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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qiuyu Yang, Xiuli Sun, Yichao Sun, Xiaofang Shen, Yuehong Pang
Summary: An electrochemical sensor, Bi-BDC-NH2@NMCS, was developed by combining an amino-functionalized bismuth metal-organic framework (Bi-BDC-NH2) with nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon nanosphere (NMCS), enabling simultaneous determination of Pb(II) and Cd(II). The Bi-BDC-NH2@NMCS electrode exhibited improved charge transfer, stability, and conductivity compared to the traditional bismuth film electrode. The method demonstrated excellent stripping performance with low detection limits and a wide linear range, and was successfully applied to the detection of Pb(II) and Cd(II) in liver, fish, and shrimp samples with high recoveries.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Reyhan Dincer, Sukriye Ulubay Karabiberoglu, Zekerya Dursun
Summary: This study proposes a dependable approach for the selective and sensitive identification of zinc, cadmium and lead in different sample matrices using an over-oxidized poly(xylenol blue) film glassy carbon electrode coated with bismuth (Bi/PXBov.ox/GCE). The best conditions for determining these elements were found to be a 0.1 mol L-1 acetate buffer solution as supporting electrolyte (pH 4.5), -1.5 V accumulation potential, and 180 s accumulation duration. Under these conditions, the detection limits of Zn(II), Cd(II) and Pb(II) were 3.20 μg L-1, 0.21 μg L-1 and 1.98 μg L-1, respectively. Moreover, this novel, cheap and easy-to-prepare Bi/PXBov.ox/GCE was successfully used for the analysis of Zn(II), Cd(II) and Pb(II) in lipstick samples, with consistent results compared to inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Xin Cai, Rui-Ze Xia, Jia-Jia Ye, Cong-Cong Huang, Yuan-Fan Yang, Long-Ke Zhang, Bo Liang, Meng Yang, Chu-Hong Lin, Pei-Hua Li, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A practical strategy for detecting trace-level As(III) in natural water without any modifiers using soluble Fe3+ as a trigger is reported. The method achieves an actual detection limit of 1 ppb and a sensitivity of 0.296 mu A ppb(-1) with excellent stability. The codeposition mechanism of Fe3+ preferentially depositing as Fe-0 is confirmed, which facilitates the adsorption of As(III) and H+ on the electrode surface and the formation of AsH3.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Yijing Ai, Lisi Wang, Wanting Fu, Xiang Ye, Juan Zhou, Xiaoping Zhang, Shuhai He, Wei Sun
Summary: In this paper, a graphdiyne (GDY)-modified glassy carbon electrode was prepared and used for the sensitive and simultaneous detection of Zn2+, Cd2+ and Hg2+ heavy metal ions. The GDY-modified electrode provided a larger surface area and more active sites for the absorption of metal ions. By codeposition with Bi3+, the heavy metal ions were pre-concentrated on the GDY-modified electrode surface, resulting in high sensitivity and selectivity during stripping analysis. The detection ranges and limits for Zn2+, Cd2+ and Hg2+ were determined using differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetry.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Heleni Panagopoulou, Anastasios Economou, Christos Kokkinos
Summary: This paper introduces a 3D-printed microfluidic device for the determination of Pb(II) and Cd(II) using SIA-ASV method. The device enables online preconcentration and static solution detection, achieving low detection limits and good repeatability.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hai D. Tran, Uyen P. N. Tran, Dinh Quan Nguyen
Summary: This study presents a method for the detection of Cd2+ and Pb2+ using a MWCNTs paste electrode and a mixture of ionic liquid. The feasibility and accuracy of the electrode were validated through experiments.
JOURNAL OF SAUDI CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Sandra Enn D. Bahinting, Analiza P. Rollon, Sergi Garcia-Segura, Vince Carlo C. Garcia, Benny Marie B. Ensano, Ralf Ruffel M. Abarca, Jurng-Jae Yee, Mark Daniel G. de Luna
Summary: This study utilized BF-UMEA for the detection of Pb(II) and Cd(II), showing its potential application in trace water quality control.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Shi-Hua Chen, Zong-Yin Song, Xiang-Yu Xiao, Hong-Qi Huang, Yuan-Fan Yang, Pei-Hua Li, Meng Yang, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: Vacancy and doping engineering were used to improve the electrocatalytic ability of nanomaterials for detecting heavy metal ions. The P-doped material showed enhanced sensitivity and selectivity towards As(III), and the vacancies provided abundant electrons to form active centers.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chihyun Kim, Joohyung Park, Woochang Kim, Wonseok Lee, Sungsoo Na, Jinsung Park
Summary: In this study, an amyloid oligomer-reduced graphene oxide composite (AOrGOC) electrochemical sensor was developed for effective heavy metal ion detection. The AOrGOC sensor exhibited low detection limits for Cd2+ and Pb2+ and selectively detected these two heavy metal ions. The sensor also detected Cd2+ and Pb2+ in human plasma.
BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Ying Li, Huan Huang, Rongli Cui, Dongmei Wang, Zi Yin, Dan Wang, Lirong Zheng, Jing Zhang, Yidong Zhao, Hui Yuan, Jinquan Dong, Xihong Guo, Baoyun Sun
Summary: Graphdiyne, a new carbon allotrope, showed efficient electrochemical sensor capability for detecting low concentrations of Cd2+ and Pb2+ in water. The study verified that acetylenic links in graphdiyne served as adsorbent sites for heavy metal ions, enhancing the sensor performance. This platform offers a promising direction for developing novel electrochemical sensors with high performance.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Yue Wang, Xuan Wu, Jianfeng Sun, Caiyun Wang, Guoyuan Zhu, Li-Ping Bai, Zhi-Hong Jiang, Wei Zhang
Summary: In this study, a novel bismuth oxide surface-decorated nanoporous bismuth (Bi2O3@NPBi) was prepared, which showed high cycling stability and capacity for sensitive detection of heavy metal ions with little interference from co-existing ions.
ELECTROCHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Mohammad Reza Jalali Sarvestani, Tayyebeh Madrakian, Abbas Afkhami
Summary: In this study, a highly sensitive electrochemical sensor was developed for the detection of ultra-trace levels of Pb2+. The sensor was modified with an in-situ electroplated bismuth film and a nanocomposite of a recently synthesized melamine based covalent organic framework and Fe3O4 nanoparticles. The combination of Fe3O4@SNW1 and the bismuth film significantly enhanced the sensitivity of the sensor towards Pb2+. The optimized sensor showed a linear response in the concentration range of 0.003-0.3 μmol L-1 with a detection limit of 0.95 nmol L-1. The sensor demonstrated good selectivity towards Pb2+ and was successfully applied for the determination of Pb2+ in different edible specimens.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Hui Li, Jie Zhao, Shifan Zhao, Guofeng Cui
Summary: A novel three-electrode sensor was developed for simultaneous detection of Pb(II), Cd(II), and Zn(II) by depositing a bismuth film on a screen-printed gold working electrode. The sensor showed a wide linear range, low detection limits, good anti-interference ability, and stability. Such sensors are expected to be useful for portable heavy metal detection applications.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Gul Sirin Ustabasi, Ismail Yilmaz, Mustafa Ozcan, Ebru Cetinkaya
Summary: Pencil graphite electrode modified with MWCNT and Bi3+ showed improved sensitivity and reduced charge transfer resistance in the simultaneous analysis of Pb2+, Cd2+, and Zn2+. This modification method offers effective electroanalytical performance with low time consumption and cost.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Aymara da Silva Santos, Carolina Zeni Pires Mecca, Tiago Luiz Ferreira, Fabio Ruiz Simoes, Lucia Codognoto, Eliana Maira Agostini Valle
Summary: The interaction between the pesticide carbendazim and the metal ion Pb2+ was studied using electrochemical techniques. The presence of Pb2+ affected the electrochemical signal of carbendazim, indicating complex formation. The electroanalytical method was found to be feasible for the analysis of carbendazim in the presence of Pb2+.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Mengmeng Guo, Na Luo, Yueling Bai, Zhenggang Xue, Qingmin Hu, Jiaqiang Xu
Summary: A porous heterostructure WO3-C/In2O3 was designed and prepared for a miniature H2 sensor, which showed higher response value, lower operating temperature, fast response-recovery speed, and low limit of detection.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Feng Hu, Hui Hu, Yuting Li, Xiaohui Wang, Xiaowen Shi
Summary: Arsenic contamination in water bodies is a significant health risk. This study developed a chitosan-catechol modified electrode for rapid and accurate detection of trace amounts of arsenic. The modified electrode demonstrated good detection capability and resistance to ionic interference, making it suitable for in situ detection.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Yantao Zhang, Qian Liu, Tao Tian, Chunhua Xu, Pengli Yang, Lianju Ma, Yi Hou, Hui Zhou, Yongjun Gan
Summary: In this study, a lysosome-targeting buffering fluorogenic probe (Lyso-BFP) was designed and synthesized, demonstrating excellent photostability, pH specificity, and responsiveness to lysosomal acidification in living cells. The performance of Lyso-BFP in pH sensing was attributed to the inhibition of the photo-induced electron transfer process. Lyso-BFP allowed for wash-free imaging and long-term real-time monitoring of lysosome pH changes based on its off-on fluorescence behavior and buffer strategy.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Wei Cai, Wenbo Sun, Jiayue Wang, Xiaokui Huo, Xudong Cao, Xiangge Tian, Xiaochi Ma, Lei Feng
Summary: In this study, a near-infrared fluorescent probe HCBG was developed for imaging of alpha-GLC. HCBG exhibited excellent selectivity and sensitivity towards alpha-GLC in complex bio-samples, and showed good cell permeability for in situ real-time imaging. Through the high-throughput screening system established by HCBG, a natural alpha-GLC inhibitor was successfully isolated and identified. This study provides a novel fluorescence visualization tool for discovering and exploring the biological functions of diabetes-related gut microbiota, and a high-throughput screening approach for alpha-GLC inhibitor.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Trey W. Pittman, Xi Zhang, Chamindie Punyadeera, Charles S. Henry
Summary: Heart failure is a growing epidemic and a significant clinical and public health problem. Researchers have developed a portable and affordable diagnostic device for heart failure that can be used at the point-of-care, providing a valid alternative to current diagnostics approaches.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Anders O. Tjell, Barbara Jud, Roland Schaller-Ammann, Torsten Mayr
Summary: An optical hydrogen peroxide sensor based on catalytic degradation and the detection of produced oxygen is presented. The sensor offers higher resolution and better sensitivity at lower H2O2 concentrations. By removing O2 from the sample solution, a more sensitive O2 sensor can be used for measurement. The sensor has been successfully applied in a flow-through cell to measure H2O2 concentration in different flow rates.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Seong Jae Kim, Ji-hun Jeong, Gaabhin Ryu, Yoon Sick Eom, Sanha Kim
Summary: Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is a high-sensitivity, label-free detection method with various analytical applications. Researchers have developed a hydrophobic SERS substrate based on engineered carbon nanotube arrays (CNT-SERS) and studied the role of structural design at both micro and nanoscales. The substrate demonstrated controlled self-enrichment capability and enhanced sensitivity, with a significant increase in the SERS signal. The study also proposed a theoretical model and a concentration strategy inspired by plants for analyte deposition on microarrays.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Dan Zhao, Renjun Jiang, Xiaoqiang Liu, Subbiah Alwarappan
Summary: In this study, a novel ternary composite material was constructed by assembling cerium vanadate nanorods on reduced graphene oxide-microcrystalline cellulose nanosheets, and it was used for real-time monitoring of the concentration of superoxide anions in vivo. The ternary composite showed excellent conductivity, large surface area, and abundant active sites, leading to a wider linear range, high sensitivity, low detection limit, and fast response time for superoxide anion detection.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Tengfei Wang, Liwen Wang, Guang Wu, Dating Tian
Summary: In this study, a covalent organic framework material TaTp-COF with porous and uniform spheres was successfully prepared via hydrothermal reaction, and it was found to significantly enhance the aggregation-induced emission (AIE) of berberine. The unique emission properties of berberine on TaTp-COF were studied and utilized for the sensitive detection of berberine.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Lin Li, Yilei Ding, Lei Xu, Shuoran Chen, Guoliang Dai, Pengju Han, Lixin Lu, Changqing Ye, Yanlin Song
Summary: In this study, a novel TTI based on a ratiometric fluorescent nanosensor is designed, which has the advantages of high accuracy and low cost. Experimental and theoretical investigations confirm its pH responsiveness and demonstrate its good sensitivity and reliability. By monitoring the total volatile basic nitrogen, this TTI can accurately predict food spoilage and can be adaptively modified for different types of food. The TTI based on this nanosensor enables visual monitoring of food quality.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Fangju Chen, Xueting Wang, Wei Chen, Chenwen Shao, Yong Qian
Summary: Lung cancer is the second most common malignant tumor worldwide. Drug resistance in lung cancer leads to treatment failure and recurrence in majority of patients. This study developed a fluorescent prodrug that can be activated in cancer cells to release drugs, and its signal can be tracked by imaging. It shows a unique autophagy-driven ferroptosis effect, indicating its potential for targeting drug-resistant cancer cells.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Weichao Li, Qiming Yuan, Zhangcheng Xia, Xiaoxue Ma, Lifang He, Ling Jin, Xiangfeng Chu, Kui Zhang
Summary: This study developed a high-performance gas sensor for formaldehyde detection by modifying ZnSnO3 with ZnO QDs and SnO2 QDs. The modified sensor showed improved sensing response and lower working temperature. The presence of ZnO QDs formed rich heterojunctions, increased surface area, and provided oxygen deficiency for formaldehyde sensing reaction, thus enhancing the sensor performance. This research provides an alternative method to enhance the sensing properties of MOS by QDs modification.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Joung-Il Moon, Eun Jung Choi, Younju Joung, Jin-Woo Oh, Sang-Woo Joo, Jaebum Choo
Summary: A novel nanoplasmonic substrate was developed for biomedical applications, which showed strong hot spots for detecting biomarkers at low concentrations. The substrate, called AuNPs@M13, was made by immobilizing 60 nm gold nanoparticles onto the surface of an M13 bacteriophage scaffold. It demonstrated higher sensitivity and lower limit of detection compared to commercially available assays.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Ning Li, Ya Zhang, Ying Xu, Xiaofang Liu, Jian Chen, Mei Yang, Changjun Hou, Danqun Huo
Summary: The molecular subtype of breast cancer guides treatment and drug selection. Invasive tests can promote cancer cell metastasis, so the development of high-performance, low-cost diagnostic tools for cancer prognosis is crucial. Liquid biopsy techniques enable noninvasive, real-time, dynamic, multicomponent, quantitative, and long-term observations at the cellular, genetic, and molecular levels. A Cu-Zr metal-organic framework (MOF) nanoenzyme with monatomic Cu attachment has been synthesized and proven to have high catalytic performance. The sensor constructed using this nanoenzyme shows potential for accurate classification of breast cancer serum samples.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Jeongmin Kim, Hyemin Kim, Seunghyun Park, Hyeonaug Hong, Yong Jae Kim, Jiyong Lee, Jaeho Kim, Seung-Woo Cho, Wonhyoung Ryu
Summary: This study presents a method to fabricate independently functioning microneedle (MN) electrodes with narrow intervals for high precision electrochemical sensing. The optimized mixture of photocurable polymer and single-wall carbon nanotubes was used to mold single composite MNs, which were then attached to pre-patterned electrodes. Plasma etching and electropolymerization were performed to enhance the electrochemical activity, and Prussian blue and glucose oxidase were electrodeposited on the MNs for glucose detection. The MN electrodes showed good sensitivity and linearity, and the feasibility of glucose detection was demonstrated in an in vivo mouse study.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)