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Colorimetric Disposable Paper Coated with ZnO@ZnS Core-Shell Nanoparticles for Detection of Copper Ions in Aqueous Solutions
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- In this study, we have proposed a new nanoparticle-containing test paper sensor that could be used as an inexpensive, easy-to-use, portable, and highly selective sensor to detect Cu2+ ions in aqueous solutions. This disposable paper sensor is based on ZnO@ZnS core-shell nanoparticles. The core-shell nanoparticles were synthesized using a chemical method and then they were used for coating the paper. The synthesis of the ZnO@ZnS core-shell nanoparticles was performed at a temperature as low as 60 degrees C, and so far this is the lowest temperature for the synthesis of such core-shell nanoparticles. The sensitivity of the paper sensor was investigated for different Cu2+ ion concentrations in aqueous solutions and the results show a direct linear relation between the Cu2+ ions concentration and the color intensity of the paper sensor with a visual detection limit as low as 15 mu M (similar to 0.96 ppm). Testing the present paper sensor on real river turbulent water shows a maximum 5% relative error for determining the Cu2+ ions concentration, which confirms that the presented paper sensor can successfully be used efficiently for detection in complex solutions with high selectivity. Photographs of the paper sensor taken using a regular digital camera were transferred to a computer and analyzed by ImageJ Photoshop software. This finding demonstrates the potential of the present disposable paper sensor for the development of a portable, accurate, and selective heavy metal detection technology.<br />Funding Agencies|Shahid Chamran University; Linkoping University
Details
- Database :
- OAIster
- Notes :
- Sadollah Khani, Azar, Hatamie, Amir, Nur, Omer, Willander, Magnus, Zargar, Behrooz, Kazeminezhad, Iraj
- Publication Type :
- Electronic Resource
- Accession number :
- edsoai.on1234078330
- Document Type :
- Electronic Resource
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1021.am505480y