CQDs@VB12 were shown as a fluorescent sensors of phenolic carbofurans for the first time.
The coating effect resulted in a dual emission at 417 and 550 nm.
The sensor response is based on the fluorescence quenching by phenolic carboufuran.
The detection limit toward carbofuran phenol 3-Keto pesticide is 12.2 μM.
Good accuracy of detection when tested in soy sauces was found.