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Self-supporting electrochemical sensors for monitoring of cell-released H2O2 based on metal nanoparticle/MOF nanozymes

Chen S., Xie Y., Guo X. et al. · Microchemical Journal · 2022 · 107715

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Application RelevanceSupport assessment: Medium

The Ag/2D Zn-MOF/GCE sensor can monitor AA-stimulated H2O2 release from living cells and differentiates higher HeLa response from H9C2 response.

Caveat: Cell H2O2 output values are figure-read response estimates; no raw calibration conversion for cell concentration was extracted.

main p.9 · 3.7. In-situ and real-time detection · Fig. 6F · Linked to 2 structured results

CaveatSupport assessment: High

The paper uses EIS charge-transfer resistance as evidence for electron-transfer behaviour, but it does not report standalone dc conductivity or intrinsic electrical transport for pristine Zn-MOF powders.

Caveat: Transport evidence is electrode/interfacial electrochemistry, not four-probe material conductivity.

main p.6 · 3.2. Characterization of Zn-MOF · Fig. S2C · Linked to 4 structured results

Composite RoleSupport assessment: Medium

The 2D Zn-MOF support disperses and stabilises Ag nanoparticles, provides accessible surface area and helps charge/electrolyte transport, giving higher H2O2 response than the 3D Zn-MOF composite.

Caveat: The mechanistic explanation is argued from morphology, CV/EIS and sensing response rather than direct conductivity of the isolated MOF.

main p.7 · 3.3. Characterization of different modified electrodes · Linked to 4 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: High

Ag/2D Zn-MOF/GCE gives the best H2O2 electrocatalytic/sensing performance among bare GCE, pristine Zn-MOF/GCE, Ag/GCE and Ag/3D Zn-MOF/GCE comparators.

Caveat: Some comparative peak-current values are only shown graphically and were not digitised in this extraction.

main p.6 · 3.3. Characterization of different modified electrodes · Fig. 4C · Linked to 4 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

The SI proposes that Ag catalyses H2O2 decomposition and subsequent oxygen reduction, while the porous 2D Zn-MOF increases surface area and Ag improves charge-transfer ability.

Caveat: Mechanism is proposed in SI; no direct mechanistic kinetic constants are reported.

SI p.S6 · S2.1. Electrochemical characterization · Linked to 2 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
Ag/2D Zn-MOF nanozyme compositeAg nanoparticles on 2D Zn-MOF/GCEZn-MOF support plus electrodeposited Ag nanoparticles · TCPP/pyrazine 2D Zn-MOF support2D · CompositeSnowflake-like Ag nanostructures dispersed on 2D Zn-MOF nanosheets on glassy carbon electrode.main p.6 · 3.3. Characterization of different modified electrodes · Fig. 3
Ag/3D Zn-MOF nanozyme compositeAg nanoparticles on 3D Zn-MOF/GCEZIF-8-type Zn-MOF support plus electrodeposited Ag nanoparticles · 2-methylimidazole 3D Zn-MOF support3D · CompositeAggregated Ag nanoparticle clusters on 3D Zn-MOF modified glassy carbon electrode.main p.6 · 3.3. Characterization of different modified electrodes · Fig. 3
Bare glassy carbon electrodeGCEnot_applicable · not_applicableunknown · Model SystemPolished glassy carbon electrode baseline.main p.3 · 2.2. Electrochemical preparation of sensing electrodes
Noble-metal nanoparticle modified GCE controlsAg/GCE, Au/GCE, Pt/GCEMetal nanoparticles on glassy carbon electrode · not_applicable0D · Model SystemElectrodeposited Ag, Au or Pt nanoparticle controls.main p.3 · 2.2. Electrochemical preparation of sensing electrodes · Fig. 1
Polyhedral 3D Zn-MOF nanocrystals (ZIF-8)Browse family: ZIF-8 / Zn(mIm)₂Zn(2-methylimidazolate)2, ZIF-8-type; exact empirical formula not reportedZn ions connected by imidazolate linkers · 2-methylimidazole (2-MeIm)3D · PristineZIF-8-type 3D Zn-MOF with rhombic/polyhedral nanocrystals and sodalite topology.main p.5 · 3.2. Characterization of Zn-MOF and its electrochemical properties · Fig. 2
2D Zn-MOF nanosheetsZn-TCPP/pyrazine Zn-MOF; exact empirical formula not reportedZn ions coordinated in porphyrinic 2D MOF nanosheets · Tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin (TCPP) with pyrazine2D · PristineUltrathin 2D Zn-MOF nanosheets, micropore-structured layer with pore size about 1 nm and aspect ratio about 200.main p.5 · 3.2. Characterization of Zn-MOF and its electrochemical properties · Fig. 2

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
2D Zn-MOF/GCEresearch_0412__mat__zn_tcpp_2d_mofElectrode · Pristine Control · Pristine Framework2D Zn-MOF suspension in water/Nafion drop-coated on cleaned GCE and dried at room temperature.glassy carbon electrodemain p.3 · 2.2. Electrochemical preparation of sensing electrodes
3D Zn-MOF/GCEresearch_0412__mat__zif8_3d_zn_mofElectrode · Pristine Control · Pristine Framework3D Zn-MOF suspension in water/Nafion drop-coated on cleaned GCE and dried at room temperature.glassy carbon electrodemain p.3 · 2.2. Electrochemical preparation of sensing electrodes
Ag/2D Zn-MOF/GCEresearch_0412__mat__ag_2d_zn_mof_compositeElectrode · Target Sample · CompositeAg nanoparticles electrodeposited on drop-coated 2D Zn-MOF/GCE.glassy carbon electrodemain p.3 · 2.2. Electrochemical preparation of sensing electrodes · Fig. 3
Ag/3D Zn-MOF/GCEresearch_0412__mat__ag_3d_zn_mof_compositeElectrode · Composite Sample · CompositeAg nanoparticles electrodeposited on drop-coated 3D Zn-MOF/GCE.glassy carbon electrodemain p.3 · 2.2. Electrochemical preparation of sensing electrodes · Fig. 3
Ag/GCEresearch_0412__mat__metal_np_gce_controlsElectrode · Model System · ModelAg nanoparticles electrodeposited from 1.0 mM AgNO3 at -0.2 V vs Ag/AgCl.glassy carbon electrodemain p.3 · 2.2. Electrochemical preparation of sensing electrodes · Fig. 1
Au/GCEresearch_0412__mat__metal_np_gce_controlsElectrode · Model System · ModelAu nanoparticles prepared similarly from 1.0 mM HAuCl4.glassy carbon electrodemain p.3 · 2.2. Electrochemical preparation of sensing electrodes · Fig. 1
Polished bare GCEresearch_0412__mat__bare_gce_modelElectrode · Model System · ModelPolished with 0.3 and 0.05 um Al2O3, ultrasonically cleaned and N2 dried.glassy carbon electrode · 3 mm diameter GCE in SI apparatusmain p.3 · 2.2. Electrochemical preparation of sensing electrodes
Pt/GCEresearch_0412__mat__metal_np_gce_controlsElectrode · Model System · ModelPt nanoparticles prepared similarly from 1.0 mM H2PtCl6.glassy carbon electrodemain p.3 · 2.2. Electrochemical preparation of sensing electrodes · Fig. 1
As-synthesised polyhedral 3D Zn-MOF nanocrystalsresearch_0412__mat__zif8_3d_zn_mofPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkRoom-temperature methanol synthesis; centrifuged, washed with water and MeOH, vacuum dried.mean particle diameter about 300 nmSI p.S4 · S1.4. Fabrication of polyhedral 3D Zn-MOF nanocrystals
As-synthesised 2D Zn-MOF nanosheet powderresearch_0412__mat__zn_tcpp_2d_mofNanosheet · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkSolvothermal product washed with ethanol, centrifuged and vacuum dried.nanosheet thickness <5 nm reported in main textSI p.S3 · S1.3. Synthesis of 2D Zn-MOF nanosheets