In situ synthesis of copper-ruthenium bimetallic nanoparticles on laser-induced graphene as a peroxidase mimic

Chem Commun (Camb). 2021 Feb 23;57(15):1947-1950. doi: 10.1039/d0cc07518c.

Abstract

A new type of disposable flexible sensor for hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) detection was developed by in situ synthesis of copper-ruthenium bimetallic nanoparticles on a laser-induced graphene surface (Cu-Ru/LIG). The approach produced Cu-Ru/LIG via a solid phase transfer mechanism which loaded the metal precursor onto LIG, followed by laser scribing without demanding chemical vapor deposition or solution-based reactions. Cu-Ru/LIG showed a high electrocatalytic response toward H2O2 reduction at -0.4 V vs. Ag/AgCl. The sensor also showed good selectivity and reproducibility. This method provides an alternative route to easily synthesize various catalysts on conductive substrates for sensor applications.

MeSH terms

  • Copper / chemistry*
  • Electrochemical Techniques / instrumentation
  • Graphite / chemistry*
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Lasers*
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Peroxidase
  • Peroxidases / chemistry
  • Peroxidases / metabolism*
  • Ruthenium / chemistry*
  • X-Ray Diffraction

Substances

  • Graphite
  • Copper
  • Ruthenium
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Peroxidases
  • Peroxidase