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Analysis of growth mechanisms and microstructure evolution of Pb+2 minor concentrations by electrodeposition technique

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In this study, the electrodeposition technique has been used to deposit low concentrations of highly toxic lead (Pb) cations into a solution of nitrate at a constant potential of − 1 V on fluorine-doped tin oxide electrodes (FTO). Monitoring of the reaction was conducted with the assistance of a computerized potentiostat/galvanostat setup, in cyclic voltammetry and in situ chronoamperometry modemodes. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-Ray, and ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy techniques were used to examine the crystal structure, morphology, and optical properties of the lead deposits, respectively. Pb regular micro-hexagons have been identified; their size and density were significantly influenced by the cationic precursor’s concentration. The correlation between the morphological and crystallographical structures of the electrodeposits was discussed. Based on chronoamperometric measurements, a mechanism for the growth of Pb deposits on FTO substrate has been proposed. Based on the reported results, electrodeposition processes of low heavy metals concentrations in contaminated water could be optimized using the eco-friendly electrodeposition technique.

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The authors gratefully acknowledge Qassim University, represented by Deanship of scientific “Research, on the financial support for this research under the number (10130-cos-2020-1-3-I) during the academic year 1442AH/2020AD”

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  1. Department of Physics, College of Science, Qassim University, Buraidah, 51452, Saudi Arabia

    A. Rebey

  2. Department of Physics, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, PO Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia

    R. Hamdi

  3. Basic and Applied Scientific Research Center, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, PO Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia

    R. Hamdi

  4. Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Qassim University, Buraidah, 51452, Saudi Arabia

    B. Hammami

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Rebey, A., Hamdi, R. & Hammami, B. Analysis of growth mechanisms and microstructure evolution of Pb+2 minor concentrations by electrodeposition technique. Eur. Phys. J. Plus 137, 295 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/s13360-022-02345-y

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