Environmental water sample testing results.

BackgroundCiprofloxacin is a widely used antibiotic in medicine and agriculture. It can cause pollution to the environment and food, thereby affecting human health.ObjectiveThis study proposes the preparation of molecular imprinted fluorescent sensors and their selective detection of ciprofloxacin, with the aim of achieving specific recognition and accurate detection of ciprofloxacin.MethodsRare earth metal Er3+ is added to ZnS quantum dots to prepare a molecularly imprinted fluorescence sensor (MIP/Er3+/ZnS QDs). The effects of substance concentration, pH value, and time on the fluorescence detection intensity are analyzed to determine the optimal fluorescence detection conditions.ResultsExperimental results showed that the sensor accurately detected ciprofloxacin with a detection limit of 31 nmol/L and the linear range of 0.1–10 μmol/L. The sensor had a recovery rate of 99.7% to 103.5% for ciprofloxacin in milk samples, with a relative standard deviation of less than 5%, indicating accurate determination of ciprofloxacin content.ConclusionMolecularly imprinted fluorescent sensors have enormous application potential in the monitoring and control of ciprofloxacin, and are of great significance for ensuring environmental and food safety.