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Title Sonoelectroanalysis: investigation of bismuth-film-modified glassy carbon electrodes
Type JournalPaper
Keywords Sonoelectroanalysis · Bismuth film · Ultrasound · Stripping voltammetry · Zinc · Cadmium
Abstract Bismuth-modified glassy carbon electrodes have been investigated for their suitability in sonoelectroanalysis. The stability of the bismuth film to the application of ultrasound was assessed via voltammetric and atomic force microscopy (AFM) studies which revealed little ablation at powers up to an intensity of 130Wcm–2 delivered from a 25-kHz sonic horn. Furthermore, bismuthfilm- modified glassy carbon electrodes were evaluated for the sonoelectroanalytical quantification of zinc and cadmium. Detection limits of 2×10–7 M and 6×10–9 M respectively were found after a 60-s deposition time via an acoustically assisted deposition protocol.
Researchers Richard G. Compton (Fourth Researcher), Abdollah Salimi (Third Researcher), Jaanus Kruuma (Second Researcher), Craig E. Banks (First Researcher)