Smartphone‐Based Molecularly Imprinted Photonic Crystal Hydrogel Sensor for the Label‐Free Detection of Bisphenol A

Abstract Here, the implementation of a smartphone‐based portable molecularly imprinted photonic crystal hydrogel (MIPCH) colorimetric sensor for the visual and label‐free detection of bisphenol A (BPA) in water samples is reported. The sensor is prepared by photopolymerizing BPA‐added hydrogel precu...

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Published inMacromolecular chemistry and physics Vol. 225; no. 14
Main Authors Sree Sanker, S. S., Thomas, Subin, Nalini, Savitha, Jacob, Dhanya P., Suniya, Vathiyedath Sulaiman, Madhusoodanan, Kottarathil Naduvil
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Weinheim Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.07.2024
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Summary:Abstract Here, the implementation of a smartphone‐based portable molecularly imprinted photonic crystal hydrogel (MIPCH) colorimetric sensor for the visual and label‐free detection of bisphenol A (BPA) in water samples is reported. The sensor is prepared by photopolymerizing BPA‐added hydrogel precursor solution within the voids of a photonic crystal opal film, followed by the extraction of BPA molecules. Rebinding of the BPA analyte to the MIPCH causes the hydrogel to swell, leading to a significant redshift in the diffracting spectrum. The MIPCH sensor exhibits a low limit of detection of 0.96 × 10 −15 m . The sensor also shows linear response in the femtomolar range, rapid responsiveness (≤6 min), selective detection of BPA in complex matrices, long‐term stability, and reproducibility. Images of the sensor responses are used to train a deep‐learning‐based regression model on a smartphone to predict the BPA concentration quantitatively. Integration of the regression model with the developed sensor provides an accurate and portable smart sensor platform well‐suited for real‐time and on‐field monitoring of BPA.
ISSN:1022-1352
1521-3935
DOI:10.1002/macp.202400043