Disposable three-dimensional graphene oxide electrode with sandwich-like architecture for the determination of ascorbic acid in fruit juices

Author(s)

Buffon, Edervaldo ; Stradiotto, Nelson Ramos

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS; v. 35, p. 11-pg., 2023-02-02.

Abstract

This work reports the development of a three-dimensional graphene oxide structure on the screen-printed electrode surface for the detection of ascorbic acid. This electrode was characterized by scanning electron mi-croscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, RAMAN spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry and electro-chemical impedance spectroscopy. The present work also investigated the electrochemical behavior of ascorbic acid and its electrooxidation mechanism on the three-dimensional graphene oxide surface. The detection of ascorbic acid was conducted by linear scanning voltammetry in the concentration range from 1.0 x 10-5 to 1.0 x 10-2 mol L-1, and the limits of detection and quantification obtained for the proposed electrode were 3.4 x 10-6 and 1.1 x 10-5 mol L-1 (n = 3), respectively. The device also exhibited excellent selectivity, repeatability, reproducibility and stability. The methodology developed was applied for the determination of ascorbic acid in grape and orange juice samples with an accuracy rate ranging from 99% to 105%. These results show that the proposed electrode can be safely and reliably applied for the monitoring of ascorbic acid in fruit juices. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 19/13818-8 - Development of disposable sensors based on 3D graphene oxide, metal nanoparticles and molecularly imprinted polymers for the determination of phenolic acids in fruticulture waste
• Grantee: Edervaldo Buffon
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
• FAPESP's process: 17/22401-8 - Fruit-refinery: obtention processes, characterization methods and generation of products derived from residues of the fruitculture
• Grantee: Nelson Ramos Stradiotto
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants