Preparation of NiCo-LDH/AuRu and Its Non-Enzymatic Glucose Sensing Performance AITranslate
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The global health crisis triggered by diabetes has accelerated the advancement of blood glucose monitoring technologies,prioritising non-invasive methodologies and sub-millimolar precision through demand-driven innovation. Enzyme-free glucose sensors,which directly oxidize glucose via electrocatalytic materials,have emerged as research hotspots due to their rapid response,exceptional stability,and cost-effectiveness. To address critical bottlenecks including the trade-off between sensitivity and detection range,mutual constraints between catalytic activity and electron transfer efficiency,and the inverse relationship between mass transport rate and structural stability,current research on electrocatalytic materials for enzyme-free glucose sensors has evolved from single-component optimization to multi-scale collaborative design. Nickel-cobalt layered double hydroxides (NiCo-LDH) have attracted significant attention in enzyme-free glucose sensing due to their unique 2D layered structure,tunable Ni2+/Ni3+ and Co2+/Co3+ redox couples,and high specific surface area. Their interlayer anion-exchange capability enables dynamic regulation of reaction microenvironments,while the bimetallic synergy reduces glucose oxidation activation energy,achieving a sensitivity of 1.55 mA· (mmol·L-1)-1·cm-2 within 0.001~6 mmol·L-1 range. However,inherent limitations including low intrinsic conductivity (<10-3 S·cm-1)and nanosheet stacking-induced mass transfer resistance restrict their wide-concentration detection capability. Although noble metal nanoparticle-modified 3D metal foam-supported NiCo-LDH structures have shown improved electron transfer and mass diffusion,challenges persist in controlling nanoparticle dispersion uniformity and preventing detachment during electrochemical cycling. To address these challenges,we proposed a porous AuRu alloy with high conductivity and 3D interconnected channels to simultaneously enhance electron transfer and glucose diffusion in NiCo-LDH-based sensors. The corrosion-resistant AuRu matrix (Ru doping enhanced passivation in acidic/alkaline media)ensured electrode durability. A hierarchical NiCo-LDH/AuRu/Au-SPE architecture was constructed through hydrogen bubble template-assisted AuRu deposition on commercial screen-printed Au electrodes,followed by NiCo-LDH electrodeposition. Field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) confirmed retention of the porous AuRu framework after NiCo-LDH integration. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)analysis verified successful formation of hydroxylated Ni2+/Ni3+ and Co2+/Co3+ species in the heterostructure. Systematic optimization revealed optimal performance at Ni/Co molar ratio=3∶2 with 300 s deposition time,achieving dual linear ranges (0.005~0.9 mmol·L-1 and 0.9~11 mmol·L-1)with sensitivities of 2.73 and 2.36 mA· (mmol·L-1)-1·cm-2,respectively. The sensor demonstrated remarkable Cl- poisoning resistance and anti-interference capability,attributed to synergistic interfacial electron coupling and hierarchical mass transport channels. These results confirmed that rational interface engineering and structural design effectively overcame the conductivity-catalytic activity trade-off in NiCo-LDH-based enzyme-free glucose sensors.
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DOI:10.13373/j.cnki.cjrm.XY25030024
Chinese Library Classification Number:O657
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The global health crisis triggered by diabetes has accelerated the advancement of blood glucose monitoring technologies,prioritising non-invasive methodologies and sub-millimolar precision through demand-driven innovation. Enzyme-free glucose sensors,which directly oxidize glucose via electrocatalytic materials,have emerged as research hotspots due to their rapid response,exceptional stability,and cost-effectiveness. To address critical bottlenecks including the trade-off between sensitivity and detection range,mutual constraints between catalytic activity and electron transfer efficiency,and the inverse relationship between mass transport rate and structural stability,current research on electrocatalytic materials for enzyme-free glucose sensors has evolved from single-component optimization to multi-scale collaborative design. Nickel-cobalt layered double hydroxides (NiCo-LDH) have attracted significant attention in enzyme-free glucose sensing due to their unique 2D layered structure,tunable Ni2+/Ni3+ and Co2+/Co3+ redox couples,and high specific surface area. Their interlayer anion-exchange capability enables dynamic regulation of reaction microenvironments,while the bimetallic synergy reduces glucose oxidation activation energy,achieving a sensitivity of 1.55 mA· (mmol·L-1)-1·cm-2 within 0.001~6 mmol·L-1 range. However,inherent limitations including low intrinsic conductivity (<10-3 S·cm-1)and nanosheet stacking-induced mass transfer resistance restrict their wide-concentration detection capability. Although noble metal nanoparticle-modified 3D metal foam-supported NiCo-LDH structures have shown improved electron transfer and mass diffusion,challenges persist in controlling nanoparticle dispersion uniformity and preventing detachment during electrochemical cycling. To address these challenges,we proposed a porous AuRu alloy with high conductivity and 3D interconnected channels to simultaneously enhance electron transfer and glucose diffusion in NiCo-LDH-based sensors. The corrosion-resistant AuRu matrix (Ru doping enhanced passivation in acidic/alkaline media)ensured electrode durability. A hierarchical NiCo-LDH/AuRu/Au-SPE architecture was constructed through hydrogen bubble template-assisted AuRu deposition on commercial screen-printed Au electrodes,followed by NiCo-LDH electrodeposition. Field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) confirmed retention of the porous AuRu framework after NiCo-LDH integration. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)analysis verified successful formation of hydroxylated Ni2+/Ni3+ and Co2+/Co3+ species in the heterostructure. Systematic optimization revealed optimal performance at Ni/Co molar ratio=3∶2 with 300 s deposition time,achieving dual linear ranges (0.005~0.9 mmol·L-1 and 0.9~11 mmol·L-1)with sensitivities of 2.73 and 2.36 mA· (mmol·L-1)-1·cm-2,respectively. The sensor demonstrated remarkable Cl- poisoning resistance and anti-interference capability,attributed to synergistic interfacial electron coupling and hierarchical mass transport channels. These results confirmed that rational interface engineering and structural design effectively overcame the conductivity-catalytic activity trade-off in NiCo-LDH-based enzyme-free glucose sensors.
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| GB/T 7714-2015 | [1] Hao Liu, Hongbin Zhao. Preparation of NiCo-LDH/AuRu and Its Non-Enzymatic Glucose Sensing Performance[J]. Chinese Journal of Rare Metals, 2025, 49(5): 627-635. DOI:10.13373/j.cnki.cjrm.XY25030024. |
| MLA | [1] Hao Liu, and Hongbin Zhao. "Preparation of NiCo-LDH/AuRu and Its Non-Enzymatic Glucose Sensing Performance." Chinese Journal of Rare Metals, vol. 49, no. 5, 2025, pp. 627-635, https://doi.org/10.13373/j.cnki.cjrm.XY25030024. |
| APA | [1] Hao Liu, & Hongbin Zhao. (2025). Preparation of NiCo-LDH/AuRu and Its Non-Enzymatic Glucose Sensing Performance. Chinese Journal of Rare Metals, 49(5), 627-635. https://doi.org/10.13373/j.cnki.cjrm.XY25030024 |
| IEEE | [1] Hao Liu and Hongbin Zhao, "Preparation of NiCo-LDH/AuRu and Its Non-Enzymatic Glucose Sensing Performance," Chinese Journal of Rare Metals, vol. 49, no. 5, pp. 627-635, 2025, doi: 10.13373/j.cnki.cjrm.XY25030024. keywords: {nickel-cobalt layered double hydroxides (NiCo-LDH);porous AuRu;non-enzymatic glucose sensor;electrocatalysis} |
