Review
Polymer Science
Xuelian Li, Weizhong Zhang, Jingpeng Li, Xiaoyan Li, Neng Li, Zhenhua Zhang, Dapeng Zhang, Fei Rao, Yuhe Chen
Summary: This article reviews the preparation methods and performance evaluation of transparent bamboo, and discusses its potential applications. Transparent bamboo has advantages such as lightweight, excellent light transmittance, and environmental sustainability, making it a promising alternative for advanced energy-efficient building materials and optoelectronic devices.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fatemehsadat Parvis, Gary J. Blanchard, Greg M. Swain
Summary: The electrochemical behavior of boron-doped diamond optically transparent electrodes (BDDOTEs) in different room-temperature ionic liquids (RTILs) was evaluated, and it was found that the different RTILs had little effect on the working potential window, capacitance, and current of the BDDOTEs.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Rayyan Manwar, Kamran Avanaki
Summary: Ultrasound (US) transducer is a crucial component for hybrid or combination imaging modalities. However, conventional US transducers are opaque, limiting optical illumination and system performance. To overcome these drawbacks, optically transparent ultrasound transducers (TUTs) have been explored, including piezoelectric and microelectromechanical system-based capacitive and piezoelectric ultrasonic transducers. This article compares the materials and fabrication process used to make different types of TUT.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Artem N. Kuzovlev, Anatoly K. Evseev, Irina V. Goroncharovskaya, Aslan K. Shabanov, Sergey S. Petrikov
Summary: Electrochemical methods have long been used in studying living systems, with the introduction of optically transparent electrodes allowing for a new level of cell activity research. The use of optically transparent electrodes enables simultaneous electrochemical and microscopic analysis of living cells, providing detailed insights into the influence of electrode potential on different cell types. Despite the advantages of using optically transparent electrodes, there is a lack of publications in this area.
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alexey Osipkov, Mstislav Makeev, Elizaveta Konopleva, Natalia Kudrina, Leonid Gorobinskiy, Pavel Mikhalev, Dmitriy Ryzhenko, Gleb Yurkov
Summary: This study focused on the development of transparent electrodes based on highly conductive mesh structures, with the analysis and selection of technological approaches to achieve high Q factor materials. The manufacturing process involved creating grooves on a transparent substrate using photolithography, followed by reactive ion plasma etching and chemical deposition for metallization. Experimental samples showed a sheet resistance of around 0.1 ohm/sq and over 60% light transmittance in the visible wavelength range.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Zachary J. Silva, Christopher R. Valenta, Gregory D. Durgin
Summary: Over the past 30 years, optically transparent conductors have revolutionized electronics, with Transparent Conducting Films (TCFs) being the most commonly used. These materials provide both optical transparency and electrical conductivity, making them versatile for various applications.
IEEE ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION MAGAZINE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haim Grebel
Summary: The study investigates the optical and thermal effects of sub-micrometer SiC particles embedded in active carbon electrodes. Using Charge-Discharge experiments, it is found that the relative optically related capacitance increase can be significant. The research also shows that optical effects and thermal effects have different impacts on capacitance changes.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Meenakshi Sharma, Ravikant Adalati, Ashwani Kumar, Manan Mehta, Ramesh Chandra
Summary: In this study, a novel approach to construct an optically transparent asymmetric supercapacitor (Trans-ASC) was demonstrated. The Trans-ASC exhibited remarkable electrochemical properties and outstanding cycling stability, making it a potential candidate for energy storage and transparent electronic devices.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Limin Ma, Han Xu, Zhengang Lu, Jiubin Tan
Summary: This study proposes a graphene-based microwave absorber that combines broadband absorption, high optical transparency, and insensitivity to incident angle. The absorber achieves a 90% absorption bandwidth of 10 GHz and can be tuned by adjusting the thickness of the dielectric layer. It offers a viable solution for effectively integrating broadband and near-unity microwave absorption with high optical transparency.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lior Snarski, Idan Biran, Tatyana Bendikov, Iddo Pinkas, Mark A. Iron, Ifat Kaplan-Ashiri, Haim Weissman, Boris Rybtchinski
Summary: In this study, single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) were efficiently exfoliated and functionalized using a common dye molecule, resulting in highly mechanical robust and electrically conductive SWCNT materials. Flexible transparent conductive electrodes based on these materials showed excellent optoelectronic performance suitable for touch screens and LEDs.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jessica Barichello, Donatella Spadaro, Sara Gullace, Alessandro Sinopoli, Pietro Calandra, Alessia Irrera, Fabio Matteocci, Giuseppe Calogero, Stefano Caramori, Carlo Alberto Bignozzi
Summary: A transparent electrode made of gold nanoparticles was created using chemical reduction. It was compared with a commonly used gold-film-coated electrode to investigate its potential as a counter-electrode in dye-sensitized solar cells. The study found that the gold nanoparticles electrode achieved 80% average visible transmittance and showed promise for use in DSSCs.
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Hong Yang, Hang Wang, Taoyang Cai, Shangjie Ge-Zhang, Hongbo Mu
Summary: Transparent wood, derived from natural wood, overcomes its mechanical limitations and perishable nature, and offers remarkable properties for various applications, including architecture and aesthetic decoration. However, challenges remain in achieving large-scale production and optimizing material performance, highlighting the need for further research and development in this field.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Daniela Wloch, Natalia Herrera, Koon-Yang Lee
Summary: This study presents a method of producing ductile paper by treating bacterial cellulose nanofibrils with acid and alkali. The treated nanopaper exhibits a ductile response under uniaxial tension, although with lower tensile modulus and strength. Transparent bacterial cellulose/acrylic composites were also obtained by impregnating the treated nanopaper with acrylated urethane resin.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
William R. Heineman, Nicholas Winograd, William B. Jensen
Summary: The article reviews the central role played by Theodore Ted Kuwana and his research group in the invention and early development of spectroelectrochemistry at optically transparent electrodes (OTEs), as well as topics including rapid scan spectrometer development and applications to kinetics of chemical reactions and redox active biological compounds. Relevant work of other contemporary research groups is also presented.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jing Xu, Yuancheng Fan, Xiaopeng Su, Jing Guo, Jiaxing Zhu, Quanhong Fu, Fuli Zhang
Summary: The optically transparent metamaterial microwave absorber shows wide operation angle, high absorptivity, and potential applications in various fields.
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Paige A. Reed, Bryan A. Lagasse, Carlos D. Garcia
Summary: Hydrogen peroxide may be present on the surface of Europa and Enceladus, potentially serving as an energy source for life-forms but also interfering with current detection technologies. In order to address this issue, researchers have immobilized catalase onto silica particles and used it in combination with a microfluidic paper-based analytical device for selective sample pretreatment.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ezequiel Vidal, Anabela S. Lorenzetti, Carlos D. Garcia, Claudia E. Domini
Summary: A fully-functional smartphone-based spectrophotometer was designed using 3D printing, with excellent analytical performance. The device can be interfaced with a variety of smartphones and is versatile for both laboratory and low-income community analytical challenges.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Lucas B. Ayres, Federico J. V. Gomez, Jeb R. Linton, Maria F. Silva, Carlos D. Garcia
Summary: In the past decade, artificial intelligence has grown into a vibrant discipline with the capacity to process large amounts of information and interact with humans. Despite advancements, AI support for analytical purposes in the chemical world has been mostly limited to data-intensive methodologies, with potential for wider application as AI matures.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tomas E. Benavidez, Jose D. S. Guerra, Carlos D. Garcia
Summary: The study applied dielectric spectroscopy as a simple and fast method for guiding protein adsorption experiments, demonstrating that lysozyme responds more efficiently to signals with lower frequencies. Experimental data confirmed that the highest adsorbed amounts of lysozyme were obtained at the lowest tested frequencies (0.1-1.0 Hz), in line with the corresponding dielectric features of the protein.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ricardo Elia Dazat, Ezequiel Vidal, Anabela S. Lorenzetti, Carlos D. Garcia, Claudia Domini, Maria F. Silva, Federico J. Gomez
Summary: Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES) are one of the greenest solvents, but their synthesis typically requires access to power. This report describes a method using a 3D-printed solar concentrator for on-site preparation of NADES, which not only provides a simple way to adjust synthetic conditions but also represents the greenest method reported to date.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sergio A. Urzua, Perla Y. Sauceda-Olono, Carlos D. Garcia, Christopher D. Cooper
Summary: This study simulated the adsorption process of proteins on solid surfaces and found that an external electric field can significantly affect the orientation and catalytic activity. Experimental results demonstrate that electrostatic interactions can be used to control the orientation of adsorbed proteins, which is of great importance for the development of catalytic surfaces.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Anabel Laza, Ana Godoy, Sirley Pereira, Pedro R. Aranda, Carlos D. Garcia, Julio Raba, Franco A. Bertolino
Summary: A simple sensor for the determination of progesterone has been developed using a molecularly imprinted polymer. The sensor showed good linear response, selectivity, and stability, making it a promising alternative for analysis of progesterone.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lucas de Brito Ayres, University Jordan Brooks, Kristi Whitehead, Carlos D. Garcia
Summary: Several groups have explored the development of electrochemical paper-based wearable devices for detecting metabolites in sweat. However, there are challenges that need to be addressed before these sensors can be widely used in clinical interventions. This study presents a wearable electrochemical biosensor using paper-derived carbon electrodes, sputtered gold, and chitosan, which has the potential to detect Staphylococcus aureus.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Finja Krebs, Holger Zagst, Matthias Stein, Ratih Ratih, Robert Minkner, Mais Olabi, Sophie Hartung, Christin Scheller, Blanca H. Lapizco-Encinas, Cari Sanger-van de Griend, Carlos D. Garcia, Hermann Waetzig
Summary: This article supports the development of selective, precise, fast, and validated capillary electrophoresis (CE) methods. It follows a similar article from 1998 and highlights the continuing relevance of its fundamentals while showcasing the significant achievements made in the last 25 years. With a focus on pharmaceutical and biological applications, the successful use of CE is demonstrated through over 600 carefully selected references, providing a comprehensive overview of the field. The article also includes sections on sample pretreatment, microchip CE, and a revised section on method development for protein analytes and biomolecules.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Lucas Ayres, Tomas Benavidez, Armelle Varillas, Jeb Linton, Daniel C. Whitehead, Carlos D. Garcia
Summary: Lipid oxidation is a major issue in products containing unsaturated fatty acids. Antioxidants are commonly added to control this process, but predicting the interactions of antioxidant mixtures has been challenging. In this study, an artificial intelligence model based on deep learning was used to predict the interaction types of antioxidant combinations. The addition of chemically relevant experimental data improved the model's performance and provided accurate predictions.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Federico J. V. Gomez, Ezequiel Vidal, Claudia E. Domini, Graciela Zanini, Maria Fernanda Silva, Carlos D. Garcia
Summary: Natural polymers, such as sodium alginate (ALG), offer various advantages like low cost, wide availability, biocompatibility, and biodegradability. This study aims to design and fabricate a new polymeric deep eutectic solvent (ALGPODES) using ALG and utilize it to develop colorimetric biosensors. The formed ALG beads have a narrow size distribution (2.9 +/- 0.1 mm), permeable structure, and large internal cavities (25-100 μm). The beads demonstrated their applicability in analytical applications by integrating three sensing platforms and analyzing real food samples.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lucas B. Ayres, Grayson Weavil, Mays Alhoubani, Barbara G. S. Guinati, Carlos D. Garcia
Summary: This manuscript provides a comprehensive analysis of Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES) reported in the past decade. It highlights the crucial role of choline chloride as the predominant hydrogen bond acceptor and the need for a careful balance in favor of hydrogen bond donors. The study emphasizes the importance of small molecules over polymers in the formation of successful NADES, and the considerations for selecting and ensuring compatibility of NADES components, particularly with respect to the incorporation of water.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Joao Paulo B. de Almeida, Vinicius de A. Carvalho, Leandro P. da Silva, Maysa L. do Nascimento, Severino B. de Oliveira, Matheus V. Maia, Willian T. Suarez, Carlos D. Garcia, Vagner B. dos Santos
Summary: The article presents the development of a Lab-on-a-Drone system for in situ detection of contaminants in environmental water samples. The system, mounted on a drone, allows remote control via Wi-Fi and real-time data transmission to a smartphone. The system demonstrates the ability to detect Pb2+ in environmental waters using voltammetry with a detection limit of 0.062 μg L-1. The Lab-on-a-Drone offers a fast, low-cost, and autonomous solution for monitoring environmental waters, providing accurate and precise data for decision making.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Stella Schuster da Silva, Mylena Lemes Cunha, Lucas B. Ayres, Carlos D. Garcia, Lucas Blanes
Summary: Lateral flow assays (LFAs) are widely used paper-based biosensors for rapid detection and quantification of analytes. LFAs have shown great potential as point-of-care (POC) tools, especially for time-sensitive decisions like cardiovascular events. This comprehensive review consolidates the existing scientific literature on LFAs targeting cardiovascular biomarkers, providing insights into the potential and future directions of LFAs in cardiovascular diagnostics.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2023)
