Electropolymerized molecularly imprinted polypyrrole film for dimethoate sensing: investigation on template removal after the imprinting process

Marlene Valentino, Anna Imbriano, Angelo Tricase, Flavio Della Pelle, Dario Compagnone, Eleonora Macchia, Luisa Torsi, Paolo Bollella, Nicoletta Ditaranto

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Abstract

The development of ultrasensitive analytical detection methods for organophosphorus pesticides such as dimethoate (DMT) plays a key role in healthy food production. DMT is an inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), which can lead to the accumulation of acetylcholine and result in symptoms related to the autonomous and central nervous systems. Herein, we report the first spectroscopic and electrochemical study on template removal after an imprinting process from a polypyrrole-based molecularly imprinted polymer (PPy-MIP) film for the detection of DMT. Several template removal procedures were tested and evaluated using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The most effective procedure was achieved in 100 mM NaOH. The proposed DMT PPy-MIP sensor exhibits a limit of detection of (8 ± 2) × 10-12 M.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1250-1253
Number of pages4
JournalAnalytical Methods
Volume15
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Mar 2023
MoE publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

Keywords

  • Polymers/chemistry
  • Dimethoate
  • Pyrroles/chemistry
  • Molecular Imprinting/methods
  • Acetylcholinesterase
  • Organophosphorus Compounds
  • Pesticides

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