Malathion Detection Using Molecularly-Imprinted Polymer Quartz Crystal Microbalance Sensor

Abstract:

The extensive use of pesticides can result in overexposure and soil, water, and produce residues. For instance, residues of malathion were found on some vegetables. Molecularly-imprinted polymers (MIP) have been recently developed for sensing of pesticide residues. This study prepared malathion-imprinted polymers via precipitation polymerization and deposited on quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) electrodes. FTIR spectroscopy proved the incorporation and removal of malathion in the matrix of MIP. SEM images revealed that MIP particles are larger than the non-imprinted polymer (NIP) particles due to the incorporation of malathion. Binding experiments were done using standard malathion solutions of 10 to 60 ppm. The MIP-QCM sensor had a greater response than the NIP-QCM sensor. This is due to the specific binding sites in the MIP matrix. On the other hand, the response of NIP-QCM sensor is attributed to the non-specific adsorption sites in its matrix. A sensitivity and detection limit of 1.62 Hz·L/mg and 5.67 ppm, respectively were determined for the MIP-QCM sensor. Lastly, the MIP-QCM sensor is stable and reusable up to three (3) cycles.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 918)
• Pages: 147-154
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-qv7kCI
• Online since: January 2024
• Authors: Mary Donnabelle L. Balela*, Geramheen Z. Dela Vega, Yasmin Yvon A. Suyat
• Keywords: Malathion, Moleculary Imprinted Polymer, QCM, Sensor

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