Mahnoosh Khosravifar (PI), Vesselin Shanov

University of Cincinnati, Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Purpose: this project proposes to explore the heavy metals sensing application of 3D graphene and its related structures. Due to their large surface area, excellent electrical conductivity, and unique transport properties, graphene materials are great candidates for sensing applications.

Methods: This will be achieved by in-situ doping of nitrogen into the 3D graphene structure using Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) method. The detection of heavy metals, including Pd2+ and Cd2+ will be carried out by Square-Wave Anodic Stripping Voltammetry (SWASV) method.

Results & Conclusions: to be completed.

Impact Statement: the broader impact of this research is that this material's structure can be used for biosensing applications, including body fluid analysis, etc.