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Microfluidic paper-based analytical device integrated with Fe@ZnS:MIP for colorimetric detection of antibiotics

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Persistence and misuse of antibiotics eventually give rise to the progression of resistance development in bacteria. Consequently, accurate, fast and cost-effective sensing devices are required to govern the presence of drugs. Herein, we design a microfluidic paper-based device (μPAD) for the detection of Rifampicin. We selected this analyte because of its persistent overuse for the treatment of tuberculosis, among the major causes of death around the world. In this work, we have integrated Fe-reinforced ZnS nanoparticles supported with rifampicin (RIF) imprinted material on the exterior of Whatman filter paper for the fabrication of paper-based microfluidic device (μPAD). In this fabricated μPAD colorimetric detection was performed, and the synergistic effect of Fe and ZnS was recorded as compared to individual nanomaterials. A distinct color indicator was used to quantify the concentration of the targeted substance by the naked eye. The fabricated paper-based sensor possessed high sensitivity for rifampicin detection, recorded linear calibration curve representing 0.1 µM LOD and excellent selectivity, in comparison to other inferring agents present in real samples. The practical application of this designed μPAD was validated by applying a real sample.

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    Ahsan Riaz, Iqra Zareef, Anam Munawar, Allah Rakha, Muhammad Farhan Khan, Sareen Akhtar, Amna Anwar, Shahid Nazir, Salah ud Din & Ahtisham Shuja Abbasi

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Riaz, A., Zareef, I., Munawar, A. et al. Microfluidic paper-based analytical device integrated with Fe@ZnS:MIP for colorimetric detection of antibiotics. Appl Nanosci 13, 6331–6339 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-023-02920-4

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