Facile fabrication of laser induced versatile graphene-metal nanoparticles electrodes for the detection of hazardous molecules

Abstract

In this work, we developed a facile method to fabricate laser induced versatile graphene-metal nanoparticles (LIG-MNPs) electrodes with redox molecules sensing capabilities. Unlike conventional post-electrodes deposition, versatile graphene-based composites were engraved by a facile synthesis process. As a general protocol, we successfully prepared modular electrodes including LIG-PtNPs and LIG-AuNPs and applied them to electrochemical sensing. This facile laser engraving process enables rapid preparation and modification of electrodes, as well as simple replacement of metal particles modification towards varied sensing targets. The LIG-MNPs showed high sensitivity towards H2O2 and H2S due to their excellent electron transmission efficiency and electrocatalytic activity. By simply changing the types of coated precursors, the LIG-MNPs electrodes have successfully achieved real-time monitoring of H2O2 released from tumor cells and H2S contained in wastewater. This work contributed a universal and versatile protocol for quantitatively detecting a wide range of hazardous redox molecules.