Cobalt-Dispersed Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite for the Selective lectrochemical Detection of Methyl Nicotinate

Methyl nicotinate (MN) is an important tuberculosis biomarker, and can be effectively measured using electrochemical methods. In this study, we have developed a novel N-doped phenolic polymer nanocomposite in situ dispersed with reduced graphene oxide and cobalt (Co)-nanoparticles as a sensor electrode (Co-rGO/PC). Co-nanoparticles were used for the MN recognition. Carbonization was performed for the reduction of GO and the synthesis of Co-nanoparticles. The prepared electrode materials were characterized using SEM, EDS, EIS, and CV. Tested using differential pulse voltammetry, Co-rGO/PC showed its pplicability (RSD < 6%) over 0.05–20.0 mg L−1 MN concentration with high sensitivity (S/N ratio = 3). The present method and materials can also be used for the development of sensors for the other biomarkers.