A nanosized metal–organic framework for visual detection of fluoride ions with smartphone via colorimetric test kit

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Abstract

Fluoride ion (F) is an essential micronutrient in the human body, however, an abnormal large intake of F can result in adverse effects, such as skeletal fluorosis or DNA damage. Therefore, it is of great significance to develop convenient assays for the visual detection of F with high sensitivity. We rationally developed the nanosized iron-based metal organic frameworks (Fe-MOFs) by using 3,5-dicarboxybenzeneboronic acid as organic linkers and Fe3+ as metal ions through the solvothermal method, which can be applied for detecting F with high sensitivity and selectivity owing to the specific recognition of boronic acid groups towards F and the strong binding affinity between F and Fe3+. The Fe-MOFs possess excellent peroxidase-like activity, which can be effectively inhibited by F. Moreover, a portable test kit for the determination of F was developed by embedding Fe-MOFs into hydrogel, and the visual measurement of F was realized based on smartphone by identifying the color signal of the oxidation of 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine dihydrochloride. The output signal (R/G) was linear with F concentration in the range of 10.0–200.0 μM. The Fe-MOFs-based colorimetric strategy is easy-operation, low-cost and equipment-free, which has been further applied to detect F in the real water samples.

Original languageEnglish
Article number129508
JournalSensors and Actuators B: Chemical
Volume332
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Apr 2021

Keywords

  • Colorimetric detection
  • Fluoride ions
  • Metal organic frameworks
  • Peroxidase mimics
  • Smartphone-assisted measurement

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