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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Inci Capan, Rifat Capan, Matem Erdogan, Mevlut Bayrakci, Mustafa Ozmen
Summary: This study focuses on the lower rim effect of calix[4]arenes-based lipophilic phosphonate thin films in volatile organic vapor sensing applications, with or without a tert-butyl group. The research found that the CTPO4 thin film has higher surface roughness and contact angle compared to the CPO4 thin film, leading to a stronger response to VOCs.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
T. Ronurpraful, N. Jerop, A. Koech, K. Thompson, N. Noginova
Summary: The study explores the potential of compact electric monitoring of plasmonic effects through the significant enhancement of photocurrents in plasmonic structures. Experimental results demonstrate the sensitivity of photoinduced electric signals to small changes in the local dielectric environment, and the ability to resolve small shifts in plasmon resonance conditions caused by the addition of a monolayer using electrical measurements.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Michal Swierczewski, Plinio Maroni, Alexis Chenneviere, Mohammad M. Dadras, Lay-Theng Lee, Thomas Burgi
Summary: The Langmuir-Blodgett technique is used to deposit ultrathin films of Au-38(SC2H4Ph)(24) nanoclusters onto solid surfaces, such as mica and silicon. The morphology of the films transferred at different surface pressures in the mono/bi/trilayer regime is studied using atomic force microscopy. The effect of the time spent on the water surface before deposition on the final ordering of nanoclusters within the network is investigated using fast AFM, X-ray reflectivity, and grazing-incidence wide-angle X-ray scattering.
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Chemistry, Physical
Amrit Kumar, Raj Kumar Gupta, V Manjuladevi, Ashutosh Joshi
Summary: This article discusses the measurement of Δn in organic thin films on gold surfaces exhibiting nematic-like ordering by simulating the SPR phenomenon. An anisotropic distribution of plasmonic field on the gold surface was observed, leading to non-isotropic coupling with the organic thin film. The obtained calibration surface was used to measure the Δn values of ultrathin films of CdSA and 8CB molecules.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Yu Huang, Shengqiang Li, Cuiying Liu, Ligang Chen, Husun Qian, Ho-Pui Ho, Jiangling Wu, Jiang Wu, Xiaoyin Pu
Summary: In this study, a simple, sensitive, and cost-effective sensing strategy for thrombin was developed. The strategy involved the use of polyadenine diblock oligonucleotides anchored on gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) to detect thrombin. Binding of thrombin to its aptamer triggered the disassembly of AuNP aggregates, resulting in a significant signal change. The assay demonstrated a detection limit of 0.81 pM and a dynamic range from 10 pM to 10 nM, and could be performed in diluted serum solutions without sophisticated instruments.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Wenxiang Xiao, Jing Liu, Yinan Xiong, Yaoxin Li, Hua Li
Summary: The fluorescent film sensor was developed for detecting free bilirubin at nanomolar levels, showing good linearity and detection limit. The sensor exhibited satisfactory anti-interference capability towards common substances coexisting with bilirubin in serum, as demonstrated in tests with real serum samples.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rajdeep Sinha, Sumit Kumar Das, Manash Ghosh, Joydeep Chowdhury
Summary: A SERS active substrate fabricated through self-assembly of gold nanoparticles on the disjointed networks of HC-Ct DNA Langmuir-Blodgett film is reported. The adsorption kinetics of HC-Ct DNA molecules at the air-water interface are studied, indicating the presence of H-type aggregated domains. The APS exhibits high SERS efficacy and can detect ultra-sensitive concentrations of malathion.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jia-Xin Li, Ji-Jun Xu, Wen-Qi Luo, Chuan-Ming Jin
Summary: Three non-classical amphiphilic phenylazoimidazole derivatives were synthesized and their in-situ molecular assemblies upon coordination with AgNO3 at the air/water interface were investigated. These compounds showed good photochromic properties and formed H-aggregates on the surface despite lacking alkyl chains. The Ag(I)-coordinated 4-PRIM films exhibited supramolecular chirality due to pi-pi stacking between neighboring azophenyl imidazolium units and symmetry breaking in some systems.
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Chemistry, Physical
Marystela Ferreira, Shiv K. Sharma, Suraj Paudyal, Roger M. Leblanc
Summary: This article explores the surface chemistry properties of the lactate oxidase (LacOx) enzyme monolayer at the air-subphase interface, finding that it remains active and stable without aggregation or irreversible domains. Spectroscopic experiments provided information on the enzyme's secondary structure conformation and showed that the LB film retains an alpha-helix conformation.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lucrezia Catanzaro, Vittorio Scardaci, Mario Scuderi, Marcello Condorelli, Luisa D'urso, Giuseppe Compagnini
Summary: In this study, the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) of gold nanoparticles produced by laser ablation in liquid (LAL) and their agglomeration induced by halides after LAL were investigated. The concentration of bromide was found to affect the aggregation process, leading to a red-shift and broadening of the LSPR. Higher temperatures suppressed the aggregation process, while lower temperatures promoted it. The use of heavier halides like iodide resulted in complex nanoparticle architectures. The disruption of aggregates by re-irradiating the colloid was also observed.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marek Szablewski, Richard L. Thompson, Lars-Olof Palsson
Summary: Novel fluorescent Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films have been constructed from different amphiphilic dicynaoquinodimethanes (DADQs), and the relationship between film structure and fluorescence properties, as well as the response of the films to non-fluorescent target analytes, has been studied. The results show that the modulation of fluorescence varies for different films, which can be attributed to restricted non-radiative decays or charge transfer reactions between target analyte and film.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hajir Hilal, Qiang Zhao, Jeongwon Kim, Sungwoo Lee, MohammadNavid Haddadnezhad, Sungjae Yoo, Soohyun Lee, Woongkyu Park, Woocheol Park, Jaewon Lee, Joong Wook Lee, Insub Jung, Sungho Park
Summary: This study demonstrates a new three-dimensional nanostructure with polarization-independent SERS activity, prepared through a precise synthesis method. This unique structure shows efficient interaction with light and analytes, providing new possibilities for optical-based sensing.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
C. Breazu, O. Rasoga, M. Socol, P. Ganea, T. Tite, E. Matei, F. Stanculescu, A. Stanculescu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of carbon nanomaterials and lipids on the aggregation properties of the amyloid beta/Aβ(1-42) layers, showing that the presence of cholesterol inhibits fibril formation and the developed structures are correlated with the surface characteristics of the films.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ashutosh Joshi, Akash Gayakwad, V. Manjuladevi, Mahesh C. Varia, S. Kumar, R. K. Gupta
Summary: This article reports the development of a photoactive surface using a Langmuir-Blodgett film of a novel H-shaped liquid crystal molecule. The UV-induced isomerization of the molecule leads to a miniscule change in refractive index of the film, which can be measured using surface plasmon resonance. The study reveals systematic changes in the resonance angle of the film with varying UV irradiation intensity.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Juan Wang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of potassium ions on the surface properties of Amphotericin B (AmB) using the Langmuir monolayer method. The results showed that potassium ions enhance the influence of AmB on membrane stability at low surface pressures but weaken it at high surface pressures. Potassium ions also significantly interfere with the interaction between AmB and the cholesterol-enriched region.