Article
Immunology
Jiewei Cui, Minjuan Zhou, Ying Li, Zhixin Liang, Yanqin Li, Ling Yu, Yang Liu, Yuan Liang, Liangan Chen, Changxi Yang
Summary: A quantum dots immunofluorescence biosensor was successfully developed for S. aureus detection, demonstrating high specificity and sensitivity. The biosensor has a low detection limit and can effectively distinguish other pathogens.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Umar Nishan, Irfan Ullah, Rukhsana Gul, Amir Badshah, Nawshad Muhammad, Naeem Khan, Mohibullah Shah, Muhammad Asad, Saifullah Afridi, Riaz Ullah, Essam A. Ali, Suvash Chandra Ojha
Summary: Ascorbic acid is vital for human beings and its abnormal level can lead to various illnesses. In this study, silver nanoparticles were synthesized and used as a sensing platform for the detection of ascorbic acid in blood serum samples. The optimized biosensor showed sensitivity and simplicity for the detection of ascorbic acid in plasma samples.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Azam Bagheri Pebdeni, Morteza Hosseini, Aref Barkhordari
Summary: A novel and smart nanofiber network with amplified fluorescence signal was developed for the detection of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in wound. The biosensing platform, constructed by surface modification of nanofibers with carbon quantum dots, showed high sensitivity and selectivity through a specific aptamer. The successful application of this platform was demonstrated through the enhancement of fluorescence intensity on mouse skin wounds.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Rui Liu, Suleiman A. Haruna, Shujat Ali, Jing Xu, Yunlian Zhang, Peng Lu, Huanhuan Li, Quansheng Chen
Summary: A fluorescent genosensor was developed for Staphylococcus aureus detection, utilizing interactions between specific single-stranded DNA and graphene oxide quantum dots for sensitive detection. The sensor exhibited high sensitivity with a LOD of 0.98 x 10(-17) mol L-1 and was successfully applied for real sample analysis. Additionally, the sensor could be adapted for the detection of other pathogens by replacing recognition probes and primers.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Cristina El Haj, Mads Lichtenberg, Karen Leth Nielsen, Thomas Bjarnsholt, Peter ostrup Jensen
Summary: This study evaluated the role of ROS in the bactericidal activity of daptomycin against Staphylococcus aureus biofilms. The presence of catalase was found to protect the biofilm by reducing ROS production and increasing bacterial survival. Induction of cytotoxic ROS formation by daptomycin was verified, and only the highest concentration of daptomycin reduced bacterial survival and increased ROS formation in the resistant biofilm.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hong Ruan, Li Zhou
Summary: The rapid industrialization has caused serious environmental problems and increased disease and healthcare issues. The development of simple and effective biosensors is crucial for disease prevention and treatment. Sulfur quantum dots, as a new fluorescent nanomaterial, offer great potential in the fields of bioimaging and biosensing.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yuyan Zhu, Guojing Li, Wei Li, Xiaogang Luo, Zhiyuan Hu, Fengshou Wu
Summary: Intense red-emissive carbon quantum dots (r-CQDs) were synthesized through one-pot hydrothermal treatment of methylene violet. The r-CQDs showed high solubility in water and exhibited excitation-independent emission with a maximum fluorescence peak at 596 nm. They could be used as fluorescence sensors for detecting trace amounts of water in organic solvents and showed selective response to hypochlorite. The good biocompatibility of r-CQDs was verified and they were successfully used in cellular imaging, mainly located in lysosomes.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huan Zhang, Jing He, Yuanyuan Xiong, Huaixuan Mu, Yiqing Deng, Qiang Zhao
Summary: In this study, carbon dots with excellent antibacterial properties were synthesized using simple and safe amino acids and small nitrogen-containing molecules. The antibacterial mechanism of carbon dots with high surface positive charge was explored.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Weijian Liu, Hua Gu, Wenkai Liu, Chengyuan Lv, Jianjun Du, Jiangli Fan, Xiaojun Peng
Summary: By synthesizing real near-infrared emitting carbon dots Cy7-CDs, the rapid identification of bacterial species and monitoring of bacterial viability can be achieved, which holds great potential for the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jiayi Lin, Linlin Xu, Yuling Zheng, Dalin Wu, Jun Yue
Summary: This study reports a fluorescence probe with a core-shell structure that can selectively label different types of bacteria and biofilms. The results demonstrate the potential application of this probe in bacterial research.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Stephen W. Tuffs, Mariya Goncheva, Stacey X. Xu, Heather C. Craig, Katherine J. Kasper, Joshua Choi, Ronald S. Flannagan, Steven M. Kerfoot, David E. Heinrichs, John K. McCormick
Summary: This study reveals the pathogenic mechanism of Staphylococcal superantigens (SAgs) in bacterial infections. The findings show that SAgs promote bacterial survival by manipulating the immune response to inhibit effective clearing of the bacteria. This research provides critical therapeutic targets for preventing persistent or severe Staphylococcus aureus diseases.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seokhwan Chung, Richard A. Revia, Miqin Zhang
Summary: Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) have excellent properties for various applications in nanomedicine. Recent research focuses on their physicochemical, electronic, magnetic, and biological properties, discussing their use in bioimaging and therapy, as well as technical progress in GQDs synthesis.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Biophysics
Yangdao Wei, Zhenzhen Tao, Lu Wan, Chengli Zong, Jiajia Wu, Xiao Tan, Buhua Wang, Zixuan Guo, Ling Zhang, Haoyu Yuan, Peng Wang, Zhiqing Yang, Yi Wan
Summary: A new platform for the detection of live Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) based on an Aptamer-based Cas14a1 Biosensor (ACasB) has been developed. This platform shows high specificity and sensitivity, and can be applied in food safety and environmental monitoring.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tong Bu, Shuang Zhao, Feier Bai, Xinyu Sun, Kunyi He, Qinzhi Wang, Pei Jia, Yongming Tian, Meng Zhang, Li Wang
Summary: Nanomaterials-based immunochromatographic assays (ICAs) with a novel carrier using colored Staphylococcus aureus (SA) as a signal biotag showed high sensitivity in detecting zearalenone (ZEN) with clinical applicability.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Erhan Zor, Fariba Mollarasouli, Leyla Karadurmus, Goksu Ozcelikay, Sibel A. Ozkan
Summary: Bacterial and viral pathogens pose a significant threat to human safety and health. Fluorescent nanoparticles, such as carbon dots and quantum dots, are highly useful for imaging and detecting pathogenic microorganisms due to their outstanding features. However, accurately diagnosing and identifying multiple harmful bacteria simultaneously still face challenges. With the development of biosensors, nanoproduct-based bio-sensing has emerged as a promising method for accurately identifying and quantifying various pathogens at a low cost, with high sensitivity and selectivity, and time savings. This review discusses the recent applications of carbon dots in optical and electrochemical-based sensors, as well as examples of pathogen sensors.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hani Nasser Abdelhamid, Sherief A. Al Kiey, Walid Sharmoukh
Summary: Hybrid nanomaterials with dye encapsulated zeolitic imidazolate frameworks were synthesized and used as precursors for zinc oxide embedded nitrogen-doped carbon. The resulting ZnO@N-doped C exhibited high capacitance and excellent cycling stability, retaining 87.7% of the initial capacitance after 1000 galvanostatic charge-discharge cycles. The presence of a guest molecule like RhB significantly improved the capacitance of the carbonized ZIF-8 materials.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hani Nasser Abdelhamid, Aji P. Mathew
Summary: Cellulose-MOFs (CelloMOFs) are hybrid materials that combine cellulosic materials with metal-organic frameworks, offering a range of properties for applications in water remediation, air purification, gas storage, sensing/biosensing, and biomedicine. Their potential includes efficient adsorption for removing contaminants in water, catalytic applications for organic pollutants, air purification by removing greenhouse gases, and biomedical applications such as antibacterial and drug delivery. This review provides a synthesis, characterization, and overview of the applications of CelloMOFs materials, highlighting challenges and future prospects for researchers and scientists.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Hani Nasser Abdelhamid
Summary: In this article, the authors review the application of ZIF-based materials for CO2 removal via adsorption and catalysis. Various reaction types and recent membrane technologies are highlighted. The prospects for industrial applications and commercialization of ZIF-based materials are also briefly discussed.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hani Nasser Abdelhamid, Aji P. Mathew
Summary: This article reviews the applications of cellulose in the field of biomedicine, including antibacterial agents, antifouling, wound healing, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and bone regeneration. Cellulose-based materials possess customizable chemical, mechanical, and physical properties, making them suitable for biomedical applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Ahmed Abdelrahiem Sadek, Mahmoud Abd-Elkareem, Hani Nasser Abdelhamid, Samia Moustafa, Kamal Hussein
Summary: The UiO-66 nanomaterial demonstrates excellent cytocompatibility and stimulates osteoblast functions, indicating its potential as a biomaterial for bone tissue engineering. In vivo experiments show enhanced osteogenesis and healing of bone defects, making UiO-66 a promising candidate for bone repair.
BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mahmoud R. Saleh, Haitham M. El-Bery, Hani Nasser Abdelhamid
Summary: A wet-incipient impregnation method was used to synthesize hierarchical porous bimetallic (Co, Zn)-zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIF-8)/TiO2 for efficient photocatalytic water splitting. Co@ZIF-8/TiO2 exhibited significantly higher photocatalytic efficiency than TiO2, with a hydrogen generation rate of 13 mmol·h(-1)·g(-1) and a 151-fold increase in catalytic performance. The hierarchical porous structure of Co@ZIF-8 facilitated charge transfer and provided efficient transport channels. This study demonstrates the potential of hierarchical porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as support and promoter in photocatalytic applications of TiO2.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hani Nasser Abdelhamid, Ghada Abd-Elmonsef Mahmoud
Summary: In this study, copper-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) were used to synthesize copper oxide (CuO) embedded into carbon (CuO@C), which displayed high antifungal activity against four economic postharvest plant pathogens. The CuO@C nanoparticles inhibited the growth of the fungal species and decreased their enzyme activity, reducing the potentiality of fruit disease. The successful formation of CuO@C nanoparticles was confirmed using various characterization techniques.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hani Nasser Abdelhamid
Summary: One-pot co-precipitation method for synthesizing microporous-mesoporous zeolitic imidazolate frameworks-8 (ZIF-8) crystals, using organic dyes as target molecules, was reported. The crystal growth involves an intermediate phase of zinc hydroxyl nitrate nanosheets, allowing the adsorption of the dyes. The materials showed potential for CO2 adsorption and ATP biosensing.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Walid Sharmoukh, Hani Nasser Abdelhamid
Summary: A metal-organic framework (MOF) of cerium (Ce) ions and 4,4 ',4 ''-nitrilotribenzoic acid linker was synthesized via a hydro thermal method. The Ce-MOF showed Fenton-like properties and displayed excellent catalytic oxidation activity for various organic compounds and water pollutants. It exhibited high efficiency in the oxidative degradation of dyes and could be recycled multiple times without significant loss of catalytic performance.
JOURNAL OF CLUSTER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hani Nasser Abdelhamid
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have shown great potential for industrial applications but current synthesis processes limit their use due to the powder form. A solvothermal method was used to grow copper-based MOFs onto a cotton textile, creating a material called CuBDC@Textile. CuBDC@Textile demonstrated excellent vapor sensing properties and high adsorption capacity for pyridine. This dual-functional material holds promise for further research on MOFs in textile applications.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Numa A. A. Althubiti, T. A. Taha, A. A. Azab, Hani Nasser Abdelhamid
Summary: The use of solid-state materials such as sodium borohydride for hydrogen storage and release can meet the requirements of the "Hydrogen Economy". This study investigated ZnO-based materials as catalysts for hydrogen release through the hydrolysis of NaBH4. The synthesis method produced nanocomposites consisting of ZnO-xTiO(2) and ZnO-xCeO(2) (x = 5 wt.% or 10 wt.%). Characterization techniques confirmed the phase purity and optical properties of the materials. The materials exhibited a high hydrogen generation rate and different activation energies.
JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hani Nasser Abdelhamid, Islam M. A. Mekhemer, Abdel-Aal M. Gaber
Summary: In this study, benzimidazole derivatives were successfully synthesized through photocatalytic synthesis using a solid-state acid catalyst ZrOSO4@C. The reaction, which allowed for condensation and cyclization in a single vessel, resulted in high yield (77-98%) and high purity of the benzimidazoles. The catalyst showed improvement in the synthesis of various benzimidazole derivatives using a wide range of aromatic aldehydes and heterocycles.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Moushira Saleh, Hani Nasser Abdelhamid, Dina M. Fouad, Haitham M. El-Bery
Summary: The use of light radiation to split water into hydrogen gas has great potential for green hydrogen production. A comparative study was conducted on the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanocomposites with two co-catalysts, Pt or Cu nanocrystals, using different synthesis methods. The study found that the deposition technique of the co-catalyst has a significant influence on the efficiency of photocatalysis for hydrogen production.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hani Nasser Abdelhamid, Sahar Sultan, Aji P. Mathew
Summary: 3D printing of cellulose/leaf-like zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (CelloZIF-L) allows for the creation of structures with high adsorption efficiency, capable of adsorbing carbon dioxide and heavy metals.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dimitrios Georgouvelas, Hani Nasser Abdelhamid, Ulrica Edlund, Aji P. Mathew
Summary: In this study, nanocellulose/alginate composite hydrogel beads were successfully prepared and modified with in situ TEMPO-mediated oxidation. The modified beads exhibited improved adsorption efficiency and water flux, making them promising candidates for large-volume, high flux water treatment.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Spectroscopy
Zh. E. Ozbekova, A. A. Abdyldaev, A. A. Kulmyrzaev
Summary: This study compared two drying methods for cow and yak muscles, finding that freeze drying caused less discoloration. Additionally, analysis of fluorescence spectra allowed for accurate prediction of chemical composition and color characteristics of the muscles.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Leo Mandic, Ivan Ljubic, Iva Dzeba
Summary: In this study, a combined experimental and computational approach was used to investigate the photoexcitation and photodegradation mechanisms of Doxazosin (DOX). The results provide valuable insights into the primary events following the photoexcitation of DOX and its potential applications.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Xiufeng Wang, Yao Jin, Wenhui Ai, Siqi Wang, Zhiqing Zhang, Ting Zhou, Fang Wang, Guodong Zhang
Summary: This study successfully synthesized near infrared fluorescence Ag2S quantum dots (QDs) and developed a dual-mode sensor for sulfide anion using the excellent oxidase-like characteristics of manganese dioxide (MnO2) nanosheets. The sensor showed a wider detection range, higher sensitivity, and shorter reaction time, making it suitable for highly selective detection of sulfide in different concentration ranges.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Yafei Li, Yanming Ma, Chuantao Zheng, Di Yu, Lien Hu, Shuo Yang, Fang Song, Yadan Li, Shuanghai Liu, Zhanrui Zhang, Yu Zhang, Yiding Wang, Frank K. Tittel
Summary: To effectively monitor gas explosion and coal spontaneous combustion in coal mine, an intrinsically safe and explosion-proof dual-gas sensor system was developed for methane (CH4) and carbon monoxide (CO) measurement. The system achieved different measurement ranges using laser scanning and gas cells, and improved stability and accuracy through gas pre-treatment and temperature compensation algorithm.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Pei-Rong Chen, Li-Kang Chu
Summary: In this study, the hydrates of glyoxal were investigated using infrared absorption spectrometry. The results showed that at low concentrations, glyoxal mainly exists as monomeric dihydrate. These findings provide suitable detection windows for further research on the roles of glyoxal and its hydrates in atmospheric and aerosol chemistry, as well as the relevant reaction kinetics.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Nichole O'Neill, Thamires A. Lima, Fabio Furlan Ferreira, Nicolas J. Alvarez, Reinhard Schweitzer-Stenner
Summary: This study determines the main fibril axis of GHG gel-forming fibrils using various techniques and compares the results with simulated data. The analysis suggests that the hydrophobic xz-surfaces of GHG fibrils could be a good target for the adsorption of hydrophobic drugs.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Mengyuan Liu, Hanchuang Zhu, Yikun Fang, Caiyun Liu, Xinke Li, Xiaohui Zhang, Lixue Ma, Kun Wang, Miaohui Yu, Wenlong Sheng, Baocun Zhu
Summary: ABHS is an efficient fluorescent probe that can accurately and sensitively detect Al3+ with strong resistance to interference. It also demonstrates excellent detection and imaging capabilities in complex real samples.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Ahmed S. El-Shafie, Evana Rahman, Yasser Gadelhak, Rehab Mahmoud, Marwa El-Azary
Summary: The recycling of waste mandarin peels into biochar (MRBC) has been used as a high performance and cost-effective adsorbent for treating polluted wastewater effluents. Batch adsorption studies were conducted to analyze the adsorption competency of MRBC on two dyes, methylene blue (MB) and basic fuchsin (BF), either in individual solutions or binary combinations. The results showed that MRBC was capable of effectively removing a high percentage of both dyes. However, the adsorption capacity decreased when the dyes were combined. The cost estimation of MRBC production and wastewater treatment indicated that both were relatively low.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Anindita Bhatta, Jahnabi Upadhyaya, Dipak Chamlagai, Lincoln Dkhar, Pynskhemborlang T. Phanrang, Mohan Rao Kollipara, Sivaprasad Mitra
Summary: Derivatives of thiazole-pyrazole fused benzo-coumarin compounds were synthesized and their photophysical properties were investigated. The synthesized coumarin compounds showed potential as therapeutic agents for Alzheimer's disease, inhibiting acetylcholinesterase activity. The presence of human serum albumin was found to affect the inhibition activity.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Yongwei Duan, Quancheng Liu, Yiju Zhu, Qi Zhang, Xiaohui Duan, Hu Deng, Liping Shang
Summary: In this study, the phase transition of CL-20 was observed using terahertz spectroscopy, and quantum chemical calculations were employed to analyze the vibrations. The results indicated changes in the vibrations of CL-20 before and after phase transition.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Yuefeng Gao, Sai Xu, Baojiu Chen
Summary: This study synthesized Cs2NaInCl6 nanocrystals co-doped with Sb3+ and Tb3+ ions as probes for copper ions detection in lubricating oil. The introduction of Sb3+ effectively reduced the band gap of the host material and enabled energy transfer pathway for Tb3+ emission. The doped Tb3+ ions resulted in the suppression of emission due to electron transfer. The Cs2NaInCl6: 2.5 %Sb3+, 40 %Tb3+ NCs exhibited superior sensitivity and selectivity for copper ions detection.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Yu Liu, Yue Zhang, Changyao Liu, Ce Wang, Baocai Xu, Li Zhao
Summary: A highly sensitive detection platform for heparin was developed using a cationic fluorescent dye (cresyl violet acetate) as a fluorescence probe. The platform demonstrated high selectivity towards heparin and achieved detection in both HEPES solution and serum.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Lopamudra Roy, Nivedita Pan, Susmita Mondal, Ria Ghosh, Md. Nur Hasan, Neha Bhattacharyya, Soumendra Singh, Kallol Bhattacharyya, Arpita Chattopadhyay, Samir Kumar Pal
Summary: The study focuses on the interaction between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and a spectroscopic probe called Rose Bengal (RB), encapsulated in nanoscopic sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) micelles and entrapped in microscopic nylon 66 solid matrix. The research demonstrates efficient interaction between ROS and RB-SDS, and investigates the mechanism of hydroxyl radicals generation. Based on these findings, a prototype device utilizing RB embedded in a nylon thin film for quantification of ROS in extracellular fluids and food materials was developed.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Xiaosong Sun, Qihao Cui, Wenyue Dong, Qian Duan, Teng Fei
Summary: Conjugated porous polymers (CPPs) are promising sensing materials and their application in aqueous media is limited. In this study, we synthesized CPPs with porous structure and prepared nanoparticles, enabling efficient photoluminescence sensing of nitroaromatic explosives in aqueous phase.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Maria Cristina Caggiani, Germana Barone, Paolo Mazzoleni
Summary: Raman spectroscopy is commonly used for studying glassy materials in cultural heritage, but it is more difficult to interpret the spectra and apply the technique with portable instruments. In contrast, diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) can be used in archaeometric investigations as it is portable and non-invasive. However, there is limited application of this technique to historical glasses. This exploratory work demonstrates the potential of DRIFTS, in combination with portable X-ray Fluorescence (pXRF) and EDS microanalyses, for studying the composition and alteration of glass samples in cultural heritage.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
