Affiliation:
1. Department of Applied Chemistry Providence University, Shalu Taichung 433 Taiwan
2. Department of Chemistry Bhusawal Arts, Science and P. O. Nahata Commerce College Bhusawal, (MH) 425201 India
3. Department of Chemistry Dr. Annasaheb G. D. Bendale Mahila Mahavidyalaya Jalgaon 425001 India
4. Department of Chemistry College of Science Taif University P.O. Box 11099 Taif 21944 Saudi Arabia
Abstract
AbstractIn this study, Au/α‐Fe2O3 sensing material was synthesized and used as the working electrode for dopamine sensing. The Au/α‐Fe2O3 composites were prepared with various loadings (0.5 %, 1 %, and 3 %) to enhance their sensing properties. All three composites were tested for dopamine sensing, with 1 % Au/α‐Fe2O3 showing the best response. The Au/α‐Fe2O3 composites were characterized using XRD, TEM, and SEM to confirm successful doping of Au on the iron oxide surface. The CV plot obtained by plotting Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) vs. dopamine (DA) was linear (R2=0.9872) for DA concentrations ranging from 6.25 μM–200 μM on 1 % Au/α‐Fe2O3. Similarly, the DPV plot between DPV vs. DA was linear (R2=0.9895) for the same DA concentration range on 1 % Au/α‐Fe2O3, with a detection limit of 0.19 μM. Interference and stability experiments were conducted with dopamine (DA), ascorbic acid (AA), and uric acid (UA). The results showed that DA sensing was not affected by the other two substances for up to 14 days. The signal results indicated that the current intensity remained at 90.75 % of the original, proving that this material has good stability.