Artificial enzyme innovations in electrochemical devices: advancing wearable and portable sensing technologies

• Published in: Nanoscale 2023-12, Vol.16 (1), p.44-6
• Main Authors: Zheng, Long, Cao, Mengzhu, Du, Yan, Liu, Quanyi, Emran, Mohammed Y, Kotb, Ahmed, Sun, Mimi, Ma, Chong-Bo, Zhou, Ming
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Catalysts; Devices; Enzymes; Innovations; Materials science; Portable equipment; Technological change; Wearable technology
• ISSN: 2040-3364; 2040-3372
• DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05728c

With the rapid evolution of sensing technologies, the integration of nanoscale catalysts, particularly those mimicking enzymatic functions, into electrochemical devices has surfaced as a pivotal advancement. These catalysts, dubbed artificial enzymes, embody a blend of heightened sensitivity, selectivity, and durability, laying the groundwork for innovative applications in real-time health monitoring and environmental detection. This minireview penetrates into the fundamental principles of electrochemical sensing, elucidating the unique attributes that establish artificial enzymes as foundational elements in this field. We spotlight a range of innovations where these catalysts have been proficiently incorporated into wearable and portable platforms. Navigating the pathway of amalgamating these nanoscale wonders into consumer-appealing devices presents a multitude of challenges; nevertheless, the progress made thus far signals a promising trajectory. As the intersection of materials science, biochemistry, and electronics progressively intensifies, a flourishing future seems imminent for artificial enzyme-infused electrochemical devices, with the potential to redefine the landscapes of wearable health diagnostics and portable sensing solutions. With the rapid evolution of sensing technologies, the integration of nanoscale catalysts, particularly those mimicking enzymatic functions, into electrochemical devices has surfaced as a pivotal advancement.