INST Mohali scientists developed fluorescent Fe-MOF nanospheres for nicotine and cotinine detection in aqueous media and living cells.
The sensor provides rapid, low-cost detection alternative to conventional expensive methods like GC-MS and HPLC.
Technology enables non-invasive health monitoring for smoking exposure screening and addiction research applications.
Iron-based MOF offers high biocompatibility, low cytotoxicity, and recyclability for biological sensing applications.