Article
Spectroscopy
Sila Jin, Eungyeong Park, Shuang Guo, Yeonju Park, Jongmin Park, Hyuk Sang Yoo, Ju Hyun Park, Lei Chen, Young Mee Jung
Summary: A method for the degradation and detection of 2,4-dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT) capable of producing 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) under sunlight has been developed. The photodegradation process of 2,4-DNT by Fe3O4@TiO2-Au nanoparticles (Fe3O4@TiO2-Au NPs) was successfully monitored by surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). The combination of SERS monitoring and two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy (2D-COS) provides valuable information for understanding the photodegradation mechanism of 2,4-DNT and demonstrates the wide applicability of Fe3O4@TiO2-Au NPs in organic pollutant degradation under sunlight.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Spectroscopy
Juan Zhu, Jian Liu, Yao Fan, Meixia Wu, Chunsong Zhou, Haiyan Fu, Yuanbin She
Summary: This paper presents a strategy based on surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) using a novel silver colloid substrate for the detection of anthraquinone dyes. The silver colloid substrates prepared by solvothermal method showed high-density hot spots with good reproducibility and high sensitivity for detecting anthraquinone dyes.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lara Mikac, Istvan Rigo, Marko Skrabic, Mile Ivanda, Miklos Veres
Summary: This study compares the detection of glyphosate using surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) with gold and silver nanoparticles and three different laser excitations. The results show that silver nanoparticles at 532 nm excitation and gold nanoparticles at 785 nm excitation have the best detection limits. Additionally, the use of cysteamine-modified silver nanoparticles improves the detection limits for all three laser excitations.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuqi Xie, Lu Ma, Shaoming Ling, Huixiang Ouyang, Aihui Liang, Zhiliang Jiang
Summary: In this study, carbon dots (CDs) with excellent catalytic activity were prepared using a hydrothermal method and were utilized for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) detection. The aptamer-adjusted nanocatalytic SERS method can be applied for BPA detection.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jamelah S. Al-Otaibi, Y. Sheena Mary, Y. Shyma Mary, Martin Kratky, Jarmila Vinsova, K. Jalaja, Maria Cristina Gamberini
Summary: A detailed theoretical and experimental study was conducted on a novel bioactive molecule, 2-(3-bromobenzoyl)-N-methylhydrazine-1-carboxamide (BMC). The study investigated the adsorption of BMC on silver hydrosols using Density Functional Theory (DFT), Time Dependent (TD) DFT, and Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS). The results showed that the adsorption of BMC on Ag6 involved chemisorption and exhibited orientation changes and a tilted orientation with the metal. Additionally, molecular docking experiments revealed that BMC-Ag6 had high binding scores and could serve as a drug delivery vehicle.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Limin Li, Wee Shong Chin
Summary: This study developed a facile Ag nanocube (NC) array substrate for rapid SERS detection of melamine in milk with high Raman enhancement and good reproducibility. The proposed method can detect melamine at low concentrations and SVM regression models showed better predictive performance, especially in liquid milk samples.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Alberta Osei Barimah, Ping Chen, Limei Yin, Hesham R. El-Seedi, Xiaobo Zou, Zhiming Guo
Summary: A novel SERS-based nanosensor was developed for rapid and accurate detection and prediction of total arsenic in food samples. The sensor recognizes TAs through the formation of As-O-Ag linkage and provides high correlation coefficient results and a low detection limit.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
A. Yu. Khrushchev, E. R. Akmaev, A. Yu. Gulyaeva, T. N. Likhikh, J. S. Khodkova, S. V. Kolyachkina
Summary: This study investigates the factors affecting the selection and effectivity of quantitative analysis of amoxicillin using the SERS method. It shows that under specific conditions, including certain pH values and controlled agglomeration of silver nanoparticles, the enhancement factor can be significantly increased, leading to the development of an ultrasensitive method for quantifying amoxicillin.
VIBRATIONAL SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Thi Thuy Nguyen, Fayna Mammeri, Souad Ammar, Thi Bich Ngoc Nguyen, Trong Nghia Nguyen, Thi Ha Lien Nghiem, Nguyen Thi Thuy, Thi Anh Ho
Summary: This study reports the formation of silver nanopetal-Fe3O4 poly-nanocrystals assemblies and their application as active substrates for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS). The engineered Fe3O4-Ag architectures exhibit plasmonic properties that offer a rough surface with plenty of hot spots for enhancing electrical fields, making them valuable for ultra-sensitive SERS sensing with magnetically assisted collection. Successful detection of trace amounts of Rhodamine 6G (R6G) down to 10(-10) M in water at room temperature was achieved.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Supriya Atta, Vo-Dinh Tuan
Summary: This study presents a cost-effective and highly reproducible SERS platform utilizing a portable Raman instrument for fast sensitive detection of illegal drugs in human urine. The platform combines the SERS enhancement properties of BGNS-Ag and the advantages of NaI salt for SERS signal amplification. The platform shows ultra-high sensitivity with a LOD as low as 10 pg/mL for cocaine and 100 pg/mL for heroin.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
I. A. Brezestean, N. Tosa, A. Falamas, D. Cuibus, C. M. Muntean, A. Bende, B. Cozar, C. Berghian-Grosan, C. Farcau
Summary: This study reports on the use of self-assembled colloidal nanoparticle films for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) analysis of pesticides. The results demonstrate the high sensitivity and selectivity of this technique, making it suitable for applications in the food industry and environmental monitoring.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Myeong Geun Cha, Won Ki Son, Yun-Sik Choi, Hyung-Mo Kim, Eunil Hahm, Bong-Hyun Jun, Dae Hong Jeong
Summary: A dual-modal fluorescence-SERS quantum dot embedded silver bumpy nanoparticles were developed for high-throughput multiplex analysis in biological encoding and biomarker imaging. This nanoprobe produced strong SERS and fluorescence signals, and a barcode-based machine learning algorithm was created to identify chemical information. The multiplex detection platform will be extremely useful for analyzing and encoding biological targets.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sanja Vidacek Filipec, Davor Valinger, Lara Mikac, Mile Ivanda, Jasenka Gajdos Kljusuric, Tibor Janci
Summary: Histamine fish poisoning is a foodborne illness caused by the consumption of fish products with high histamine content. The study found that the matrix effect has a significant impact on the performance of histamine detection methods, and different chemometric tools can overcome this issue.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jingjing Li, Yuxiang Zhao, Lin Sun, Aihui Liang, Zhiliang Jiang
Summary: A stable Fe-doped carbon dot nanosol with high catalytic activity was prepared and used for the catalytic amplification of H2O2, leading to the establishment of a new trimode molecular spectral method for the determination of trace H2O2. This method showed a linear range of 5.0 x 10(-10)-2.5 x 10(-8) mol/L and a detection limit of 2.52 x 10(-10) mol/L. The method was successfully applied to the analysis of H2O2 contents in food samples.
VIBRATIONAL SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Laden Sherpa, Nimmala Arun, S. V. S. Nageswara Rao, S. A. Khan, A. P. Pathak, Ajay Tripathi, Archana Tiwari
Summary: In this study, a green and controlled synthesis method for silver nanoparticles using Bergenia ciliata root extracts and Ag15+ swift heavy ion irradiation in water was reported. The results revealed that the irradiation modified the phytomolecules responsible for the reduction and capping of silver ions, resulting in changes in the morphologies and sizes of the nanoparticles. The irradiation also promoted the formation of dendritic assemblies and surface oxidation of the nanoparticles, leading to higher SERS enhancement factors for methylene blue analyte.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Carolina Carrillo-Carrion
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ziyao Liu, Alberto Escudero, Carolina Carrillo-Carrion, Indranath Chakraborty, Dingcheng Zhu, Marta Gallego, Wolfgang J. Parak, Neus Feliu
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Daily Rodriguez-Padron, Deyang Zhao, Carolina Carrillo-Carrion, Carmen Morales-Torres, Asma M. Elsharif, Alina M. Balu, Rafael Luque, Christophe Len
Summary: This study introduces an efficient nanocatalyst for the conversion of levulinic acid into N-heterocycles from lignocellulosic biomass, demonstrating high conversion rates and selectivity under solvent-free conditions. It highlights the potential for sustainable production of valuable compounds by designing improved catalysts, offering environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil fuel-dependent chemical industries.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Paulette Gomez-Lopez, Martyna Murat, Jose M. Hidalgo-Herrador, Carolina Carrillo-Carrion, Alina M. Balu, Rafael Luque, Daily Rodriguez-Padron
Summary: In this study, nickel oxide nanoparticles were successfully incorporated into a metal-organic framework (MOF) structure using a solvent-free mechanochemical strategy. The catalytic potential of the Ni/UiO-66 materials in the hydrogenation reaction of methyl levulinate was investigated under flow conditions, with 5%Ni/UiO-66 showing the best catalytic performance. This work highlights the promising potential of MOFs in biomass upgrading processes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ana Franco, Rafael Luque, Carolina Carrillo-Carrion
Summary: Using mesoporous biogenic silica obtained from lignocellulosic waste as an inorganic support, iron oxide nanoparticles were synthesized onto the biosilica through mechanochemistry, resulting in a catalyst with good performance in the selective oxidation of styrene. The material showed a conversion of 45% and total selectivity to benzaldehyde under optimized conditions, indicating its potential as an eco-friendly alternative for catalytic reactions.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Veronica Segura, Jacobo Diaz, Angela Ruiz-Carnicer, Alba Munoz-Suano, Carolina Carrillo-Carrion, Carolina Sousa, Angel Cebolla, Isabel Comino
Summary: The new Universal Gluten Extraction Solution (UGES) shows higher extraction efficiency and safety, with reduced extraction time and wider applicability. Compared to traditional extraction solutions, UGES is more environmentally friendly, compatible with competitive ELISA.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ana Franco, Arvind Negi, Rafael Luque, Carolina Carrillo-Carrion
Summary: This study addresses the selectivity issue in the conversion of biomass-derived furans to valuable chemicals by utilizing ZIF-8 nanoparticles, achieving high selectivity for the target compound. Computational studies based on chemisorption models of ZIF-8 provide a plausible explanation for the observed selectivity, paving the way for alternative and cost-effective strategies for green and sustainable developments in the chemical industry.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mona Atabakhshi-Kashi, Monica Carril, Hossein Mahdavi, Wolfgang J. Parak, Carolina Carrillo-Carrion, Khosro Khajeh
Summary: The successful conjugation of antibodies onto a fluorescent NP assembly demonstrated that the NP assembly retained the targeting ability of the antibodies in cellular uptake, while also preserving its intrinsic properties such as fluorescence.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Carolina Carrillo-Carrion, Valentine Comaills, Ana M. Visiga, Benoit R. Gauthier, Noureddine Khiar
Summary: We have reported the controlled drug release from a nanoscale Zr-based metal-organic framework (MOF), UiO-66, in the presence of the enzyme alkaline phosphatase (ALP) for the first time. This was achieved by prior functionalization of the MOF with N-3-PEG-PO3 ligands, which imparted colloidal stability in phosphate-containing media, endowed the MOF with multifunctionality, and conferred stimuli-responsive properties for the selective release of doxorubicin triggered by ALP activity. Cell studies demonstrated improved intracellular stability and sustained drug release in the functionalized MOF compared to the bare MOF, with enhanced drug release observed in cells with higher expression of ALP genes.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fatima Guerrero, Andres Carmona, Victoria Vidal, Ana Franco, Alejandro Martin-Malo, Elena M. Sanchez-Fernandez, Carolina Carrillo-Carrion
Summary: An effective antioxidant nanoplatform, DSeU@ZIF8, was constructed by encapsulating a selenium-containing glycomimetic into zeolitic-imidazolate framework-8 nanoparticles. The nanoparticles showed remarkable antioxidant capacity and ROS-scavenging activity, and could protect endothelial cells from oxidative stress damage.
NANOSCALE HORIZONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fatima Guerrero, Victoria Pulido, Said Hamad, Pedro Aljama, Alejandro Martin-Malo, Carolina Carrillo-Carrion
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of zeolitic-imidazolate framework-8 nanoparticles to be incorporated within a renal scaffold while still retaining their ability to remove hydrophobic uremic toxins like p-cresol under flow conditions. This could lead to the development of novel adsorbents for dialysis and/or artificial kidneys in the future.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ana Franco, Jose Angel Salatti-Dorado, Valentin Garcia-Caballero, Sebastian Lorca, Luis Camacho, Manuel Cano, Antonio J. Fernandez-Romero, Juan J. Delgado, Juan J. Giner-Casares, Carolina Carrillo-Carrion
Summary: A new ultrathin and water-stable 2D Cu-based metal-organic framework has been synthesized with notable electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline media, showing excellent performance in both alkaline flooded and all-solid-state Zn-air batteries.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Alberto Escudero, Carolina Carrillo-Carrion, Elena Romero-Ben, Ana Franco, Christian Rosales-Barrios, Ma Carmen Castillejos, Noureddine Khiar
Summary: Chemical routes for the synthesis of nanostructures are fundamental in nanoscience. This article focuses on wet chemistry synthesis, providing a general overview of the synthesis of different inorganic and hybrid organic-inorganic nanostructures. It is suitable for early researchers and non-specialist readers with a basic background in chemistry.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. Dolores Marquez-Medina, Rafael Luque, Alina M. Balu, Francisco Ivars-Barcelo, Carolina Carrillo-Carrion
Summary: Mesoporous silica materials were successfully doped with transition metals (Zr and Fe) through a mechano-chemical approach, yielding significantly improved catalytic performance even at low doping levels for selective mild oxidation reactions under microwave irradiation. Fe-doped materials showed the highest yields and can be reused multiple times, demonstrating the potential for sustainable applications. Incorporating metals into the structure enhanced total acidity of the support, leading to improved catalytic performance for oxidation reactions.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alberto Escudero, Carolina Carrillo-Carrion, Ma Carmen Castillejos, Elena Romero-Ben, Christian Rosales-Barrios, Noureddine Khiar
Summary: This article discusses the application of photodynamic therapy in treating skin, eye diseases, and cancer, focusing on different photosensitizers, their chemical properties, their applications in nanostructures, and targeting strategies.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2021)