On the Specificity of Nanozymes: A Perspective

Abstract

Comprehensive SummaryWe have compiled eight promising strategies for enhancing the specificity and selectivity of nanozymes, as depicted in the comprehensive summary above. Enzymes exhibit intricate and sophisticated structures, including substrate channels and active sites, which can inform the design of nanozymes. Replication of these structural features and the application of facet engineering/doping techniques can significantly enhance the catalytic specificity of nanozymes. Alternatively, the use of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) to coat nanozymes represents an effective approach to impart substrate specificity. Furthermore, several straightforward stopgap strategies have been devised to improve nanozyme specificity for analytical applications, such as the integration of biorecognition elements and nanozyme sensor arrays through surface modification.imageKey Scientistsimage