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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology
  • Analytical Chemistry

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  • Developing sensitive and selective biosensors is crucial for disease monitoring.
  • Silver nanoclusters offer unique photoluminescent properties for sensing applications.
  • Oligonucleotide-templated nanoclusters provide a platform for creating stable and functional nanomaterials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel redox-active, photoluminescent silver nanocluster system for glucose detection.
  • To investigate the reversible photoluminescent properties of these nanoclusters for sensing applications.
  • To establish a reusable sensing platform for quantifying glucose concentrations.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of oligonucleotide-templated silver nanoclusters.
  • Characterization of nanocluster photoluminescence and redox activity.
  • Detection of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) via emission shift using photoluminescence spectroscopy.
  • Quantification of glucose concentrations based on H2O2 production.

Main Results:

  • Silver nanoclusters exhibited reversible photoluminescent emission shifts (610 nm to 530 nm) upon oxidation.
  • The system successfully detected H2O2, a glucose metabolism byproduct.
  • Glucose concentrations were accurately measured up to 20 mM, a relevant range for blood glucose levels.
  • The nanocluster system demonstrated reusability, indicating potential for long-term monitoring.

Conclusions:

  • Oligonucleotide-templated silver nanoclusters represent a promising platform for glucose sensing.
  • The reversible photoluminescent response allows for sensitive and quantitative detection of glucose.
  • This reusable sensing system has potential applications in clinical diagnostics and continuous glucose monitoring.