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Ahsani MK, Ahour F, Asghari E. Development of isoniazid electrochemical sensor using nickel ferrite - nitrogen and sulfur co-doped graphene quantum dot nanocomposite as a new electrode modifier. Sci Rep 2024; 14:14228. [PMID: 38902392 PMCID: PMC11189936 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64797-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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This work reports the synthesis of nickel ferrite decorated nitrogen and sulfur co-doped graphene quantum dot (NF@N, S:GQD) and its use as an electrode modifier. The developed NF@N, S:GQD modified glassy carbon electrode (NF@N, S:GQD/GCE) was applied to assess isoniazid (INZ) concentration based on its oxidation at the surface of the proposed electrode. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) were used as appropriate electrochemical techniques to study the electrochemical behavior of INZ and determine it. Based on combined evidence from surveys, research, and personal results, it is thought that the combination of nickel ferrite and doped graphene quantum dots can synergistically affect results, leading to increased sensitivity and reduced detection limits. This is probably mainly due to the high electrical conductivity of N, S-GQD structure, the electrocatalytic effect of nickel ferrite, and increased surface area resulting from the nano size of the modifier. The optimum conditions for preparing of the modified electrode and determination of INZ are selected by performing electrochemical experiments. The voltammetric response of the sensor is linear from 0.3 to 40 nM INZ under optimal conditions and the detection limit of the sensor is 0.1 nM. The validity and performance of the prepared sensor were confirmed by determining the amount of INZ in the drug and urine as real samples. The composite of doped nanoparticles and nickel ferrite is an innovative modification material to create electrochemical sensors with high sensitivity and selectivity that can be used in pharmaceutical applications.
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- Mohammad Kazem Ahsani
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Group, Faculty of Chemistry, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
- Department of Nanochemistry, Nanotechnology Research Center, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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Cho H, Bae G, Hong BH. Engineering functionalization and properties of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) with controllable synthesis for energy and display applications. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:3347-3378. [PMID: 38288500 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05842e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Graphene quantum dots (GQDs), a new type of 0D nanomaterial, are composed of a graphene lattice with sp2 bonding carbon core and characterized by their abundant edges and wide surface area. This unique structure imparts excellent electrical properties and exceptional physicochemical adsorption capabilities to GQDs. Additionally, the reduction in dimensionality of graphene leads to an open band gap in GQDs, resulting in their unique optical properties. The functional groups and dopants in GQDs are key factors that allow the modulation of these characteristics. So, controlling the functionalization level of GQDs is crucial for understanding their characteristics and further application. This review provides an overview of the properties and structure of GQDs and summarizes recent developments in research that focus on their controllable synthesis, involving functional groups and doping. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive and focused explanation of how GQDs have been advantageously applied in recent years, particularly in the fields of energy storage devices and displays.
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- Hyeonwoo Cho
- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
- Graphene Research Center, Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology, Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea
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Liu M, Dong J, Suo Z, Wang Q, Wei M, He B, Jin H. A convenient fluorescent/electrochemical dual-mode biosensor for accurate detection of Pb 2+ based on DNAzyme cycle. Bioelectrochemistry 2023; 152:108452. [PMID: 37137224 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2023.108452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The presence of heavy metals in the ecological environment is a serious threat to human health. Therefore, it is very important to establish a simple and sensitive method for the detection of heavy metals. Currently, most of the methods are single-channel sensing, and these methods are prone to false-positive signals, which reduces the accuracy. In this work, Pb2+-DNAzyme was immobilized on magnetic beads (MBs) using a linkage of biotin and streptavidin and successfully applied to the construction of a fluorescent/electrochemical dual-mode (DM) biosensor. The supernatant after magnetic separation formed a double strand on the electrode, which was combined with methylene blue (MB) for electrochemical detection (EC). At the same time, FAM-d was added to the precipitate, and after magnetic separation, the supernatant was subjected to fluorescent detection (FL). Under optimal conditions, the signal response of the constructed dual-mode biosensor showed a good linear relationship with the concentration of Pb2+. The DNAzyme-based dual-mode biosensor achieved sensitive and selective detection of Pb2+ with good accuracy and reliability, opening a new way for the development of biosensing strategies for the detection of Pb2+. More importantly, the sensor has high sensitivity and accuracy for the detection of Pb2+ in actual sample analysis.
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- Mingwei Liu
- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Key Laboratory of Cereal and Oil Food Safety Inspection and Control, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Key Laboratory of Cereal and Oil Food Safety Inspection and Control, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Key Laboratory of Cereal and Oil Food Safety Inspection and Control, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Key Laboratory of Cereal and Oil Food Safety Inspection and Control, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Key Laboratory of Cereal and Oil Food Safety Inspection and Control, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Key Laboratory of Cereal and Oil Food Safety Inspection and Control, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Key Laboratory of Cereal and Oil Food Safety Inspection and Control, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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Kalhori S, Ahour F, Aurang P. Determination of trace amount of iron cations using electrochemical methods at N, S doped GQD modified electrode. Sci Rep 2023; 13:1557. [PMID: 36707641 PMCID: PMC9883219 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-28872-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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In this work, nitrogen and sulfur co-doped graphene quantum dot-modified glassy carbon electrodes (N, S-GQD/GCE) were used for the recognition of iron cations in aqueous solutions. The dissolved cations are detected based on the faradaic reduction or oxidation current of Fe(III) and Fe(II) obtained at the N, S-GQD/GCE surface. Cyclic voltammetry (CV), square wave voltammetry (SWV), and hydrodynamic amperometry are used as suitable electrochemical techniques for studying electrochemical behavior and determination of Fe cations. Based on the obtained results, it is concluded that the presence of free electrons in the structure of N, S-GQD could facilitate electron transfer reaction between Fe(III) and electrode surface which with increased surface area results in increased sensitivity and lower limit of detection. By performing suitable experiments, the best condition for preparing the modified electrode and determining Fe(III) was selected. Under optimized conditions, the amperometric response is linear from 1 to 100 nM of Fe(III) with a detection limit of 0.23 nM. The validity of the method and applicability of the sensor is successfully tested by the determination of Fe(III) in drug and water real samples. This sensor opened a new platform based on doped nanoparticles for highly sensitive and selective detection of analytes.
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- S. Kalhori
- grid.412763.50000 0004 0442 8645Department of Nanotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- grid.412763.50000 0004 0442 8645Department of Nanotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran ,grid.412763.50000 0004 0442 8645Institute of Nanotechnology, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- grid.412763.50000 0004 0442 8645Department of Nanotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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An optical and electrochemical sensor based on L-arginine functionalized reduced graphene oxide. Sci Rep 2022; 12:19398. [PMID: 36371538 PMCID: PMC9653396 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-23949-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The electrochemical and photochemical properties of graphene derivatives could be significantly improved by modifications in the chemical structure. Herein, reduced graphene oxide (RGO) was functionalized with L-arginine (L-Arg) by an amidation reaction between the support and amino acid. Deposition of a powerful ligand, L-Arg, on the optically active support generated an effective optical chemosensor for the determination of Cd(II), Co(II), Pb(II), and Cu(II). In addition, L-Arg-RGO was used as an electrode modifier to fabricate L-Arg-RGO modified glassy-carbon electrode (L-Arg-RGO/GCE) to be employed in the selective detection of Pb(II) ions by differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetry (DP-ASV). L-Arg-RGO/GCE afforded better results than the bare GCE, RGO/GCE, and L-Arg functionalized graphene quantum dot modified GCE. The nanostructure of RGO, modification by L-Arg, and homogeneous immobilization of resultant nanoparticles at the electrode surface are the reasons for outstanding results. The proposed electrochemical sensor has a wide linear range with a limit of detection equal to 0.06 nM, leading to the easy detection of Pb(II) in the presence of other cations. This research highlighted that RGO as a promising support of optical, and electrochemical sensors could be used in the selective, and sensitive determination of transition metals depends on the nature of the modifier. Moreover, L-Arg as an abundant amino acid deserves to perch on the support for optical, and electrochemical determination of transition metals.
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Novel nanosensor of cobalt(II) and copper(II) constructed from graphene quantum dots modified with Eriochrome Black T. Sci Rep 2022; 12:13179. [PMID: 35915314 PMCID: PMC9343609 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-17616-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Detection of heavy transition metals is of importance protecting humans and the environment from their toxicity. Amongst them, copper(II) and cobalt(II) need more attention due to their wide applications in industry, in which exposures with excess amounts of them cause heathy concerns. Hence, fast and efficient distinguishing copper(II) and cobalt(II) could be worthy. While electrochemical approaches could determine these cations, expensive instrumentation and time-consuming analysis are significant drawbacks, leading to concentrations on spectroscopic and colorimetric pathways. Herein, graphene quantum dot was modified with Eriochrome Black T (EBT) to generate a novel sensor with the ability of sensing mentioned cations. This new nanocompound demonstrated new optical properties when complexed with cobalt(II) in natural pH, and copper(II) in acidic media. Both cations successfully were detected by the new nanosensor through revealing distinct spectroscopic signals. Moreover, cobalt(II) was distinguished by this sensor colorimetrical, appearing green solution. Linear ranges of cobalt(II) and copper(II) were obtained as 0.02-0.08 M and 0.015-0.2 M, with the limit of detections 0.014 and 0.018 M, respectively.
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González-González RB, Morales-Murillo MB, Martínez-Prado MA, Melchor-Martínez EM, Ahmed I, Bilal M, Parra-Saldívar R, Iqbal HMN. Carbon dots-based nanomaterials for fluorescent sensing of toxic elements in environmental samples: Strategies for enhanced performance. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 300:134515. [PMID: 35398070 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Rapid industrialization and manufacturing expansion have caused heavy metal pollution, which is a critical environmental issue faced by global population. In addition, the disadvantages presented by conventional detection methods such as the requirement of sophisticated instruments and qualified personnel have led to the development of novel nanosensors. Recently, carbon dots (CDs) have been presented as a multifunctional nanomaterial alternative for the accurate detection of heavy metal ions in water systems. The capacity of CDs to detect contaminants in wastewater -including heavy metals- can be found in the literature; however, to the best of our knowledge, none of them discusses the most recent strategies to enhance their performance. Therefore, in this review, beyond presenting successful examples of the use of CDs for the detection of metal ions, we further discuss the strategies to enhance their photoluminescence properties and their performance for environmental monitoring. In this manner, strategies such as heteroatom-doping and surface passivation are reviewed in detail, as well as describing the mechanisms and the effect of precursors and synthesis methods. Finally, the current challenges are described in detail to propose some recommendations for further research.
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México - Instituto Tecnológico de Durango, Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Department, Blvd. Felipe Pescador 1830 Ote., Durango, Dgo., 34080, Mexico
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México - Instituto Tecnológico de Durango, Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Department, Blvd. Felipe Pescador 1830 Ote., Durango, Dgo., 34080, Mexico
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- School of Medical Science, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University (Gold Coast campus), Parklands Drive, Southport, QLD, 4222, Australia
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, 223003, China
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey, 64849, Mexico.
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