Impact of ZnO Nanostructure Morphology on Electrochemical Sensing Performance for Lead Ion Detection in Real Water Samples
Chemosensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 62 - 62
Published: Feb. 9, 2025
This
study
investigated
the
morphological
dependence
of
ZnO
nanostructures,
specifically
nanotube-
and
nanorod-based
electrodes,
on
their
electrochemical
performance
for
detection
lead
ions
(Pb2⁺)
in
aqueous
solutions.
The
results
demonstrate
that
nanotubes
exhibit
significantly
enhanced
sensitivity
compared
to
nanorods
during
CV
measurements.
During
SWV
measurements,
(116.79
mA·mM−1)
a
lower
limit
0.0437
μM
were
determined.
hollow,
high-aspect-ratio
structure
provides
larger
active
surface
area
facilitates
better
ion
accessibility,
resulting
superior
electron
transfer
efficiency
catalytic
activity.
These
underscore
critical
role
morphology
optimizing
ZnO-based
sensors.
Analysis
real
water
samples
from
various
natural
reservoirs
revealed
no
detectable
lead,
while
was
identified
exclusively
artificially
prepared
containing
exposed
hunting
shot.
Over
30-day
period,
sensor
retained
over
95%
its
initial
when
stored
under
vacuum
conditions,
demonstrating
minimal
signal
degradation.
Under
ambient
stability
loss
attributed
moisture
adsorption
porous
nanostructure.
also
displayed
outstanding
reproducibility,
with
current
response
variations
across
multiple
probes
remaining
within
4%.
cost-effective
simple
fabrication
process
nanostructures
further
highlights
potential
scalable
production,
environmental
monitoring,
integration
into
portable
sensing
devices.
Language: Английский
Electrochemical Sensors Based on Schiff Base to Detect Pb(II) ion: Recent Advancements and Future Perspectives
Journal of The Electrochemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
172(3), P. 037502 - 037502
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Schiff
base
has
gained
attention
because
it
is
highly
sensitive
toward
metal
ions.
Lead,
one
of
the
heavy
metals,
harmful
for
human
health
and
environment,
making
lead
contamination
a
matter
concern
across
globe.
Hazardous
effects
can
be
minimized
by
detecting
its
presence
in
food
water.
Detection
ion
electrochemical
sensors
gaining
credence
which
extolled
as
being
selective,
cost
effective,
rapidly
Pb(II).
The
sensor
provides
pathway
to
extricate
dolorous
early
detection.
Language: Английский
Kinetic and thermodynamic evaluation of adsorptive removal of lead(II) from aqueous solutions using Polypyrrole@CoFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4 </sub>nano-adsorbent
Progress in Reaction Kinetics and Mechanism,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
50(1), P. 0 - 0
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Paternal Lead Exposure and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Kenechi A. Aliche,
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Francis Uchenna Umeoguaju,
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Catherine C. Ikewuchi
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et al.
Environmental Health Insights,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19
Published: March 1, 2025
Paternal
lead
exposure
has
emerged
as
a
potential
contributor
to
adverse
pregnancy
outcomes,
yet
its
impact
remains
underexplored
compared
maternal
exposure.
This
systematic
review
and
meta-analysis
synthesize
evidence
on
the
association
between
paternal
outcomes
inform
public
health
interventions
future
research.
To
evaluate
including
spontaneous
abortion,
low
birth
weight,
preterm
birth,
small-for-gestational-age,
congenital
anomalies.
A
search
of
PubMed,
Scopus,
Google
Scholar
was
conducted
up
August
2024.
Observational
studies
examining
(⩾15
µg/dL)
effects
were
included.
Data
synthesis
adhered
PRISMA
2020
guidelines,
study
quality
assessed
using
Newcastle-Ottawa
Scale.
Meta-analysis
performed
random-effects
model
compute
pooled
odds
ratios
(ORs)
with
95%
confidence
intervals
(CIs).
Eleven
included
in
review,
7
contributing
meta-analysis.
The
OR
for
anomalies
associated
statistically
significant
(OR
=
2.09,
CI:
2.09-3.35;
P
<
.01),
indicating
strong
association.
However,
no
associations
observed
other
outcomes:
abortion
1.11,
0.75-1.64),
weight
0.98,
0.68-1.39),
1.57,
0.61-4.05),
small-for-gestational-age
infants
0.92,
0.78-1.09).
Heterogeneity
most
except
(
I
2
39%)
52%).
highlights
anomalies,
emphasizing
need
occupational
environmental
regulations
targeting
among
men
reproductive
age.
Language: Английский
Lead treatment affects mineral element status in rye (Secale cereale L.) plants
Cereal Research Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
Language: Английский
Fabrication of CaCO3 Microcubes and Mechanistic Study for Efficient Removal of Pb from Aqueous Solution
Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(22), P. 5523 - 5523
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Pb(II)
contamination
in
aquatic
environments
has
adverse
effects
on
humans
even
at
a
low
concentration,
so
the
efficient
removal
of
Pb
cost
is
vital
for
achieving
an
environmentally
friendly,
sustainable,
and
healthy
society.
A
variety
CaCO3-based
functional
adsorbents
have
been
synthesized
to
remove
Pb,
but
adsorption
capacity
still
unsatisfactory.
Herein,
calcite
CaCO3
microcubes/parallelepipeds
are
via
simple
precipitation
hydrothermal
approach
found
outperform
previously
reported
nano-adsorbents
considerably.
The
achieves
high
efficiency
(>99%)
very
dosage
(0.04-0.1
g/L)
initial
concentration
100
mg/L.
presents
excellent
4018
mg/g
depicts
good
stability
over
wide
range
pH
6-11.
maximum
kinetics
fitted
well
by
pseudo-second-order
kinetic
model,
whereas
Freundlich
isotherm
delineates
data
equilibrium
well,
indicating
multilayer
process.
ex
situ
study
confirms
that
mechanism
can
be
attributed
rapid
metal-ion-exchange
reaction
between
Ca2+.
Furthermore,
red
shift
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
(FTIR)
spectroscopy
peak
from
1386
cm-1
1374
after
indicates
onto
surface.
This
adsorbent
provides
opportunity
treat
wastewater
extended
other
toxic
heavy
metals.
Language: Английский