Analytica Chimica Acta
Analytica Chimica Acta
5 years ago

Graphitic carbon nitride supported platinum nanocomposites for rapid and sensitive colorimetric detection of mercury ions

Graphitic carbon nitride supported platinum nanocomposites for rapid and sensitive colorimetric detection of mercury ions
In this study, graphitic carbon nitride supported platinum nanocomposites (g-C3N4/PtNPs) have been synthesized for the first time by an ultrasonic-assisted chemical reduction method. By using g-C3N4 as the stabilizer, Pt ions could be reduced to PtNPs by NaBH4 and uniformly deposited on the surface of g-C3N4. The resulting g-C3N4/PtNPs exhibited enhanced catalytic activity for the oxidation of 3,3′,5,5’-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) compared to that of g-C3N4 or PtNPs alone. After interaction with Hg2+, the catalytic activity of g-C3N4/PtNPs was effectively inhibited due to the formation of HgPt amalgam. On the basis of this effect, a novel label free colorimetric sensor has been developed for sensitive detection of Hg2+ through the g-C3N4/PtNPs mediated catalytic reaction. A detection limit as low as 1.23 nM was achieved. This assay also exhibited excellent selectivity toward Hg2+ over other metal ions. In addition, it was successfully applied to the determination of Hg2+ in real water samples. In view of the advantages, such as simple operation, cost-effective, rapid response and naked-eye observation, the developed colorimetric sensor hold great potential for the detection of toxic Hg2+ in environmental and biological samples.

Publisher URL: www.sciencedirect.com/science

DOI: S0003267017306712

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