Synergistic Interface Engineering of Co(OH)2@AgNPs Heterostructure for Trace Electrochemical Hg2+ Detection

Key Points

• The study aims to enhance the detection of trace mercury ions using a novel electrochemical sensor.
• Developed a heterostructure combining Co(OH)2 and AgNPs.
• Conducted electrochemical analyses to evaluate sensor performance.
• Tested sensor sensitivity and selectivity for Hg2+ detection.
• Achieved higher sensitivity for detecting Hg2+ compared to existing sensors.
• Sensor showed reliable performance at trace levels.
• Demonstrated potential for real-time environmental monitoring.