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Novel Ni(II) Mixed Ligand Complex Modified Electrode: Catalytic Effect on Anodic Oxidation of Phenol
Author(s) -
Mohan Jegan,
Joshi Seema,
Prakash Rajiv,
Srivastava R. C.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
electroanalysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.574
H-Index - 128
eISSN - 1521-4109
pISSN - 1040-0397
DOI - 10.1002/elan.200302841
Subject(s) - cyclam , thiocyanate , phenol , cyclic voltammetry , chemistry , ligand (biochemistry) , nickel , inorganic chemistry , electrochemistry , catechol , catalysis , electrocatalyst , electrode , organic chemistry , metal , biochemistry , receptor
Cyclic voltammetry, using graphite paste electrode (GPE) and chemically modified GPE with Ni(II) mixed ligand complex (MGPE), is described for sensing and detoxification of phenol. A novel mixed ligand complex of nickel with 1,4,8,11‐tetraaza cyclotetradecane (cyclam) and thiocyanate in the molar ratio of 1 : 2 : 5 is synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic and electrochemical studies. The Ni(II)‐cyclam‐thiocyanate complex behaves as a fast electron‐transfer mediator, as nickel ions exist in higher oxidation state of Ni(III) on applying a potential of 1.25 V (vs. Ag/AgCl), which catalyses the oxidation of the target species. The mixed ligand complex, when incorporated in the graphite paste electrode, is sensitive to detect phenol as low as 10 μg/L in solution. The catalytic effect of the Ni(II)‐cyclam‐thiocyanate complex enhanced many folds the oxidation of phenol compared to GPE. The technique has potential for sensing/monitoring and detoxification of phenol released in the ecosystem from polluting industries.
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