A novel approach using copper oxide nanocomposites-based biosensor for lactate detection in athletes

Abstract

Accurate monitoring tools are necessary for lactate, a critical biomarker linked to anaerobic metabolism and muscular performance. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) immobilized on MXene (Ti3C2Tx)-supported CuO nanocomposites (MCNs) modified glassy carbon electrode (LDH/MCN/GCE) is the innovative electrochemical biosensor for lactate detection presented in this work. CuO nanostructure integration onto MXene nanosheets, MCN production, and LDH immobilization were all successfully accomplished, according to structural characterization performed using XRD, SEM, XPS, and FTIR. The best lactate oxidation current was shown by LDH/MCN/GCE, according to electrochemical study. With a low detection limit of 0.25 µM and a high sensitivity of 5.92107 µA/mM, the biosensor exhibited a linear response range of 0.1–121 mM. The remarkable selectivity, stability, and sensitivity were attributed to enhanced LDH immobilization made possible by MCNs and MXene. The promise of LDH/MCN/GCE for bioanalytical applications is highlighted by promising results from practical testing in human blood samples, opening the door for improvements in lactate monitoring and performance optimization techniques.