Controlled immobilization of acetylcholinesterase on improved hydrophobic gold nanoparticle/Prussian blue modified surface for ultra-trace organophosphate pesticide detection.

An ultrasensitive amperometric acetylcholinesterase (AChE) biosensor was fabricated by controlled immobilization of AChE on gold nanoparticles/poly(dimethyldiallylammonium chloride) protected Prussian blue (Au-PDDA-PB) nanocomposite modified electrode surface for the detection of organophorous pesticide. The Au-PDDA-PB membrane served as an excellent matrix for the immobilization of enzyme, which not only enhanced electron transfer but also possessed a relatively large surface area. In addition, the surface hydrophilicity of the Au-PDDA-PB nanocomposite was finely controlled in the static water contact angle range of 25.6-78.1° by adjusting the ratio of gold nanoparticles to PDDA-PB. On an optimized hydrophobic surface, the AChE adopts an orientation with both good activity and stability, which has been proven by electrochemical methods. Benefit from the advantages of the Au-PDDA-PB nanocomposite and the good activity and stability of AChE, the biosensor shows significantly improved sensitivity to monocrotophos, a typical highly toxic organophorous pesticide, with wide linear range (1.0-1000 pg/mL and 1.0-10 ng/mL) and an ultra-low detection limit of 0.8 pg/mL. The biosensor exhibits accuracy, good reproducibility and stability. This strategy may therefore provide useful information for the controlled immobilization of protein and the design of highly sensitive biosensors.

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