Cobalt MOF-hybridized nanozyme catalysts breaking pH limitations for boosted chlorpyrifos sensing performance

Given the potential dangers of organophosphorus pesticides to food safety and human health, the development of a reliable and precise detection platform for pesticides is essential. In this study, we present a novel ‘armor-plating’ laccase-mimetic catalyst (DNA-Cu@MOFs)-based colorimetric platform, which enables stable and selective pesticide detection. The DNA-Cu@MOFs enhance catalytic stability and overcome pH limitations, enabling effective catalysis under neutral and alkaline physiological conditions, making them well-suited for practical applications in biosensor development. By combining the catalytic properties of DNA-Cu@MOFs with a high-affinity biorecognition element (acetylcholinesterase), the platform achieves a linear detection range of 3.0–90 ng mL −1 for chlorpyrifos, with a detection limit of 0.75 ng mL −1 . Notably, this platform demonstrates significant stability in chlorpyrifos detection even in the presence of environmental interferents. This robust colorimetric platform offers new possibilities for pesticide detection and provides a solid foundation for the development of comprehensive and accurate pesticide monitoring systems.