Ratio fluorescence detection of tetracycline by a Eu3+/NH2-MIL-53(Al) composite

Tetracycline detection has been a great concern because of its overuse and difficulty in degrading. Here, a detection method with ratio fluorescence was developed by synthesizing Eu3+ doped nanocomposites with NH2-MIL-53(Al) nanosheets. After adding tetracycline, the fluorescence intensity at 616 nm characteristic emission peak of Eu3+ was sensitized by the antenna effect generated from coordinating Eu3+ with tetracycline, but the fluorescence of NH2-MIL-53(Al) at 433 nm was quenched by the fluorescence resonance energy transfer between the Eu3+-tetracycline composition and NH2-MIL-53(Al). Therefore, the efficient detection of tetracycline was achieved based on this change of ratio fluorescence signal. The experimental results show that Eu3+/NH2-MIL-53(Al) has excellent selectivity, a wider linear range and a lower detection limit for detecting tetracycline. This method can afford favorable ideas for developing advanced chemical and biological sensors.

Automated summary

Efficient detection of tetracycline was achieved through ratio fluorescence method using Eu3+/NH2-MIL-53(Al), which demonstrates excellent selectivity, wider linear range, and lower detection limit for detecting tetracycline. This method provides valuable insights for developing advanced chemical and biological sensors.