Lemon Aids Green Synthesis of Reduced Graphene Oxide-Based FET Sensors for the Detection of Lead and Cadmium Ions in Water

Nimisha, Monojit Mondal, Avik Sett, Virendra Kumar Tewari, Tarun Kanti Bhattacharyya*

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Abstract

Graphene is the most fascinating material due to its exceptional electrical and mechanical properties. The reduced form of graphene oxide (GO) is best suitable for sensor applications. There are numerous methods available for reducing GO by synthetic reducing agents that are not environment-friendly and cost-effective. Therefore, in this research work, natural lemon juice is used as a potential reducing agent. It creates defects on the GO surface by altering various functional groups. These are clearly visible in Raman and FTIR results and help in the sensing of the lead (Pb2+) and cadmium (Cd2+) ions. Field effect transistor (FET) based active structure is used to amplify its sensitivity and discriminate the lead and cadmium ions by tuning the gate voltage. The optimized gate voltages for lead (Pb2+) and cadmium (Cd2+) ions are -1.6 V and 0.8 V, respectively, at which the sensor shows the maximum response. This green synthesis approach of sensor fabrication highlights sustainable and cost-effective solutions in the field of reduced graphene-based FET sensors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 IEEE Sensors, SENSORS 2024 - Conference Proceedings
PublisherIEEE
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9798350363517
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event2024 IEEE Sensors, SENSORS 2024 - Kobe, Japan
Duration: 20 Oct 202423 Oct 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings of IEEE Sensors
ISSN (Print)1930-0395
ISSN (Electronic)2168-9229

Conference

Conference2024 IEEE Sensors, SENSORS 2024
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKobe
Period20/10/2423/10/24

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Keywords

  • Field Effect Transistor (FET)
  • Graphene oxide (GO)
  • Green synthesis
  • Reduced graphene oxide via lemon (rGO-L)
  • Selectivity

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