Molecular confinement-engineered electrochemiluminescence aptasensor for ultrasensitive monitoring of zearalenone in cereals

Key Points

• The aptasensor detects zearalenone at low concentrations, enhancing food safety monitoring.
• Detection limit achieved was notably low, measuring zearalenone at 0.1 ng/mL in cereal samples.
• Employing molecular confinement, the electrochemiluminescence method improves sensitivity significantly.
• This method may enable real-time monitoring of zearalenone levels, crucial for consumer protection.