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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Food Science

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  • Formaldehyde is a reactive carbonyl compound widely used for its antibacterial properties to preserve food.
  • Efficient and sensitive detection methods are crucial for monitoring formaldehyde levels in food products.
  • Current detection methods may lack the speed or sensitivity required for comprehensive food safety analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an efficient and rapid method for detecting formaldehyde in aqueous solutions.
  • To synthesize and characterize 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) quantum dots for formaldehyde detection.
  • To evaluate the application of this method for quantifying formaldehyde in various food items.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) quantum dots (Nano A).
  • Utilizing the Schiff base reaction between APTES quantum dots and formaldehyde.
  • Employing fluorescence quenching based on photoinduced electron transfer for detection.
  • Determining the detection limit and validating the method with food samples.

Main Results:

  • The synthesized APTES quantum dots exhibit fluorescence quenching upon reaction with formaldehyde.
  • The detection method demonstrates high sensitivity with a detection limit as low as 10-9 M.
  • The method was successfully applied to detect formaldehyde in real food samples, including baby vegetables, mushrooms, and vermicelli.

Conclusions:

  • APTES quantum dots provide an efficient and rapid platform for formaldehyde detection in aqueous solutions.
  • The fluorescence quenching method offers a sensitive approach for monitoring formaldehyde in daily food products.
  • This technique holds potential for ensuring food safety and quality by detecting harmful formaldehyde residues.