Plasmonic heterostructure Bi2S3/Ti3C2 with continuous photoelectron injection mediated near-infrared self-powered photoelectrochemical sensing

Herein, a novel near-infrared (NIR) self-powered photoelectrochemical platform was constructed based on nonmetallic plasmon Ti3C2 MXene coupled with sulphur vacancy engineered Bi2S3. The continuous photoelectron injection from Bi2S3 to Ti3C2 MXene induced a stable SPR effect and high photoelectric conversion efficiency, which is beneficial for developing high-performance NIR self-powered biosensors. As a proof of concept, a sensitive NIR self-powered sensor was constructed by conjunction with an aptamer using Microcystin-RR as a model analyte, which is one of the most common and toxic hepatotoxins released by cyanobacteria.

Automated summary

A novel near-infrared self-powered photoelectrochemical platform was constructed using nonmetallic plasmon Ti3C2 MXene and sulphur vacancy engineered Bi2S3. The continuous photoelectron injection from Bi2S3 to Ti3C2 MXene induced a stable SPR effect and high photoelectric conversion efficiency, enabling the development of high-performance NIR self-powered biosensors. As a proof of concept, a sensitive NIR self-powered sensor was constructed using Microcystin-RR as a model analyte.