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Reyes-Loaiza V, De La Roche J, Hernandez-Renjifo E, Idárraga O, Da Silva M, Valencia DP, Ghneim-Herrera T, Jaramillo-Botero A. Laser-induced graphene electrochemical sensor for quantitative detection of phytotoxic aluminum ions (Al 3+) in soils extracts. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5772. [PMID: 38459204 PMCID: PMC10923804 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56212-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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Aluminum in its Al3+ form is a metal that inhibits plant growth, especially in acidic soils (pH < 5.5). Rapid and accurate quantitative detection of Al3+ in agricultural soils is critical for the timely implementation of remediation strategies. However, detecting metal ions requires time-consuming preparation of samples, using expensive instrumentation and non-portable spectroscopic techniques. As an alternative, electrochemical sensors offer a cost-effective and minimally invasive approach for in situ quantification of metal ions. Here, we developed and validated an electrochemical sensor based on bismuth-modified laser-induced graphene (LIG) electrodes for Al3+ quantitative detection in a range relevant to agriculture (1-300 ppm). Our results show a linear Al3+ detection range of 1.07-300 ppm with a variation coefficient of 5.3%, even in the presence of other metal ions (Pb2+, Cd2+, and Cu2+). The sensor offers a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.34 ppm and a limit of quantification (LOQ) of 1.07 ppm. We compared its accuracy for soil samples with pH < 4.8 to within 89-98% of spectroscopic methods (ICP-OES) and potentiometric titration. This technology's portability, easy to use, and cost-effectiveness make it a promising candidate for in situ quantification and remediation of Al3+ in agricultural soils and other complex matrices.
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- Vanessa Reyes-Loaiza
- iOmicas Research Institute, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760031, Colombia
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- iOmicas Research Institute, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760031, Colombia
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- iOmicas Research Institute, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760031, Colombia
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- iOmicas Research Institute, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760031, Colombia
- Department of Natural and Exact Sciences, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760031, Colombia
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- Multifunctional Landscapes, Alliance Bioversity-CIAT, Cali-Palmira, Valle del Cauca, 763537, Colombia
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- iOmicas Research Institute, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760031, Colombia
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- iOmicas Research Institute, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760031, Colombia
- Department of Biological Sciences, Universidad ICESI, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760031, Colombia
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- iOmicas Research Institute, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760031, Colombia.
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Division, California Institute of Technology, 1200 E California Blvd, Mail Code 139-74, Pasadena, CA, 91125, USA.
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Coy E, Yate L, Valencia DP, Aperador W, Siuzdak K, Torruella P, Azanza E, Estrade S, Iatsunskyi I, Peiro F, Zhang X, Tejada J, Ziolo RF. High Electrocatalytic Response of a Mechanically Enhanced NbC Nanocomposite Electrode Toward Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2017; 9:30872-30879. [PMID: 28829574 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b10317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Resistant and efficient electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) are desired to replace scarce and commercially expensive platinum electrodes. Thin-film electrodes of metal carbides are a promising alternative due to their reduced price and similar catalytic properties. However, most of the studied structures neglect long-lasting chemical and structural stability, focusing only on electrochemical efficiency. Herein we report on a new approach to easily deposit and control the micro/nanostructure of thin-film electrodes based on niobium carbide (NbC) and their electrocatalytic response. We will show that, by improving the mechanical properties of the NbC electrodes, microstructure and mechanical resilience can be obtained while maintaining high electrocatalytic response. We also address the influence of other parameters such as conductivity and chemical composition on the overall performance of the thin-film electrodes. Finally, we show that nanocomposite NbC electrodes are promising candidates toward HER and, furthermore, that the methodology presented here is suitable to produce other transition-metal carbides with improved catalytic and mechanical properties.
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- Emerson Coy
- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University , 85 Umultowska Str., 61614 Poznan, Poland
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- CIC biomaGUNE , Paseo Miramón 182, 20009 San Sebastián, Spain
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- Departamento de Ciencias Básicas, Universidad Santiago de Cali , Calle 5 No. 62-00, Cali, Colombia
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- School of Engineering, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada , Carrera 11 No. 101-80, 49300 Bogotá, Colombia
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- The Szewalski Institute of Fluid Flow Machinery, Polish Academy of Sciences , J. Fiszera Str. 14, 80-231 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Das-Nano S.L. , Polígono Industrial Talluntxe II, Calle M-10, Navarra, 31192 Tajonar, Spain
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- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University , 85 Umultowska Str., 61614 Poznan, Poland
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology , Thuwal, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada , 25294 Saltillo, Mexico
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Valencia DP, de Souza AP, Gonçales VR, Antonio JL, Cordoba de Torresi SI, Bertotti M. From a planar electrode to a random assembly of microelectrodes: A new approach based on the electrochemical reduction of 5-bromo-1,10-phenanthroline at gold electrodes. Electrochem commun 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.elecom.2013.10.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Valencia DP, Astudillo PD, Galano A, González FJ. Self-decarboxylation of trichloroacetic acid redox catalyzed by trichloroacetate ions in acetonitrile solutions. Org Biomol Chem 2013; 11:318-25. [PMID: 23165440 DOI: 10.1039/c2ob26961a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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- Drochss P Valencia
- Departamento de Química del Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del I.P.N., Av. IPN 2508, Col. San Pedro Zacatenco, 07360, Distrito Federal, Mexico
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Galicia M, González-Fuentes MA, Valencia DP, González FJ. The effect of substituents on the anodic oxidation of aliphatic carboxylates and the passage towards a pseudo-Kolbe reaction. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2012.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Valencia DP, González FJ. Understanding the linear correlation between diffusion coefficient and molecular weight. A model to estimate diffusion coefficients in acetonitrile solutions. Electrochem commun 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.elecom.2010.11.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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