Filling the urgent need for a professional book that specifies the applications of nanoelectrochemistry for the monitoring of persistent toxic substances, this monograph clearly describes the design concept, construction strategies and practical applications of PTS sensing interfaces based on nanoelectrochemical methods. The comprehensive and systematic information not only provides readers with the fundamentals, but also inspires them to develop PTS monitoring sensors based on functional nanostructures and nanomaterials. Of interestto chemists, electrochemistry researchers, materials researchers, environmental scientists, and companies dealing with electrochemical treatment and environment.
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Professor Xing-Jiu Huang is Vice Director of Hefei Institute of Intelligent Machines, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). He completed his Ph.D. degree at University of Science and Technology of China in 2004. He then worked as a postdoctoral researcher in KAIST with Professor Yang-Kyu Choi, South Korea, during 2005-2008, and in Oxford University with Professor Richard Guy Compton, UK, during 20082010. Since 2009, Professor Huang has been admitted a Member of The Royal Society of Chemistry and was selected as the "Hundred Talents Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences" in 2011. He has authored over 100 scientific publications and received numerous scientific awards, including the Leading Talent in Colleges and Universities in Anhui Province, China, the 15th Scientific and Technological Award for Young Talents of Anhui Province in 2013, Second Prize of Science and Technology Award of Anhui Province in 2013, Second Prize of Science and Technology Award of China Association for Instrumental Analysis in 2014, and Excellent Graduate Advisor Award from CAS in 2013 and 2015.
Dr. Xing Chen received his M.S. and Ph. D degree from Hefei Institute of Intelligent Machines, CAS. Then he continues his work in the same institute as Post-doc, Assistant Professor and Associate Professor. He has authored and co-authored 45 papers that published in peer-reviewed journals. He gets many awards, including second prize of Science and Technology Award of Anhui Province in 2013, second prize of Science and Technology Award of China Association for Instrumental Analysis in 2014.
Meng Yang completed his B.S. degree in chemistry from Anhui Normal University, China, in 2013. Then he pursuits his Ph.D. degree in University of Science and Technology of China with Professor Xing-Jiu Huang. He has received several awards, including Chinese Academy of Sciences Dean Excellence Award, National Scholarship for Graduate Students, and 2017 ORGANO (Water & Environment) Scholarship. Currently, his research mainly focuses on the sensing nanomaterials, environmental electrochemical nanosensors, and electrochemical determination of PTS.
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Preface xi
1 Introduction 1
Wen-Yi Zhou and Xing-Jiu Huang
References 5
2 PTS in Aquatic Environment 15
Pei-Hua Li, JianWang, Jian-Hua Sun, and Xing-Jiu Huang
2.1 Introduction 15
2.2 Persistent Organic Pollutants in Aquatic Environment 17
2.2.1 Polychlorinated Biphenyls 18
2.2.2 Organochlorine Pesticides 19
2.2.3 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons 20
2.2.4 Hydrazine 22
2.2.5 Mercaptan 22
2.3 Heavy Metal Pollutants in Aquatic Environment 23
2.3.1 Lead Ions 24
2.3.2 Mercury Ions 25
2.3.3 Cadmium Ions 26
2.3.4 Chromium Ions 26
2.3.5 Arsenic Ions 27
2.3.6 Copper Ions 28
2.3.7 Zinc Ions 28
2.3.8 Silver Ions 29
2.3.9 Cobalt Ions 30
2.3.10 Nickel Ions 31
2.4 Conclusion and Outlook 32
References 32
3 Common Electrochemical Principles for PTS Detection 47
Pei-Hua Li and Xing-Jiu Huang
3.1 Introduction 47
3.2 Methods and Principles of Electrochemical Detection for PTS 48
3.2.1 Stripping Voltammetry 48
3.2.1.1 Anodic Stripping Voltammetry 51
3.2.1.2 Cathodic Stripping Voltammetry 54
3.2.1.3 Adsorption Stripping Voltammetry 56
3.2.2 Other Voltammetry 58
3.2.2.1 Linear Sweep Voltammetry 58
3.2.2.2 SquareWave Voltammetry 59
3.2.2.3 Pulse Voltammetry 60
3.2.2.4 Cyclic Voltammetry 61
3.2.3 Polarographic Analysis 64
3.2.3.1 Linear Sweep (DC) Polarography 66
3.2.3.2 AC, SquareWave, Pulse Polarography 68
3.2.4 Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy 72
3.3 Conclusion and Outlook 75
References 76
4 Design Concept of Nanoelectrochemical Sensing Interface 83
Meng Yang and Xing-Jiu Huang
4.1 Introduction 83
4.2 Nanoelectrochemical Sensing Interface 84
4.2.1 Adsorption Performance of Nanomaterials Enhances the Electrochemical Signal 84
4.2.2 Specific Recognition and Adsorption of Nanomaterials 92
4.2.3 Excellent Electrocatalytic Performance of Noble Metal-based Nanomaterials 98
4.2.4 Controllably Synthesize Specific Crystal Facet to Enhance Electrochemical Signals 106
4.2.5 Based on Charge Conduction Inhibition Principle 107
4.3 Conclusions and Outlook 115
References 115
5 Carbon-based Nanomaterials Enhanced Selectivity and Sensitivity Toward PTS 125
Min Jiang and Xing-Jiu Huang
5.1 Introduction 125
5.2 Carbon Nanotubes andTheir Complexes 126
5.2.1 Plasma-modified Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes 127
5.2.1.1 O2-plasma-oxidized Carbon Nanotubes 128
5.2.1.2 NH3-plasma-treated Carbon Nanotubes 130
5.2.2 Inorganic Functionalization 135
5.2.2.1 Metal Nanoparticles Functionalized CNTs 135
5.2.2.2 Metal Oxides Nanoparticles Functionalized CNTs 140
5.2.3 Organic Functionalization 142
5.2.3.1 Small Organic Molecules 142
5.2.3.2 Polymers 145
5.2.3.3 DNA 146
5.2.3.4 Proteins and Enzymes 147
5.3 Graphene and Its Complexes 148
5.3.1 Inorganic Functionalization 148
5.3.1.1 Metal 148
5.3.1.2 Metal Oxides Nanoparticles Functionalized Graphene 150
5.3.1.3 Other Inorganic Functionalization 153
5.3.2 Organic Molecules-graphene Nanocomposites 156
5.3.2.1 Small Molecules Containing Special Groups 156
5.3.2.2 Polymer Functionalized Graphene 156
5.4 Carbonaceous Nanospheres (CNSs) andTheir Complexes 159
5.4.1 Polypyrrole/Carbonaceous Nanospheres 160
5.4.2 Amino Functionalized Carbon Microspheres 163
5.4.3 Hydroxylation/Carbonylation Carbonaceous Microsphere 166
5.4.3.1 Lead(II) Detection 166
5.5 Others 171
5.6 Co...