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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaojie Zhu, Xueting Chang, Sikai Tang, Xiaoqiu Chen, Weixiang Gao, Shicong Niu, Junfeng Li, Yingchang Jiang, Shibin Sun
Summary: This study successfully addresses the trade-off between gas-sensing performance and anti-humidity ability of chemiresistive gas sensors by preparing hydrophobic inorganic CeO2/SnO2 heterostructure films. The sensors based on these films demonstrate excellent gas-sensing performance towards TEA and promising anti-humidity ability.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
R. Souissi, N. Bouguila, M. Bendahan, K. Aguir, T. Fiorido, M. Abderrabba, I Halidou, A. Labidi
Summary: The importance of detecting ozone and its impact on human health; Gas sensors based on In2S3 films prepared have high sensitivity and low detection limits; The gas sensor at a working temperature of 160 degrees Celsius exhibits good rapidity and selectivity.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Amal Hammoud, Abdelhak Jrad, Bechir Yahmadi, Mehdi Souli, Faycal Kouki, Lassaad Ajili, Najoua Kamoun-Turki
Summary: In this study, Cu2MgSnS4 (CMTS) films were synthesized using the spray pyrolysis technique, and the impact of magnesium concentration on the properties of CMTS films was investigated. The results showed that CMTS films grown with a magnesium concentration of 5 mM exhibited the best crystalline quality and largest crystallite size, making them suitable for solar cell applications. These films also had a high absorption coefficient in the visible range.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tingting Wang, Bingguo Xue, Hao Cui, Yingying Zhang, Manmen Liu, Jialin Chen, Ming Wen, Wei Wang, Xudong Sun, Shaohong Liu
Summary: LuAG:Ce is an important color converter in the white lighting industry, with LuAG:Ce film offering advantages such as efficient heat dissipation and rare earth conservation. The preparation process and photoluminescence performance of LuAG:Ce film were investigated, showing that increasing Ce3+ doping concentration enhanced the emission intensity. By coupling Ce3+ doped LuAG:Ce film with a blue laser, white light emission was successfully achieved.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Thangavel Ravikumar, Logu Thirumalaisamy, Sridharan Madanagurusamy, Sivaperuman Kalainathan
Summary: This study investigated the gas sensing capabilities of Mn-doped zinc ferrite thin film nanorods and found that ZFM1 showed high sensitivity and good selectivity and recovery towards TMA. The 0.1 Mn doped ZnFe2O4 film exhibited greatly enhanced gas sensing properties. This research demonstrates the effectiveness of ZF thin films in detecting TMA in the atmosphere.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Funmilayo Hannah Abejide, Akintunde Ayodeji Ajayi, Samson Ibukun Akinsola, Aderemi Babatunde Alabi
Summary: In this study, gallium oxide thin films were synthesized using the cost-effective spray pyrolysis method on silicon substrates. The chemical bonding and surface morphology were analyzed using Fourier transform infrared and scanning electron microscopy. Optical studies revealed high absorbance in the UV region and an optical band gap of 4.9 eV for the films.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
H. Fayaz Rouhi, S. M. Rozati
Summary: In this article, Tellurium doped zinc oxide thin films were prepared using a simple spray pyrolysis technique. The effects of Te doping concentration on the crystal structure, surface morphology, and optical properties of the films were investigated.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Metwally Madkour
Summary: In this study, CuxO thin films were successfully prepared using ultrasonic spray pyrolysis with a single coordinated organic source as the precursor. Various operational parameters were investigated, and the precursor and thin films were characterized using multiple techniques. By optimizing the deposition temperature, different compositions of CuxO thin films were obtained, and a heterostructured photocatalyst of CuO/Cu2O thin film exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity with low recombination rates and improved charge assembly.
COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. B. Madake, M. R. Hattali, K. Y. Rajpure
Summary: Semiconducting metal oxides are the most studied chemiresistive sensing materials, with their porous nature significantly enhancing their sensing ability. By introducing a porogen into thin films, a better chemiresistive response to SO2 gas and liquid glucose was achieved compared to compact films without porogen, as explained in the research paper.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
R. Jansi, M. S. Revathy, S. Vinoth, Anuj Kumar, R. S. Rimal Isaac, N. Deepa, Abdullah M. Al-Enizi, Mohd Ubaidullah, Bidhan Pandit, Mohd Shahazad, Manish Gupta
Summary: In this study, different doping concentrations of Lanthanum doped Molybdenum trioxide thin films were prepared using Nebulizer spray pyrolysis technique. The crystal structure, morphology, optical properties, and gas sensing properties of the films were investigated. The results showed that 2 wt% La doped MoO3 thin film exhibited the highest crystallite size and optimal gas sensing performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Basavaraj G. Hunashimarad, J. S. Bhat, P. Raghavendra, R. F. Bhajantri
Summary: The photoluminescence properties of spray pyrolyzed strontium (Sr) doped tin oxide (SnO2:Sr) thin films are greatly influenced by Sr doping, leading to a redshift in optical bandgap and an increase in visible emission intensity.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yusuf Tutel, Mete Batuhan Durukan, Serife O. Hacioglu, Umran Ceren Baskose, Levent Toppare, Husnu Emrah Unalan
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of ultrasonic spray deposition method to prepare bare MoO3 and cobalt-doped MoO3 thin films for electrochromic (EC) applications. Cobalt doping significantly improves the cyclic stability of the films. Moreover, MoO3:Co films show excellent performance in dual-band electrochromic devices with high capacitance retention and transmittance change.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Iping Suhariadi, Yudi Rahmawan, Diva A. M. Muyassiroh, Muhammad A. Barrinaya, Jaka F. Fatriansyah
Summary: A single-phase CuAl2O4 thin film with porous microstructure was successfully synthesized at a low temperature using ultrasonic spray pyrolysis method. The synthesized film showed good photocatalytic performance in decomposing methylene blue dye under solar irradiation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Md Mehedi Hasan, Samiran Roy, Eisuke Tokumitsu, Hye-Yong Chu, Sung Chul Kim, Jin Jang
Summary: By employing one-step annealing, we successfully induced ferroelectricity in spray coated ZrO2 with sputtered amorphous InGaZnO (a-IGZO) capping layer, achieving a large memory window of 1.5 V, high I-ON/I-OFF ratio of 1 x 10(7), and steep subthreshold swing (SS) of 0.12 V/decade. The low thermal expansion coefficient of a-IGZO helped induce the polar orthorhombic phase in the underlying ZrO2 layer by providing suitable mechanical stress. This work provides a new approach for inducing ferroelectricity in ZrO2 for high performance ferroelectric thin film transistors.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Abeer Salah, Ahmed M. Saad, Ahmed A. Aboud
Summary: The pure and Co-doped ZnO thin films were studied with different levels of Co doping. The grain size increased with Co doping, optical band gap showed changes, and the dispersion transitioned from anomalous to normal upon Co doping. The doped materials exhibited reverse saturable absorption and negative nonlinear refraction.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
A. Nancy Anna Anasthasiya, Roopa Kishore Kampara, P. K. Rai, B. G. Jeyaprakash
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Nancy Anna Anasthasiya, S. Ramya, D. Balamurugan, P. K. Rai, B. G. Jeyaprakash
BULLETIN OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
A. Nancy Anna Anasthasiya, S. Ramya, P. K. Rai, B. G. Jeyaprakash
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Parthasarathy Srinivasan, D. Prakalya, B. G. Jeyaprakash
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Kampara Roopa Kishore, D. Balamurugan, B. G. Jeyaprakash
Summary: In this study, PVA/CdO nanofibers were successfully deposited on a glass substrate using an electrospinning method and further processed to yield one-dimensional CdO nano-grains. The calcined CdO showed enhanced response towards formaldehyde vapour at elevated temperatures. The composition, morphology, and sensing mechanism were analyzed and reported.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
T. Sonia, Anna Thomas, B. G. Jeyaprakash
Summary: In this study, tungsten oxide (WO3) nanoparticles were successfully deposited on LEDs, showing improved response towards formaldehyde vapor. The presence of pores and voids in the deposited WO3 nanoparticles played a critical role in enhancing sensing performance. The photo-assisted formaldehyde detection mechanism of WO3 under LED illumination was proposed and discussed.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Roopa Kishore Kampara, T. Sonia, D. Balamurugan, B. G. Jeyaprakash
Summary: Beads free polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/NiO nanofibers with an average diameter of 400 nm were successfully prepared via the electrospinning method. NiO nanograins exhibited good response towards formaldehyde vapor at 350 degrees C with quick response and recovery time. The sensing mechanism of formaldehyde vapor interaction at 350 degrees C with NiO nanograins was proposed.
FRONTIERS OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Roopa Kishore Kampara, Balamurugan Deenadhayalan, Jeyaprakash Beri Gopalakrishnan
Summary: In this work, PVA-based ZnO nanofibers were successfully deposited using the electrospinning method. The resulting ZnO nanofibers had an average diameter of 514 nm and exhibited a one-dimensional structure. After calcination, ZnO nanograins with an average diameter of 32 nm were obtained, showing polycrystalline characteristics. The ZnO nanograins demonstrated good sensing properties towards ethyl acetate vapor at 350 degrees C, with rapid response and recovery times.
JOURNAL OF POROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
T. Sonia, B. G. Jeyaprakash
Summary: ZnO nanostructures were deposited on LED to minimize light loss and achieve low power consumption for vapor detection, with XRD studies confirming polycrystalline nature and morphology analysis showing randomly oriented nanowires. Light-assisted acetone detection in mixed vapor environments was investigated, along with proposing a detection mechanism under light illuminated conditions.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
T. Sonia, D. Balamurugan, B. G. Jeyaprakash
Summary: Zinc Oxide (ZnO) was deposited on glass substrates by spray pyrolysis method at 350°C, showing higher response and selectivity to acetone vapor. The sensor exhibited faster response and recovery towards acetone at the same operating temperature, with good surface compositional stability after continuous exposure for 10 hours.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL
(2021)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Stalin Selvaraj, K. Sri Varshini, T. Sonia, B. G. Jeyaprakash, D. Balamurugan
Summary: A simple and low-cost non-enzymatic method for detecting Sarcosine was presented in this study, utilizing a ZnO-modified ITO working electrode with good analytical characteristics, low detection limit, fast response time, and no interference with other amino acids.
SENSING AND IMAGING
(2021)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
R. Pandeeswari, T. Sonia, D. Balamurugan, B. G. Jeyaprakash
Summary: In this study, nanostructured beta-Bi2O3 thin films were deposited on glass substrates using chemical spray pyrolysis technique. The thin films showed good sensing response towards dimethylamine vapour with a minimum detection limit of 0.5 ppm.
SENSING AND IMAGING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
R. Pandeeswari, B. G. Jeyaprakash, Pandiyarasan Veluswamy, D. Balamurugan
Summary: Cd-doped beta-Ga2O3 thin films were successfully deposited using the spray pyrolysis technique at different concentrations. The results showed that Cd doping induced a change in the crystal structure to monoclinic with (2 0 1) orientation, and the 4% Cd-doped Ga2O3 thin films exhibited excellent sensing properties for low-level detection of ammonia at ambient temperature, including high sensitivity, fast response-recovery time, low hysteresis, and good stability.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
T. Sonia, Anna Thomas, B. G. Jeyaprakash
Summary: In this research, WO3 was deposited using the SILAR method at low temperature, showing good response to formaldehyde detection. Density functional theory studies were conducted to analyze the detection mechanism, electronic properties, and adsorption behavior of oxygen and HCHO on the WO3 surface, providing insights for the development of a sensor capable of detecting HCHO concentrations at the ppm level.
JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Biophysics
Reza Khodadadi, Manouchehr Eghbal, Hamideh Ofoghi, Alireza Balaei, Ali Tamayol, Karen Abrinia, Amir Sanati-Nezhad, Mohamadmahdi Samandari
Summary: This paper introduces an integrated portable centrifugal microfluidic system that automates cell and fluid manipulation for complete blood counting (CBC) analysis at the point-of-care (POC). The system utilizes a specially designed microfluidic disc for cell separation, solution metering and mixing, and cell counting, and is equipped with a custom script for automated quantification of cells. The proposed method shows a strong correlation with the gold standard hematology analyzer for various blood parameters. The portable system offers simplicity, affordability, and low power consumption, making it a potential solution for improving healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings and remote areas.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Nabil H. Bhuiyan, Joon S. Shim
Summary: Developing herd immunity is crucial for changing the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. An AI-driven point-of-care testing platform has been proposed for analyzing the body's response to SARS-CoV-2, and it has been successfully used for quantifying viral proteins and antibodies in blood samples. A data-receptive web-based dashboard system has also been developed for real-time analysis of herd immunity progress.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Alexiane Godain, Timothy M. Vogel, Pascal Fongarland, Naoufel Haddour
Summary: This study provides comprehensive insights into the intricate relationship between shear stress and electroactive biofilms in microbial fuel cells, highlighting the pivotal role of shear stress in influencing the growth kinetics, electrical performance, and physical structure of the biofilms. The study also emphasizes the complexities of extracellular electron transfer mechanisms and the need for complementary metaproteomic analyses.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Linjie Wang, Yixin Chen, Yang Ji, Shujun Zheng, Fei Wang, Caolong Li
Summary: A paper-based biosensor incorporating surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and colorimetric detection has been developed for efficient quantification of intracellular glutathione (GSH). The biosensor exhibits excellent selectivity, stability, and precision, with low detection limits in both SERS and colorimetric modes. It has been successfully utilized for intracellular GSH detection and validated against a commercial GSH assay kit.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Quan Zhou, Jing Wang, Zhen Zhang, Alain Wuethrich, Richard J. Lobb, Matt Trau
Summary: This study presents a biosensor for sensitive detection of EMT-associated biomarkers on extracellular vesicles (EVs) surfaces during targeted therapy. Through longitudinal monitoring of patients, the biosensor shows its ability to identify the EMT-like phenotype switching on circulating EVs during the development of resistance.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Review
Biophysics
Pratika Rai, Sabrina N. Hoba, Celine Buchmann, Robert J. Subirana-Slotos, Christian Kersten, Tanja Schirmeister, Kristina Endres, Bernd Bufe, Alexey Tarasov
Summary: Proteases have been proposed as potential biomarkers for various pathological conditions. The development of protease biosensors offers a more efficient way to investigate dysregulated proteases. This review article presents different optical and electrochemical detection methods for designing biosensors for all major protease families.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Chengxin Liu, Xu Shen, Li Yan, Runlian Qu, Yue Wang, Yaqin He, Zixuan Zhan, Piaopiao Chen, Feng Lin
Summary: In this study, a homogeneous rapid electrochemical aptasensor was developed to quantitatively detect CTCs in lung cancer patients. The aptasensor utilized a DNA nanosphere structure and a complementary aptamer to specifically detect mucin 1 as a marker for CTCs. The assay exhibited high specificity and sensitivity, and the results were consistent with other detection methods.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Danni Xue, Xing Dai, Jialong Zhao, Jiayao Zhang, Huan Liu, Kui Liu, Tao Xu, Chenjie Gu, Xingfei Zhou, Tao Jiang
Summary: In this study, a dual-enhancement SERS substrate based on Ti3C2TX and Ag nanocubes was fabricated for precise quantification of ritonavir and ibrutinib in serum. The formation of numerous electromagnetic hotspots between Ag nanocubes facilitated effective photo-induced charge transfer. The composite substrate showed excellent sensitivity, achieving low detection limits and high recoveries, making it promising for monitoring and identification of clinical blood drug concentration.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Tenghua Zhang, Zihui Xie, Xiaohe Zheng, Yuxin Liang, Yao Lu, Hankang Zhong, Feiyang Qian, Yuqing Zhu, Ruiting Sun, Yan Sheng, Jiaming Hu
Summary: This study reports a technology based on cationic lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles for efficient extracellular vesicle (EV) enrichment and in-situ detection of internal microRNAs. The technology demonstrates high EV enrichment efficiency and sensitive internal RNA detection, making it potentially useful for early pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Wenjie Dai, Gaoxu Chen, Xiaoyan Wang, Shujun Zhen, Chengzhi Huang, Lei Zhan, Yuanfang Li
Summary: In this study, a novel metal organic gel (MOG) with dual electrochemiluminescence (ECL) properties was prepared by simple mixing. The MOG exhibited strong and stable anodic and cathodic ECL signals. By utilizing this MOG, an ECL resonance energy transfer (ECL-RET) biosensor was constructed for ultrasensitive detection of a specific gene. The study developed a straightforward technique for obtaining a single luminescent material with dual signals and expanded the analytical application of MOGs in the realm of ECL.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Lais Canniatti Brazaca, Amanda Hikari Imamura, Rodrigo Vieira Blasques, Jessica Rocha Camargo, Bruno Campos Janegitz, Emanuel Carrilho
Summary: The use of microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (muPADs) for medical diagnosis is a growing trend due to their low cost, easy use, simple manufacturing, and potential for application in low-resource settings. This review focuses on the advances in muPADs for medical diagnostics, discussing their use in detecting various biomarkers in common human biofluids. The challenges of biomarker detection in each sample are examined, along with innovative techniques to overcome these limitations. The commercialization difficulties of muPADs are also considered, along with future trends such as wearable devices and integrated platforms.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Minghong Jian, Xudong Sun, Hua Zhang, Xiaotong Li, Shasha Li, Zhenxin Wang
Summary: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are attractive biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and treatment, but their low abundance in biological samples, especially in the early stages of tumors, makes it challenging to precisely analyze MMP activities. In this study, a peptide microarray-based metal-enhanced fluorescence assay (PMMEFA) is proposed as a sensitive and specific method to simultaneously detect MMP-1, -2, -3, -7, -9, and -13 activities. The PMMEFA showed excellent sensitivity and was capable of detecting MMP activities in various matrices.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
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Biophysics
Kyung Ho Kim, Eunsu Ryu, Zinah Hilal Khaleel, Sung Eun Seo, Lina Kim, Yong Ho Kim, Hyun Gyu Park, Oh Seok Kwon
Summary: We have developed a novel strategy for discriminative detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants using the plasmonic photothermal effect of gold nanofilms and digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR) technology. With this method, we were able to detect the delta and omicron variants with high sensitivity within 25 minutes from COVID-19 patients' clinical samples, making it a rapid and accurate point-of-care testing tool.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Zepeng Kang, Yuanming Wang, Haiyan Song, Xueli Wang, Job Zhang, Zhiguang Zhu
Summary: By designing a wearable and flexible lactic-acid/O2 EBFC with an air-breathing biocathode, the limitations of biocathode are effectively solved. The optimal performance conditions are determined through experiments, and the EBFC is successfully applied to power a low-power device.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Huayun Chen, Zhiheng You, Yuhui Hong, Xiao Wang, Mingming Zhao, Yushi Luan, Yibin Ying, Yixian Wang
Summary: This study developed a colorimetric sensor array using gas-responsive two-dimensional metal-organic framework (MOF) composites for highly sensitive detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The dye/Zn-2(bim)(4) composites-based sensor arrays showed enhanced sensitivity and anti-interference properties. The findings demonstrate the potential use of dye/Zn-2(bim)(4) sensor arrays for early perception of plant diseases.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
