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Nadumane SS, Biswas R, Mazumder N. Integrated microfluidic platforms for heavy metal sensing: a comprehensive review. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2024; 16:2810-2823. [PMID: 38656324 DOI: 10.1039/d4ay00293h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Heavy metals are found naturally; however, anthropogenic activities such as mining, inappropriate disposal of industrial waste, and the use of pesticides and fertilizers containing heavy metals can cause their unwanted release into the environment. Conventionally, detection of heavy metals is performed using atomic absorption spectrometry, electrochemical methods and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry; however, they involve expensive and sophisticated instruments and multistep sample preparation that require expertise for accurate results. In contrast, microfluidic devices involve rapid, cost-efficient, simple, and reliable approaches for in-laboratory and real-time monitoring of heavy metals. The use of inexpensive and environment friendly materials for fabrication of microfluidic devices has increased the manufacturing efficiency of the devices. Different types of techniques used in heavy metal detection include colorimetry, absorbance-based, and electrochemical detection. This review provides insight into the detection of toxic heavy metals such as mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and arsenic (As). Importance is given to colorimetry, optical, and electrochemical techniques applied for the detection of heavy metals using microfluidics and their modifications to improve the limit of detection (LOD).
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- Sharmila Sajankila Nadumane
- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India-576104
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- Applied Optics and Photonics Laboratory, Department of Physics, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam, India -784028
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- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India-576104
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Zhu L, Wu M, Li R, Zhao Y, Lu Y, Wang T, Du L, Wan L. Research progress on pesticide residue detection based on microfluidic technology. Electrophoresis 2023; 44:1377-1404. [PMID: 37496295 DOI: 10.1002/elps.202300048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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The problem of pesticide residue contamination has attracted widespread attention and poses a risk to human health. The current traditional pesticide residue detection methods have difficulty meeting rapid and diverse field screening requirements. Microfluidic technology integrates functions from sample preparation to detection, showing great potential for quick and accurate high-throughput detection of pesticide residues. This paper reviews the latest research progress on microfluidic technology for pesticide residue detection. First, the commonly used microfluidic materials are summarized, including silicon, glass, paper, polydimethylsiloxane, and polymethyl methacrylate. We evaluated their advantages and disadvantages in pesticide residue detection applications. Second, the current pesticide residue detection technology based on microfluidics and its application to real samples are summarized. Finally, we discuss this technology's present challenges and future research directions. This study is expected to provide a reference for the future development of microfluidic technology for pesticide residue detection.
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- Lv Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, P. R. China
- School of Ethnic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, P. R. China
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Saha S, Kundu B. Electroosmotic pressure-driven oscillatory flow and mass transport of Oldroyd-B fluid under high zeta potential and slippage conditions in microchannels. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Manzoor S, Tayyaba S, Ashraf MW. Simulation, analysis, fabrication and characterization of tunable AAO membrane for microfluidic filtration. JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT & FUZZY SYSTEMS 2022. [DOI: 10.3233/jifs-219309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Microfluidic filtration is an essential process in many biomedical applications. Micro or nanoporous membranes are used for colloidal retention. During the membrane filtration process visualization of various phenomena is challenging. Theoretical models have been proposed to visualize the transport mechanism. In this work, ANSYS Fluent is used for 3D designing of the microfluidic system and Fuzzy simulations are used to study flow rate and velocity, to get the maximum benefit from Anodized Aluminium oxide membrane in practical applications. The proposed method exploits relations between driving force, membrane area, and fluid flow. After optimization of parameters for the filtration, the AAO membrane with desired pore diameter was fabricated using the two-step anodization method. Scanning electron microscope is used for characterization of fabricated AAO membrane. The simulated and theoretical results using computer-based programs are then compared for manipulation of flow rate during the filtration process. Along with the manipulation of flow rate from nanoporous membrane other challenges faced during the filtration process are also highlighted with possible solutions.
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- Saher Manzoor
- Department of Physics, GC University Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Computer Engineering, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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Manmana Y, Hiraoka N, Naito T, Kubo T, Otsuka K. Development of a microfluidic dispensing device for multivariate data acquisition and application in molecularly imprinting hydrogel preparation. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:6664-6672. [DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00685e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) is the superior material with molecular recognition ability that applies to various applications. In order to get high specificity recognition for target molecules, selecting polymerization conditions,...
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Tajeddin A, Mustafaoglu N. Design and Fabrication of Organ-on-Chips: Promises and Challenges. MICROMACHINES 2021; 12:1443. [PMID: 34945293 PMCID: PMC8707724 DOI: 10.3390/mi12121443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2021] [Revised: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The advent of the miniaturization approach has influenced the research trends in almost all disciplines. Bioengineering is one of the fields benefiting from the new possibilities of microfabrication techniques, especially in cell and tissue culture, disease modeling, and drug discovery. The limitations of existing 2D cell culture techniques, the high time and cost requirements, and the considerable failure rates have led to the idea of 3D cell culture environments capable of providing physiologically relevant tissue functions in vitro. Organ-on-chips are microfluidic devices used in this context as a potential alternative to in vivo animal testing to reduce the cost and time required for drug evaluation. This emerging technology contributes significantly to the development of various research areas, including, but not limited to, tissue engineering and drug discovery. However, it also brings many challenges. Further development of the technology requires interdisciplinary studies as some problems are associated with the materials and their manufacturing techniques. Therefore, in this paper, organ-on-chip technologies are presented, focusing on the design and fabrication requirements. Then, state-of-the-art materials and microfabrication techniques are described in detail to show their advantages and also their limitations. A comparison and identification of gaps for current use and further studies are therefore the subject of the final discussion.
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- Alireza Tajeddin
- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Tuzla 34596, Istanbul, Turkey;
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Tuzla 34596, Istanbul, Turkey;
- Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Sabanci University, Tuzla 34596, Istanbul, Turkey
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Babazadeh S, Bisauriya R, Carbone M, Roselli L, Cecchetti D, Bauer EM, Sennato S, Prosposito P, Pizzoferrato R. Colorimetric Detection of Chromium(VI) Ions in Water Using Unfolded-Fullerene Carbon Nanoparticles. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:6353. [PMID: 34640679 PMCID: PMC8512488 DOI: 10.3390/s21196353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Water pollution caused by hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) ions represents a serious hazard for human health due to the high systemic toxicity and carcinogenic nature of this metal species. The optical sensing of Cr(VI) through specifically engineered nanomaterials has recently emerged as a versatile strategy for the application to easy-to-use and cheap monitoring devices. In this study, a one-pot oxidative method was developed for the cage opening of C60 fullerene and the synthesis of stable suspensions of N-doped carbon dots in water-THF solutions (N-CDs-W-THF). The N-CDs-W-THF selectively showed variations of optical absorbance in the presence of Cr(VI) ions in water through the arising of a distinct absorption band peaking at 550 nm, i.e., in the transparency region of pristine material. Absorbance increased linearly, with the ion concentration in the range 1-100 µM, thus enabling visual and ratiometric determination with a limit of detection (LOD) of 300 nM. Selectivity and possible interference effects were tested over the 11 other most common heavy metal ions. The sensing process occurred without the need for any other reactant or treatment at neutral pH and within 1 min after the addition of chromium ions, both in deionized and in real water samples.
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- Saeedeh Babazadeh
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
- Department of Mechanical Engineering of Biosystems, Agriculture Faculty, Urmia University, Urmia 5756151818, Iran
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Structure of Matter (ISM), Italian National Research Council (CNR), 00015 Rome, Italy
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- Institute for Complex Systems (ISC), Italian National Research Council (CNR) and Physics Department, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
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Tian S, Zhang W, Shi J, Guo Z, Li M. A Performance-enhanced Electroosmotic Pump with Track-etched Polycarbonate Membrane by Allylhydridopolycarbosilane Coating. ANAL SCI 2020; 36:953-957. [PMID: 32037348 DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19p452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Nanochannel plastic membranes are excellent materials for electroosmotic pump (EOP) elements owing to their surface charge properties, flexibility and cost-effectiveness. However, the surface charge properties of plastics are inferior to those of silicate-based materials. This paper reports a performance-enhanced EOP equipped with a glassified track-etch polycarbonate membrane (PC), which has a nanochannel surface covered by allylhydridopolycarbosilane (AHPCS). The effects of applied voltage, pH and membrane pore size on the electroosmotic flow velocity, along with a comparative study of the EOP with coated and pure membranes were investigated. It was found that when low DC voltage (10 - 40 V) was applied to both ends of the pump, the magnitude of the electroosmotic flow was linearly proportional to the voltage when the pore size of the membrane was less than 600 nm. A higher flow rate was obtained with larger pore size membranes. Compared with the uncoated film, the coated one showed faster electroosmosis velocity, with higher stability under the same conditions. For pH 10.0 buffer solution, a flow rate of 89.13 μL/min was obtained in the modified membrane-based EOP with excellent repeatability and durability, while the flow rate was only 37.89 μL/min in the bare PC membrane under 20 V. In order to demonstrate the performance of the developed EOP, the EOP was used for microcomplexometric titration to determine actual tap water hardness. The measured results were highly consistent with the results of a conventional complexometric titration methed. The EOP with an AHPCS-coated plastic membrane expanded the application range to harsh condition solutions, such as high-concentration acids or bases.
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- Shumei Tian
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Environmental Material and Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225127, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Environmental Material and Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225127, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Environmental Material and Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225127, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Environmental Material and Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225127, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Environmental Material and Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225127, China.
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Design and Fabrication of a PDMS-Based Manual Micro-Valve System for Microfluidic Applications. ADVANCES IN POLYMER TECHNOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1155/2020/2460212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In this study, a manual micro-valve system (dimension: w × h: 1000 × 50 μm with 8-integrated channel valves was designed for controlling up to 8 different flows of agents (including magnetic nanoparticle flow) injected into the mixture zone of the microfluidics. The working parts of the micro-valve and microfluidic channel were fabricated from Poly(dimethyl siloxane) materials. The aperture of each channel valve was manually manipulated by a screw and a support kit (made of Plexiglas® materials). This valve system was connected to a microfluidic device with two important modules: a multi-liquid mixing component and a micro-reactor (~5 μL of volume). The study on controlling liquid flows proved that this valve system was effective for the experiments on the flow mixing and delivering the reactants into the micro-reaction chamber in order. The results are the first step for the fabrication of liquid flow controllers in integrated microfluidic systems towards biological analysis applications.
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Shariati S, Khayatian G. Microfluidic paper-based analytical device using gold nanoparticles modified with N, N′-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dithiooxamide for detection of Hg( ii) in air, fish and water samples. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj03986a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A new method for visual detection of mercury by color change is developed that can detect Hg2+ by the naked eye or a digital camera.
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- Sattar Shariati
- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Science
- University of Kurdistan
- Sanandaj
- Iran
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Jaywant SA, Arif KM. A Comprehensive Review of Microfluidic Water Quality Monitoring Sensors. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 19:E4781. [PMID: 31684136 PMCID: PMC6864743 DOI: 10.3390/s19214781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Revised: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Water crisis is a global issue due to water contamination and extremely restricted sources of fresh water. Water contamination induces severe diseases which put human lives at risk. Hence, water quality monitoring has become a prime activity worldwide. The available monitoring procedures are inadequate as most of them require expensive instrumentation, longer processing time, tedious processes, and skilled lab technicians. Therefore, a portable, sensitive, and selective sensor with in situ and continuous water quality monitoring is the current necessity. In this context, microfluidics is the promising technology to fulfill this need due to its advantages such as faster reaction times, better process control, reduced waste generation, system compactness and parallelization, reduced cost, and disposability. This paper presents a review on the latest enhancements of microfluidic-based electrochemical and optical sensors for water quality monitoring and discusses the relative merits and shortcomings of the methods.
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- Swapna A Jaywant
- Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, SF&AT, Massey University, Auckland 0632, New Zealand.
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- Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, SF&AT, Massey University, Auckland 0632, New Zealand.
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Zheng T, Liu Y, Xu C, Lu H, Wang C. Focusing surface acoustic waves assisted electrochemical detector in microfluidics. Electrophoresis 2019; 41:860-866. [PMID: 31650576 DOI: 10.1002/elps.201900315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2019] [Revised: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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This article demonstrates a novel electrochemical detection device. The device is composed by two focusing interdigital transducers for exciting focused surface acoustic waves by applying an AC signal, a three-electrode system for electrochemical measurement, and a liquid pool for holding liquid on a LiNbO3 wafer. The amperometry current of ferrocenecarboxylic acid and potassium phosphate buffer solution is used to characterize the detection sensitivity. Two experiments are carried out to optimize the device design. The result shows that the two focusing interdigital transducers with arc degree 30° and distance 5 mm can remarkably enhance the liquid mixing rate. Under this condition, the oxidation current is about 27 times larger than that without surface acoustic wave stirring.
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- Tengfei Zheng
- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P. R. China.,Shaanxi Key Lab of Intelligent Robots, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P. R. China.,Shaanxi Key Lab of Intelligent Robots, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P. R. China.,Shaanxi Key Lab of Intelligent Robots, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P. R. China.,Shaanxi Key Lab of Intelligent Robots, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P. R. China.,Shaanxi Key Lab of Intelligent Robots, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P. R. China
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Lace A, Ryan D, Bowkett M, Cleary J. Chromium Monitoring in Water by Colorimetry Using Optimised 1,5-Diphenylcarbazide Method. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16101803. [PMID: 31117215 PMCID: PMC6571720 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16101803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Revised: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Chromium contamination of drinking water has become a global problem due to its extensive use in industry. The most commonly used methods for chromium detection in water are laboratory-based methods, such as atomic absorption spectroscopy and mass spectroscopy. Although these methods are highly selective and sensitive, they require expensive maintenance and highly trained staff. Therefore, there is a growing demand for cost effective and portable detection methods that would meet the demand for mass monitoring. Microfluidic detection systems based on optical detection have great potential for onsite monitoring applications. Furthermore, their small size enables rapid sample throughput and minimises both reagent consumption and waste generation. In contrast to standard laboratory methods, there is also no requirement for sample transport and storage. The aim of this study is to optimise a colorimetric method based on 1,5-diphenylcarbazide dye for incorporation into a microfluidic detection system. Rapid colour development was observed after the addition of the dye and samples were measured at 543 nm. Beer's law was obeyed in the range between 0.03-3 mg·L-1. The detection limit and quantitation limit were found to be 0.023 and 0.076 mg·L-1, respectively.
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- Annija Lace
- EnviroCORE, Department of Science and Health, Institute of Technology Carlow, Kilkenny Road, Co. Carlow R93 V960, Ireland.
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- EnviroCORE, Department of Science and Health, Institute of Technology Carlow, Kilkenny Road, Co. Carlow R93 V960, Ireland.
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- TE Laboratories Ltd. (TelLab), Loughmartin Business Park, Tullow, Co. Carlow R93 N529, Ireland.
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- EnviroCORE, Department of Science and Health, Institute of Technology Carlow, Kilkenny Road, Co. Carlow R93 V960, Ireland.
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Li L, Wang X, Pu Q, Liu S. Advancement of electroosmotic pump in microflow analysis: A review. Anal Chim Acta 2019; 1060:1-16. [PMID: 30902323 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2019.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2018] [Revised: 02/07/2019] [Accepted: 02/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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This review (with 152 references) covers the progress made in the development and application of electroosmotic pumps in a period from 2009 through 2018 in microflow analysis. Following a short introduction, the review first categorizes various electroosmotic pumps into five subclasses based on the materials used for pumping: i) open channel EOP, 2) packed-column EOP, iii) porous monolith EOP, iv) porous membrane EOP, and v) other types of EOP. Pumps in each subclass are discussed. A next section covers EOP applications, primarily the applications of EOPs in micro flow analysis and micro/nano liquid chromatography. Other scattered applications are also examined. Perspectives, trends and challenges are discussed in the final section.
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- Lin Li
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, PR China
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- College of Environmental and Energy Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, PR China.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma, 101 Stephenson Parkway, Norman, OK, 73019, United States.
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Yew M, Ren Y, Koh KS, Sun C, Snape C. A Review of State-of-the-Art Microfluidic Technologies for Environmental Applications: Detection and Remediation. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2019; 3:1800060. [PMID: 31565355 PMCID: PMC6383963 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.201800060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2018] [Revised: 08/09/2018] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Microfluidic systems have advanced beyond natural and life science applications and lab-on-a-chip uses. A growing trend of employing microfluidic technologies for environmental detection has emerged thanks to the precision, time-effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of advanced microfluidic systems. This paper reviews state-of-the-art microfluidic technologies for environmental applications, such as on-site environmental monitoring and detection. Microdevices are extensively used in collecting environmental samples as a means to facilitate detection and quantification of targeted components with minimal quantities of samples. Likewise, microfluidic-inspired approaches for separation and treatment of contaminated water and air, such as the removal of heavy metals and waterborne pathogens from wastewater and carbon capture are also investigated.
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- Maxine Yew
- Department of MechanicalMaterials and Manufacturing EngineeringUniversity of Nottingham Ningbo China199 Taikang East Road315100NingboChina
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- Department of MechanicalMaterials and Manufacturing EngineeringUniversity of Nottingham Ningbo China199 Taikang East Road315100NingboChina
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- School of Engineering and Physical SciencesHeriot‐Watt University MalaysiaNo. 1 Jalan Venna P5/2, Precinct 562200PutrajayaMalaysia
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- Faculty of EngineeringUniversity of NottinghamThe Energy Technologies Building, Jubilee CampusNottinghamNG7 2TUUK
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- Faculty of EngineeringUniversity of NottinghamThe Energy Technologies Building, Jubilee CampusNottinghamNG7 2TUUK
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Piguillem SV, Ortega FG, Raba J, Messina GA, Fernández-Baldo MA. Development of a nanostructured electrochemical immunosensor applied to the early detection of invasive aspergillosis. Microchem J 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2018.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Arundhoti Mandal AM, Maity A, Bag S, Bhattacharya P, Das AK, Basak A. Design and synthesis of dual probes for detection of metal ions by LALDI MS and fluorescence: application in Zn(ii) imaging in cells. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra27302e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A Label-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (LALDI) technique has recently been applied to the detection of metal ions through a time of flight (TOF) mass spectrometric measurement.
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- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Technology
- Kharagpur 721302
- India
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- Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology
- Shibpur-711103
- India
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- Department of Biotechnology
- Indian Institute of Technology
- Kharagpur 721302
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Technology
- Kharagpur 721302
- India
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Srisa-Art M, Furutani Y. Simple and Rapid Fabrication of PDMS Microfluidic Devices Compatible with FTIR Microspectroscopy. BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN 2016. [DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20150357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Monpichar Srisa-Art
- Chromatography and Separation Research Unit (ChSRU), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
- Electrochemistry and Optical Spectroscopy Research Unit (EOSRU), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
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- Department of Life and Coordination-Complex Molecular Science, Institute for Molecular Science
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Freitas CB, Moreira RC, de Oliveira Tavares MG, Coltro WK. Monitoring of nitrite, nitrate, chloride and sulfate in environmental samples using electrophoresis microchips coupled with contactless conductivity detection. Talanta 2016; 147:335-41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2015.09.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2015] [Revised: 09/29/2015] [Accepted: 09/30/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Li X, Yeh MH, Lin ZH, Guo H, Yang PK, Wang J, Wang S, Yu R, Zhang T, Wang ZL. Self-Powered Triboelectric Nanosensor for Microfluidics and Cavity-Confined Solution Chemistry. ACS NANO 2015; 9:11056-63. [PMID: 26469374 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.5b04486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Micro total analysis system (μTAS) is one of the important tools for modern analytical sciences. In this paper, we not only propose the concept of integrating the self-powered triboelectric microfluidic nanosensor (TMN) with μTAS, but also demonstrate that the developed system can be used as an in situ tool to quantify the flowing liquid for microfluidics and solution chemistry. The TMN automatically generates electric outputs when the fluid passing through it and the outputs are affected by the solution temperature, polarity, ionic concentration, and fluid flow velocity. The self-powered TMN can detect the flowing water velocity, position, reaction temperature, ethanol, and salt concentrations. We also integrate the TMNs in a μTAS platform to directly characterize the synthesis of Au nanoparticles by a chemical reduction method.
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- Xiuhan Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology , Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University , Beijing 100044, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology , Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology , Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University , Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology , Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology , Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology , Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology , Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology , Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology , Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology , Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100083, China
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Mandal A, Das AK, Basak A. Label-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (LA-LDI-MS): use of pyrene aldehyde for detection of biogenic amines, amino acids and peptides. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra20678b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Label-assisted laser desorption/ionization (LA-LDI) technique has recently been applied to the detection of biologically important small molecules through a time of flight (TOF) mass spectrometric measurement.
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- Arundhoti Mandal
- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Technology
- Kharagpur 721302
- India
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- Department of Biotechnology
- Indian Institute of Technology
- Kharagpur 721302
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Technology
- Kharagpur 721302
- India
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A microfabricated electroosmotic pump coupled to a gas-diffusion microchip for flow injection analysis of ammonia. Mikrochim Acta 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s00604-014-1410-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Addy PS, Bhattacharya A, Mandal SM, Basak A. Label-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (LA-LDI-MS): an emerging technique for rapid detection of ubiquitous cis-1,2-diol functionality. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra07499h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Demirel G, Babur E. Vapor-phase deposition of polymers as a simple and versatile technique to generate paper-based microfluidic platforms for bioassay applications. Analyst 2014; 139:2326-31. [DOI: 10.1039/c4an00022f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A simple yet versatile approach has been demonstrated for the fabrication of paper-based microfluidic platforms based on a vapor-phase polymerization technique.
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- Gokhan Demirel
- Bio-inspired Materials Research Laboratory (BIMREL)
- Department of Chemistry
- Gazi University
- 06500 Ankara, Turkey
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- Bio-inspired Materials Research Laboratory (BIMREL)
- Department of Chemistry
- Gazi University
- 06500 Ankara, Turkey
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Portugal LA, Laglera LM, Anthemidis AN, Ferreira SL, Miró M. Pressure-driven mesofluidic platform integrating automated on-chip renewable micro-solid-phase extraction for ultrasensitive determination of waterborne inorganic mercury. Talanta 2013; 110:58-65. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2013.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2012] [Revised: 01/25/2013] [Accepted: 02/05/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Devices (μPADs) and Micro Total Analysis Systems (μTAS): Development, Applications and Future Trends. Chromatographia 2013; 76:1201-1214. [PMID: 24078738 PMCID: PMC3779795 DOI: 10.1007/s10337-013-2413-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2012] [Revised: 12/26/2012] [Accepted: 01/30/2013] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices and micro total analysis systems are relatively new group of analytical tools, capable of analyzing complex biochemical samples containing macromolecules, proteins, nucleic acids, toxins, cells or pathogens. Within one analytical run, fluidic manipulations like transportation, sorting, mixing or separation are available. Recently, microfluidic devices are a subject of extensive research, mostly for fast and non-expensive biochemical analysis but also for screening of medical samples and forensic diagnostics. They are used for neurotransmitter detection, cancer diagnosis and treatment, cell and tissue culture growth and amplification, drug discovery and determination, detection and identification of microorganisms. This review summarizes development history, basic fabrication methods, applications and also future development trends for production of such devices.
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Campos CDM, da Silva JAF. Applications of autonomous microfluidic systems in environmental monitoring. RSC Adv 2013. [DOI: 10.1039/c3ra41561a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Lafleur JP, Senkbeil S, Jensen TG, Kutter JP. Gold nanoparticle-based optical microfluidic sensors for analysis of environmental pollutants. LAB ON A CHIP 2012; 12:4651-4656. [PMID: 22824920 DOI: 10.1039/c2lc40543a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Conventional methods of environmental analysis can be significantly improved by the development of portable microscale technologies for direct in-field sensing at remote locations. This report demonstrates the vast potential of gold nanoparticle-based microfluidic sensors for the rapid, in-field, detection of two important classes of environmental contaminants - heavy metals and pesticides. Using gold nanoparticle-based microfluidic sensors linked to a simple digital camera as the detector, detection limits as low as 0.6 μg L(-1) and 16 μg L(-1) could be obtained for the heavy metal mercury and the dithiocarbamate pesticide ziram, respectively. These results demonstrate that the attractive optical properties of gold nanoparticle probes combine synergistically with the inherent qualities of microfluidic platforms to offer simple, portable and sensitive sensors for environmental contaminants.
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- Josiane P Lafleur
- Technical University of Denmark, Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Ørsteds Plads Bldg 345B, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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Hu Z, Glidle A, Ironside CN, Sorel M, Strain MJ, Cooper J, Yin H. Integrated microspectrometer for fluorescence based analysis in a microfluidic format. LAB ON A CHIP 2012; 12:2850-7. [PMID: 22648688 DOI: 10.1039/c2lc40169j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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We have demonstrated a monolithic integrated arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) microspectrometer microfluidic platform capable of fluorescence spectroscopic analysis. The microspectrometer in this proof of concept study has a small (1 cm × 1 cm) footprint and 8 output channels centred on different wavelengths. We show that the signals from the output channels detected on a camera chip can be used to recreate the complete fluorescence spectrum of an analyte. By making fluorescence measurements of (i) mixed quantum dot solutions, (ii) an organic fluorophore (Cy5) and (iii) the propidium iodide (PI)-DNA assay, we illustrate the unique advantages of the AWG platform for simultaneous, quantitative multiplex detection and its capability to detect small spectroscopic shifts. Although the current system is designed for fluorescence spectroscopic analysis, in principle, it can be implemented for other types of analysis, such as Raman spectroscopy. Fabricated using established semiconductor industry methods, this miniaturised platform holds great potential to create a handheld, low cost biosensor with versatile detection capability.
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- Zhixiong Hu
- School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, G12 8LT Glasgow, U.K
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Jokerst JC, Emory JM, Henry CS. Advances in microfluidics for environmental analysis. Analyst 2012; 137:24-34. [DOI: 10.1039/c1an15368d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 164] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Research on the atomic force microscopy-based fabrication of nanochannels on silicon oxide surfaces. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s11434-010-4077-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Lim C, Hong J, Chung BG, deMello AJ, Choo J. Optofluidic platforms based on surface-enhanced Raman scattering. Analyst 2010; 135:837-44. [DOI: 10.1039/b919584j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Soledad Rubio
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Facultad de Ciencias, Edificio Anexo Marie Curie, Campus de Rabanales, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Facultad de Ciencias, Edificio Anexo Marie Curie, Campus de Rabanales, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
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