AuNPs@MoS2 functionalized copper metal organic framework for boosting electrocatalytic glucose oxidation

Abstract

A novel non-enzyme glucose sensor based on functionalized copper metal–organic framework composite material, AuNPs@MoS2/Cu-MOF, was developed for rapid glucose analysis. Cu-MOF nanomaterial was prepared via a hydrothermal method, followed by the surface loading of core–shell structured AuNPs@MoS2 to synthesize AuNPs@MoS2/Cu-MOF composite material. Consequently, a novel gold nanoparticle @ molybdenum disulfide/copper metal–organic framework (AuNPs@MoS2/Cu-MOF/GCE) non-enzyme glucose sensor was constructed. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and X-ray powder Diffraction (XRD) was used to verify that the non-enzyme glucose sensor had been constructed effectively. Traditional electrochemical characterization methods were employed to study the electrocatalytic performance of the AuNPs@MoS2/Cu-MOF/GCE sensor and its catalytic oxidation of glucose. The experimental results demonstrated a good linear correlation between the concentration of glucose and the peak current within the range of 0.05 mM to 14.85 mM, with a detection limit of 16.7 μM. The AuNPs@MoS2/Cu-MOF/GCE sensor exhibited rapid electrochemical response to glucose (within 0.5 s), along with long-term stability and excellent selectivity. This is because Cu(II) in Cu-MOF can serve as active sites for the electrocatalytic oxidation of glucose, while the core–shell structure of AuNPs@MoS2 with excellent conductivity can lower the energy barrier in the reaction, further accelerating this catalytic reaction. The AuNPs@MoS2/Cu-MOF/GCE sensor is cost-effective, easy to operate, and suitable for accurate rapid quantification of glucose.