Regardless of the
adverse effects of Bisphenol A (BPA), its use
in industry and in day-to-day life is increasing at a higher rate
every year. In the present study, a simple and reliable chemical approach
was used to develop an efficient BPA sensor based on a Co–Ru-based
heterometallic supramolecular polymer (polyCoRu). Surface morphology
and elemental analysis were examined using scanning electron microscopy
(SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Furthermore,
functional group analysis was accomplished by Fourier transform infrared
spectroscopy (FT-IR). UV–vis spectroscopy was used to confirm
the complexation in the ratio of 0.5:0.5:1 (metal 1/metal 2/ligand).
Electrochemical characterization of the synthesized polyCoRu was conducted
using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
(EIS) analyses. The study identified two distinct linear dynamic ranges
for the detection of BPA, 0.197–2.94 and 3.5–17.72 μM.
The regression equation was utilized to determine the sensitivity
and limit of detection (LOD), resulting in values of 0.6 μA
cm–2 μM–1 and 0.02 μM
(S/N = 3), respectively. The kinetics of BPA oxidation at the polyCoRu/GCE
were investigated to evaluate the heterogeneous rate constant (k), charge transfer coefficient (α), and the number
of electrons transferred during the oxidation and rate-determining
step. A probable electrochemical reaction mechanism has been presented
for further comprehending the phenomena occurring at the electrode
surface. The practical applicability of the fabricated electrode was
analyzed using tap water, resulting in a high percentage of recovery
ranging from 96 to 105%. Furthermore, the reproducibility and stability
data demonstrated the excellent performance of polyCoRu/GCE.