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Waste-derived nanocomposite carbon paste electrochemical sensor for the first guadipyr monitoring in agri-environmental samples: a sustainable platform for on-site analysis

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: A portable electrochemical sensing platform was developed for the determination of guadipyr (GUA) in agri-environmental and food matrices as a sustainable alternative to conventional chromatographic methods. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first electrochemical sensor reported for GUA monitoring. The sensing interface was fabricated using a carbon paste electrode modified with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Al₂O₃-NPs) synthesized from recycled aluminum foil waste, integrating waste-valorization principles into sensor fabrication. Structural and electrochemical characterization confirmed the successful construction of a highly active nanocomposite interface with enhanced conductivity and charge-transfer properties. The electrochemical behavior of GUA was investigated by cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry, revealing a well-defined irreversible cathodic peak at - 0.68 V (CV) and - 0.67 V (DPV) in Britton-Robinson buffer (BRB) (pH 5.0), corresponding to the reduction of the nitro group. Under optimized conditions, the proposed sensor exhibited a linear response over the concentration range of 0.5-35 µM with a detection limit of 0.067 µM. The method was successfully applied for GUA determination in tomato, river water, irrigation water, and soil samples using matrix-matched calibration, providing satisfactory recoveries and high precision. Sustainability assessment using MA, CFA, NQS, and SAMI metrics confirmed the eco-friendly nature of the method. The developed platform offers a rapid, low-cost, and field-deployable strategy for routine GUA monitoring.

Source: BMC Chemistry

DOI: 10.1186/s13065-026-01900-3

Authors: Saja A. Althobaiti, Jamilah A. Asiri, Darelglal Ahmed Gassmelseed Abdallah, Omkulthom Al kamaly, Ahmed Emad F. Abbas

Institutions: Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, October 6 University

Language: English

Topic: Electrochemical sensors and biosensors

Subfield: Analytical Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,990