The Fabrication of 2D Cu-Based MOF Nanosheets for DNA Detection

Abstract

The Cu-based metal–organic framework (MOF) analogues, copper 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate (CuBDC), copper 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate (Cu(2,6-NDC)), and copper 1,4-naphthalenedicarboxylate (Cu(1,4-NDC)) MOF nanosheets, are prepared as biosensor nanoplatforms for DNA detection by a spray method. With the ultrathin 2D structure, the fabricated MOF nanosheets exhibited better detection of target DNA, in particular when compared with the corresponding 3D MOF bulky crystals, when used as a DNA biosensor platform. The Cu(1,4-NDC) nanosheets display a distinct sensitivity with a detection limit of 0.3nM and linear range of 0–20nM, and selectivity for the target DNA or target DNA mixture. The feasible biosensor nanoplatform composed of 2D MOF nanosheets broadens the application scope of MOF nanosheets.