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Analyst. 2009 Oct;134(10):2021-7. doi: 10.1039/b909748a. Epub 2009 Aug 14.

Electrochemical properties of gas-generated silver nanoparticles in the presence of cyano- and chloride-containing compounds.

The Analyst

Armando J Marenco, David B Pedersen, Shiliang Wang, Michael W P Petryk, Heinz-Bernhard Kraatz

Affiliations

  1. Department of Chemistry, University of Saskatchewan, 110 Science Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7N 5C9.

PMID: 19768209 DOI: 10.1039/b909748a

Abstract

The electrochemistry of gas-generated naked Ag nanoparticles deposited on indium-tin oxide covered glass plates is compared to bulk polycrystalline Ag. The nano-specific electrochemistry has been identified and includes the preferential formation of beta-oxides. In 100 mM KOH supporting electrolyte, disruption of beta-oxide formation is exploited to test for the presence of diethyl cyanophosphonate. While in 8.0 M KOH, beta-oxide formation is enhanced leading to testing capabilities for 2-chloroethyl ethyl sulfide. These non-redox active compounds are effective simulants for the chemical warfare agents Tabun nerve agent and sulfur mustard, respectively.

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