Characterization of Clay Materials from Côte d’Ivoire: Possible Application for the Electrochemical Analysis

The utilization of clay minerals as electrode modifiers is based on their unique structure and properties. In this study, clays from various regions Côte d'Ivoire were characterized for potential use in developing electrochemical sensors. samples underwent analysis via X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) mapping analysis, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), fluorescence (XRF). Results XRD, FTIR, SEM, XRF indicated that kaolinite was the primary component mineral phase all samples. These then employed modifying agents to prepare modified carbon paste electrodes, behavior ferri/ferrocyanide studied cyclic voltammetry electrodes. composite electrodes generated pastes exhibited a well-defined redox peak appeared be more sensitive than bare