Surface Plasmon-Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Sensor Based on Au Modified TiO2 Nanotubes

Abstract

Based on the enhanced charge separation efficiency of the one-dimensional structure and strong surface plasmon resonance (SPR) of gold, a gold modified TiO2 nanotube (Au/TiO2NTs) glucose photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensor was prepared. It could be activated by visible red light (625 nm). Under optimal conditions, the Au/TiO2NTs sensor exhibited a good sensitivity of 170.37 μA·mM−1·cm−2 in the range of 1–90 μM (R2 = 0.9993), and a detection limit of 1.3 μM (S/N = 3). Due to its high selectivity, good anti-interference ability, and long-term stability, the fabricated Au/TiO2NTs sensor provides practical detection of glucose. It is expected to be used in the construction of non-invasive PEC biosensors.