Researchers Develop Ultrasensitive Analysis Method for Environmental Contaminants
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic residues are environmental contaminants. As these chemicals are not easily biodegradable, the development of rapid and cost-effective methods for their detection is a growing concern in the forensic industry. In a study published in Chemical analysis , Researchers have designed a microfluidic photoelectrochemical aptasensor (PEC) using photoactive AgBr/CuBi 2 HI 4 (ACO) composites for rapid and ultrasensitive detection of environmental contaminants . Study: AgBr/CuBi2O4 Photocathode Direct Z Schematic for Ultrasensitive Detection of Ciprofloxacin and Ofloxacin by Controlling Luminol Release in a Self-Powered Microfluidic Photoelectrochemical Aptasensor. Image Credit: Sonis Photography/Shutterstock.com Fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as ofloxacin (OFL) and ciprofloxacin (CIP), pollute the environment by suppressing the activity and growth of microorganisms. This study explores a novel approach to detect ofloxacin and ciprofloxacin by controlling the r