Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tutku Beduk, Duygu Beduk, Jose Ilton de Oliveira Filho, Figen Zihnioglu, Candan Cicek, Ruchan Sertoz, Bilgin Arda, Tuncay Goksel, Kutsal Turhan, Khaled N. Salama, Suna Timur
Summary: LSG-based biosensing platforms show great potential as point-of-care diagnostic tools for COVID-19 due to their advantages in miniaturization, ease of operation, accessibility, and systematic data management. This alternative solution offers faster results compared to commercial diagnostic tools and demonstrates promising applications for future POC diagnostics.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biophysics
Mariarita De Felice, Mariarosaria De Falco, Daniele Zappi, Amina Antonacci, Viviana Scognamiglio
Summary: The landscape of molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases is evolving rapidly in response to the COVID-19 epidemic. A combination of isothermal nucleic acid amplification methods and biosensing systems is being employed to enhance sensitivity and efficiency in nucleic acid detection, addressing the spread of the disease. This technology allows for rapid accumulation of nucleic acid sequences at a constant temperature without sophisticated equipment, making it suitable for point-of-need screening in low-resource settings.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chi Zhang, Soumik Siddhanta, Debadrita Paria, Yaozheng Li, Chao Zheng, Ishan Barman
Summary: A novel nano-PROD platform has been developed for molecular recording by probing vibrational modes of membrane constituents, sustaining live cells in near-physiological conditions and enabling surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy analysis of specific cell surface markers. This platform shows promise for a range of applications due to its tunability and unique combination of nanoscale topographic features and molecular sensing capabilities.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Annasamy Gowri, N. Ashwin Kumar, B. S. Suresh Anand
Summary: This review highlights the importance of early diagnosis and ultrahigh sample throughput screening for controlling the spread of COVID-19, and emphasizes the use of point of care (PoC) diagnostic platforms as a prospective approach. The development of optical and electrochemical biosensors, lateral flow immunoassays, and integration of nanotechnology with wearables and smartphones are discussed as effective strategies for rapid and accurate diagnosis accessible to individuals and the mass population.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lin Sun, Zhilong Yu, Fouad K. Alsammarraie, Min-Hui Lin, Fanbin Kong, Meizhen Huang, Mengshi Lin
Summary: A novel SERS method coupled with CNF-based wipers was developed for rapid detection of pesticide residues in vegetables. The method showed satisfactory performance in detecting ferbam within a few minutes with a detection limit of 50 μg/kg. The enhancement factor of the SERS substrate was calculated to be around 10^4 with satisfactory reproducibility.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Doaa Sulaiman, Alwan M. Alwan, Walid K. Hamoudi
Summary: Bimetallic alloys nanoparticles were synthesized and combined with Si nano-pillars substrates to prepare SERS sensors, showing excellent recognition of ultra-low concentrations of chlorpyrifos solutions, with the highest enhancement factor obtained in Au-Pd sensors.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gour Mohan Das, Stefano Manago, Maria Mangini, Anna Chiara De Luca
Summary: Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is a powerful tool for biosensing applications due to its high sensitivity and multiplex detection capabilities. This review outlines the key aspects of SERS in the biomedical field, including mechanisms, substrates and fabrication methods, performance characterization factors, and applications.
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Yousef Rasmi, Xiaokang Li, Johra Khan, Tugba Ozer, Jane Ru Choi
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic poses a serious global health threat and there is an urgent need for rapid and user-friendly diagnostic tools. Point-of-care biosensors, including chip-based and paper-based biosensors, offer a promising solution for remote and resource-limited settings due to their rapid, affordable, and portable nature. The review highlights the importance of early diagnosis of COVID-19 and discusses the advancements in POC biosensors categorized into chip-based, paper-based, and other biosensors, with a focus on detecting key biomarkers. The commercial POC biosensors for COVID-19 are critically evaluated, along with key challenges and future perspectives in developing these emerging technologies.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mohammad Hosseinifard, Tina Naghdi, Eden Morales-Narvaez, Hamed Golmohammadi
Summary: The rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of diagnostics for life-saving decisions. Smart diagnostics enabled by industry 4.0 technologies, such as Internet of Things, play a crucial role in providing key data for pandemic treatment and prevention, and should be implemented sooner rather than later to avoid situations worse than the current one.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Pornchanok Punnoy, Tatiya Siripongpreda, Trairak Pisitkun, Nadnudda Rodthongkum, Pranut Potiyaraj
Summary: A novel lab-on-paper screening method using gold nanoparticles and laser desorption ionization-mass spectrometry (LDI-MS) was developed for rapid diagnosis of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 variant. The method allows for sensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigen and can be used for quantitation of the antigen in saliva without the need for sample preparation. This platform could potentially be used for non-invasive diagnosis of the Omicron BA.2 variant.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liping Song, Jing Chen, Ben Bin Xu, Youju Huang
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive review of the recent advances in flexible plasmonic biosensors for the healthcare sector, covering design, integration, exploration, and applications. The research indicates the critical importance of flexible plasmonic biosensors in monitoring human health indicators.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Gowhar A. Naikoo, Fareeha Arshad, Israr U. Hassan, Tasbiha Awan, Hiba Salim, Mona Z. Pedram, Waqar Ahmed, Vaishwik Patel, Ajay S. Karakoti, Ajayan Vinu
Summary: With the lack of an effective and safest vaccine to combat COVID-19 and its variants, there is an urgent need for the development of rapid and selective diagnostic devices. Nanomaterial-based biosensors show immense potential in detecting the virus in real-time with noninvasive and cost-effective properties. This review provides an overview of existing and potential nanomaterial-based biosensors, as well as the practical tools and techniques required for their development.
BIOENGINEERING & TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoling Wu, Zhixiong Liu, Yunxiang Liu, Minghui Qiu, Dan Xu
Summary: In this paper, a high-performance SERS sensing platform was constructed using self-assembled gold nanoparticles, addressing the challenge of poor reproducibility in conventional methods. The gold nanoparticles exhibited excellent properties and biocompatibility, making them ideal for SERS applications. Machine learning techniques were employed for data processing, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of the SERS analysis. By employing clustering algorithm and principal component analysis, different groups of spectral characteristics could be identified and understood.
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shengyuan Yao, Yan Lv, Qing Wang, Jinhui Yang, Hongmei Li, Ningning Gao, Furu Zhong, Jihong Fu, Jun Tang, Tao Wang, Dianzeng Jia
Summary: As a new 2D carbon allotrope, graphdiyne (GDY) with its unique electronic space arrangement structure has the characteristics of uniform pores and large specific surface area. A novel gold nanoparticles (Au NPs)/GDY/carbon cloth (CC) SERS substrate was fabricated using GDY nanowall as support. The substrate showed good sensitivity in detecting organic dyes.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Stefano Fornasaro, Alessandro Esposito, Fiorella Florian, Alberto Pallavicini, Luigina De Leo, Tarcisio Not, Cristina Lagatolla, Marica Mezzarobba, Alessia Di Silvestre, Valter Sergo, Alois Bonifacio
Summary: Significant differences were found in the faecal samples of celiac patients and those on a gluten-free diet using SERS spectroscopy and 16S rRNA sequencing analysis. Although there were no significant differences in bacterial composition, the relative intensity of xanthine and hypoxanthine in the SERS spectra of patients on a gluten-free diet was significantly increased.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Diana Gaspar, Jorge Martins, Jose Tiago Carvalho, Paul Grey, Rogerio Simoes, Elvira Fortunato, Rodrigo Martins, Luis Pereira
Summary: The market for flexible, hybrid, and printed electronic systems is uncertain, but these systems are emerging daily, allowing for devices and systems that can be folded and stored in pockets. Cellulose-based modified nanopapers were developed as a physical support and gate dielectric layer for recyclable field-effect transistors (FETs). Impregnation of the nanopapers with sodium ions enabled low voltage FETs (<3 V), with high mobility (>10 cm2 V-1 s-1), current modulation (>105), and improved dynamic response. These transistors were successfully implemented into simple circuits such as inverters, showing clear discrimination between logic states. Besides improved electrical performance, these devices are a promising alternative for reliable, sustainable, and flexible electronics, even under stress conditions.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Liliana P. T. Carneiro, Alexandra M. F. R. Pinto, M. Goreti F. Sales
Summary: This work presents a paper-based direct methanol fuel cell platform (PB-DMFC) that serves as both an energy source and a biosensor for point-of-care applications. By assembling the fuel cell components on a treated paper strip, a flexible and self-sufficient biosensor is created, capable of detecting sarcosine. The platform demonstrates stable electrical signals and good reproducibility, with a sensing layer built on the anode electrode for sarcosine detection.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Paulo Joaquim Nunes, Rui Francisco Pinto Pereira, Sonia Pereira, Maria Manuela Silva, Elvira Fortunato, Veronica de Zea Bermudez, Mariana Fernandes
Summary: Two di-ureasils with oxyethylene segments were prepared by the sol-gel method, doped with ionic liquid and lithium salt. The resulting films were translucent, flexible, hydrophobic, and had low surface roughness. The optimized sample exhibited good ionic conductivity and was used in prototype electrochromic devices with promising performance.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Maria Joao Meneses, Rita Susana Patarrao, Tomas Pinheiro, Ines Coelho, Nuno Carrico, Ana Carolina Marques, Artur Romao, Joao Nabais, Elvira Fortunato, Joao Filipe Raposo, Maria Paula Macedo
Summary: Diabetes is a heterogeneous and multifactorial disease, and besides glycemia and glycated hemoglobin, the evaluation of other biochemical parameters is necessary for better diagnosis and management. Indexes of insulin secretion, sensitivity/resistance, and metabolism have been developed to provide a more comprehensive view of individual metabolic states. New technologies, such as sensors and software applications, have the potential to improve diabetes diagnosis and management, empowering patients and simplifying disease management.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Artur Filipe Rodrigues, Ana P. M. Tavares, Susana Simoes, Rui P. F. F. Silva, Tomas Sobrino, Bruno R. Figueiredo, Goreti Sales, Lino Ferreira
Summary: Graphene-based materials (GBMs) have been explored for developing flexible interfaces to treat neurological disorders by improving brain function and tissue regeneration through electrical stimulation. Recent findings of GBM electrodes generating electrical response under light exposure have inspired the development of non-genetic approaches, such as optogenetics, to selectively modulate brain cells. In this study, graphene was conjugated with upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) to enable wireless transcranial activation using near-infrared (NIR) radiation. The optimized UCNP formulations attached to graphene nanoplatelets showed enhanced electrical conductivity upon NIR activation, promoting cell proliferation and downregulating neuronal and glial differentiation markers in human neuroblastoma cells.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Silvia Soares, Isabel Faria, Fatima Aires, Armanda Monteiro, Gabriela Pinto, Maria Goreti Sales, Miguel A. Correa-Duarte, Susana G. Guerreiro, Ruben Fernandes
Summary: More than 50% of prostate cancer patients are treated with radiotherapy. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) could be used as potential radiosensitizers to overcome the limitations of radiotherapy. This study assessed the biological interaction of different morphologies of AuNPs with ionizing radiation (IR) in prostate cancer cells. The results showed that AuNPs combined with IR decreased cell viability and increased apoptosis, suggesting that AuNPs could improve the efficacy of radiotherapy in prostate cancer cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Carolina S. Hora, Ana P. M. Tavares, Liliana P. T. Carneiro, Dzmitry Ivanou, Adelio M. Mendes, Goreti F. Sales, M. Goreti F. Sales
Summary: This work proposes an integrated power solution, with an autonomous and self-signaling biosensing device, to detect sarcosine, a known biomarker for prostate cancer. The biosensor is assembled on the counter-electrode of a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC), using molecular imprinting to produce the biorecognition element. The device is completely equipment-free and suitable for point-of-care analysis.
Article
Cell Biology
Silvia Soares, Claudia Pereira, Andre P. Sousa, Ana Catarina Oliveira, Maria Goreti Sales, Miguel A. Correa-Duarte, Susana G. Guerreiro, Ruben Fernandes
Summary: Nanomaterials have diverse applications in biomedicine, and the shapes of gold nanoparticles can modulate tumor cell behavior. In this study, different shapes of polyethylene glycol coated-gold nanoparticles were synthesized and their impact on metabolic activity and cellular proliferation in prostate cancer cells was evaluated. The results demonstrated that the morphology of AuNPs is an essential modulator of cell behavior and should be carefully considered for their application in nanomedicine.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ana Isabel Sebastiao, Daniela Mateus, Mylene A. Carrascal, Catia Sousa, Luisa Cortes, Martin F. Bachmann, Analia do Carmo, Ana Miguel Matos, Maria Goreti F. Sales, Maria Teresa Cruz
Summary: Dendritic cells (DCs) are specialized antigen-presenting cells that prime antigen-specific T cells. The interaction between DCs and the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 plays a pivotal role in inducing effective immunity. Virus-like particles (VLPs) containing the receptor-binding motif of the spike protein promoted DC maturation and activation of T cells, suggesting their potential as a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
J. Figueira, R. M. Bonito, J. T. Carvalho, E. M. F. Vieira, C. Gaspar, Joana Loureiro, J. H. Correia, E. Fortunato, R. Martins, L. Pereira
Summary: Flexible thermal touch sensors were produced by optimizing ethyl cellulose and graphite flakes inks for screen-printing. The best electrical-TE output combination was achieved by printing two layers of the ink with 20 wt% of graphite on an office paper substrate. The results showed that the screen-printed graphite-based inks are highly suitable for flexible TE sensing applications.
FLEXIBLE AND PRINTED ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tomas Pinheiro, Andre Rosa, Cristina Ornelas, Joao Coelho, Elvira Fortunato, Ana C. Marques, Rodrigo Martins
Summary: Laser-induced graphene (LIG) allows for cost-effective and flexible electrodes on sustainable substrates for electrochemical biosensors. This study investigates the effects of CO2 laser irradiation variables on the conductive and electrochemical properties of paper-derived LIG, revealing that pulse modulation principles play a key role in graphitization processes. Optimized fabrication settings achieve low sheet resistances and high electrochemically active surface areas, enabling the production of environmentally friendly pH sensors.
Article
Polymer Science
Joao Ricardo Pereira, Ana Margarida Rafael, Asiyah Esmail, Maria Morais, Mariana Matos, Ana Carolina Marques, Maria A. M. Reis, Filomena Freitas
Summary: This study developed porous scaffolds using biocomposites consisting of two biodegradable and biocompatible biopolymers: poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBHVHHx) and FucoPol, a bacterial polysaccharide. FucoPol acted as a bioemulsifier in the fabrication of PHA-based porous structures, resulting in scaffolds with improved mechanical properties and potential for tissue engineering applications.
Review
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Maria Elias Pereira, Rodrigo Martins, Elvira Fortunato, Pedro Barquinha, Asal Kiazadeh
Summary: Neuromorphic computing is gaining popularity as a replacement for outdated technology in conventional computing systems. Artificial neural networks composed of memristor crossbars in hardware offer power, cost, and area-efficient in-memory computing and storage. Optoelectronic memristors (OEMs) can control resistive switching (RS) through both optical and electronic signals, solving crosstalk issues and providing a high-speed non-destructive method. This review summarizes recent advances in inorganic OEMs, analyzing the device structure and assessing their potential applications in logic gates, artificial neural networks, and artificial visual systems with consideration for their performance.
NEUROMORPHIC COMPUTING AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Maria Joao Oliveira, Soraia Caetano, Ana Dalot, Filipe Sabino, Tomas R. Calmeiro, Elvira Fortunato, Rodrigo Martins, Eulalia Pereira, Miguel Prudencio, Hugh J. Byrne, Ricardo Franco, Hugo Aguas
Summary: Early and accurate detection of pathogenic microorganisms is crucial for diagnosis and patient outcomes. The combination of a polystyrene-based microfluidic device and Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy shows excellent sensitivity and specificity in detecting malaria. The system can be easily adapted for other pathogens and has the potential for early diagnosis of infectious diseases.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qi-Wen Chen, Ze-Qing Guo, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Multifunctional continuous solid solutions NFMTO-x were successfully synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method by controlling the ratio of Mg and Fe. The NFMTO-x materials exhibited enhanced visible light response, effective adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 methanation capability, and easy recyclability due to their magnetic properties. This research provides a significant multifunctional material for water purification.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
George E. Stan, Maziar Montazerian, Adam Shearer, Bryan W. Stuart, Francesco Baino, John C. Mauro, Jose M. F. Ferreira
Summary: Bioactive glasses have the ability to form strong bonds with tissues and release therapeutic ions. However, their biomechanical compatibility limits their use in load-bearing applications. The use of magnetron sputtering technology to fabricate BG coatings shows promise in improving their efficacy and potential for application.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxuan Wang, Zhicheng Yan, Zhigang Qi, Yu Feng, Qi Chen, Ziqi Song, Meng Huang, Peng Jia, Ki Buem Kim, Weimin Wang
Summary: The corrosion behavior of Fe-60 and Fe-83 ribbons in 0.6 M NaCl was studied. Fe-60 exhibited a local corrosion mode and formed a stable passivation film with higher corrosion resistance, while Fe-83 showed a combination of local and global corrosion modes and had lower corrosion resistance. Controlling the precipitation of nanocrystalline phases and increasing the POx content in the passivation film significantly improved the corrosion resistance of Fe-based glassy alloys.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao-Kai Peng, Sheng-Yen Zheng, Wei-Ning Kao, Ting-Chieh Lai, Kai-Sheun Lee, Yung- Hsien Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of high energy/fluence proton radiation on the performance of HfZrOx-based FeFETs memory with different Zr content. The results show that the characteristics of FeFETs are influenced by proton radiation, and the extent of the influence depends on the Zr content. FeFETs with 50% Zr content exhibit minimal changes in memory window and demonstrate good endurance and retention performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zongyi Yue, Guangyi Wang, Zengguang Huang, Sihua Zhong
Summary: In this study, AZO and ITO films were successfully tuned as excellent passivation layers for c-Si surfaces, achieving effective minority carrier lifetime and outstanding optical properties through the optimization of annealing temperature and interfacial silicon oxide.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Martin Hruska, Jan Kejzlar, Jaroslav Otta, Premysl Fitl, Michal Novotny, Jakub Cizek, Oksana Melikhova, Matej Micusik, Peter Machata, Martin Vrnata
Summary: This paper presents a detailed study on the hydrogen sensing capabilities of highly nanoporous black gold films. The films exhibit fast response and recovery times at low temperatures. Different levels of nanoporosity were prepared and tested to investigate the sensing properties, and it was found that nanoporous black gold is suitable for hydrogen sensing. The sensitivity of the film depends on its nanoporosity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yupu Wang, Gaofeng Teng, Chun To Yiu, Junyi Zhu
Summary: In the study of BM-SCO and HSCO thin films, it was found that H vacancies tend to prefer sites near the external surface or oxygen vacancy channels (OVCs), while H interstitials prefer sites of oxygen on a layer that contains six-fold coordinated Co. These findings not only enrich the understanding of complex surface phenomena of defect formation but also provide an explanation for the reversibility during phase transformation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiafeng Lu, Linping Teng, Qinxiao Zhai, Chunhua Wang, Matthieu Lancry, Ye Dai, Xianglong Zeng
Summary: In this study, we achieved full control of fiber nanograting orientation by manipulating laser polarization, and tailored space variant fiber nanogratings, which expanded the diversity in fiber nanograting engineering.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yibo Liu, Yujie Tao, Yue Liu, Qi Sun, Qinrong Lin, Kexin Kang, Qinghua Zhang, Qingjie Sun
Summary: This study investigates the wettability of the Ti-Cu-Fe multi-metal system, specifically the wetting behaviors of CuSi3 droplets on TC4 and 304SS plates. The results show that the CO2 + Ar gas atmosphere significantly affects interfacial mass transfer, thus influencing the wettability of the systems.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jimei Liu, Fei Wang, Rong Guo, Yuqi Liu, Mengyu Zhang, Jaka Sunarso, Dong Liu
Summary: This study developed Co/MXene composites with anti-corrosion properties by varying the cobalt content. These composites exhibited remarkable electromagnetic absorption performance and high resistance to corrosion under various corrosive conditions. The study also revealed the mechanism of electron transfer from cobalt to MXene and the electromagnetic dissipation behavior originated from polarization loss alone.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Moujie Huang, Yongsong Ma, Jingbo Yang, Lingyun Xu, Hangqi Yang, Miao Wang, Xin Ma, Xin Xia, Junhao Yang, Deli Wang, Chuang Peng
Summary: Strong metal-support interactions (SMSIs) are important for enhancing catalytic activities and stability in thermal catalysis. This study demonstrates a method to create SMSIs in electrocatalysis using carbon nanotubes and Ru nanoparticles, resulting in excellent catalytic activity and stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ravi Trivedi, Brinti Mondal, Nandini Garg, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: This study explores the potential of biphenylene as a nanocarrier for the delivery of the anticancer drug cisplatin. It is found that biphenylene offers physical stability, rapid release rate, solubility, and bio-compatibilities compared to other nanocarriers. The adsorption of cisplatin on the surface of biphenylene involves charge transfer from cisplatin to biphenylene. The drug is shown to be released at body temperature in an acidic environment. Biphenylene also exhibits excellent cytotoxicity activity and cellular uptake of the drug. Overall, biphenylene shows promise as a potential nanocarrier for cisplatin delivery.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyun Jeong, Hyeong Chan Suh, Ga Hyun Cho, Rafael Salas-Montiel, Hayoung Ko, Ki Kang Kim, Mun Seok Jeong
Summary: In this study, a potential platform to enhance Raman scattering and increase the number of observable Raman modes in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) was proposed. The platform consisted of large-scale arrays of gold micropillars (MPs), which were able to enhance the Raman intensity of TMDs and make difficult-to-detect Raman modes observable. The platform showed great industrial advantages and wide applicability due to its low cost, simple process, large controllable area, and short process time.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yasir Abbas, Shafqat Ali, Sajjad Ali, Waqar Azeem, Zareen Zuhra, Haoliang Wang, Mohamed Bououdina, Zhenzhong Sun
Summary: In this study, FeOx@SPNO-C core-shell nanospheres as a catalyst for degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were successfully synthesized. The synergistic interaction between FeOx and SPNO-C, high carbon charge density, and the presence of C = O groups and N/Fe-Nx sites were found to be key factors for the enhanced degradation of SMX.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiaoting Yang, Yuxiao Gong, Yan Qian, Zhou-Qing Xiao, Serge Cosnier, Xue-Ji Zhang, Robert S. Marks, Dan Shan
Summary: This study proposes a hierarchical confinement strategy to design Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) with satisfactory electrocatalytic ability and stability. The catalytic synthesis of PB NPs is achieved through a hydrothermal process, and the as-prepared PB@NH2MIL exhibits efficient electronic transmission and enhanced electrocatalytic properties.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
