Optical turn-on sensor based on graphene oxide for selective detection of D-glucosamine.

By incorporating the well-known fluorophore 8-aminoquinoline into graphene oxide, we have successfully prepared a turn-on fluorescent sensor capable of specific detection of D-glucosamine with a high selectivity and sensitivity. This methodology provides a new concept for the design and development of highly selective and sensitive turn-on optical sensors for selective detection of aminosaccharides and many other biomolecules.