Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. Saranya, P. N. Deepa
Summary: A composite material of Nickel with oxidized g-C3N4 (Oxi-g-C3N4) was successfully synthesized via hydrothermal treatment, showing a porous rod-like morphology and good fluorescence performance. The electrode modified with this composite material exhibited excellent electrocatalytic properties and could detect the highly carcinogenic organophosphate pesticide chlorpyrifos.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yuliang Zhao, Hongyu Zhang, Yang Li, Xiaoai Wang, Liang Zhao, Jianghong Xu, Zhikun Zhan, Guanglie Zhang, Wen Jung Li
Summary: An electrochemical HbA1c sensor with high sensitivity and good specificity is proposed, which is based on the electrochemical immune principle. The sensor's properties were characterized and analyzed, and the experimental results demonstrated its satisfactory performance in terms of detection limit, sensitivity, repeatability, stability, and anti-interference capabilities.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fariba Garkani Nejad, Malek Hossein Asadi, Iran Sheikhshoaie, Zahra Dourandish, Reza Zaimbashi, Hadi Beitollahi
Summary: A novel electrochemical sensor based on MnO2 nanorods anchored graphene oxide nanocomposite was developed for sensitive determination of sunset yellow. The sensor exhibited excellent electrocatalytic activity towards sunset yellow and achieved a low limit of detection. Real sample analysis demonstrated the applicability of the sensor.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tomohiro Matsunaga, Takeshi Kondo, Isao Shitanda, Yoshinao Hoshi, Masayuki Itagaki, Toshifumi Tojo, Makoto Yuasa
Summary: The study found that hydrogen-terminated boron-doped diamond printed electrode was the most suitable for the sensitive detection of L-cysteine at low concentrations, exhibiting a steep slope in its calibration curve and low background current density. This printed electrode had a lower limit of detection and wider linear concentration range compared to a hydrogen-boron-doped diamond thin-film electrode.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Salih Zeki Bas, Rumeysa Cetiner, Deniz Teke, Mustafa Ozmen
Summary: This study fabricates a lab-made screen-printed electrode (LabSPE) for the detection of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), a widely used synthetic antioxidant in the food industry. The LabSPE is printed on a polycarbonate substrate in multiple steps using suitable inks and modified to detect BHA. The modified electrode consists of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), Fe3O4 nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs), and platinum nanoparticles (Pt NPs), and exhibits a linear response to BHA in a wide concentration range with a low detection limit.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Peyman Mohammadzadeh Jahani, Hadi Beitollahi, Fariba Garkani Nejad, Zahra Dourandish, Antonio Di Bartolomeo
Summary: In this study, a new electrochemical 4-aminophenol sensor based on a nanocomposite of Co3O4 nanoparticles and graphite carbon nitride was fabricated and successfully applied to real samples with acceptable outcomes.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Luis M. C. Ferreira, Paulo R. Martins, Cristiane G. Silva, Luiz H. Marcolino-Junior, Marcio F. Bergamini, Fernando C. Vicentini
Summary: A lab-made screen-printed electrode based on poly(ethylene terephthalate) substrate modified with a hybrid film containing gold nanoparticles-decorated graphene was developed for the detection of ROX in chicken purge and river water samples. The electrode exhibited enhanced electroactive area and charge transfer due to the presence of nanostructured matrix. The method achieved a limit of detection of 60 nM and 97 nM for ROX in diluted river water and chicken purge samples, respectively.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
P. E. Resmi, Jeethu Raveendran, P. V. Suneesh, T. Ramanchandran, Bipin G. Nair, T. G. Satheesh Babu
Summary: The electrochemical oxidation of conjugated bilirubin was studied on an indigenously screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE), which showed high selectivity and excellent response for conjugated bilirubin detection in urine samples. The SPCE demonstrated a dynamic detection range of 1-600 μM, making it a promising tool for conjugated bilirubin analysis.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Pravanjan Malla, Hao-Ping Liao, Chi-Hsien Liu, Wei-Chi Wu
Summary: A highly sensitive magneto immunosensor for detecting parathyroid hormone (PTH) was successfully developed using MBs modified by APBA and a disposable electrode, allowing for rapid point-of-care testing for PTH. The sensor exhibited a linear detection range and low limits of detection by both voltammetry and impedance spectroscopy, showcasing its potential for practical diagnostic applications.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mohammad Malakootian, Zohreh Gholami, Hadi Mahmoudi-Moghaddam
Summary: The electrochemical behavior of hydroxylamine on a modified screen-printed electrode was studied, and the nanocomposite was characterized using EDS, SEM, and XRD. The diffusion coefficient and detection parameters for hydroxylamine were predicted using different methods. The recommended electrode showed good stability and reproducibility for detecting hydroxylamine in water samples.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pouria Pakzad, Mehdi Mehrpooya, Fathollah Pourfayaz, Mohammad Reza Ganjali
Summary: This study investigates the electrochemical performance of Ce-PGCN,NS/Co3O4 as a metal-free ORR electrocatalyst and supercapacitor electrode. Various tests including FESEM, TEM, BET, FTIR, XRD, EDX, and Raman were conducted to characterize the synthesized electrocatalysts. The results show that Ce-PGCN,NS/Co3O4 exhibits excellent electrochemical performance as an ORR electrocatalyst and supercapacitor electrode, making it a promising alternative to commercial Pt/C catalysts. The addition of Co3O4 nanorods and doping Cerium atoms positively impact the electrocatalytic activity of g-C3N4.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Muhammad Asif A. Khushaini, Nur Hidayah Azeman, Chin-Hoong Teh, Rusli Daik, Ahmad Ghadafi Ismail, Burhanuddin Yeop Majlis, Muhammad Mat Salleh, Wan Ahmad Hafiz Wan Md Adnan, Tg Hasnan Tg Abdul Aziz, Ahmad Ashrif A. Bakar, Ahmad Rifqi Md Zain
Summary: In this study, we demonstrated the use of electrochemical metallization (ECM) on a commercially available screen-printed electrode (SPE) strip for monitoring creatinine concentration. By modifying the working electrode, the variation of the ECM-induced pinched hysteresis loop was used to monitor the concentration of creatinine. The modified SPE showed excellent performance with high sensitivity and selectivity.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shubham Garg, Abhay Singh, Avanish Singh Parmar, Rosy
Summary: Screen-printed electrodes (SPEs) have emerged as reliable and practical testing platforms for point-of-care (PoC) applications. This study focuses on amplifying the response signal of SPE by using a facile protocol for boron carbon nitride (BCN) assisted surface functionalization. The modified SPE with BCN significantly improves electrochemical activity, leading to a five-fold increase in current response and an 18 mV potential shift. The developed sensing platform demonstrates high sensitivity and selectivity for trace level detections required for PoC applications.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Natesan Manjula, Subramaniyan Pulikkutty, Tse-Wei Chen, Shen-Ming Chen, Chi Hsuan Fan, M. Ajmal Ali, Fahad M. Al-Hemaid
Summary: The lack of clean water resources is a serious problem. This study reports on the use of CNO NPs as an electrocatalyst for monitoring environmental toxicity, demonstrating good detection performance and potential applications.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Azam Zolfaghari Asl, Amir Abbas Rafati, Sadegh Khazalpour
Summary: Novel screen-printed gold electrodes modified with molecularly imprinted polyphenol were used for the detection of guanine and adenine in the presence of each other. The electrochemical polymerization method was used to synthesize a thin layer of molecularly imprinted polymer on the electrode surface. The fabricated sensors showed high sensitivity, good repeatability, and long-term stability, and were successfully utilized for the measurement of guanine and adenine in human serum samples.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. S. Vickram, Gopalakrishnan Kumar, Nibedita Dey, Rohini Karunakaran, K. Anbarasu, Anil Kumar Patel, S. Thanigaivel, Gangadhar Andaluri, Yuan-Chung Lin, Deena Santhana Raj, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy
Summary: Biowaste, such as lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose, can be depolymerized to nano-dimensions and utilized as a potential material for various applications due to their unique traits such as low-toxicity, biocompatibility, and biodegradability. This study focuses on the production of value-added products from nanocellulose, nano lignin, and xylan nanoparticles. These nanomaterials have found applications in multiple fields such as cosmetics, drug delivery, packaging, and engineering structures. The development of composites based on nanomaterials opens up novel paths for multifunctional biomaterials in nano-dimensions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Karthikeyan Prakasham, Swapnil Gurrani, Jen-Taie Shiea, Ming-Tsang Wu, Chia-Fang Wu, Yi-Jia Ku, Tseng-Yu Tsai, Hung-Ta Hua, Yu-Jia Lin, Po-Chin Huang, Gangadhar Andaluri, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy
Summary: A fast mycotoxin extraction (FaMEx) technique was developed for the rapid identification and quantification of carcinogenic ochratoxin-A (OTA) in food and agricultural soil samples. The method showed excellent linearity, sensitive detection, and low limits of quantification, making it suitable for mycotoxin detection in various samples.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Kassian T. T. Amesho, Shang-Cyuan Chen, Tzi-Yi Wu, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy, Yuan-Chung Lin
Summary: Petroleum-based materials have greatly contributed to global economic growth; however, there are obstacles in replacing them with renewable resources due to issues such as over-utilization, ecological challenges, and non-biodegradable products. Utilizing renewable feedstocks for energy, fuels, and chemicals is a crucial step toward sustainable biorefinery strategies. A method using deep eutectic solvents as a catalyst has shown promising results in the production of bio-based liquid fuels, particularly 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF).
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chih-Wen Wang, Po-Keng Cheng, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy, Hung-Che Chiang, Wan-Ting Chang, Po-Chin Huang
Summary: The study found that school-aged children living near plastics-producing factories are at a higher risk of exposure to phthalates, especially DEHP, DiBP, and DnBP.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mari Elancheziyan, Karthikeyan Prakasham, Muthusankar Eswaran, Murugesan Duraisamy, Sivarasan Ganesan, Siew Ling Lee, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy
Summary: In this study, a facile fabrication of cobalt and polymelamine/nitrogen-doped graphitic porous carbon nanohybrid composite (Co-PM-NDGPC/SPE) was developed for the application as a nonenzymatic electrochemical sensor to quantify glucose in human blood samples. The fabricated nanocomposite material exhibited excellent electrocatalytic sensing towards the quantification of glucose in a wide concentration range.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Cheng Yee Leong, Roswanira Abdul Wahab, Siew Ling Lee, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy, Yi-Hsun Chen
Summary: Efforts to restrict drug-resistant bacteria should involve the scientific community in developing effective antimicrobial agents. This review focuses on metal-based nanoparticles as photocatalytic antimicrobial agents and their unique properties and modes of action. It also discusses the differences in their actions against different bacteria and viruses, and summarizes previous clinical trials and medical usages.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eepsita Priyadarshini, Ajith Manayil Parambil, Paulraj Rajamani, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy, Yi-Hsun Chen
Summary: Endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDC) are exogenous chemicals that mimic hormones and interfere with hormonal signaling, leading to adverse health effects. This review examines the scientific literature from 1990 to 2023, discussing EDC exposure, molecular mechanisms, and toxicological effects on biological systems. The need for alternative techniques to identify and estimate EDC is emphasized, with a focus on in vitro detection methods and the potential of designing nano-architectonic-sensor substrates for on-site detection in contaminated aqueous environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Venugopal Thangavel, Balaji Subramanian, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy
Summary: This research evaluates the brake thermal efficiency of a commercial compression ignition engine used for irrigation and power generation. Dual fuel combustion strategies using Hydrogen, HHO gases, and diesel were implemented. The results showed that the closed-cycle efficiency of the engine was highest at ideal conditions and decreased with the introduction of primary fuel. Different injection strategies can improve the engine's performance by enhancing the closed-cycle efficiency.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Uday Shashikumar, Bikash Chandra Jha, Shashi Chawla, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, Gangadhar Andaluri, Yuan-Chung Lin, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy
Summary: Nanoceramics have gained significant attention in the scientific community for their wide range of properties and improved energy storage efficiency. They demonstrate exceptional characteristics in the physical, chemical, and mechanical domains, making them a valuable component in composite materials. Nanoceramic composites have shown higher strength retention and enhanced creep characteristics compared to pure ceramics. They have been extensively studied in various applications, including biomedical, wastewater treatment, and energy domains.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shi-Hui Law, Hua-Chen Chan, Guan-Ming Ke, Swetha Kamatam, Gopal Kedihithlu Marathe, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy, Liang-Yin Ke
Summary: Despite the availability of cholesterol-lowering drugs, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains a leading cause of mortality. Lipid moieties such as lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) and ceramide (CER) contribute to atherogenic events. The HFD-fed apoE(-/-) mouse model shows elevated LPC and CER contents, making it suitable for developing LPC- and CER-lowering therapies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Karthikeyan Prakasham, Swapnil Gurrani, Jentaie Shiea, Ming-Tsang Wu, Reeta Rani Singhania, Anil Kumar Patel, Cheng-Di Dong, Yu-Chia Lin, Bongee Tsai, Po-Chin Huang, Gangadhar Andaluri, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy
Summary: This study presents a novel semi-automated in-syringe-based fast mycotoxin extraction (IS-FaMEx) technique coupled with direct-injection electrospray-ionization tandem mass spectrometer (ESI-MS/MS) detection for the quantification of ochratoxin A in coffee and tea samples. The developed method showed remarkable linearity, with a correlation coefficient of > 0.999 and > 92% extraction recovery with a precision of 6%. The detection and quantification limits for ochratoxin A were lower than the European Union regulatory limit, making it a potential methodology for mycotoxin detection in food products.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Aamir Iqbal, Maria Malik, Top Khac Le, Nadia Anwar, Sunila Bakhsh, Wajeehah Shahid, Samiah Shahid, Shaheen Irfan, Mohammed Al-Bahrani, Kareem Morsy, Huy-Binh Do, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy, Phuong V. Pham
Summary: Imaging sensing is crucial for modern electronics and optoelectronics, providing high-speed operation, cost-effectiveness, and noncomplex fabrication. However, there is still room for improvement in terms of noise, sensitivity, power consumption, voltage operation, and speed imaging in order to compete with the current state-of-the-art image sensing devices.
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Murugesan Duraisamy, Mari Elancheziyan, Muthusankar Eswaran, Sivarasan Ganesan, Anees A. Ansari, Govindaraj Rajamanickam, Siew Ling Lee, Pei-Chien Tsai, Yi-Hsun Chen, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy
Summary: A novel biosensor based on functionalized vanadium carbide (VC) material was developed for the detection of acetaminophen in human blood. The biosensor exhibited excellent electrocatalytic activity and showed low detection limit, wide linear range, good reproducibility, and satisfactory recovery. The results of this study demonstrate the superior performance and potential real-world applications of the biosensor.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Santhoshkumar Jayakodi, Raghul Senthilnathan, Akila Swaminathan, Venkat Kumar Shanmugam, Rajeshkumar Shanmugam, Anbarasu Krishnan, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy, Pei-Chien Tsai, Yuan-Chung Lin, Yi-Hsun Chen
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of the benefits of green synthesis of bioinspired nanoparticles (NPs) using plant extracts and their therapeutic application in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). NPs can reduce the interaction with biomolecules and prevent the stimulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), thus reducing the risk of CVD.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sumarlin Shangdiar, Pei-Cheng Cheng, Shang-Cyuan Chen, Kassian T. T. Amesho, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy, Yuan-Chung Lin
Summary: This study optimized a microwave-assisted dilute acid hydrolysis method for pretreating rice straw to enhance bioconversion and produce biofuels. Response Surface Methodology was used to investigate the effects of reaction time, temperature, and catalyst concentration on sugar yield. The optimized conditions resulted in a total sugar yield of 27.81±0.73%, demonstrating the potential of this method for enhancing the bioconversion of rice straw and contributing to sustainable energy development.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)