Using the Photo–Piezoelectric Effect of AuPt@BaTiO3 Oxidase Mimetics for Colorimetric Detection of GSH in Serum

Nanozymes possess major advantages in catalysis and biosensing compared with natural nanozymes. In this study, the AuPt@BaTiO3 bimetallic alloy Schottky junction is prepared to act as oxidase mimetics, and its photo−piezoelectric effect is investigated. The synergy between the photo−piezoelectric effect and the local surface plasmon resonance enhances the directional migration and separation of photogenerated electrons, as well as hot electrons induced by the AuPt bimetallic alloy. This synergy significantly improves the oxidase−like activity. A GSH colorimetric detection platform is developed based on this fading principle. Leveraging the photo−piezoelectric effect allows for highly sensitive detection with a low detection limit (0.225 μM) and reduces the detection time from 10 min to 3 min. The high recovery rate (ranging from 99.91% to 101.8%) in actual serum detection suggests promising potential for practical applications. The development of bimetallic alloy heterojunctions presents new opportunities for creating efficient nanozymes.


Introduction
The molecular composition of serum can provide insights into the overall health of an individual.Notably, glutathione (GSH), a potent antioxidant in the human body, plays a crucial role in trapping and neutralizing highly active free radicals [1].Abnormal levels of GSH have been linked to various diseases, including cancer [2] and Parkinson's disease [3], making it a valuable biomarker.Current GSH detection methods encompass electrochemical techniques [4], fluorescence spectroscopy [5], and surface−enhanced Raman spectroscopy [6].Hence, for comprehensive health monitoring, it is imperative to determine GSH concentrations accurately and swiftly.
While natural nanozymes boast remarkable catalytic activity, their applications are often hampered by strict storage prerequisites, prohibitive costs, and limited stability.Consequently, nanozymes have garnered increasing attention.Various enzymatic nanomaterials, such as Fe 3 O 4 and CuO (serving as peroxidase nanozymes), and MnO 2 and Ag 2 O (acting as oxidase nanozymes) [7], have been developed.Owing to their cost−effectiveness and stability, they have found applications in fields like food safety and environmental monitoring.Transitioning from natural nanozymes to potent nano−nanozymes can substantially enhance biodetection's efficacy, a burgeoning trend in bioanalysis.However, many nanozymes are vulnerable to external perturbations, often exhibiting suboptimal catalytic activity.This underscores the need for developing nanozymes that marry high catalytic activity with selectivity.
BaTiO 3 stands out as a premier piezoelectric material, boasting exceptional chemical and structural robustness [8].The piezoelectric effects, triggered by mechanical energy or ultrasonic waves, can influence carrier migration and band bending [9].Concurrently, the local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect inherent to noble metal nanoparticles has been the subject of extensive research [10][11][12].Given gold's (Au) stability, its alloys, particularly with platinum (Pt), exhibit enhanced stability and co−catalytic prowess [13] is been discerned that the integration of the piezoelectric and LSPR effects can facilitate more efficient photogenerated carrier separation [14].The juxtaposition of semiconductor materials and noble metals, resulting in a Schottky barrier, is adept at curbing electron−hole pair recombination [15].This sets the stage for the intriguing proposition of developing bimetallic alloy nanozymes, particularly exploring their photo−piezoelectric impact on catalytic enhancement.
In our current study, we synthesized an AuPt@BaTiO 3 bimetallic alloy Schottky junction, leveraging it as oxidase mimetics and delving into its photo−piezoelectric characteristics.The interplay between the photo−piezoelectric phenomenon and the LSPR of the bimetallic alloy bolstered the oxidase−like activity significantly.Using the AuPt@BaTiO 3 sea−urchin microspheres (SUMs), we realized swift and precise GSH detection.Remarkably, the photo−piezoelectric effect slashed the detection duration from 10 min to a mere 3 min.Crafting such bimetallic alloy heterojunctions, with an emphasis on their photo−piezoelectric attributes, offers promising avenues for nano−enzyme development.

Instruments
X-ray diffraction patterns (XRD) were obtained using a Rigaku Smartlab 3 KW X-ray diffractometer with Cu Kα radiation in the 2θ range from 10 • to 80 • at a scan rate of 10 • /min.Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images were captured using a ZEISS Sigma 300.Xray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis was performed on the Thermo Scientific K−Alpha (USA).A Bruker EMXplus−6/1 was used to record the electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectra.Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images were acquired from JEOL JEM 2100 (operational voltage of 200 kV).Absorbance was determined by a UV−8000 ultraviolet−visible (UV−vis) spectrophotometer.The pH value of the buffer solution was measured using a PHS−3D pH meter.

Synthesis of TiO 2
Firstly, TiO 2 microspheres were synthesized by following the literature−reported procedure [16].Specifically, 10 mL tetrabutyltitanate was added to 3 mL concentrated hydrochloric acid and stirred for 15 min.2 mL TiCl 4 (2 M) aqueous solution was dropped into the mixture within 10 min.Then, 50 mL of methylbenzene was added to the uniform mixture and stirred for 2 h.The mixture was then placed in a Teflon−lined autoclave at 150 • C for 4 h.Finally, it was washed several times with deionized water and ethanol and dried at 60 • C for 6 h.

Synthesis of BaTiO 3 SUMs
Firstly, 0.32 g TiO 2 were dispersed in 40 mL ultra−pure water and mixed with 40 mL 2.52 g Ba(OH) 2 •8H 2 O aqueous solution.The mixture was transferred to 100 mL Teflon−lined autoclave after stirring for 30 min and heated at 160 • C for 6 h.To remove any particles (if formed) of barium carbonate byproducts after hydrothermal conversion while the suspension is still hot (~60 • C), 10 mL of formic acid is added and precipitated at Sensors 2024, 24, 2242 3 of 14 room temperature for 15 min.The precipitate was washed several times with deionized water and ethanol and dried at 60 • C for 6 h.

Synthesis of AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs
Initially, 0.2 g BaTiO 3 was dispersed in 60 mL of ultra−pure water.Then, H 2 PtCl 6 (2 mM) and HAuCl 4 •3H 2 O (2 mM) were added to the solution and stirred for 2 h.During the stirring, 2 mL NaBH 4 solution (0.1 mol L −1 ) was added and the agitation continued for 4 h.The suspension was observed to change from pale yellow to gray−black.The precipitate was collected by centrifugal separation and washed three times with deionized water and ethanol.Finally, it was dried at 60 • C for 6 h.Au@BaTiO 3 SUMs and Pt@BaTiO 3 SUMs were prepared by adding HAuCl 4 •3H 2 O and H 2 PtCl 6 , respectively.The remaining steps were the same as the above process.

Catalytic Mechanism of Oxidase−like Activity
To study the reactive oxygen species (ROS) of AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs oxidase−like activity, a series of comparative experiments were carried out with different ROS scavengers and the removal of dissolved oxygen in water.ROS scavengers L−histidine, p−Benzoquinone (p−BQ), isopropanol (IPA), and EDTA−2Na were added to capture singlet oxygen ( 1 O 2 ), superoxide radicals (O 2 •− ), hydroxyl radicals (•OH) and hole (h + ), respectively.Specifically, the AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs solution (0.28 mg mL −1 ) and scavenger (5 mM) were added to the Na 2 HPO 4 −CA buffer (0.5 mM TMB, pH = 4.0, 0.2 M).Then, the solution was reacted at 20 • C for 10 min and the absorbance was measured.Furthermore, the Na 2 HPO 4 −CA buffer (0.5 mM TMB, pH = 4.0, 0.2 M) was bubbled with N 2 for 10 min to remove dissolved oxygen.Then, AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs solution (0.28 mg mL −1 ) was added to the buffer solution, and the absorbance was measured after reaction at 20 • C for 10 min.The mechanism of the AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs Photo−piezoelectric enhanced oxidase−like activity was investigated by comparative experiments.The AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs solution (0.28 mg mL −1 ) was added to Na 2 HPO 4 −CA buffer (pH = 4.0, 0.2 M) containing 0.5 mM TMB.Then, the reaction was performed for 1 min under different conditions (dark, light, ultrasound, light−ultrasound), and the absorbance was measured.

Kinetic Analysis
The concentration of TMB changed from 0.1 mM to 1.0 mM, and the absorbance curve of 60 s reaction was recorded at 20 • C. The initial reaction rate (V) of different substrate concentrations was obtained by Equation (1) [17]: V max and K m were calculated by the Michaelis−Menten equation and the Lineweaver− Burk plot (Equation ( 2)) [18]: where K m was the Michaelis constant, V was the initial velocity, [S] was the concentration of the substrate, and Vmax was the maximum reaction velocity [19].

Colorimetric Detection of GSH
GSH solution of varying concentrations was added under optimal reaction conditions.The absorbance was measured at 20 • C for 10 min (after exposure to light−ultrasound for 3 min).The selectivity of the AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs colorimetric platform was assessed using interfering materials as controls.
The selectivity of colorimetric detection was investigated, using interference substances as controls.Among them, the concentrations of L−His, Gly, Leu, Arg, Lys, Pro, Glu, K + , Na + , Cys, mixture, and AA were 80 µM.
Fetal bovine serum was selected as the real sample for the detection of GSH content.(1) The fetal bovine serum was diluted 1000 times.Then, GSH concentration was detected by the method described above.

Characterization of the AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs
BaTiO 3 SUMs were fabricated via the hydrothermal synthesis of a TiO 2 precursor.Their surface was subsequently modified with AuPt alloy nanoparticles using the chemical reduction method, as depicted in Figure S1.In Figure 1a,b, the synthesized 3D TiO 2 and BaTiO 3 SUMs exhibit a diameter of about 1 µm.The shape of the BaTiO 3 SUMs, formed through the diffuse−reaction mechanism, remained almost unchanged from that of the precursor TiO 2 [20].Furthermore, the width of the BaTiO 3 nanorods ranged between 5-40 nm, as seen in Figure 1c.In Figure 1d, we observed uniformly dispersed AuPt alloy nanoparticles on AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs.TEM images, represented in Figure 1j,k, further confirmed the presence of these dispersed AuPt nanoparticles with diameters ranging from 5-25 nm.The HRTEM image in Figure 1j indicated a lattice spacing of 0.23 nm for the AuPt alloy nanoparticles, corresponding to the AuPt alloy (111) planes [21].A bimetallic nanoparticle was prominently seen, beautifully adorned on the BaTiO3 nanorods.EDX analysis, shown in Figure S2, along with element mapping (Figures 1e-i 002), (310), and (301) crystal planes of the tetragonal rutile phase of TiO 2 (JCPDS 21−1276) [22].Moreover, sharp diffraction peaks observed in the 2θ range from 10 • to 80 • align perfectly with the structural crystals of the tetra system barium perovskite titanate (JCPDS 05−0626) [23].Peaks observed at approximately 38.8 • , 45.0 • , and 65.7 • can be attributed to the (111), (200), and (220) planes of the AuPt alloy, signaling the formation of the AuPt alloy [24].
The elemental chemical states in the AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs were analyzed using XPS. Figure 2a reveals the presence of five elements: O, Ba, Ti, Au, and Pt in the sample.The high−resolution XPS spectrum for O 1s in the AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs, displayed in Figure 2b, showcases the O 1s signal at 529.30 eV, devoid of any satellite peaks, indicative of the high crystallinity of the AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs [25].In Figure 2c, two peaks at 778.29 eV and 793.58 eV are associated with Ba 3d 5/2 and Ba 3d 3/2 in the perovskite structure, respectively.Another pair of peaks at 779.64 eV and 795.10 eV relate to Ba atoms in non−perovskite structures [26].The deconvoluted Ti 2p spectrum, as shown in Figure 2d, highlights two predominant peaks: Ti 2p 3/2 at 457.87 eV and Ti 2p 1/2 at 463.59 eV, typically denoting Ti 4+ [27].The high−resolution map of Au 4f, displayed in Figure 2e, indicates that Au • (at 82.88 and 87.89 eV) and Au 3+ (at 86.55 and 90.42 eV) correspond to Au 4f 7/2 and Au 4f 5/2 , respectively [28].The deconvoluted Pt 4f spectrum in Figure 2f shows main peaks at 70.10 eV and 73.48 eV, designated for Pt 4f 7/2 and Pt 4f 5/2 , respectively [29].The electron interaction within the alloy is evident by the negative shift in the Pt 4f peaks (from 75.8 eV to 72.5 eV) when compared to monometallic Pt, further confirming the formation of the AuPt alloy.These collective findings affirm the successful synthesis of AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs.The elemental chemical states in the AuPt@BaTiO3 SUMs were analyzed using XPS. Figure 2a reveals the presence of five elements: O, Ba, Ti, Au, and Pt in the sample.The high−resolution XPS spectrum for O 1s in the AuPt@BaTiO3 SUMs, displayed in Figure 2b, showcases the O 1s signal at 529.30 eV, devoid of any satellite peaks, indicative of the high crystallinity of the AuPt@BaTiO3 SUMs [25].In Figure 2c, two peaks at 778.29 eV and 793.58 eV are associated with Ba 3d5/2 and Ba 3d3/2 in the perovskite structure, respectively.Another pair of peaks at 779.64 eV and 795.10 eV relate to Ba atoms in non−perovskite structures [26].The deconvoluted Ti 2p spectrum, as shown in Figure 2d, highlights two predominant peaks: Ti 2p3/2 at 457.87 eV and Ti 2p1/2 at 463.59 eV, typically denoting Ti 4+  [27].The high−resolution map of Au 4f, displayed in Figure 2e, indicates that Au° (at 82.88 and 87.89 eV) and Au 3+ (at 86.55 and 90.42 eV) correspond to Au 4f7/2 and Au 4f5/2, respectively [28].The deconvoluted Pt 4f spectrum in Figure 2f shows main peaks at 70.10 eV and 73.48 eV, designated for Pt 4f7/2 and Pt 4f5/2, respectively [29].The electron interaction within the alloy is evident by the negative shift in the Pt 4f peaks (from 75.8 eV to 72.5 eV) when compared to monometallic Pt, further confirming the formation of the AuPt alloy.These collective findings affirm the successful synthesis of AuPt@BaTiO3 SUMs.

Catalytic Mechanism of Oxidase−like Activity
The oxidase−like activity was examined under varying parameters: nano−enzyme concentration, pH value, temperature, and reaction time.Optimal conditions were observed when the pH was set to 4 (Figure S5), the reaction temperature was 20 °C (Figure S6), the reaction time was 10 min (Figure S7), and the AuPt@BaTiO3 SUMs concentration was 0.28 mg mL −1 (Figure S8).Further, under light−ultrasound conditions, the ideal illumination time for the oxidase mimetics of AuPt@BaTiO3 SUMs was determined to be 3

Catalytic Mechanism of Oxidase−like Activity
The oxidase−like activity was examined under varying parameters: nano−enzyme concentration, pH value, temperature, and reaction time.Optimal conditions were observed when the pH was set to 4 (Figure S5), the reaction temperature was 20 • C (Figure S6), the reaction time was 10 min (Figure S7), and the AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs concentration was 0.28 mg mL −1 (Figure S8).Further, under light−ultrasound conditions, the ideal illumination time for the oxidase mimetics of AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs was determined to be 3 min (Figure S9).
Figure 3a illustrates that the absorption peak of AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs was markedly higher than that of Au@BaTiO 3 SUMs and Pt@BaTiO 3 SUMs.This establishes that the AuPt@BaTiO 3 bimetallic alloy Schottky junction substantially augmented the oxidase− like activity.
Sensors 2024, 24, x FOR PEER REVIEW 7 of 14 As illustrated in Scheme 1, the augmented oxidase−like activity stems from the photo−piezoelectric effect of the AuPt@BaTiO3 bimetallic alloy Schottky junction.The main factors contributing to this increase are:  The oxidase−like activity mechanism of AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs was explored in different atmospheres.According to Figure 3b, the absorbance post N 2 bubbling was significantly reduced compared to that in air.This underscores the dependence of oxidase−like activity on dissolved oxygen.It is postulated that the dissolved oxygen may transform into reactive oxygen species (ROS) during oxidation, producing O 2 •− , •OH, 1 O 2 , and h + .To further this understanding, scavengers like 5 mM p−BQ, IPA, L−histidine, and EDTA were introduced to counteract O 2 •− , •OH, 1 O 2 , and h + , respectively [30]. Figure 3c shows that, except for HQ which drastically decreased absorbance, the other scavengers had minimal impact.This infers a pivotal role for O 2 •− in the catalytic oxidation process.To delve deeper into the catalytic mechanism, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) tests were executed using 5, 5−dimethyl−1−pyrroline N−oxide (DMPO).Figure S10 reveals a characteristic peak associated with O 2 •− .Notably, with prolonged illumination time, this signal's intensity increased, corroborating the notion that light considerably elevates the O 2 •− quantity.Figure 3d highlights that the absorption peak intensity was amplified under either ultrasound or light conditions compared to darkness.Intriguingly, a combination of lightultrasound further intensified this peak.While it is recognized that BaTiO 3 SUMs generate a polarization charge under ultrasonic cavitation's mechanical stress with suboptimal catalytic efficiency [31], the combined light-ultrasound stimulation significantly boosts this efficiency.This suggests a synergistic enhancement in oxidase−like activity due to combined light-ultrasound action.
As illustrated in Scheme 1, the augmented oxidase−like activity stems from the photo−piezoelectric effect of the AuPt@BaTiO 3 bimetallic alloy Schottky junction.The main factors contributing to this increase are:  [32][33][34], AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs create an optimal Schottky barrier between Au@BaTiO 3 SUMs and Pt@BaTiO 3 SUMs.As illustrated in Scheme 1a, Pt@BaTiO 3 SUMs only allow a limited number of photoexcited electrons to traverse the elevated Schottky barrier Φ 3 .The relatively low barrier height Φ 1 of Au@BaTiO 3 SUMs also allowed the backflow of photogenerated electrons, resulting in the recombination of charge carriers [35].Conversely, the lower barrier height Φ 2 in AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs promotes more substantial charge separation, facilitating the transfer of photogenerated electrons [36].
2. Positive Polarization Charge Under Ultrasound: The polarization charge that arises at the interface under ultrasound induces a downward bend in the BaTiO 3 SUMs' energy band [31].This reduced energy band height expedites the migration of photogenerated electrons to AuPt alloy nanoparticles [14,37].Concurrently, the energy threshold for hot electrons to cross this barrier is diminished, bolstering the efficient separation of hot electrons that arise due to the excitation of larger AuPt alloy nanoparticles [38,39].Moreover, the more compact AuPt alloy nanoparticles act as electron sinks, capturing excited electrons, which accelerates surface electron migration, thereby amplifying enzyme activity [40].
3. Synergistic Effect of Au and Pt Alloying: The amalgamation of Au and Pt offers a potent synergistic effect, primarily driven by the alteration of the d−band center and kinetics.The alloying triggers a downward shift of Pt's d−band center, which attenuates the binding between Pt and oxygen, thereby enhancing catalytic activity [41,42].
In summary, factors like the Schottky junction, LSPR effect, and piezoelectric effect collectively enhance photosensitive carrier separation.This optimized separation facilitates the increased production of O 2 •− , culminating in heightened oxidase activity.

Steady−State Kinetics
Steady−state kinetic experiments were carried out using varying concentrations of TMB, ranging from 0.1 to 1.0 mM, to examine the oxidase−like activity of AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs (Table S1).The Michaelis constant (K m ) and the maximum reaction velocity (V max ) were derived from the Michaelis-Menten curve (as depicted in Figure S11b) and the double reciprocal (Lineweaver-Burk) plot (presented in Figure S11c).The obtained values were 0.1218 mM for K m and 3.16 × 10 −7 M s −1 for V max , respectively.It is well−established in enzymology that a lower K m value signifies a greater substrate affinity, while a higher V max points towards a rapid enzymatic response.A comparison with data from previously reported studies, as presented in Table 1, reveals that the oxidase mimetics of AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs demonstrate superior affinity towards the substrate TMB.Moreover, the reaction rate was found to be more rapid.Consequently, this underscores the impressive catalytic efficiency of the AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs.

GSH Detection
As an antioxidant, GSH effectively consumes O 2 •− and reduces oxTMB to TMB via a single electron transfer process [50].The absorbance at 652 nm was observed to decrease progressively with increasing GSH concentration (Figure 4a,c).The standard curve was plotted based on the relationship between the peak absorption intensity and GSH concentration.In the dark, the linear equation is: Abs = −0.0206C[GSH] + 2.284 (R 2 = 0.9978) (Figure 4b).Under light−ultrasound conditions, the linear equation is Abs = −0.0228C[GSH] + 2.159 (R 2 = 0.9914) (Figure 4d).The reaction times were 10 min in the dark and 3 min under light-ultrasound.The LOD was determined to be 0.415 µM in the dark and 0.225 µM under light−ultrasound, both of which are lower than the values reported in previous studies (Table 2).4b).Under light−ultrasound conditions, the linear equation is Abs = −0.0228C[GSH]+ 2.159 (R 2 = 0.9914) (Figure 4d).The reaction times were 10 min in the dark and 3 min under lightultrasound.The LOD was determined to be 0.415 µM in the dark and 0.225 µM under light−ultrasound, both of which are lower than the values reported in previous studies (Table 2).Possible disruptors in human serum were examined to assess the system's selectivity.The results (Figure 5) indicated that Cys did interfere with the system's selectivity to a degree, but the interference from other disruptors was minimal.Given that the Cys concentration in human serum is significantly lower than the GSH concentration [58,59], this interference is limited.Thus, the colorimetric detection of GSH demonstrated excellent selectivity.
The results (Figure 5) indicated that Cys did interfere with the system's selectivity to a degree, but the interference from other disruptors was minimal.Given that the Cys concentration in human serum is significantly lower than the GSH concentration [58,59], this interference is limited.Thus, the colorimetric detection of GSH demonstrated excellent selectivity.Furthermore, stability is a crucial factor when evaluating potential applications.The oxidase−like activity of AuPt@BaTiO3 SUMs was tested every 5 min, revealing impressive short−term stability, with a relative standard deviation (RSD) of 1.46% after 11 cycles (Figure S12a).Simultaneously, the absorbance measured every alternate day displayed minor fluctuations in catalytic performance over 15 days, boasting an RSD of 0.63%, indicative of commendable long−term stability (Figure S12b).To evaluate repeatability, five batches of AuPt@BaTiO3 SUMs oxidase mimetics were prepared under identical experimental conditions.The nearly consistent absorbance results across batches suggest excellent reproducibility (Figure S13).
To assess the accuracy of the colorimetric determination of GSH in serum, the GSH content in real samples was evaluated using the standard addition method [60].The recovery rate for fetal bovine serum ranged from 99.91% to 101.8%, with an RSD of less than 1.06%.These results suggest that this method holds promise for detecting GSH in real−world settings (Table 3).Furthermore, stability is a crucial factor when evaluating potential applications.The oxidase−like activity of AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs was tested every 5 min, revealing impressive short−term stability, with a relative standard deviation (RSD) of 1.46% after 11 cycles (Figure S12a).Simultaneously, the absorbance measured every alternate day displayed minor fluctuations in catalytic performance over 15 days, boasting an RSD of 0.63%, indicative of commendable long−term stability (Figure S12b).To evaluate repeatability, five batches of AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs oxidase mimetics were prepared under identical experimental conditions.The nearly consistent absorbance results across batches suggest excellent reproducibility (Figure S13).
To assess the accuracy of the colorimetric determination of GSH in serum, the GSH content in real samples was evaluated using the standard addition method [60].The recovery rate for fetal bovine serum ranged from 99.91% to 101.8%, with an RSD of less than 1.06%.These results suggest that this method holds promise for detecting GSH in real−world settings (Table 3).

Conclusions
In conclusion, we successfully prepared AuPt@BaTiO 3 SUMs, which showcased outstanding oxidase−like activity to serve as oxidase mimetics for the colorimetric detection of GSH.The combined effects of the photo−piezoelectric phenomenon and LSPR facilitated the directed migration and separation of photogenerated electrons, enhanced by the AuPt bimetallic alloy.This photo−piezoelectric influence significantly boosted oxidase−like activity, leading to high−performance colorimetric GSH detection.Remarkably, our detection platform's superior catalytic activity allowed for a short detection time of just 3 min, ensuring high sensitivity with a linear range of 0.5-50 µM and an impressive LOD of 0.225 µM for GSH detection.Furthermore, this sensing approach demonstrated commendable analytical performance in intricate samples, boasting a reliable recovery rate of 99.91-101.8% in real−world sample testing.Overall, this research introduces a novel perspective on the strategic design of highly efficient nanozymes leveraging the photo−piezoelectric effect.

Table 1 .
Comparison of catalytic kinetic parameters.

Table 2 .
Comparison of the sensing performance with other methods in the detection of GSH.

Table 2 .
Comparison of the sensing performance with other methods in the detection of GSH.

Table 3 .
Detection of GSH in an actual sample (n = 3).

Table 3 .
Detection of GSH in an actual sample (n = 3).