Fluorescence Sensing with Molecularly Imprinted Polymer-Capped Quantum Dots

Hanieh Montaseri, Heidi Abrahamse, Patricia B.C. Forbes

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Abstract

Procedures for the design of a fluorescence sensor based on molecularly imprinted polymer-capped quantum dots (MIP@QDs) together with the synthesis of quantum dots and MIP@QDS are described. Spherical and monodispersed nanoparticles are suitable for fluorescence sensing of an analyte such as pharmaceuticals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). In addition, excellent optical properties, higher quantum yield, and photoluminescence efficiency as well as easy detection of emission spectra are distinctive advantages of quantum dots as fluorescence sensors. Optimization of different variables and analytical applications of the sensor are also presented, which are of value for fluorescence sensing.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMethods in Molecular Biology
PublisherHumana Press Inc.
Pages183-194
Number of pages12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume2359
ISSN (Print)1064-3745
ISSN (Electronic)1940-6029

Keywords

  • Cross-linker
  • Fluorescence sensing
  • Functional monomer
  • Molecularly imprinted polymer
  • Quantum dot
  • Sol-gel approach
  • Surface imprinting polymerization

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

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