Methylparaben quantification via electrochemical sensor based on reduced graphene oxide decorated with ruthenium nanoparticles

Author(s)

Mendonca, Camila D. ; Prado, Thiago M. ; Cincotto, Fernando H. ; Verbinnen, Raphael T. ; Machado, Sergio A. S.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL; v. 251, p. 739-745, NOV 2017.
• Web of Science Citations: 6

Abstract

MePa quantification was performed through an electroanalytical method, in which the presence of rGO/RuNPs on GCE surface allowed the increase of the charge transfer rate in the oxidation process of the target molecule. The characterization of the composite material was carried out by TEM, in which the presence of RuNPs with an average diameter of 3.1 +/- 0.5 nm dispersed on the surface of rGO was observed. The electroanalytical method developed showed a linear response range of 5.00 x 10(-7)-3.00 x 10(-6) mol L-1 and LOD of 2.40 x 10(-7) mol L-1. The results were statistically compared with the data obtained by the official method (HPLC) and shown to be equivalent, which allows discussion upon the use of electroanalytical methods of alternative forms of official analysis methods in cosmetic samples. (C) 2017 Elsevier B. V. All rights reserved. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 16/06139-9 - DEVELOPMENT OF A NANOSTRUCTURED PHOTO-ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR FOR P-NITROPHENOL MONITORING IN SUPPLY WATER
• Grantee: Camila Domingues Mendonça Verbinnen
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
• FAPESP's process: 16/16565-5 - Development of ultra-sensitive methods for RNA detection for the diagnosis of Head and Neck Cancer
• Grantee: Fernando Henrique Cincotto
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral