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Nano Cd (II) Schiff base complexes: Synthesis, characterization and its evaluation as a sensor for cadmium ions contamination at the low limit of detection by the QCM-based senso

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Last updated: 09 Mar 2025

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Inorganic chemistry

Abstract

Cadmium (Cd) contamination in water and soil is a significant environmental concern exacerbated by crop uptake and bioaccumulation of Cd. Monitoring Cd levels in the environment is crucial to minimize human exposure and associated health risks. In this context, we have developed a novel method for synthesizing cadmium complex nanoparticles, which offers an environmentally sustainable and reliable approach with potential applications in various fields. This research presents an advanced Nano cadmium complex sensor to detect cadmium ions. The Nano cadmium complex was comprehensively characterized using multiple analytical techniques, including Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Zeta potential analysis, Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Fourier-Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, contact angle measurements, BET surface area determination, and pore size analysis. We explored the potential of the Nano cadmium complex as a Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) sensor, chosen for its simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and high sensitivity, focusing on rapid cadmium detection. The developed Nano cadmium complex based-QCM sensor demonstrates high selectivity and sensitivity, capable of detecting cadmium at concentrations as low as 0.1 ppm. We evaluated the sensor's performance in identifying cadmium ions under varying pH levels and temperatures. Additionally, we assessed the cytotoxic effects of the cadmium complex nanoparticles. This method effectively detects Cd [II] ions in groundwater and industrial effluent wastewater samples, serving as a valuable environmental monitoring and protection tool. The research contributes to developing sensitive and specific sensors for heavy metal detection, addressing the critical need for efficient environmental contaminant monitoring systems.

DOI

10.21608/ejchem.2024.301871.9953

Keywords

cadmium, Nanoparticles, QCM sensor, AFM, BET, Zeta potential

Authors

First Name

Omnia

Last Name

Fahmy

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M

Affiliation

Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, 12613 Egypt

Email

omniafahmey23@hotmail.com

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First Name

Rasha

Last Name

Elnashar

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M

Affiliation

Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, 12613 Egypt

Email

rasha.elnashar@cu.edu.eg

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-

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First Name

Walaa

Last Name

Mahmoud

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H

Affiliation

Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, 12613 Egypt

Email

wmahmoud@sci.cu.edu.eg

City

Egypt

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First Name

Ahmed

Last Name

El-Sherif

MiddleName

Abdou

Affiliation

Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, 12613 Egypt

Email

aelsherif@sci.cu.edu.eg

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-

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Volume

68

Article Issue

3

Related Issue

53789

Issue Date

2025-03-01

Receive Date

2024-07-05

Publish Date

2025-03-01

Page Start

597

Page End

611

Print ISSN

0449-2285

Online ISSN

2357-0245

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https://ejchem.journals.ekb.eg/article_372148.html

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297

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Publication Title

Egyptian Journal of Chemistry

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https://ejchem.journals.ekb.eg/

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Nano Cd (II) Schiff base complexes: Synthesis, characterization and its evaluation as a sensor for cadmium ions contamination at the low limit of detection by the QCM-based senso

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15 Feb 2025