Hierarchical Fe3O4@C@MnO2 nanozymes: bridging structural engineering to on-site biosensing of tannic acid
摘要
Manganese dioxide (MnO2)-based heterogeneous catalysts have gained significant attention in nanozyme research due to their exceptional oxidase-mimicking capabilities. This work reports the rational design of MnO2 functionalized magnetic carbon nanotubes (Fe3O4@C@MnO2) through a multistep synthesis strategy. The magnetic N-doped hollow carbon substrate (Fe3O4@C) was first synthesized via controlled pyrolysis of FeOOH-coated polydopamine precursors. Subsequent interfacial redox reaction with KMnO4 enabled the in situ deposition of ultrathin MnO2 nanosheets on the nanotube substrate, forming a triple-component coaxial architecture. This hollow structure not only facilitates dense MnO2 deposition but also maintains robust magnetic responsiveness. The obtained Fe3O4@C@MnO2 exhibits remarkable enzyme-mimetic capability, catalyzing TMB chromogenic conversion with 0.92-fold enhanced catalytic performance relative to pristine MnO2. Systematic mechanistic studies reveal that tannic acid (TA) competitively inhibits ·OH radical generation via MnO2-TA complexation, while the carbon interlayer enhances electron transfer efficiency. Owing to the superior enzyme-mimetic performance of Fe3O4@C@MnO2 and their inhibition effect by TA, a sensitive colorimetric biosensing assay was fabricated, achieving a TA detection limit of 0.029 μM with a 0.096–4.82 μM linear concentration range. This work exemplifies the synergy of structural engineering and component optimization in designing multifunctional nanozymes, showing potential applications in food quality monitoring, environmental analysis, and point-of-care diagnostics.
Graphical Abstract