High‐Sensitivity Determination of Lead(II) and Cadmium(II) Based on the CNTs‐PSS/Bi Composite Film Electrode

A high‐sensitivity sensing platform for lead(II) and cadmium(II) based on the bismuth modified carbon nanotubes (CNTs)‐poly(sodium 4‐styrenesulfonate) composite film electrode (CNTs‐PSS/Bi) was fabricated. The composite film CNTs‐PSS/Bi provided remarkably improved sensitivity and reproducibility compared with previously reported CNTs‐modified electrodes. The detection limits were estimated to be 0.04 ppb for lead(II) and 0.02 ppb for cadmium(II) with a preconcentration time of 120 s, respectively. The linear responses of Cd2+ and Pb2+ were over the ranges of 0.5–50 ppb and 0.5–90 ppb, respectively. Finally, the practical application of the proposed method was verified in the real water sample with satisfactory results.