Determination of Zinc Level in Serum and Urine of COVID-19 Patients by New Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Carbon Paste Electrode

Emad  Salaam Abood; Ahmed Salim Abed; Hawraa  Kareem Judi

Emad Salaam Abood Department of Medical Physics, Hilla University College, Babylon, Iraq.
Ahmed Salim Abed Department of Medical Physics, Hilla University College, Babylon, Iraq
Hawraa Kareem Judi Department of Medical Physics, Hilla University College, Babylon, Iraq

Keywords: CoVID-19, ZnO Nanoparticles, Cyclic Voltammetry, Electrode

Abstract

Introduction: Zinc is one of the most essential bio-elements, especially when it comes to the human bodyâ€™s defence against viral or bacterial invaders, for individuals infected with Coronavirus, many experts recommend taking zinc supplements.

Method: To assess the amount of zinc in the blood and urine of the wounded patients, a novel analytical technique with high purity and sensitivity is needed. It must also be affordable, short-time and waste less and not take a long time to analyse.

Results: Zinc oxide nanoparticles are used to fabricate an electrode with excellent sensitivity and selectivity for zinc ions.

Conclusion: Finally, after testing, it was shown that utilising the cyclic voltammetry technique, zinc oxide nanoparticles carbon past electrode were very sensitive and selective in detecting minute changes in current caused by both the reduction and oxidation processes in COVID patients. Variations in the surrounding environment were also examined for optimum results.

How to cite this article:
Abood ES, Abed AS, Judi HK. Determination of Zinc Level in Serum and Urine of COVID-19 Patients by New Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Carbon Paste Electrode. Special Issue - COVID-19 & Other Communicable Disease. 2022;75-81.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/0019.5138.202212

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