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M. Moyo, L. Chikazaza, B. C. Nyamunda and U. Guyo, “Adsorption Batch Studies on the Removal of Pb(II) Using Maize Tassel Based Activated Carbon,” Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 2013, Article ID: 508934, 8 p.

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• TITLE: Horseradish Peroxidase Biosensor to Detect Zinc Ions in Aqueous Solutions

  AUTHORS: Mambo Moyo

  KEYWORDS: Horseradish Peroxidase; Maize Tassel; Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes; Metal Biosensor; Zn2+

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Applied Biosensor, Vol.3 No.1, February 17, 2014

  ABSTRACT: Maize tassel-multiwalled carbon nanotube (MT-MWCNT) composite has been used as a matrix for physical adsorption of horseradish peroxidase (HRP) onto the surface of a glassy carbon electrode through electrostatic interactions. The HRP/MT-MWCNT biosensor was applied for the detection of Zn2+ in aqueous solution. The biosensor designed was able to determine Zn2+ in the range of 0.35 - 12 mg/L with a detection limit of 7.5 μg/L. The inhibition was found to be reversible and uncompetitive when data were modeled using the Dixon and Cornish-Bowden plots. The biosensor was found to have good repeatability, reproducibility and high selectivity. The developed biosensor can be used to detect other HRP inhibiting trace metal ions.