Contemporary developments in fluorescent probe-based strategies for antibiotic detection

Area of Science:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Biotechnology

Background:

• Antibiotic residues in food pose risks to animal and human health, promoting antibiotic resistance.
• Conventional detection methods are often slow, costly, and require specialized equipment.
• There is a critical need for rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective methods for antibiotic residue detection.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review various types of antibiotics, their classification, and current detection methods.
• To highlight recent advancements in fluorescent sensors for antibiotic detection.
• To provide a comprehensive overview of diverse fluorescent sensing platforms and their performance.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature on antibiotic residues and detection technologies.
• Exploration of various fluorescent sensing platforms including organic probes, Schiff bases, metal-organic frameworks, quantum dots, and nanoparticles.
• Analysis of the advantages and limitations of different sensing approaches.

Main Results:

• Identified limitations of conventional antibiotic detection methods.
• Detailed the principles and applications of diverse fluorescent sensors for antibiotic detection.
• Summarized the performance characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of various sensing platforms.

Conclusions:

• Fluorescent sensors offer promising solutions for the selective, sensitive, and ultrafast detection of antibiotic residues.
• Continued development of novel fluorescent probes and integrated sensing platforms is essential for effective monitoring and control of antibiotic overuse.
• These advancements are vital for ensuring food safety, protecting public health, and mitigating environmental risks associated with antibiotic contamination.