Editorial Material
Chemistry, Analytical
W. Russ Algar, Tim Albrecht, Karen Faulds, Jun-Jie Zhu
Summary: Russ Algar, Tim Albrecht, Karen Faulds and Jun-Jie Zhu introduce the Analyst themed collection on analytical nanoscience.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Irene Dini
Summary: Nanoscience applications in the food and cosmetic industry benefit consumers and society by providing new properties for production and enhancing the effects of bioactive compounds. While the toxicity of nano-sized delivery systems is still unclear, they are widely used in the food and cosmetic industry.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Weichen Wei
Summary: Hofmeister effects have a significant impact on physicochemical and biochemical processes in nanoscience. Various applications have been developed based on Hofmeister effects, including hydrogel/aerogel engineering, battery design, nanosynthesis, nanomotors, ion sensors, supramolecular chemistry, colloid and interface science, nanomedicine, and transport behaviors. This review systematically introduces and summarizes the progress of applying Hofmeister effects in nanoscience, aiming to provide a comprehensive guideline for designing more useful Hofmeister effects-based nanosystems in the future.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Ana Mayela Ramos-de-la-Pena, Oscar Aguilar, Jose Gonzalez-Valdez
Summary: Nucleation and crystal growth of edible fats at the nanoscale have been underexplored due to analytical limitations, with nanostructure understanding being crucial for modifying the properties of these fats. Cocoa butter, a subject of numerous studies, has been utilized in luxury chocolate manufacturing and nano delivery systems.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sazada Siddiqui, Sulaiman A. Alrumman
Summary: Nanotechnology is revolutionizing the traditional food industry by creating elegant packaging, improving food quality, and enhancing safety. However, concerns about the accumulation of nanoparticles and potential health hazards highlight the importance of regulatory oversight and research into safer nanomaterials.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Syed Amir Ashraf, Arif Jamal Siddiqui, Abd Elmoneim O. Elkhalifa, Mohammed Idrees Khan, Mitesh Patel, Mousa Alreshidi, Afrasim Moin, Ritu Singh, Mejdi Snoussi, Mohd Adnan
Summary: The rapid increase in global population is driving the demand for food and agriculture products. Nanotechnology applications are emerging as a promising technology to transform traditional food and agriculture industries, improving food quality and safety. The development of nanotechnology is expected to bring about significant changes, providing comprehensive food solutions from farm to table.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Brian Masara, John Andrew van der Poll, Malik Maaza
Summary: Although little research has been conducted on nanotechnology-focused innovation management, a model called the Nanotechnology Innovation Diamond has been proposed based on a literature review and validated through a survey of nanotechnology experts. This model consists of six critical success factors and can be used to increase the success rate of nanotechnology R&D projects.
JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH
(2021)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andries Meijerink, Freddy T. Rabouw
Summary: Lanthanide-doped nanoparticles exhibit highly nonlinear photon emission, where the absorption of a single photon can trigger a cascade reaction producing a large burst of light. The discovery of these photon avalanches in nanostructures paves the way for imaging and sensing applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jorge Otero, Giovanni Borsoi, Luis Monasterio-Guillot
Summary: There is no doubt that nanotechnology and nanoscience have the potential to revolutionize the practice field and conservation of built heritage materials. However, the benefits of nanotechnology in conservation practice are not fully understood. This opinion/review paper aims to answer the question of why nanomaterials should be used instead of conventional products and why size matters, by revising the basic concepts of nanoscience in the context of built heritage conservation.
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Kaylin Cleo Januarie, Onyinyechi V. Uhuo, Emmanuel Iwuoha, Usisipho Feleni
Summary: Tuberculosis is a major infectious disease worldwide caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, with early diagnosis and treatment being crucial for control. However, current TB sensing techniques like ELISA and IGRAs have limitations in sensitivity and stage differentiation. Novel biosensor and microfluidic approaches show promise in improving interferon-gamma detection for TB diagnosis.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jacopo Andreo, Romy Ettlinger, Orysia Zaremba, Quim Pena, Ulrich Laechelt, Roberto Fernandez de Luis, Ralph Freund, Stefano Canossa, Evelyn Ploetz, Wei Zhu, Christian S. Diercks, Harald Groeger, Stefan Wuttke
Summary: The chemistry of metal-organic and covalent organic frameworks (MOFs and COFs) is highly diverse and inclusive. When blended with nanotechnology, it forms reticular nanoscience with immense potential in various technological fields. This article explores the possibilities of framework nanoparticles, their unique properties, and potential applications in medicine, catalysis, energy, and sensors. It also introduces the concept of augmented reticular chemistry, which aims to reach higher dimensions and complexity in materials.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chunying Chen, Huige Zhou, Yanhong Ma, Qing Dai, Zhiyong Tang
Summary: Established in 2003, the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST) is China's leading institution in nanoscience and technology. With state-of-the-art equipment and a strong research team, NCNST conducts cutting-edge research and innovation in various areas, including nanosystems and hierarchical fabrication, biological effects and safety of nanomaterials, standardization and measurements for nanotechnology, and theoretical simulations. NCNST aims to foster international cooperation, cultivate young talents, and drive inspiring innovation.
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Andreas J. Heinrich, William D. Oliver, Lieven M. K. Vandersypen, Arzhang Ardavan, Roberta Sessoli, Daniel Loss, Ania Bleszynski Jayich, Joaquin Fernandez-Rossier, Arne Laucht, Andrea Morello
Summary: Over the past three decades, nanoscience and quantum science have merged to create a new research field known as quantum-coherent nanoscience. This review focuses on the fundamental principles and practical applications of quantum coherence in nanoscale systems, as well as the challenges and opportunities ahead.
NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Kaustubh Kasture, Pravin Shende
Summary: Nanoscience in healthcare has made significant advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic applications, such as imaging, biosensing, and targeted drug delivery systems. Artificial intelligence technology has the potential to analyze biological data, accelerate drug discovery, and identify predictive small molecules or unique compounds.
ARCHIVES OF COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Amaia Huguet-Casquero, Eusebio Gainza, Jose Luis Pedraz
Summary: Green Nanoscience/Nanotechnology has emerged as a strategy to prevent nanotoxicity in the application of nanotechnology. While the concept has been successful in inorganic nanoparticles, there is still a need to implement specific green principles for the elaboration of organic nanoparticles, especially in the field of biomedicine.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
M. Laura Soriano, Andres Jimenez-Sanchez, Soledad Cardenas
Summary: This paper presents a simple method for the preparation of graphene quantum dots suitable for the determination of carbaryl in juice samples. The study compares synthetic conditions for the preparation of graphene quantum dots and evaluates the passivation effect on their performance. The results demonstrate the potential application of surface-passivated graphene quantum dots in the detection of carbaryl.
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jaime Millan-Santiago, Maria Teresa Garcia-Valverde, Rafael Lucena, Soledad Cardenas
Summary: The use of natural materials such as wooden tips with a porous structure coated with nylon 6 is proposed for the extraction of drugs of abuse from oral fluid samples. This method allows for simultaneous extraction of multiple samples and provides high sample throughput with detection limits of 1.5 μg L-1 for methamphetamine. Precision values were better than 9.1%, 12.6%, and 18.2% for methadone, cocaine, and methamphetamine respectively, with an accuracy range from 86% to 103%.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Beatriz Fresco-Cala, Ana Galvez-Vergara, Soledad Cardenas
Summary: Two types of magnetic hydrophobic solids were prepared by Pickering emulsion photopolymerization with polystyrene-modified magnetic nanoparticles as emulsion stabilizers, leading to monolithic solids and magnetic microparticles, characterized by scanning electron microscopy and evaluated for extraction efficiency.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Jaime Millan-Santiago, Rafael Lucena, Soledad Cardenas
Summary: Lignocellulosic materials have emerged as a sustainable alternative in microextraction techniques, adhering to principles of Green Analytical Chemistry. Their porosity, shape, and rigidity allow for use in ambient ionization mass spectrometry techniques, particularly in wooden-tip electrospray ionization mass spectrometry. They can be used for direct analysis of complex samples, with the potential for surface modification to enhance interaction with target compounds.
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Francisco Antonio Casado-Carmona, Juan Manuel Jimenez-soto, Rafael Lucena, Soledad Cardenas
Summary: Sampling at multiple locations is crucial for providing complete and representative information due to the spatial heterogeneity of environmental systems. A portable, simple, and low-cost device has been developed for the simultaneous on-site extraction of multiple environmental water samples, demonstrating potential applications for atrazine and simazine isolation and preconcentration in environmental water analysis.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Beatriz Fresco-Cala, Soledad Cardenas
Summary: This review critically summarizes the latest contributions in the preparation of advanced nano/microparticle-contained polymers from emulsions. The incorporation of nano/microparticles in polymers through direct addition to the emulsion during polymerization has been studied. The hybrid materials formed combine the unique properties of the particles with the inherent properties of the polymers, resulting in polymeric materials with new functionalities.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Jaime Millan-Santiago, Rafael Lucena, Soledad Cardenas
Summary: This article explores the potential of pre-cleaned bare wooden toothpicks (pb-WTs) for drug extraction from oral fluid samples and proposes a method to improve the analytical performance. The study investigates the variables affecting the extraction of antidepressant drugs and validates the optimized procedure. The results demonstrate good detection limits and precision. Furthermore, the potential of pb-WTs for in vivo sampling is outlined.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Marco Cirrincione, Rafael Lucena, Michele Protti, Laura Mercolini, Soledad Cardenas
Summary: This article presents the synthesis of a polyimide coated paper using a high-temperature in-situ imidization method and investigates its characteristics and application in sample preparation. Through the extraction of methadone, the synthesized material's effectiveness in analytical problems is demonstrated.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Beatriz Fresco-Cala, Angela Lopez-Lorente, Alex D. Batista, Mehmet Dinc, Joachim Bansmann, R. Juergen Behm, Soledad Cardenas, Boris Mizaikoff
Summary: The development of synthetic particles that mimic real viruses is essential for the advancement of molecularly imprinted polymer-based sorbent materials. In this study, gold nanoparticles were synthesized and modified to serve as surrogates for adenovirus type 5. The successful attachment of the most abundant protein of the virus, hexon protein, to the surface of the nanoparticles was achieved through both non-covalent and covalent methods. This research demonstrates the importance of developing synthetic particles that closely resemble viruses for the development of advanced sorbent materials.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Carmina Vejar-Vivar, Jaime Millan-Santiago, Claudia Mardones, Rafael Lucena, Soledad Cardenas
Summary: This study evaluates polydopamine inner wall-coated hypodermic needles as microextraction devices and electrospray ionization emitters for determining illicit drugs in oral fluid samples.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Inmaculada Lopez-Ruiz, Guillermo Lasarte-Aragones, Rafael Lucena, Soledad Cardenas
Summary: Paper-based sorptive phases have been developed with deep eutectic solvents (DES) as coating for the isolation and analysis of selected triazine herbicides in environmental water samples. The method demonstrates good sensitivity, accuracy, and precision, with wide applicability.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Saloua Hammadi, Jaime Millan-Santiago, Latifa Latrous El Atarche, Rafael Lucena, Soledad Cardenas
Summary: This article describes the use of wooden tips as substrates under a hybrid microextraction format, which combines the extraction capacities of wood and an organic solvent. 1-octanol is selected as the solvent and the extraction capabilities of octanol-supported wooden tips are studied using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as model analytes. The impact of wood matrix compounds on determining the analytes by mass spectrometry is also studied.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Carlos Calero-Canuelo, Francisco Antonio Casado-Carmona, Rafael Lucena, Soledad Cardenas
Summary: This article describes the synthesis of mixed-mode cationic exchange (MCX) tapes as sorptive phases in bioanalysis, and it faces the determination of methadone and tramadol in saliva as the model analytical problem. The tapes are synthesized using aluminum foil as a substrate, which is subsequently covered with double-sided adhesive tape where the MCX particles finally adhere. Under the optimum conditions and using direct infusion mass spectrometry as the instrumental technique, detection limits as low as 3.3 μg·L-1 were obtained. The precision and accuracy of the method were also evaluated and found to be satisfactory.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jose Estrada-Pomares, Susana Ramos-Terron, Guillermo Lasarte-Aragones, Rafael Lucena, Soledad Cardenas, Daily Rodriguez-Padron, Rafael Luque, Gustavo de Miguel
Summary: This study presents the synthesis and characterization of two bismuth-based halide perovskites. Cs2AgBiBr6 exhibits better absorption in the visible region compared to Cs3Bi2Br9. Both materials can be used as photocatalysts for the oxidation of vanillyl alcohol.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jaime Millan-Santiago, Francisco Antonio Casado-Carmona, Rafael Lucena, Soledad Cardenas
Summary: Polymeric nanocomposites are widely used as sorbents for extracting pollutants from environmental waters before their final instrumental analysis. These materials are highly versatile and can be adapted to a given analytical problem by selecting the appropriate polymer/nanomaterial combination. The adaptability is enhanced by their easy preparation in the laboratory and the availability of different formats (particles, membranes, monoliths, or fibers). This article provides a general overview of the potential of polymeric nanocomposites, with a focus on the practical aspects of synthesis and microextraction techniques. It aims to inspire researchers by showcasing the almost endless possibilities of these materials in sample preparation and highlighting the main trends in the near future.
CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & HEALTH
(2022)
