Amine functionalized TiO2 coated on carbon nanotube as a nanomaterial for direct electrochemistry of glucose oxidase and glucose biosensing

A nano-composite material consisting of amine functionalized TiO2-coated carbon nanotubes was prepared and used for glucose oxidase (GOx) absorption. The GOx bearing nanomaterial was fixed on a glassy carbon electrode to construct a novel biosensor for glucose determination. The direct electrochemistry of immobilized GOx and its electron transfer parameters at the modified glassy carbon electrode were reported. The apparent heterogeneous electron transfer rate constant (ks) of GOx was estimated to be 3.5 s−1, which is higher than those reported previously. Amperometric detection of glucose resulted in a rapid (3 s) and stable response in the linear concentration range from 1.8 to 266 μM. The apparent Michaelis–Menten constant was measured to be 8.59 mM, indicating that the immobilized GOx on NH2–TiO2–CNT matrix retained its native activity. The anti-interference ability and long-term stability of the biosensor were also assessed.

AFM image of NH2–TiO2–CNT/GC (A) and GOx/NH2–TiO2–CNT/GC (B) electrode surfaces.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slideResearch highlights▶ A new nano-composite material based on carbon nanotubes was prepared and used for successfully immobilization of glucose oxidase (GOx). ▶ The electron transfer rate constant (ks) of GOx on new material was higher than those reported previously. ▶ Amperometric detection of glucose resulted in a rapid and stable response with good DL. ▶ The biosensor displayed high sensitivity and selectivity and also good stability. ▶ The result showed that immobilized GOx on this matrix retained its native activity.