Issue 9, 2015

An ultrasensitive electrochemical immunosensor for CEA using MWCNT-NH2 supported PdPt nanocages as labels for signal amplification

Abstract

The excellent catalytic activity of a novel nanomaterial was introduced to ultrasensitive sandwich-type electrochemical immunosensor applications for detection of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). Amino-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT-NH2) supported PdPt nanocages were used as catalytic labels of secondary anti-CEA. PdPt nanocages with hollow interiors and porous walls could efficiently enhance electrocatalysis for reduction of H2O2. Meanwhile, with good dispersion, large specific surface area and amino groups, MWCNT-NH2 can immobilize a large amount of PdPt nanocages to improve the sensitivity and amplify the signal of the immunosensor. For the immobilization of primary antibodies, 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane functionalized graphene sheets were used as transducing materials to modify glassy carbon electrodes and to enhance the electron transfer efficiently. Under the optimal conditions, the electrochemical immunosensor exhibited a wide linear range of 0.001–20 ng mL−1 with a low detection limit of 0.2 pg mL−1 for CEA. The proposed sensing strategy enriches electrochemical immunoassays and may have a promising application in bioassay analysis.

Graphical abstract: An ultrasensitive electrochemical immunosensor for CEA using MWCNT-NH2 supported PdPt nanocages as labels for signal amplification

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
13 Oct 2014
Accepted
22 Jan 2015
First published
22 Jan 2015

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2015,3, 2006-2011

An ultrasensitive electrochemical immunosensor for CEA using MWCNT-NH2 supported PdPt nanocages as labels for signal amplification

N. Li, Y. Wang, W. Cao, Y. Zhang, T. Yan, B. Du and Q. Wei, J. Mater. Chem. B, 2015, 3, 2006 DOI: 10.1039/C4TB01695E

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