Treatment of paint manufacturing wastewater by electrocoagulation

Treatability of paint manufacturing wastewater (PMW) by electrocoagulation (EC) process was investigated. Effects of operating parameters for the EC process such as electrode type (Al or Fe), initial pH (2–10), current density (5–80 A/m²) and operating time (0–50 min) were evaluated for optimum operating conditions. The highest removal efficiencies for COD and TOC in PMW were obtained with 93% and 88% for Fe and 94% and 89% for Al electrodes at the optimum conditions (35 A/m², 15 min and pH 6.95). Operating costs for removal of PMW at the optimum conditions were calculated for Fe and Al electrodes as 0.187 €/m³ and 0.129 €/m³. Toxicity test was carried out to obtain information about toxic effect of the raw and treated wastewaters at optimum operating conditions. The samples measured by respirometric method contained hardly toxicities. Performance of Al electrode was better than that of Fe electrode in terms of removal efficiency and operating cost.     

Arsenic removal from drinking water by electrocoagulation using iron electrodes

Arsenic removal from drinking water was investigated using electrocoagulation (EC) followed by filtration. A sand filter was used to remove flocs generated in the EC process. Experiments were performed in a batch electrochemical reactor using iron electrodes with monopolar parallel electrode connection mode to assess their efficiency. The effects of several operating parameters on arsenic removal such as current density (1.5–9.0 mA cm^?2), initial arsenic concentration (50–500 μg L^?1), operating time (0–15 min), electrode surface area (266–665 cm²), and sodium chloride concentrations (0.01 and 0.02M) were examined. The EC process was able to decrease the residual arsenic concentration to less than 10 μg L^?1. Optimum operating conditions were determined as an operating time of 5 min and current density of 4.5 mA cm^?2 at pH of 7. The optimum electrode surface area for arsenic removal was found to be 266 cm² taking into consideration cost effectiveness. The residual iron concentration increased with increasing residence time, and maximum residual iron value was measured as 287 μg L^?1 for electrode surface area of 266 cm². The addition of sodium chloride had no significant effect on residual arsenic concentration, but an increase in current density was observed.     

Electrochemical behavior and simultaneous determination of dihydroxybenzene isomers at a functionalized SBA-15 mesoporous silica modified carbon paste electrode

The simultaneous voltammetric determination of dihydroxybenzene isomers was investigated using cyclic and differential pulse voltammetries at the amino-functionalized SBA-15 mesoporous silica-modified carbon paste electrode (NH₂-SBA15/CPE) in phosphate buffer solution (pH 6.0). The NH₂-SBA15/CPE showed a larger peak current and higher selectivity for the dihydroxybenzene isomers in comparison with the bare carbon paste electrode (CPE) and SBA-15 mesoporous silica-modified carbon paste electrode (SBA15/CPE). The oxidation peak potential difference between hydroquinone (HQ) and catechol (CC) was 115 mV and was 396 mV between catechol and resorcinol (RC). This indicated that catechol, resorcinol and hydroquinone could be identified entirely at the NH₂-SBA15/CPE. Under the optimized conditions, the amperometric currents were linear over ranges from the following: 0.8–160 μmol L⁻¹ for hydroquinone, 1.0–140 μmol L⁻¹ for catechol and 2.0–160 μmol L⁻¹ for resorcinol. The detection limits were 0.3, 0.5 and 0.8 μmol L⁻¹, respectively. The proposed electrode can be applied to the simultaneous determination of dihydroxybenzene isomers in mixtures without previous chemical or physical separations.     

Study on the treatment of waste metal cutting fluids using electrocoagulation

Electrocoagulation (EC) technique is applied for the treatment of waste metal cutting fluids (WMCFs) characterized by high COD and TOC concentration, discharged from metal manufacturing facilities including automotive engine, transmission, and stamping plants. The effects of initial pH, current density and operating time on the performance of EC are investigated by using sacrificial Al and Fe electrodes. Upon treatment by EC, the COD of WMCF is reduced by 93% and the TOC is reduced by 78% for Al electrode at pH 5.0, current density of 60 A/m² and operating time of 25 min. For Fe electrode, the reduction in COD is 92% and reduction in TOC is 82% at pH 7.0, current density of 60 A/m² and operating time of 25 min. Under optimal operating conditions, the operating costs are calculated as 0.497 $/m³ (0.023 $/kg removed COD or 0.144 $/kg removed TOC) for Fe electrode, and 0.768 $/m³ (0.036 $/kg removed COD or 0.228 $/kg removed TOC) for Al electrode. Fe electrode is found to be more efficient than Al electrode in terms of parameters such as COD and TOC removal efficiencies and operating costs.     

Removal of Chromium and Organic Pollutants from Industrial Chrome Tanning Effluents by Electrocoagulation

The treatment of industrial chrome tanning effluents by electrocoagulation (EC) in a laboratory‐scale reactor was investigated. Mild‐steel (MS) electrodes have been found to outperform aluminum (Al) electrodes in reducing the Cr(III) concentration to <2 mg L^–1. The conversion of Fe(II) to Fe(III) is slow in the lower pH range (<6), and OH^– ions generated during EC are amply available for Cr(III) removal by precipitation in the case of the MS electrode. Formation of Al(OH)₃(s) in competition with Cr(OH)₃(s) while consuming the OH^– ion is a cause for lower Cr(III) removal with Al. EC with the MS electrode and chemical coagulation (CC) with addition of alkali proved to be equally efficient for removing Cr(III).     

Electrochemical sensors for the determination of Zn ions based on pendant armed macrocyclic ligand

The construction and performance characteristics of polymeric membrane electrodes based on two newly synthesized macrocyclic ligands 6,7:14,15-Bzo₂-10,11-(4-methylbenzene)-[15]-6,8,12,14-tetraene-9,12-N₂-1,5-O₂ (L₁) and 6,7:14,15-Bzo₂-10,11-(4-methylbenzene)-[15]-6,14-diene-9,12-dimethylacrylate-9,12-N₂-1,5-O₂ (L₂) for the quantification of Zn²⁺ ions are described here. Several membranes having different compositions of PVC, plasticizers, ionic additives and ionophores were fabricated and the best response was observed for the membrane having composition L₂:PVC:TBP:NaTPB in the ratio of 4:37:57:2 (w/w; mg). The response characteristics of the membrane based on L₂ were compared with polymeric membrane electrode (PME) as well as with coated graphite electrode (CGE). The electrode exhibits Nernstian slope for Zn²⁺ ions with limits of detection of 3.3 × 10⁻⁷ mol L⁻¹ for PME and 7.9 × 10⁻⁸ mol L⁻¹ for CGE with response time of 12 s and 10 s for PME and CGE respectively. Furthermore, the electrodes generated constant potentials in the pH range of 3.0–8.0 for PME and 2.5–9.0 for CGE. The practical utility of the CGE has been demonstrated by its usage as an indicator electrode in potentiometric titration of EDTA with Zn²⁺ ion solution. The high selectivity of CGE also permits their use in the determination of Zn²⁺ ions in water, biological, milk and tea samples.     

In situ bismuth-film electrode for square-wave anodic stripping voltammetric determination of tin in biodiesel

A bismuth-film electrode (BiFE) was applied in square-wave anodic stripping voltammetry (SWASV) in order to determine Sn (IV) in biodiesel samples. In situ simultaneous deposition of tin and bismuth at −1.2 V for 90 s was carried out in a supporting electrolyte containing 0.1 mol L⁻¹ acetate buffer (pH 4.5) and 1.73 mmol L⁻¹ caffeic acid as the complexing agent. A single well-defined anodic stripping peak was observed at −0.58 V for the oxidation of Sn to Sn (II), which was used as the analytical signal. The calibration curve was obtained in the concentration range of 0.17–7.83 μmol L⁻¹ with the detection limit being 0.14 μmol L⁻¹ (r = 0.9990). Repeatability and reproducibility for the measurement of the current peak were characterized by relative standard deviations of 3.6% and 4.1%, respectively, for a 5.0 μmol L⁻¹ Sn (IV) solution (n = 10). The method was validated by comparing the results obtained with those provided by application of the atomic absorption spectroscopy technique.     

Deposition of new thia-containing Schiff-base iron (III) complexes onto carbon nanotube-modified glassy carbon electrodes as a biosensor for electrooxidation and determination of amino acids

Multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were used as an immobilization matrix to incorporate an Fe (III)–Schiff base complex as an electron-transfer mediator onto a glassy carbon electrode surface. First, the preheated glassy carbon was subjected to abrasive immobilization of MWCNTs by gently rubbing the electrode surface on filter paper supporting the carbon nanotubes. Second, the electrode surface was modified by casting 100 μL of an Fe (III)-complex solution (0.01 M in ACN). The cyclic voltammograms of the modified electrode in an aqueous solution displayed a pair of well-defined, stable and nearly reversible reductive oxidation redox systems with surface confined characteristics. Combinations of unique electronic and electrocatalytic properties of MWCNTs and Fe (III)–Schiff base complexes resulted in a remarkable synergistic augmentation of the response. The electrochemical behavior and stability of the modified electrode in aqueous solutions at pH 1–9 were characterized by cyclic voltammetry. The apparent electron transfer rate constant (K_s) and transfer coefficient (a) were determined by cyclic voltammetry and were approximately 7 s⁻¹ and 0.55, respectively. The modified electrodes showed excellent catalytic activity towards the oxidation of amino acids at an unusually positive potential in acidic solution. They also displayed inherent stability at a wide pH range, fast response time, high sensitivity, low detection limit and had a remarkably positive potential oxidation of amino acids that decreased the effect of interferences in analysis. The linear concentration range, limits of detection (LOD), limits of quantization (LOQ) and relative standard deviation of the proposed sensor for the amino acid detection were 1–55,000, 1.10–13.70, 2.79–27.14 and 1.30–5.11, respectively.     

A novel non-enzymatic hydrogen peroxide sensor based on single walled carbon nanotubes–manganese complex modified glassy carbon electrode

A simple procedure was developed to prepare a glassy carbon (GC) electrode modified with single wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and phenazine derivative of Mn-complex. With immersing the GC/CNTs modified electrode into Mn-complex solution for a short period of time 20–100 s, a stable thin layer of the complex was immobilized onto electrode surface. Modified electrode showed a well defined redox couples at wide pH range (1–12). The surface coverages and heterogeneous electron transfer rate constants (k_s) of immobilized Mn-complex were approximately 1.58 × 10⁻¹⁰ mole cm⁻² and 48.84 s⁻¹. The modified electrode showed excellent electrocatalytic activity toward H₂O₂ reduction. Detection limit, sensitivity, linear concentration range and k_cat for H₂O₂ were, 0.2 μM and 692 nA μM⁻¹ cm⁻², 1 μM to 1.5 mM and 7.96(±0.2) × 10³ M⁻¹ s⁻¹, respectively. Compared to other modified electrodes, this electrode has many advantageous such as remarkable catalytic activity, good reproducibility, simple preparation procedure and long term stability.     

Electrochemical characterization of cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide modified carbon paste electrode and the application in the immobilization of DNA

A cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide modified carbon paste electrode (CTAB/CPE) was developed in this work based on the surface modification method. The improved electrochemical response of K₄Fe(CN)₆ at this electrode indicated that CTAB could change the surface property of carbon paste electrodes (CPEs), which was demonstrated by the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). In 0.1 mM [Fe(CN)₆]^3−/4−, a low exchange current (i₀) of 2.72×10⁻⁷ A at bare CPE was observed while that at CTAB/CPE was 6.79×10⁻⁵ A. The effect of CTAB concentration on the electrode quality revealed that CTAB formed a compact monolayer on the electrode surface with high density of positive charges directed outside the electrode. This electrode showed strong accumulation ability toward Fe(CN)₆⁴⁻ and can also accumulate Co(phen)₃²⁺ by the adsorption of the organic ligands in the hydrophobic area of the monolayer. The electrode was applied to the immobilization of DNA, which was characterized by the isotherm adsorption of Co(phen)₃²⁺.     

Electropolymerization of aniline in acid media on the bare and chemically pre-treated aluminum electrodes: A comparative characterization of the polyaniline deposited electrodes

The electrosynthesis of polyaniline on the bare aluminum and pre-treated aluminum surface achieved in aqueous H₂PtCl₆ solution saturated with NaF for few seconds is described. The effect of some factors such as pre-treatment time, aniline and sulfuric acid concentrations on the electropolymerization process was investigated and optimum conditions were obtained. The stability of polyaniline film on the pre-treated aluminum electrode (Al-Pt) was studied as function of the potential imposed on the electrode. For applied electrode potentials of 0.1-0.7 V, the first-order degradation rate constant, k, of polyaniline film varies between 1 × 10⁻⁶ and 2 × 10⁻⁵ s⁻¹, and a relatively low slope (i.e. 2.1) was obtained for the plot of log k versus E. The coatings were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and cyclic voltammetric behavior of the polyaniline-deposited Al electrode (Al/PANI) and polyaniline-deposited Al-Pt electrode (Al-Pt/PANI) in 0.1 H₂SO₄ solutions is described. The electrocatalytic activity of the Al-Pt/PANI electrode against para-benzoquinone/hydroquinone (Q/H₂Q) and Fe(CN)₆³⁻/Fe(CN)₆⁴⁻ redox systems was investigated and the obtained results are compared with those obtained on Al/PANI and bulk Pt electrodes.     

Probing the electrochemical behaviour of SWCNT-cobalt nanoparticles and their electrocatalytic activities towards the detection of nitrite at acidic and physiological pH conditions

The electrochemical decoration of edge plane pyrolytic graphite electrode (EPPGE) with cobalt and cobalt oxide nanoparticles integrated with and without single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) is described. Successful modification of the electrodes was confirmed by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), AFM and EDX techniques. The electron transfer behaviour of the modified electrodes was investigated in [Fe(CN)6]^3−/4− redox probe using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and discussed. The study showed that cobalt nanoparticles modified electrodes exhibit faster electron transfer behaviour than their oxides. The catalytic rate constant (K) obtained at the EPPGE-SWCNT-Co for nitrite at pH 7.4 and 3.0 are approximately the same (∼3 × 10⁴ cm³ mol⁻¹ s⁻¹) while the limits of detection (LoD = 3.3δ/m) are in the μM order. From the adsorption stripping voltammetry, the electrochemical adsorption equilibrium constant β was estimated as (13.0 ± 0.1) × 10³ M⁻¹ at pH 7.4 and (56.7 ± 0.1) × 10³ M⁻¹ at pH 3.0 while the free energy change (ΔG°) due to the adsorption was estimated as −6.36 and −10.00 kJ mol⁻¹ for nitrite at pH 7.4 and 3.0, respectively.     

Mediatorless bioelectrocatalysis of dioxygen reduction at indium-doped tin oxide (ITO) and ITO nanoparticulate film electrodes

Bilirubin oxidase was immobilised on ITO electrodes: bare or covered by ITO nanoparticulate film. The latter material was obtained by immersion and withdrawal of the substrate into ITO nanoparticles suspension. Formation of a protein deposit was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The electrode surface is covered by a protein film in the form of globular aggregates and it exhibits mediatorless electrocatalytic activity towards dioxygen reduction to water at pH 4.8. Modification of the electrode with ITO particles increases its catalytic activity about ten times up to 110 μA cm⁻² seen for electrodes prepared by twelve immersion and withdrawal steps into ITO nanoparticle suspension. The catalytic activity is almost unaffected by addition of mediator to solution. The stability of the electrodes is increased by cross-linking of the enzyme with bovine serum albumin and glutaraldehyde. This electrode was applied as biocathode in a zinc–dioxygen battery operating in 0.1 mol dm⁻³ McIlvaine buffer (pH 4.8).     

Electrochemical characteristics of dopamine oxidation at palladium hexacyanoferrate film, electroless plated on aluminum electrode

A novel electrode material was obtained at an aluminum electrode (Al) by a simple electroless method including two consecutive procedures: (i) the electroless deposition of metallic palladium on the Al electrode surface from PdCl₂ + 25% ammonia solution and (ii) the chemical transformation of deposited palladium to the palladium hexacyanoferrate (PdHCF) films in a solution containing 0.5 M K₃[Fe(CN)₆]. The modified Al electrode demonstrated a well-behaved redox couple due to the redox reaction of the PdHCF film. The PdHCF film showed an excellent electrocatalytic activity toward the oxidation of dopamine (DA). The effect of solution pH on the voltammetric response of DA has been investigated. A linear calibration graph was obtained over the DA concentration range 2-51 mM. The rate constant k and transfer coefficient α for the catalytic reaction and the diffusion coefficient of DA in the solution D, were found to be 4.67 × 10² M⁻¹ s⁻¹, 0.63 and 2.5 × 10⁻⁶ cm² s⁻¹, respectively. The interference of ascorbic acid was investigated and greatly reduced using a thin film of Nafion on the modified electrode. The modified electrode indicated reproducible behavior and a high level stability during electrochemical experiments, making it particularly suitable for the analytical purposes.     

Glassy carbon electrode modified with a bilayer of multi-walled carbon nanotube and polypyrrole doped with new coccine: Application to the sensitive electrochemical determination of Sumatriptan

A promising electrochemical sensor was developed based on a layer by layer process by electro-polymerization of pyrrole in the presence of new coccine (NC) as dopant anion on the surface of the multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) pre-coated glassy carbon electrode (GCE). The modified electrode was used as a new and sensitive electrochemical sensor for voltammetric determination of sumatriptan (SUM). The electrochemical behavior of SUM was investigated on the surface of the modified electrode using linear sweep voltammetry (LSV). The results showed a remarkable increase (∼12 times) in the anodic peak current of SUM in comparison to the bare GCE. The effect of experimental variables such as, drop size of the casted MWCNTs suspension, pH of the supporting electrolyte, accumulation conditions and the number of cycles in the electro-polymerization process on the electrode response was investigated. Under the optimum conditions, the modified electrode showed a wide linear dynamic range of 0.02–10.0 μmol L⁻¹ with a detection limit of 6 nmol L⁻¹ for the voltammetric determination of SUM. The prepared electrode showed high sensitivity, stability and good reproducibility in response to SUM. This sensor was successfully applied for the accurate determination of trace amounts of SUM in pharmaceutical and clinical preparations.     

Potassium-doped carbon nanotubes toward the direct electrochemistry of cholesterol oxidase and its application in highly sensitive cholesterol biosensor

We demonstrate herein a newly developed serum total cholesterol biosensor by using the direct electron transfer of cholesterol oxidase (ChOx), which is based on the immobilization of cholesterol oxidase and cholesterol esterase (ChEt) on potassium-doped multi-walled carbon nanotubes (KMWNTs) modified electrodes. The KMWNTs accelerate the electron transfer from electrode surface to the immobilized ChOx, achieving the direct electrochemistry of ChOx and maintaining its bioactivity. As a new platform in cholesterol analysis, the resulting electrode (ChOx/KMWNTs/GCE) exhibits a sensitive response to free cholesterol, with a linear range of 0.050–16.0 μmol L⁻¹ and a detection limit of 5.0 nmol L⁻¹ (S/N = 3). Coimmobilization of ChEt and ChOx (ChEt/ChOx/KMWNTs/GCE) allows the determination of both free cholesterol and esterified cholesterol. The resulting biosensor shows the same linear range of 0.050–16.0 μmol L⁻¹ for free cholesterol and cholesteryl oleate, with the detection limit of 10.0 and 12.0 nmol L⁻¹ (S/N = 3), respectively. The concentrations of total (free and esterified) cholesterol in human serum samples, determined by using the techniques developed in the present study, are in good agreement with those determined by the well-established techniques using the spectrophotometry.     

Disinfection of Biologically Treated Municipal Wastewater using Electrochemical Process

The present study demonstrates the application of Al-Al electrode combination for electrochemical disinfection of biologically treated municipal wastewater (BTMW) of Sewage Treatment Plant. A glass chamber of 2 liter volume was used for the Electrochemical (EC) process using two electrode plates of aluminum (Al-Al) with DC power supply at different operating conditions of current density (CD), operating time (OT), inter electrode distance (IED), electrode area (EA), initial pH, and settling time (ST). The maximum removal of total coliforms (TC) (99.99%) and total bacteria (TB) (99.87%) from BTMW was achieved with the optimum operating conditions of CD (2.65 A/m²), OT (40 mins.), IED (0.5 cm), EA (160 cm²), initial pH (7.5), and ST (60 min.). The efficiency of the EC process for disinfection of BTMW was strongly affected by the CD, OT, IED, EA, pH, and ST. These effects can be explained by the formation of the reactive species such as OH^?, and ClO₂^?·during the electrochemical process. Under optimal operating conditions, the operating cost was found to be 1.01 $/m³ in terms of the electrode consumption (23.71 x 10^?5 kg Al/m³) and energy consumption (101.76 kwh/m³).     

Hexacyanoferrate ion adsorbed on propylpyridiniumsilsesquioxane polymer film-coated SiO2/Al2O3: use in an electrochemical oxidation study of cysteine

Hexacyanoferrate ion, [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻, was immobilized by an ion-exchange reaction on the propylpyridiniumsilsesquioxane chloride polymer thin-film-coated SiO₂/Al₂O₃ surface. The amount of [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻ immobilized was 0.22 mmol g⁻¹ with a surface coverage of 9.6×10⁻⁶ mmol cm⁻². A carbon paste electrode made with this material was prepared and its electrochemical properties studied. The electrode presented two well-defined redox peaks with midpoint potentials, E_m, of 0.152 V vs SCE. This potential was not significantly affected by pH changes between 2 and 9.5. The electrode showed much reproducible responses and was successfully used to study the electrochemical oxidation of cysteine.     

Promethazine determination in plasma samples by using carbon paste electrode modified with molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP): Coupling of extraction, preconcentration and electrochemical determination

A promethazine (PMZ) molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) and a non-imprinted polymer (NIP) were synthesized by two different formulations of methacrylic acid-ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (MAA-EGDMA) and vinyl benzene-divinyl benzene (VB-DVB). Then, the MIPs were used to modify the carbon paste electrode (CP). The response difference between MIP-CP and NIP-CP electrodes, containing VB-DVB polymer, was higher than that for MIP-CP and NIP-CP modified with polymer of MAA-EGDMA, indicating the lower nonselective surface adsorption property of the VB-DVB based MIP. The MIP, incorporated in the carbon paste electrode, functioned as selectively recognition element and pre-concentrator agent for PMZ determination. The prepared electrode was used for PMZ measurement by the three steps procedure including analyte extraction in the electrode, electrode washing and electrochemical measurement of PMZ. It was shown that the electrode washing, after PMZ extraction, led to enhanced selectivity. Square wave voltammetry (SWV) for PMZ determination by proposed electrode was proved to be better than that of differential pulse voltammetry. Some parameters, effective on the electrode response, were optimized and then a calibration curve was plotted. Two dynamic linear range of 7 × 10⁻⁹ to 4 × 10⁻⁷ and 4 × 10⁻⁷ to 7 × 10⁻⁶ mol L⁻¹ were obtained. The detection limit of the method was calculated equal to 3.2 × 10⁻⁹ mol L⁻¹. This method was used successful for PMZ determination in blood serum sample.     

SiO2/C/Cu(II)phthalocyanine as a biomimetic catalyst for dopamine monooxygenase in the development of an amperometric sensor

A mesoporous carbon ceramic SiO₂/50 wt% C (S_BET = 170 m² g⁻¹), where C is graphite, was prepared by the sol–gel method. This material was used as matrix to support copper phthalocyanine (CuPc), prepared in situ on their surface, to assure homogeneous dispersion of the electrocatalyst complex in the pores of the matrix. Pressed disk electrodes made with SiO₂/C/CuPc was tested as amperometric sensors for dopamine. Under optimized conditions, at −20 mV vs SCE in 0.08 mol dm⁻³ Britton–Robinson buffer (BRB) solution (pH = 6.0) containing 100 μmol dm⁻³ of H₂O₂, a linear response range for dopamine from 10 up to 140 μmol dm⁻³ was obtained with a sensitivity of 0.63 (±0.006) nA dm³ μmol⁻¹ cm⁻² and the limit of detection LOD was 0.6 μmol dm⁻³. The sensors presented stable response during successive determinations. The repeatability, evaluated in terms of relative standard deviation of 1.37% for n = 10 and 10 μmol dm⁻³ dopamine. The response time was 1 s and lifetime 9 months. Finally, the sensor was tested to determine dopamine in the sample, and gives very good results for its determination. The presence of other phenols like catechol and resorcinol did not show any interference in the detection of dopamine on this electrode, even in the same concentration with the dopamine.