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Synthesis and characterization of ZnO/NiO nanocomposites for electrochemical sensing of p-Cresol in water

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In this study, the ZnO/NiO nanocomposite was used as a working electrode for sensing p-cresol using the electrochemical method. The ZnO/NiO nanocomposite was synthesized and subsequently subjected to a comprehensive suite of characterization techniques. These included X-ray diffraction (XRD) for crystalline structure analysis, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and elemental map** for compositional assessment, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) for morphological insights at the atomic scale, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) for surface topology and microstructural details, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) for chemical state and electronic structure elucidation. The electrochemical performance of the ZnO/NiO nanocomposite-modified electrode was rigorously evaluated for p-Cresol detection. The sensor demonstrated a remarkable sensitivity with a low limit of detection (LOD) of 72 µM and a limit of quantification (LOQ) of 218 µM. The linear dynamic range of the sensor spanned from 0 to 1000 µM, indicating its suitability for varying concentrations of p-Cresol. Furthermore, the sensor's efficacy was validated through real sample analysis, showcasing its potential application in environmental monitoring and contamination assessment. Overall, the ZnO/NiO nanocomposite-based electrochemical sensor emerges as a promising tool for the sensitive and accurate detection of p-Cresol, contributing significantly to environmental surveillance and public health safety.

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  1. School of Sciences, Cluster University of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir- 180001, Jammu, India

    Mohit Thakur

  2. Department of Humanities and Sciences, Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus, Hyderabad, 501506, India

    Anoop Singh

  3. Centre for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, 602105, Tamil Nadu, India

    Anoop Singh

  4. Department of Physics, University of Jammu, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, 180006, India

    Aman Dubey & Sandeep Arya

  5. Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee High Road, Velappanchavadi, Chennai, 600077, Tamil Nadu, India

    Ashok K. Sundramoorthy

  6. Material Application Research Lab (MARL), Department of Nano Science and Materials, Central University of Jammu, Jammu, 181143, India

    Pawan Kumar

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Thakur, M., Singh, A., Dubey, A. et al. Synthesis and characterization of ZnO/NiO nanocomposites for electrochemical sensing of p-Cresol in water. emergent mater. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42247-024-00729-7

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