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"Off-On" non-enzymatic sensor for malathion detection based on fluorescence resonance energy transfer between
Miao Wang1, Kun Su2, Jing Cao3
1Institute of Quality Standardization & Testing Technology for Agro-products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100193 Beijing, China; Key Laboratory of Agrofood Safety and Quality (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture, 100193 Beijing, China.
Abstract:
Here, we developed a novel non-enzymatic rapid testing method for determination of organophosphate pesticide (malathion) in water. In principle, target molecule can block the Fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) between chemical fluorescent probe (energy donor) and β-cyclodextrin-coated silver nanoparticles (@AgNP) (receptor). The effects of malathion on the dynamics of fluorescent probe and β-cyclodextrin@AgNP were evaluated and their properties were further characterized. The current methodology showed a good sensitivity of 0.01 μg/mL represented as a limit of detection (LOD) and the calibration curve was linear over the concentration range of 0.1-25 μg/mL. Recovery rate from water samples spiked at 3 different concentration levels (0.3, 0.4, and 0.6 μg/mL) showed satisfactory range between 83% and 101%.