Integrated deep eutectic system enrichment and AI-assisted high-throughput visual detection for Hg²⁺ in environmental samples.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mercury ion (Hg²⁺), a prevalent heavy metal, is commonly found in environmental soils and waters. Its interaction with sulfhydryl groups in proteins and lipids can cause oxidative stress and disruption of calcium homeostasis. These lead to severe health issues, including digestive, nervous, and immune system damage. Conventional Hg²⁺ detection methods, such as ICP-MS and AAS, require complex procedures and bulky instruments, limiting their applicability for real-time, on-site analysis. Recently, AI-assisted detection methods have emerged as promising solutions, offering portability and rapid detection capabilities. Deep eutectic solvents (DESs), and in particularly hydrophobic DESs (HDESs), provide an environmentally friendly alternative for the e

SUBMITTER: Peng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12766228 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature