Preparation and characterization of Au–ZrO2–SiO2 nanocomposite spheres and their application in enrichment and detection of organophosphorus agents
Preparation and characterization of Au–ZrO2–SiO2 nanocomposite spheres and their application in enrichment and detection of organophosphorus agents
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10.1039/c2jm15129d
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2012-02
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Yuqi Yang;Haiyang Tu;Aidong Zhang;Dan Du;Yuehe Lin
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Yuqi Yang;Haiyang Tu;Aidong Zhang;Dan Du;Yuehe Lin
Au–ZrO2–SiO2 nanocomposite spheres were synthesized and used as selective sorbents for the solid-phase extraction (SPE) of organophosphorous agents. A non-enzymatic electrochemical sensor based on a Au–ZrO2–SiO2 modified electrode was developed for the selective detection of organophosphorous pesticides (OPs). The Au–ZrO2–SiO2 nanocomposite spheres were synthesized by the hydrolysis and condensation of zirconium n-butoxide (TBOZ) on the surface of SiO2 spheres and then the introduction of gold nanoparticles on the surface. Transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were performed to characterize the formation of the nanocomposite spheres. Fast extraction of OP was achieved by the Au–ZrO2–SiO2 modified electrode within 5 min via the specific affinity between zirconia and the phosphoric group. The assay yields a broad concentration range of paraoxon-ethyl from 1.0 to 500 ng mL−1 with a detection limit of 0.5 ng mL−1. This selective and sensitive method holds great promise for the enrichment and detection of OPs.