Ratiometric electrochemical
sensors coupled with an intrinsic built-in
correction have received much attention in biochemical analysis, which
can effectively avoid potential impacts from both intrinsic and extrinsic
factors. However, the complex modification procedure and the unstable
reference signal limit development and application of ratiometric
sensing. To address these issues, we proposed a novel ratiometric
electrochemical platform based on MXene. Introduction of built-in
correction was realized via simple one-step incubation of MXene in
solution containing the reference molecule methylene blue (MB), and
their firm electrostatic interaction ensures the strong adsorption
capability of MXene toward MB. Remarkable enhancement in repeatibility
and stability compared with nonratio sensor was proved by detecting
the model analyte piroxicam. Furthermore, compatibility of the ratio
sensor was demonstrated by integrating copper nanoparticles (CuNPs)
into the platform. It turned out that sensing performance of the hybrid
electrochemical sensor was significantly improved owing to synergistic
effect of MXene and CuNPs, where the former affords a large specific
surface area as well as quick electron transport, and the latter possess
decent electrical catalytic ability. In all, the proposed ratiometric
sensor based on MXene features easy preparation, superb reproducibility,
robustness, and broad applicability, affording the platform highly
competitive and reliable in the determination of a wide range of substances.