Implantable Fiber Sensor for Continuous Monitoring of Light-Regulated Ascorbic Acid Dynamics
remains unclear, since conventional methods rely on destructive sampling and only provide static data. To address this, we develop an implantable fiber sensor functionalized with a dual-atomic nanozyme for minimally invasive, long-term tracking of AA in living plants. The implantable fiber sensor integrates a hierarchical nanobio interface composed of a Co-Fe dual-atomic nanozyme (CoFe-DAzyme) and an antifouling hydrogel, achieving a detection limit of 0.081 μM in plant bleeding sap and remaining functional for up to 7 days postimplantation. Employing this sensor in lettuce, we uncover rapid, light-dependent AA fluctuations, directly revealing how dynamic light environments fine-tune this key nutritional metabolite. Our work not only establishes a versatile sensing platform but also provides direct mechanistic insight into the light-regulated improvement of crop nutritional quality.
Authors
- Jianfeng Ping (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0579-9830)
- Yanhong Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0244-6988)
- Jie Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1879-983X)
- Yuxiang Pan
- Jing Zhao
- Xiaoyan Chang
- Xin Liu
- Chunpeng Kang
- Xuewei Yang
- Jie Xia
Institutions
- Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CN)
- Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology (China) (CN)
- Intelligent Systems Research (United States) (US)
- Willow Wood (United States) (US)
- Zhejiang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ACS Nano
- Published
- 2026-04-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.5c18174
- Primary Topic
- Analytical Chemistry and Sensors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Key Research and Development Program of China
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
- National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars