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Recent Advances in Metal-Organic Framework-Based Nanozymes for Enhanced Biosensing Applications
Jianping Wang1,2, Xiaoying Zhou1, Zhonghao Dai1
1Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
Biosensors
|April 27, 2026
Summary
Metal-organic framework (MOF)-based nanozymes offer tunable catalytic properties for biosensing applications. This review explores their structure-activity relationships, diverse catalytic functions, and advancements in synthesis and application.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Nanozymes are gaining attention for mimicking natural enzymes.
- Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are porous materials with tunable structures.
- MOF-based nanozymes combine MOF properties with enzyme-like catalytic activity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically investigate the structure-catalytic performance relationship of MOF-based nanozymes.
- To review the diverse catalytic activities and optimization strategies for MOF-based nanozymes.
- To summarize the application progress of MOF-based nanozymes in biosensing.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on MOF-based nanozymes.
- Analysis of structure-property relationships.
- Summary of synthesis strategies and optimization techniques.
Main Results:
- MOF-based nanozymes exhibit high surface area, porosity, and customizable structures.
- Diverse catalytic activities include peroxidase, oxidase, catalase, SOD, and hydrolase mimics.
- Significant progress in biosensing applications like biomarker detection and pathogen recognition.
Conclusions:
- Rational design enhances MOF-based nanozyme activity and selectivity for biosensing.
- Advances in synthesis and optimization are crucial for high-efficiency applications.
- Further research is needed to address challenges and unlock full potential in biochemical sensing.

