Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
N. N. Ma, S. Y. Ma, L. Wang, X. P. Wang, M. M. Liu, Y. H. Cai, T. T. Yang
Summary: This study successfully synthesized coral-like SnWO4 sensor using a simple hydrothermal method, and characterized the obtained products using various methods. The experimental results showed that the SnWO4 sensor had a good response to 200 ppm triethylamine, and exhibited unique selectivity and long-term stability.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
B. M. Babar, K. B. Pisal, S. H. Mujawar, V. L. Patil, L. D. Kadam, U. T. Pawar, P. M. Kadam, P. S. Patil
Summary: Vanadium Oxide (V2O5) nanostructures were prepared by a hydrothermal method and the effect of concentration variation on gas sensing performance was studied. The sample prepared with 0.3 M concentration showed the best response with good sensing features, making it a potential candidate for gas sensor fabrication.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Fahad A. Alharthi, M. Shashank, J. Shashikanth, R. Viswantha, Abdulaziz Ali Alghamdi, JariS. Algethami, Mabkhoot A. Alsaiari, Mohammed S. Jalalah, Nagaraju Ganganagappa
Summary: The research shows that α-SnWO4 as a high-capacity anode material exhibits good performance and stability in lithium-ion batteries, and also shows potential for diverse applications such as photocatalytic degradation.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gaoshuang He, Wenzhang Li, Weixin Qiu, Cong Xu, Keke Wang, Long Chen, Yanqiu Wang, Yang Liu, Jie Li
Summary: In this study, a two-dimensional nanosheet structure of stannous tungstate material was formed to improve its photocurrent density and oxygen production, thereby enhancing its photoelectrochemical water splitting performance.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yunjing Zhu, Yunlei Ma, Dandan Wu, Guojian Jiang
Summary: In this study, ZnO/Ti3C2Tx composites with different proportions of Ti3C2Tx were synthesized using the hydro-thermal method. The effects of MXene content on the gas sensing properties of the composites were investigated, and it was found that the few-layer MXene solution exhibited better dispersion and gas sensing properties for ZnO.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Weiwei Guo, Lingli Huang, Bangyu Zhao, Xue Gao, Zihong Fan, Xingyan Liu, Youzhou He, Jie Zhang
Summary: The ZnFe2O4/ZnSnO3 nanocomposite was prepared and characterized, showing excellent gas-sensing performance towards acetone due to its specific surface area, oxygen vacancy, and n-n heterojunction. This nanocomposite exhibited fast response, long-term stability, and good humidity resistance, making it a promising candidate for gas sensor applications.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Crystallography
Mohammad R. Alenezi, Abdullah M. Almeshal
Summary: Developing new bottom-up fabrication methods to control the physical properties of active materials for high-performance devices is essential. The hydrothermal method reported in this article produces ZnO bridging nanowire sensors without the need for a seed layer and with site-selectivity. By controlling the growth environment, the performance of the sensors is enhanced, with improved sensitivity to acetone gas and faster response and recovery times.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ya Hui Cai, Shu Yi Ma, Ting Ting Yang, Peng Fei Cao, Li Wang, Hao Sheng, Miao Miao Liu
Summary: Pure YVO4 octahedral nanomaterials with rough surfaces were successfully obtained by hydrothermal method and acidification treatment. The gas sensor based on these materials showed a low operating temperature, appropriate selectivity, response recovery time, as well as good stability and repeatability.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sarita Patil, Vithoba Patil, Sambhaji Shendage, Jin Kim, Deepak Patil, Pramod Patil
Summary: By adjusting the precursor solution concentration, the formation of non-stoichiometric and oxygen deficiencies in In2O3 thin films with leaflet-like structures was observed, leading to improved gas sensitivity of In2O3. The In2O3 thin films coated at a solution concentration of 0.15 M exhibited the highest sensor response against NO2 gas at 200 degrees Celsius, attributed to defects present in the material.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. Amarnath, K. Gurunathan
Summary: In this study, room temperature operative carbon dioxide gas sensing electrodes were developed using a simple sonication assisted hydrothermal method. The sensor, particularly the rGO-8:2 type, showed high sensitivity of 40% towards 50 ppm CO2, with a quick response time of 6 seconds and recovery time of 5 seconds. The optimized amount of indium addition with nickel oxide significantly influenced CO2 sensing. This cost-effective method has the potential to be a candidate for fabricating room temperature CO2 gas sensors.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Deasung Kim, Thanh Thao Tran, Vishwa Bhatt, Ha Trang Nguyen, Joondong Kim, Manjeet Kumar, Ju-Hyung Yun
Summary: The increasing concerns over environmental pollution caused by urbanization and modernization have led to a focus on gas sensors. This study synthesized Zn2SnO4 octahedrons using a hydrothermal method and studied the effect of synthesis conditions on their sensing performance. The Zn2SnO4 sample synthesized in 12 hours showed the best gas sensing characteristics.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Weiwei Guo, Yuting Shuai, Xuecheng Liu, Jie Zhang, Jiang Wang, Khaled H. Mahmoud, Zeinhom M. El-Bahy, N. M. Mubarak
Summary: In this study, pure and Co-doped BiVO4 polyhedrons were successfully synthesized by hydrothermal method. The crystal structure, morphology, and properties of the samples were thoroughly analyzed using various characterization techniques. The gas sensing test results showed that the Co-doped BiVO4 sample exhibited enhanced gas response and selectivity towards n-butanol.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fernanda K. F. Oliveira, Anderson A. G. Santiago, Ariadne C. Catto, Luis F. da Silva, Ricardo L. Tranquilin, Elson Longo, Fabiana Motta, Mauricio R. D. Bomio
Summary: Metal molybdate compounds have been widely studied for their technological applications. In this study, cerium molybdate nanocrystals were synthesized via a controllable method and the effect of microwave-assisted hydrothermal treatment on their properties was investigated. The results showed changes in crystal structure and morphology, enhanced photoluminescence, and improved gas-sensing performance with longer treatment time.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Ken-ichi Mimura, Naoki Hamao, Hiroki Itasaka, Zheng Liu, Koichi Hamamoto
Summary: In this study, perovskite-type (A,La)TiO3 nanoplates were synthesized via hydrothermal reaction. It was found that using NaOH as a mineralizer resulted in a pure perovskite phase, while using LiOH did not. The nanoplates exhibited a plate-like morphology, with sodium partially occupying the A-site of the perovskite structure.
JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Onur Alev, Imren Erguen, Okan Oezdemir, Leyla Colakerol Arslan, Serkan Bueyuekkoese, Zafer Ziya Ozturk
Summary: Cu-doped ZnO nanorods showed enhanced sensor response towards ethanol and allowed operation at lower temperatures compared to pristine ZnO nanorods, with 2% and 3% Cu-doped sensors exhibiting selective behavior towards ethanol.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongwen Zhang, Pu Zhang, Jiwu Zhao, Yuan Liu, Yi Huang, Haowei Huang, Chen Yang, Yibo Zhao, Kaifeng Wu, Xianliang Fu, Shengye Jin, Yidong Hou, Zhengxin Ding, Rusheng Yuan, Maarten B. J. Roeffaers, Shuncong Zhong, Jinlin Long
Summary: The study successfully designed single-atom metal-insulator-semiconductor heterojunctions for efficient CO2 conversion by combining an Al2O3 overlayer with a RuOx hole-collector. The dielectric field played a key role in the charge dynamics at the Al2O3/SF nanorods interface, accelerating the O-2-evolving reaction kinetics. Integration of double SIMS-3 photoanodes with a single-atom Ni-doped graphene CO2-reduction-catalyst cathode achieved high CO-evolution rate and overall quantum efficiency.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiwu Zhao, Lan Xue, Zhenjie Niu, Liang Huang, Yidong Hou, Zizhong Zhang, Rusheng Yuan, Zhengxin Ding, Xianzhi Fu, Xu Lu, Jinlin Long
Summary: This study demonstrates an all-solar-driven artificial photosynthetic system (APS) for efficient conversion of CO2 and H2O into formic acid fuel without bias illumination. By synthesizing a highly selective BOI-Bi cathode catalyst and coupling it with a superior TiO2-Ar photoanode, the APS exhibits high product selectivity, robust activity, and sustainable operation.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yingcong Wei, Wenying Zha, Lele Wang, Xiongfeng Ma, Shaohui Zhang, Rongjian Sa, Huaxiang Lin, Zhengxin Ding, Jinlin Long, Xianzhi Fu, Rusheng Yuan
Summary: This study presents a dynamic coordination approach to optimize the photocatalytic performance of ultrathin Co2CO3(OH)(2) nanosheets by tailoring the surficial chemical environment through organic modification. The coordination of diamines with surface Co2+ ions forms a binuclear complex, which reduces the energy barrier of the photocatalytic reaction and enhances light response and photogenerated electron lifetime. This approach offers a new model for full-spectrum-solar-energy conversion in chemical synthesis.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuhuan Qin, Mingming Hao, Zhengxin Ding, Zhaohui Li
Summary: A Pt@MIL-101(Fe) nanocomposite was synthesized using a microwave-assisted self-assembly method, and it exhibited superior activity and clean hydrogen generation in the synthesis of benzimidazoles under visible light. The efficient mass diffusion and substrate-catalyst interactions imparted by the MOFs contributed to the catalytic activity.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bifang Li, Fen Wei, Bo Su, Zheng Guo, Zhengxin Ding, Min-Quan Yang, Sibo Wang
Summary: Mesoporous ternary cobalt tungstate nanostructures were synthesized as advanced cocatalysts for photocatalytic CO2 reduction, with their crystallinity and microstructure modulated by changing the synthesis temperature. The optimal cocatalyst exhibited excellent activity and stability, significantly enhancing the CO2-yielding rate in a visible-light-sensitized system.
MATERIALS TODAY ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jing Li, Chao Xu, Jinlin Long, Zhengxin Ding, Rusheng Yuan, Zhaohui Li
Summary: This study demonstrates that the separation performance of Ti3C2Tx-MXene lamellar nanofiltration membranes can be modulated by applying external electrostatic fields. The filtration performance of the membranes on cationic and anionic dyes can be improved or declined depending on the polarity of the electric field. The regulation mechanisms are discussed, which are likely attributed to the changes in electrostatic interactions induced by the external electric field.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhongliang Hu, Houquan Cui, Yirong Zhu, Gangtie Lei, Zhaohui Li
Summary: A FeS2@carbon/holey graphene oxide composite is prepared by self-assembling, which shows good electrochemical performance as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries. It has a unique structure that allows rapid migration of electrons and ions, maintains electrode integrity, and accommodates volumetric variation of FeS2 nanoparticles.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bo Su, Haowei Huang, Zhengxin Ding, Maarten B. J. Roeffaers, Sibo Wang, Jinlin Long
Summary: The article presents a S-scheme photocatalyst based on CoTiO3/Cd9.51Zn0.49S10, which can efficiently catalyze the reduction of CO2 and exhibits desirable optical and physicochemical properties.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haoguo Yang, Yijun Guo, Shitong Han, Hailing Xi, Huaxiang Lin, Rusheng Yuan, Zhengxin Ding, Jinlin Long, Qun Lin
Summary: Mustard gas is a highly harmful erosive poison that has been used as a chemical weapon since World War. Photocatalytic technology is suggested to be an effective method for its elimination. 2-CEES, with its similar molecular structure to Mustard gas and lower toxicity, is often used as a simulator to evaluate the photocatalytic activity of catalysts.
RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhiwen Tang, Ren Zou, Xiaolan Chen, Zhaohui Li, Gangtie Lei
Summary: In this study, VO2 as a cathode material for AZIBs is synthesized by solvothermal method and electrochemically converted to Zn2V2O7, solving the problems of narrow voltage range and V4+ dissolution. The improved VO2 cathode offers high specific capacity and cycle stability under long cycles and high current density, making it a promising cathode material for AZIBs.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chengyun Tang, Shulin Du, Haowei Huang, Siyi Tan, Jiwu Zhao, Hongwen Zhang, Wenkang Ni, Xuanyu Yue, Zhengxin Ding, Zizhong Zhang, Rusheng Yuan, Wenxin Dai, Xianzhi Fu, Maarten B. J. Roeffaers, Jinlin Long
Summary: This work introduces a strategy of tandem photocatalysis based on Au and Pd nanoparticles codeposited on a Bi2NbO5F photocatalyst, which divides the CH4 to C2H4 reaction into two distinct steps carried out in tandem by multiple activity components. The optimized Au-Pd/Bi2NbO5F shows CH4 coupling to C2H4 with a high yield of 22.6 mu mol g-1 h-1 and selectivity of 63% under simulated solar light irradiation. This work proposes a general strategy for the future design of photocatalysts to drive complex reactions efficiently and selectively based on the concept of a tandem system.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jiwu Zhao, Fengkai Liu, Wenjing Wang, Ying Wang, Na Wen, Zizhong Zhang, Wenxin Dai, Rusheng Yuan, Zhengxin Ding, Jinlin Long
Summary: The S-scheme heterojunction assembled from CdLa2S4 and LaNiO3 exhibits excellent performance in the selective photocatalytic conversion of CO2 to CO. The optimized 8%LaNiO3/CdLa2S4 photocatalyst shows outstanding CO output and selectivity, highlighting the effectiveness of the S scheme heterojunction in hindering electron-hole recombination. A band alignment-boosted reaction mechanism is proposed in this study. The construction of structurally flexible and highly designable S-scheme heterojunctions has potential application in carbon-negative energy conversion.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiahui Lin, Zidong Xie, Bo Su, Mei Zheng, Wenxin Dai, Yidong Hou, Zhengxin Ding, Wei Lin, Yuanxing Fang, Sibo Wang
Summary: Use of Co9S8 cages as a nonprecious cocatalyst for visible-light CO2 reduction has shown to accelerate charge separation, enhance CO2 activation, and efficiently generate CO with a high yield rate. The high stability and efficient electron transfer properties of Co9S8 cages make them promising for enhanced CO2 photoreduction performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bifang Li, Wenjing Wang, Jiwu Zhao, Zhaoyu Wang, Bo Su, Yidong Hou, Zhengxin Ding, Wee-Jun Ong, Sibo Wang
Summary: The NiTiO3/Cd0.5Zn0.5S heterostructures exhibit efficient and stable hydrogen production under visible light, capturing the optical spectrum and enhancing the transfer of photogenerated charge carriers. The optimized photocatalyst achieves a high H-2 production rate and apparent quantum yield, with high stability attributed to the Z-schematic charge separation mechanism. A possible H-2 evolution mechanism over the NiTiO3/Cd0.5Zn0.5S heterostructures is proposed based on band structures, DFT calculations, and ESR tests.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiancong Wu, Wenya Guo, Zhengxin Ding, Jinshui Zhang, Yidong Hou
Summary: By introducing a 1.1 nm thick TiO2 layer between FTO and FeVO4 photoanode, the issue of interfacial charge recombination can be effectively addressed, leading to an enhanced photoelectrochemical water splitting performance.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2021)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)