Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Rong Liao, Si Dai, Biao Liu, Wenfang Deng, Yueming Tan, Qingji Xie
Summary: A novel strategy for photocurrent polarity switchable sensing is reported in this study by regulating electrostatic interactions between two semiconductor photoactive materials. The method achieves low detection limits and a wide linear detection range in the detection of HAase activity, providing a new and effective approach for photocurrent polarity switching and HAase activity detection.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liying Yin, Zhongzheng Wang, Mei-Ling Xu, Fuhai Guo, Xiao Zhang, Kui Li
Summary: The design and fabrication of a homojunction with similar lattice constant, modulated configuration, and morphology is essential for the efficient separation and transport of photo-generated charge carriers.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rossella Santonocito, Nunzio Tuccitto, Valentina Cantaro, Antonino Biagio Carbonaro, Andrea Pappalardo, Valentina Greco, Valeria Buccilli, Pietro Maida, Davide Zavattaro, Gianfranco Sfuncia, Giuseppe Nicotra, Giuseppe Maccarrone, Antonino Gulino, Alessandro Giuffrida, Giuseppe Trusso Sfrazzetto
Summary: We report the design and fabrication of an array-based sensor containing functionalized Carbon Dots, Bodipy's and Naphthalimide probes, which exhibits high fluorescence emissions and sensitivity in the presence of low amounts of TNT explosive. This sensor utilizes a smartphone as a detector, making it suitable for real-life field applications. The sensor has demonstrated high selectivity for TNT molecules, can detect TNT in a range from 98 ng to 985 μg, and has the potential to be utilized by non-specialist operators in the field.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Giorgio Speranza
Summary: Recent advances in nanomaterial design and synthesis have led to the development of robust sensing systems with superior analytical performance. Carbon-based sensors, known for their biocompatibility, sensitivity, selectivity, and low limits of detection, have been widely used for the detection of organic and inorganic molecules. Carbon nanomaterials, such as fullerenes, carbon onions, carbon quantum dots, nanodiamonds, carbon nanotubes, and graphene, have unique properties that make them ideal for sensing applications, showing promise for future developments.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Syed Niaz Ali Shah, Eman Gul, Faisal Hayat, Ziaur Rehman, Mashooq Khan
Summary: This review provides a detailed summary of sulfite-based chemiluminescence (CL) systems, focusing on the impact of various enhancers. The role of metal ions, solvents, nanomaterials, and carbon dots in the CL system is discussed, along with recent developments and strategies employed to enhance the system. The study highlights the importance of understanding the mechanisms and effects of enhancers on the efficiency of the sulfite CL system for designing selective and sensitive detection systems.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Vaibhavkumar N. Mehta, Milltal L. Desai, Hirakendu Basu, Rakesh Kumar Singhal, Suresh Kumar Kailasa
Summary: This article discusses the importance of integrating fluorescent nanomaterials with analytical tools, introduces the applications of fluorescent nanomaterials in the analysis of metal ions and cell bioimaging, and emphasizes their advantages such as high selectivity, sensitivity, and low detection limits.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Hanqiang Zhang, Yufei Li, Haixin Lu, Feng Gan
Summary: A new dual-mode ratiometric fluorescence and colorimetric probe has been developed for selective determination of Cu2+. The probe shows high accuracy and sensitivity, and has immense potential for practical applications.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Huaxin Liu, Xue Zhong, Qing Pan, Yi Zhang, Wentao Deng, Guoqiang Zou, Hongshuai Hou, Xiaobo Ji
Summary: Among the carbon nanomaterials family, fluorescent carbon dots have emerged as significant members with outstanding characteristics and extensive applications. Despite the development of many synthesis strategies, achieving controllable synthesis remains challenging.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Zhimin Weng, Zhenglian Li, Yixuan Zhang, Mingying Zhang, Zhongnan Huang, Wei Chen, Huaping Peng
Summary: This study proposes a novel AuNC-based ECL sensing platform and explores the regulation mechanism of electron transfer on ECL. By investigating the ECL quenching effect of OM-AuNCs under the influence of Cu2+, it is found that the ECL intensity of OM-AuNCs is affected by the electron transfer process, enabling sensitive detection of Cu2+ in a low concentration range without the need for amplification techniques. This study enriches the application of ET-mediated ECL and promotes a more rational design of ECL sensors.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruiting Guo, Lin Li, Baowei Wang, Yinger Xiang, Guoqiang Zou, Yirong Zhu, Hongshuai Hou, Xiaobo Ji
Summary: Carbon dots are a new class of carbon materials with ultrasmall size and unique physicochemical properties, showing great potential in various fields and particularly in the development of next-generation batteries. Studies have demonstrated the advantages of using carbon dots in electrode materials, separator, and electrolyte of advanced batteries, highlighting their importance in guiding the design of future high-performance batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Spectroscopy
Ju Yang, Yunhan Yang, Lijiao Su, Xin Tao, Juntong Zhang, Yan Chen, Lijuan Yang
Summary: Diethylenetriamine-ll-cyclodextrin-modified carbon quantum dots (3N-CQDs) were synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method and showed good anti-interference capability. The prepared carbon quantum dots had low cytotoxicity, good biocompatibility, and excellent cellular imaging capability for HeLa cells. They were ideal fluorescent probes for the detection of Hg2+ and Fe3+ in water, with a relative fluorescence quantum yield of 67.2%.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Chanchal Das, Mika Sillanpaa, Shabi Abbas Zaidi, Moonis Ali Khan, Goutam Biswas
Summary: Urbanization and population growth have led to a significant increase in solid waste generation, projected to reach 3.40 billion tons by 2050. Carbon-based quantum dots (Cb-QDs) derived from solid wastes have attracted research interest due to their wide range of applications. This review focuses on the conversion of solid wastes into useful materials for pollution reduction, specifically investigating sustainable synthesis routes of carbon quantum dots (CQDs), graphene quantum dots (GQDs), and graphene oxide quantum dots (GOQDs). The applications of these quantum dots in various fields are also discussed, along with the challenges in implementing existing synthesis methods and future research directions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Spectroscopy
Chunling Yuan, Xiu Qin, Yuanjin Xu, Rui Shi, Shiqi Cheng, Yilin Wang
Summary: Fluorescent carbon quantum dots with excitation-dependent emission characteristics were successfully prepared, exhibiting peroxidase-like activity and potential applications in detecting H2O2 and uric acid.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jinyu Lin, Junchao Qian, Yaping Wang, Yue Yang, Yuxuan Zhang, Jianping Chen, Xingwang Chen, Zhigang Chen
Summary: The article introduces a novel and highly sensitive CeO2-Co3O4 QDs@porous carbon nanocomposite electrochemical sensor for detecting oxytetracycline in water samples. The experimental results show that the electrode exhibits excellent electrocatalytic performance and can effectively detect oxytetracycline.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shuo Li, Lin Li, Hanyu Tu, Hao Zhang, Debbie S. Silvester, Craig E. Banks, Guoqiang Zou, Hongshuai Hou, Xiaobo Ji
Summary: The advancement in materials chemistry has significantly changed human lifestyle. Carbon dots, with their fascinating physicochemical properties, have been regarded as a groundbreaking carbon-based nanomaterial. However, the field of carbon dot-based materials chemistry remains incomplete due to their wide structural diversity, requiring further exploration. The review proposes novel viewpoints in this field and offers promising prospects for future developments.
Article
Toxicology
Elvira Maria Bauer, Emanuele Vincenzo Scibetta, Daniele Cecchetti, Susanna Piccirillo, Simonetta Antonaroli, Simona Sennato, Marina Cerasa, Pietro Tagliatesta, Marilena Carbone
ARCHIVES OF TOXICOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Marilena Carbone, Pietro Tagliatesta
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Domenica Tommasa Donia, Emanuele Vincenzo Scibetta, Pietro Tagliatesta, Marilena Carbone
Summary: By designing a multilevel science project focusing on the chemistry of tattoo inks, within a nationwide effort to enhance student enrollment in scientific disciplines in Italy, immediate connection was established with 16-18 year-old high school students. The project utilized the STEAM methodology, incorporating active lectures and practical experiments, and discussed related issues, concluding with an evaluation through surveys.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Toxicology
Elvira Maria Bauer, Daniele Cecchetti, Ettore Guerriero, Steven Nistico, Giulia Germinario, Simona Sennato, Lorenzo Gontrani, Pietro Tagliatesta, Marilena Carbone
Summary: Laser and thermal treatments were carried out on PG36, a green phthalocyanine-based pigment allowed in European countries for tattoo compositions. The study found that different procedures produced different fragment compounds, with pyrolysis potentially generating more hazardous compounds. Additives in PG36 were stable or degraded depending on the treatment, and the morphology of the products varied based on the treatment method.
ARCHIVES OF TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Domenica Tommasa Donia, Elvira Maria Bauer, Mauro Missori, Ludovica Roselli, Daniele Cecchetti, Pietro Tagliatesta, Lorenzo Gontrani, Marilena Carbone
Summary: The synthesis of ZnO in an aqueous solvent is best achieved at a reaction and drying temperature of 40 degrees C without the need for additional surfactants or freezing. Lower temperatures result in the formation of Zn(OH)2 or a mixture of Zn(OH)2/ZnO, while higher temperatures lead to larger nanoparticles. The optical properties of the synthesized ZnO show a red shift in the band gap of approximately 0.1 eV.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lorenzo Gontrani, Olivia Pulci, Marilena Carbone, Roberto Pizzoferrato, Paolo Prosposito
Summary: The work investigates the sensitivity of graphene quantum dots in detecting heavy metals in water through ab initio calculations and optical experiments. Different behaviors in the optical response of Cd2+ and Pb2+ are observed, with Cd2+ showing increased emission optical response with concentration while Pb2+ shows quenching. It is suggested that graphene quantum dots could be used as cheap detectors for measuring poisoning ions in water.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Francesca Limosani, Hynd Remita, Pietro Tagliatesta, Elvira Maria Bauer, Alessandro Leoni, Marilena Carbone
Summary: Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were functionalized by ruthenium porphyrins through a sulfur/gold covalent bond using a three-step reaction. The catalyst was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) to control the binding of ruthenium porphyrin on AuNPs' surface. The catalyst was tested and compared with an analog system not bound to AuNPs in the oligomerization reaction using 1-phenylacetylene as the substrate. The results showed that the catalyst exhibited better catalytic activity compared to the analog system without binding to AuNPs.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sandra Fusco, Mario Barra, Lorenzo Gontrani, Matteo Bonomo, Federico Chianese, Simone Galliano, Roberto Centore, Antonio Cassinese, Marilena Carbone, Antonio Carella
Summary: Three novel diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP) based small molecules were synthesized and characterized in terms of their chemical-physical, electrochemical and electrical properties. The molecules have a central DPP electron acceptor core symmetrically functionalized with donor bi-thienyl moieties and flanked by three different auxiliary electron-acceptor groups. The molecular structure allows for significant absorption at longer wavelengths and has a narrow optical bandgap. Organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) were fabricated using the DPP dyes as active layers and showed different charge-transport properties depending on the end-functionalization. Additionally, well-balanced ambipolar transistors were achieved by blending the most performant n-type and p-type dyes.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elvira M. Bauer, Daniele Cecchetti, Ettore Guerriero, Simone Quaranta, Francesca Ripanti, Paolo Postorino, Pietro Tagliatesta, Marilena Carbone
Summary: This study analyzed the composition and safety of green tattoo inks for the European and Asian markets. The results showed that both inks are based on the same pigment, but have different physical-chemical properties and contain different harmful additives. The European ink has a higher content of harmful compounds.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lorenzo Gontrani, Pietro Tagliatesta, Domenica Tommasa Donia, Elvira Maria Bauer, Matteo Bonomo, Marilena Carbone
Summary: Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) have gained significant attention in recent years due to their wide applicability, simple preparation, high biocompatibility, and harmlessness. One valuable application of DES is in the synthesis and modification of inorganic materials, particularly nanoparticles. The inherent structural inhomogeneity of DES leads to a notable templating effect, which has attracted increasing studies to explore the use of these new reaction media for nanomaterial preparation. This review aims to summarize the numerous and recent achievements in this field, presenting examples of the newest mixtures obtained from natural feedstocks and linking them to well-established methods that use classical DES like choline chloride.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marilena Carbone
Summary: Personal, portable, and wearable electronics have gained extensive use in daily life, requiring flexible electronic components with high storage capability or continuous power supply. The flexibility and performance of these devices are determined by the material composition and fabrication procedures. This mini-review explores the recent advancements in flexible electronic devices based on the low-cost material NiO, showcasing its potential for future developments in opto-electronic devices.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lorenzo Gontrani, Elvira Maria Bauer, Alessandro Nucara, Pietro Tagliatesta, Marilena Carbone
Summary: In this study, nanometric particles with high specificity for silver cations were prepared by hydrothermal synthesis using citric and folic acid solutions. These particles showed strong fluorescence emission in the violet region when excited at 330 nm and could be selectively quenched by sub-nanomolar concentrations of silver (I) cations.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Elvira Maria Bauer, Gabriele Bogliardi, Cosimo Ricci, Daniele Cecchetti, Tilde De Caro, Simona Sennato, Alessandro Nucara, Marilena Carbone
Summary: Extrinsic chemiluminescence is an efficient tool for determining pesticides and fungicides without intrinsic fluorescent signal. In this study, APTMS@ZnO was synthesized and tested as an extrinsic probe for the fungicide penconazole. Different synthetic routes were explored to ensure a green synthesis pathway and a good signal variation for penconazole concentration. The synthesized samples were characterized using various techniques. The chemiluminescence tests showed a good linear response and a low detection limit for penconazole.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Elvira Maria Bauer, Alessandro Talone, Patrizia Imperatori, Rossella Briancesco, Lucia Bonadonna, Marilena Carbone
Summary: In this study, a simple two-step method is proposed for the synthesis of mixed oxides to achieve antibacterial nanomaterials. The composition and morphology of the oxides were found to affect their antibacterial properties.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lorenzo Gontrani, Elvira Maria Bauer, Alessandro Talone, Mauro Missori, Patrizia Imperatori, Pietro Tagliatesta, Marilena Carbone
Summary: The report investigates the relationship between synthesis methods and the size and morphology of copper oxide nanoparticles. It is found that hydrothermal synthesis without surfactants leads to spheroidal dandelion-like aggregates, while the addition of surfactants promotes directional growth of nanostructures. The structure and properties of the nanoparticles are studied using powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The effect of morphology on electronic properties is evaluated using DRS, and the results are compared with computational models.
