Two-dimensional Binary Nanosheets (Bi2Te3@g-C3N4): Application toward the Electrochemical Detection of Food Toxic Chemical (Ractopamine)

Abstract Bismuth telluride is considered as an efficient and super-active electrocatalyst in the sector of electrochemical application. Herein, we prepared binary nanosheets (Bi2Te3) through simple solvothermal and hydrothermal method. Furthermore, to enhance the electrocatalytic activity, graphitic carbon nitrides nanosheets (g-C3N4) were used to prepare the composition of Bi2Te3/g-C3N4 binary nanosheets (BNs) with help of hydrothermal energy. Moreover, Bi2Te3/g-C3N4 hybrid was characterized by various techniques (XRD, XPS, SEM, TEM, EDS and EIS analysis). The electrochemical performance of Bi2Te3/g-C3N4 BNs modified GCEs were analyzed by electrochemical technique (DPV, EIS and CV methods). As modified the Bi2Te3/g-C3N4 BNs modified electrode exhibits excellent electrochemical activity towards food toxic ractopamine (RAC) with high-sensitive and nano-molar detection limit (LOD). Besides, the practical ability was analyzed to detect the RAC in meat samples using Bi2Te3/g-C3N4 BNs modified GCE.