Protein@AuNPs Synthesized by Microfluidic Droplet System and Application in Cu(II) and L-Cysteine Sensing

Xiaotong Zhu, Xinyu Li, Li Qi, Rongyue Zhang, Nan Li, Xiaonan He, Juan Qiao

Chemical Research in Chinese Universities ›› 2025

Chemical Research in Chinese Universities ›› 2025 DOI: 10.1007/s40242-025-4203-0
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Protein@AuNPs Synthesized by Microfluidic Droplet System and Application in Cu(II) and L-Cysteine Sensing

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In this study, Pepsin@AuNPs (Pep@AuNPs) and Trypsin@AuNPs (Try@AuNPs) were synthesized by a microfluidic droplet system using Pepsin and Trypsin as protection reagents and NaOH as reducing reagents. Compared to the synthesis method in a flask, the AuNPs synthesized by the microfluidic droplet system demonstrated uniform nucleation, superior ultraviolet absorption performance, high stability and short preparation cycles (15 min). The detection range of Cu(II) by Pep@AuNPs was 1.0–100.0 µmol/L and the detection limit was 0.3 µmol/L. The detection range of L-Cysteine by Try@AuNPs was 0.3–250.0 mmol/L and the detection limit was 0.1 mmol/L. This universal method provides an effective strategy for the detection of bioactive molecules, such as metal ions and amino acids by AuNPs with protein as a protective agent.

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Xiaotong Zhu, Xinyu Li, Li Qi, Rongyue Zhang, Nan Li, Xiaonan He, Juan Qiao. Protein@AuNPs Synthesized by Microfluidic Droplet System and Application in Cu(II) and L-Cysteine Sensing. Chemical Research in Chinese Universities, 2025 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40242-025-4203-0

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