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Payà-Pou R, Aguirre-Camacho J, Simó-Alfonso EF, Knopp D, Miró M, Carrasco-Correa EJ. Modulable 3D-printed plantibody-laden platform enabling microscale affinity extraction and ratiometric front-face fluorescence detection of microcystin-LR in marine waters. Mikrochim Acta 2024; 191:490. [PMID: 39066900 PMCID: PMC11283425 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-024-06547-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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A 3D-printed stereolithographic platform for selective biorecognition is designed to enable convective microscale affinity extraction of microcystin-LR (MC-LR) followed by direct solid-phase optosensing exploiting ratiometric front-face fluorescence spectroscopy. For this purpose, a recombinant monoclonal plantibody (recAb) is covalently attached to a 3D-printed structure for sorptive immunoextraction, whereupon the free and unbound primary amino moieties of the recAb are derivatized with a fluorescent probe. The fluorophore-recAb-MC-LR laden device is then accommodated in the cuvette holder of a conventional fluorometer without any instrumental modification for the recording of the solid-phase fluorescence emission. Using Rodbard's four-parameter sigmoidal function, the 3D-printed bioselective platform features a limit of detection (LOD) of 28 ng L-1 using a sample volume of 500 mL, device-to-device reproducibility down to 12%, and relative recoveries ranging from 91 to 100% in marine waters. Printed prototypes are affordable, just 0.4 € per print and ≤ 10 € per device containing recAb. One of the main assets of the miniaturized immunoextraction device is that it performs comparably well in terms of analytical figures of merit with costly mass spectrometric-based analytical methodologies, such as HPLC-MS/MS. The device is readily applicable to high-matrix samples, such as seawater, as opposed to previous biosensing platforms, just applied to freshwater systems.
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Grants
- PID2020-117686RB-C33 Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades
- TED2021-131303B-I00 Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades
- PID2021-125459OB-I00 Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades
- MFA/2022/034 Conselleria de Cultura, Educación y Ciencia, Generalitat Valenciana
- INVEST/2022/425 Conselleria de Cultura, Educación y Ciencia, Generalitat Valenciana
- CIAICO/2022/183 Conselleria de Cultura, Educación y Ciencia, Generalitat Valenciana
- CPI-20-446 Conselleria de Cultura, Educación y Ciencia, Generalitat Valenciana
- Universitat de Valencia
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- Roser Payà-Pou
- CLECEM Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Valencia, C/ Doctor Moliner, 50, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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- CLECEM Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Valencia, C/ Doctor Moliner, 50, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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- CLECEM Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Valencia, C/ Doctor Moliner, 50, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry, Chair of Analytical Chemistry and Water Chemistry, Technical University Munich, TUM School of Natural Sciences, Lichtenbergstrasse 4, 85748, Garching, Germany
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- FI-TRACE Group, Department of Chemistry, University of the Balearic Islands, Carretera de Valldemossa, km 7.5, Palma, 07122, Spain.
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- CLECEM Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Valencia, C/ Doctor Moliner, 50, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain.
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Martínez-Pérez-Cejuela H, Gionfriddo E. Evolution of Green Sample Preparation: Fostering a Sustainable Tomorrow in Analytical Sciences. Anal Chem 2024; 96:7840-7863. [PMID: 38687329 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c01328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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- H Martínez-Pérez-Cejuela
- Department of Chemistry, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260-3000, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260-3000, United States
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Amini A, Themelis T, Ottevaere H, De Vos J, Eeltink S. Digital light processing 3D printing of microfluidic devices targeting high-pressure liquid-phase separations. Mikrochim Acta 2024; 191:171. [PMID: 38430344 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-024-06256-w] [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: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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This paper focuses on 3D printing using digital light processing (DLP) to create microchannel devices with inner diameters of 100, 200, and 500 µm and cater flow-through applications within the realm of analytical chemistry, in particular high-pressure liquid chromatographic separations. Effects of layer thickness and exposure time on channel dimensions and surface roughness were systematically investigated. Utilizing a commercially accessible 3D printer and acrylate resin formulation, we fabricated 100-500 µm i.d. squared and circular channel designs minimizing average surface roughness (< 20%) by applying a 20-µm layer thickness and exposure times ranging from 1.1 to 0.7 s. Pressure resistance was measured by encasing microdevices in an aluminum chip holder that integrated flat-bottom polyetheretherketon (PEEK) nanoports allowing to establish the micro-to-macro interface to the HPLC instrument. After thermal post-curing and finetuning the clamping force of the chip holder, a maximum pressure resistance of 650 bar (1.5% RSD) was reached (n = 3). A polymer monolithic support structure was successfully synthesized in situ with the confines of a 500 µm i.d. 3D printed microchannel. A proof-of-concept of a reversed-phase chromatographic gradient separation of intact proteins is demonstrated using an aqueous-organic mobile-phase with isopropanol as organic modifier.
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- Ali Amini
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Department of Chemical Engineering, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium
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- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Department of Chemical Engineering, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium
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- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Department of Applied Physics and Photonics, Brussels Photonics, Brussels, Belgium
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- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Department of Chemical Engineering, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium
- RIC Group, President Kennedypark 26, B-8500, Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Department of Chemical Engineering, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium.
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García-Moll M, García-Moll L, Carrasco-Correa EJ, Oliver M, Simó-Alfonso EF, Miró M. Biomimetic Dispersive Solid-Phase Microextraction: A Novel Concept for High-Throughput Estimation of Human Oral Absorption of Organic Compounds. Anal Chem 2023; 95:13123-13131. [PMID: 37615399 PMCID: PMC10483468 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c01749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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There is a quest for a novel in vitro analytical methodology that is properly validated for the prediction of human oral absorption and bioaccumulation of organic compounds with no need of animal models. The traditional log P parameter might not serve to predict bioparameters accurately inasmuch as it merely accounts for the hydrophobicity of the compound, but the actual interaction with the components of eukaryotic cells is neglected. This contribution proposes for the first time a novel biomimetic microextraction approach capitalized on immobilized phosphatidylcholine as a plasma membrane surrogate onto organic polymeric sorptive phases for the estimation of human intestinal effective permeability of a number of pharmaceuticals that are also deemed contaminants of emerging concern in environmental settings. A comprehensive exploration of the conformation of the lipid structure onto the surfaces is undertaken so as to discriminate the generation of either lipid monolayers or bilayers or the attachment of lipid nanovesicles. The experimentally obtained biomimetic extraction data is proven to be a superb parameter against other molecular descriptors for the development of reliable prediction models of human jejunum permeability with R2 = 0.76, but the incorporation of log D and the number of aromatic rings in multiple linear regression equations enabled improved correlations up to R2 = 0.88. This work is expected to open new avenues for expeditious in vitro screening methods for oral absorption of organic contaminants of emerging concern in human exposomics.
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- Maria
Pau García-Moll
- FI-TRACE
Group, Department of Chemistry, University
of the Balearic Islands, Carretera de Valldemossa, km 7.5, Palma de
Mallorca E-07122, Spain
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- FI-TRACE
Group, Department of Chemistry, University
of the Balearic Islands, Carretera de Valldemossa, km 7.5, Palma de
Mallorca E-07122, Spain
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- CLECEM
Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Valencia, C/Doctor Moliner, 50, Burjassot, Valencia 46100, Spain
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- FI-TRACE
Group, Department of Chemistry, University
of the Balearic Islands, Carretera de Valldemossa, km 7.5, Palma de
Mallorca E-07122, Spain
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- CLECEM
Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Valencia, C/Doctor Moliner, 50, Burjassot, Valencia 46100, Spain
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- FI-TRACE
Group, Department of Chemistry, University
of the Balearic Islands, Carretera de Valldemossa, km 7.5, Palma de
Mallorca E-07122, Spain
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Manousi N, Priovolos I, Kabir A, Furton KG, Samanidou VF, Anthemidis A. An integrated automatic lab-in-syringe sol-gel coated foam microextraction platform as a front-end to high performance liquid chromatography for the migration studies of bisphenol A. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1268:341400. [PMID: 37268341 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The proof-of-concept of an integrated automatic foam microextraction lab-in-syringe (FME-LIS) platform coupled to high performance liquid chromatography is presented. Three different sol-gel coated foams were synthesized, characterized, and conveniently packed inside the glass barrel of the LIS syringe pump, as an alternative approach for sample preparation, preconcentration and separation. The proposed system efficiently combines the inherent benefits of lab-in-syringe technique, the good features of sol-gel sorbents, the versatile nature of foams/sponges, as well as the advantages of automatic systems. Bisphenol A (BPA) was used as model analyte, due to the increasing concern for the migration of this compound from household containers. The main parameters that affect the extraction performance of the system were optimized and the proposed method was validated. The limit of detection for BPA were 0.5 and 2.9 μg L-1, for a sample volume of 50 mL and 10 mL, respectively. The intra-day precision was <4.7% and the inter-day precision was <5.1% in all cases. The performance of the proposed methodology was evaluated for the migration studies of BPA using different food simulants, as well as for the analysis of drinking water. Good method applicability was observed based on the relative recovery studies (93-103%).
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- Natalia Manousi
- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, 54124, Greece; Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, 54124, Greece
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- International Forensic Research Institute, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 33131, USA
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- International Forensic Research Institute, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 33131, USA
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, 54124, Greece
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, 54124, Greece.
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Zhu Q, Liu C, Tang S, Shen W, Lee HK. Application of three dimensional-printed devices in extraction technologies. J Chromatogr A 2023; 1697:463987. [PMID: 37084696 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2023.463987] [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: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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Sample pretreatment is an important and necessary process in chemical analysis. Traditional sample preparation methods normally consume moderate to large quantities of solvents and reagents, are time- and labor-intensive and can be prone to error (since they usually involve multiple steps). In the past quarter century or so, modern sample preparation techniques have evolved, from the advent of solid-phase microextraction and liquid-phase microextraction to the present day where they are now widely applied to extract analytes from simple as well as complex matrices leveraging on their extremely low solvent consumption, high extraction efficiency, generally straightforward and simple operation and integration of most, if not all, of the following aspects: Sampling, cleanup, extraction, preconcentration and ready-to-inject status of the final extract. One of the most interesting features of the progress of microextraction techniques over the years lies in the development of devices, apparatus and tools to facilitate and improve their operations. This review explores the application of a recent material fabrication technology that has been receiving a lot of interest, that of three-dimensional (3D) printing, to the manipulation of microextraction. The review highlights the use of 3D-printed devices in the extraction of various analytes and in different methods to address, and improves upon some current extraction (and microextraction) problems, issues and concerns.
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- Qi Zhu
- School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, Jiangsu Province, China; Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore.
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Crucello J, de Oliveira AM, Sampaio NMFM, Hantao LW. Miniaturized systems for gas chromatography: Developments in sample preparation and instrumentation. J Chromatogr A 2022; 1685:463603. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2022.463603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Dazat RE, Vidal E, Lorenzetti AS, García CD, Domini C, Silva MF, Gomez FJV. On‐Site Preparation of Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents Using Solar Energy. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202104362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Ricardo Elia Dazat
- Instituto de Biología Agrícola de Mendoza (IBAM-CONICET) Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias Universidad Nacional de Cuyo Almirante Brown 500 Chacras de Coria Mendoza Argentina
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- INQUISUR Departamento de Química Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS)-CONICET Av. Alem 1253 8000 Bahía Blanca Argentina
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- Instituto de Biología Agrícola de Mendoza (IBAM-CONICET) Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias Universidad Nacional de Cuyo Almirante Brown 500 Chacras de Coria Mendoza Argentina
- Departamento de Química Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS) Av. Alem 1253 8000 Bahía Blanca Argentina
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- Department of Chemistry Clemson University, 211 S. Palmetto Blvd. Clemson SC 29634 USA
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- INQUISUR Departamento de Química Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS)-CONICET Av. Alem 1253 8000 Bahía Blanca Argentina
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- Instituto de Biología Agrícola de Mendoza (IBAM-CONICET) Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias Universidad Nacional de Cuyo Almirante Brown 500 Chacras de Coria Mendoza Argentina
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- Instituto de Biología Agrícola de Mendoza (IBAM-CONICET) Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias Universidad Nacional de Cuyo Almirante Brown 500 Chacras de Coria Mendoza Argentina
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Carrasco-Correa EJ, Herrero-Martínez JM, Simó-Alfonso EF, Knopp D, Miró M. 3D printed spinning cup-shaped device for immunoaffinity solid-phase extraction of diclofenac in wastewaters. Mikrochim Acta 2022; 189:173. [PMID: 35366707 PMCID: PMC8976768 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-022-05267-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
Abstract
This article reports current research efforts towards designing bespoke microscale extraction approaches exploiting the versatility of 3D printing for fast prototyping of novel geometries of sorptive devices. This is demonstrated via the so-called 3D printed spinning cup-based platform for immunoextraction of emerging contaminants using diclofenac as a model analyte. A new format of rotating cylindrical scaffold (containing a semispherical upper cavity) with enhanced coverage of biorecognition elements, and providing elevated enhancement factors with no need of eluate processing as compared with other microextraction stirring units is proposed. Two distinct synthetic routes capitalized upon modification of the acrylate surface of stereolithographic 3D printed parts with hexamethylenediamine or branched polyethyleneimine chemistries were assayed for covalent binding of monoclonal diclofenac antibody. Under the optimized experimental conditions, a LOD of 108 ng L−1 diclofenac, dynamic linear range of 0.4–1,500 µg L–1, and enrichment factors > 83 (for near-exhaustive extraction) were obtained using liquid chromatography coupled with UV–Vis detection. The feasibility of the antibody-laden device for handling of complex samples was demonstrated with the analysis of raw influent wastewaters with relative recoveries ranging from 102 to 109%. By exploiting stereolithographic 3D printing, up to 36 midget devices were fabricated in a single run with an estimated cost of mere 0.68 euros per 3D print and up to 16 €/device after the incorporation of the monoclonal antibody.
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Miniaturized 3D printed solid-phase extraction cartridges with integrated porous frits. Anal Chim Acta 2022; 1208:339790. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2022.339790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Balakrishnan HK, Doeven EH, Merenda A, Dumée LF, Guijt RM. 3D printing for the integration of porous materials into miniaturised fluidic devices: A review. Anal Chim Acta 2021; 1185:338796. [PMID: 34711329 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2021.338796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Porous materials facilitate the efficient separation of chemicals and particulate matter by providing selectivity through structural and surface properties and are attractive as sorbent owing to their large surface area. This broad applicability of porous materials makes the integration of porous materials and microfluidic devices important in the development of more efficient, advanced separation platforms. Additive manufacturing approaches are fundamentally different to traditional manufacturing methods, providing unique opportunities in the fabrication of fluidic devices. The complementary 3D printing (3DP) methods are each accompanied by unique opportunities and limitations in terms of minimum channel size, scalability, functional integration and automation. This review focuses on the developments in the fabrication of 3DP miniaturised fluidic devices with integrated porous materials, focusing polymer-based methods including fused filament fabrication (FFF), inkjet 3D printing and digital light projection (DLP). The 3DP methods are compared based on resolution, scope for multimaterial printing and scalability for manufacturing. As opportunities for printing pores are limited by resolution, the focus is on approaches to incorporate materials with sub-micron pores to be used as membrane, sorbent or stationary phase in separation science using Post-Print, Print-Pause-Print and In-Print processes. Technical aspects analysing the efficiency of the fabrication process towards scalable manufacturing are combined with application aspects evaluating the separation and/or extraction performance. The review is concluded with an overview on achievements and opportunities for manufacturable 3D printed membrane/sorbent integrated fluidic devices.
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- Hari Kalathil Balakrishnan
- Deakin University, Centre for Rural and Regional Futures, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, VIC 3320, Australia; Deakin University, Institute for Frontier Materials, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, VIC 3320, Australia
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- Deakin University, Centre for Rural and Regional Futures, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, VIC 3320, Australia
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- Deakin University, Institute for Frontier Materials, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, VIC 3320, Australia
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- Khalifa University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Research and Innovation Centre on CO(2) and Hydrogen, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Centre for Membrane and Advanced Water Technology, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Deakin University, Centre for Rural and Regional Futures, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, VIC 3320, Australia.
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Morlock GE. High-performance thin-layer chromatography combined with effect-directed assays and high-resolution mass spectrometry as an emerging hyphenated technology: A tutorial review. Anal Chim Acta 2021; 1180:338644. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2021.338644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Belka M, Bączek T. Additive manufacturing and related technologies – The source of chemically active materials in separation science. Trends Analyt Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2021.116322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Wu CY, Chen JR, Su CK. 4D-Printed Temperature-Controlled Flow-Actuated Solid-Phase Extraction Devices. Anal Chem 2021; 93:11497-11505. [PMID: 34241990 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c01703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Four-dimensional printing (4DP) technologies can extend the functionality and applicability of manufactured analytical devices through employing stimuli-responsive materials. In this study, we used a photocurable resin of stimuli-responsive shape-memory polymers and digital light processing three-dimensional printing (3DP) to fabricate a smart sample pretreatment device featuring a solid-phase extraction (SPE) column and a temperature-controlled flow-actuated valve. Through manipulation of the temperatures and flow rates of the sample, eluent, and rinsing streams, we used this 4D-printed SPE device to extract Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, and Pb ions from high-salt content samples and remove the sample matrix prior to their determination by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. After optimizing the valve design and operation and the analytical scheme, this device displayed competitive analytical performance-the method detection limits (MDLs) ranged from 0.7 to 22.1 ng L-1 for these metal ions (the MDLs ranged from 0.5 to 18.8 ng L-1 when validating the same printed SPE column using an online automatic system equipped with electric switching valves). Furthermore, we performed analyses of these metal ions in three reference materials (CASS-4, 1643f, and 2670a) and spike analyses of collected samples (seawater, ground water, river water, and human urine) to confirm the reliability and applicability of this analytical method. For the first time, 4DP has been used to fabricate a multi-functional, stimuli-responsive sample pretreatment device displaying analytical performance equal to that of a commercial apparatus. This novel approach builds upon the functionality and diversity of 3DP-enabling devices with the goal of developing more efficient analytical schemes.
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- Chun-Yi Wu
- Department of Chemistry, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Chemistry, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Chemistry, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Su CK. Review of 3D-Printed functionalized devices for chemical and biochemical analysis. Anal Chim Acta 2021; 1158:338348. [PMID: 33863415 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2021.338348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Recent developments in three-dimensional printing (3DP) have attracted the attention of analytical scientists interested in fabricating 3D devices having promising geometric functions to achieve desirable analytical performance. To break through the barrier of limited availability of 3DP materials and to extend the chemical reactivity and functionalities of devices manufactured using conventional 3DP, new approaches are being developed for the functionalization of 3D-printed devices for chemical and biochemical analysis. This Review discusses recent advances in the chemical functionalization schemes used in the main 3DP technologies, including (i) post-printing modification and surface immobilization of reactive substances on printed materials, (ii) pre-printing incorporation of reactive substances into raw printing materials, and (iii) combinations of both strategies, and their effects on the selectivity and/or sensitivity of related analytical methods. In addition, the state of the art of 3D-printed functionalized analytical devices for enzymatic derivatization and sensing, electrochemical sensing, and sample pretreatment applications are also reviewed, highlighting the importance of introducing new functional and functionalized materials to facilitate future 3DP-enabled manufacturing of multifunctional analytical devices.
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- Cheng-Kuan Su
- Department of Chemistry, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, 402, Taiwan.
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Sklenářová H, Rosecká M, Horstkotte B, Pávek P, Miró M, Solich P. 3D printed permeation module to monitor interaction of cell membrane transporters with exogenic compounds in real-time. Anal Chim Acta 2021; 1153:338296. [PMID: 33714442 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2021.338296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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A new design of permeation module based on 3D printing was developed to monitor the interaction of exogenic compounds with cell membrane transporters in real-time. The fluorescent marker Rhodamine 123 (Rho123) was applied as a substrate to study the activity of the P-glycoprotein membrane transporter using the MDCKII-MDR1 genetically modified cell line. In addition, the inhibitory effect of verapamil (Ver), a prototype P-glycoprotein inhibitor, was examined in the module, demonstrating an enhanced Rho123 transfer and accumulation into cells as well as the applicability of the module for P-glycoprotein inhibitor testing. Inhibition was demonstrated for different ratios of Rho123 and Ver, and their competition in terms of interaction with the P-glycoprotein transporter was monitored in real-time. Employing the 3D-printed module, permeation testing was shortened from 8 h in the conventional module to 2 h and evaluation based on kinetic profiles in every 10 min was possible in both donor and acceptor compartments. We also show that monitoring Rho123 levels in both compartments enables calculate the amount of Rho123 accumulated inside cells without the need of cell lysis.
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- Hana Sklenářová
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Charles University, Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 500 05, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Charles University, Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 500 05, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Charles University, Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 500 05, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Charles University, Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 500 05, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Charles University, Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 500 05, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; FI-TRACE Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Balearic Islands, Carretera de Valldemossa Km 7.5, 07122, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Charles University, Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 500 05, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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Davis JJ, Foster SW, Grinias JP. Low-cost and open-source strategies for chemical separations. J Chromatogr A 2021; 1638:461820. [PMID: 33453654 PMCID: PMC7870555 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2020.461820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 12/12/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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In recent years, a trend toward utilizing open access resources for laboratory research has begun. Open-source design strategies for scientific hardware rely upon the use of widely available parts, especially those that can be directly printed using additive manufacturing techniques and electronic components that can be connected to low-cost microcontrollers. Open-source software eliminates the need for expensive commercial licenses and provides the opportunity to design programs for specific needs. In this review, the impact of the "open-source movement" within the field of chemical separations is described, primarily through a comprehensive look at research in this area over the past five years. Topics that are covered include general laboratory equipment, sample preparation techniques, separations-based analysis, detection strategies, electronic system control, and software for data processing. Remaining hurdles and possible opportunities for further adoption of open-source approaches in the context of these separations-related topics are also discussed.
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- Joshua J Davis
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, United States.
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Trujillo-Rodríguez MJ, Pacheco-Fernández I, Taima-Mancera I, Díaz JHA, Pino V. Evolution and current advances in sorbent-based microextraction configurations. J Chromatogr A 2020; 1634:461670. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2020.461670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Bickham AV, Pang C, George BQ, Topham DJ, Nielsen JB, Nordin GP, Woolley AT. 3D Printed Microfluidic Devices for Solid-Phase Extraction and On-Chip Fluorescent Labeling of Preterm Birth Risk Biomarkers. Anal Chem 2020; 92:12322-12329. [PMID: 32829631 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c01970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Solid-phase extraction (SPE) is a general preconcentration method for sample preparation that can be performed on a variety of specimens. The miniaturization of SPE within a 3D printed microfluidic device further allows for fast and simple extraction of analytes while also enabling integration of SPE with other sample preparation and separation methods. Here, we present the development and application of a reversed-phase lauryl methacrylate-based monolith, formed in 3D printed microfluidic devices, which can selectively retain peptides and proteins. The effectiveness of these SPE monoliths and 3D printed microfluidic devices was tested using a panel of nine preterm birth biomarkers of varying hydrophobicities and ranging in mass from 2 to 470 kDa. The biomarkers were selectively retained, fluorescently labeled, and eluted separately from the excess fluorescent label in 3D printed microfluidic systems. These are the first results demonstrating microfluidic analysis processes on a complete panel of preterm birth biomarkers, an important step toward developing a miniaturized, fully integrated analysis system.
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- Anna V Bickham
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602 United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602 United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602 United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602 United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602 United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602 United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602 United States
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Screen-printed anion-exchange solid-phase extraction: A new strategy for point-of-care determination of angiotensin receptor blockers. Talanta 2020; 222:121518. [PMID: 33167228 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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A miniaturized system of anion exchange solid phase extraction (SPE) based on a screen-printed electrode was developed as a point of care (POC) device for extraction and quantitative determination of anionic analytes. Nylon 6/polyaniline nanofibers were fabricated by electrospinning and in-situ oxidative polymerization techniques coated on a screen-printed working electrode and characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) methods. The effects of essential parameters such as desorption conditions, pH of the sample solution, adsorption voltage, adsorption time, and salt concentration on the performance of the method were investigated. To evaluate the performance of the system, angiotensin ΙΙ receptor antagonists, including valsartan, losartan, and irbesartan, were selected as model compounds and analyzed by HPLC/UV after extraction. The limits of detection and quantification were ranging between 0.4 and 0.9 μg L-1 and 1.3-3.0 μg L-1, respectively. The linear dynamic range for Losartan, Irbesartan, and Valsartan was 2-400, 4-1000, and 2-400 μg L-1, respectively, with R2 > 0.991. Finally, the method was applied for the determination of ARA-IIs in human blood plasma samples, and relative recoveries in the range of 89.0-107.8% with relative standard deviation (RSDs (≤8.9% were obtained.
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