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Biosensing analysis based on Au-Cu bimetallic nanoclusters for colorimetric and fluorescent detection of aflatoxin B 1 in cereals and milk

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) in food is a threaten to food safety and human health. In this study, a colorimetric and fluorescent dual-mode aptamer sensor was constructed for rapid and accurate detection of AFB1 based on polyvinylpyrrolidone-gold-copper bimetallic nanoclusters (PVP-Au/CuNCs) and Mn3O4 nanoparticles (Mn3O4 NPs). In the presence of AFB1, the AFB1 aptamer on the surface of Mn3O4 NPs specifically bound to AFB1. The oxidase-like activity of Mn3O4 NPs was restored and 3,3′5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) was oxidized to oxidized TMB (oxTMB), which quenched the orange fluorescence of the PVP-Au/CuNCs. With AFB1 concentrations increasing, the blue color of oxTMB deepened, the fluorescence quenching efficiency was enhanced. The working range was 0–56 μg L-1 with a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.36 μg L-1 (colorimetric), and 2.86–40 μg L-1 with a LOD of 0.29 μg L-1 (fluorescent). In addition, the established sensor was successfully applied to determine AFB1 in milk, rice, oats, and corn, with a recovery rate of 91.1%–107.5%. This study provides an insight for fabricating a sensitive, efficient, and accurate analytical platform for rapid detection of AFB1 in food.

Source: Food Science and Human Wellness

DOI: 10.26599/fshw.2024.9250363