Research progress on the application of nanomaterials in electrochemical detection of nitrite

doi:10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20230648

Abstract

Abstract:

Nitrite, as a common food additive, can stabilize the color, enhance flavor, and extend shelf life of meat products. However, nitrite is also a toxic pollutant, and long-term excessive intake will seriously endanger human health. Therefore, achieving high sensitivity and selectivity for its rapid detection is of great significance. Compared with other traditional detection methods, electrochemical detection has the advantages of simple operation, good selectivity, and high sensitivity. As the core component of electrochemical sensors, electrode materials will have an impact on the overall performance of the sensor in terms of their functionality and interface performance. This article provides a detailed introduction to the research progress of nanocomposites such as carbon, metals, metal oxides, and conductive polymers in the electrochemical detection of nitrite. The construction methods and detection results are emphasized, and the future development trends of nitrite sensors are discussed.

Key words: nitrite, electrochemical sensor, electrode material, research progress

CLC Number:

TS207.3

ZHOU Huan, ZHENG Xiaojie, ZOU Ying, LI Yanpo, YE Jian, HU Chaofan, ZHANG Zhicheng. Research progress on the application of nanomaterials in electrochemical detection of nitrite[J]. Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences, 2024, 65(6): 1468-1475.

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电极材料	线性范围/(μmol·L^-1)	检出限	检测样品	参考文献
ERGO/AuNPs/SPCE	1~6 000	0.13 μmol·L^-1	矿泉水、虾干、腌/咸鱼和香肠	[27]
Ag-rGO	0.1~120	12 nmol·L^-1	池塘水	[28]
f-MWCNT/PdNPs	0.05~2 887.6	22 nmol·L^-1	自来水、池塘水、饮用水	[29]
Au-Pt NPs/PyTS-NG	0.5~1 621	0.19 mmol·L^-1	火腿肠和自来水	[30]
MWCNTs@Au-Pd/GR	0.02~55.0	9.44 nmol·L^-1	香肠、奶酪、植物食品、土壤、矿泉水、自来水	[32]
Ag/Cu/MWNTs	1.0~1.0×10³	0.02 μmol·L^-1	湖水、饮用水、海水	[33]
Au-Pd/rGO	0.05~1.0×10³	0.02 μmol·L^-1	自来水	[34]
CoNi/GR	0.1~30、30~330	0.05 mmol·L^-1	矿泉水、香肠、干酪	[35]

电极材料	线性范围/(μmol·L^-1)	检出限	检测样品	参考文献
ERGO/AuNPs/SPCE	1~6 000	0.13 μmol·L^-1	矿泉水、虾干、腌/咸鱼和香肠	[27]
Ag-rGO	0.1~120	12 nmol·L^-1	池塘水	[28]
f-MWCNT/PdNPs	0.05~2 887.6	22 nmol·L^-1	自来水、池塘水、饮用水	[29]
Au-Pt NPs/PyTS-NG	0.5~1 621	0.19 mmol·L^-1	火腿肠和自来水	[30]
MWCNTs@Au-Pd/GR	0.02~55.0	9.44 nmol·L^-1	香肠、奶酪、植物食品、土壤、矿泉水、自来水	[32]
Ag/Cu/MWNTs	1.0~1.0×10³	0.02 μmol·L^-1	湖水、饮用水、海水	[33]
Au-Pd/rGO	0.05~1.0×10³	0.02 μmol·L^-1	自来水	[34]
CoNi/GR	0.1~30、30~330	0.05 mmol·L^-1	矿泉水、香肠、干酪	[35]