Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Peiyan Shen, Mengru Li, Ran Li, Bo Han, Haojie Ma, Xueyan Hou, Yuqi Zhang, Ji-Jiang Wang
Summary: This study developed two partially base complementary aptamer-functionalized two-dimensional photonic crystal hydrogels for detecting thrombin in human plasma. The sensor achieved sensitive and selective detection of thrombin by measuring the particle spacing changes caused by the swelling of the hydrogel upon thrombin binding. The optimized sensor showed linear response over the concentration range of 1-500 nM with a detection limit of 0.64 nM.
NPG ASIA MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Van Tan Tran, Van-Duong Dao, Huu-Quang Nguyen, Lemma Teshome Tufa, Jaebeom Lee, Van-Tuan Hoang, Anh-Tuan Le
Summary: This study introduces a novel, selective, and straightforward paper-based colorimetric sensing platform for the detection of chloride ions in water. The method utilizes magnetoplasmonic nanoparticles and is based on the chemical reaction between silver ions and chloride ions. The assay demonstrates high sensitivity, selectivity, and stability, making it applicable for chloride analysis in various technological fields.
Article
Polymer Science
Bingqing Zheng, Genqi Liu, Lingli Zhao, Gang Wang, Yue Wang
Summary: We have developed a novel molecularly imprinted two-dimensional photonic crystal hydrogels (LVFXMIPCH) sensor for the visual monitoring of levofloxacin (LVFX). By measuring the diameter of the Debye diffraction ring, the response performance of the sensor was explored. The LVFX-MIPCH sensor showed high sensitivity (as low as 10^(-12) M), excellent specific recognition, and stable reusability.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Qi Li, Songtao Liu, Nyv Mondele Mbola, Kenneth J. Shea, Zihui Meng, Xiao Dong, Min Xue
Summary: A hydrogel-based three-dimensional photonic crystal sensor for specific detection of lactic acid is introduced in this study. The sensor demonstrates rapid response time, good reusability, and selectivity.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xing Dong, Biao Ma, Lanjie Lei, Yichen Chen, Chengtao Xu, Chao Zhao, Hong Liu
Summary: This article reports the fabrication of three-dimensional (3D) NC material for minimally invasive bioassays in tumor interstitial fluid. The material showed enough mechanical strength and biocompatibility for penetration into mouse skin, and the highly ordered photonic structure on the surface greatly improved the sensitivity for fluorescence immunoassay of trace biomarkers. The method was successfully used to quantitatively detect TNF-alpha in mouse TIF, demonstrating its potential for future cancer diagnostics and treatment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Asmaa M. Saber, Mohamed Farhat O. Hameed, Jala El-Azab, Rabah Y. Amer, Tawfik Ismail, S. S. A. Obayya
Summary: Detection of partial discharge (PD) is crucial for the reliable operation of high voltage (HV) electrical power systems. This study presents a D-shaped photonic crystal fiber (PCF) sensor based on surface plasmon resonance for optical PD detection in HV equipment.
OPTICAL AND QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Asuvaran Appakkannu, Elatharasan Govindaraj, Kavitha Balakrishnan
Summary: This study is the first to explore the identification of abnormalities in prostate tissues using a photonic crystal tactile sensor. The results show that the values of stress, force, and displacement are significantly higher in cancer tissues compared to normal tissues, while they are lower in benign prostatic hyperplasia tissues. This proposed system can potentially provide more accurate diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunlei Cao, Genqi Liu, Bingqing Zheng, Xinlong Wang, Huanhuan Li, Gang Wang, Lingli Zhao, Yue Wang
Summary: A molecularly imprinted two-dimensional photonic crystal hydrogel sensor (SMZ-MIPCH) was developed for the sensitive and specific recognition of sulfamethoxazole (SMZ). The sensor showed a linear relationship between the variation of particle spacing and the logarithm of SMZ concentration, with a detection limit of 10(-16) mol L-1. The sensor displayed high sensitivity, specific recognition abilities for SMZ, and naked eye detection, making it suitable for SMZ detection in water samples.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ruixiang Liu, Zhongyu Cai, Qingsong Zhang, Heng Yuan, Guanglei Zhang, De'an Yang
Summary: A novel sensor for monitoring the concentration of H2O2 has been developed using a label-free two-dimensional photonic crystal (PhC) and protein composite hydrogel. The sensor demonstrates good selectivity and sensitivity, and has the potential to accurately detect low concentrations of H2O2 without the need for complex instruments or high costs.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Vijay Shanker Chaudhary, Dharmendra Kumar, Bramha P. Pandey, Santosh Kumar
Summary: The promising properties of photonic crystal fibers (PCFs) have attracted the interest of many research organizations, as they allow the insertion of liquid or gas samples into the air holes, enabling controlled interaction between light and sensing samples for novel sensing applications. PCF applications in sensing can be categorized into physical sensors (measuring pressure, temperature, refractive index, etc.) and biochemical sensors (detecting chemical and biological substances). This article discusses the detecting capabilities of SPR-based PCF biochemical and physical sensors, along with enhancing their sensing capacities.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xuezhi Ma, Nathan Youngblood, Xiaoze Liu, Yan Cheng, Preston Cunha, Kaushik Kudtarkar, Xiaomu Wang, Shoufeng Lan
Summary: This article discusses the method of changing the optical properties of 2D materials by engineering the photonic environment, emphasizing the importance of the interaction between the environment and the materials for efficiency. By modifying dielectric and metallic environments, the light-matter interaction of 2D materials can be effectively shaped.
Article
Optics
Francis Segovia-Chaves, Herbert Vinck-Posada
Summary: This study employs the Guided-Mode Expansion method to calculate the photonic band structure and quality factor of a photonic slab made up of a hexagonal lattice of air holes in a semiconductor material. It is observed that the dielectric constant of the semiconductor changes with pressure at a constant temperature, leading to an increase in frequency of a confined waveguide as pressure rises, while the quality factor decreases.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Donghui Kou, Wei Ma, Shufen Zhang
Summary: A 1D photonic crystal was constructed by integrating a specifically designed thiourea-functionalized nanocopolymer layer with a mesoporous TiO2 layer, which features visually quantitative determination and effective adsorption toward Hg2+. The film exhibits high uptake capacity, desirable selectivity toward Hg2+, and easy regeneration, making it suitable for environmental determination and remediation.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Zhaolong Wang, Yangfan Gao, Yaru Wang, Jun Yan, Bin Liu, Yunlin Chen
Summary: By using 3-dimensional photonics crystals (3-D PCs) based on bimetallic materials of institute lavoisier frameworks-127 (MIL-127, Fe2M, M = Fe, Ni, Co, Zn), efficient detection of chloroalkanes is achieved.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ruxi Deng, Meiqi Chang, Yu Chen, Yang Zhou
Summary: This review summarizes the recent advances in the engineering of 2D MXenes for photonic theranostic applications, including synthesis methods, surface modification, functionalization, and photonic biological applications. The challenges and future directions in the field of 2D MXene biomaterials for photonic biomedicines are also discussed.
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Zhongyu Cai, Yong Wan, Matthew L. Becker, Yun-Ze Long, David Dean
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yonglei Zheng, Yikai Li, He Wang, Siheng Chen, Xiangxin Guo, Sheng Xu, Zhongyu Cai
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fubao Zhang, Chen Yang, Xiao-Xiong Wang, Ru Li, Zhong Wan, Xianming Wang, Yong Wan, Yun-Ze Long, Zhongyu Cai
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Haonan Liu, Zhijie Bi, Zhong Wan, Xianming Wang, Yong Wan, Xiangxin Guo, Zhongyu Cai
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qifeng Mu, Qingsong Zhang, Wen Yu, Mengling Su, Zhongyu Cai, Kunpeng Cui, Yanan Ye, Xiaoyun Liu, Lingli Deng, Bingjie Chen, Ning Yang, Li Chen, Lei Tao, Yen Wei
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Daniel H. Kwak, Raja S. Ramaswamy, Michael Harrod, James R. Duncan
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Physics, Applied
Haotian Chi, Heng Yuan, Zhongyu Cai, Xuelei Wang, Huining Shang, Zhaohui Hu, Binquan Zhou
Summary: In this study, optimal conditions for coating a rubidium vapor cell with octadecyltrichlorosilane (OTS) as an anti-relaxation coating were determined using an orthogonal experiment method. The results showed that OTS concentration, soaking time, and molar ratio/(H2O:OTS) significantly affected the number of bounces. The anti-relaxation performance was significantly improved by reducing the number and coverage ratio of clusters on the coating.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haotian Chi, Junying Zhang, Heng Yuan, Zhongyu Cai, Sheng Zou, Wei Quan
Summary: The research found that ambient relative humidity has an impact on the formation of octadecyltrichlorosilane (OTS) coatings, with 75% RH benefiting the order and reducing roughness of the coating. Additionally, under different ambient humidities, the soaking time of OTS molecules should be greater than 60 minutes to form a complete coating.
SURFACE REVIEW AND LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ruixiang Liu, Zhongyu Cai, Qingsong Zhang, Heng Yuan, Guanglei Zhang, De'an Yang
Summary: A novel sensor for monitoring the concentration of H2O2 has been developed using a label-free two-dimensional photonic crystal (PhC) and protein composite hydrogel. The sensor demonstrates good selectivity and sensitivity, and has the potential to accurately detect low concentrations of H2O2 without the need for complex instruments or high costs.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Daniel H. H. Kwak, Qian Yu, Mira Malavia, Emily Sellers, Adam Said, Mikin Patel, Divya Kumari, Osman Ahmed
Summary: A retrospective case-control analysis found that patients with prior Sphincter of Oddi manipulation, cholangiocarcinoma, or transarterial radioembolization (TARE) are at greater risk of developing post-microwave ablation (MWA) abscess.
CARDIOVASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Divya Kumari, Daniel H. Kwak, Jonathan Fergus
Summary: Traumatic injury to the large, central venous vasculature is rare but can result in severe complications and death. Conventional open surgical treatment can be challenging in anatomically difficult areas. Endovascular techniques are effective for the treatment of traumatic venous injury.
SEMINARS IN INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Daniel H. Kwak, Osman Ahmed, Hasan Habib, Karan Nijhawan, Divya Kumari, Mikin Patel
Summary: This study investigates the utilization and advantages of an angiography-CT system for single patient encounters. The results show that the primary use of the system is for non-oncologic and non-complex cases, and it can potentially reduce the room time and total encounter time for specific non-complex bundled cases.
ABDOMINAL RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Correction
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Peiyan Shen, Yuqi Zhang, Zhongyu Cai, Ruixiang Liu, Xiaoying Xu, Ran Li, Ji-Jiang Wang, De'an Yang
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Peiyan Shen, Yuqi Zhang, Zhongyu Cai, Ruixiang Liu, Xiaoying Xu, Ran Li, Ji-Jiang Wang, De'an Yang
Summary: PCHs, consisting of PCs and stimuli-responsive hydrogels, act as a sensing system for specific analytes by undergoing volume phase transitions upon exposure to external stimuli. The VPT of the hydrogel causes changes in the photonic stopband of the PCs, leading to shifts in Bragg diffraction peak wavelengths. This sensing mechanism allows for the development of various PCH sensors capable of detecting external stimuli.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhongyu Cai, Zhiwei Li, Serge Ravaine, Mingxin He, Yanlin Song, Yadong Yin, Hanbin Zheng, Jinghua Teng, Ao Zhang
Summary: Photonic crystals (PhCs) have attracted intense interests for their potential applications in optics and photonics, with self-assembled colloidal crystals (CCs) offering unprecedented opportunities. This paper reviews state-of-the-art techniques in self-assembly of colloidal particles for large-area high-quality CCs, discussing common defects encountered, mechanisms of crack/defect formation, and versatile fabrication methods for defect-free CCs. The advanced self-assembly methods developed for high-quality CCs and unique photonic structures are highlighted, along with future approaches in fabrication and real-world applications.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2021)