Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ye Lin, Lingfen Yang, Ying Ma, Jianshan Ye
Summary: A simple method to construct a mini-type glutamate sensor for in vivo monitoring of l-glutamate in cucumber was reported. The sensor showed high sensitivity, good selectivity, and excellent stability.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Cihan Asci, Atul Sharma, Ruben Del-Rio-Ruiz, Sameer Sonkusale
Summary: There is a strong correlation between pH levels in the gastrointestinal tract and GI diseases. Existing diagnostic methods for GI diseases rely on invasive and expensive techniques. This study reports an autonomous ingestible biosensing system in a pill format with integrated pH sensors. The system measures pH levels as it travels through the GI tract and the data is downloaded from the collected pills. The innovative sensor design allows for easy integration into the pill and the modular biosensing system can monitor other biomarkers.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Emily Yamagutti Watanabe, Ava Gevaerd, Fabio Roberto Caetano, Luiz Humberto Marcolino-Junior, Marcio Fernando Bergamini
Summary: This study describes a non-enzymatic method for determining cholesterol concentration in serum samples. A working electrode was created using homemade ink and a plastic substrate, and then modified with nickel ions and combined with a low-cost microfluidic platform to create a thread-based electroanalytical device. The device showed good performance for cholesterol determination in human plasma.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Vishwesh Dutt Awasthi, Satya Prakash Singh, Shankar Ramachandran, Rajdip Bandyopadhyaya
Summary: This article introduces a low-cost portable device that enables fast measurement of arsenic levels in drinking water. The device utilizes an optimized concentration of a sensor reagent and a colorimeter-based method to measure absorbance, allowing for accurate measurement of As(V) and As(III) concentrations within a wide range in just 10 minutes. The device shows low interference from common ions and anions, and any phosphate interference can be eliminated with the use of appropriate resin.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhong Guo, Sha Li, Yangchun Qu, Jie Lu, Wei Xue, Xifei Yu, Zonghua Liu
Summary: Researchers have designed a novel bio-membrane adhesive biodegradable cationic polymer poly(choline phosphate L-glutamate) (pCPGlu) as a vaccine carrier to induce strong antigen-specific cellular immune response. The synthesized pCPGlu/OVA nanoparticles efficiently stimulated humoral and cellular immune response, activated dendritic cells, and inhibited tumor growth, showing potential for effective cancer immunotherapy.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhiying Zhang, Xinwei Zhong, Xiujin Teng, Yanshu Huang, Han Han, Tao Chen, Qinyi Zhang, Xiao Yang, Yanlong Gong
Summary: The electrochemical properties of as-cast Zr56Cu19Ni11Al9Nb5 metallic glass and samples annealed at different temperatures were studied. Passivation occurred for the as-cast sample and the samples annealed at 623-823 K, indicating good corrosion resistance. Corrosion resistance first increased and then decreased with increasing annealing temperature. Proper annealing temperature led to improved corrosion resistance, while too high temperature deteriorated the corrosion resistance due to chemical inhomogeneity. The main corrosion products were identified as ZrO2, CuO, Cu2O, Ni(OH)2, Al2O3, and Nb2O5.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Manisha Kumari, Kirandeep Banger, Ganga Ram Chaudhary, Savita Chaudhary, Ahmad Umar, Sheikh Akbar, Sotirios Baskoutas
Summary: A simple and convenient sensory platform based on fluorescence quenching and paper-based probe using carbon dots (CQDs) has been developed. The platform shows low detection value, wide linear response, good stability, and repeatability, making it highly sensitive and efficient for the quantitative analysis of monosodium glutamate (MSG) ions. The sensor can detect MSG ions in real food samples, and a portable and highly sensitive sensory platform for visual detection of MSG has also been prepared with LOD as low as 1 nm.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Siam Hussain, Sheng-Hsiang Hung, Wen-Chi Tseng, Ruey-Yug Tsay, Boris Noskov, Shi-Yow Lin
Summary: This study investigated the impact of phosphate buffer concentration on the surface tension of bovine serum albumin solutions. The results showed that lower buffer concentrations slowed down the relaxation of surface tension and increased the equilibrium surface tension, while higher buffer concentrations accelerated the relaxation and decreased the equilibrium surface tension. Additionally, the dynamic surface tension of BSA solutions relaxed the slowest at a buffer concentration of 0.3 mM.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Nailea Mar-Abundis, Yadira Aracely Fuentes-Rubio, Rene Fernando Dominguez-Cruz, Jose Rafael Guzman-Sepulveda
Summary: We present a fiber optics sensor based on multimodal interference effects for the detection of sweeteners in water. The sensor, composed of a coreless multimode fiber spliced between two single-mode fibers, exhibits a linear response and high sensitivity to glucose, fructose, and sucrose concentrations. The device also shows some discrimination between sugars based on their thermo-optical response.
Article
Agronomy
Vasileios Thomopoulos, Dionysios Bitas, Kyriakos-Nikos Papastavros, Dimitris Tsipianitis, Angeliki Kavga
Summary: Control and monitoring of large greenhouse installations, especially those with hydroponic crops, rely on data analysis from sensors due to the limitations of terrestrial surveillance. In recent years, the development of autonomous agbots equipped with agricultural sensors has shown promise in addressing this issue. The use of spectroscopy, aided by modern UAV technology, has improved crop monitoring efficiency both indoors and outdoors.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jiayin Zhao, Ke Liu, Ruitong Wang, Taihong Liu, Zhenfeng Wu, Liping Ding, Yu Fang
Summary: This study presents a novel dual-mode sensor array that can be used to evaluate the content of perillaldehyde. Significant colorimetric and fluorescent changes were triggered through reacting with the active aldehyde group in perillaldehyde. The content of perillaldehyde can be semiquantitatively evaluated within 15 minutes using a smartphone-enabled readout system and digital data processing.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qizeng Sun, Li Wang, Guozhang Ren, Linrong Zhang, Huixiang Sheng, Yameng Zhu, Hongchen Wang, Gang Lu, Hai-Dong Yu, Wei Huang
Summary: A new electronic smart band-aid has been developed, with excellent triboelectric and high strain sensing performances, suitable for wound protection, self-powered movement sensing, and human-machine interaction.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ivica Dodig, Davor Cafuta, Tin Kramberger, Ivan Cesar
Summary: This paper presents a solution for upgrading a previous device model to an Industry 4.0 smart device, maintaining high compatibility and ensuring long-term security and usability through a novel architecture. New methods were introduced and algorithms were improved to enhance sensor accuracy, resulting in a successful upgrade.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wanhayoi Geng, Tyler J. Cuthbert, Carlo Menon
Summary: Wearable devices with soft strain sensors can provide valuable information for users in rehabilitation or improving athletic performance, correlating strain with complex metrics like joint angle motion tracking. The capacitive filament produced through dip-coating achieved high performance with simple materials and fabrication processes. This design of the sensor resulted in high baseline capacitance, low noise, good mechanical response, and highly stable signals without requiring expensive components.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuanyuan Chen, Hanqing Dai, Zhe Hu, Jinxin Wei, Wenjie Zhou, Zhongtao Duan, Zhongjie Cui, Wei Wei, Guoqi Zhang, Wanlu Zhang, Ruiqian Guo
Summary: A bio-inspired combinable low-power device has been designed by imitating the generation of nerve signals. Its components can be disassembled and it can continue to operate during the period of reconstruction. The device is capable of establishing information interaction relationships with the body or its surroundings and has promising potential in various applications.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sulaiman Y. Alfaifi, Waheed Abiodun Adeosun, Abdullah M. Asiri, Mohammed M. Rahman
Summary: This study proposed the use of doped Co3O4-ZnO nanorod materials for the detection of aspartic acid using differential pulse voltammetry. The synthesized composite exhibited excellent properties for the detection of aspartic acid, including low limit of detection, high sensitivity, and wide linear range. The developed sensor based on Co3O4-ZnO nanorod material showed repeatable and stable current response for aspartic acid, with no interference from other electroactive compounds.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohsin Saeed, Hadi M. Marwani, Umer Shahzad, Abdullah M. Asiri, Mohammed M. Rahman
Summary: Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a versatile substance with high sensitivity, large specific area, non-toxicity, excellent compatibility, and a high isoelectric point. It has been widely used in various fields such as health diagnosis, pharmaceutical evaluation, food hygiene, and environmental monitoring, as well as in the production of nanostructures. Nanostructured ZnO exhibits good durability and is widely used in luminous materials, supercapacitors, batteries, solar cells, photocatalysis, biosensors, and medicinal devices.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seyyed Mojtaba Mousavi, Seyyed Alireza Hashemi, Masoomeh Yari Kalashgrani, Ahmad Gholami, Yousef Mazaheri, Mohsen Riazi, Darwin Kurniawan, Mohammad Arjmand, O. Madkhali, Mahmood D. Aljabri, Mohammed M. Rahman, Wei-Hung Chiang
Summary: The increasing demand for clean and reliable energy sources has led to a surge in academic interest in harnessing the potential of biological resources for energy generation and storage. This review evaluates recent progress in bio-based polymer composites for energy generation and storage, discussing energy storage systems such as supercapacitors and batteries, as well as the future possibilities of solar cells. The review also examines the current state of high-performance equipment for each technology and explores the prospects and opportunities of using bioresources for energy generation and storage, and developing cost-effective polymer composites for solar cells.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Fazil Qureshi, Mohammad Yusuf, Mohd Arham Khan, Hussameldin Ibrahim, Bernard Chukwuemeka Ekeoma, Hesam Kamyab, Mohammed M. Rahman, Ashok Kumar Nadda, Shreeshivadasan Chelliapan
Summary: The transportation sector heavily relies on fossil fuels, which leads to an increase in pollutants and greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Hydrogen (H2) is a clean energy source that can replace fossil fuels in transportation. This review discusses the advancements in H2 production, storage, and transportation, as well as the challenges and risks involved. The feasibility of using H2 as a fuel and its future outlook are also discussed.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Taku Masumoto, Masahiko Nakai, Takashi Asaeda, Mizanur Rahman
Summary: The fishway in the Miyanaka Intake Dam in Japan was reconstructed in 2012 and divided into three types with different flow velocities and water depths. A monitoring survey conducted from 2012 to 2020 identified 33 fish species, each displaying preferences for specific fishways. The study focused on the run-up behavior of Tribolodon hakonensis and found that physical parameters and the presence of nuptial coloration influenced fishway preference. It was concluded that developing fishways with varying environmental conditions effectively supports the various life stages of T. hakonensis.
RIVER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Aftab Aslam Parwaz Khan, Anish Khan, M. M. Alam, Mohammad Oves, Pankaj Raizada, Pardeep Singh, Maha Alotaibi, Mohammad Omaish Ansari, Abdullah M. Asiri, Mohammed M. Rahman
Summary: To prepare fiber-type nanohybrid composites for electrochemical and antimicrobial applications, polypyrrole was combined with carboxymethylcellulose and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (PPy/CMC/MWCNTS). The structure and morphology of the synthesized nanohybrid composite material were confirmed using analytical methods. The electrochemical sensor for Sb3+ cations showed linear responses between 0.1 nM and 0.01 mM, with a sensitivity of 22.4304 mu A mu M(-1)cm(-2) and a lower limit of detection of 96.82 +/- 4.84 pM. The obtained polypyrrole/carboxymethylcellulose/MWCNT composite exhibited antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The proposed Sb3+ sensor showed good reproducibility, response time, stability, and promising results in the analysis of real samples.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Takashi Asaeda, Md Harun Rashid, Liping Xia, Lekkala Vamsi-Krishna, Abner Barnuevo, Chihiro Takeuchi, Mizanur Rahman
Summary: The feasible condition for submerged macrophyte growth is complex due to various environmental factors and excess reactive oxygen species (ROS). Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a stable and measurable ROS, can be used to evaluate the distribution of submerged macrophyte species in a lake.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Muhammad Tariq Saeed Chani, Khasan S. Karimov, Tahseen Kamal, Noshin Fatima, Mohammed M. Rahman, Abdullah M. Asiri
Summary: Polymeric rubber and organic semiconductor H2Pc-CNT composite-based shockproof deformable infrared radiation (IR) sensors were fabricated using a rubbing-in technique. The sensors showed decreased resistance and impedance when exposed to IR irradiation, and the temperature coefficients of resistance (TCR) were 1.2 and 1.1 for the surface-type and sandwich-type sensors, respectively. The high TCR value and novel composition of the H2Pc-CNT composite make these devices attractive for bolometric applications, and their easy fabrication and low-cost materials make them commercially viable.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tahir Ali Sheikh, Abdullah M. Asiri, Amna Siddique, Hadi M. Marwani, Md. Rezaur Rahman, Muhammad Nadeem Akhtar, Mohammed M. Rahman
Summary: A novel electrochemical current-potential (I-V) approach was developed using a highly calcined binary metal oxide (Er2O3@NiO) semiconductor nanocomposite to detect and degrade toxic chemicals in aqueous medium. The modified glassy carbon electrode based on this semiconductor nanocomposite showed selectivity towards m-tolyl hydrazine (m-Tolyl HDZN) and good affinity towards other interfering toxic chemicals. Analytical parameters were optimized and the limit of detection (LOD) for m-Tolyl HDZN was calculated.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Hosneara Akter, Muhammad Mizanur Rahman, Shaoli Sarker, Mohammed Basiruzzaman, Md. Mazharul Islam, Md. Atikur Rahaman, Md. Ashiquir Rahaman, Tamannyat Binte Eshaque, Nushrat Jahan Dity, Shouvik Sarker, Md. Robed Amin, Mohammad Monir Hossain, Maksuda Lopa, Nargis Jahan, Shafaat Hossain, Amirul Islam, Ashaduzzaman Mondol, Md Omar Faruk, Narayan Saha, Gopen Kumar Kundu, Shayla Imam Kanta, Rezaul Karim Kazal, Kanij Fatema, Md. Ashrafur Rahman, Maruf Hasan, Md. Abid Hossain Mollah, Md. Ismail Hosen, Noushad Karuvantevida, Ghausia Begum, Binte Zehra, Nasna Nassir, A. H. M. Nurun Nabi, K. M. Furkan Uddin, Mohammed Uddin
Summary: This study aims to identify clinically relevant CNVs, genes, and phenotypic characteristics in an ethnically underrepresented homogenous population in Bangladesh. The results show the critical role of CNVs in the pathogenesis of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) and highlight the importance of genetic diagnosis, therapy, and management for NDD patients.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Md. Arefin Kowser, Sikder Muhammad Khalid Hossain, Md. Ruhul Amin, Mohammad Asaduzzaman Chowdhury, Nayem Hossain, Osama Madkhali, Md. Rezaur Rahman, Muhammad Tariq Saeed Chani, Abdullah M. Asiri, Jamal Uddin, Mohammed M. Rahman
Summary: This study investigates the development and characterization of bioplastics synthesized from ginger tea and green tea as a solution to reduce the adverse effect of petrochemical plastic waste. The morphological, mechanical, and thermal behaviors of the bioplastics were evaluated using SEM, FTIR, mechanical (tensile), TGA, DSC, and degradation analysis tests. The results showed that ginger tea bioplastic had a maximum tensile strength of 2.9 MPa and a minimum elongation of 7.46 mm. More than 78% of degradation occurred in ginger bioplastic within 30 days. Compatible thermal and morphological characteristics were observed in the prepared bioplastic samples.
JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biology
Abul Fazel Mohammad Aminul Huq, Sudhangshu Kumar Biswas, Mohammad Moinuddin Sheam, Shifath Bin Syed, Mohammad Toufiq Elahi, Swee-Seong Tang, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, Apurba Kumar Roy, Dipak Kumar Paul
Summary: The study aimed to isolate, identify, and determine the drug-resistant pattern of bacillary dysentery-causing pathogens from the stool samples of the Kushtia region in Bangladesh. Results showed that among 18 enteric bacterial pathogens, 12 were Shigella strains, 5 were Salmonella strains, and 1 was an E.coli strain. All Shigella strains were drug-resistant, and 50% were multidrug-resistant, posing a threat to public health.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nadjem Lakhdari, Delloula Lakhdari, Mohammed Berkani, Yasser Vasseghian, Fatsah Moulai, Mohammed M. Rahman, Rabah Boukherroub, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi
Summary: NiFe-PANI nanocomposites were synthesized and used for efficient photocatalytic degradation of diclofenac sodium (DCF) in water sources. The nanocomposites showed a stable and superior photocatalytic efficiency, even after cycles of recycling.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Umer Shahzad, Hadi M. Marwani, Mohsin Saeed, Abdullah M. Asiri, Reazuddin Repon, Raed H. Althomali, Mohammed M. Rahman
Summary: In recent years, there has been a growing interest in a new class of highly crystalline advanced permeable materials called covalent-organic frameworks (COFs) due to their notable properties such as large surface area, ordered pores and channels, and controllable crystalline structures. However, their lower physical stability and electrical conductivity have limited their wide applications in areas like photocatalytic activities and energy storage and conversion. Various studies have been conducted to improve these materials and minimize their drawbacks. This review article provides an overview of the history and major milestones in COFs development, followed by a comprehensive exploration of synthesis methods and recent successes in potential applications such as CO2 sequestration, supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, and hydrogen production. In conclusion, the challenges and potential for future development of highly efficient COFs for photocatalytic and electrochemical energy storage applications are highlighted.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Seyyed Mojtaba Mousavi, Seyyed Alireza Hashemi, Masoomeh Yari Kalashgrani, Ahmad Gholami, Mojtaba Binazadeh, Wei-Hung Chiang, Mohammed M. Rahman
Summary: Graphene oxide (GO) has the potential to enhance the performance and energy storage capabilities of supercapacitors (SCs) due to its exceptional properties. GO's electrical conductivity, high surface area, and mechanical strength make it an ideal material for SC electrodes, leading to improved capacitance and charge-discharge rates. GO-based SCs demonstrate superior energy and power densities, long-term stability, and cost-effectiveness, making them a promising alternative to conventional energy storage systems.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2023)
