Issue 23, 2021

A review of the incorporation of QDs and imprinting technology in optical sensors – imprinting methods and sensing responses

Abstract

This review aims to cover the simultaneous method using molecularly imprinted technology and quantum dots (QDs) as well as its application in the field of optical sensors. In the beginning, the principles and various types of chemical and biochemical sensors are introduced, and then several reported optical sensors are explained in more detail. Then, quantum dots are introduced, as one of the most attractive materials for the fabrication of optical sensors. After that, molecular imprinting technology and its different synthesis methods are described. Various imprinting methods, which have been reported in the literature to address the challenges, are presented in a principled and practical manner. Ultimately, unresolved challenges, as well as the prospect of this approach, will be expressed.

Graphical abstract: A review of the incorporation of QDs and imprinting technology in optical sensors – imprinting methods and sensing responses

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
05 mar 2021
Accepted
04 may 2021
First published
05 may 2021

New J. Chem., 2021,45, 10170-10198

A review of the incorporation of QDs and imprinting technology in optical sensors – imprinting methods and sensing responses

N. Kazemifard, A. A. Ensafi and Z. S. Dehkordi, New J. Chem., 2021, 45, 10170 DOI: 10.1039/D1NJ01104A

To request permission to reproduce material from this article, please go to the Copyright Clearance Center request page.

If you are an author contributing to an RSC publication, you do not need to request permission provided correct acknowledgement is given.

If you are the author of this article, you do not need to request permission to reproduce figures and diagrams provided correct acknowledgement is given. If you want to reproduce the whole article in a third-party publication (excluding your thesis/dissertation for which permission is not required) please go to the Copyright Clearance Center request page.

Read more about how to correctly acknowledge RSC content.

Social activity

Spotlight

Advertisements