Solution-based nanosensors for in-field detection with the naked eye

Paterson, S. and De La Rica, R. (2015) Solution-based nanosensors for in-field detection with the naked eye. Analyst. ISSN 0003-2654 (https://doi.org/10.1039/C4AN02297A)

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Abstract

Nanomaterials are revolutionising analytical applications with low-cost tests that enable detecting a target molecule in a few steps and with the naked eye. With this approach, non-experts can perform analyses on-site and without utilising electronic readers. This is advantageous in point-of-care diagnostics, in-field measurements and analyses performed in resource-constrained settings. Here we review the main strategies adopted for detecting analytes with the naked eye and at the point of need using plasmonic nanosensors, catalytic nanoparticles and fluorescent nanomaterials. Examples of the detection of ions, glucose, small molecules, peptides and proteins with the nanosensors are explained in detail.

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Paterson, S. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5433-7811 and De La Rica, R.;
  • Item type:Article
    ID code:52490
    Dates:
    Date
    Event
    2015
    Published
    16 March 2015
    Published Online
    14 March 2015
    Accepted
    Subjects:Science > Chemistry
    Department:Faculty of Science > Pure and Applied Chemistry
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:09 Apr 2015 11:46
    Last modified:11 Nov 2024 11:01
    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/52490
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