Fluorescent Sensor for Detecting Ciprofloxacin
Author Information
Author(s): Li Shuang, Wang Haijun, Wang Jinghan, Xu Feng, Li Hongmei
Primary Institution: Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, China
Hypothesis
Can molecularly imprinted fluorescent sensors accurately detect ciprofloxacin in various matrices?
Conclusion
The molecularly imprinted fluorescent sensors can accurately detect ciprofloxacin, showing great potential for environmental and food safety monitoring.
Supporting Evidence
- The sensor achieved a detection limit of 31 nmol/L for ciprofloxacin.
- The recovery rate for ciprofloxacin in milk samples ranged from 99.7% to 103.5%.
- The sensor maintained stability and specificity under various conditions.
- The sensor showed a linear detection range of 0.1 to 10 μmol/L for ciprofloxacin.
Takeaway
Scientists created a special sensor that can find a medicine called ciprofloxacin in milk and water, helping to keep our food and environment safe.
Methodology
The sensor was made using Er3+ doped ZnS quantum dots and tested for its ability to detect ciprofloxacin in different samples.
Limitations
The sensor's performance in tap water was slightly lower than in distilled and aquaculture water, indicating a need for further optimization.
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