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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shivani Sharma, Rajan Saini, Govind Gupta, Dattatray J. Late
Summary: In this study, a room temperature NH3 gas sensor device made from WS2 nanosheets obtained via probe sonication method was reported. The device exhibited excellent sensitivity, faster response, and recovery time compared to previous studies. The study highlights the potential use of two-dimensional nanosheets in sensing devices.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jeongmo Kim, Khalid Lahlil, Thierry Gacoin, Jongwook Kim
Summary: A novel approach utilizing the photoluminescence behavior of nanorods is proposed for detailed analysis of assembly structures and rapid in situ determination of the homeotropic order parameter under external electric field control. This new method, which is not affected by polarization and can be performed using a conventional fluorescence microscopy setup, provides a more in-depth examination of various assembled nanostructures and the collective dynamics of their building blocks.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shivam Kumar Gautam, Siddhartha Panda
Summary: Field effect transistor (FET) type gas sensors, with the advantages of tunable sensitivity, miniaturized structure, ease of integration, and low power consumption, are widely used in various wearable and portable applications. PANI-based conductometric gas sensors have shown good gas sensing characteristics. However, the transfer characteristics for pristine PANI have not been reported due to their inherent conductivity. In this work, the transfer characteristics of a PANI based p-FET gas sensor and modulation of gate voltage for tuning of the NH3 sensing characteristics are reported for the first time.
ORGANIC ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Si Wang, Bohao Liu, Zaihua Duan, Qiuni Zhao, Yajie Zhang, Guangzhong Xie, Yadong Jiang, Shaorong Li, Huiling Tai
Summary: A selective NH3 sensor based on Nb2CTx nanosheets driven by a TENG for enhanced sensing response has been proposed. Gas sensing properties can be optimized by regulating the spray volume of Nb2CTx nanosheets. Results show that the gas sensing response of Nb2CTx/PANI-2 sensor has been significantly improved, even under high humidity conditions.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yujie Xue, Hongji Li, Xiaoyan Wang, Xiuwei Xuan, Mingji Li
Summary: Self-supported graphene microelectrodes were fabricated for the rapid in situ detection of neurotransmitters in human biofluids. The high electrochemical catalytic activity of the microelectrodes was explored, and quantitative analysis showed linear concentration ranges and low limits of detection for dopamine, serotonin, and tryptophan. These microelectrodes could be developed as needle-and pen-type sensors for detecting neurotransmitters in human blood and gastrointestinal secretion samples.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Y. Mizuno, Y. Ito, K. Ueda
Summary: The study demonstrates that vertically aligned graphene/diamond heterojunctions can function as optoelectronically-controllable synapses mimicking key characteristics of biological synapses. They exhibit photo-sensing properties, photo-controllable synaptic plasticity, and can serve as image sensors providing optical memory function while selectively memorizing information based on importance. These results may contribute to the development of neuromorphic optical computers simulating human visual memory systems modulated by specific interests.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Heyou Zhang, Yawei Liu, Muhammad Faris Shahin Shahidan, Calum Kinnear, Fatemeh Maasoumi, Jasper Cadusch, Eser Metin Akinoglu, Timothy D. James, Asaph Widmer-Cooper, Ann Roberts, Paul Mulvaney
Summary: A new method is reported for precisely assembling vertically oriented, single gold nanorods, controlling their orientation. Through electrophoretic deposition, arrays with over one million visually resolvable vertical nanorods per square millimeter can be assembled.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhiru Xu, Ligang Xu, Yali Wang, Qunyan Li, Suping Cui, Zuoren Nie, Qi Wei
Summary: This study proposed a novel strategy to enhance the MTBE/water separation performance of porous alpha-Al2O3 membranes. The membranes were modified with ZnO nanorod arrays (ZNA) through a deposition and decomposition method followed by hydrothermal reaction, and then hydrophobized with fluoroalkylsilane (FAS). The modified membranes showed a significantly increased MTBE/water separation factor and concentrated MTBE in the permeate mixture to a high concentration.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hucheng Fu, Aitang Zhang, Hanwen Guo, Lejiao Duan, Fuhao Jin, Hanwen Zong, Xiaolin Sun, Jingquan Liu
Summary: By loading P-doped Cu3Se2 nanosheets on vertically aligned Cu2S nanorod arrays, CF/Cu2S@Cu3Se2/P nanocomposites with a unique core-shell heterostructure are synthesized. The Cu2S precursors can be rapidly converted into Cu3Se2 nanorod arrays in just 30 min at room temperature, effectively avoiding the aggregation phenomenon of TMS materials. Furthermore, the doped P elements enhance the electrochemical properties of the electrode materials. The synthesized CF/Cu2S@Cu3Se2/P electrode exhibits high capacitance and retains 90.2% capacitance after 10 000 GCD cycles. An assembled ASC device shows promising energy storage performance. Rating: 8/10.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Siqi Gong, Huibin Liu, Fan Zhao, Yaning Zhang, Huiting Xu, Meng Li, Junjie Qi, Honghai Wang, Chunli Li, Wenchao Peng, Xiaobin Fan, Jiapeng Liu
Summary: Capacitive deionization is a promising solution to freshwater shortage due to its efficiency, low environmental impact, and energy consumption. However, developing advanced electrode materials to enhance its performance is still challenging. This study successfully prepared hierarchical bismuthene nanosheets@MXene heterostructure, which exhibited high desalination capacity and good cycling performance. The work provides insights into the preparation of MXene-based heterostructures for capacitive deionization.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alexander Okotrub, Dmitriy Gorodetskiy, Artem Gusel'nikov, Anastasiya M. Kondranova, Lyubov G. Bulusheva, Mariya Korabovska, Raimonds Meija, Donats Erts
Summary: Aligned arrays of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are anisotropic nanomaterials with high length-to-diameter aspect ratio, channels passing through the array, and mechanical strength. Iron nanoparticles in the arrays show a gradient distribution, with carbon-encapsulated nanoparticles mostly being iron carbide Fe3C.
Article
Optics
Liang Liu, Wangqi Mao, Xinyu Gao, Chenglin He, Zilan Tang, Hao Chang, Long Zhang, Xiaoxia Wang, Hongxing Dong, Anlian Pan
Summary: This study demonstrates a high-capacity physically unclonable function (PUF) label based on vertically aligned perovskite nanowire arrays. The label is constructed using a low-cost solution process and an anodized aluminum oxide template. It achieves high-resolution mapping, impressive encoding capacity, and high pixel density, making it a promising approach for anti-counterfeiting applications.
LASER & PHOTONICS REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hai Huang, Syed Comail Abbas, Qidu Deng, Yonghao Ni, Shilin Cao, Xiaojuan Ma
Summary: The study presents a method for fabricating flexible, lightweight, and inexpensive cellulose fiber thin film electrodes for supercapacitors, showcasing excellent performance in terms of high specific capacitance and areal capacitance. Furthermore, solid-state supercapacitors based on PANI nano-dendrites demonstrate outstanding specific capacitance, energy density, and power density.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
William Toh, Elisa Yun Mei Ang, Rongming Lin, Zishun Liu, Teng Yong Ng
Summary: By conducting molecular dynamics simulations, this study investigates the performance of multilayer graphene slit membranes in desalination. It is shown that multilayer slit membranes have the potential to offer improved permeability and outstanding salt rejection. The membrane's permeability can be enhanced by increasing the width of the slits and utilizing a multilayer structure. The flow resistance analysis of the membrane as a combination of electrical resistors in series facilitates the design process of future multilayer membranes.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huitao Yu, Yiyu Feng, Can Chen, Heng Zhang, Lianqiang Peng, Mengmeng Qin, Wei Feng
Summary: In this study, a composite material with high thermal conductivity, elasticity, and adhesion was successfully fabricated, which exhibited high sensitivity to temperature and pressure and demonstrated self-learning capacity. This material can be developed into core materials in intelligent soft robots.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Qingpeng Cao, Bo Liang, Xiyu Mao, Jinwei Wei, Tingting Tu, Lu Fang, Xuesong Ye
Summary: The smartwatch presented in this study is designed for sweat monitoring and analysis, featuring real-time data analysis, comfortable lightweight design, and a paper-based microfluidic patch for sweat collection. Additionally, potassium and sodium ion-selective electrodes were developed to further enable sweat monitoring, as demonstrated in the experiment monitoring K+ and Na+ levels in sweat.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lu Fang, Yu Cai, Bobo Huang, Qingpeng Cao, Qin Zhu, Tingting Tu, Xuesong Ye, Bo Liang
Summary: A highly sensitive nonenzymatic glucose sensor based on Cu/Cu2O composite nanoparticles was developed, showing improved performance and reliability by decorating the nanoparticles on a single carbon fiber. The sensor exhibited good anti-interference ability, long-time stability, and potential applications in clinical diagnosis and health monitoring.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Bo Liang, Qingpeng Cao, Xiyu Mao, Wenhao Pan, Tingting Tu, Lu Fang, Xuesong Ye
Summary: The 3D-PMED is an integrated three-dimensional paper-based microfluidic electrochemical device with flexible wireless circuits for real-time monitoring of sweat potassium. It is small in size, suitable for placement on the body, and has good selectivity and stability.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Yitao Liang, Lin Ji, Tingting Tu, Shanshan Zhang, Bo Liang, Xuesong Ye
Summary: This study developed an on-site platform to monitor the invasion process of cancer cells, optimized parameters to demonstrate experimental results, indicating that changes in impedance magnitude reflect interactions between cells and the extracellular matrix. Further use of this platform could contribute to research on cell metastasis.
ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biophysics
Tianyu Li, Bo Liang, Zhichao Ye, Lei Zhang, Shiyi Xu, Tingting Tu, Yiming Zhang, Yu Cai, Bin Zhang, Lu Fang, Xiyu Mao, Shanshan Zhang, Guan Wu, Qifu Yang, Congcong Zhou, Xiujun Cai, Xuesong Ye
Summary: This study introduces a multifunctional and flexible hydrogel-paper patch that can simultaneously monitor glucose content in sweat and electrocardiogram signals during exercise, integrated with a flexible printed circuit board for real-time monitoring of electrophysiological and biochemical signals.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
Bin Zhang, Mingyu Chen, Jiasheng Cao, Yitao Liang, Tingting Tu, Jiahao Hu, Tianyu Li, Yu Cai, Shijie Li, Boqiang Liu, Junjie Xu, Bo Liang, Xuesong Ye, Xiujun Cai
Summary: The study presents a fully integrated electrochemical POCT platform using Au nanoflowers and PNA modification for circRNA detection, demonstrating low detection limit and high specificity, with good capability to handle one-base mismatch.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yuyang Yuan, Tianyu Li, Zhichao Ye, Yuyao Feng, Zhe Chen, Yusen Wang, Yiqiao Sun, Haoyu Wu, Zhaodong Yang, Yifan Wang, Yiran Zhang, Liquan Huang, Bo Liang
Summary: In this study, we developed an innovative electrochemical sensor for selective and simple detection of valproate. The sensor exhibited satisfying specificity and uniformity, making it a potential tool for rapid testing of valproate in clinical practice.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lu Fang, Hangxu Ren, Xiyu Mao, Shanshan Zhang, Yu Cai, Shiyi Xu, Yi Zhang, Lihua Li, Xuesong Ye, Bo Liang
Summary: L-Dopa is an effective therapy for Parkinson's disease, but its short half-life and narrow therapeutic window may lead to side effects. Monitoring the concentration of L-Dopa using wearable biosensors is significant to reduce complications. However, the high concentration of interferents in the body poses challenges. A minimal-invasive L-Dopa biosensor based on a flexible differential microneedle array (FDMA) is proposed to address this. The sensor exhibits excellent anti-interference performance and accuracy.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shanshan Zhang, Tingting Tu, Tianyu Li, Yu Cai, Zhaoyang Wang, Yue Zhou, Dong Wang, Lu Fang, Xuesong Ye, Bo Liang
Summary: MXene-based composite conductive aerogels have been extensively studied for wearable pressure sensors. In this work, a 3D porous Ti3C2Tx MXene/PEDOT:PSS composite aerogel was fabricated using the Cu-assisted electrogelation method. The fabricated pressure sensor demonstrated high sensitivity, fast response ability, and excellent stability. Additionally, a high-resolution pressure sensor microarray was successfully prepared, which can be attached to a robotic fingertip for tactile sensing.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yitao Liang, Bin Zhang, Zexin Xue, Xuesong Ye, Bo Liang
Summary: This study proposed a method for detecting global DNA methylation, using modified magnetic beads for immunorecognition and affinity enrichment, and electrochemical detection of DNA methylation level. This detection technique has low DNA input requirements and can detect methylation levels within a short time, offering a promising option for both academic and clinical applications.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yu Cai, Tingting Tu, Tianyu Li, Shanshan Zhang, Bin Zhang, Lu Fang, Xuesong Ye, Bo Liang
Summary: The study on the application of nanomaterials in glucose biosensors demonstrates excellent electrochemical performance, taking a step towards the development of the third-generation glucose biosensor.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dong Wang, Xiyu Mao, Yitao Liang, Yu Cai, Tingting Tu, Shanshan Zhang, Tianyu Li, Lu Fang, Yue Zhou, Zhaoyang Wang, Yu Jiang, Xuesong Ye, Bo Liang
Summary: Urine analysis is widely used in clinical practice to indicate human health status and diagnose chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study developed NH4+, urea, and creatinine selective electrodes for urine analysis, achieving good selectivity, consistency, and stability. Integration into a paper-based device allowed for point-of-care testing using real human urine samples. This multi-parameter urine testing device has the potential to efficiently manage CKD.
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Wenhao Pan, Shiyi Xu, Xiyu Mao, Tianyu Li, Qingpeng Cao, Xuesong Ye, Bo Liang
Summary: A multi-parameter monitoring device based on a flexible patch was developed for real-time monitoring of physiological and biochemical parameters, suitable for sports scenes and providing feedback on body status through comprehensive evaluation of individuals.
2021 IEEE 16TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NANO/MICRO ENGINEERED AND MOLECULAR SYSTEMS (NEMS)
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Hangxu Ren, Xiyu Mao, Shanshan Zhang, Yu Cai, Shiyi Xu, Lu Fang, Xuesong Ye, Bo Liang
Summary: To achieve better treatment of Parkinson's disease, maintaining levodopa concentration within a narrow range and adjusting dosage through dynamic monitoring is essential. A high-accuracy levodopa biosensor based on advanced technology has been developed to overcome interference and provide accurate detection results.
2021 IEEE 16TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NANO/MICRO ENGINEERED AND MOLECULAR SYSTEMS (NEMS)
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bin Zhang, Yitao Liang, Liang Bo, Mingyu Chen, Bobo Huang, Qingpeng Cao, Jinwei Wei, Tianyu Li, Xiujun Cai, Xuesong Ye
Summary: This study presents a sensitive and selective circRNA detection method based on gold nanoparticle-modified screen-printed magnetic electrodes, which can be used for the detection of the HCC biomarker circCDYL, and has been verified in human serum samples as well.