Abstract
Ethylene is a hormone that plays a critical role in many phases of plant growth and fruit ripening. Currently, detection of ethylene heavily relies on sophisticated and time-consuming conventional assays such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and electrochemical methods. Herein, we develop a polydiacetylene-based sensor for the detection of ethylene via color change. The sensors are prepared through the reaction between polydiacetylene and Lawesson's reagent that results in decorating polydiacetylene with terminal thiol groups. Upon exposure to ethylene, the sensor changes color from blue to red which is visible to the naked eye. Our device shows a limit of detection for ethylene at 600 ppm in air and can be applied for monitoring ethylene released during the fruit-ripening process. Such easy-to-use ethylene sensors may find applications in plant biology, agriculture, and food industry.
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