The ability to tell apart different types of aminoglycosides is a big deal in medical science. This is because these antibiotics come in various forms, each with unique properties and effects. Recently, a clever method was devised to create a sensor array. This array can distinguish between these different aminoglycoside subtypes. This innovative approach combines t...

TBBPA is a nasty chemical found in many places. It is toxic and can harm living things. So, scientists are always looking for better ways to find it. They want methods that are simple, cheap, and reliable. One new method uses a special kind of sensor. This sensor is made from a mix of copper and organic materials. It is shaped into a porous framework and placed on a ...

Water is life. But what if the water we drink is full of harmful stuff? That is a scary thought. This is why finding out if water has too many bad things in it is super important. Scientists have come up with a clever way to do this. They have made a special glowing tool. This tool can spot two nasty things in water: iron ions and chromate ions. These are bad ...

Picture this: tiny, super-selective sensors scouring through food to keep us safe. These aren’t your everyday sensors; they’re molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensors (MIECSs), crafted from something called molecularly imprinted derivative materials (MIDPs). Think of them like lock and key systems, where the lock is the sensor and the key is the specific molecu...

Have you ever wondered how we can spot chemicals in our environment? Enter electrochemical sensors! These clever gadgets use electricity to identify specific substances, playing a crucial role in healthcare and environmental protection. But how are these sensors made? Two common methods are screen-printing and 3D printing. Screen-printing is cheaper, but it's not ver...