Lanthanide-based receptors functionalized electrode for real-time phosphate detection

Phosphorus, a crucial nutrient for organism development in the ecosystem, poses a significant environmental challenge due to the excessive discharge of phosphates into water, leading to widespread algae proliferation and degradation of water quality. Therefore, it is essential to develop a real-time monitoring method for determining phosphorus concentration in water. In this study, we functionalized the electrode with lanthanide-based receptors and utilized a portable potentiostat with amperometric measurement to investigate phosphate sensing within a real-time monitoring platform. This study provides a basis for portable electronics in phosphate monitoring in environmental sensing.