Efficient Electrochemical Sensing of Chlorpromazine with a Composite of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes and a Thiacalix[4]arene-Based Metal-Organic Framework.

Abstract

Chlorpromazine (CPMZ) is a representative drug for the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Excessive use of CPMZ could result in some serious health problems, and therefore, construction of a sensitive electrochemical sensor for CPMZ detection is greatly significant for human health. Herein, a feasible electrochemical method for the detection of CPMZ was provided. To design a suitable electrode surface modifier, a new two-dimensional (2D) thiacalix[4]arene-based metal-organic framework was designed and synthesized under solvothermal conditions, namely, [Co(TMPA)Cl2]MeOH·2EtOH·2H2O (Co-TMPA). Afterward, a series of composite materials was prepared by combining Co-TMPA with highly conductive carbon materials. Markedly, Co-TMPA/MWCNT-2@GCE (GCE = glassy carbon electrode, MWCNT = multiwalled carbon nanotube) exhibited the best electrocatalytic performance for CPMZ detection due to the synergistic effect between MWCNT and Co-TMPA. Particularly, it featured a low limit of detection (8 nM) and a wide linear range (0.05 to 1350 μM) in quantitative determination of CPMZ. Meanwhile, the sensor possessed excellent stability, selectivity, and reproducibility. Importantly, Co-TMPA/MWCNT-2@GCE was employed to analyze CPMZ in urine and serum with satisfactory recoveries (98.87-102.17%) and relative standard deviations (1.44-3.80%). Furthermore, the electrochemical detection accuracy of the Co-TMPA/MWCNT-2@GCE sensor was verified with the ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy technique. This work offers a promising sensor for the efficient analysis of drug molecules.