Ke Liu , Peichen Hou , Dayu Pan , Yanan Zhou , Bin Luo , Liping Chen , Chunjiang Zhao , Aixue Li
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Abstract
In plants, indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and salicylic acid (SA) are critical for defense responses, making their simultaneous detection essential for understanding regulation mechanisms. This study developed a flexible laser-induced graphene (LIG) sensor enhanced with MXene nanosheets for improved conductivity and catalytic activity. A molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) film, using chitosan (CS) as the monomer and IAA/SA as templates, was fabricated on the electrode surface. The MIP/MXene/LIG/PDMS sensor, with excellent flexibility for curved leaf surfaces, detected IAA and SA simultaneously in ranges of 5–100 μM and 5–1000 μM, with detection limits of 0.921 μM and 1.677 μM. Applied in situ to strawberry leaves under salt stress, this sensor offers promising applications in precision agriculture.
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Talanta provides a forum for the publication of original research papers, short communications, and critical reviews in all branches of pure and applied analytical chemistry. Papers are evaluated based on established guidelines, including the fundamental nature of the study, scientific novelty, substantial improvement or advantage over existing technology or methods, and demonstrated analytical applicability. Original research papers on fundamental studies, and on novel sensor and instrumentation developments, are encouraged. Novel or improved applications in areas such as clinical and biological chemistry, environmental analysis, geochemistry, materials science and engineering, and analytical platforms for omics development are welcome.
Analytical performance of methods should be determined, including interference and matrix effects, and methods should be validated by comparison with a standard method, or analysis of a certified reference material. Simple spiking recoveries may not be sufficient. The developed method should especially comprise information on selectivity, sensitivity, detection limits, accuracy, and reliability. However, applying official validation or robustness studies to a routine method or technique does not necessarily constitute novelty. Proper statistical treatment of the data should be provided. Relevant literature should be cited, including related publications by the authors, and authors should discuss how their proposed methodology compares with previously reported methods.