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Highly sensitive and selective electrochemical sensor for carbendazim detection in fruit juice using novel bi-metallic metal organic framework anchored graphite rod electrode

Dey B., Kushwaha K.S., Ullah I. et al. · Inorganic Chemistry Communications · 2025 · 114643

3materials
4samples
1synthesis routes
16measurements
48results
6claims and caveats

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Application RelevanceSupport assessment: High

Ni-Fe(PDC)/GR can quantify carbendazim in spiked strawberry and apple juice with satisfactory recoveries and low RSD values.

Caveat: Only spiked recovery tests are reported; non-spiked samples showed no DPV signal in the fixed potential window.

10 · 4. Conclusions · Table 2 · Linked to 3 structured results

CaveatSupport assessment: High

The article reports inconsistent LOD values: 2.3 nM in the abstract but 3.2 nM in the DPV section, Table 1 and conclusion.

Caveat: The extraction marks 3.2 nM as best value because it is repeated in the detailed results and table.

1 and 8 · Abstract; 3.8. Differential pulse voltammetry study · Table 1 · Linked to 2 structured results

Composite RoleSupport assessment: High

Anchoring the bimetallic Ni-Fe(PDC) MOF on conductive graphite lowers charge-transfer resistance relative to pure MOF and improves electrochemical charge-transfer kinetics.

Caveat: This is an electrode-level EIS comparison, not a four-probe intrinsic framework conductivity measurement.

8 · 3.7. Cyclic voltammetry study · Fig. 6c · Linked to 2 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: Medium

The high surface area, pore volume and mesoporous/microporous structure of the MOF-deposited graphite rod improve analyte adsorption and carbendazim detection.

Caveat: The link is argued from correlated morphology/porosity and sensing performance; no isolated kinetic adsorption experiment is reported.

4 · 3.4. Surface analysis · Fig. 1d,e · Linked to 5 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

Carbendazim redox reaction kinetics at the Ni-Fe(PDC)/GR sensor follow a diffusion-controlled mechanism.

Caveat: Based on linear peak-current dependence on square-root scan rate.

6 · 3.7. Cyclic voltammetry study · Fig. 4c · Linked to 1 structured result

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

The carbendazim oxidation reaction on Ni-Fe(PDC)/GR is assigned to a two-electron/two-proton process.

Caveat: Electron number is calculated from electrochemical equations and pH slope is near but not equal to the Nernst value.

7 · 3.7. Cyclic voltammetry study · Fig. 5 and Fig. 6e · Linked to 2 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
Graphite rodCunknown · UnknownConductive graphite rod substrate/control, 100 mm length and 3 mm diameter.2 · 2.1. Chemicals
Ni-Fe(PDC)/GR hybrid rod electrodeNi-Fe(PDC) MOF anchored on graphite rodNi and Fe centres in bimetallic MOF coating · 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylate (PDC)unknown · CompositePorous pebble-like Ni-Fe(PDC)MOF uniformly deposited on graphite rod; composite contains conductive graphite and non-conductive bimetallic MOF.1 · Abstract
Ni-Fe(PDC) bimetallic metal-organic frameworkNi-Fe(PDC)MOF; exact framework formula not reportedNi and Fe ions from nickel nitrate hexahydrate and ferric nitrate nonahydrate · 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylate (PDC)unknown · PristineBimetallic Ni-Fe-PDC MOF skeleton; XRD shows crystalline peaks assigned to (111), (102), (022), (006), (002), (302), (044), (400), (334), and (200) planes; XPS confirms Ni, Fe, C, N, and O.2 · 2.2. Fabrication of self-standing Ni-Fe(PDC)@graphite rod electrode

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
Bare graphite rod (GR)research_0238__mat__mat_graphite_rodElectrode · Pristine Control · UnknownCommercial graphite rod used as unmodified control and as substrate for MOF growth.graphite rod · length 100 mm; diameter 3 mm2 · 2.1. Chemicals
Self-standing Ni-Fe(PDC)/GR electroderesearch_0238__mat__mat_ni_fe_pdc_grElectrode · Target Sample · CompositeOne-step solvothermal growth of Ni-Fe(PDC) MOF on graphite rod, washed and dried at 80 deg C overnight.graphite rod · graphite rod length 100 mm; diameter 3 mm; MOF coating thickness not reported2 · 2.2. Fabrication of self-standing Ni-Fe(PDC)@graphite rod electrode · Scheme 1
Pure Ni-Fe(PDC)MOF electrode/controlresearch_0238__mat__mat_ni_fe_pdc_mofElectrode · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkPure MOF control used in electrochemical comparison; detailed electrode fabrication for the MOF-only control is not separately described.8 · 3.7. Cyclic voltammetry study · Fig. 6c
Ni-Fe(PDC)/GR in spiked strawberry and apple juiceresearch_0238__mat__mat_ni_fe_pdc_grElectrode · Target Sample · CompositeNi-Fe(PDC)/GR sensor used with filtered, 100-times diluted strawberry/apple juice supernatants spiked with carbendazim.graphite rod3 · 2.5. Real sample pretreatment