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Madhu S, MacKenzie J, Grewal KS, Farooque AA, Koleilat GI, Selopal GS. Titanium Carbide (Ti 3C 2T x) MXene for Sequestration of Aquatic Pollutants. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202400421. [PMID: 38804999 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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The rapid expansion of industrialization has resulted in the release of multiple ecological contaminants in gaseous, liquid, and solid forms, which pose significant environmental risks to many different ecosystems. The efficient and cost-effective removal of these environmental pollutants has attracted global attention. This growing concern has prompted the synthesis and optimization of nanomaterials and their application as potential pollutant removal. In this context, MXene is considered an outstanding photocatalytic candidate due to its unique physicochemical and mechanical properties, which include high specific surface area, physiological compatibility, and robust electrodynamics. This review highlights recent advances in shaping titanium carbide (Ti3C2Tx) MXenes, emphasizing the importance of termination groups to boost photoactivity and product selectivity, with a primary focus on engineering aspects. First, a broad overview of Ti3C2Tx MXene is provided, delving into its catalytic properties and the formation of surface termination groups to establish a comprehensive understanding of its fundamental catalytic structure. Subsequently, the effects of engineering the morphology of Ti3C2Tx MXene into different structures, such as two-dimensional (2D) accordion-like forms, monolayers, hierarchies, quantum dots, and nanotubes. Finally, a concise overview of the removal of different environmental pollutants is presented, and the forthcoming challenges, along with their prospective outlooks, are delineated.
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- Swedha Madhu
- Department of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, B2N 5E3, NS, Canada
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- Department of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, B2N 5E3, NS, Canada
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- Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE, C1A4P3, Canada
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- Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE, C1A4P3, Canada
- Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Prince Edward Island, St Peters Bay, PE, Canada
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- Department of Process Engineering and Applied Science, & Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, 5273 Dacosta Row, B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Department of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, B2N 5E3, NS, Canada
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Du L, Zhang H, Zhang F, Xia J, Meng Q, Huang H, Wang Z. An electrochemiluminescence aptasensor based on Ti 3C 2 QDs-1T/2H MoS 2 nano-hybrid material for the highly sensitive detection of lincomycin. Talanta 2024; 270:125574. [PMID: 38142613 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Developing a highly selective and sensitive analysis strategy for lincomycin (LIN) is of great significance for environmental protection and food safety. Herein, we reported a novel electrochemiluminescence (ECL) aptasensor based on Ti3C2 QDs-1T/2H MoS2 nano-hybrid luminophore for detection of LIN. The hybridization of Ti3C2 QDs and 1T/2H MoS2 endowed nanocomposite with structural and compositional advantages for boosting the ECL performance of QDs by about three times. This enhancement could be attributed to the remarkable electrocatalytic activity and high conductivity exhibited by 1T/2H MoS2. Secondly, the great surface area of 1T/2H MoS2 is conducive to the high dispersion of Ti3C2 QDs, and its good conductivity could promote charge transfer. On the other hand, the excellent catalytic performance of 1T/2H MoS2 could facilitate the reduction of S2O82- to produce more radical, which significantly enhance the ECL signal of Ti3C2 QDs. Given these features, a sensor for detection of LIN was established based on specific recognition between target and aptamer. The sensor showed a good linear relationship (0.05 ng mL-1 ∼100 μg mL-1) with a detection limit as low as 0.02 ng mL-1. It is worth noting that this work has been validated in testing milk samples, exhibiting great potential application prospects in food analysis.
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- Lin Du
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao Application Technology Innovation Center of Photoelectric Biosensing for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Center of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao Application Technology Innovation Center of Photoelectric Biosensing for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Center of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, China; School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Engineering, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao Application Technology Innovation Center of Photoelectric Biosensing for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Center of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao Application Technology Innovation Center of Photoelectric Biosensing for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Center of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao Application Technology Innovation Center of Photoelectric Biosensing for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Center of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, China.
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Yi Y, Hou J, Bi X, Luo L, Li L, You T. Simple and sensitive fluorescence sensing of methyl parathion based on the inner filter effect of p-nitrophenol on nitrogen-doped titanium carbide quantum dots. LUMINESCENCE 2023. [PMID: 38148625 DOI: 10.1002/bio.4632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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It is of great significance to develop an effective method for methyl parathion (MP) detection. Herein, a novel nitrogen-doped titanium carbide quantum dots (N-Ti3 C2 QDs) was prepared and used to construct a simple and sensitive fluorescence sensing platform of MP by making use of inner filter effect (IFE). The prepared N-Ti3 C2 QDs can exhibit strong blue fluorescence at 434 nm. Meanwhile, MP could hydrolyze to produce p-nitrophenol (p-NP) under alkaline conditions, which showed a characteristic ultraviolet-visible (UV-visible) absorption peak at 405 nm, resulting in the fluorescence of N-Ti3 C2 QDs is effectively quenched by p-NP. In addition, the investigation of time-resolved fluorescence decays indicated that the corresponding quenching mechanism of p-NP on N-Ti3 C2 QDs is due to the IFE. After optimizing the conditions, the as-developed fluorescence sensing platform displayed wide detection range (0.1-30 μg mL-1 ) and low detection limit (0.036 μg mL-1 ) for MP, and it was also successfully applied for MP analysis in real water samples, thus it is expected that this simple, sensitive and enzyme-free sensing platform shows great applications.
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- Yinhui Yi
- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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Solangi NH, Mubarak NM, Karri RR, Mazari SA, Jatoi AS. Advanced growth of 2D MXene for electrochemical sensors. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 222:115279. [PMID: 36706895 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Over the last few years, electroanalysis has made significant advancements, particularly in developing electrochemical sensors. Electrochemical sensors generally include emerging Photoelectrochemical and Electrochemiluminescence sensors, which combine optical techniques and traditional electrochemical bio/non-biosensors. Numerous EC-detecting methods have also been designed for commercial applications to detect biological and non-biological markers for various diseases. Analytical applications have recently focused significantly on one of the novel nanomaterials, the MXene. This material is being extensively investigated for applications in electrochemical sensors due to its unique mechanical, electronic, optical, active functional groups and thermal characteristics. This study extensively discusses the salient features of MXene-based electrochemical sensors, photoelectrochemical sensors, enzyme-based biosensors, immunosensors, aptasensors, electrochemiluminescence sensors, and electrochemical non-biosensors. In addition, their performance in detecting various substances and contaminants is thoroughly discussed. Furthermore, the challenges and prospects the MXene-based electrochemical sensors are elaborated.
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- Nadeem Hussain Solangi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, 74800, Pakistan
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- Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam.
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- Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, 74800, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, 74800, Pakistan
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Wei Z, Zhang H, Wang Z. High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Combined with Ti 3C 2-TiO 2 to Enhance Electrochemiluminescence of Luminol for the Sensitive Detection of Polynucleotide Kinase. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:3804-3811. [PMID: 36632668 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Luminol is a classic electrochemiluminescence (ECL) luminophore. The luminol-O2 ECL system suffers from a problem, that is, the conversion rate of dissolved O2 into reactive oxygen species (ROS) is low. In this work, we used high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) pretreatment combined with Ti3C2-TiO2 to construct a highly sensitive luminol-O2 ECL system for the specific detection of polynucleotide kinase (PNK) first. On the one hand, HIFU generated ROS in situ as a coreactant via the cavitation effect to boost the luminol emission. On the other hand, Ti3C2-TiO2 was prepared in situ via Ti3C2 as a reducing agent, and it can aggregate and catalyze ROS generated in situ by HIFU. Moreover, the Ti on the Ti3C2-TiO2 surface could bind to phosphate groups through chelation, thereby realizing highly specific detection of PNK. The sensor has a linear relationship range of 1.0 × 10-5 to 10.0 U mL-1, and the limit of detection is 1.48 × 10-7 U mL-1, which is superior to most existing methods. The sensor performance in HeLa cell lysate was measured with a satisfactory result. The designed ECL biosensor has potential applications in biological analysis and clinical diagnosis.
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- Zhihao Wei
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Sino-Japanese Centre for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Centre of Qingdao University, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Sino-Japanese Centre for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Centre of Qingdao University, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Sino-Japanese Centre for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Centre of Qingdao University, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong266071, China
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Zhang H, Du L, Wei Z, Wang X, Sojic N, Zhou X, Wang Z. Boosting the electrochemiluminescence of luminol-O 2 system by high-intensity focused ultrasound. Anal Bioanal Chem 2022; 414:8309-8315. [PMID: 36239751 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-022-04365-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) of luminol is a well-established methodology in analytical chemistry and bioimaging. Developing novel strategies to enhance the ECL signal of this model emitter is a challenging but rewarding task. In this work, we introduced the high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), as a pretreatment means and a non-invasive way to trigger and boost the ECL signal with a 40-fold significant enhancement in the luminol-O2 system without the addition of exogenous co-reactants. The superoxide anion (O2-•) generated in situ by HIFU was the key initiator for boosting the ECL emission as demonstrated in this study for the first time. This promising co-reactant-free strategy could find potential applications for ultrasensitive ECL detection in the analysis of complex biological entities.
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- Huixin Zhang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Center of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Shandong, 266071, Qingdao, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Center of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Shandong, 266071, Qingdao, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Center of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Shandong, 266071, Qingdao, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Center of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Shandong, 266071, Qingdao, China
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- Bordeaux INP, ISM, UMR CNRS 5255, University of Bordeaux, 33607, Pessac, France
- Department of Chemistry, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation, 454080
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Center of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Shandong, 266071, Qingdao, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials, Instrumental Analysis Center of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Shandong, 266071, Qingdao, China.
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