A molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensor using copper nanoparticles as built-in probe for eugenol detection

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• The electrochemical sensor achieves a high sensitivity for eugenol detection, with a detection limit of 0.01 µM.
• Utilizing copper nanoparticles enhances the detection mechanism, improving overall sensor performance in various environments.
• Molecular imprinting techniques are employed to create specific recognition sites for eugenol on the sensor surface.
• The findings support the feasibility of using this sensor for real-time monitoring of eugenol in different samples.