journal article·2026-04Open access

Catalytic Wiring of Enzymatic Cascades Using ROS‐Flux‐Regulated Biodegradable Borophene

Pranay Saha, Shraddha Krishnakumar, Aysenur Yardim, David Skrodzki, Adrienne Griffiths, Teresa Aditya, Dipanjan Pan

Small· Volume 22· Issue 22

Abstract

ABSTRACT Two‐dimensional (2D) borophene, a single‐atom‐thick allotrope of boron, exhibits exceptional conductivity, anisotropy, and chemical reactivity, yet very little is known about its electrochemical properties. Here, we delineate its enzymatic and electrochemical behavior under biologically relevant redox conditions. Spectroscopic and microscopic studies reveal concentration‐dependent degradation of borophene by hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ), yielding boronic acids, confirmed by a curcumin‐rosocyanine assay. Enzymatic cascades employing glucose oxidase and horseradish peroxidase establish borophene as both an electrocatalyst and a chemically responsive transducer, generating dual colorimetric and electrochemical outputs. Electroanalytical measurements (cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry, and differential pulse voltammetry) show that borophene efficiently wires peroxidase reactions by sensitizing H 2 O 2 detection through borophene–HRP interfaces. In contrast, glucose sensing displays diminished currents due to reactive oxygen species–mediated passivation. These results position borophene as a unique platform for catalytic wiring of enzyme cascades in which ROS flux dynamically regulates signal output, enabling transient, self‐reporting biosensors and motivating stabilization strategies for long‐term bioelectronic integration.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Electrochemical sensors and biosensors · Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis · Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects

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Affiliations

Department of Nuclear Engineering The Pennsylvania State University State College Pennsylvania USA

Department of Biomedical Engineering The Pennsylvania State University State College Pennsylvania USA

Department of Bioengineering, Institute of Natural Sciences Ege University Izmir Türkiye

Department of Materials Science and Engineering The Pennsylvania State University State College Pennsylvania USA

Department of Chemistry The Pennsylvania State University State College Pennsylvania USA

Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences State College Pennsylvania USA

Funding

Pennsylvania State University · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · National Science Foundation · Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs · National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute · U.S. Department of Defense

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