An Amyloid-fibril-based colorimetric nanosensor for rapid and sensitive chromium(VI) Detection

Wai Hong Leung, Lan Zou, Wai Hung Lo, Pak Ho Chan

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Abstract

Appearing with a trace! A new colorimetric nanosensor for CrVIfrom the amyloid fibrils of hen lysozyme has been developed (see picture). This nanosensor, which makes use of hen lysozyme fibrils as CrVIbinders and acidified diphenylcarbazide (DPC) as the colorimetric probe, can specifically detect CrVIat the ppb level without sample pretreatment and the use of advanced instruments.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1440-1445
Number of pages6
JournalChemPlusChem
Volume78
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • chromates
  • environmental chemistry
  • fibrous proteins
  • nanostructures
  • sensors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry

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