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Non-enzymatic electrochemical hydrogen peroxide biosensor based on reduction graphene oxide-persimmon tannin‑platinum
Yong Huang1, Yewei Xue2, Junxiang Zeng2
1School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin, Guangxi 541004, China; National Center for International Research of Biological Targeting Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Biological Targeting Diagnosis and Therapy Research, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China.
Abstract:
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is one of the most universal and essential ingredients in distinct biological tissues. Herein, a novel non-enzymatic sensor based on reduction graphene oxide-persimmon tannin‑platinum nanocomposite (RGO-PT-Pt) was exploited for H2O2 detection. RGO-PT-Pt nanocomposite was prepared by reduction procedure with ascorbic acid as reducing agent and characterized by Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), ultraviolet visible spectroscopy (UV-vis) and Fourier infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). Taking advantage of high electro-catalytic efficiency of Pt nanoparticles, high electronic conductivity and large surface area of RGO, and significant adsorption ability of PT on metal ions and its prevention of agglomeration to promote RGO dispersion, RGO-PT-Pt nanocomposite revealed better catalytic ability towards H2O2 via a synergistic effect. Under the optimal conditions, the RGO-PT-Pt non-enzymatic biosensor exhibited outstanding electrocatalytic activity towards H2O2 reduction. The amperometric response demonstrated a linear relationship with H2O2 concentration from 1.0 to100 μM with the correlation coefficient of 0.9931. The limit of detection was 0.26 μM (S/N = 3) and the response time was 3 s. Furthermore, the fabricated sensor exhibited a practical applicability in the quantification of H2O2 in human serum samples with an excellent recovery rate. Due to excellent performance such as fast response time, low detection limit, high stability and selectivity, the RGO-PT-Pt non-enzymatic biosensor has potential application in clinical diagnostics.
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