A novel magnetic biosorbent was prepared for preconcentration and extraction of Hg (II). Magnetic nanoparticles (Fe3O4@SiO2-NH2) were deposited on a metal-organic framework (HKUST-1). It was used as a proper platform for immobilization of a thymine-rich aptamer (Apt-Fe3O4@SiO2-NH2@HKUST-1). Chara…