Issue 12, 2023

Hybrid nanomaterial-based indirect electrochemical sensing of glyphosate in surface water: a promising approach for environmental monitoring

Abstract

Glyphosate (GLY), a widely utilized pesticide, poses a significant threat to human health even at minute concentrations. In this study, we propose an innovative electrochemical sensor for the indirect detection of GLY in surface water samples. The sensor incorporates a nanohybrid material composed of multi-layer graphene decorated with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), synthesized in a single-step electrochemical process. To ensure portability and on-site measurements, the sensor is developed on a screen-printed electrode, chosen for its integration and miniaturization capabilities. The proposed sensor demonstrates remarkable sensitivity and selectivity for GLY detection in surface water samples, with an exceptional limit of detection (LOD) of 0.03 parts per billion (ppb) in both buffer and surface water matrices. Moreover, it exhibits a remarkably high sensitivity of 0.15 μA ppb−1. This electrochemical sensor offers a promising approach for accurate GLY monitoring, addressing the urgent need for reliable pesticide detection in environmental samples. The proposed sensor showed high selectivity towards GLY, when analysed in the presence of other pesticides such as phosmet, chlorpyrifos and glufosinate-ammonium. The recovery percentages of GLY from spiked surface water samples were between 93.8 and 98.9%. The study's broader implications extend to revolutionizing the way environmental chemistry addresses pesticide contamination, water quality assessment, and sustainable management of environmental pollutants. By pushing the boundaries of detection capabilities and offering practical solutions, this research contributes to the advancement of knowledge and practices that are essential for preserving and protecting our environment.

Graphical abstract: Hybrid nanomaterial-based indirect electrochemical sensing of glyphosate in surface water: a promising approach for environmental monitoring

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
17 Aug 2023
Accepted
10 Okt 2023
First published
16 Okt 2023

Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 2057-2066

Hybrid nanomaterial-based indirect electrochemical sensing of glyphosate in surface water: a promising approach for environmental monitoring

E. Geana, A. M. Baracu, M. C. Stoian, O. Brincoveanu, C. Pachiu and L. A. Dinu, Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023, 25, 2057 DOI: 10.1039/D3EM00355H

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