Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
593632 Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 2013 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

In this paper, graphene surface was functionalized with polyacrylic acid (PAA) and was used as a building block to construct electrochemically functionalized multilayer via electrostatic layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly. Prussian Blue (PB) nanoparticles protected by poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA–PB) were used as an example of electroactive species for the assembly. Through electrostatic interaction, the modified-graphene (PAA–graphene) was assembled together with the positively charged PDDA–PB. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) was used to demonstrate the modification of graphene sheets and microstructure of the graphene-based multilayer. Furthermore, the multilayer (PAA–graphene/PDDA–PB)n film electrode was characterized with cyclic voltammetry for its potential use in biosensing. The electrode exhibited elctrocatalytic activity for the reduction of H2O2. It can be expected that this work will stimulate the development of efficient and advanced biosensing devices and the construction of new and potentially useful nanosystems.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Graphene surface was functionalized with polyacrylic acid. ► The PAA–graphene was used to construct electrochemical functionalized multilayer. ► The multilayer electrode was investigated for potential use in biosensing. ► The combination of graphene and LbL technique can develop efficient biosensors.

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