Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a cost-effective method for detecting harmful metals like mercury in human cells and the environment. Led by Prof Saikat Bhaumik, the team used perovskite nanocrystals to identify toxic metals with high sensitivity and accuracy. This innovation could revolutionize disease diagnostics and environmental monitoring by improving the detection and management of metal toxicity. The perovskite nanocrystals have a narrow emission linewidth, which allows for sharper and more detailed imaging, overcoming limitations of traditional imaging methods. This breakthrough has potential applications beyond mercury detection, including identifying other toxic metals in biological systems and real-time monitoring of treatment efficacy. The nanocrystals could also be adapted for drug delivery, enabling real-time monitoring of treatment efficacy. This research has the potential to transform medical and biological research, and could lead to new treatments and diagnostic tools.
IIT Guwahati develops cutting-edge nanomaterial for the detection of mercury in cells
