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Covalent and non-covalent synergy in molecularly imprinted polymer-coated hollow nanocages for selective electrochemical recognition of azithromycin

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Changhong Wang
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Jin-Wei Zhang
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Fu-Lan Xiao
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Yi-Yue Tang
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Yi-Han Hu *
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Qi‐Hui Zhang *
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Chun‐Su Yuan
DOI:10.1007/s00604-026-08332-9delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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An azithromycin-imprinted electrochemical sensor was developed using hollow nanocages derived from metal-organic frameworks, combined with multi-walled carbon nanotubes. The modification of the molecularly imprinted layer enhanced selective recognition for azithromycin by enabling dual binding modes through covalent (boronate ester bonds) and non-covalent (hydrogen bonding) interactions. The hollow porous structure of the Co3O4/CNFs (carbon-nitrogen frameworks) nanocages reduced the diffusion distance of electrolytes across the electrode surface, accelerated the redox reaction, enhanced sensing signals, and enhanced sensitivity. Moreover, the combination of Co3O4/CNFs nanocages and multi-walled carbon nanotubes significantly enhanced the conductivity of the modified electrodes, thus further improving sensitivity. It also provided a larger support area for constructing the imprinted layer, which increased recognition sites. After optimization, the sensor exhibited excellent azithromycin recognition, with a broad linear range (0.2−500 μM) and a low limit of detection (0.12 μM). The sensor showed satisfactory recoveries in real sample analysis (milk = 94.67%−100.99%, urine = 96.89%−107.33%), highlighting its significant potential for monitoring trace levels of azithromycin.
Keywords:
MOF-derived
Hollow nanocages
Molecular imprinted polymers
Synergistic recognition
Azithromycin

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Microchimica Acta
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5.3
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School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
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541
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tang center for herbal medicine research
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department of pharmacy
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