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Wei Z, Zhang H, Zhang F, Xia J, Meng Q, Huang H, Wang Z. Construction of self-enhanced luminescence probes based on Ti 3C 2 reducibility for ultrasensitive PNK analysis. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 256:116236. [PMID: 38608494 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Au nano-clusters (Au NCs) were promising electrochemiluminescence (ECL) nano-materials. However, the small size of Au NCs presented a challenge in terms of their immobilization during the construction of an ECL biosensing platform. This limitation significantly hindered the wider application of Au NCs in the ECL field. In this work, we successfully used the reducibility of Ti3C2 to fabricate in situ a self-enhanced nano-probe Ti3C2-TiO2-Au NCs. The strategy of in situ generation not only improved the immobilization of Au NCs on the probe but also eliminated the requirement of adding reducing agents during preparation. In addition, in situ generated TiO2 could serve as a co-reaction accelerator, shortening the electron transfer distance between S2O82- and Au NCs, thereby improving the utilization of intermediates and enhancing the ECL response of Au NCs. The constructed ECL sensing platform could achieve sensitive detection of polynucleotide kinase (PNK). At the same time, the 5'-end phosphate group of DNA phosphorylation could chelate with a large amount of Ti on the surface of Ti3C2, thereby achieving the goal of specific detection of PNK. The sensor based on self-enhanced ECL probes had a broad dynamic range spanning for PNK detection from 10.0 to 1.0 × 107 μU mL-1, with a limit of detection of 1.6 μU mL-1. Moreover, the ECL sensor showed satisfactory detection performance in HeLa cell lysate and serum. This study not only provided insights for addressing the issue of ECL luminescence efficiency in Au NCs but also presented novel concepts for ECL self-enhancement strategies.
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- Zhihao Wei
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao Application Technology Innovation Center of Photoelectric Biosensing for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Center of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao Application Technology Innovation Center of Photoelectric Biosensing for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Center of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China; School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Engineering, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao Application Technology Innovation Center of Photoelectric Biosensing for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Center of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao Application Technology Innovation Center of Photoelectric Biosensing for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Center of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao Application Technology Innovation Center of Photoelectric Biosensing for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Center of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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Guo A, Song M, Chen Q, Zhang Z, Feng Y, Hu X, Liu M. Enhanced Label-Free Photoelectrochemical Strategy for Pollutant Detection: Using Surface Oxygen Vacancies-Enriched BiVO 4 Photoanode. Anal Chem 2024; 96:9944-9952. [PMID: 38843071 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c01157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2024]
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Label-free photoelectrochemical sensors have the advantages of high sensitivity and a simple electrode structure. However, its performance is greatly limited due to the photoactive materials' weak photoactivity and poor stability. Herein, a robust homogeneous photoelectrochemical (PEC) aptasensor has been constructed for atrazine (ATZ) based on photoetching (PE) surface oxygen vacancies (Ov)-enriched Bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) (PE-BVO). The surface of the Ov improves the carrier separation ability of BiVO4, thus providing a superior signal substrate for the sensor. A thiol molecular layer self-assembled on PE-BVO acts as a blocker, while 2D graphene acts as a signal-on probe after release from the aptamer-graphene complex. The fabricated sensor has a wide linear detection range of 0.5 pM to 10.0 nM and a low detection limit of 0.34 pM (S/N = 3) for ATZ. In addition, it can efficiently work in a wide pH range (3-13) and high ionic strength (∼6 M Na+), which provides promising opportunities for detecting environmental pollutants under complex conditions.
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- Aijiao Guo
- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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Liu S, Meng S, Li Y, Dong N, Wei Y, Li Y, Liu D, You T. Integrated Photoelectrochemical-SERS Platform Based on Plasmonic Metal-Semiconductor Heterostructures for Multidimensional Charge Transfer Analysis and Enhanced Patulin Detection. ACS Sens 2024. [PMID: 38783424 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Comprehending the charge transfer mechanism at the semiconductor interfaces is crucial for enhancing the electronic and optical performance of sensing devices. Yet, relying solely on single signal acquisition methods at the interface hinders a comprehensive understanding of the charge transfer under optical excitation. Herein, we present an integrated photoelectrochemical surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (PEC-SERS) platform based on quantum dots/metal-organic framework (CdTe/Yb-TCPP) nanocomposites for investigating the charge transfer mechanism under photoexcitation in multiple dimensions. This integrated platform allows simultaneous PEC and SERS measurements with a 532 nm laser. The obtained photocurrent and Raman spectra of the CdTe/Yb-TCPP nanocomposites are simultaneously influenced by variable bias voltages, and the correlation between them enables us to predict the charge transfer pathway. Moreover, we integrate gold nanorods (Au NRs) into the PEC-SERS system by using magnetic separation and DNA biometrics to construct a biosensor for patulin detection. This biosensor demonstrates the voltage-driven ON/OFF switching of PEC and SERS signals, a phenomenon attributed to the plasmon resonance effect of Au NRs at different voltages, thereby influencing charge transfer. The detection of patulin in apples verified the applicability of the biosensor. The study offers an efficient approach to understanding semiconductor-metal interfaces and presents a new avenue for designing high-performance biosensors.
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- Shuda Liu
- Key Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Equipment and Technology (Jiangsu University), Ministry of Education, School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Equipment and Technology (Jiangsu University), Ministry of Education, School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Equipment and Technology (Jiangsu University), Ministry of Education, School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Equipment and Technology (Jiangsu University), Ministry of Education, School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Equipment and Technology (Jiangsu University), Ministry of Education, School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Equipment and Technology (Jiangsu University), Ministry of Education, School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Equipment and Technology (Jiangsu University), Ministry of Education, School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Equipment and Technology (Jiangsu University), Ministry of Education, School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
- College of Agricultural Equipment Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, Henan, China
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Hu J, Gao X, Gu M, Sun Y, Dong Y, Wang GL. Target mediated bioreaction to engineer surface vacancy effect on Bi 2O 2S nanosheets for photoelectrochemical detection of FEN1. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1301:342467. [PMID: 38553124 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Photoelectrochemistry represents a promising technique for bioanalysis, though its application for the detection of Flap endonuclease 1 (FEN1) has not been tapped. Herein, this work reports the exploration of creating oxygen vacancies (Ov) in situ onto the surface of Bi2O2S nanosheets via the attachment of dopamine (DA), which underlies a new anodic PEC sensing strategy for FEN1 detection in label-free, immobilization-free and high-throughput modes. In connection to the target-mediated rolling circle amplification (RCA) reaction for modulating the release of the DA aptamer to capture DA, the detection system showed good performance toward FEN1 analysis with a linear detection range of 0.001-10 U/mL and a detection limit of 1.4 × 10-4 U/mL (S/N = 3). This work features the bioreaction engineered surface vacancy effect of Bi2O2S nanosheets as a PEC sensing strategy, which allows a simple, easy to perform, sensitive and selective method for the detection of FEN1. This sensing strategy might have wide applications in versatile bioasssays, considering the diversity of a variety of biological reactions may produce the DA aptamer.
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- Jiangwei Hu
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
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Gu M, Yu Z, Wu X, Sun Y, Hu J, Dong Y, Wang GL. Thioredoxin Reductase-Mediated Reaction Evokes In Situ Surface Polarization Effect on BiOIO 3: Toward a New Sensing Strategy for Cathodic Photoelectrochemistry. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:8518-8526. [PMID: 38335724 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c18323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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We have witnessed the fast progress of cathodic photoelectrochemistry over the past decades, though its signal transduction tactic still lacks diversity. Exploring new sensing strategies for cathodic photoelectrochemistry is extremely demanding yet hugely challenging. This article puts forward a unique idea to incorporate an enzymatic reaction-invoked surface polarization effect (SPE) on the surface of BiOIO3 to implement an innovative cathodic photoelectrochemical (PEC) bioanalysis. Specifically, the thioredoxin reductase (TrxR)-mediated reaction produced the polar glutathione (GSH), which spontaneously coordinated to the surface of BiOIO3 and induced SPE by forming a polarized electric field, resulting in improved electron (e-) and hole (h+) pair separation efficiency and an enhanced photocurrent output. Correlating this phenomenon with the detection of TrxR exhibited a high performance in terms of sensitivity and selectivity, achieving a linear range of 0.007-0.5 μM and a low detection limit of 2.0 nM (S/N = 3). This study brings refreshing inspiration for the cathodic PEC signal transduction tactic through enzyme-mediated in situ reaction to introduce SPE, which enriches the diversity of available signaling molecules. Moreover, this study unveils the potential of in situ generated SPE for extended and futuristic applications.
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- Mengmeng Gu
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biochemical Analysis, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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Liu Q, Guo Z, Hou X, Huang G, You T. Signal Modulation of Organic Photoelectrochemical Transistor by a Z-Scheme Photocathodic Gate: An Innovative Dual Amplification Strategy for Sensitive Aptasensing Application. Anal Chem 2023; 95:17108-17116. [PMID: 37948569 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c04258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Pursuing a more efficient signal amplification strategy is highly demanded for improving the performance of the promising cathodic photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensors. In this work, we present an extremely effective dual signal amplification strategy by the integration of a Z-scheme nanohybrids-based photocathode with the effective signal modulation of an organic photoelectrochemical transistor (OPECT) device. Specifically, photocathodic gate material of CdTe-BiOBr nanohybrids with a Z-scheme electron-transfer route was designed and synthesized for preliminary improvement of the activity of the photogate; afterward, signal modulation of the OPECT system by the photocathodic gate of CdTe-BiOBr was then accomplished for further signal amplification by 2 orders of magnitude. As a result, the output PEC signal of CdTe-BiOBr was enhanced by 17.5-fold as compared to BiOBr, and the channel current (IDS) of the OPECT device was 117-fold magnified than its gate current (IG) response. Exemplified by tetracycline (TC) as a model target and aptamer as the specific recognition element, a versatile cathodic aptasensing platform was constructed based on the proposed OPECT device. The introduced OPECT aptasensor merits advantages, including a good linear range (1.0 × 10-12 to 1.0 × 10-6 M), a low limit of detection (4.2 × 10-13 M), and superior sensitivity than the traditional PEC methods for TC detection, which represents a universal protocol for developing the innovative photocathodic OPECT sensing platform toward accurate analysis.
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- Qian Liu
- Key Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Equipment and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
- CECEP Solar Energy Technology (Zhenjiang) Co., Ltd., Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Equipment and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Equipment and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- CECEP Solar Energy Technology (Zhenjiang) Co., Ltd., Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Equipment and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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Liao R, Dai S, Liu B, Deng W, Tan Y, Xie Q. Photocurrent Polarity Switchable Sensing of Hyaluronidase Activity by Regulating Electrostatic Interactions between Two Semiconductors. Anal Chem 2023; 95:16754-16760. [PMID: 37919241 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c04004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Photocurrent polarity switchable photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensing has superior accuracy and anti-interference ability to conventional PEC sensing. The development of a novel strategy for photocurrent polarity switchable sensing is of great interest. Herein, a novel strategy for photocurrent polarity switchable sensing is reported by regulating electrostatic interactions between two semiconductor photoactive materials. Hyaluronic acid (HA)-modified CuO nanosheets show a negatively charged surface, which prevents the attachment of CuO nanosheets to negatively charged CdS nanodendrite-modified photoelectrodes because of the strong electrostatic repulsion. In the presence of hyaluronidase (HAase), the specific hydrolysis of HA on the surface of CuO by HAase can yield a positively charged surface, so CuO can be attached to a CdS-modified photoelectrode via electrostatic attraction, leading to photocurrent polarity switching. The photocurrent polarity switchable detection of HAase activity is achieved with an ultralow detection limit of 2 × 10-3 U mL-1 and a wide linear detection range between 0.01 and 100 U mL-1. This work provides a new and effective photocurrent polarity switching strategy for PEC sensing and a simple and efficient method for detecting HAase activity.
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- Rong Liao
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
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Qin Y, Zhang J, Tan R, Wu Z, Liu M, Li J, Xu M, Gu W, Zhu C, Hu L. Small-Molecule Probe-Induced In Situ-Sensitized Photoelectrochemical Biosensor for Monitoring α-Glucosidase Activity. ACS Sens 2023; 8:3257-3263. [PMID: 37566793 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.3c01269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Semiconductor-based photoelectrochemical (PEC) biosensors have garnered significant attention in the field of disease diagnosis and treatment. However, the recognition units of these biosensors are mainly limited to bioactive macromolecules, which hinder the photoelectric response due to their insulating characteristics. In this study, we develop an in situ-sensitized strategy that utilizes a small-molecule probe at the interface of the photoelectrode to accurately detect α-glucosidase (α-Glu) activity. Silane, a prototype small-molecule probe, was surface-modified on graphitic carbon nitride to generate Si nanoparticles upon reacting with hydroquinone, the enzymatic product of α-Glu. The in situ formed heterojunction enhances the light-harvesting property and photoexcited carrier separation efficiency. As a result, the in situ-sensitized PEC biosensor demonstrates excellent accuracy, a low detection limit, and outstanding anti-interference ability, showing good applicability in evaluating α-Glu activity and its inhibitors in human serum samples. This novel in situ sensitization approach using small-molecule probes opens up new avenues for developing simple and efficient PEC biosensing platforms by replacing conventional biorecognition elements.
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- Ying Qin
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensing Technology and Health, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensing Technology and Health, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensing Technology and Health, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensing Technology and Health, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensing Technology and Health, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensing Technology and Health, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensing Technology and Health, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensing Technology and Health, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensing Technology and Health, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Plasma Chemistry and Advanced Materials, Hubei Engineering Technology Research Center of Optoelectronic and New Energy Materials, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, P. R. China
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Electron transfer in protein modifications: from detection to imaging. Sci China Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-022-1417-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Cathodic photoelectrochemical sensor developed for glutathione detection based on carrier transport in a Ti3C2Tx/AgI heterojunction. Anal Chim Acta 2022; 1233:340487. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2022.340487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Self-Powered Photoelectrochemical Assay for Hg2+ Detection Based on g-C3N4-CdS-CuO Composites and Redox Cycle Signal Amplification Strategy. CHEMOSENSORS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors10070286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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A highly sensitive self-powered photoelectrochemical (spPEC) sensing platform was constructed for Hg2+ determination based on the g-C3N4-CdS-CuO co-sensitized photoelectrode and a visible light-induced redox cycle for signal amplification. Through successively coating the single-layer g-C3N4, CdS, and CuO onto the surface of an electrode, the modified electrode exhibited significantly enhanced PEC activity. The microstructure of the material was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). However, the boost in photocurrent could be noticeably suppressed due to the consumption of hole-scavenging agents (reduced glutathione) by the added Hg2+. Under optimal conditions, we discovered that the photocurrent was linearly related to the Hg2+ concentration in the range of 5 pM–100 nM. The detection limit for Hg2+ was 0.84 pM. Moreover, the spPEC sensor demonstrated good performance for the detection of mercury ions in human urine and artificial saliva.
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