Ultrasensitive electrochemical sensing platform based on Zr-based MOF embellished single-wall carbon nanotube networks for trace analysis of methyl parathion

Abstract

In this work, a novel electrochemical sensor was designed based on Zr-based metal–organic framework (UIO-66) nanoparticles embellished single-wall carbon nanotube networks (SCN) for the detection of methyl parathion (MP). The synergistic combination of SCN and UIO-66 nanoparticles could fully exert each advantage to boost the MP electrochemical sensing analysis performance. SCN with one-dimensional hollow nanostructures formed three-dimensional interconnected carbon conductive networks, which possessed excellent conductive properties and acceptable specific surface area, enabling efficient transport of electrons and ions. UIO-66 nanoparticles with Zr-OH groups contributes and porous structure to the good affinity for phosphate groups on MP molecules, which enhanced the selective recognition and enrichment capability of sensing electrode towards MP. Under the multifunctional integration of SCN and UIO-66 nanoparticles, the SCN@UIO-66/GCE sensor could present satisfactory MP electrochemical detection performance (LOD: 8.05 nM, linear MP concentration range: 0.01–10 μM). The satisfactory practical property was realized at the SCN@UIO-66/GCE sensor with satisfactory recovery rates of 98.28–101.95 % and low RSD of 1.23–3.01 % for the electrochemical detection of MP in orange juice and lettuce samples.