Yanqin Zhu , Le Wang , Jinwen Zhao , Jiazhong Zhang , Qinhong Yin
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Abstract
Methamphetamine (METH) is a potent psychostimulant with a high potential for addiction, ranking among the most prevalent and frequently abused illicit substances worldwide. Thus, the development of rapid and precise methodologies for METH detection is essential for law enforcement and public health monitoring. This study reported the first construction of a molecularly imprinted fluorescence sensor utilizing EDTA-Cu quantum dots (EDTA-Cu QDs-MIP) for the fluorescence quantification of methamphetamine. The sensor displayed a linear response within a concentration range spanning from 53 to 371 nM, achieving a limit of detection (LOD) equal to 20.6 nM through fluorescence spectroscopy. Validation with real-world samples confirmed the sensor's high accuracy, with recovery rates in the range from 97.2 to 104.4 %. This study not only broadens the scope of QDs in chemical detection but also introduces a strong and portable platform for forensic investigations and on-site screening of illicit drugs.
期刊介绍:
Spectrochimica Acta, Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy (SAA) is an interdisciplinary journal which spans from basic to applied aspects of optical spectroscopy in chemistry, medicine, biology, and materials science.
The journal publishes original scientific papers that feature high-quality spectroscopic data and analysis. From the broad range of optical spectroscopies, the emphasis is on electronic, vibrational or rotational spectra of molecules, rather than on spectroscopy based on magnetic moments.
Criteria for publication in SAA are novelty, uniqueness, and outstanding quality. Routine applications of spectroscopic techniques and computational methods are not appropriate.
Topics of particular interest of Spectrochimica Acta Part A include, but are not limited to:
Spectroscopy and dynamics of bioanalytical, biomedical, environmental, and atmospheric sciences,
Novel experimental techniques or instrumentation for molecular spectroscopy,
Novel theoretical and computational methods,
Novel applications in photochemistry and photobiology,
Novel interpretational approaches as well as advances in data analysis based on electronic or vibrational spectroscopy.