NiCo2O4@g-C3N4 heterojunction for the construction of electrochemical sensor for the detection of amlodipine besylate

High blood pressure is a serious condition that increases the risk of stroke and chronic disease. Amlodipine besylate (ADB), a calcium channel blocker, is employed in the management of hypertension. On this basis, the development of an uncomplicated and stable approach for the detection of ADB is very necessary. NiCo 2 O 4 has a strong structural stability, a large specific surface area, while g-C 3 N 4 has rich surface active sites, based on the advantages of both materials. NiCo 2 O 4 @g-C 3 N 4 nanocomposites were fabricated via a triple-stage hydrothermal synthesis-thermal polymerization-high-temperature calcination method, the material allowed for the creation of an ultrasensitive electrochemical sensor to measure ADB. The redox behavior of ADB at modified electrodes was analyzed using cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry. Research shows NiCo 2 O 4 @g-C 3 N 4 /GCE composite electrodes are not easily fall off, have good repeatability, high stability, and strong anti-interference. The composite electrode has a highly sensitive signal response to ADB. At optimal parameters, the linear detection range of ADB on the composite electrode is 0.8–70 μM, with a minimum detectable concentration of 0.026 μM. This sensing platform exhibited reliable performance for real-world sample detection. The proposed method establishes an innovative detection platform for ADB, holding great promise for practical applications.