Electrochemical Selective and Simultaneous Detection of Diclofenac and Ibuprofen in Aqueous Solution Using HKUST-1 Metal-Organic Framework-Carbon Nanofiber Composite Electrode

Journal article (2016)

Authors

Sorina Motoc Romanian Academy
F. Manea Politehnica University of Timisoara
Adriana Iacob S.C. DATCOMP S.R.L
A.C. Pop Politehnica University of Timisoara
J. Schoonman ChemE/Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage - AS
Copyright: © 2016 Sorina Motoc, F. Manea, Adriana Iacob, A.E. Martinez Joaristi, Jorge Gascon, A.C. Pop, J. Schoonman
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/s16101719
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Published Date

17-10-2016

Language

English

Abstract

In this study, the detection protocols for the individual, selective, and simultaneous determination of ibuprofen (IBP) and diclofenac (DCF) in aqueous solutions have been developed using HKUST-1 metal-organic framework-carbon nanofiber composite (HKUST-CNF) electrode. The morphological and electrical characterization of modified composite electrode prepared by film casting was studied by scanning electronic microscopy and four-point-probe methods. The electrochemical characterization of the electrode by cyclic voltammetry (CV) was considered the reference basis for the optimization of the operating conditions for chronoamperometry (CA) and multiple-pulsed amperometry (MPA). This electrode exhibited the possibility to selectively detect IBP and DCF by simple switching the detection potential using CA. However, the MPA operated under optimum working conditions of four potential levels selected based on CV shape in relation to the potential value, pulse time, and potential level number, and order allowed the selective/simultaneous detection of IBP and DCF characterized by the enhanced detection performance. For this application, the HKUST-CNF electrode exhibited a good stability and reproducibility of the results was achieved.