Comparison between ELISAs and traditional analytical methods to determine pesticide pollution in water

Fluorescence tuning behavior of carbon quantum dots with gold nanoparticles via novel intercalation effect of aldicarb

A simple, sensitive and rapid fluorometric system has been developed for the detection of aldicarb (ALD) based on inner filter effect (IFE) of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) on fluorescence (FL) intensity of carbon quantum dots (CQDs). Addition of CQDs into AuNPs, gets them aggregated due to electrostatic interaction resulting in quenching the FL intensity of CQDs. With addition of ALD into AuNPs, an intercalated layer was formed between them through Au-N and Au-S bond which reduced IFE of AuNPs. Hence, CQDs FL intensity recovered along with ALD concentration varying between 3.8 and 76 µg L^-1 with lower detection limit of 3.02 µg L^-1. The spiked real samples study in fruits, vegetables and soft drinks revealed that this sensing platform was repeatable and effective for real samples. The validation of proposed method indicates that the ALD sensor is promising and adaptable for everyday on spot environment and food safety monitoring.

Determination of bentazon residues in water by high-performance liquid chromatography. Validation of the method

A method for determination of bentazon residues in water has been developed. The method involves solid-phase extraction with C18 extraction tubes and high-performance liquid chromatographic analysis. A C18 column and guard column were used with UV detection at 230 nm, a mobile phase of methanol-water (60:40, v/v) at pH 4.6 (phosphoric acid) and a flow-rate of 0.8 ml/min. After optimization of the extraction and separation conditions, the method was validated. The method developed can be used for determination of bentazon in water, within the international limits of 0.1 microgram/l, with a 500-fold pre-concentration.