Abstract
A new synthetic approach is established where both TiO2 nanoparticles and glucose oxidase (GOx) are together encapsulated into the cavity of ZIF-8 metal–organic framework (MOF) to fabricate a mediator-free glucose sensor in aqueous media. ZIF-8 possesses high stability both physically and chemically. Moreover, its large surface area and tunable cavity size are supportive to encapsulate both nanoparticles (TiO2) and enzymes (GOx). The as-synthesized nanocomposite is methodically characterized by various advanced analytical techniques, which suggests that TiO2 is uniformly distributed within the cavity of ZIF-8 MOF. High surface area and double-layer capacitance of nanostructured TiO2 jointly enhance the catalytic biosensor activity. The as-synthesized nanocomposite exhibits commendable stability and is able to detect low-level concentration (80 nM) of glucose in aqueous media by utilizing very low concentration of GOx (62 μg in 1 mL).
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