Quantum dot: Lightning invisible foodborne pathogens

Background: Foodborne pathogens pose many threats to human life and health. Rapid, sensitive, and easy detection is urgently needed to avert the threat early. Quantum dots are compact in size, exhibit excellent and stable performance, and provide candidate components for small-sized detection devices. Scope and approach: In this review, we comprehensively summarize the way quantum dots capture foodborne bacteria and rapidly monitor foodborne pathogenic bacteria. Key findings and conclusions: In recent years, many advances, including the production and application of quantum dots, have enhanced the performance of the detection of target pathogenic bacteria. Quantum dots are more cost-friendly and attractive than other detection methods. Detection strategies associated with smartphones help to produce new breakthroughs. Low-toxicity materials are of great significance for the practical detection of foodborne pathogens.

Automated summary

Quantum dots show great potential in detecting foodborne pathogens, providing rapid and sensitive monitoring of target bacteria. Compared to other methods, quantum dots are more cost-effective, and detection strategies associated with smartphones help achieve new breakthroughs.