Detection of Bacteria in Water

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Technology This technology provides nanoparticle-based colorimetric sensors in a test strip format for rapid detection of bacteria in water. In the presence of bacteria, the bacteria-nanoparticle interaction interferes with nanoparticle-dependent colorimetric reaction, leading to a visible output relative to a bacteria-free reference sample. Unlike other test strip products for bacterial detection, the test strips provided by this technology are very easy to use, have high shelf stability and detection sensitivity, and can be used for detection of a broad range of bacteria. In addition, these test strips can be produced using a high-throughput manufacturing process at minimal costs. Dr. Vincent M. Rotello is the Charles A. Goessmann Professor of Chemistry, as well as a Professor in the molecular and cell biology program and an Adjunct Professor in the department of polymer science and engineering. Dr. Rotello has coauthored more than 390 research articles in peer-reviewed journals and received many prestigious honors and awards including the University of Massachusetts Chancellor’s Medal in 2006. His research group focuses on achieving a fundamental understanding of supramolecular chemistry and the application of this understanding to issues in biological and materials science.