Voltammetric methods for the determination amphenicol antibiotic chloramphenicol (CAP) and quinolone antibiotic Ofloxacin (OFL) were developed. TTechniques differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) and DC voltammetry (DCV) for determination of both substances at boron doped diamond film electrode (BDDFE) were used. The effect of pH of Britton-Robinson buffer was tested and the stability of the signal with repeated measurements was monitored. Optimal pH 6 was used for determining of CAP by both, DPV and DCV techniques. Media of pH 4 for determining of OFL by DPV and DCV was optimal. Under these conditions linear dependences in the calibration concentration region 1.10 -6 - 1.10-4 mol.l -1 were obtained. The limit of determination for the method for CAP by DPV at 3.10 mol.l , by -6 -1 DCV at 3.10 mol.l and for -6 -1 OFL by DPV at 1.10 mol.l -6 -1 and by DCV at 4.10 mol.l -7 -1 was found. The developed methods were used for the determination of CAP in the drug samples Spersadex comp. and OFL determination in drug samples Zanocin 200. Method for solid phase extraction of OFL from samples of urine with voltammetric detection was developed with limit of determination at 7.10 mol.l . -6 -1

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / The simultaneous determination of Al(III) and Fe(III) in post-hemodialysis fluids was investigated by the Adsorptive stripping voltammetry (AdSV) of solochrome violet (SVRS) metal complexes. The analytes build electrochemically active complexes with SVRS reagent in acetate buffered medium at pH 4.6. The adsorption of the complexes on the mercury electrode (HMDE) was investigated by out of phase altenating current voltammetry in presence of the main matrix interfering species, urea, creatinine, glucose, uric and oxalic acids. The competitive action of the matrix relatively to Al(III) and Fe(III) SVRS complexes formation apart of the HMDE electrode was assessed by molecular spectrometry. The interference rank uric acid > urea = oxalic acid > creatinine was stablished. Sample digestion by UV irradiation was investigated to overcome the matrix interference on the electrodic reaction and competition toward the analytes as well. Two hours digestion time at 90 °C in H2O2 acidic solution was enough to assay by AdSV Al(III) and Fe(III) as SVRS complexes in 1:1 diluted real post-hemodialysis samples. The proposed method was valid for samples containing or not Desferrioxamine B. It was tested to assay Al(III) and Fe(III) in 36 real post-hemodialysis samples obtained from the university hospital. Detection limits of 1.4 and 1.8 μg L-1 were calculated for Al(III) and Fe(III), respectively. Recoveries ranging from 88.1 to 106.7% were obtained from spiking experiments. / A determinação simultânea de Al(III) e Fe(III) em fluidos pós-hemodialise foi investigada por voltametria adsortiva (AdSV) usando como agente complexante o violeta de solocromo RS (SVRS). Os analitos formam complexos eletroativos com o SVRS em pH 4.6. A adsorção dos complexos no eletrodo de mercúrio (HMDE) foi investigada através da voltametria de corrente alternada, na presença dos principais interferentes presentes nos fluidos pós-hemodialise: uréia, creatinina, ácido úrico e ácido oxálico. Para avaliar a possibilidade de formação de complexos entre os compostos orgânicos presentes no fluido pós-hemodiálise com o Al(III) e o Fe(III), investigou-se o perfil dos espectros de absorção molecular dos complexos Al(III)- SVRS e Fe(III)-SVRS na presença das espécies interferentes. O ordem de interferência das espécies orgânicas foi: ácido úrico > uréia = ácido oxálico > creatinina. A digestão das amostras por irradiação UV foi investigada para eliminar a interferência da matriz. A irradiação UV de amostras diluídas (1:1) durante 2 horas, com adição de HCl concentrado (2,4.10-2 mol L-1) e de H2O2 30% (6,86.10-3 mol L-1) no início do processo, foi escolhida como a melhor condição para a digestão da amostra. O método proposto foi validado para amostras contendo ou não Desferal. Foram coletadas amostras de fluido pós-hemodiálise de 36 pacientes renais. Os limites de detecção de 1,4 μg L-1, para o Al(III) e 1,8 μg L-1 para o Fe(III) foram calculados. As recuperações obtidas ficaram entre 88,1 e 106,7%.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Single sensitive sequential AdSV methods were developed and optimized for the determination of trace zirconium, vanadium, titanium and molybdenum in river, estuary and seawater, independent of the salinity and content of organic matter in the sample. The methods are based on the accumulation of Zr(IV)-and V(V)-cupferron-oxalic acid-1,3-diphenylguanidine complexes and the accumulation of Ti(IV)-and Mo(VI)-mandelic acid at the hanging mercury drop electrode (HMDE). Differential pulse, adsorption potential of -0.6, -0.2, -0.1 and -0.1 V (vs. Ag/AgCl), adsorption time of 400, 20, 120 and 1 s and scan rates of 0.01, 0.06, 0.02 and 0.02 V s-1 for Zr(IV), V(V), Ti(IV) and Mo(VI), respectively, were used as instrumental parameters. The reduction peak for the complexes of Zr(IV), V(V), Ti(IV) and Mo(VI) appeared nearly -0.95, -0.65, -0.85 and -0.4 V, respectively. The variations of the peak current as well as the peak potential of each metal complexes were plotted against the apparent ionic strengths. The proposed voltammetric methods were applied in German and Brazilian rivers and estuaries as well as in seawater from the North Sea collected at the north of Germany and the Atlantic Ocean, collected during scientific cruise between Chile and Germany, as interesting and very simple alternatives to very laborious and time-consuming pre-existent methods, based on outline pre-concentration and separation from the matrix and subject to external contamination. The limits of detection and determination were in the range of ppt-levels and the methods accuracy were evaluated by recoveries tests and by measuring V(V) and Mo(VI) in two NRCC reference materials. Estuarine mixtures experiments were also carried out with the aim to get more insight on the distribution of Ti(IV), Zr(IV), Mo(VI) and V(V) along the estuaries of the rivers Rhine, Weser and Elbe with the North Sea. In this context, natural fresh waters were mixed with seawater at different ratios. / Métodos sensíveis e sequenciais de voltametria adsortiva de redissolução foram desenvolvidos e otimizados para a determinação de traços e ultra-traços de zircônio, vanádio, titânio e molibdênio em águas de rio, estuário e mar, independentemente da salinidade e conteúdo de matéria orgânica na amostra. Os métodos são baseados na acumulação de complexos de Zr(IV) e V(V) com cupferron-ácido oxálico-1,3-difenilguanidina e de complexos de Ti(IV) e Mo(VI) com ácido mandélico no eletrodo de mercúrio de gota pendente (HMDE). Pulso diferencial, potenciais de adsorção de -0,6; -0,2; -0,1 e -0,1 V (vs Ag/AgCl), tempos de adsorção de 400, 20, 120 e 1 s e velocidades de varredura de 0,01; 0,06; 0,02 e 0,02 V s-1, para Zr(IV), V(V), Ti(IV) e Mo(VI), respectivamente, foram usados como parâmetros instrumentais. Os picos de redução para os complexos de Zr(IV), V(V), Ti(IV) e Mo(VI) surgiram próximos de -0,95; -0,65; -0,85 e -0,4 V, respectivamente. As variações de corrente de pico assim como de potencial de pico de cada complexo dos metais foram plotados contra as forças-iônicas aparentes das amostras. Os métodos voltamétricos propostos foram aplicados em águas de rio e estuário coletadas na Alemanha e no Brasil e em amostras de água do mar do Mar do Norte coletadas no norte da Alemanha e Oceano Atlântico, coletadas durante expedição científica entre o Chile e Alemanha. Estes métodos se mostraram ser alternativas simples a métodos bastante complexos e demorados, baseados em pré-concentração outline e separação da matriz, sujeitos a contaminação externa. Os limites de detecção e quantificação estavam na ordem de partes por trilhão e a exatidão dos métodos foi avaliada através de teste de recuperação de amostras adicionadas com os analitos em estudo e em 2 materiais de referência certificados. Também foram realizados experimentos de mistura estuarina com o objetivo de obter informações da distribuição de Ti(IV), Zr(IV), Mo(VI) e V(V) ao longo de estuários dos rios Reno, Weser e Elba com o Mar do Norte. Neste intuito, as águas dos rios e do mar foram misturadas em diferentes razões.

Made available in DSpace on 2017-07-10T17:40:56Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Daniel_Schwantes.pdf: 5686979 bytes, checksum: e1296696716d8829be7043393332c024 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-08-05 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This research relates the development and use of modified adsorbents from agroindustrial residues. The following solid agroindustrial residues were obtained: pine bark (Pinus elliottii), solid residue from the manufacture of wood; Crambe cake (Crambe abyssinica Hochst), solid residue from oil extraction (biodiesel agroindustry); and cassava peels (Manihot esculenta Crantz), a byproduct of cassava industrialization. Biosorbents P. in natura, C. in natura and M. in natura (natural adsorbents or biosorbents) were produced from these agroindustrial residues, which had no or low market value, from which were produced the modified adsorbents, by washing the biomass with solutions of H2O2, H2SO4 and NaOH 0.1 mol L-1, resulting the modified adsorbents of pinus P. H2O2, P. H2SO4 and P. NaOH; crambe C. H2O2, C. H2SO4 and C. NaOH, and cassava M. H2O2, M. H2SO4, M. NaOH. In the first step of the study of these adsorbents (in natura and modified) the adsorbent materials were characterized, namely: chemical composition of the adsorbents, pHPCZ, infrared spectra (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetry (TG and DTG), BET and BJH isotherms (porosity and surface area). After the characterization of the adsorbent materials, adsorption studies were carried out for the evalution of Cd(II), Pb(II) and Cr(III) removal, which aimed to evaluate the performance of the materials on the influence of the pH of contaminant solution (ideal adsorption conditions), ie, the adsorption of metal ions as a function of increasing masses and the pH of the medium; the influence of adsorption time (adsorption kinetics), the influence of increasing concentrations of metal ions and isotherm linearization (adsorption equilibrium studies), the effect of temperature on the sorption process (adsorption studies) as well as the reuse of these adsorbent materials by acid elution (desorption studies). The scanning electron microscopes indicated changes in the adsorbents surface; the pHPZC of the modified adsorbents was distinct from the biosorbents. In addition, changes were also observed in the bands of the functional groups in the infrared spectrum, with new functional groups observed, such data indicate that modifications occurred to the adsorbents as a function of the chemical treatment applied. The results showed that, in general, the modified adsorbents present higher adsorption capacity of Cd(II), Pb(II) and Cr(III) metal ions than in natura materials. The modified adsorbents based on pinus, crambe and cassava did not show significant variation in relation to the studied pH range, which is a great advantage, because the adsorbents developed adapt to a wide pH range of contaminated water. An average time of 40 minutes was found for adsorption equilibrium, indicating that the sorption process is fast and occurs in the first few moments. The adsorption of the toxic ions occurs in mono and multilayer, in agreement with the good adjustments observed for Langmuir and Freundlich. In general, the adsorbents presented good reuse capacities, except when used for Cr(III) adsorption, because in this case it is difficult to reuse the adsorbents due to the low desorption rates of this metal, possibly due to chemisorption. Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that the adsorbents of pinus, crambe and cassava present themselves as excellent, renewable, high availability and low cost, being an attractive alternative for the industry, through its use in advanced treatment systems, for the removal of metals such as Cd(II), Pb(II) and Cr(III) / Esta pesquisa relaciona o desenvolvimento e uso de adsorventes modificados a partir de resíduos agroindustriais. Para tal, foram obtidos os seguintes resíduos sólidos agroindustriais: cascas de pinus (Pinus elliottii), resíduo sólido da fabricação de madeira; torta de crambe (Crambe abyssinica Hochst), resíduo sólido da extração do óleo (agroindústria do biodiesel); e cascas de mandioca (Manihot esculenta Crantz), subproduto da industrialização da mandioca. A partir destes resíduos agroindustriais, que apresentam nenhum ou baixo valor de mercado, foram produzidos os biossorventes P. in natura, C. in natura e M. in natura e (adsorventes naturais ou biossorventes), dos quais foram produzidos os adsorventes modificados, por meio da lavagem com soluções de H2O2, H2SO4 e NaOH 0,1 mol L-1, dando origem aos adsorventes modificados de pinus P. H2O2, P. H2SO4 e P. NaOH; de crambe C. H2O2, C. H2SO4 e C. NaOH, e de mandioca M. H2O2, M. H2SO4, M. NaOH. Na primeira etapa do estudo destes adsorventes (in natura e modificados), realizou-se a caracterização dos materiais, a citar: composição química dos adsorventes, pHPCZ, espectros de infravermelho (FT-IR), microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), termogravimetria (TG e DTG) e isotermas de BET e BJH (porosidade e área superficial). Após a caracterização dos materiais adsorventes, foram conduzidos estudos de adsorção para os metais Cd(II), Pb(II) e Cr(III), que visavam avaliar a performance dos materiais quanto a influência do pH da solução contaminante (condições ideais de adsorção), ou seja, a adsorção de íons metálicos em função de massas crescentes e do pH do meio; o efeito do tempo no processo de adsorção (cinética de adsorção), a influência de concentrações crescentes de íons metálicos e linearização das isotermas (estudos de equilíbrio de adsorção), o efeito da temperatura no processo sortivo (estudos de termodinâmica de adsorção), bem como o reuso destes materiais adsorventes por meio de eluição ácida (estudos de dessorção). As microscopias eletrônicas de varredura indicaram a ocorrência de mudanças na superfície dos adsorventes, o pHPCZ dos adsorventes modificados foi distinto dos biossorventes, além disso, também foram observadas alterações quanto a amplitude das bandas dos grupos funcionais no espectro de infravermelho, com novos grupos funcionais observados, tais dados sugerem a ocorrência de modificações aos adsorventes. Os resultados obtidos demonstram que, no geral, os adsorventes modificados apresentam maior capacidade de adsorção de íons metálicos Cd(II), Pb(II) e Cr(III) que os materiais in natura. Os adsorventes a base de pinus, crambe e mandioca não apresentaram variação significativa com relação à faixa de pH estudada, sendo esta uma grande vantagem, pois os adsorventes desenvolvidos se adaptam a uma ampla faixa de pH de águas contaminadas. Foi encontrado um tempo médio de 40 minutos para ocorrência do equilíbrio de adsorção, indicando que o processo sortivo é rápido e ocorre nos primeiros instantes. A adsorção dos íons ocorre em mono e multicamadas, em concordância com os bons ajustes observados para Langmuir e Freundlich. Em geral, os adsorventes apresentaram boa capacidade de reuso, exceto quando utilizados para adsorção de Cr(III), pois neste caso ocorre dificuldade de reuso dos adsorventes pela baixa taxa de dessorção deste metal, indicando possível quimissorção. Pelos resultados obtidos conclui-se que os adsorventes modificados de pinus, crambe e mandioca apresentam-se como excelentes, renováveis, de alta disponibilidade e baixo custo, sendo uma alternativa atraente para a indústria, mediante sua utilização em sistemas de tratamento avançados, para a remoção de metais como Cd(II), Pb(II) e Cr(III)

Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-19T12:56:36Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 dissertacao Eva.pdf: 1581206 bytes, checksum: 1aebd130343ea1ba16d040c34b337e22 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-07-04 / The presence of metals in biodiesel can be related to raw material, the process used to obtain biodiesel or its storage and can cause reactions of oxidation, corrosion and clogging engines, besides causing risks to human health and the environment. In this paper, we propose a procedure based on voltammetric experimental conditions suitable for the determination of Ni2+ ion in biodiesel (B100) through Square Wave Adsorptive Stripping Voltammetry, using the mercury film electrode prepared ex situ. First, the mercury film was prepared and then was conducted the analysis of a biodiesel pre-treated (digested) sample. The sample digestion was performed with microwave oven in a closed system in the presence of ultra-pure nitric acid and hydrogen peroxide. After this, ammonia buffer 0.01 mol L-1 pH 9.23 and NaOH 0.46 mol L-1 was added into the cell to adjust the pH of the sample to a final value of approximately 9.2. Finally, the chelator dimethylglyoxime (DMG) 0.01 mol L-1 was added, which acts as a complexing element to capture the Ni2+ ion. Next, several voltammetric experiments, in the absence and presence of increasing aliquots of biodiesel and standard solution of the metallic ion, were performed to optimize the analysis conditions. The results indicate that the Square Wave Adsorptive Stripping Voltammetry (VAdRSWV) appeared suitable for measurements of trace metal in Biodiesel (B100) in concentrations up to 10-8 mol L-1. The experiments carried out by successive addition of aliquots of a standard solution of Ni2+ ions provided a linear response of peak current with the concentration of metal ion. Each sample of biodiesel was analyzed in triplicate, with very satisfactory results from the analytical point of view, once we were dealing with trace element analysis, especially in terms of accuracy (recovery 105%) and precision (RSD 9.61%) for the Ni2+ metal ion, using a confidence limit of 98%. / A presença de metais no biodiesel pode estar relacionada com a matéria-prima, com o processo utilizado para a obtenção do biodiesel ou com sua estocagem e pode provocar reações de oxidação, corrosão e entupimento em motores, além de causar riscos à saúde humana e ao meio ambiente. Neste trabalho, é proposto um procedimento voltamétrico com base em condições experimentais adequadas para a determinação do íon Ni2+ em biodiesel (B100) por Voltametria Adsortiva de Redissolução no modo Onda Quadrada, usando o eletrodo de Filme de Mercúrio preparado no modo ex situ. Inicialmente, o filme de mercúrio foi preparado e a seguir realizaram-se as análises com amostra de biodiesel pré-tratada (digerida). A digestão da amostra foi realizada com forno de micro-ondas em sistema fechado, na presença de ácido nítrico ultra-puro e peróxido de hidrogênio. Após essa etapa, foi adicionado tampão amônia 0,01 mol L-1 pH 9,23 e NaOH 0,46 mol L-1 na célula para ajustar o pH da amostra para um valor final de aproximadamente 9,2. Por fim, foi adicionado o quelante dimetilglioxima (DMG) 0,01mol L-1 que funciona como complexante para captura do íon Ni2+. Após esta etapa, vários experimentos voltamétricos, na ausência e presença de alíquotas crescentes de biodiesel e solução padrão do íon metálico foram realizados para otimizar as condições de análise. Os resultados obtidos indicam que a Voltametria Adsortiva de Redissolução no modo Onda Quadrada (VAdRSWV) apresentou resultado satisfatório para medidas do metal traço em Biodiesel (B100), em concentrações de até 10-8 mol L-1. Os experimentos realizados pela adição sucessiva de alíquotas de uma solução padrão do íon Ni2+ proporcionaram uma resposta linear da corrente de pico com a concentração do íon metálico. Cada amostra de biodiesel foi analisada em triplicata, apresentando resultados bastante satisfatórios do ponto de vista analítico por se tratar de análise de elementos traços, principalmente, em termos de exatidão (recuperação de 105 %) e precisão (DPR de 9,61%), para o íon metálico Ni2+, utilizando um limite de confiança de 98%.

Philosophiae Doctor - PhD / The need for clean, non-toxic drinking water supplies, free of pollutants and metal contamination is vital in impoverished areas and the developing world alike. With this in mind, the development of accurate, inexpensive, portable and simple devices for remote sensing applications is therefore pivotal for early detection and the prevention of illnesses. Over the last two decades, adsorptive stripping voltammetry (AdSV) has emerged as a superior detection method over common analytical techniques due to its low-cost instrumentation, unskilled labour and ability to detect a wide range of analytes. / 2020-08-31

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The emerging pollutants are substances that enter continuously in the environment and are being more recognize due to the advancement of instrumental and sample preparation techniques. These contaminants include several chemical classes, such as pharmaceuticals, hormones, personal care products, flame retardants and others. Water is one of the most susceptible matrix since the sewage discharge is one of the main routes of environmental pollution. Bar adsorptive microextration (BAμE) has shown great analytical capacity for the analysis of organic compounds in residual level and has become a well-established analytical tool in sample preparation. In this work, a simple and low cost method was validated for the analysis of 13 emerging contaminants in water using BAμE with polymeric sorbent followed by ultra high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS). The preparation, stability tests and development of BAμE devices are also discussed. Eleven different coating phases were evaluated. In order to select the best combination of experimental conditions for extraction and back extraction, central composite design (CCD) with four variables was applied. Validation results were satisfactory, since the method presented recoveries between 74% and 118% with relative standard deviations (RSD) < 19%. The analytical performance presented detection and quantification limits of 0.012 to 0.6 and 0.04 to 2 μg L-1, respectively. The proposed method combines a simple and effective sample preparation for the determination of emerging contaminants in water using a microextraction technique (BAμE) followed by UHPLC-MS/MS analysis. The method applicability was evaluated using real samples of surface, drinking and tap water and 6 positive samples were found indicating the presence of bisphenol A (0.08-0.665 μg L-1) and paracetamol (0.104-4.2 μg L-1). / Os contaminantes emergentes são substâncias que entram continuamente no meio ambiente e que estão sendo reconhecidas com maior profundidade devido ao avanço de técnicas instrumentais e de preparo de amostra. Estes compostos englobam diversas classes químicas, como por exemplo, fármacos, hormônios, produtos de higiene e cuidado pessoal, retardantes de chama, dentre outros. Uma das matrizes mais suscetíveis à contaminação é a água tendo em vista que a descarga de esgoto é uma das principais vias de poluição ambiental. A microextração adsortiva em barra (BAμE) tem demonstrado grande capacidade analítica para a análise de compostos orgânicos em nível residual e vem se tornando uma ferramenta analítica bem estabelecida no âmbito de preparo de amostras. Neste estudo foi desenvolvido e validado um método simples e de baixo custo para a determinação de 13 contaminantes emergentes em água utilizando BAμE e empregando sorvente polimérico com posterior análise por cromatografia liquida de ultra eficiência acoplada à espectrometria de massas em série (UHPLC-MS/MS). O preparo das barras bem como os testes de estabilidade foram avaliados. Onze sorventes foram testados para revestir os dispositivos. A fim de avaliar a melhor combinação de parâmetros para a extração e dessorção dos analitos, utilizou-se um planejamento do composto central (CCD) com 4 variáveis. Os resultados da validação foram satisfatórios uma vez que as recuperações obtidas ficaram entre 74% e 118% com desvio padrão relativo RSD < 19%. Os limites de detecção e quantificação foram de 0,012 a 0,6 e 0,04 a 2,0 μg L-1, respectivamente. O método proposto combina uma etapa de preparo de amostra simples e eficaz para a determinação de contaminantes emergentes em água. A aplicabilidade do método foi avaliada utilizando amostras reais de água de superfície, de torneira e mineral e destas, 6 amostras apresentaram bisfenol A (0,08-0,665 μg L-1) e paracetamol (0,104-4,2 μg L-1).

This diploma thesis is focused on the determination of chloramphenicol by differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), DC voltammetry (DCV), cyclic voltammetry (CV) and adsorptive stripping voltammetry (AdSV) on a meniscus modified silver solid amalgame electrode (m- AgSAE). For the determination of chloramphenicol the optimum conditions were found and under these conditions concentration dependences were measured and then limits of quantification were determined. The influence of pH of BR buffer was tested. For determination of chloramphenicol by DCV pH 7 was chosen as an optimum background and pH 8 was chosen as an optimmum for DPV determination. Under these conditions linear dependences were obtained in the concentration range of 1·10-6 - 1·10-4 mol·l-1 . The limit of detection of chloramphenicol by DCV was 2.3·10-6 mol·l-1 . The limit of detection of chloramphenicol by DPV was 2.1·10-6 mol·l-1 in distilled water, 2.9·10-6 mol·l-1 in river water and 4.2·10-6 mol·l-1 in drinking water. Electrochemical behavior of chloramphenicol was studied by cyclic voltammetry in BR buffer with pH 2, 6, 8, 12 and then mechanism of reduction of chloramphenicol was propose based on available literature. Chloramphenicol was determined in drug Spersadex by DPV in BR buffer with pH 8. The optimal conditions for determining...

The submitted work deals with the application of voltammetric determination of Fomesafen using non-traditional mercury meniscus modified silver solid amalgam electrode on model samples of Fomesafen in real aqueous matrices of drinking and river water. This method of measurement has been developed and optimized in my bachelor thesis, which the diploma thesis is related to. Fomesafen belongs to a group of herbicides used on a mass scale in the late 20th century in the USA and in many countries around the world still used even today. Among its side effects according to the EPA include, among others, potential carcinogenicity to humans and confirmed carcinogenicity to some mammals (such as rats) which led to a legislative regulation on its use in many countries around the world including the USA, the European Union and many others. Silver solid amalgam electrode has been developed with the intention to limit the use of mercury in accordance with new legislation of the European Union and the concept of green analytical chemistry. Despite the low levels of mercury mainly bound in the form of virtually harmless silver amalgam electrode retains very similar electrochemical properties with proven mercury electrodes. As part of the thesis, direct determination of a number of partial extraction of Fomesafen...

Цель работы состояла в определении оптимальных значений диаметра и массы углеродных нанотрубок (УНТ) в нафионсодержащей модифицирующей пленке для получения наилучших электрохимических и аналитических характеристик толстопленочных углеродсодержащих электродов (ТУЭ). В ходе работы синтезированы многостенные УНТ со средним диаметром dср ≈ 23 нм методом каталитического пиролиза этанола и проведена кислотная очистка полученного материала от металлических частиц катализатора и других модификаций углерода. Аналогичным способом обработаны коммерческие УНТ с dср ≈ 147 и 16 нм от Sigma-Aldrich. Успешно изготовлены 36 типов ТУЭ без УНТ и на основе УНТ в условиях варьирования массового содержания УНТ в диапазоне MУНТ = 0,3-10,0 мкг на поверхности ТУЭ. Аттестация поверхностей электродов проведена методами оптической и электронной микроскопии. Изучены электрохимические характеристики изготовленных ТУЭ методами циклической вольтамперометриии и импедансной спектроскопии. Выполнено определение ионов железа (III) в модельном растворе методом адсорбционной инверсионной вольтамперометрии. Установлены оптимальные значения среднего диаметра УНТ dср ≥ 23 нм и массы УНТ MУНТ = 5,0-10,0 мкг на поверхности ТУЭ для получения наилучших электрохимические и аналитические характеристики. Разработанные ТУЭ на основе УНТ могут применяться для определения ионов тяжелых металлов в реальных водах с концентрацией меньшей предельно-допустимых значений, установленных нормативными документами. / The aim is to determine the optimal values of the diameter and weight of carbon nanotubes (CNT) in modifier film containing Nafion for the best electrochemical and analytical characteristics of the thick film of carbon-containing electrodes (TFCE). Multi-walled CNT with an average diameter dav ≈ 23 nm were synthesized by the catalytic pyrolysis of ethanol and purified from the metal catalyst particles and other modifications of carbon, using mixture of concentrated sulfuric and nitric acids. Commercial CNT with dav ≈ 147 and 16 nm from Sigma-Aldrich were treated by a similar procedure. The batch of 36 types of TFCE without CNT and based on CNT varied by weight of CNT (MCNT) on TFCE surface in the range of 0,3-10,0 μg was made. The electrode surfaces were studied by optical and electron microscopy. The electrochemical characteristics of obtained TFCE by cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy were investigated. The detection of Fe (III) ions in a model solution was carried out by adsorptive stripping voltammetry. The optimal values of the average diameter of CNT dav ≥ 23 nm and a weight of CNT on TFCE surfaces MCNT = 5,0-10,0 μg were determined. These parameters allow us to reach the best electrochemical and analytical characteristics of modified TFCE. Developed TFCE based on CNT may be used for the detection of heavy metal ions in real water with a concentration of less maximum permissible values, established by regulations.