Abstract
An electrochemical non-enzymatic glucose sensor based on copper nanorods (CuNRs) was developed. The CuNRs were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The results display a layer of rough cuprous oxide that is formed on the surface of CuNRs. The CuNR- modified glassy carbon electrode exhibits an outstanding capability in terms of nonenzymatic sensing of glucose. The sensor displays high sensitivity (1490 μA•mM−1•cm−2), fast response time (less than 5 s), a low detection limit of 8 nM (S/N = 3), long term stability, and excellent anti-fouling ability. The sensor was applied to the detection of glucose in (spiked) human serum and in black ice tea, with relative standard deviations (for n = 6) of 1.7 % and 1.9 %, respectively. [Figure not available: see fulltext.]
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2369-2375 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Microchimica Acta |
| Volume | 183 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cuprous oxide
- Cyclic voltammetry
- Electrochemical sensor
- Electrooxidation
- Glassy carbon electrode
- Nafion
- Nanomaterial