Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sofie M. Castelein, Tom F. Aarts, Juergen Schleppi, Ruud Hendrikx, Amarante J. Boettger, Dominik Benz, Maude Marechal, Advenit Makaya, Stan J. J. Brouns, Martin Schwentenwein, Anne S. Meyer, Benjamin A. E. Lehner
Summary: In-situ resource utilization is essential for sustainable extra-terrestrial colonies, with the use of self-reproducing bacteria showing promise for resource extraction. Combining bacterial treatment and magnetic extraction can significantly improve the quantity and concentration of extracted materials.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Thabang Bernette Ncongwane, Derek Tantoh Ndinteh, Elize Smit
Summary: In this study, 3D printed microfluidic devices were developed to automate the derivatization of flavonoids. The flow method was found to be more efficient than the batch method, resulting in complete derivatization of some compounds. This semi-automated and cost-effective approach offers an alternative to traditional batch derivatization methods.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vittorio Saggiomo
Summary: Despite being increasingly common in households, 3D printers are still seen as toys rather than laboratory equipment in many laboratories worldwide. This review aims to challenge this conservative viewpoint, focusing on fused deposition modeling printers and their application in laboratories. 3D printers have become cheaper and easier to use, making them one of the most versatile pieces of equipment in a laboratory.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Enrique Javier Carrasco-Correa, Jose Manuel Herrero-Martinez, Ernesto Francisco Simo-Alfonso, Dietmar Knopp, Manuel Miro
Summary: This article reports on the current research efforts in designing microscale extraction methods using 3D printing technology. The use of a spinning cup-based platform and modified surface materials allows for the immobilization of antibodies and extraction of emerging contaminants at the microscale. The study demonstrates the feasibility and efficacy of the antibody-laden device in handling complex samples, with high recovery rates.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bruno Coulomb, Fabien Robert-Peillard, Najib Ben Ali Gam, Salwa Sadok, Jean-Luc Boudenne
Summary: This paper describes the development and application of a multisyringe flow injection analysis system for the fluorimetric determination of the major heat-stable allergen in shrimp, rPen a 1 (tropomyosin). By hydrolyzing tropomyosin in hydrochloric acid medium and quantifying glutamic acid through thermal conversion into pyroglutamic acid, the method provides a rapid and accurate quantification of the major amino acid content.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xinpeng Ren, Sepideh Keshan Balavandy, Feng Li, Michael C. Breadmore, Fernando Maya
Summary: In this study, the effect of thickness and printing orientation on the fabrication of single-material cartridges with built-in porous frits for solid-phase extraction (SPE) using PolyJet 3D printing was investigated. The performance of the 3D printed cartridges was evaluated for the SPE of endocrine-disrupting phenols, and the best overall extraction performance was achieved using the Silica-C18 sorbent. The results demonstrate the suitability of PolyJet 3D printing for fabricating miniaturized cartridges with integrated frits for SPE applications.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Eleni Koukouviti, Alexios K. K. Plessas, Anastasios Economou, Nikolaos Thomaidis, Giannis S. S. Papaefstathiou, Christos Kokkinos
Summary: In this study, a 3D printed sensor modified with a water-stable complex of Fe(III) basic benzoate was used for the voltammetric detection of glucose in acidic epidermal skin conditions. The sensor showed excellent electrochemical performance and could detect glucose concentration in sweat.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sara R. Fernandes, Luisa Barreiros, Benedita Sampaio-Maia, Manuel Miro, Marcela A. Segundo
Summary: Researchers have developed an automatic online analytical strategy based on micro-solid-phase extraction (μSPE) for quantification of the uremic toxins, indoxyl sulfate (INDS) and p-cresol sulfate (pCS), in human plasma without prior chromatographic separation. The μSPE-BI-LOV-MS methodology demonstrated good linearity and sensitivity for the target analytes, allowing for successful analysis of plasma samples from healthy subjects and individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dagmara Szynkiewicz, Pawel Georgiev, Szymon Ulenberg, Tomasz B. Aczek, Mariusz Belka
Summary: Dispersive solid-phase extraction (DSPE) is a simple and efficient sample preparation technique. In this paper, a new design of 3D printed vessels is proposed to overcome the drawbacks of conventional DSPE protocols. The developed device shows better performance and lower cost compared to the conventional method.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jyun-Ran Chen, Jing-Ru Chen, Cheng-Kuan Su
Summary: In this study, post-printing treatment was used to enhance the performance of devices manufactured using traditional 3D printing technologies. By treating the polyamide 6 (PA6) monolithic packing with formic acid and sodium bicarbonate solutions, the extraction of various metal ions was significantly improved.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaocong Tian, Bingang Xu
Summary: This article discusses the application of 3D printing in solid-state energy storage, focusing on 3D printing principles and key issues in solid-state energy storage, as well as summarizing recent advances in 3D printed solid-state EESDs. The paper highlights the significant role of 3D printing in promoting the future development of solid-state EESDs.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ali Kazemian, Behrokh Khoshnevis
Summary: This study introduces four techniques for inline real-time extrusion quality monitoring during construction 3D printing, with computer vision being identified as the most reliable and accurate technique. Electrical resistivity measurements, on the other hand, appear to be the least effective in detecting material variations in this study.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tobias Butelmann, Yawei Gu, Aijun Li, Fabian Tribukait-Riemenschneider, Julius Hoffmann, Amin Molazem, Ellen Jaeger, Diana Pellegrini, Aurelien Forget, V. Prasad Shastri
Summary: In multicellular organisms, cells are organized in a 3-dimensional framework which is vital for organogenesis and tissue morphogenesis. This study demonstrates a 3D printing-driven approach to fabricate bespoke hanging drop devices for the culture of tumor cells. The design attributes of the hanging drop device prioritize high-throughput, high efficacy in spheroid formation, and automation. The use of a pipetting robot and custom bioink enables the automated culture and bioprinting of tumor spheroids in a simulated tumor microenvironment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ning Zhu, Zhekuan Wu, Man He, Beibei Chen, Bin Hu
Summary: This study demonstrates the feasibility of using 3D printing technology to fabricate stir bars, with porous filament printing feedstock achieving excellent preparation reproducibility and higher extraction efficiencies.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ning Zhu, Zhekuan Wu, Man He, Beibei Chen, Bin Hu
Summary: This study demonstrates the feasibility of using 3D printing technology to fabricate stir bars, reducing manufacturing costs and improving preparation reproducibility. The 3D printed stir bars show excellent adsorption performance, stability, and suitability for separation and analysis of trace substances.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Fotouh R. Mansour, Sidra Waheed, Brett Paull, Fernando Maya
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2020)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Feng Li, Melisa Rodas Ceballos, Sepideh Keshan Balavandy, Jingxi Fan, Mohammad Mahdi Khataei, Yadollah Yamini, Fernando Maya
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2020)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Joselito P. Quirino, Fernando Maya Alejandro, Alex C. Bissember
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Feng Li, Stuart C. Thickett, Fernando Maya, Egan H. Doeven, Rosanne M. Guijt, Michael C. Breadmore
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sepideh Keshan Balavandy, Feng Li, Niall P. Macdonald, Fernando Maya, Ashley T. Townsend, Kimberley Frederick, Rosanne M. Guijt, Michael C. Breadmore
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of 3D printing technology to create a single-material device with an integrated porous structure for colorimetric detection of iron particles in soil and natural water. The properties of the porous structure can be adjusted by changing the orientation of the print head and the width of the build material.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Melisa Rodas, Katerina Fikarova, Finnian Pasanen, Burkhard Horstkotte, Fernando Maya
Summary: Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks, with high porosity and chemical stability, have been used to enhance sensitivity and selectivity in analytical methods. In addition to direct use in sample preparation protocols, various strategies for magnetization or incorporation into sorbent particles, monoliths, fibers, stir bars, or thin films have been developed.
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sidra Waheed, Melisa Rodas, Harjot Kaur, Nathan L. Kilah, Brett Paull, Fernando Maya
Summary: The text discusses the fabrication of porous materials for extraction and separation support using 3D printing technology. By incorporating materials like ZnO and ZIF-8, in-situ growth and chemical conversion on 3D printed devices are achieved to enhance extraction performance for pollutants like malachite green.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Analytical
Fernando Maya
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Katerina Fikarova, Edward Moore, Alma Nicolau, Burkhard Horstkotte, Fernando Maya
Summary: This review covers recent strategies for incorporating porous crystalline materials as stationary phases for liquid-phase separations, and discusses the potential future directions in their development and integration into suitable supports for analytical applications. The challenges in utilizing these materials as stationary phases for analytical separations are also discussed.
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xinpeng Ren, Sepideh Keshan Balavandy, Feng Li, Michael C. Breadmore, Fernando Maya
Summary: In this study, the effect of thickness and printing orientation on the fabrication of single-material cartridges with built-in porous frits for solid-phase extraction (SPE) using PolyJet 3D printing was investigated. The performance of the 3D printed cartridges was evaluated for the SPE of endocrine-disrupting phenols, and the best overall extraction performance was achieved using the Silica-C18 sorbent. The results demonstrate the suitability of PolyJet 3D printing for fabricating miniaturized cartridges with integrated frits for SPE applications.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xinpeng Ren, Michael C. Breadmore, Fernando Maya
Summary: This study reports a method for capturing microplastics and separating organic pollutants in a biphasic medium using a magnetic field, providing convenience for the analysis of multiple organic pollutants in solid mixtures.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lubna Shahzadi, Fernando Maya, Michael C. Breadmore, Stuart C. Thickett
Summary: This study focuses on the design and optimization of thiol-acrylate resin formulations for stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing. The researchers successfully control the polymerization depth of the cured polymer layer and achieve optically transparent and colorless printed objects with good resolution. They also demonstrate the feasibility of postprint surface modifications by grafting various polymer chains and immobilizing nanoparticles. These thiol-acrylate resins show great potential for commercial applications.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Felisberto Goncalves Santos, Fernando Maya, Boaventura Freire dos Reis, Elias Ayres Guidetti Zagatto, Victor Cerda
Summary: A lab-in-syringe flow system using a solvent lighter than water for dispersive liquid-liquid micro-extraction is proposed for the spectrophotometric determination of lead in industrial residual waters. Xylene is selected as the alternative extracting solvent, providing a cleaner and more environmentally friendly approach. The method shows a high enrichment factor, a wide linear dynamic range, and a low detection limit, making it suitable for high sample throughput. Additionally, the proposed procedure has a small residue volume.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniel Salazar-Beltran, Laura Hinojosa-Reyes, Fernando Maya-Alejandro, Gemma Turnes-Palomino, Carlos Palomino-Cabello, Aracely Hernandez-Ramirez, Jorge Luis Guzman-Mar
PHOTOCHEMICAL & PHOTOBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Deyber A. Medina, Andreu Figuerola, Felipe Rodriguez, Alvaro J. Santos-Neto, Carlos P. Cabello, Gemma T. Palomino, Victor Cerda, Fernando Maya
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Qian Wu, Li Tian, Xiangyu Shan, Huiling Li, Chao Li, Juan Lu
Summary: A novel ECL sensor was developed by modifying Fe3CuO4-Ru(bpy)3+ and GO-CdS@ZnS on the electrode for the detection of permethrin. The sensor exhibited high sensitivity and a wide detection range.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tingting Gong, Lei Liao, Bingying Jiang, Ruo Yuan, Yun Xiang
Summary: In this study, a fluorescent biosensing system for high sensitivity detection of MT was established using a new Ag+-stabilized DNA triplex probe (Ag+-SDTP) combined with catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA) and CRISPR/Cas12a signal enhancements. The sensing method is able to selectively detect MT from other non-specific molecules and can achieve low level detection of MT in diluted human serums, demonstrating its potential for monitoring disease-specific MT biomarker at trace levels.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Estrella Sanz Rodriguez, Kyra Wood, Paul R. Haddad, Brett Paull
Summary: This study presents a simple, rapid, and reliable method for determining boron in aqueous solutions using suppressed ion chromatography coupled to electrospray ionisation-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry. The method achieved a low limit of detection and demonstrated excellent analytical performance.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Aline Cournut, Paul Moustiez, Yannick Coffinier, Christine Enjalbal, Claudia Bich
Summary: Alzheimer's disease is a major cause of senile dementia and is characterized by the aggregation of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in the brain. The A beta 1-42 peptide is considered the primary cause of neurotoxicity due to its insolubility and subsequent aggregation. A beta 1-42 and A beta 1-40 have been identified as relevant biomarkers for AD diagnosis, and SurfaceAssisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry (SALDI-MS) was used to monitor the A beta 1-42/A beta 1-40 ratio without prior sample treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dotse Selali Chormey, Buse Tugba Zaman, Tulay Borahan Kustanto, Sezin Erarpat Bodur, Suleyman Bodur, Elif Ozturk Er, Sezgin Bakirdere
Summary: This review provides an overview of the harmful effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on human health and introduces the methods for analyzing EDCs. Recent research has focused on using green chemicals, such as deep eutectic solvents (DESs), for microextraction to ensure environmental safety.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yan Zhang, Renfeng Xu, Jingjing Wu, Zhenghong Zhang, Yuhuang Wang, Hongqin Yang, Sheng Zhang
Summary: This study visualized the pore-like structures in prostate cancer cell membranes after treatment with the anticancer drug paclitaxel, demonstrating its mechanism of action related to oxidative damage.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chihong Ma, Qin Zhou, Jinjin Shi, Hua Gao, Di Huang, Huimin Xue, Han Wang, Zhenzhong Zhang, Sen Yang, Junli Zhang, Kaixiang Zhang
Summary: We developed a CRISPR-empowered electrochemical biosensor, named PER-E-CRISPR, for amplification-free and sensitive detection of miR-21. The biosensor combines the advantages of CRISPR/Cas13a and primer exchange reaction (PER) for target amplification. Under optimized conditions, the PER-E-CRISPR assay exhibits a linear range from 10-13 to 10-7 M and a limit of detection of 30.2 fM. The biosensor shows excellent performance in actual plasma, indicating promising prospects for miRNA detection in molecular diagnosis.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Gang Liang, Jie Zhao, Yufei Gao, Tao Xie, Jianhui Zhen, Ligang Pan, Wenwen Gong
Summary: Molecular docking (MD) analysis is widely used for studying the interaction between aptamers and small molecules. This study established steady-state aptamers of tertiary structures (SATS) using specific aptamers of tetracycline antibiotics as docking models. Molecular docking results revealed multiple binding sites in the SATS of aptamers, with significant variations in binding free energy (BFE) and docking score (DS). The study also proposed a method for MD analysis based on SATS, providing insights into binding mode and predicting binding sites.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yixuan Xu, Changchang Teng, Huiping Dang, Dalong Yin, Lifeng Yan
Summary: Stable organic radical molecules with high NIR fluorescence quantum efficiency have been synthesized and encapsulated into nanoparticles, which show great potential for both photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) of tumors.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yu Su, Dandan Yang, Yanjie Wang, Jie Ding, Lan Ding, Daqian Song
Summary: In this study, a highly selective molecularly imprinted polymer Cu-MIPs@CS was designed and synthesized for bisphenol A (BPA). Cu-MIPs@CS showed significantly enhanced imprinting factor and selective factor towards BPA compared to MIPs@CS. It also exhibited superior discrimination ability between BPA and its structural analogue. Additionally, Cu-MIPs@CS were successfully applied as a solid phase extraction adsorbent for the determination of BPA in drinking water samples.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yi Qiao, Qiongdan Zhang, Yukun He, Tianguang Cheng, Jing Tu
Summary: Single cell heterogeneity plays an important role in many biological phenomena, and distinguishing cells with specific mutations is beneficial for clinical diagnosis and drug screening. This study introduces a gel plate platform that can distinguish cell types based on their phenotypes, with low equipment requirement. The gel platform has potential in point-of-care circumstances and single-cell stimulation responses that prioritize efficiency and simplicity.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chengke Wang, Shuyang Sun, Ping Wang, Huawei Zhao, Wenling Li
Summary: The food safety of aquatic products is a global concern. Nanotechnology-based analyses have advantages in the detection of bacteria, metal ions, and small molecule contaminants. This review summarizes the recent advances in biosensing strategies for aquatic products and highlights the application of nanomaterials, lateral flow-based biosensors, surface-enhanced Raman scattering, microfluidic chips, and molecular imprinting technologies.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Liping Zhu, Zeng Tang, Xuemei Zhang, Li Zhu, Tian Meng, Linying Yu, Ting Xiao, Shasha Lu, Xiaoli Xiong, Xiurong Yang
Summary: A sensitive off-on electrochemiluminescence DNA sensor was developed using Exo III-assisted cascade amplification system. The sensor achieved high selectivity and ultra-high sensitivity in detecting target DNA by utilizing ECL and SPR effects. This study provides a new perspective for designing highly sensitive and programmable ECL biosensors.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tong Li, Mengxu Sun, Suping Xia, Ting Huang, Rong-Tian Li, Chunrong Li, Zong Dai, Jin-Xiang Chen, Jun Chen, Nuan Jia
Summary: Here, we developed a binary system based on DNA tetrahedron and fluorogenic RNA aptamers for highly specific and label-free mRNA imaging in living cells. This system achieved high specificity label-free detection of nucleic acids with a detection limit of 1.34 nM. The method has potential applications in early disease diagnosis and new drug development.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yao Zhao, Shu Zhang, Wang Yao, Yuxuan Zhu, Jing Qian, Juan Yang, Nianjun Yang
Summary: A new hierarchical nanostructured composite with high conductivity and catalytic activity is synthesized. The sensor exhibits significant catalytic effect and high sensitivity for monitoring the environmental endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA).