Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paulina Borgul, Karolina Sobczak, Karolina Sipa, Konrad Rudnicki, Slawomira Skrzypek, Anna Trynda, Lukasz Poltorak
Summary: The study demonstrates the potential of electrochemical sensing in detecting illegal drugs, and presents a sensing platform capable of detecting heroin in low sample volumes by analyzing the interfacial behavior of heroin in different environments.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Anne Alves Macedo, Luciano C. Arantes, Dilton Martins Pimentel, Tifany de Deus Melo, Larissa Magalhaes de Almeida Melo, Wellington Alves de Barros, Claudia Mancilha Rocha, Angelo de Fatima, Wallans Torres Pio dos Santos
Summary: This study presents an electrochemical screening method for detecting LSD in forensic samples using a multi-wall carbon nanotube screen-printed electrode. The method offers rapid, sensitive, selective, reproducible, and straightforward preliminary identification of LSD in seized samples.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Truong Thi Thuy, Bui The Huy, Avvaru Praveen Kumar, Yong-Ill Lee
Summary: The overuse of antibiotics leads to the increase of resistant bacteria, affecting human health. Therefore, the development of highly sensitive techniques for detecting antibiotic residues in food products is essential.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Xiaoze Dong, Shuo Qi, Imran Mahmood Khan, Yuhan Sun, Yin Zhang, Zhouping Wang
Summary: This review discusses the latest developments in riboswitch-based biosensors for food safety detection, including their principles, design, and construction, as well as the applications of various riboswitch-based biosensors. In addition, the challenges and future prospects of riboswitch-based biosensors are summarized.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Paulo A. Raymundo-Pereira, Nathalia O. Gomes, Flavio M. Shimizu, Sergio A. S. Machado, Osvaldo N. Oliveira
Summary: This study presents a low-cost, portable method for selective and sensitive detection of four classes of pesticides using glove-embedded sensors. The sensors showed high performance in discriminating pesticides in real samples, demonstrating their potential for on-site analysis of chemical threats.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Appadurai Deepa, Venkatesan Srinivasadesikan, Shyi-Long Lee, Vediappen Padmini
Summary: A novel curcumin analogue, DP4, was synthesized as a fluorescent sensor for isatin in biological systems, showing high selectivity and a low detection limit of 241 nM. The hydrogen bonding interaction between the probe and isatin was studied using H-1 NMR titration and DFT calculation.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jiali Kou, Zhiyuan Meng, Xiaoyuan Wang, Zhonglong Wang, Yiqin Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel coumarin derivative-modified cellulose acetate (DCB-CA) was synthesized as a fluorescent probe for the highly selective and sensitive determination of CN- in food samples. Different characterization methods were used to analyze the DCB-CA, and it showed a significant fluorescence response to CN- with a distinct color change. The detection limit of CN- using DCB-CA was much lower than the recommended threshold limit by the World Health Organization. The favorable solubility and processability of CA allowed for the easy fabrication of different fluorescent materials, including films and coatings, for CN- detection.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ramachandran Rajakumaran, Karuppaiah Balamurugan, Shen-Ming Chen, Ramaraj Sukanya
Summary: In this study, pyrochlore neodymium stannate nanoparticles were synthesized and utilized as an electrode material for the detection of dimetridazole drug. The fabricated sensor exhibited good performance in terms of detection limit, sensitivity, and selectivity, and showed acceptable recovery results in biological sample analysis.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Anna Zubrycka, Andrzej Kwasanica, Monika Haczkiewicz, Karolina Sipa, Konrad Rudnicki, Slawomira Skrzypek, Lukasz Poltorak
Summary: This study analyzed 5647 street samples and identified 53 illicit drugs, with Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, amphetamine being the most common. Except for methadone, almost all samples were spiked with at least one cutting agent, with caffeine being the most frequently found adulterant.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Youssef O. Al-Ghamdi, Mahjoub Jabli, Mona H. Alhalafi, Ajahar Khan, Khalid A. Alamry
Summary: A highly selective and ultra-sensitive electrochemical sensing probe was developed by combining sulfated-carboxymethyl cellulose and functionalized-multiwalled carbon nanotube. The probe showed low detection limit, high sensitivity, and good selectivity for As(iii) ions. It also demonstrated comparable sensing capability in actual samples.
Article
Medicine, Legal
J. Eliaerts, N. Meert, F. Van Durme, P. Dardenne, S. Charles, K. De Wael, N. Samyn
Summary: This study applied cocaine colour tests and MIR spectroscopy to five smuggling cases, revealing that coloured samples and chemically modified cocaine may interfere with screening results, necessitating confirmation through GC-MS analysis.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Pratiksha Singh, Anjali Sreekumar, Sushmee Badhulika
Summary: In this work, a tin oxide-polyaniline nanocomposite-modified nickel foam (SnO2-PANI/NF) was synthesized for non-enzymatic detection of cholesterol in simulated human blood serum. The SnO2-PANI/NF sensor exhibited excellent selectivity and sensitivity towards cholesterol detection, making it a potential platform for electrochemical-based bioanalytical applications.
Article
Electrochemistry
Shweta Jyoti, Sonal Deepeka, Shweta Rana, Sonal Singhal
Summary: A molecular imprinted polymeric (MIP) recognition system with PEDOT-wrapped CoWO4 nanocapsules was developed for the electrochemical detection of carcinogenic phenacetin drug. The MIP exhibited abundant imprinted sites that could selectively bind the template molecule, resulting in high sensitivity and low detection limit. The system also successfully quantified phenacetin content in drug samples with high accuracy.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Maram T. Basha, Ahmed Shahat, Amr A. Yakout
Summary: The ligand-embedded MOF was developed for high sensitivity in the detection and removal of Al (III) ions in aqueous solutions. The fabricated sensor demonstrated high selectivity and considerable fluorescence stability, allowing for the linear detection of Al (III) ions in various samples. This research holds great promise for the ultrafast and highly selective determination of Al (III) ions in wastewaters.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Lignesh Duraiand, Sushmee Badhulika
Summary: This study presents a label-free electrochemical sensing method for D-Mannitol in biological samples using a MAO-modified GCE sensor, demonstrating a wide linear detection range, low detection limit, excellent selectivity, reproducibility, and stability. The sensor's enhanced performance is attributed to the electrocatalytic property of MAO and the presence of oxy functional groups, making it a promising platform for developing low-cost, high-performance bioanalytical sensing systems.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Roy Janssen-Bouwmeester, Christiaan Bremmer, Linda Koomen, Shermayne Siem-Gorre, Marcel de Puit
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Konrad Rudnicki, Karolina Sipa, Mariola Brycht, Paulina Borgul, Slawomira Skrzypek, Lukasz Poltorak
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sander Oldenhof, Serhii Mytnyk, Alexandra Arranja, Marcel de Puit, Jan H. van Esch
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lukasz Poltorak, Nienke van der Meijden, Slawomira Skrzypek, Ernst J. R. Sudholter, Marcel de Puit
BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Electrochemistry
Karolina Kowalewska, Karolina Sipa, Andrzej Leniart, Slawomira Skrzypek, Lukasz Poltorak
ELECTROCHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zilong Liu, Hayati Onay, Fengzhi Guo, Junqing Chen, Lukasz Poltorak, Pegah Hedayati, Ernst J. R. Sudholter
Summary: This study introduces a new method by combining electrochemical techniques and QCM-D to simulate well-covered model CaCO3 surfaces, revealing significant differences in surfactant adsorption behavior between rough and smooth surfaces.
Article
Electrochemistry
Karolina Sipa, Karolina Kowalewska, Andrzej Leniart, Alain Walcarius, Gregoire Herzog, Slawomira Skrzypek, Lukasz Poltorak
Summary: In this study, localized and electrochemically assisted nylon-6,6 deposition was achieved at a three-phase junction by increasing the pH using electrochemical water reduction. The polycondensation reaction between 1,6-hexanediamine and adipoyl chloride occurred spontaneously at the liquid-liquid interface. This system design allows for very localized polyamide deposition.
ELECTROCHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Karolina Kowalewska, Karolina Sipa, Barbara Burnat, Slawomira Skrzypek, Lukasz Poltorak
Summary: The interfacial polycondensation of titanium dioxide was studied at the polarized liquid-liquid interface, investigating the influence of experimental parameters and the use of fiberglass membrane support for controlling material morphology.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Pawel Stelmaszczyk, Karolina Kwaczynski, Konrad Rudnicki, Slawomira Skrzypek, Renata Wietecha-Posluszny, Lukasz Poltorak
Summary: Two benzodiazepine type drugs, nitrazepam and 7-aminonitrazepam, were studied at the electrified liquid-liquid interface (eLLI). The structure of these illicit sedative drugs allows for molecular charging, enabling them to cross the eLLI interface. The drugs were investigated using both macroscopic and microscopic eLLI, with detection limits and voltammetric detection sensitivity derived from experimental data. The developed methodology successfully detected the drugs in pharmaceutical formulations and spiked biological fluids.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
K. Sztandera, M. Gorzkiewicz, E. A. Zizzi, N. Dybczak, L. Poltorak, M. A. Deriu, B. Klajnert-Maculewicz
Summary: Due to the negative charge of rose bengal (RB) molecule, its entry into cells is hindered. This study investigates the involvement of organic anion transporting polypeptides (OATPs) in cellular uptake of RB. Experimental analysis and simulations indicate that RB only interacts with the surface of cellular membranes and requires OATPs for intracellular transport. The differences in uptake of RB in liver and intestinal cell lines suggest the importance of OATPs in cellular uptake.
BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Karolina Kowalewska, Karolina Kwaczynski, Madjid Tarabet, Karolina Sobczak, Andrzej Leniart, Slawomira Skrzypek, Manuel Dossot, Gregoire Herzog, Lukasz Poltorak
Summary: In this work, the possibility to electrochemically assist and study the interfacial polycondensation is presented. Polyamides are synthesized at the liquid-liquid interfaces as a consequence of the transfer of partly protonated diamines from the aqueous to the organic phase. The interfacial formation of polyamides was tested using macroscopic and microscopic systems, and the modified interfaces were assessed using various analytical techniques.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Bosirul Hoque, Diana M. Bobrowska, Lukasz Poltorak
Summary: This study evaluates the advantage of using 3D printing technology to fabricate PIMs testing modules and casting molds for the first time. It demonstrates the ability of 3D printing technology to modify the surface morphology of PIMs. By comparison, it is found that PIMs cast on 3D-printed molds exhibit more efficient transport of Cd(II).
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Karolina Kowalewska, Tamara Rodriguez-Prieto, Slawomira Skrzypek, Jesus Cano, Rafael Gomez Ramirez, Lukasz Poltorak
Summary: This study focused on the electroanalytical study of a family of five imidazolium-terminated carbosilane dendrimers at the polarized liquid-liquid interface. The dendrimers were found to be electrochemically active and undergo interfacial ion transfer processes, contributing to the understanding of the interaction between branched macromolecules and biomimetic interfaces.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lukasz Poltorak, Konrad Rudnicki, Viliam Kolivoska, Tana Sebechlebska, Pawel Krzyczmonik, Slawomira Skrzypek
Summary: In this study, the electrochemical behavior of ephedrine at the polarized liquid-liquid interface was investigated using a specially designed electrochemical cell. It was found that ephedrine undergoes reversible ion transfer reaction and can be detected using ion transfer voltammetry. Additionally, analysis of ion partition diagram provided valuable pharmacochemical information.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ward van Helmond, Maarten Weening, Vonne Vleer, Marcel de Puit
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2020)
