Using photo-induced p-n junction interface effect of CoMn2O4/β-MnO2 oxidase mimetics for colorimetric determination of hydroquinone in seawater

Detection of pollutants in seawater faces a great challenge of strong interference, and the facile detection method is lacked. The CoMn 2 O 4 /β-MnO 2 p-n junction oxidase mimetics were successfully prepared for colorimetric detection of hydroquinone in seawater. The catalysis ability was enhanced significantly by the photo-induced p-n junction interface effect. It not only promoted the formation of H 2 O 2 by suppressing the recombination of photon-generated carriers, but also provided the driving force for electron transport . The colorimetric detection of hydroquinone was achieved by fading and exhibited good adaptability in seawater. The obtained good recovery rate (97.23%–101.37%) in seawater makes it an inspiring method for practical application. The photo-induced p-n junction interface effect provides an opportunity for developing the application of colorimetric sensing in seawater detection.