Self-shedding MOF-nanocarriers modulated CdS/MoSe2 heterojunction activity through in-situ ion exchange: An enhanced split-type photoelectrochemical sensor for deoxynivalenol

Talanta. 2024 Oct 1:278:126464. doi: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126464. Epub 2024 Jun 26.

Abstract

Deoxynivalenol (DON), a mycotoxin produced by Fusarium, poses a significant risk to human health and the environment. Therefore, the development of a highly sensitive and accurate detection method is essential to monitor the pollution situation. In response to this imperative, we have devised an advanced split-type photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensor for DON analysis, which leverages self-shedding MOF-nanocarriers to modulate the photoelectric response ability of PEC substrate. The PEC sensing interface was constructed using CdS/MoSe2 heterostructures, while the self-shedding copper peroxide nanodots@ZIF-8 (CPNs@ZIF-8) served as the Cu2+ source for the in-situ ion exchange reaction, which generated a target-related signal reduction. The constructed PEC sensor exhibited a broad linear range of 0.1 pg mL-1 to 500 ng mL-1 with a low detection limit of 0.038 pg mL-1, demonstrating high stability, selectivity, and proactivity. This work not only introduces innovative ideas for the design of photosensitive materials, but also presents novel sensing strategies for detecting various environmental pollutants.

Keywords: Deoxynivalenol; In-situ ion exchange; MOF-Nanocarriers CdS/MoSe(2); Photoelectrochemical sensor; Self-shedding.

MeSH terms

  • Cadmium Compounds* / chemistry
  • Electrochemical Techniques* / methods
  • Ion Exchange
  • Limit of Detection
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks* / chemistry
  • Photochemical Processes
  • Sulfides / chemistry
  • Trichothecenes* / analysis
  • Trichothecenes* / chemistry

Substances

  • Trichothecenes
  • deoxynivalenol
  • Cadmium Compounds
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks
  • Sulfides
  • cadmium sulfide