Curcumin-enhanced MOF electrochemical sensor for sensitive detection of methyl parathion in vegetables and fruits

As a typical organophosphorus pesticide, the widespread abuse of methyl parathion (MP) has seriously threat-ened the environment and human health. To realize the sensitive detection of MP, an electrochemical sensor based on Metal-Organic Framework UiO-66(Zr) loaded curcumin(CCM) was designed. UiO-66 with high porosity for adsorption property and CCM with unique electrochemical activity conspired to improve the sensitivity of the electrochemical sensor. The result indicated that the CCM/UiO-66 electrode was well fabricated and exhibited an enhanced electrochemical response to MP. Under optimal conditions, the CCM/UiO-66 electrode extended a wide linear range from 20 ng mL-1 to 20000 ng mL-1 and a low limit of detection of 0.98 ng mL-1. The fabricated electrode also showed excellent reproducibility and stability. Additionally, the electrode demonstrated outstanding sensing capabilities in the electrochemical detection of MP in vegetables and fruits samples.