Plasmon enhanced photoelectrochemical sensing of mercury (II) ions in human serum based on Au@Ag nanorods modified TiO2 nanosheets film

Yong Zhang, Anwer Shoaib, Jiaojiao Li, Muwei Ji, Jiajia Liu, Meng Xu, Bin Tong, Jiatao Zhang*, Qin Wei

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Abstract

Taking advantages of the monodisperse TiO2 nanosheets (NSs) with high active crystal face exposure and the tunable localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) properties of Au@Ag nanorods (NRs), this study demonstrated that TiO2 NSs film with trace amount of Au@Ag NRs modification possess a strong enhancement of photocurrent response, which was remarkably inhibited with the addition of mercury (II) ions (Hg2+). Based on the selective decrease of photocurrent with the addition of Hg2+, a simple photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensor has been assembled. The PEC sensor exhibits wide linear range (0.01-10nM), low detection limit (2.5pM), satisfying selectivity, reproducibility and acceptable stability for Hg2+ detection. The feasibility of this method for practical application in human serum has been evaluated and the result was satisfactory. This PEC sensing method would provide a potential application for Hg2+ detection in clinical diagnosis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)866-873
Number of pages8
JournalBiosensors and Bioelectronics
Volume79
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 May 2016

Keywords

  • Au@Ag Nanorods
  • Hg detection
  • Photoelectrochemical Sensor
  • TiO nanosheets film

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