Rod-like Ce-MOF derived spindle-shaped Cu-CeO2 sheet for total antioxidant capacity detection

For bimetallic nanozymes, the closeness between the two elements is closely related to their properties, but achieving tight contact between the two components still faces challenges. Herein, copper was introduced by the coordination effect between the organic ligand in Ce-MOF and Cu 2+ , then a series of Cu-CeO 2 nanozymes were obtained by thermal treatment. The content of copper can be easily controlled and the spindle-shaped structure assembled by multilayer flakes can be obtained. The total antioxidant capacity (TAC) detection program based on the excellent peroxidase (POD)-like activity of the as-prepared Cu-CeO 2 nanozyme showed a wide linear detection range and ideal detection limits for ascorbic acid (AA), glutathione (GSH), Trolox and cysteine (Cys). More importantly, this method can be applied in TAC detection of commercial samples. This work provided a method for the design of high performance bimetallic nanozymes and developed a sensor that can be applied to detect TAC in vitamin C tablets and beverages.