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Pourmadadi M, Soleimani Dinani H, Saeidi Tabar F, Khassi K, Janfaza S, Tasnim N, Hoorfar M. Properties and Applications of Graphene and Its Derivatives in Biosensors for Cancer Detection: A Comprehensive Review. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12050269. [PMID: 35624570 PMCID: PMC9138779 DOI: 10.3390/bios12050269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases worldwide, and there is a critical need for diagnostic platforms for applications in early cancer detection. The diagnosis of cancer can be made by identifying abnormal cell characteristics such as functional changes, a number of vital proteins in the body, abnormal genetic mutations and structural changes, and so on. Identifying biomarker candidates such as DNA, RNA, mRNA, aptamers, metabolomic biomolecules, enzymes, and proteins is one of the most important challenges. In order to eliminate such challenges, emerging biomarkers can be identified by designing a suitable biosensor. One of the most powerful technologies in development is biosensor technology based on nanostructures. Recently, graphene and its derivatives have been used for diverse diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Graphene-based biosensors have exhibited significant performance with excellent sensitivity, selectivity, stability, and a wide detection range. In this review, the principle of technology, advances, and challenges in graphene-based biosensors such as field-effect transistors (FET), fluorescence sensors, SPR biosensors, and electrochemical biosensors to detect different cancer cells is systematically discussed. Additionally, we provide an outlook on the properties, applications, and challenges of graphene and its derivatives, such as Graphene Oxide (GO), Reduced Graphene Oxide (RGO), and Graphene Quantum Dots (GQDs), in early cancer detection by nanobiosensors.
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- Mehrab Pourmadadi
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 1417935840, Iran; (M.P.); (F.S.T.)
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409, USA;
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 1417935840, Iran; (M.P.); (F.S.T.)
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 8415683111, Iran;
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada; (S.J.); (N.T.)
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada; (S.J.); (N.T.)
- School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, Canada
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada; (S.J.); (N.T.)
- School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, Canada
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Kim JM, Bak JM, Lim B, Jung YJ, Park BC, Park MJ, Park JM, Lee HI, Jung SH. Background color dependent photonic multilayer films for anti-counterfeiting labeling. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:5377-5383. [PMID: 35319042 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr08482h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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A new concept for anti-counterfeiting security films that utilize the humidity from human breath to reveal a QR code on color-tunable one-dimensional (1D) PC films is presented. The 1D PC film was fabricated on a transparent polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrate via sequential alternate layer deposition of photo-crosslinkable poly(2-vinylnaphthalene-co-benzophenone acrylate) (P(2VN-co-BPA)) and quaternized poly(4-vinylpyridine-co-benzophenone acrylate) (P(4VP-co-BPA)) (P4QP-51%). The films exhibited remarkable color transitions with reliable reversibility and reproducibility. Films placed on a black background exhibited the full visible spectrum color in a high humidity environment. Additionally, films placed on a white background displayed three different composite colors, including yellow, magenta, and cyan. These films with vivid color transitions in a high humidity environment can be applied as anti-counterfeiting films. A hidden QR code was also laser printed on the initial PC film to enhance the film's anti-counterfeiting security capabilities. These colorimetric 1D PC films can be used as anti-counterfeiting labels and for information storage.
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- Jeong Min Kim
- Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), 45, Jongga-ro, Jung-gu, Ulsan, 44429, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Ulsan, 12, Techno saneop-ro 55beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan, 44776, Republic of Korea.
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- Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), 45, Jongga-ro, Jung-gu, Ulsan, 44429, Republic of Korea.
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- Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), 45, Jongga-ro, Jung-gu, Ulsan, 44429, Republic of Korea.
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- Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science, 267 Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), 45, Jongga-ro, Jung-gu, Ulsan, 44429, Republic of Korea.
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- Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), 45, Jongga-ro, Jung-gu, Ulsan, 44429, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Ulsan, 12, Techno saneop-ro 55beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan, 44776, Republic of Korea.
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- Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), 45, Jongga-ro, Jung-gu, Ulsan, 44429, Republic of Korea.
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Durrani S, Zhang J, Yang Z, Pang AP, Zeng J, Sayed SM, Khan A, Zhang Y, Wu FG, Lin F. Plant-derived Ca, N, S-Doped carbon dots for fast universal cell imaging and intracellular Congo red detection. Anal Chim Acta 2022; 1202:339672. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2022.339672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Truskewycz A, Yin H, Halberg N, Lai DTH, Ball AS, Truong VK, Rybicka AM, Cole I. Carbon Dot Therapeutic Platforms: Administration, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, Toxicity, and Therapeutic Potential. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2106342. [PMID: 35088534 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202106342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Ultrasmall nanoparticles are often grouped under the broad umbrella term of "nanoparticles" when reported in the literature. However, for biomedical applications, their small sizes give them intimate interactions with biological species and endow them with unique functional physiochemical properties. Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are an emerging class of ultrasmall nanoparticles which have demonstrated considerable biocompatibility and have been employed as potent theragnostic platforms. These particles find application for increasing drug solubility and targeting, along with facilitating the passage of drugs across impermeable membranes (i.e., blood brain barrier). Further functionality can be triggered by various environmental conditions or external stimuli (i.e., pH, temperature, near Infrared (NIR) light, ultrasound), and their intrinsic fluorescence is valuable for diagnostic applications. The focus of this review is to shed light on the therapeutic potential of CQDs and identify how they travel through the body, reach their site of action, administer therapeutic effect, and are excreted. Investigation into their toxicity and compatibility with larger nanoparticle carriers is also examined. The future of CQDs for theragnostic applications is promising due to their multifunctional attributes and documented biocompatibility. As nanomaterial platforms become more commonplace in clinical treatments, the commercialization of CQD therapeutics is anticipated.
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- Adam Truskewycz
- School of Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing and Fabrication, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
- Department of Biomedicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, 5020, Norway
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- School of Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing and Fabrication, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
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- Department of Biomedicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, 5020, Norway
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- Institute of Health and Sport (IHES), Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3011, Australia
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- ARC Training Centre for the Transformation of Australia Biosolids Resource, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
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- School of Science, Engineering and Health, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
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- Oncovet Clinical Research, Parc Eurasante, 80 Rue du Dr Alexandre Yersin, Loos, F-59120, France
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- School of Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing and Fabrication, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
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Döring A, Ushakova E, Rogach AL. Chiral carbon dots: synthesis, optical properties, and emerging applications. LIGHT, SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS 2022; 11:75. [PMID: 35351850 PMCID: PMC8964749 DOI: 10.1038/s41377-022-00764-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Carbon dots are luminescent carbonaceous nanoparticles that can be endowed with chiral properties, making them particularly interesting for biomedical applications due to their low cytotoxicity and facile synthesis. In recent years, synthetic efforts leading to chiral carbon dots with other attractive optical properties such as two-photon absorption and circularly polarized light emission have flourished. We start this review by introducing examples of molecular chirality and its origins and providing a summary of chiroptical spectroscopy used for its characterization. Then approaches used to induce chirality in nanomaterials are reviewed. In the main part of this review we focus on chiral carbon dots, introducing their fabrication techniques such as bottom-up and top-down chemical syntheses, their morphology, and optical/chiroptical properties. We then consider emerging applications of chiral carbon dots in sensing, bioimaging, and catalysis, and conclude this review with a summary and future challenges.
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- Aaron Döring
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Centre for Functional Photonics (CFP), City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Center of Information Optical Technologies, ITMO University, Saint Petersburg, 197101, Russia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Centre for Functional Photonics (CFP), City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, 518057, Shenzhen, China.
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Dual Fluorometric Detection of Fe 3+ and Hg 2+ Ions in an Aqueous Medium Using Carbon Quantum Dots as a "Turn-off" Fluorescence Sensor. J Fluoresc 2022; 32:1143-1154. [PMID: 35318547 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-022-02922-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The present study aimed to develop a carbon dots-based fluorescence (FL) sensor that can detect more than one pollutant simultaneously in the same aqueous solution. The carbon dots-based FL sensor has been prepared by employing a facile hydrothermal method using citric acid and ethylenediamine as precursors. The as-synthesized CDs displayed excellent hydrophilicity, good photostability and blue fluorescence under UV light. They have been used as an efficient "turn-off" FL sensor for dual sensing of Fe3+ and Hg2+ ions in an aqueous medium with high sensitivity and selectivity through a static quenching mechanism. The lowest limit of detection (LOD) for Fe3+ and Hg2+ ions was found to be 0.406 µM and 0.934 µM, respectively over the concentration range of 0-50 µM. Therefore, the present work provides an effective strategy to monitor the concentration of Fe3+ and Hg2+ ions simultaneously in an aqueous medium using environment-friendly CDs.
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A Review on the Use of Biochar Derived Carbon Quantum Dots Production for Sensing Applications. CHEMOSENSORS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors10030117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Since their discovery, carbon dots have attracted a great deal of interest for their perspective biological applications. Nevertheless, the quenching of carbon dots photoluminescence represents an interesting feature for quantitative analysis in very low concentration of many species. A particular approach for the production of carbon dots is the use of biochar, a carbonized biomass, as a precursor. In this work, we overview the main achievements accomplished by using biochar-derived carbon dots for detecting and quantifying inorganic and organic species. We also provide background knowledge of the main properties, production and purification routes of carbon dots.
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He Y, Hu C, Li Z, Wu C, Zeng Y, Peng C. Multifunctional carbon nanomaterials for diagnostic applications in infectious diseases and tumors. Mater Today Bio 2022; 14:100231. [PMID: 35280329 PMCID: PMC8896867 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2022.100231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Infectious diseases (such as Corona Virus Disease 2019) and tumors pose a tremendous challenge to global public health. Early diagnosis of infectious diseases and tumors can lead to effective control and early intervention of the patient's condition. Over the past few decades, carbon nanomaterials (CNs) have attracted widespread attention in different scientific disciplines. In the field of biomedicine, carbon nanotubes, graphene, carbon quantum dots and fullerenes have the ability of improving the accuracy of the diagnosis by the improvement of the diagnostic approaches. Therefore, this review highlights their applications in the diagnosis of infectious diseases and tumors over the past five years. Recent advances in the field of biosensing, bioimaging, and nucleic acid amplification by such CNs are introduced and discussed, emphasizing the importance of their unique properties in infectious disease and tumor diagnosis and the challenges and opportunities that exist for future clinical applications. Although the application of CNs in the diagnosis of several diseases is still at a beginning stage, biosensors, bioimaging technologies and nucleic acid amplification technologies built on CNs represent a new generation of promising diagnostic tools that further support their potential application in infectious disease and tumor diagnosis. Carbon nanomaterials (CNs) are systematically introduced in this review. This review studies the application of CNs in infectious diseases and tumors diagnosis. CNs act as potent nanostructures for biosensing, bioimaging, & nucleic acid amplification. New CN-based detection methods were introduced to detect SARS-CoV-2. The challenges and prospects of CN-based diagnostic assays are also discussed.
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Chu X, Chen T, Cao Y. The Parallel Fluorescence Determination of Iron(III), Terbium(III) and Europium(III) Ions Using The Coal-derived Carbon Dot. Microchem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.107255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Fluorescent carbon dots for sensing metal ions and small molecules. CHINESE JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjac.2021.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Lin YS, Yang ZY, Anand A, Huang CC, Chang HT. Carbon dots with polarity-tunable characteristics for the selective detection of sodium copper chlorophyllin and copper ions. Anal Chim Acta 2022; 1191:339311. [PMID: 35033242 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2021.339311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Compared to water-soluble carbon dots (CDs) the properties and applications of hydrophobic CDs are rarely addressed. In this study, a one-pot, simple chemical oxidation approach has been applied to synthesize hydrophobic carbon dots (TO-CDs) at room temperature from triolein (TO) in concentrated sulfuric acid solution. Sodium copper chlorophyllin (SCC) quenches the fluorescence of TO-CDs by a photoinduced electron transfer process. Upon excitation at 400 nm, the fluorescence intensity of TO-CDs probe at 500 nm shows a linear response against the SCC concentration ranging from 1.0 to 10 μM, with a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.61 μM. Quantitation of SCC in flavored drinks shows percentage recovery (%R) vaues of 98-103% and relative standard deviation (RSD) values less than 6.5%. The hydrophobic TO-CDs can be converted into hydrophilic TO-CDs through hydrolysis in NaOH solution. The presence of sulfonyl groups on the hydrophilic TO-CDs enhances the coordination ability of the CDs toward Cu2+ ions, leading to fluorescence quenching which allows for the detection of Cu2+ ions with LOD of 0.21 μM and a linear range of 0.5-10 μM. The hydrophilic TO-CD probe possesses high selectivity toward Cu2+ ions (tolerance at least ten-fold comparative to other metal ions). The assay has been validated with the analysis of spiked soil samples, with %R values of Cu concentration of 97.8-99.0% and RSDs below 2.0%. The surface tunable CD probes demonstrate their potential for the rapid screening of Cu2+ ions in environmental samples and SCC in foods.
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- Yu-Syuan Lin
- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, 20224, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, 20224, Taiwan; Center of Excellence for the Oceans, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, 20224, Taiwan; School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan.
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Liu Z, Jia R, Chen F, Yan G, Tian W, Zhang J, Zhang J. Electrochemical process of early-stage corrosion detection based on N-doped carbon dots with superior Fe 3+ responsiveness. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 606:567-576. [PMID: 34411829 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.08.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Iron corrosion is a subject of great technological importance and extensive public concern. However, the highly efficient detection of iron corrosion at early stage is still a challenging task. Herein, bright fluorescent carbon dots (CDs) with superior response to Fe3+ were prepared by simple solvothermal process based on citric acid and ammonia. The obtained CDs are able to rapidly, sensitively and selectively respond to Fe3+. The quantitative analysis showed that the CDs exhibited a linear response to Fe3+ in the range of 10 to 300 µM, with a detection limit of 0.9 μM. And the fluorescence quenching of CDs was obvious enough to be detected by the naked eyes. Such promising responsiveness of CDs offers a great opportunity for real-time and visual detection of Fe3+ during electrochemical corrosion process. In addition, due to the excellent stability and solubility of CDs, patterned papers and hydrogels have been fabricated utilizing cellulose and PVA as matrices. The as-prepared biocompatible, environmental-friendly and disposable CDs based fluorescent materials were successfully used for detecting the degree of iron corrosion. This could provide a simple and visual strategy for monitoring the safety of structural metal materials.
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- Zheng Liu
- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China.
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
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- Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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Surana K, Mehra RM, Soni SS, Bhattacharya B. Real-time photovoltaic parameters assessment of carbon quantum dots showing strong blue emission. RSC Adv 2022; 12:1352-1360. [PMID: 35425173 PMCID: PMC8978817 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra07634e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The need for replacing conventional sources of energy with renewable ones has been on a swift rise since the last couple of decades. In this context, the progress in third-generation solar cells has taken a good leap in the last couple of years with increasing prospects of high efficiency, stability, and lifetime. Quite recently, a new form of carbon has been discovered accidentally in the form of carbon quantum dots (C QD), which is being pursued actively owing to its chemical stability and luminescent properties. In the current work, we report highly luminescent C QD prepared via a simple hydrothermal route. Transmission electron microscopy revealed an average particle size of 3.4 nm. The prepared C QD were used in a co-sensitized solar cell, where an improvement in the device characteristics was observed. The enhancement in the device characteristics is supported by impedance and electron life-time analysis. Further, the time-dependent analysis of the current and voltage revealed the functioning of the solar cell in real-time condition. Carbon QD showing bright blue fluorescence aid in improving the photovoltaic parameters in a co-sensitized solar cell. Time-dependent I–V analysis revealed the real-time functioning of the device.![]()
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- Karan Surana
- Centre of Excellence on Solar Cells & Renewable Energy, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University Greater Noida - 201310 U.P. India.,Department of Chemistry, Sardar Patel University Vallabh Vidyanagar Anand - 388120 Gujarat India
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- Centre of Excellence on Solar Cells & Renewable Energy, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University Greater Noida - 201310 U.P. India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sardar Patel University Vallabh Vidyanagar Anand - 388120 Gujarat India
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- Centre of Excellence on Solar Cells & Renewable Energy, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University Greater Noida - 201310 U.P. India.,Department of Physics, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi - 221005 U.P. India
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Tsai MJ, Liao KS, Wu JY. A Water-Stable 2-Fold Interpenetrating cds Net as a Bifunctional Fluorescence-Responsive Sensor for Selective Detection of Cr(III) and Cr(VI) Ions. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12010158. [PMID: 35010108 PMCID: PMC8746465 DOI: 10.3390/nano12010158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Reactions of ZnSO4∙7H2O, N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-4-(pyridin-4-yl)-1,8-naphthalimide (NI-mbpy-34), and 5-bromobenzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid (Br-1,3-H2bdc) afforded a luminescent coordination polymer, [Zn(Br-1,3-bdc)(NI-mbpy-34)]n (1), under hydro(solvo)thermal conditions. Single-crystal X-ray structure analysis revealed that 1 features a three-dimensional (3-D) 2-fold interpenetrating cds (or CdSO4) net topology with the point symbol of (65·8), where the Zn(II) centers are considered as 4-connected square-planar nodes. X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) patterns and thermogravimetric (TG) analysis confirmed that 1 shows high chemical and thermal stabilities. Notably, 1 displayed solvent dependent photoluminescence properties; the fluorescence intensity and emission maximum of 1 in different solvent suspensions varied when a solvent was changed. Furthermore, the H2O suspension of 1 exhibited blue fluorescence emission and thus can be treated as a selective and sensitive fluorescent probe for turn-on detection of Cr3+ cations through absorbance caused enhancement (ACE) mechanism and turn-off detection of Cr2O72−/CrO42− anions through collaboration of the absorption competition and energy transfer process, with limit of detection (LOD) as low as μM scale.
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Naikoo GA, Awan T, Salim H, Arshad F, Hassan IU, Pedram MZ, Ahmed W, Faruck HL, Aljabali AAA, Mishra V, Serrano‐Aroca Á, Goyal R, Negi P, Birkett M, Nasef MM, Charbe NB, Bakshi HA, Tambuwala MM. Fourth-generation glucose sensors composed of copper nanostructures for diabetes management: A critical review. Bioeng Transl Med 2022; 7:e10248. [PMID: 35111949 PMCID: PMC8780923 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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More than five decades have been invested in understanding glucose biosensors. Yet, this immensely versatile field has continued to gain attention from the scientific world to better understand and diagnose diabetes. However, such extensive work done to improve glucose sensing devices has still not yielded desirable results. Drawbacks like the necessity of the invasive finger-pricking step and the lack of optimization of diagnostic interventions still need to be considered to improve the testing process of diabetic patients. To upgrade the glucose-sensing devices and reduce the number of intermediary steps during glucose measurement, fourth-generation glucose sensors (FGGS) have been introduced. These sensors, made using robust electrocatalytic copper nanostructures, improve diagnostic efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This review aims to present the essential scientific progress in copper nanostructure-based FGGS in the past 10 years (2010 to present). After a short introduction, we presented the working principles of these sensors. We then highlighted the importance of copper nanostructures as advanced electrode materials to develop reliable real-time FGGS. Finally, we cover the advantages, shortcomings, and prospects for developing highly sensitive, stable, and specific FGGS.
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- Gowhar A. Naikoo
- Department of Mathematics and SciencesCollege of Arts and Applied Sciences, Dhofar UniversitySalalahOman
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- Department of Mathematics and SciencesCollege of Arts and Applied Sciences, Dhofar UniversitySalalahOman
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- Department of Mathematics and SciencesCollege of Arts and Applied Sciences, Dhofar UniversitySalalahOman
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- Department of BiochemistryAligarh Muslim UniversityAligarhIndia
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering—Energy DivisionK.N. Toosi University of TechnologyTehranIran
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- School of Mathematics and PhysicsCollege of Science, University of LincolnLincolnUK
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- Departmnt of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical TechnologyYarmouk UniversityIrbidJordan
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- School of Pharmaceutical SciencesLovely Professional UniversityPhagwaraPunjabIndia
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- Biomaterials and Bioengineering LabTranslational Research Centre San Alberto Magno, Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente MártirValenciaSpain
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- School of Pharmaceutical SciencesShoolini University of Biotechnology and Management SciencesSolanIndia
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- School of Pharmaceutical SciencesShoolini University of Biotechnology and Management SciencesSolanIndia
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- Department of Mechanical and Construction EngineeringNorthumbria UniversityNewcastle upon TyneUK
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- Department of PharmacySchool of Applied Science, University of HuddersfieldUK
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- Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesRangel College of Pharmacy, Texas A&M UniversityKingsvilleTexasUSA
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical ScienceUlster UniversityColeraineUK
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Fan P, Liu C, Hu C, Li F, Lin X, Xiao F, Liang H, Li L, Yang S. Orange-emissive N,S-co-doped carbon dots for label-free and sensitive fluorescence assay of vitamin B 12. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj04706j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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N,S-CDs with orange fluorescent emission were synthesized via a hydrothermal method using o-phenylenediamine and thiourea. A novel fluorometric method for the determination of VB12 based on the IFE was established.
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- Pengfei Fan
- School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, People's Republic of China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, People's Republic of China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, People's Republic of China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, People's Republic of China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, People's Republic of China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, People's Republic of China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, People's Republic of China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, People's Republic of China
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Wu J, Chen G, Jia Y, Ji C, Wang Y, Zhou Y, Leblanc RM, Peng Z. Carbon dot composites for bioapplications: a review. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:843-869. [DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02446a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Recent advancements in the synthesis of carbon dot composites and their applications in biomedical fields (bioimaging, drug delivery and biosensing) have been carefully summarized. The current challenges and future trends of CD composites in this field have also been discussed.
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- Jiajia Wu
- School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmacology for Natural Products, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmacology for Natural Products, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, 1301 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33146, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, 1301 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33146, USA
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- School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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Karmakar A, Li J. Luminescent MOFs (LMOFs): Recent Advancement Towards a Greener WLED Technology. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:10768-10788. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cc03330e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The replacement of the traditional incandescent, halogen and fluorescent lamps by white light emitting diodes (WLEDs) is expected to reduce the global electricity consumption by one-third by 2030, according to...
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Nkeumaleu AT, Benetti D, Haddadou I, Di Mare M, Ouellet-Plamondon CM, Rosei F. Brewery spent grain derived carbon dots for metal sensing. RSC Adv 2022; 12:11621-11627. [PMID: 35481069 PMCID: PMC9009306 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra00048b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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This article presents a proof-of-concept to recycle microbrewery waste as a carbon source for synthesizing carbon dots (CDs). A simple method has been developed to synthesize water-soluble CDs based on microwave irradiation of brewery spent grain. The structures and optical properties of the CDs were characterized by ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and transmission electron microscopy. The effects of reaction time, temperature and pH on the properties of carbon dots were studied. These CDs were found to be spherical with an average diameter of 5.3 nm, N-doped, containing many functional groups (hydroxyl, ethers, esters, carboxyl and amino groups), and to exhibit good photoluminescence with a fluorescent quantum yield of 14%. Finally, the interaction between carbon dots and metal ions was investigated towards developing CDs as a sensing technology for water treatment, food quality and safety detection. This article presents a proof-of-concept to recycle microbrewery waste as a carbon source for synthesizing carbon dots (CDs).![]()
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- Aurel Thibaut Nkeumaleu
- École de technologie supérieure, Université du Québec, 1100 Notre-Dame West, Montréal, H3C 1K3, Canada
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- INRS, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, QC J3X 1P7, Canada
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- École de technologie supérieure, Université du Québec, 1100 Notre-Dame West, Montréal, H3C 1K3, Canada
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- École de technologie supérieure, Université du Québec, 1100 Notre-Dame West, Montréal, H3C 1K3, Canada
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- INRS, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, QC J3X 1P7, Canada
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Dufil G, Bernacka-Wojcik I, Armada-Moreira A, Stavrinidou E. Plant Bioelectronics and Biohybrids: The Growing Contribution of Organic Electronic and Carbon-Based Materials. Chem Rev 2021; 122:4847-4883. [PMID: 34928592 PMCID: PMC8874897 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Life in our planet is highly dependent on plants as they are the primary source of food, regulators of the atmosphere, and providers of a variety of materials. In this work, we review the progress on bioelectronic devices for plants and biohybrid systems based on plants, therefore discussing advancements that view plants either from a biological or a technological perspective, respectively. We give an overview on wearable and implantable bioelectronic devices for monitoring and modulating plant physiology that can be used as tools in basic plant science or find application in agriculture. Furthermore, we discuss plant-wearable devices for monitoring a plant's microenvironment that will enable optimization of growth conditions. The review then covers plant biohybrid systems where plants are an integral part of devices or are converted to devices upon functionalization with smart materials, including self-organized electronics, plant nanobionics, and energy applications. The review focuses on advancements based on organic electronic and carbon-based materials and discusses opportunities, challenges, as well as future steps.
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- Gwennaël Dufil
- Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, SE-601 74 Norrköping, Sweden
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- Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, SE-601 74 Norrköping, Sweden
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- Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, SE-601 74 Norrköping, Sweden
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- Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, SE-601 74 Norrköping, Sweden.,Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, SE-60174 Norrköping, Sweden.,Umeå Plant Science Centre, Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Campus Umeå, SE-901 83 Umeå, Sweden
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Yang FX, Ma XT, Han SY. Rapid Determination of Sunset Yellow in Soft Drinks Using Silicon Nanoparticles Synthesized under Mild Conditions. ANAL SCI 2021; 37:1749-1755. [PMID: 34219118 DOI: 10.2116/analsci.21p140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Sunset yellow (SY) is a synthetic colorant which can cause allergies, diarrhea and other symptoms in sensitive people. When ingested too much, it can accumulate in the body and cause damage to the kidneys and liver. Therefore, the content of SY in food must be strictly controlled. In order to regulate their use and ensure food quality, simple and cost-effective methods need to be developed to identify them. In this experiment, fluorescent silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) were prepared by a one-step method, which is simple, mild and less time-consuming. The fluorescent SiNPs prepared had good thermal stability, excellent salt resistance and pH stability. SY effectively quenched the fluorescence of SiNPs by fluorescence resonance energy transfer when added to the system as an interfering substance. The method had a good linear relationship in the range of SY concentration of 0.050 - 14.0 μg mL-1 and the detection limit is 0.023 μg mL-1. The established sensor was applied to the detection of SY in beverages, and the recovery rate was 93.8 - 102.4%. Based on the excellent selectivity and sensitivity of the method, it could provide a convenient way for the detection of SY in food samples.
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- Fu-Xia Yang
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Viticulture and Enology, College of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Viticulture and Enology, College of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Viticulture and Enology, College of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University
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Khojastehnezhad A, Taghavi F, Yaghoobi E, Ramezani M, Alibolandi M, Abnous K, Taghdisi SM. Recent achievements and advances in optical and electrochemical aptasensing detection of ATP based on quantum dots. Talanta 2021; 235:122753. [PMID: 34517621 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.122753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The design and fabrication of high sensitive and selective biosensing platforms areessential goals to precisely recognize biomaterials in biological assays. In particular, determination of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) as the main energy currency of the cells and one of the most important biomolecules in living organisms is a pressing need in advanced biological detection. Recently, aptamer-based biosensors are introduced as a new direct strategy in which the aptamers (Apts) directly bind to the different targets and detect them on the basis of conformational changes and physical interactions. They can also be conjugated to optical and electronic probes such as quantum dot (QD) nanomaterials and provide unique QD aptasensing platforms. Currently, these Apt-based biosensors with excellent recognition features have attracted extensive attention due to the high specificity, rapid response and facile construction. Therefore, in this review article, recent achievements and advances in aptasensing detection of ATP based on different detection methods and types of QDs are discussed. In this regard, the optical and electrochemical aptasensors have been categorized based on detection methods; fluorescence (FL), electrochemiluminescence (ECL) and photoelectrochemical (PEC) and they have been also divided to two main groups based on QDs; metal-based (M-based) and carbon-based (C-based) materials. Then, their advantages and limitations have been highlighted, compared and discussed in detail.
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- Amir Khojastehnezhad
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Liao KS, Tsai MJ, Hsu LJ, Wang CM, Wu JY. A Cd(II) Luminescent Coordination Grid as a Multiresponsive Fluorescence Sensor for Cr(VI) Oxyanions and Cr(III), Fe(III), and Al(III) in Aqueous Medium. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26237103. [PMID: 34885689 PMCID: PMC8659225 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Hydro(solvo)thermal reactions of Cd(NO3)2, N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-4-(pyridin-4-yl)-1,8-naphthalimide (NI-mbpy-34), and 5-bromobenzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid (Br-1,3-H2bdc) afforded a luminescent coordination polymer, {[Cd(Br-1,3-bdc)(NI-mbpy-34)(H2O)]∙2H2O}n (1). Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis showed that 1 features a two-dimensional (2-D) gridlike sql layer with the point symbol of (44·62), where the Cd(II) center adopts a {CdO5N2} pentagonal bipyramidal geometry. Thermogravimetric (TG) analysis confirmed the thermal stability of 1 up to about 340 °C, whereas XRPD patterns proved the maintenance of crystallinity and framework integrity of 1 in CH2Cl2, H2O, CH3OH, and toluene. Photoluminescence studies indicated that 1 displayed intense blue fluorescence emissions in both solid-state and H2O suspension-phase. Owing to the good fluorescent properties, 1 could serve as an excellent turn-off fluorescence sensor for selective and sensitive Cr(VI) detection in water, with LOD = 15.15 μM for CrO42- and 14.91 μM for Cr2O72-, through energy competition absorption mechanism. In addition, 1 could also sensitively detect Cr3+, Fe3+, and Al3+ ions in aqueous medium via fluorescence-enhancement responses, with LOD = 2.81 μM for Cr3+, 3.82 μM for Fe3+, and 3.37 μM for Al3+, mainly through an absorbance-caused enhancement (ACE) mechanism.
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- Kuo-Shun Liao
- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chi Nan University, Nantou 545, Taiwan; (K.-S.L.); (M.-J.T.); (L.-J.H.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chi Nan University, Nantou 545, Taiwan; (K.-S.L.); (M.-J.T.); (L.-J.H.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chi Nan University, Nantou 545, Taiwan; (K.-S.L.); (M.-J.T.); (L.-J.H.)
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202, Taiwan
- General Education Center, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202, Taiwan
- Correspondence: or (C.-M.W.); (J.-Y.W.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chi Nan University, Nantou 545, Taiwan; (K.-S.L.); (M.-J.T.); (L.-J.H.)
- Correspondence: or (C.-M.W.); (J.-Y.W.)
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Devkota A, Pandey A, Yadegari Z, Dumenyo K, Taheri A. Glucosamine/β-Alanine Carbon Dots Use as DNA Carriers Into E. coli Cells. FRONTIERS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.3389/fnano.2021.777810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introducing foreign DNA into bacterial cells is essential in functional genomics and molecular research. Currently, heat shock and electroporation are the two major techniques of gene delivery in bacterial cells. However, both the techniques are time and resource consuming and are limited to a few species or strains of bacteria and there is a need to develop new transformation alternatives. Carbon dots with unique features such as facile synthesis, ease of functionalization, nontoxicity, and biocompatibility are considered novel biomolecule nanocarriers. In this study, we synthesized and evaluated DNA delivery potential of four carbon dots including: 1) amine-coated carbon dots (NH2-FCDs); 2) carboxylate carbon dots (COOH-FCDs); 3) L-arginine and glucose carbon dots (N-CDs), and 4) citric acid and polyethyleneimine (PEI) carbon dots into Escherichia. coli cells. We evaluated the minimum incubation time required for the plasmid DNA delivery and the maximum plasmid size that can be delivered into E. coli cells using these CDs. Bacteria were incubated with carbon dots solution for different lengths of time and plated on selection media. Transformed colonies were counted and data were analyzed to identify the optimum incubation time and measure DNA delivery of these CDs with plasmids of different sizes. Our study demonstrated that among all these CDs, only carboxylate carbon dots (COOH-FCDs) prepared from glucosamine and β-alanine were able to deliver plasmid DNA into E. coli cells and the best incubation time was between 30 and 60 min. The maximum plasmid size that could be delivered using these CDs was approximately 10 kb and transformation efficiency decreased with larger plasmids. This study shows the capacity of COOH-CDs to deliver plasmid DNA into bacteria with an immense potential to combine with modern genome-editing tools. However, further studies are needed to evaluate their potential in DNA delivery in other bacterial strains.
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Mohapatra D, Pratap R, Pandey V, Dubey PK, Agrawal AK, Parmar AS, Sahu AN. Tinospora cordifolia Leaves Derived Carbon dots for Cancer Cell Bioimaging, Free radical Scavenging, and Fe 3+ Sensing Applications. J Fluoresc 2021; 32:275-292. [PMID: 34773523 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-021-02846-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Herein, we report the fabrication of Tinospora cordifolia leaves-derived carbon dots (TCLCDs) from aqueous extract of leaves as carbon source via simple, environmentally friendly, hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) technique. The synthesized TCLCDs were characterized for their physicochemical properties and further explored for in-vitro cancer cell bioimaging, radical scavenging, and metal ion sensing. The synthesized TCLCDs showed excitation-dependent emission property with maximum emission at 435 nm under the excitation of 350 nm. The High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM) results revealed a roughly spherical shape with an average diameter of 5.47 nm. The diffused ring pattern of Selected Area Electron Diffraction (SAED) and halo diffraction pattern of X-ray diffraction (XRD) disclosed their amorphous nature. The Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) showed the existence of C, N, and O. The Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) revealed the presence of -OH, -NH, -CN, and -CH groups. The TCLCDs showed excellent cellular biocompatibility with dose-dependent bioimaging results in melanoma (B16F10) and cervical cancer (SiHa) cell lines. Also, they exhibited excellent scavenging of free radicals with an IC50 value of 0.524 mg/mL & selective Fe3+ ion sensing with a detection limit of 0.414 µM. Further, they exerted excellent bacterial biocompatibility, photostability, and thermal stability. The overall results reflected their potential for in-vitro cancer cell bioimaging, free radical scavenging, and selective Fe3+ ion sensing.
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- Debadatta Mohapatra
- Phytomedicine Research Lab., Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU), Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Physics, IIT (BHU), Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Centre for Genetics Disorders, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Centre for Genetics Disorders, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Phytomedicine Research Lab., Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU), Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Physics, IIT (BHU), Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Phytomedicine Research Lab., Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU), Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, 221005, India.
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Wu Q, Hou X, Lv H, Li H, Zhao L, Qiu H. Synthesis of octadecylamine-derived carbon dots and application in reversed phase/hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography. J Chromatogr A 2021; 1656:462548. [PMID: 34537657 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2021.462548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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In order to make up for the deficiencies of traditional C18 column for separating strong polar compounds, combined with the good hydrophilicity of carbon dots (CDs), novel octadecylamine-derived CDs denoted as C18-CDs are designed, synthesized and applied in RPLC/HILIC mixed-mode chromatography with good separation performance towards both hydrophobic and hydrophilic compounds. C18-CDs are synthesized by simple one-step solvothermal method using octadecylamine and citric acid as carbon sources, and C18-CDs with proper polarity are collected through column chromatography purification. This C18-CDs decorated silica column showed good separation performance for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and alkylbenzenes under RPLC mode. Hydrophilic compounds including sulfonamides, nucleosides and nucleobases also achieved good resolution in HILIC mode. Hydrophobic and π-π stacking interactions play major retaining roles in RPLC, whereas hydrophilic partitioning and hydrogen bond interactions turn to the main retention interactions under HILIC mode. This C18-CDs/SiO2 column was applied for the fast detection of chloramphenicol in milk without complex sample pretreatment process. Quantitative relationship between the peak area and the concentration of chloramphenicol was established with linear equation of A = 1677c + 173. Satisfactory spiked recoveries in the range of 94.1-109.0% were obtained. This work not only proposes a simple method for improving the polarity of C18 column through forming octadecane into CDs, but also provides novel CDs with certain hydrophobicity/hydrophily suitable for mixed-mode chromatography.
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- Qi Wu
- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Qingdao Agricultural University, No. 700, Changcheng Road, Chengyang District, Qingdao 266109, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Qingdao Agricultural University, No. 700, Changcheng Road, Chengyang District, Qingdao 266109, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Furlan de Oliveira R, Montes-García V, Ciesielski A, Samorì P. Harnessing selectivity in chemical sensing via supramolecular interactions: from functionalization of nanomaterials to device applications. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2021; 8:2685-2708. [PMID: 34605845 DOI: 10.1039/d1mh01117k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Chemical sensing is a strategic field of science and technology ultimately aiming at improving the quality of our lives and the sustainability of our Planet. Sensors bear a direct societal impact on well-being, which includes the quality and composition of the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Pristine low-dimensional materials are widely exploited as highly sensitive elements in chemical sensors, although they suffer from lack of intrinsic selectivity towards specific analytes. Here, we showcase the most recent strategies on the use of (supra)molecular interactions to harness the selectivity of suitably functionalized 0D, 1D, and 2D low-dimensional materials for chemical sensing. We discuss how the design and selection of receptors via machine learning and artificial intelligence hold a disruptive potential in chemical sensing, where selectivity is achieved by the design and high-throughput screening of large libraries of molecules exhibiting a set of affinity parameters that dictates the analyte specificity. We also discuss the importance of achieving selectivity along with other relevant characteristics in chemical sensing, such as high sensitivity, response speed, and reversibility, as milestones for true practical applications. Finally, for each distinct class of low-dimensional material, we present the most suitable functionalization strategies for their incorporation into efficient transducers for chemical sensing.
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- Université de Strasbourg and CNRS, ISIS, 8 allée Gaspard Monge, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
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- Université de Strasbourg and CNRS, ISIS, 8 allée Gaspard Monge, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
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- Université de Strasbourg and CNRS, ISIS, 8 allée Gaspard Monge, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
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Ji C, Zhou Y, Shi W, Wu J, Han Q, Zhao T, Leblanc RM, Peng Z. Facile and Sensitive Detection of Nitrogen-Containing Organic Bases with Near Infrared C-Dots Derived Assays. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11102607. [PMID: 34685048 PMCID: PMC8537226 DOI: 10.3390/nano11102607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In this article, we have designed both colorimetric (including solution and test paper type) and spectral sensors (including UV-vis and PL type) for the quick and sensitive detection of general nitrogen-containing organic bases (NCOBs); the limit of detection could reach as low as 0.50 nM. NCOBs included 11 examples, covering aliphatic and aromatic amines, five- and six-membered heterocyclics, fused-ring heterocyclics, amino acids, and antibiotics. Furthermore, the assays demonstrated high reliability in sensing NCOBs and excellent ability to distinguish NCOBs from oxygen and sulfur containing organics. The assays developed could find important applications for the detection of NCOBs in the fields of biomedicine, chemistry, and agriculture.
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- Chunyu Ji
- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China; (C.J.); (W.S.); (J.W.); (Q.H.); (T.Z.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, 1301 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA; (Y.Z.); (R.M.L.)
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China; (C.J.); (W.S.); (J.W.); (Q.H.); (T.Z.)
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China; (C.J.); (W.S.); (J.W.); (Q.H.); (T.Z.)
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China; (C.J.); (W.S.); (J.W.); (Q.H.); (T.Z.)
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China; (C.J.); (W.S.); (J.W.); (Q.H.); (T.Z.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, 1301 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA; (Y.Z.); (R.M.L.)
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China; (C.J.); (W.S.); (J.W.); (Q.H.); (T.Z.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86–871–65037399
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Cheng R, Xiang Y, Guo R, Li L, Zou G, Fu C, Hou H, Ji X. Structure and Interface Modification of Carbon Dots for Electrochemical Energy Application. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2102091. [PMID: 34318998 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202102091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Carbon dots (CDs) as new nanomaterials have attracted much attention in recent years due to their unique characteristics. Notably, structure and interface modification (carbon core, edge, defects, and functional groups) of CDs have been considered as valid methods to regulate their properties, which contain electron transfer effect, electrochemical activity, fluorescence luminescent, and so on. Additionally, CDs with ultrasmall size, excellent dispersibility, high specific surface area, and abundant functional groups can guarantee positive and extraordinary effects in electrical energy storage and conversion. Therefore, CDs are used to couple with other materials by constructing a special interface structure to enhance their properties. Here, diverse structural and interfacial modifications of CDs with various heteroatoms and synergy effects are systematically analyzed. And not only several main syntheses of CDs-based composites (CDs/X) are summarized but also the merit and demerit of CDs/X in electrical energy storage are discussed. Finally, the applications of CDs/X in energy storage devices (supercapacitors, batteries) and electrocatalysts for practical applications are discussed. This review mainly provides a comprehensive summary and future prospect for synthesis, modification, and electrochemical applications of CDs.
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- Ruiqi Cheng
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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Hassan MM, Xu Y, Zareef M, Li H, Rong Y, Chen Q. Recent advances of nanomaterial-based optical sensor for the detection of benzimidazole fungicides in food: a review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 63:2851-2872. [PMID: 34565253 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1980765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The abuse of pesticides in agricultural land during pre- and post-harvest causes an increase of residue in agricultural products and pollution in the environment, which ultimately affects human health. Hence, it is crucially important to develop an effective detection method to quantify the trace amount of residue in food and water. However, with the rapid development of nanotechnology and considering the exclusive properties of nanomaterials, optical, and their integrated system have gained exclusive interest for accurately sensing of pesticides in food and agricultural samples to ensure food safety thanks to their unique benefit of high sensitivity, low detection limit, good selectivity and so on and making them a trending hotspot. This review focuses on recent progress in the past five years on nanomaterial-based optical, such as colorimetric, fluorescence, surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), and their integrated system for the monitoring of benzimidazole fungicide (including, carbendazim, thiabendazole, and thiophanate-methyl) residue in food and water samples. This review firstly provides a brief introduction to mentioned techniques, detection mechanism, applied nanomaterials, label-free detection, target-specific detection, etc. then their specific application. Finally, challenges and perspectives in the respective field are discussed.
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- Md Mehedi Hassan
- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen PR China.,School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, PR China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen PR China.,School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, PR China
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Mansuriya BD, Altintas Z. Carbon Dots: Classification, Properties, Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications in Health Care-An Updated Review (2018-2021). NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2525. [PMID: 34684966 PMCID: PMC8541690 DOI: 10.3390/nano11102525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Carbon dots (CDs) are usually smaller than 10 nm in size, and are meticulously formulated and recently introduced nanomaterials, among the other types of carbon-based nanomaterials. They have gained significant attention and an incredible interest in the field of nanotechnology and biomedical science, which is merely due to their considerable and exclusive attributes; including their enhanced electron transferability, photobleaching and photo-blinking effects, high photoluminescent quantum yield, fluorescence property, resistance to photo-decomposition, increased electrocatalytic activity, good aqueous solubility, excellent biocompatibility, long-term chemical stability, cost-effectiveness, negligible toxicity, and acquaintance of large effective surface area-to-volume ratio. CDs can be readily functionalized owing to the abundant functional groups on their surfaces, and they also exhibit remarkable sensing features such as specific, selective, and multiplex detectability. In addition, the physico-chemical characteristics of CDs can be easily tunable based on their intended usage or application. In this comprehensive review article, we mainly discuss the classification of CDs, their ideal properties, their general synthesis approaches, and primary characterization techniques. More importantly, we update the readers about the recent trends of CDs in health care applications (viz., their substantial and prominent role in the area of electrochemical and optical biosensing, bioimaging, drug/gene delivery, as well as in photodynamic/photothermal therapy).
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- Institute of Chemistry, Technical University of Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 124, 10623 Berlin, Germany;
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Quantifying Cytosolic Cytochrome c Concentration Using Carbon Quantum Dots as a Powerful Method for Apoptosis Detection. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13101556. [PMID: 34683849 PMCID: PMC8537359 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13101556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cytochrome c (Cyt c) is a key biomarker for early apoptosis, and many methods were designed to detect its release from mitochondria. For a proper evaluation of these programed cell death mechanisms, fluorescent nanoparticles are excellent candidates due to their valuable optical properties. Among all classes of nanoparticles developed thus far, carbon-based quantum dots bring qualitative and efficient imaging strategies for biomedical applications as a consequence of their biocompatibility and low cytotoxicity. METHODS In this study, we synthesized carbon quantum dots smaller than 5 nm from sodium citrate and polyethylene imine. These nanoparticles were rigorously characterized, and their quenching capacity in apoptotic events was assessed in A549 cells treated with staurosporine and etoposide. For the evaluation of Cyt c release, a phenomenon directly correlated with apoptotic events, we ran a semiquantitative analysis using confocal laser scanning microscopy. RESULTS Carbon quantum dots were synthesized and were successfully employed for Cyt c detection by means of fluorescence microscopy. Significant drops in fluorescence intensity were observed in the case of cells treated with apoptosis-inducing therapeutic compounds compared to untreated cells, confirming Cyt c release from mitochondria to cytosol. CONCLUSION Considering these results, we strongly believe this method can contribute to an indirect in vitro evaluation of apoptosis.
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Mohapatra D, Alam MB, Pandey V, Pratap R, Dubey PK, Parmar AS, Sahu AN. Carbon dots from an immunomodulatory plant for cancer cell imaging, free radical scavenging and metal sensing applications. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2021; 16:2039-2059. [PMID: 34533372 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2021-0190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Aim: This work aimed to develop Tinospora cordifolia stem-derived carbon dots (TCSCD) for cancer cell imaging, free radical scavenging and metal sensing applications. Method: The TCSCDs were synthesized by a simple, one-step, and ecofriendly hydrothermal carbonization method and characterized for their optical properties, morphology, hydrodynamic size, surface functionality, crystallinity, stability, bacterial biocompatibility, in vitro cellular imaging, free radical scavenging and metal sensing ability. Results: The TCSCDs exhibited excellent biocompatibility with dose-dependent bioimaging results in melanoma (B16F10) and cervical cancer (SiHa) cell lines. They exerted good free radical scavenging, Fe3+ sensing, bacterial biocompatibility, photostability, colloidal dispersion stability and thermal stability. Conclusion: The results reflect the potential of TCSCDs for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.
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- Debadatta Mohapatra
- Phytomedicine Research Lab, Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- Department of Physics, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- Centre for Genetics Disorders, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- Department of Physics, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- Centre for Genetics Disorders, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- Department of Physics, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- Phytomedicine Research Lab, Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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Huynh GT, Kesarwani V, Walker JA, Frith JE, Meagher L, Corrie SR. Review: Nanomaterials for Reactive Oxygen Species Detection and Monitoring in Biological Environments. Front Chem 2021; 9:728717. [PMID: 34568279 PMCID: PMC8461210 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.728717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and dissolved oxygen play key roles across many biological processes, and fluorescent stains and dyes are the primary tools used to quantify these species in vitro. However, spatio-temporal monitoring of ROS and dissolved oxygen in biological systems are challenging due to issues including poor photostability, lack of reversibility, and rapid off-site diffusion. In particular, ROS monitoring is hindered by the short lifetime of ROS molecules and their low abundance. The combination of nanomaterials and fluorescent detection has led to new opportunities for development of imaging probes, sensors, and theranostic products, because the scaffolds lead to improved optical properties, tuneable interactions with cells and media, and ratiometric sensing robust to environmental drift. In this review, we aim to critically assess and highlight recent development in nanosensors and nanomaterials used for the detection of oxygen and ROS in biological systems, and their future potential use as diagnosis tools.
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- Gabriel T. Huynh
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, Monash Node, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, Monash Node, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, Monash Node, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Monash Institute of Medical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- Department of Material Science and Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- ARC Training Centre for Cell and Tissue Engineering Technologies, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- ARC Training Centre for Cell and Tissue Engineering Technologies, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, Monash Node, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- ARC Training Centre for Cell and Tissue Engineering Technologies, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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Gunjal DB, Walekar LS, Pawar SP, Anbhule PV, Mali MG, Dhulap VP, Sohn D, Mahajan PG, Lee KH, Shejwal RV, Kolekar GB. Sawmill waste derived carbon dots as a fluorescent probe for synthetic dyes in soft drinks. Sci Rep 2021; 11:17996. [PMID: 34504276 PMCID: PMC8429643 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-97552-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Herein, for the first time the carbon dots (CDs) were synthesized by reflux method from sawmill waste material. We also represent a novel strategy based on fluorescent CDs for determination of ponceau 4R and allura red dyes in soft drinks. Interestingly, both the dyes were sensitive and showed effective fluorescence quenching of the CDs owing to the interaction between them. The analytical applicability of CDs were evaluated for detection of both the dyes with a good linear relationship between the concentration range of 0.0 to 3.0 µg mL-1 and having detection limit 0.45 and 0.47 µg mL-1 for allura red and ponceau 4R dyes respectively. Meanwhile, the potential application of this novel fluorescent probe for dyes determination in real samples was validated in different soft drink samples with good accuracy and precision. Thus, these findings provides new insights for the potential risk assessment of both the dyes. Moreover, CDs acted as an excellent fluorescent material in cellular imaging owing to their cellular uptake and localization.
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- Datta B Gunjal
- Fluorescence Spectroscopy Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416004, India
- Department of Chemistry, Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Satara, Maharashtra, 415002, India
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- Fluorescence Spectroscopy Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416004, India
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- Fluorescence Spectroscopy Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416004, India
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- Fluorescence Spectroscopy Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416004, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar, Solapur University, Solapur, Maharashtra, 413255, India
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- School of Earth Sciences, Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar, Solapur University, Solapur, Maharashtra, 413255, India
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- Department of Chemistry and the Research Institute for Convergence of Basic Science, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Vidya Prathisthan's Arts, Commerce and Science College, Vidyanagari, Baramati, Maharashtra, 413133, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Kongju National University, Gongju, Chungnam, 32588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Satara, Maharashtra, 415002, India.
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- Fluorescence Spectroscopy Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416004, India.
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Kim D, Jo G, Chae Y, Subramani S, Lee BY, Kim EJ, Ji MK, Sim U, Hyun H. Bioinspired Camellia japonica carbon dots with high near-infrared absorbance for efficient photothermal cancer therapy. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:14426-14434. [PMID: 34473179 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr03999g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Since carbon dots (CDs) exhibit excellent biocompatibility, low cytotoxicity, near-infrared (NIR) absorbance, and superior photostability, many types of CDs are considered as powerful candidates for photothermal therapy (PTT) applications. However, the development of a desirable CD is still difficult due to insufficient photothermal conversion, thus resulting in the use of high laser power densities at a high dose of CDs for the PTT effect. Herein, bioinspired sulfur-doped CDs (S-CDs) with strong NIR absorbance were prepared from Camellia japonica flowers via a facile hydrothermal method for enhancing the photothermal conversion efficiency. The as-prepared S-CDs exhibited various advantages including cost-effective preparation, good water-solubility, high biocompatibility, intense NIR absorption, and excellent photothermal effect with robust photostability. Most importantly, the optimal low dose of S-CDs (45 μg mL-1) successfully led to efficient PTT performance with a high photothermal conversion efficiency (55.4%) under moderate laser power (808 nm, 1.1 W cm-2) for safe and effective cancer therapy.
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- Dohun Kim
- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Engineering Research Center, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, South Korea.
- Optoelectronics Convergence Research Center, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, South Korea
- Future Energy Engineering Convergence, College of AI Convergence, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 61469, South Korea.
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Engineering Research Center, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, South Korea.
- Optoelectronics Convergence Research Center, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, South Korea
- Future Energy Engineering Convergence, College of AI Convergence, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Engineering Research Center, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, South Korea.
- Optoelectronics Convergence Research Center, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, South Korea
- Future Energy Engineering Convergence, College of AI Convergence, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 61469, South Korea.
- BioMedical Sciences Graduate Program (BMSGP), Chonnam National University, Hwasun 58128, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 61469, South Korea.
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Engineering Research Center, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, South Korea.
- Optoelectronics Convergence Research Center, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, South Korea
- Future Energy Engineering Convergence, College of AI Convergence, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Engineering Research Center, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, South Korea.
- Optoelectronics Convergence Research Center, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, South Korea
- Future Energy Engineering Convergence, College of AI Convergence, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 61469, South Korea.
- BioMedical Sciences Graduate Program (BMSGP), Chonnam National University, Hwasun 58128, South Korea
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Green synthesis of multifunctional carbon dots for anti-cancer and anti-fungal applications. Chin J Chem Eng 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2021.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Chung Hui K, Lun Ang W, Soraya Sambudi N. Nitrogen and bismuth-doped rice husk-derived carbon quantum dots for dye degradation and heavy metal removal. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2021.113411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Liu L, Mi Z, Wang J, Liu Z, Feng F. A label-free fluorescent sensor based on yellow-green emissive carbon quantum dots for ultrasensitive detection of congo red and cellular imaging. Microchem J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2021.106420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Menger RF, Funk E, Henry CS, Borch T. Sensors for detecting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): A critical review of development challenges, current sensors, and commercialization obstacles. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND : 1996) 2021; 417:129133. [PMID: 37539085 PMCID: PMC10398537 DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2021.129133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of compounds that have become environmental contaminants of emerging concern. They are highly persistent, toxic, bioaccumulative, and ubiquitous which makes them important to detect to ensure environmental and human health. Multiple instrument-based methods exist for sensitive and selective detection of PFAS in a variety of matrices, but these methods suffer from expensive costs and the need for a laboratory and highly trained personnel. There is a big need for fast, inexpensive, robust, and portable methods to detect PFAS in the field. This would allow environmental laboratories and other agencies to perform more frequent testing to comply with regulations. In addition, the general public would benefit from a fast method to evaluate the drinking water in their homes for PFAS contamination. A PFAS sensor would provide almost real-time data on PFAS concentrations that can also provide actionable information for water quality managers and consumers around the planet. In this review, we discuss the sensors that have been developed up to this point for PFAS detection by their molecular detection mechanism as well as the goals that should be considered during sensor development. Future research needs and commercialization challenges are also highlighted.
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- Ruth F Menger
- Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, 1872 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University, 1370 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, 1872 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University, 1370 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, 1872 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
- Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Colorado State University, 1170 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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Optimizing the Efficiency of a Cytocompatible Carbon-Dots-Based FRET Platform and Its Application as a Riboflavin Sensor in Beverages. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11081981. [PMID: 34443812 PMCID: PMC8399497 DOI: 10.3390/nano11081981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Revised: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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In this work, the Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) between carbon dots (CDs) as energy donors and riboflavin (RF) as an energy acceptor was optimized and the main parameters that characterize the FRET process were determined. The results were successfully applied in the development of an ultrasensitive ratiometric fluorescent sensor for the selective and sensitive determination of RF in different beverages. Water-soluble CDs with a high quantum yield (54%) were synthesized by a facile and direct microwave-assisted technique. The CDs were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), dynamic light scattering (DLS), Zeta potential, and UV-visible and molecular fluorescence spectroscopy. The study of the FRET process at two donor concentrations showed that the energy transfer efficiency decreases as the donor concentration increases, confirming its dependence on the acceptor:donor ratio in nanoparticle-based systems. The results show the importance of optimizing the FRET process conditions to improve the corresponding output signal. The variation in the ratiometric signal with the concentration of RF showed linearity in a concentration range of 0 to 11 µM with R2 = 0.9973 and a detection limit of 0.025 µM. The developed nanosensor showed good selectivity over other possible types of interference. The sensor was then applied for the determination of RF in beverage samples using the standard addition method with recoveries between 96% and 106%. Preliminary cytocompatibility tests carried out with breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231) revealed the nanosensor to be cytocompatible in its working concentration regime, even after long incubation times with cells. Altogether, the developed RF determination method was found to be fast, low-cost, highly sensitive, and selective and can be extended to other samples of interest in the biological and food sectors. Moreover, thanks to its long-lasting cytocompatibility, the developed platform can also be envisaged for other applications of biological interest, such as intracellular sensing and staining for live cell microscopy.
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Ge G, Li L, Wang D, Chen M, Zeng Z, Xiong W, Wu X, Guo C. Carbon dots: synthesis, properties and biomedical applications. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:6553-6575. [PMID: 34328147 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb01077h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Carbon dots (CDs) are a new type of carbon nanomaterial that have unique physical and chemical properties, good biocompatibility, low toxicity, and easy surface functionalization, making them widely used in biological imaging, environmental monitoring, chemical analysis, targeted drug delivery, disease diagnosis, therapy, etc. In this review, our content is mainly divided into four parts. In the first part, we focused on the preparation methods of CDs, including arc discharge, laser ablation, electrochemical oxidation, chemical oxidation, combustion, hydrothermal/solvent thermal, microwave, template, method etc. Next, we summarized methods of CD modification, including heteroatom doping and surface functionalization. Then, we discussed the optical properties of CDs (ultraviolet absorption, photoluminescence, up-conversion fluorescence, etc.). Lastly, we reviewed the common applications of CDs in biomedicine from the aspects of in vivo and in vitro imaging, sensors, drug delivery, cancer theranostics, etc. Furthermore, we also discussed the existing problems and the future development direction of CDs.
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- Guili Ge
- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute and School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.
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Ivanov II, Zaderko AN, Lysenko V, Clopeau T, Lisnyak VV, Skryshevsky VA. Photoluminescent Recognition of Strong Alcoholic Beverages with Carbon Nanoparticles. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:18802-18810. [PMID: 34337220 PMCID: PMC8319926 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c01953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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A simple sensitive method for nonspecific recognition of armagnac, cognac, whiskey, and ethanol/water mixture was developed by using photoluminescence (PL) of carbon nanoparticles (NPs). The carbon NPs were synthesized from the mixture of urea and anhydrous citric acid, followed by few annealing processes to achieve the full effect by solvothermal carbonization. PL features of carbon NPs depend on the alcohol environments in which the NPs are dispersed. PL/PL excitation maps of the alcoholic beverages were mathematically treated, and a final principal component analysis diagram allows visualization of different clusters corresponding to each beverage. The optimal measurement conditions (concentration of NPs in colloidal solution and excitation wavelength) were defined to ensure a reliable recognition level.
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- Ivan I. Ivanov
- Institute
of High Technologies, Taras Shevchenko National
University of Kyiv, Kyiv 01601, Ukraine
- Corporation
Science Park Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv, Kyiv 01033, Ukraine
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- Institute
of High Technologies, Taras Shevchenko National
University of Kyiv, Kyiv 01601, Ukraine
- Corporation
Science Park Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv, Kyiv 01033, Ukraine
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- Light-Matter
Institute (ILM), UMR-5306, University of
Lyon (UCBL), Villeurbanne 69622, France
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- Institut
Camille Jordan, UMR-5208, University of
Lyon (UCBL), Villeurbanne 69622, France
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- Faculty
of Chemistry, Taras Shevchenko National
University of Kyiv, Kyiv 01601, Ukraine
- Prešov
University in Prešov, Prešov 08001, Slovakia
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- Institute
of High Technologies, Taras Shevchenko National
University of Kyiv, Kyiv 01601, Ukraine
- Corporation
Science Park Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv, Kyiv 01033, Ukraine
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Del Sole R, Mele G, Bloise E, Mergola L. Green Aspects in Molecularly Imprinted Polymers by Biomass Waste Utilization. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:2430. [PMID: 34372030 PMCID: PMC8348058 DOI: 10.3390/polym13152430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Molecular Imprinting Polymer (MIP) technology is a technique to design artificial receptors with a predetermined selectivity and specificity for a given analyte, which can be used as ideal materials in various application fields. In the last decades, MIP technology has gained much attention from the scientific world as summarized in several reviews with this topic. Furthermore, green synthesis in chemistry is nowadays one of the essential aspects to be taken into consideration in the development of novel products. In accordance with this feature, the MIP community more recently devoted considerable research and development efforts on eco-friendly processes. Among other materials, biomass waste, which is a big environmental problem because most of it is discarded, can represent a potential sustainable alternative source in green synthesis, which can be addressed to the production of high-value carbon-based materials with different applications. This review aims to focus and explore in detail the recent progress in the use of biomass waste for imprinted polymers preparation. Specifically, different types of biomass waste in MIP preparation will be exploited: chitosan, cellulose, activated carbon, carbon dots, cyclodextrins, and waste extracts, describing the approaches used in the synthesis of MIPs combined with biomass waste derivatives.
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- Roberta Del Sole
- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, via per Monteroni Km1, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (G.M.); (E.B.); (L.M.)
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Lu Z, Giles LW, Tabor RF, Teo BM. Norepinephrine derived carbon dots for live-cell imaging and effective hemoglobin determination. SOFT MATTER 2021; 17:6765-6772. [PMID: 34196338 DOI: 10.1039/d1sm00791b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Recently, carbon dots (CDs) have attracted wide attention for their potential use as fluorescence probes in biological and analytical chemistry due to their great stability and high fluorescence quantum yields. In our work, norepinephrine (NE)-derived CDs with green luminescence and an average size of 10 nm were fabricated using a one-step hydrothermal route. As-prepared CDs show a strong emission at a wavelength of 520 nm when excited at 420 nm, and demonstrate pH and concentration dependent fluorescence behaviour. Multiple functional groups on the CDs allow their protonation/deprotonation and thus alter fluorescence intensity and peak position in different pH conditions. Prepared CDs show significant potential to be used as a live-cell imaging agent with long-term photostability. Furthermore, a simple but effective method to determine the concentration of hemoglobin (Hb) in diluted human blood samples was also developed based on the inner filter effect (IFE). The method demonstrates good linearity from 0.01-10 μM, with a limit of determination (LOD) of 52 nM.
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- Zhenzhen Lu
- School of Chemistry, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia.
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- School of Chemistry, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia.
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- School of Chemistry, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia.
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- School of Chemistry, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia.
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Algar WR, Massey M, Rees K, Higgins R, Krause KD, Darwish GH, Peveler WJ, Xiao Z, Tsai HY, Gupta R, Lix K, Tran MV, Kim H. Photoluminescent Nanoparticles for Chemical and Biological Analysis and Imaging. Chem Rev 2021; 121:9243-9358. [PMID: 34282906 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c01176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Research related to the development and application of luminescent nanoparticles (LNPs) for chemical and biological analysis and imaging is flourishing. Novel materials and new applications continue to be reported after two decades of research. This review provides a comprehensive and heuristic overview of this field. It is targeted to both newcomers and experts who are interested in a critical assessment of LNP materials, their properties, strengths and weaknesses, and prospective applications. Numerous LNP materials are cataloged by fundamental descriptions of their chemical identities and physical morphology, quantitative photoluminescence (PL) properties, PL mechanisms, and surface chemistry. These materials include various semiconductor quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, graphene derivatives, carbon dots, nanodiamonds, luminescent metal nanoclusters, lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles and downshifting nanoparticles, triplet-triplet annihilation nanoparticles, persistent-luminescence nanoparticles, conjugated polymer nanoparticles and semiconducting polymer dots, multi-nanoparticle assemblies, and doped and labeled nanoparticles, including but not limited to those based on polymers and silica. As an exercise in the critical assessment of LNP properties, these materials are ranked by several application-related functional criteria. Additional sections highlight recent examples of advances in chemical and biological analysis, point-of-care diagnostics, and cellular, tissue, and in vivo imaging and theranostics. These examples are drawn from the recent literature and organized by both LNP material and the particular properties that are leveraged to an advantage. Finally, a perspective on what comes next for the field is offered.
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- W Russ Algar
- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- School of Chemistry, Joseph Black Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, U.K
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- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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Wang FT, Wang LN, Xu J, Huang KJ, Wu X. Synthesis and modification of carbon dots for advanced biosensing application. Analyst 2021; 146:4418-4435. [PMID: 34195700 DOI: 10.1039/d1an00466b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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There has been an explosion of interest in the use of nanomaterials for biosensing applications, and carbonaceous nanomaterials in particular are at the forefront of this explosion. Carbon dots (CDs), a new type of carbon material, have attracted extensive attention due to their fascinating properties, such as small particle size, tunable optical properties, good conductivity, low cytotoxicity, and good biocompatibility. These properties have enabled them to be highly promising candidates for the fabrication of various high-performance biosensors. In this review, we summarize the top-down and bottom-up synthesis routes of CDs, highlight their modification strategies, and discuss their applications in the fields of photoluminescence biosensors, electrochemiluminescence biosensors, chemiluminescence biosensors, electrochemical biosensors and fluorescence biosensors. In addition, the challenges and future prospects of the application of CDs for biosensors are also proposed.
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- Fu-Ting Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
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- College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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Liu Y, Su X, Chen L, Liu H, Zhang C, Liu J, Hao J, Shangguan Y, Zhu G. Green preparation of carbon dots from Momordica charantia L. for rapid and effective sensing of p-aminoazobenzene in environmental samples. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2021; 198:111279. [PMID: 33961826 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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p-Aminoazobenzene (pAAB) is a hazardous azo dye that causes considerable harm to human health and the environment. The development of novel and sensitive sensors for the rapid detection of pAAB is in high demand. In this study, a simple fluorescent sensor for pAAB detection is designed based on carbon dots (CDs) which are prepared using green carbon source of Momordica charantia L. via a facile hydrothermal approach. The fluorescence spectra of CDs exhibit considerable overlap with the absorption band of pAAB, and the fluorescence is specifically suppressed in the presence of pAAB ascribed to the inner filter effect. Good and wide linearity is observed in the pAAB concentration range of 0.01-12.5 μg mL-1 with a lower detection limit of 3.9 ng mL-1. The established method achieves good results with a rapid analysis of pAAB in different practical water and soil samples. The as-constructed fluorescent sensor provides a simple, rapid, economical and eco-friendly platform and possesses prospective applications for the effective, selective and sensitive detection of pAAB in the environmental field.
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- Yongli Liu
- School of Environment, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environmental and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, China.
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- School of Environment, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environmental and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, China
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- School of Environment, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environmental and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, China
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- School of Environment, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environmental and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, China
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- School of Environment, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environmental and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, China
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- School of Environment, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environmental and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, China
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- School of Environment, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environmental and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, China
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- School of Environment, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environmental and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, China
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- School of Environment, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environmental and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, China.
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Liu Y, Zhang L, Liang Y, Yang H, Guo X, Dong W. Spectroscopic cyclic voltammetry, and molecular docking study on the molecular interaction between synthesized blue emitting nitrogen‐doped carbon dots and human serum albumin. NANO SELECT 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/nano.202100148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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- Yufeng Liu
- College of Pharmacy Liaoning University Shenyang P.R. China
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- College of Chemistry Liaoning University Shenyang P.R. China
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- College of Pharmacy Liaoning University Shenyang P.R. China
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- College of Pharmacy Liaoning University Shenyang P.R. China
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- College of Chemistry Liaoning University Shenyang P.R. China
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- College of Pharmacy Medical College Shenyang P.R. China
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