Portable, smartphone-assisted turn-on fluorescence sensor based on green-synthesized beetroot-derived carbon dots for alpha-cypermethrin monitoring in field samples

Key Points

• The aim is to create a portable fluorescence sensor using beetroot-derived carbon dots for real-time detection of alpha-cypermethrin.
• Developed a smartphone-compatible fluorescence sensor.
• Utilized green-synthesized carbon dots from beetroot.
• Tested sensor performance in various field samples for alpha-cypermethrin detection.
• Successfully detected alpha-cypermethrin at low concentrations.
• Demonstrated rapid on-site monitoring capabilities.
• Showcased the cost-effectiveness compared to traditional lab methods.