Novel Composite of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes and Gold Nanoparticles Stabilized by Chitosan and Hydrophilic Ionic Liquid for Direct Electron Transfer of Glucose Oxidase

A novel composite was fabricated through dispersing multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) in gold nanoparticle (GPs) colloid stabilized by chitosan and ionic liquid (i.e., 1‐butyl‐3‐methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, BMIMBF₄). Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) experiment showed that the GPs highly dispersed on the MWNTs probably due to the electrostatic interaction among GPs, MWNTs and the imidazolium cation of BMIMBF₄. X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) indicated that thus‐formed gold nanostructure was mediated by BMIMBF₄. When glucose oxidase (GOD) was immobilized on the composite (MWNTs‐GPs) its ultraviolet‐visible absorption spectrum kept almost unchanged. The immobilized GOD coated glassy carbon electrode (GOD/MWNTs‐GPs/GC) exhibited a pair of well‐defined peaks in 0.10 M pH 7.0 phosphate buffer solution (PBS), with a formal potential of ?0.463 V (vs. SCE). The electrochemical process involved two‐electron transfer. The electron transfer coefficient was ca.0.56 and the electron transfer rate constant was 9.36 s^?1. Furthermore, the immobilized GOD presented good catalytic activity to the oxidation of glucose in air‐saturated PBS. The K_m and I_m values were estimated to be 13.7 μM and 0.619 μA. The GOD/MWNTs‐GPs/GC electrode displayed good stability and reproducibility.     

基于钯纳米颗粒修饰直立碳纳米管电极的电化学葡萄糖生物传感器

将电化学氧化生成的Pd(Ⅳ)离子配合到直立碳纳米管(ACNTs)上, 使其还原为纳米颗粒(Pb nps), 从而制得Pd nps-ACNTs纳米复合物电极, 经过葡萄糖氧化酶(GOD)进一步修饰后, 制成GOD/Pds nps/ACNTs酶电极, 通过测量GOD和葡萄糖酶促反应中产生的H₂O₂含量, 进而监测葡萄糖浓度. 实验结果表明, 电极表面大量Pd纳米颗粒的存在显著提高了传感器的检测灵敏度, 使酶电极具有响应时间短(<5 s)及检测电位低(<0.4 V)等优点.     

Gold Nanoparticles Modified Titania Nanotube Arrays for Amperometric Determination of Ascorbic Acid

Development and use of highly ordered, vertically aligned TiO₂ nanotube arrays modified with gold nanoparticles for the selective detection of ascorbic acid (AA) in the presence of uric acid and glucose are reported here. Gold nanoparticles were electrodeposited on the Nanotube arrays by CV. The sensor was characterized using SEM, EDS, CV, and EIS. It showed very good performance with a sensitivity of 46.8 μA mM^?1 cm^?2, response time below 2 seconds and linearity in the range of 1 μM to 5 mM with a detection limit of 0.1 μM and was tested for the AA concentration in pharmaceutical preparations.     

A Novel Glucose Biosensor Based on Glucose Oxidase Immobilized on AuPt Nanoparticle – Carbon Nanotube – Ionic Liquid Hybrid Coated Electrode

A novel amperometric glucose biosensor is presented in this article, which is based on the adsorption of glucose oxidase on gold‐platinum nanoparticle (AuPt NP)‐multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWNT) – ionic liquid (i.e., 1‐octyl‐3‐methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate, [OMIM]PF₆) composite. The gold‐platinum nanoparticles is prepared through direct electrodeposition. Owing to the synergistic action of AuPt nanoparticle, MWNT and [OMIM]PF₆, the biosensor shows good response to glucose, with wide linear range (0.01 to 9.49 mM), short response time (3 s), and high sensitivity (3.47 μA mM⁻¹). With the biosensor the determination of glucose in human serum is performed.     

Determination of Oxytetracycline with a Gold Electrode Modified by Chitosan-Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Multilayer Films and Gold Nanoparticles

A molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensor was fabricated based on a gold electrode modified by chitosan-multiwalled carbon nanotube composite (CS-MWCNTs) multilayer films and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) for convenient and sensitive determination of oxytetracycline (OTC). The multilayer of CS-MWCNTs composites and AuNPs were used to augment electronic transmission and sensitivity. The molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) were synthesized using OTC as the template molecule and o-phenylenediamine (OPD) as the functional monomer. They were modified on a gold electrode by electropolymerization. The electrochemical behavior of OTC at the imprinted sensor was characterized by cyclic voltammetry (CV), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and amperometry. The molecularly imprinted sensor showed high selectivity and excellent stability toward OTC. The linear range was from 3.0 × 10^?8 to 8.0 × 10^?5 mol/L, with a limit of detection (LOD) of 2.7 × 10^?8 mol/L (S/N = 3). The developed sensor showed good recovery in spiked samples analysis.     

氧化铅掺杂碳纳米管糊预氧化电流型葡萄糖生物传感器的研究

以掺杂预氧化物质(二氧化铅)、电子介体(二茂铁羧酸)和碳纳米管作电极材料,研制预氧化电流型葡萄糖生物传感器.碳纳米管糊中掺入二氧化铅可消除抗坏血酸、尿酸等还原性物质对葡萄糖测定的干扰,该传感器在+0.40 V(vs.SCE)的工作电位下仍保持良好的抗干扰能力(对含有1.0 mmo.lL-1的葡萄糖溶液,1.8 mmo.lL-1的抗坏血酸和2.2 mmo.lL-1的尿酸均不产生干扰)和较快的响应速率(10 s),响应电流与葡萄糖浓度在0.50~20 mmo.lL-1范围内呈良好的线性关系,相关系数为0.9987.此传感器用于人体血清中葡萄糖的测定,结果满意.     

A Label‐Free Amperometric Immunosensor Based on Redox‐Active Ferrocene‐Branched Chitosan/Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Conductive Composite and Gold Nanoparticles

A novel immunosensor has been developed by self‐assembling Au NPs onto a ferrocene‐branched chitosan/multiwalled carbon nanotubes (CS‐Fc/MWCNTs) modified electrode for the sensitive determination of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). The formation of CS‐Fc effectively avoids the leakage of Fc and retains its electrochemical activity. Incorporation of MWCNTs and Au NPs into CS‐Fc further increases the electrochemical active Fc in the CS films and provides interactive sites for the immobilization of HBsAb. The morphologies and electrochemistry of the formed biofilm were investigated by using scanning electron microscopy and electrochemical techniques. The immunosensor exhibits a specific response to HBsAg in the range of 1.0–420 ng mL^?1. Excellent analytical performance, fabrication reproducibility and operational stability of the proposed immunosensor indicated its promising application in clinical diagnostics.     

Amperometric Glucose Biosensor Based on Ultrafine Platinum Nanoparticles

Abstract

In the present paper the ultrafine and highly dispersed platinum nanoparticles (average size 3 nm) were used for the construction of a glucose biosensor in a simple method. An excellent response to glucose has been obtained with a high sensitivity (137.7 µA mM^?1 cm^?2) and fast response time (5 s). The biosensor showed a detection limit of 5 µM (at the ratio of signal to noise, S/N=3) and a linear range form 0.2 to 3.2 mM with a correlation coefficient r=0.999. The apparent Michaelis–Menten constant (k _m) and the maximum current were estimated to be 9.36 and 1.507 mA mM^?1 cm^?2, respectively. In addition, effects of pH value, applied potential and the interferents on the amperometric response of the sensor were investigated and discussed.     

Gold Nanobone/Carbon Nanotube Hybrids for the Efficient Nonenzymatic Detection of H2O2 and Glucose

We report a facile strategy for the synthesis of gold nanobone/carbon nanotube (CNT@GNB) nanoassemblies, which were prepared through hybridization of CNTs and GNBs mediated by a thiolated pyrene derivative. The SEM images confirmed the successful construction of the CNT@GNB nanoassemblies. Screen printed electrodes modified with the CNT@GNB nanoassemblies exhibited decent electrocatalytic activity, large surface‐to‐volume ratios, high electrochemical reversibility, and efficient electron transport properties, thereby enabling stable and sensitive nonenzymatic detection of H₂O₂ and glucose, with detection limits of 0.8 µM and 0.07 mM, respectively. Moreover, no interference was observed at a potential of +0.38 V for the interfering species, such as ascorbic acid and urea, indicating high selectivity toward the glucose detection.     

Preparation of Amino-functionalized Multiwall Carbon Nanotube/Gold Nanoparticle Composites

Multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWNT) were modified orderly with carboxyl groups and amino groups. The MWNT/gold nanoparticle composites were formed when the amino‐functionalized MWNT was interacted with gold colloids. The functionalized MWNT was characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The amino‐functionalized MWNT allows further attaching gold nanoparticles through electrostatic interaction between the negatively charged gold nanoparticles and amino groups on the surface of the MWNT. The composite of gold nanoprticles and amino‐functionalized MWNT was characterized by transmission electron microscopy. This method decorating carbon nanotubes can be used to identify the location of functional groups, i.e. defect sites on carbon nanotubes.     

Amperometric Glucose Biosensor Based on Electrochemically Deposited Gold Nanoparticles Covered by Polypyrrole

Graphite rod (GR) modified with electrochemicaly deposited gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and adsorbed glucose oxidase (GOx) was used in amperometric glucose biosensor design. Enzymatic formation of polypyrrole (Ppy) on the surface of GOx/AuNPs/GR electrode was applied in order to improve analytical characteristics and stability of developed biosensor. The linear glucose detection range for Ppy/GOx/AuNPs/GR electrode was dependent on the duration of Ppy‐layer formation and the linear interval was extended up to 19.9 mmol L⁻¹ after 21 h lasting synthesis of Ppy. The sensitivity of the developed biosensor was determined as 21.7 μA mM⁻¹ cm⁻², the limit of detection – 0.20 mmol L⁻¹. Ppy/GOx/AuNPs/GR electrodes demonstrated advanced good stability (the t _1/2 was 9.8 days), quick detection of glucose (within 5 s) in the wide linear interval. Additionally, formed Ppy layer decreased the influence of electroactive species on the analytical signal. Developed biosensor is suitable for the determination of glucose in human serum samples.     

基于纳米铁氰化镍修饰二氧化钛纳米管阵列电极的非酶葡萄糖传感器

以二氧化钛纳米管阵列(TNTs)为基底,利用脉冲电沉积的方法将Ni纳米粒子沉积在TNTs管内,通过循环伏安法将Ni转化为铁氰化镍(NiHCF),构造了新型的非酶型葡萄糖生物传感器(NiHCF/TNTs修饰电极)。在优化的实验条件下,传感电极的灵敏度为663μA/(mmol cm2);响应电流与葡萄糖浓度在1～23mmol/L范围内呈现良好的线性关系。在低浓度检测下,线性范围为2×10-3～1.0 mmol/L;检出限为0.5μmol/L。本传感电极具有灵敏度高、稳定性好和抗干扰能力强等特点。     

Highly Sensitive and Selective Glucose Biosensing at Carbon Paste Electrodes Modified with Electrogenerated Magnetite Nanoparticles and Glucose Oxidase

This work reports the advantages of carbon paste electrodes modified with electrogenerated magnetite nanoparticles. The nanoparticles present catalytic activity towards hydrogen peroxide reduction. The incorporation of glucose oxidase (GOx) and magnetite in a carbon paste matrix have made possible the development of an efficient glucose biosensor. The effect of the amount of GOx and magnetite present in the composite on the response of the biosensor was critically evaluated. The biosensors demonstrated to be highly selective, with negligible interference of ascorbic acid and uric acid. The proposed biosensor was challenged with human blood serum demonstrating an excellent correlation with the spectrophotometric method.     

基于Nafion/碳纳米粒子修饰的葡萄糖传感器

采用滴涂法制备了Nafion/碳纳米粒子复合物修饰玻碳电极,该电极对H2O2具有良好的电催化氧化性能。还利用滴涂法制备了Nafion/碳纳米粒子复合物包裹的葡萄糖酶电化学生物传感器,该生物传感器对葡萄糖有着良好的电催化作用。应用该传感器对葡萄糖进行了检测,检测线性范围为2.0×10-6～6.0×10-3mol/L,检出限为1.6×10-6mol/L(S/N=3),实验结果表明该传感器具有良好的稳定性、重现性和抗干扰能力。对小鼠血清样品中的葡萄糖进行检测,结果令人满意。     

Glucose Biosensor Based on Multi‐Walled Carbon Nanotube Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode

An amperometric glucose biosensor based on multi‐walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) modified glassy carbon electrode has been developed. MWCNT‐modified glassy carbon electrode was obtained by casting the electrode surface with multi‐walled carbon nanotube materials. Glucose oxidase was co‐immobilized on the MWCNT‐modified glassy carbon surface by electrochemical deposition of poly(o‐phenylenediamine) film. Enhanced catalytic electroreduction behavior of oxygen at MWCNT‐modified electrode surface was observed at a potential of ?0.40 V (vs. Ag|AgCl) in neutral medium. The steady‐state amperometric response to glucose was determined at a selected potential of ?0.30 V by means of the reduction of dissolved oxygen consumed by the enzymatic reaction. Common interferents such as ascorbic acid, 4‐acetamidophenol, and uric acid did not interfere in the glucose determination. The linear range for glucose determination extended to 2.0 mM and the detection limit was estimated to be about 0.03 mM.     

Self‐Assembly of Platinum Nanoparticle/Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Multilayer Film on Au Substrate Electrode

A novel approach to assemble multilayer films of Pt nanoparticle/multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWNTs) composites on Au substrate has been developed for the purpose of improving the methanol oxidation efficiency by providing high catalytic surface area. MWNTs were firstly functionalized with 4‐mercaptobenzene and then assembled on an Au substrate electrode. Pt nanoparticles were fabricated and attached to the surface of the functionalized MWNTs subsequently. Thus a layer of Pt/MWNT composites were assembled on the Au substrate electrode. Repeating above process can assemble different layers of film of Pt/MWNTs composites on the Au electrode. Cyclic voltammetry shows that the Au electrode modified with two layers of film of Pt/MWNT composites exhibits high catalytic ability and long‐term stability for methanol oxidation. The layer‐by‐layer self‐assembly technique provides an efficient strategy to construct complex nanostructure for improving the methanol oxidation efficiency by providing high catalytic surface area.     

Amperometric Glucose Biosensors Based on Glassy Carbon and SWCNT‐Modified Glassy Carbon Electrodes

Different carbonaceous materials, such as single‐walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and glassy carbon submitted to an electrochemical activation at +1.80 V (vs. SCE) for 900 s, have been used with the aim of comparing their performances in the development of enzyme electrodes. Commercial SWCNTs have been pretreated with 2.2 M HNO₃ for 20 h prior to use. The utility of activated GC as promising material for amperometric oxidase‐based biosensors has been confirmed. With glucose oxidase (GOx) as a model enzyme, glucose was efficiently detected up to 1 mM without the use of a mediator. Both electrodes operated in stirred solutions of 0.1 M phosphate buffer (pH 5.5), containing dissolved oxygen, at a potential of ?0.40 V vs. SCE. Although the performances of the two carbonaceous materials were comparable, the biosensors based on activated GC were characterized by a practically unchanged response 40 days after the fabrication, a better signal to noise ratio, and a little worse sensitivity. In addition, the preparation procedure of such biosensors was more simple, rapid and reproducible.     

基于金纳米通道膜检测脱氧核糖核酸的研究

采用化学沉积的方法在聚碳酸酯膜上沉积金纳米颗粒得到金纳米通道膜,并用探针DNA对金纳米通道进行修饰。基于目标DNA与探针DNA杂交后,金纳米通道膜(孔径为30 nm左右)交流阻抗信号的变化,发展了一种无需标记的DNA的检测方法。该方法获得的线性回归方程为ΔR(Ω)=21.05 0.21C(nmol/L),线性相关系数为0.9864;线性检测范围为35~450 nmol/L,检出限为20 nmol/L。这种金纳米通道膜在DNA或RNA的检测及分离方面具有较好的应用前景。     

Amperometric Glucose Biosensor Based on Platinum Nanoparticles Combined Aligned Carbon Nanotubes Electrode

A sensitive amperometric glucose biosensor based on platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs) combined aligned carbon nanotubes (ACNTs) electrode was investigated. PtNPs which can enhance the electrocatalytic activity of the electrode for electrooxidating hydrogen peroxide by enzymatic reaction were electrocrystallized on 4‐aminobenzene monolayer‐grafted ACNTs electrode by potential‐step method. These PtNPs combined ACNTs' (PtNPs/ACNTs) surfaces were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The highly dispersed PtNPs on ACNTs can be obtained. The enzyme electrode exhibits excellent response performance to glucose with linear range from 1×10^?5–7×10^?3 mol L^?1 and fast response time within 5 s. Furthermore, this glucose biosensor also has good reproducibility. It is demonstrated that the PtNPs/ACNTs electrode with high electrocatalytic activity is a suitable basic electrode for preparing enzyme electrodes.     

Amperometric Immunosensor Based on L-Cysteine/Gold Colloidal Nanoparticles for Carbofuran Detection

In this study, anti-carbofuran monoclonal antibodies (Ab) were immobilized onto a gold electrode surface modified with multilayers of L-cysteine and gold colloidal nanoparticles (GNPs). Furthermore, horseradish peroxidase (HRP) as enzyme membrane was used for blocking unspecific sites and amplifying signal. The conformational properties of the immunosensor were characterized using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and cyclic voltammetry (CV). The concentration of antibody solution, pH of working buffer and incubation time were studied in detail for optimization of analytical performance. Under optimal conditions, the variation of current response was proportional to the concentration of carbofuran which ranged from 0.01 ng/mL to 50 ng/mL with a correlation coefficient of 0.9912. The detection limit was 0.01 ng/mL (S/N = 3). The proposed immunosensor exhibited good reproducibility and stability and it can be used for the rapid detection of carbofuran pesticide.