Molecular wiring of chlorophyll a and cytochrome c on carbon black for amplified photocurrent generation and ROS profiling in cancer cells

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jayaprakash Meena, Sugumar Monisha, Tamizhselvi Ramasamy, Kandhan Palanisamy, Rajapandian Varatharaj, K. Santhakumar, Annamalai Senthil Kumar
DOI: 10.1039/d5cp04355g
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

Inspired by photosynthesis, a PSI–cytochrome c bioelectrode was fabricated on carbon black, enabling efficient direct electron transfer. The hybrid system showed enhanced photocurrent and sensitive hydrogen peroxide detection, demonstrating effective bio-inspired charge transfer.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms Electrochemical sensors and biosensors Light effects on plants

Publication details

Journal / source
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
28
Issue
7
Pages
4485–4501
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN