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Optical materials produced with metals show unique advantages due to their ability to interact with light. There are different methods currently used for the synthesis of optical materials that can be associated with longer processing times and low material yield. The novelty of this study is the development of copper-based optical material (CuPy) using low-temperature plasma and subsequent modification for the detection of CA 125. Introduction: Plasma consists of a mixture of fully and partially ionized gas. It comprises diverse, highly energized species of atoms, ions, electrons, excited molecules, and charged species. These energized species are used to create new materials, for surface modifications, and in medical applications. Plasma can create a controlled environment for the creation of novel materials. Using low-temperature plasma, it will be possible to have precise control of the chemical composition and structure due to the creation of excited molecules, ions, and free radicals. Method: The CuPy material was synthesized using radio-frequency-assisted low-temperature plasma. Prior to synthesis, the plasma chamber was cleaned using radio frequency (RF) plasma without any reagents or gases. RF plasma was used for the synthesis of CuPy for 10 min and subsequent hydrogen plasma (50 sccm) for another 10 min. Two types of products were extracted from the chamber (one in water and another in methanol). These two products were analyzed using UV\u2013visible absorbance spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The methanol extracted samples were further modified with CA 125 antibody. Zeta potential measurements were performed to confirm the binding of the CA 125 antibody to the sensor. The sensing efficacy of the sensor towards CA 125 antigen was monitored using fluorescence spectroscopy. Results: The absorbance spectrum of methanol extracted CuPy shows absorbances around 251 nm, 282 nm, and 339 nm. The extracted product exhibited a red edge excitation emission in the visible region. The elemental composition and oxidation state of the sample were evaluated using XPS. CA 125 antibody conjugation with CuPy was confirmed using UV\u2013visible absorbance spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, and FTIR spectroscopy. The antibody binding resulted in the fluorescence shifts towards higher wavelengths with an increase in the emission intensity compared with CuPy. Zeta potential measurements also confirmed the binding of the CA 125 antibody to the sensor. Different concentrations of CA 125 antigen resulted in the quenching of fluorescence. This change in the fluorescence intensity was used for the detection of CA 125. 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