Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bing Xu, Xiaoying Xiang, Zhuomei Ding, Zhihui Luo, Jianglou Huang
Summary: A colorimetric assay for glucose detection based on enzymatic etching of triangular gold nanosheets was developed. The presence of glucose oxidase catalyzed the oxidation of glucose, leading to the etching of triangular gold nanosheets and a blue shift in absorption peak. The sensor showed excellent sensing performance in a glucose range of 0.2-12 mM with a limit of detection of 0.1 mM, making it suitable for clinical diagnosis of diabetes.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alam Saj, Shaikha Alketbi, Sumayya M. Ansari, Dalaver H. Anjum, Baker Mohammad, Haila M. Aldosari
Summary: This study demonstrates the deposition of size-controlled gold nanoclusters using direct-current magnetron sputtering and inert gas condensation techniques. The impact of different source parameters on the size and yield of the nanoclusters is investigated. The results provide insights into the formation mechanism of gold nanoclusters.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xia Xu, Xiaotian Wu, Yuting Ding, Xuxia Zhou
Summary: The study developed a novel biosensor for the rapid and specific detection of histamine in fish samples, showing great potential for on-site detection of various analytes with high accuracy.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ayah A. Hafez, Magdy M. Mohammed, I. H. Ibrahim, G. M. Youssef
Summary: A porous silicon non-enzymatic sensor (Ag/Ps/Si/Ag) was prepared using galvanostatic electrochemical etching, with optical measurements and morphological analysis revealing its suitability for detecting glucose concentrations.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sabrina State (Rosoiu), Laura-Bianca Enache, Pavel Potorac, Mariana Prodana, Marius Enachescu
Summary: Cu nanocolumnar structure electrodes were synthesized using a direct-current magnetron sputtering technique for glucose sensing. The electrodes showed good electrochemical affinity towards glucose and exhibited linear response up to 2 mM concentration. They also demonstrated resistance to interference from other substances at physiological concentrations.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jana Hovancova, Veronika Niscakova, Ivana Sisolakova, Renata Orinakova, Iveta Maskal'ova, Andrej Orinak, Karol Koval
Summary: Gold microelectrodes modified with gold nanostructures serve as an ideal substrate for non-enzymatic glucose detection, demonstrating excellent electrocatalytic activity and high sensitivity for glucose detection in a miniaturized system.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Marta Lafuente, Pablo Munoz, Erwin J. W. Berenschot, Roald M. Tiggelaar, Arturo Susarrey-Arce, Sergio G. Rodrigo, Lucas J. Kooijman, Sonia M. Garcia-Blanco, Reyes Mallada, Maria P. Pina, Niels R. Tas
Summary: A unique way of converting free space light into a local electromagnetic field is through metallic nanostructuring, called Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS). In this study, researchers fabricated SERS-active specimens with Au nanostructures and characterized them experimentally and through simulation. The results highlight the reliability of these nanostructures for practical applications.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yaoyang Pu, Shiyue Chen, Yujun Yang, Xiang Mao
Summary: Copper is a cheap transition metal with high catalytic activity and variable oxidation states. Copper-based biological alloys and nanocomposites have shown excellent enzyme-like and sensing activities. These advanced materials offer advantages over artificial enzymes and have applications in enzymatic and sensing fields. They are widely used in biomedical detection, environmental monitoring, and food safety testing.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rui Guo, Yue Ji, Jinnan Chen, Jin Ye, Baoxia Ni, Li Li, Yongtan Yang
Summary: A multicolor visual method based on a magnetic immunoassay and enzyme-induced gold nanobipyramids etching was developed for the detection of deoxynivalenol (DON). The method showed a linear relationship between the shift of local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) and the DON concentration. The recovery for naturally contaminated wheat and maize was satisfactory, and the proposed method has the potential for on-site rapid screening of mycotoxins in grain. However, there is a need for a breakthrough in the simultaneous detection of multiple mycotoxins using the current multicolor visual method.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wanlin Qin, Lufang He, Yuchi Zhang, Bohan Li, Le Han, Yan Xu
Summary: In this study, a novel yolk-shell MIL-88A@NiFe-PB heterostructure was fabricated using a wrapping-inward-etching synthetic strategy and controlled by tuning the concentration of K-4[Fe(CN)(6)]3H(2)O. The designed heterostructure exhibited outstanding performance in non-enzymatic glucose sensing and showed good applicability in real serum samples.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lu Shen, Zhen Liang, Zhiyu Chen, Can Wu, Xuefeng Hu, Jieyu Zhang, Qing Jiang, Yunbing Wang
Summary: A new concept material, AuNP-PBA nanocomplexes, has been successfully developed by controlled etching of PBA nanocubes and inlaying Au NPs, showing promising applications. Immobilized on a gold wire, it serves as a non-enzymatic glucose sensor with wide linear detection range, excellent anti-interference, and fast response capabilities.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Joonyoung Lee, Ki-Yoon Kim, Yongchai Kwon, Dahl-Young Khang
Summary: This study proposes stretchable enzymatic biofuel cells (EBFCs) with high performance for power supply. The buckled gold electrodes increase the electrode surface area and catalyst loading, resulting in improved reaction rates. The evaluated EBFCs achieve a maximum power density of 7.1±0.64μW cm-2.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Soledad Carinelli, Pedro A. Salazar-Carballo, Julio Ernesto De la Rosa Melian, Francisco Garcia-Garcia
Summary: The present work introduces the preparation of novel copper oxide thin film-modified indium tin oxide electrodes by magnetron sputtering, and their application for glucose sensing. The electrodes showed remarkable electrocatalytic properties for glucose detection with high sensitivity and low limit of detection. They also exhibited negligible response against common electroactive species and other sugars.
Article
Optics
Saeed Azad, Mahnaz Khosravi, Alireza Nikzad, Satyendra Kumar Mishra
Summary: In this study, a highly selective glucose detection fiber sensor was developed using molecular imprinting technique and carbon nano particles. The sensor works on a non-enzymatic approach and offers advantages such as low cost, online monitoring, fast response time, and high stability, making it a promising candidate for biological medicine measurements.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Masoumeh Pak, Ahmad Moshaii, Maryam Nikkhah, Sara Abbasian, Hossein Siampour
Summary: A bimetallic Ni/Au non-enzymatic glucose sensor was developed with enhanced electrocatalytic activity through alloying, showing high sensitivity and selectivity. The sensor exhibited low detection limit and fast response time for glucose detection, indicating its potential for large-scale production.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjie Du, Lianliang Chen, Haoran Wang, Ziyang Shan, Zhengyang Zhou, Wenwei Li, Yang Wang
Summary: Air pollution is a major obstacle to future sustainability, and traffic pollution has become a large drag on the sustainable developments of future metropolises. In this study, a deep learning model called iDeepAir is proposed to predict surface-level PM2.5 concentration in Shanghai using real-time monitoring data, and it creatively links with the MEIC emission inventory to decipher urban traffic impacts on air quality.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiang Xiao, Chang-Xing Li, Jie-Ru Peng, Yang-Yang Fan, Wen-Wei Li
Summary: This study reveals the electron transfer mechanism of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 exoelectrogens, and finds that the contribution of the CymA pathway is positively correlated with EET rate. These findings provide a new perspective for understanding bacteria-environment interactions and may inspire the discovery of new EET proteins and the development of more environmentally-robust biotechnologies.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Zhongjuan Wang, Ye Du, Peng Zhou, Zhaokun Xiong, Chuanshu He, Yang Liu, Heng Zhang, Gang Yao, Bo Lai
Summary: Low Fe(II) generation is the main limitation for Fenton process, and providing electrons is the solution to promote Fe(III) reduction. This study systematically reviewed the strategies for enhancing Fe(III)/Fe(II) cycle based on electron donors, which can be classified into five categories: e-PF, e-EF, e-Re, e-Ox, and e-TC. The principles and mechanisms of each enhanced Fenton process were clarified, and the role of chelate agents and carbon-based materials were discussed. Among them, e-Re showed the best performance in pollutant degradation, making it the most promising approach. The development of reductants for future practical application is necessary.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shuo Cui, Yang Si, Xian-Zhong Fu, Hui-Hui Li, Xue-Meng Wang, Wen-Zheng Du, Lang Teng, Ru-Li He, Hou-Qi Liu, Ruquan Ye, Wen-Wei Li
Summary: This study presents a self-assembled, intracellularly-photosensitized bio-hybrid system combining heterotrophic denitrifiers and biogenic quantum dots to enhance photo-electrons utilization in wastewater denitrification. The bio-hybrid exhibited significantly improved nitrate removal efficiency compared to bare cells and physically-mixed cells. It also stimulated the expression of key denitrifying enzymes and showed good performance in treating various real wastewaters.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hong Sun, Qiang Tang, Yang Li, Zi-Han Liang, Feng-He Li, Wen-Wei Li, Han-Qing Yu
Summary: A physiologically adapted regulatory platform was developed to optimize the electron transfer pathways in Shewanella oneidensis. The platform allows for modular reconfiguration and tuning of both direct and mediated electron transfer pathways, resulting in significant improvements in current density, voltage output, power density, and radionuclide removal efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xue Li, Jie Li, Xiao-Rong Yu, Yong-Kun Zhu, Hou-Qi Liu, Lin Chen, Jing Wu, Xian-Zhong Fu, Shuo Cui, Tian-Yin Huang, Ru-Quan Ye, Wen-Wei Li
Summary: This study proposes a simplified method to enhance microbial nitrate reduction to ammonia (NRA) by using zero-valent iron (ZVI) as an augment. The method promotes the NRA process through both direct and mediated electron transfer pathways from ZVI to bacteria, as well as the complementation between biological and abiotic nitrogen conversion. The bio-hybrid shows significantly improved NO3- reduction activity, nearly 100% NRA selectivity, and good stability for wastewater treatment.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lingli Li, Qi Liao, Bingchao Hou, Chuanshu He, Jiamei Liu, Bingrui Li, Ming Yu, Yucheng Liu, Bo Lai, Bing Yang
Summary: A functionalized magnetic chitosan beads (MCB-ECH-SH/SO3H) was found to efficiently remove hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) from wastewater by reducing it to less toxic trivalent chromium (Cr(III)). The material also exhibited high stability, strong reducing capacity, easy recycling, making it an ideal candidate for treating chromium-containing wastewater.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanni Jiang, Binyang Gao, Zhongjuan Wang, Jie Li, Ye Du, Chuanshu He, Yang Liu, Gang Yao, Bo Lai
Summary: Peroxymonosulfate (PMS)-based photocatalysis with CuS quantum dots (QDs) modified MIL-101(Fe) (CSQDs@MF) was developed as a promising alternative disinfection technology for wastewater treatment. The system achieved enhanced generation of singlet oxygen (1O2) and demonstrated good disinfection performance on various bacteria, including Escherichia coli and Gram-positive B. subtilis, in practical wastewater.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yirong Hu, Wenjie Du, Cheng Yang, Yang Wang, Tianyin Huang, Xiaoyi Xu, Wenwei Li
Summary: Using machine learning models, we identified key sources of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution in Lake Taihu, and found that controlling endogenous sources is an effective option for lake eutrophication control.
FRONTIERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jing Wu, Jun-Hua Zhou, Dong-Feng Liu, Jie Wu, Ru-Li He, Zhou-Hua Cheng, Hui-Hui Li, Wen-Wei Li
Summary: Previous studies focused on direct interactions of plastics with microorganisms, but ignored their ecotoxicity effects on the dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). This study reveals that environmentally relevant concentrations of phthalates (PAEs) significantly enhance the transfer of ARGs among environmental microorganisms. The interaction between PAEs and cell membrane phospholipids lowers membrane fluidity and increases permeability, facilitating gene transfer. Increased levels of reactive oxygen species and overexpression of conjugation-associated genes under PAE stress also contribute to enhanced gene transfer. This study provides important insights into the environmental risks of plastics and the control of ARG spreading.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhi-Yan Guo, Rongbo Sun, Zixiang Huang, Xiao Han, Haoran Wang, Cai Chen, Yu-Qin Liu, Xusheng Zheng, Wenjun Zhang, Xun Hong, Wen-Wei Li
Summary: Crystallinity engineering strategy can improve the activity-stability balance of metal oxides in Fenton-like catalysis, leading to higher pollutant degradation efficiency and improved catalyst stability.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ying-Jie Zhang, Jie-Jie Chen, Gui-Xiang Huang, Wen-Wei Li, Han-Qing Yu, Menachem Elimelech
Summary: Clarifying the reaction pathways at the solid-water interface and in bulk water solution is crucial for designing heterogeneous catalysts for selective oxidation of organic pollutants. In this study, the origin of organic oxidation reactions with metal oxide catalysts is unraveled, showing that radical-based advanced oxidation processes prevail in bulk water but not on solid catalyst surfaces. These findings provide a fundamental understanding of catalytic organic oxidation processes at the solid-water interface and can guide the design of heterogeneous nanocatalysts.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Wu, Dong-Feng Liu, Jie Wu, Ru-Li He, Zhou-Hua Cheng, Wen-Wei Li
Summary: This viewpoint discusses the impacts of biofilm formation on microplastic surfaces in aquatic environments in promoting the spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). It highlights the underestimated risks of ARG spread in real water environments due to biased microplastic detection methods and limited knowledge of combined pollution and inappropriate risk assessment methods.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chong Yang, Zhouliang Tan, Lin Wang, Hongyan Zhang, Wenwei Li, Fan Wang, Xin Li, Houzhen Zhou, Yangwu Chen
Summary: This study investigates the dynamics of nitrogen removal and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) between Shortcut nitrification-denitrification (SCND) and full nitrification-denitrification (FND) processes under long-term selective pressure conditions. The results show that the SCND process exhibits higher extracellular polymers, respiratory activity, TN removal performance, and impact resistance compared to the FND process. Furthermore, the SCND process maintains a lower abundance of total ARGs and shows better inhibition effect on potential pathogenic bacteria proliferation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shurun Yang, Zi-Han Liang, Yaning Wen, Chuan-Shu He, Zhaokun Xiong, Ye Du, Yang Liu, Heng Zhang, Peng Zhou, Yang Mu, Gang Yao, Bo Lai
Summary: In this study, it was found that natural polyphenols can assist in the activation of peracetic acid by conveniently obtained Fe(III), leading to efficient removal of bisphenol A. Hydroxyl radicals (center dot OH) are the main contributors to BPA degradation, with superoxide radicals (O2 center dot-) functioning as intermediates. The reaction intermediates between polyphenols and reactive oxygen species play a crucial role in the regeneration of Fe(II) and enhanced activation of peracetic acid.
ACS ES&T ENGINEERING
(2023)
