Supramolecular assembly of enzyme on functionalized graphene for electrochemical biosensing

The self-assembly of cyclodextrin (CD) functionalized graphene (GR) and adamantane-modified horseradish peroxidase (HRP-ADA) by host-guest supramolecular interaction into novel nanostructures in aqueous solution is reported in the present study. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry were applied to characterize the self-assembly process and study the electrochemical behaviors of the immobilized proteins. UV-vis spectra indicated that the native structure of HRP was maintained after the assembly, implying good biocompatibility of CD-functionalized GR (CD-GR). Furthermore, the HRP-ADA/CD-GR composites were utilized for the fabrication of enzyme electrodes (HRP-ADA/CD-GR electrodes). The proposed biosensor showed good reproducibility and high sensitivity to H2O2 with the detection limit of 0.1 mu M. In the range of 0.7-35 mu M, the catalytic reduction current of H2O2 was proportional to H2O2 concentration. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.