In this study, functionalized bimetallic Au-Pd on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (AuPd/MWCNT) are prepared and their application as electrochemical sensor materials for dopamine detection is explored. Furthermore, the as-prepared composite materials are identified using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS). In addition, the experimental results show that AuPd/MWCNT displayed excellent sensing properties to dopamine. Especially, 1% Pd-5% Au/MWCNT showed a wide detection range (0.98–200 μM) and a low detection limit of 0.058 μM for dopamine. The sensor also displayed properties such as repeatability, reproducibility, and stability, which can be ascribed to the large specific surface area and the synergistic effect of the bimetallic nanoparticles. Therefore, the prepared functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes have good application prospects in the field of dopamine detection.
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