Issue 15, 2024

Gold film deposition by infrared laser photothermal treatment on 3D-printed electrodes: electrochemical performance enhancement and application

Abstract

3D printing has attracted the interest of researchers due to its creative freedom, low cost, and ease of operation. Because of these features, this technology has produced different types of electroanalytical platforms. Despite their popularity, the thermoplastic composites used for electrode fabrication typically have high electrical resistance, resulting in devices with poor electrochemical performance. Herein, we propose a new strategy to improve the electrochemical performance of 3D-printed electrodes and to gain chemical selectivity towards glucose detection. The approach involves synthesising a nanostructured gold film using an infrared laser source directly on the surface of low-contact resistance 3D-printed electrodes. The laser parameters, such as power, focal distance, and beam scan rate, were carefully optimised for the modification steps. Scanning electronic microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy confirmed the morphology and composition of the nanostructured gold film. After modification, the resulting electrodes were able to selectively detect glucose, encouraging their use for sensing applications. When compared with a gold disc electrode, the gold-modified 3D-printed electrode provided a 44-fold current increase for glucose oxidation. As proof of concept, the devices were utilised for the non-enzymatic catalytic determination of glucose in drink samples, demonstrating the gold film's catalytic nature and confirming the analytical applicability with more precise results than commercial glucometers.

Graphical abstract: Gold film deposition by infrared laser photothermal treatment on 3D-printed electrodes: electrochemical performance enhancement and application

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
10 May 2024
Accepted
17 Jun 2024
First published
17 Jun 2024

Analyst, 2024,149, 3900-3909

Gold film deposition by infrared laser photothermal treatment on 3D-printed electrodes: electrochemical performance enhancement and application

W. B. Veloso, G. N. Meloni, I. V. S. Arantes, L. A. Pradela-Filho, R. A. A. Muñoz and T. R. L. C. Paixão, Analyst, 2024, 149, 3900 DOI: 10.1039/D4AN00669K

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