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Zhang Y, Xue L, Xu Y, Zeng Z, Wang X, Wang H. A highly sensitively "off-on-off" fluorescence probe for detection of aluminum ion and water as well as application in Chinese Baijiu. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 302:123013. [PMID: 37348274 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Developing highly sensitive fluorescent probe for Al3+ and H2O detection is highly desirable, due to aluminum toxicity poses a significant threat to public health. On the other hand, the determination of water content holds immense significance in a wide range of fields such as food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing. In this paper, a novel acylhydrazone-based fluorescent probe P was successfully synthesized and characterized for the sequential detection of Al3+ and water in alcohols. The probe P exhibited a remarkable "turn-on" response towards Al3+ by emitting yellow fluorescence at 567 nm, with high selectivity and large Stokes shift (147 nm). Meanwhile, the in situ formed P-Al3+ complex demonstrated significant solvatofluorochromic characteristic, which could be utilized as a second probe for detecting water via fluorescence quenching with low detection limit in alcohols (0.008%, methanol; 0.013%, ethanol; 0.013%, isopropanol; 0.037%, n-butanol; vol.%) and acetonitrile (0.072%, vol.%). Moreover, the P-Al3+ complex was able to detect the alcoholic strength of Chinese Baijiu without the interference of other alcohols, providing an excellent recovery rate (100.0-107.0%). Different Chinese Baijius, with various alcoholic strength, could be distinguished by simple test strips. Furthermore, the P-Al3+ complex could also analyze the water content in organic solvents .
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- Yang Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Ningxia Normal University, 756000, Guyuan, Ningxia, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Ningxia Normal University, 756000, Guyuan, Ningxia, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Ningxia Normal University, 756000, Guyuan, Ningxia, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Ningxia Normal University, 756000, Guyuan, Ningxia, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Ningxia Normal University, 756000, Guyuan, Ningxia, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Ningxia Normal University, 756000, Guyuan, Ningxia, PR China.
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Mehrpooya M, Ganjali MR, Mousavi SA, Hedayat N, Allahyarzadeh A. Comprehensive Review of Fuel-Cell-Type Sensors for Gas Detection. Ind Eng Chem Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c03790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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- Mehdi Mehrpooya
- Department of Renewable Energies and Environment, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran1439957131, Iran
- Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Laboratory, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran1439957131, Iran
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- Center of Excellence in Electrochemistry, School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran1417614411, Iran
- National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran1439957131, Iran
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- Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Laboratory, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran1439957131, Iran
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio44325, United States
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- Department of Renewable Energies and Environment, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran1439957131, Iran
- Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo68503, Brazil
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Zhang C, Li S, Zheng R, Tai S, Yang K, Zhang K. Highly selective and discriminative detection of small alcohols based on a dual-emission macrocyclic samarium complex. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2023; 15:361-367. [PMID: 36597717 DOI: 10.1039/d2ay01591a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Lower alcohols (C1-C7) have a close relationship with our lives and some of them are harmful to our body's health. For example, liquor mixed with a tiny amount of methanol is harmful to our health. Much of this study is about identifying one or two low-level alcohols. How to detect low-level alcohol and high-throughput and distinguish between analogues of alcohol remains a tremendous challenge. In this study, a new large ring Schiff base Sm(III) complex (Sm-2r) is synthesized with a double emission matrix using the template method. Its dynamic imine bond (CN) and organic ligands (H2L2r) with molecular rotor properties can respond to changes in viscosity and polarity in external environments. The PCA method is used to turn the data matrix into a fingerprint spectrum to distinguish different alcohols (C1-C7). Sm-2r enables the quantization of cyclopropyl and glycerol. Linear ranges of cyclopropanol and glycerol are 0-9.0% and 0-3.0% (v/v), respectively. In addition, Sm-2r has an excellent ability to distinguish the mixtures of n-PrOH and i-PrOH, C5H9OH and C6H11OH, n-PeOH and n-HeOH, 1,3-PDO and 1,2-PDO, MeOH and EtOH, 1,2-EG and 1,2-PDO at different volume ratios. We have provided a way to distinguish alcohol species based on their molecular polarity and viscosity.
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- Chengjian Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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Yan M, Li M, Wang D, Chen H. Rapid determination of ethanol content based on an optical fiber-device and R6G-indicator. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2022; 14:4122-4126. [PMID: 36219148 DOI: 10.1039/d2ay01319c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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A rapid method for the determination of ethanol content is proposed and tested. A fluorescence detecting system, with a multimode fiber (MMF) sensing head, is employed. Rhodamine 6G (R6G) is applied as the fluorescent indicator. In the R6G aqueous solution, the molecules aggregate at high concentration, causing fluorescence quenching. Nevertheless, aggregation and quenching rarely occur in ethanol. Taking an ethanol and water mixture as the solvent, the photoluminescence (PL) intensity reflects the aggregation degree and the ethanol content. Based on this phenomenon, the contents of the ethanol-water mixture were measured through PL intensity detection. A limit of detection (LOD) at ∼0.1 vol% level was obtained in the range of 0-100%. Commercial Chinese baijiu and rubbing alcohol were tested and the results obtained were consistent with the label values. The detecting system is compact and of low-cost, and the detecting method is rapid, accurate and repeatable. There is good prospect of applications for the determination of ethanol content on-site.
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- Mingming Yan
- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, China.
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- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, China.
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- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, China.
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- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, China.
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Xu Q, Li J, Gong X. Dual-emission carbon dots for sensitive fluorescence detection of metal ions and ethanol in water. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2022; 14:3562-3572. [PMID: 36043438 DOI: 10.1039/d2ay01080a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Carbon dots (CDs) have been widely used in biomedical fields because of their superior optical properties, high sensitivity and high selectivity to specific substances. However, there are few studies on trace detection of the ethanol content in aqueous solution using CDs. Herein, novel red fluorescent CDs with dual emission are synthesized and show good dispersibility in various solvents and excitation independence of photoluminescence (PL). After investigating the structure and properties of the red CDs, a multifunctional fluorescent nanoprobe based on the red CDs with high-sensitivity detection for dual-ion trace detection of Fe3+ and Cu2+ can be successfully constructed. The limit of detection of Fe3+ and Cu2+ can be up to 0.024 μM and 0.036 μM, respectively, which is superior to that in previous reports. Meanwhile, in view of the specific solvent effect on their PL, the red CDs are able to be applied for trace detection of the ethanol content in aqueous solution. The methods of colorimetry and fluorescence spectrometry are utilized to perform the threshold test and high-sensitivity quantitative analysis of the ethanol content in aqueous solution. Based on this, a multifunctional fluorescent nanoprobe based on the dual-emission red CDs can be obtained, which provides a promising way for their applications in detection and sensing fields.
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- Qingqing Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China.
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Luo S, Wang R, Wang L, Qu H, Zheng L. Breath alcohol sensor based on hydrogel-gated graphene field-effect transistor. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 210:114319. [PMID: 35512582 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The inspection of drunk driving has become an effective measure to reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents. In this work, we constructed a breath alcohol biosensor based on a hydrogel-gated graphene field-effect transistor (HGGT) with chlorella derived layered carbon nanosheets (CNs) and alcohol oxidase (AOx) embedded in the hydrogel. The sensing mechanism of the AOx/CNs functionalized sensor lies in the oxidation reaction of alcohol by AOx and the electrocatalytic oxidation reaction of the generated H2O2. The HGGT based alcohol sensor exhibited an excellent sensitivity with a very low detection limit down to 1 μM (i.e. 0.046 ppm), and has been successfully applied to breath alcohol test after drinking. Compared with normal solution-gated graphene transistors, employment of hydrogel as a source of electrolytes greatly enhances the portability of the sensor, and facilitates functionalization with enzymes and nanomaterials. Due to the advantages of real-time, high portability and accuracy of the functionalized HGGT sensor, it demonstrates a promising platform for constructing biosensors for many other analytes.
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- Songjia Luo
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang, 236041, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China; Engineering Research Center of Bioprocess, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China; Intelligent Interconnected Systems Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China.
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Ahmed SR, Ortega GA, Kumar S, Srinivasan S, Rajabzadeh AR. Strong nanozymatic activity of thiocyanate capped gold nanoparticles: an enzyme–nanozyme cascade reaction based dual mode ethanol detection in saliva. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj03648c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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This article reports on the strong nanozymatic activity of thiocyanide capped gold nanoparticles (TC-AuNPs) in the presence of 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) and H2O2.
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- Syed Rahin Ahmed
- School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7, Canada
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- School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7, Canada
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- School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7, Canada
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- School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7, Canada
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- School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7, Canada
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DNA and RhoB-functionalized metal–organic frameworks for the sensitive fluorescent detection of liquid alcohols. Microchem J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2021.106688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Liu S, Lu S, Sun S, Hai J, Meng G, Wang B. NIR II Light-Response Au Nanoframes: Amplification of a Pressure- and Temperature-Sensing Strategy for Portable Detection and Photothermal Therapy of Cancer Cells. Anal Chem 2021; 93:14307-14316. [PMID: 34641676 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c03486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Quantitative detection of cancer cells using portable devices is promising for the development of simple, fast, and point-of-care cancer diagnostic techniques. However, how to further amplify the detection signal to improve the sensitivity and accuracy of detecting cancer cells by portable devices remains a challenge. To solve the problem, we, for the first time, synthesized folic-acid-conjugated Au nanoframes (FA-Au NFs) with amplification of pressure and temperature signals for highly sensitive and accurate detection of cancer cells by portable pressure meters and thermometers. The resulting Au NFs exhibit excellent near-infrared (NIR) photothermal performance and catalase activity, which can promote the decomposition of NH4HCO3 and H2O2 to generate corresponding gases (CO2, NH3, and O2), thereby synergistically amplifying pressure signals in a closed reaction vessel. At the same time, Au NFs with excellent peroxidase-like activity can catalyze the oxidation of 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) to produce TMB oxide (oxTMB) with a strong photothermal effect, thereby cooperating with Au NFs to amplify the photothermal signal. In the presence of cancer cells with overexpressing folate receptors (FRs), the molecular recognition signals between FA and FR can be converted into amplified pressure and temperature signals, which can be easily read by portable pressure meters and thermometers, respectively. The detection limits for cancer cells using pressure meters and thermometers are 6 and 5 cells/mL, respectively, which are better than other reported methods. Moreover, such Au NFs can improve tumor hypoxia by catalyzing the decomposition of H2O2 to produce O2 and perform photothermal therapy of cancer. Together, our work provides new insight into the application of Au NFs to develop a dual-signal sensing platform with amplification of pressure and temperature signals for portable and ultrasensitive detection of cancer cells as well as personalized cancer therapy.
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- Sha Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry and Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P. R. China
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- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry and Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry and Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry and Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry and Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P. R. China
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Annanouch FE, Martini V, Fiorido T, Lawson B, Aguir K, Bendahan M. Embedded Transdermal Alcohol Detection via a Finger Using SnO 2 Gas Sensors. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21206852. [PMID: 34696065 PMCID: PMC8541104 DOI: 10.3390/s21206852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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In this paper, we report the fabrication and characterization of a portable transdermal alcohol sensing device via a human finger, using tin dioxide (SnO2) chemoresistive gas sensors. Compared to conventional detectors, this non-invasive technique allowed us the continuous monitoring of alcohol with low cost and simple fabrication process. The sensing layers used in this work were fabricated by using the reactive radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering technique. Their structure and morphology were investigated by means of X-ray spectroscopy (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively. The results indicated that the annealing time has an important impact on the sensor sensitivity. Before performing the transdermal measurements, the sensors were exposed to a wide range of ethanol concentrations and the results displayed good responses with high sensitivity, stability, and a rapid detection time. Moreover, against high relative humidity (50% and 70%), the sensors remained resistant by showing a slight change in their gas sensing performances. A volunteer (an adult researcher from our volunteer group) drank 50 mL of tequila in order to realize the transdermal alcohol monitoring. Fifteen minutes later, the volunteer's skin started to evacuate alcohol and the sensor resistance began to decline. Simultaneously, breath alcohol measurements were attained using a DRAGER 6820 certified breathalyzer. The results demonstrated a clear correlation between the alcohol concentration in the blood, breath, and via perspiration, which validated the embedded transdermal alcohol device reported in this work.
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- Fatima Ezahra Annanouch
- Departament d’Enginyeria Electronica, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Països Catalans 26, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
- Correspondence: (F.E.A.); (M.B.)
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- Aix Marseille University, Université de Toulon, CNRS, IM2NP, UMR 7334, 13397 Marseille, France; (V.M.); (T.F.); (B.L.); (K.A.)
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- Aix Marseille University, Université de Toulon, CNRS, IM2NP, UMR 7334, 13397 Marseille, France; (V.M.); (T.F.); (B.L.); (K.A.)
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- Aix Marseille University, Université de Toulon, CNRS, IM2NP, UMR 7334, 13397 Marseille, France; (V.M.); (T.F.); (B.L.); (K.A.)
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- Aix Marseille University, Université de Toulon, CNRS, IM2NP, UMR 7334, 13397 Marseille, France; (V.M.); (T.F.); (B.L.); (K.A.)
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- Aix Marseille University, Université de Toulon, CNRS, IM2NP, UMR 7334, 13397 Marseille, France; (V.M.); (T.F.); (B.L.); (K.A.)
- Correspondence: (F.E.A.); (M.B.)
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Fairbairn CE, Bosch N. A new generation of transdermal alcohol biosensing technology: practical applications, machine -learning analytics and questions for future research. Addiction 2021; 116:2912-2920. [PMID: 33908674 PMCID: PMC8429066 DOI: 10.1111/add.15523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The use of transdermal alcohol monitors has burgeoned in recent years, now encompassing hundreds of thousands of individuals globally. A new generation of sensors promises to expand the range of applications for transdermal technology exponentially, and advances in machine-learning modeling approaches offer new methods for translating the data produced by transdermal devices. This article provides (1) a review of transdermal sensor research conducted to date, including an analysis of methodological features of past studies potentially key in driving reported sensor performance; (2) updates on methodological developments likely to be transformative for the field of transdermal sensing, including the development of new-generation sensors featuring smartphone integration and rapid sampling capabilities as well as developments in machine-learning analytics suited to data produced by these novel sensors and; (3) an analysis of the expanded range of applications for this new generation of sensor, together with corresponding requirements for sensor accuracy and temporal specificity. We also note questions as yet unanswered and key directions for future research.
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- School of Information Sciences and Department of Educational Psychology University of Illinois Urbana‐Champaign IL USA
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Sirota FL, Maurer-Stroh S, Li Z, Eisenhaber F, Eisenhaber B. Functional Classification of Super-Large Families of Enzymes Based on Substrate Binding Pocket Residues for Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering Applications. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:701120. [PMID: 34409021 PMCID: PMC8366029 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.701120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Large enzyme families such as the groups of zinc-dependent alcohol dehydrogenases (ADHs), long chain alcohol oxidases (AOxs) or amine dehydrogenases (AmDHs) with, sometimes, more than one million sequences in the non-redundant protein database and hundreds of experimentally characterized enzymes are excellent cases for protein engineering efforts aimed at refining and modifying substrate specificity. Yet, the backside of this wealth of information is that it becomes technically difficult to rationally select optimal sequence targets as well as sequence positions for mutagenesis studies. In all three cases, we approach the problem by starting with a group of experimentally well studied family members (including those with available 3D structures) and creating a structure-guided multiple sequence alignment and a modified phylogenetic tree (aka binding site tree) based just on a selection of potential substrate binding residue positions derived from experimental information (not from the full-length sequence alignment). Hereupon, the remaining, mostly uncharacterized enzyme sequences can be mapped; as a trend, sequence grouping in the tree branches follows substrate specificity. We show that this information can be used in the target selection for protein engineering work to narrow down to single suitable sequences and just a few relevant candidate positions for directed evolution towards activity for desired organic compound substrates. We also demonstrate how to find the closest thermophile example in the dataset if the engineering is aimed at achieving most robust enzymes.
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- Fernanda L Sirota
- Bioinformatics Institute (BII), Agency for Science Technology and Research (ASTAR), Singapore, Singapore
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- Bioinformatics Institute (BII), Agency for Science Technology and Research (ASTAR), Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Bioinformatics Institute (BII), Agency for Science Technology and Research (ASTAR), Singapore, Singapore.,Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (ASTAR), Singapore, Singapore.,School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Bioinformatics Institute (BII), Agency for Science Technology and Research (ASTAR), Singapore, Singapore.,Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (ASTAR), Singapore, Singapore
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Low-Dimensional Nanostructures Based on Cobalt Oxide (Co3O4) in Chemical-Gas Sensing. CHEMOSENSORS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors9080197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Highly sensitive, stable, low production costs, together with easy maintenance and portability, sensors are ever most demanded nowadays for monitoring and quantification of hazardous chemicals/gases in the environment. The utilization of one dimensional (1D) metal oxide nano structured chemical/gas sensors for environmental monitoring is vastly investigated because of their superior surface to volume ratio, stability, and low production costs, to provide information on the presence of chemical species. Several outstanding attempts have been pursued investigating 1D nano structures of Co3O4 over the past decades as an active material for chemical analytes detection owing to its superior catalytic effect together with its excellent stability. This article reviews the state-of-the-art of growth and characterization of Co3O4 1D nano structures and their functional characterization as chemical/gas sensors. Moreover, fundamental concepts and characteristic features, that enhance the key performances of chemical/gas sensors, are discussed. Finally, challenges and prospective for growth and fabrication of 1D Co3O4 chemical/gas sensors are discussed.
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Lapointe J, Bécotte-Boutin HS, Gagnon S, Levasseur S, Labranche P, D’Auteuil M, Abdellatif M, Li MJ, Vallée R. Smartphone Screen Integrated Optical Breathalyzer. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21124076. [PMID: 34199235 PMCID: PMC8231870 DOI: 10.3390/s21124076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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One third of fatal car accidents and so many tragedies are due to alcohol abuse. These sad numbers could be mitigated if everyone had access to a breathalyzer anytime and anywhere. Having a breathalyzer built into a phone or wearable technology could be the way to get around reluctance to carry a separate device. With this goal, we propose an inexpensive breathalyzer that could be integrated in the screens of mobile devices. Our technology is based on the evaporation rate of the fog produced by the breath on the phone screen, which increases with increasing breath alcohol content. The device simply uses a photodiode placed on the side of the screen to measure the signature of the scattered light intensity from the phone display that is guided through the stress layer of the Gorilla glass screen. A part of the display light is coupled to the stress layer via the evanescent field induced at the edge of the breath microdroplets. We demonstrate that the intensity signature measured at the detector can be linked to blood alcohol content. We fabricated a prototype in a smartphone case powered by the phone’s battery, controlled by an application installed on the smartphone, and tested it in real-world environments. Limitations and future work toward a fully operational device are discussed.
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- Jerome Lapointe
- Centre d’Optique, Photonique et Laser (COPL), 2375 Rue de la Terrasse, Université Laval, Québec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada; (S.G.); (S.L.); (P.L.); (M.D.); (R.V.)
- Correspondence:
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- Groupe de Recherche Indépendant en Science des Données et des Décisions (GRISDD), 633 Ave. Des Oblats, Québec, QC G1N 1W1, Canada;
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- Centre d’Optique, Photonique et Laser (COPL), 2375 Rue de la Terrasse, Université Laval, Québec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada; (S.G.); (S.L.); (P.L.); (M.D.); (R.V.)
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- Centre d’Optique, Photonique et Laser (COPL), 2375 Rue de la Terrasse, Université Laval, Québec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada; (S.G.); (S.L.); (P.L.); (M.D.); (R.V.)
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- Centre d’Optique, Photonique et Laser (COPL), 2375 Rue de la Terrasse, Université Laval, Québec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada; (S.G.); (S.L.); (P.L.); (M.D.); (R.V.)
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- Centre d’Optique, Photonique et Laser (COPL), 2375 Rue de la Terrasse, Université Laval, Québec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada; (S.G.); (S.L.); (P.L.); (M.D.); (R.V.)
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- Polytechnique Montreal, C.P. 6079, Succ. Centre-Ville, Montreal, QC H3C 3A7, Canada;
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- Corning Incorporated, SP-AR-02-5, Corning, NY 14831, USA;
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- Centre d’Optique, Photonique et Laser (COPL), 2375 Rue de la Terrasse, Université Laval, Québec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada; (S.G.); (S.L.); (P.L.); (M.D.); (R.V.)
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Duan Y, Liu Y, Han H, Zhang X, Zhang M, Liao Y, Han T. A donor-π-acceptor aggregation-induced emission compound serving as a portable fluorescent sensor for detection and differentiation of methanol and ethanol in the gas phase. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2021; 252:119515. [PMID: 33578122 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2021.119515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The design strategy of aggregation-induced emission (AIE) fluorophores with donor-π-acceptor (D-π-A) conjugation structure has greatly contributed to the development of luminescent materials and devices, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) sensors. In this work, a D-π-A fluorophore DEBAB was synthesized, showing both AIE and intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) properties as confirmed by spectroscopic data and quantum chemical calculations. Furthermore, there is notable emission-enhancement when DEBAB is exposed to small-molecule alcohols, such as methanol and ethanol. Based on this phenomenon, a portable film sensor was fabricated, capable of detecting methanol and ethanol in gas phase, with detection limit (DL) as low as 8.02 ppm. Our systematic investigation suggests that hydrogen-bonding may be formed between DEBAB and alcohols, intensifying the AIE efficacy while influencing the ICT process. This working mechanism is supported by density functional theory (DFT) calculations including electrostatic potential mapping and molecular total energy. In addition, a sensor array was fabricated on a cellulose paper strip, showing different levels of emission changing in response to alcohols. Thus the detection and differentiation of methanol and ethanol are enabled.
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- Yuai Duan
- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Radiation Advanced Materials, Beijing Research Center for Radiation Application, Beijing 100015, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, China.
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Li Y, He Y, Ge Y, Song G, Zhou J. Different fluorescence emitting copper nanoclusters protected by egg white and double-emission fluorescent probe for fast detection of ethanol. Mikrochim Acta 2021; 188:101. [PMID: 33630138 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-021-04756-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Green emitting copper nanoclusters (G-Cu NCs), yellow emitting Cu NCs (Y-Cu NCs), orange emitting Cu NCs (O-Cu NCs) and red emitting Cu NCs (R-Cu NCs) were prepared using chicken egg white as the stabilizer by changing the reaction conditions. This is a green, facile and cheap method to explore different color emitting CuNCs by the same precursor and stabilizers. The G-Cu NCs were employed for the detection of ethanol due to their aggregation induced emission enhancement (AIEE) effect. The fluorescence emission of Cu NCs at 526 nm under the excitation of 444 nm can be effectively enhanced in the presence of ethanol due to AIEE effect, thus realizing the quantitative determination of ethanol content in the range 5-60%. In addition, a visual dual-emission fluorescence probe with the combination of G-Cu NCs and silicon nanoparticles (Si NPs/G-Cu NCs) was designed to evaluate ethanol content conveniently and rapidly. Desirable linear relationship is observed between ratio of fluorescence intensity (I525/I441) and ethanol content under the excitation of 383 nm. Visible color transformation of this probe is observed in the ethanol content range 2-20%. Moreover, the ethanol sensing platforms were applied to the detection and evaluation of the alcohol content of liquor, and the recoveries in liquor were in the range 99.7% to 113%, broadening the applications of Cu NCs and providing a sensitive detection method for ethanol.
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- Yanyue Li
- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China.
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Regional Development and Environment Response, Wuhan, 430062, China
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Biscay J, Findlay E, Dennany L. Electrochemical monitoring of alcohol in sweat. Talanta 2020; 224:121815. [PMID: 33379040 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Rapid, periodic monitoring and detection of ethanol (EtOH) after consumption via a non-invasive measurement has been an area of increased research in recent years. Current point-of-care or on-site detection strategies rely on single use sensors which are inadequate for monitoring during a longer period. A low cost, portable and novel approach is developed here for real-time monitoring over several days utilising electrochemical techniques. The sensor shows oxidation of the ethanol in phosphate buffer and artificial sweat using the amperometric response from the application of +0.9 V to the polyaniline modified screen printed electrode using 1 mM EtOH as the averaged amount of EtOH eliminated in sweat after the consumption of one alcoholic beverage. Our enzyme based electrochemical sensor exhibits a qualitative assessment of the presence of EtOH in small volumes (≤40 μL) of 0.1 M sodium bicarbonate and subsequently artificial sweat, with 50 measurements taken daily over 11 days. While quantitative information is not obtained, the sensor system exhibits excellent stability after 3 months' dried storage in this complex biological matrix in an oxygen free cabinet. This addresses one of the key challenges for enzyme based electrochemical sensors, namely, the ability for real-time monitoring in complex biological matrices. The qualitative response illustrates the potential for this sensor to be exploited by non-experts which suggests the promise for their wider application in next-generation wearable electronics necessary for alcohol monitoring.
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- Julien Biscay
- WestChem, Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Strathclyde, Technology and Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD, UK; Stirling University Innovation Park, Buddi Ltd, Unit 14, Scion House, Stirling, FK9 4NF, UK
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- Stirling University Innovation Park, Buddi Ltd, Unit 14, Scion House, Stirling, FK9 4NF, UK
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- WestChem, Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Strathclyde, Technology and Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD, UK.
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Smrčka F, Lubal P. Luminescent Sensor Based on Ln(III) Ternary Complexes for NAD(P)H Detection. Molecules 2020; 25:E4164. [PMID: 32932963 PMCID: PMC7571129 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25184164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 09/05/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Ln(III) complexes of macrocyclic ligands are used in medicinal chemistry, for example as contrast agents in MRI or radiopharmaceutical compounds, and in diagnostics using fluorescence imaging. This paper is devoted to a spectroscopic study of Ln(III) ternary complexes consisting of macrocyclic heptadentate DO3A and bidentate 3-isoquinolinate (IQCA) ligands. IQCA serves as an efficient antenna ligand, leading to a higher quantum yield and Stokes shift (250-350 nm for Eu, Tb, Sm, Dy in VIS region, 550-650 nm for Yb, Nd in NIR region). The shielding-quenching effect of NAD(P)H on the luminescence of the Ln(III) ternary complexes was investigated in detail and this phenomenon was utilized for the analytical determination of this compound. This general approach was verified through an enzymatic reaction during which the course of ethanol transformation catalyzed by alcohol-dehydrogenase (ADH) was followed by luminescence spectroscopy. This method can be utilized for selective and sensitive determination of ethanol concentration and/or ADH enzyme activity. This new analytical method can also be used for other enzyme systems coupled with NAD(P)H/NAD(P)+ redox pairs.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic;
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Zhang Y, Liu Q, Ma CB, Wang Q, Yang M, Du Y. Point-of-care assay for drunken driving with Pd@Pt core-shell nanoparticles-decorated ploy(vinyl alcohol) aerogel assisted by portable pressure meter. Am J Cancer Res 2020; 10:5064-5073. [PMID: 32308768 PMCID: PMC7163434 DOI: 10.7150/thno.42601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Alcohol abuse causes health problems and security accidents. A reliable and sensitive detection system for alcohol has been an instinctive demand in law enforcement and forensic. More efforts are demanded in developing new sensing strategy preferably with portable and non-invasive traits for the pushforward of point-of-care (POC) device popularization. Methods: We developed a POC diagnosis system for alcohol assay with the aid of alcohol oxidase (AOX) pre-joining in the system as well as Pd@Pt core-shell nanoparticles (abbreviated to Pd@Pt) that were decorated on ploy(vinyl alcohol) aerogel with amphiphilicity. Biological samples like saliva and whole blood can be absorbed by the aerogel in a quick process, in which the analyte would go through a transformation from alcohol, H2O2, to a final production of O2, causing an analyte dose-dependent signal change in the commercial portable pressure meter. The cascade reactions are readily catalyzed by AOX and Pd@Pt, of which the latter one possesses excellent peroxidase-like activity. Results: Our design has smartness embodied in the aerogel circumvents the interference from methanol which is more ready to be catalyzed by AOX. Under the optimal conditions, the limit of detection for alcohol was 0.50 mM in saliva, and is able to distinguish the driving under the influence (DUI) (1.74 mM in saliva) and driving while impaired (DWI) (6.95 mM in saliva) in the national standard of China. Conclusion: Our proof-of-concept study provides the possibility for the establishment of POC device for alcohol and other target detection, not only owing to the sensing qualification but also thanks to the architecture of such sensor that has great flexibility by replacing the AOX with glucose oxidase (GOX), thenceforth realizing the accurate detection of glucose in 0.5% whole blood sample. With the advantages of easy accessibility and anti-interference ability, our sensor exhibits great potential for quantitative diagnostics in biological system.
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Yu Y, Brandt S, Nicolas NJ, Aizenberg J. Colorimetric Ethanol Indicator Based on Instantaneous, Localized Wetting of a Photonic Crystal. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:1924-1929. [PMID: 31809017 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b19836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Easy-to-use sensors for ethanol solutions have broad applications ranging from monitoring alcohol quality to combating underage drinking. Although there are a number of electronic and colorimetric sensors available for determining alcohol concentration, there is currently no device that can concurrently provide a prompt, well-defined, quickly recoverable readout and remain readily affordable. Here, we developed a field-ready, colorimetric indicator that provides a fast, clear identification of ethanol-water mixtures between 0 and 40% based on the discoloration of a wetted photonic crystal. We cooperatively exploit the iridescence and the geometrical gating in silica inverse opal films (IOFs), together with a fine-tuned surface chemistry gradient, to distinguish ethanol concentrations by their wettability patterns in the different segments of the IOFs. The resultant all-in-one colorimetric sensor delivers a striking and instantaneous optical response at an ethanol concentration as low as 5%. We further improve the ease of use by seamlessly integrating this colorimetric platform with drinking glassware (a glass stirrer and a vial). This research provides an optimal means for colorimetric ethanol detection and is a step toward the immersible sensing of diverse molecules (e.g., biomarkers) in aqueous solutions without expensive laboratory tests.
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A new ethanol biosensor based on polyfluorene-g-poly(ethylene glycol) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes. Eur Polym J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.109300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Hollow Prussian Blue nanocubes as peroxidase mimetic and enzyme carriers for colorimetric determination of ethanol. Mikrochim Acta 2019; 186:738. [PMID: 31676959 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-019-3826-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/14/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The peroxidase-like activity of hollow Prussian Blue nanocubes (hPBNCs) is used, in combination with the enzyme alcohol oxidase (AOx), in a colorimetric ethanol assay. Different from other nanozymes, the large cavity structure of the hPBNCs provides a larger surface and more binding sites for AOx to be bound on their surface or in the pores. This extremely enhances the sensitivity of the assay system. In the presence of ethanol, AOx is capable of catalyzing the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes, accompanied by the generation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The hPBNCs act as peroxidase mimics and then can catalyze the oxidation of 3,3'5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) by H2O2, resulting in a color change of the solution from colorless to blue with a strong absorption at 652 nm. The lower detection limit for ethanol is 1.41 μg∙mL-1. Due to the high catalytic activity of hPBNCs in weakly acidic and neutral solutions, the system was successfully applied to the determination of ethanol in mice blood. This is critically important for studying the alcohol consumption and monitoring the ethanol toxicokinetics. Graphical abstract Schematic representation of hollow Prussian Blue nanocubes (hPBNCs) used as both a peroxidase mimetic and as a carrier for alcohol oxidase. Utilizing hPBNCs along with the ethanol conversion enzyme, a sensitive colorimetric assay for ethanol was developed and applied to blood samples with satisfactory results.
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Sempionatto JR, Brazaca LC, García-Carmona L, Bolat G, Campbell AS, Martin A, Tang G, Shah R, Mishra RK, Kim J, Zucolotto V, Escarpa A, Wang J. Eyeglasses-based tear biosensing system: Non-invasive detection of alcohol, vitamins and glucose. Biosens Bioelectron 2019; 137:161-170. [PMID: 31096082 PMCID: PMC8372769 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2019.04.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2019] [Revised: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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We report on a wearable tear bioelectronic platform, integrating a microfluidic electrochemical detector into an eyeglasses nose-bridge pad, for non-invasive monitoring of key tear biomarkers. The alcohol-oxidase (AOx) biosensing fluidic system allowed real-time tear collection and direct alcohol measurements in stimulated tears, leading to the first wearable platform for tear alcohol monitoring. Placed outside the eye region this fully wearable tear-sensing platform addresses drawbacks of sensor systems involving direct contact with the eye as the contact lenses platform. Integrating the wireless electronic circuitry into the eyeglasses frame thus yielded a fully portable, convenient-to-use fashionable sensing device. The tear alcohol sensing concept was demonstrated for monitoring of alcohol intake in human subjects over multiple drinking courses, displaying good correlation to parallel BAC measurements. We also demonstrate for the first time the ability to monitor tear glucose outside the eye and the utility of wearable devices for monitoring vitamin nutrients in connection to enzymatic flow detector and rapid voltammetric scanning, respectively. These developments pave the way to build an effective eyeglasses system capable of chemical tear analysis.
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- Juliane R Sempionatto
- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, United States
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, United States; Sao Carlos Physics Institute, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos, 13566-590, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, United States; Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Alcalá, 28871, Alcalá de Henares, Spain
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, United States
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, United States
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, United States
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, United States
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, United States
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, United States
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, United States
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- Sao Carlos Physics Institute, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos, 13566-590, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Alcalá, 28871, Alcalá de Henares, Spain
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, United States.
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Novel paper-based electroanalytical tools for food surveillance. Anal Bioanal Chem 2019; 411:4303-4311. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-019-01640-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2018] [Revised: 01/02/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Dalstein O, Tabo M, Alvarez E, Roux L, Garuz R, Pasquinelli M, Azzi L, Bendahan M, Aguir K, Loizillon J, Abbarchi M, Grosso D. Method To Detect Ethanol Vapor in High Humidity by Direct Reflection on a Xerogel Coating. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:4439-4446. [PMID: 30629407 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b20479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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A simple double thin-film coating-based device is proposed to quantify the ethanol content in humid air featuring a 10 ppm resolution and spanning a dynamic range from 0 to 1000 ppm. The transduction involves the measurement of the direct optical reflection intensity, changing upon refractive index variations induced by water and ethanol adsorption within the coatings. The first thin-film coating is a microporous methyl-functionalized, silica xerogel material more sensitive to alcohol, and the second one is a microporous pure silica xerogel material more sensitive to water. The precision of the sensor is achieved through a mathematical treatment applied on the time resolved adsorption period. Reflection signals of both the ethanol- and water-sensitive coatings are taken into account in the treatment to correct for differences in ambient conditions (temperature, relative humidity, presence of volatile organic compounds) within the same chamber previous to data analysis, which corresponds to realistic operating conditions. As the adsorption mechanism is governed by molecular dynamic equilibrium, these sensors are fast and instantaneously regenerated in ambient air. The sensor is easy to assemble and was reusable for a period exceeding 1 year (maximal tested time).
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- Olivier Dalstein
- Institut Matériaux Microélectronique et Nanosciences de Provence, (IM2NP)-UMR CNRS 7334, Aix-Marseille Université, Faculté des Sciences de Saint Jérôme , 13397 Marseille Cedex 20, France
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- Institut Matériaux Microélectronique et Nanosciences de Provence, (IM2NP)-UMR CNRS 7334, Aix-Marseille Université, Faculté des Sciences de Saint Jérôme , 13397 Marseille Cedex 20, France
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- Institut Matériaux Microélectronique et Nanosciences de Provence, (IM2NP)-UMR CNRS 7334, Aix-Marseille Université, Faculté des Sciences de Saint Jérôme , 13397 Marseille Cedex 20, France
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- Institut Matériaux Microélectronique et Nanosciences de Provence, (IM2NP)-UMR CNRS 7334, Aix-Marseille Université, Faculté des Sciences de Saint Jérôme , 13397 Marseille Cedex 20, France
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- Institut Matériaux Microélectronique et Nanosciences de Provence, (IM2NP)-UMR CNRS 7334, Aix-Marseille Université, Faculté des Sciences de Saint Jérôme , 13397 Marseille Cedex 20, France
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- Institut Matériaux Microélectronique et Nanosciences de Provence, (IM2NP)-UMR CNRS 7334, Aix-Marseille Université, Faculté des Sciences de Saint Jérôme , 13397 Marseille Cedex 20, France
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- Institut Matériaux Microélectronique et Nanosciences de Provence, (IM2NP)-UMR CNRS 7334, Aix-Marseille Université, Faculté des Sciences de Saint Jérôme , 13397 Marseille Cedex 20, France
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- Institut Matériaux Microélectronique et Nanosciences de Provence, (IM2NP)-UMR CNRS 7334, Aix-Marseille Université, Faculté des Sciences de Saint Jérôme , 13397 Marseille Cedex 20, France
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- Institut Matériaux Microélectronique et Nanosciences de Provence, (IM2NP)-UMR CNRS 7334, Aix-Marseille Université, Faculté des Sciences de Saint Jérôme , 13397 Marseille Cedex 20, France
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- Institut Matériaux Microélectronique et Nanosciences de Provence, (IM2NP)-UMR CNRS 7334, Aix-Marseille Université, Faculté des Sciences de Saint Jérôme , 13397 Marseille Cedex 20, France
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- Institut Matériaux Microélectronique et Nanosciences de Provence, (IM2NP)-UMR CNRS 7334, Aix-Marseille Université, Faculté des Sciences de Saint Jérôme , 13397 Marseille Cedex 20, France
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- Institut Matériaux Microélectronique et Nanosciences de Provence, (IM2NP)-UMR CNRS 7334, Aix-Marseille Université, Faculté des Sciences de Saint Jérôme , 13397 Marseille Cedex 20, France
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Bockisch A, Kielhorn E, Neubauer P, Junne S. Process analytical technologies to monitor the liquid phase of anaerobic cultures. Process Biochem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2018.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Tettamanti CS, Ramírez ML, Gutierrez FA, Bercoff PG, Rivas GA, Rodríguez MC. Nickel nanowires-based composite material applied to the highly enhanced non-enzymatic electro-oxidation of ethanol. Microchem J 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2018.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Real-time monitoring of skin ethanol gas by a high-sensitivity gas phase biosensor (bio-sniffer) for the non-invasive evaluation of volatile blood compounds. Biosens Bioelectron 2018; 129:245-253. [PMID: 30343963 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2018.09.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2018] [Revised: 09/19/2018] [Accepted: 09/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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In this study, a highly sensitive and selective biochemical gas sensor (bio-sniffer) and real-time monitoring system with skin gas cell was constructed for the determination of ethanol gas concentration on human skin. This bio-sniffer measured the concentration of ethanol according to the change in fluorescence intensity of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH), which is produced in an enzymatic reaction by alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH). The NADH detection system used an ultraviolet light emitting diode (UV-LED) as the excitation light, and a highly sensitive photomultiplier tube as a fluorescence intensity detector. The calibration range of the ethanol bio-sniffer was validated from 25 ppb to 128 ppm. To measure the concentration of ethanol within skin gas, subjects ingested an alcohol beverage, and the sensor output was monitored. We chose the central part of the palm, a back of the hand, and a wrist as targets. The real-time concentration of skin ethanol gas at each target was measured after drinking. The maximum output values were reached at approximately 70 min after drinking and then gradually decreased. We showed that ethanol release kinetics were different depending on the part of the hand measured with the developed monitoring system. Accordingly, this highly sensitive and selective bio-sniffer with a skin gas cell could be used to measure ethanol on the skin surface and could be applied for breath and skin gas research, as well as investigation of volatile blood compounds used as biomarkers for clinical diagnosis.
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Campbell AS, Kim J, Wang J. Wearable Electrochemical Alcohol Biosensors. CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY 2018; 10:126-135. [PMID: 30859141 PMCID: PMC6407881 DOI: 10.1016/j.coelec.2018.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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The rapid development of wearable sensing platforms in recent years has led to an array of viable monitoring applications for various target analytes. As a significant biomarker with high impact in diverse areas, the reliable on-body detection and continuous monitoring of alcohol has become a focus of many such systems. Currently, several commercial sensing platforms are available that are capable of transdermal monitoring of alcohol consumption using insensible sweat. Drawbacks of existing alcohol sensing platforms that apply this sensing strategy have led to efforts in developing wearable biosensors capable of real-time alcohol detection in sampled biofluids such as sensible sweat and skin interstitial fluid. This review discusses the current trends in wearable electrochemical alcohol biosensing and highlights recent advances in such systems toward continuous, real-time monitoring of alcohol consumption. Our perspective on this important field is given with an outlook on the future of wearable electrochemical alcohol biosensors.
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- Alan S. Campbell
- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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Kaushik S, Goswami P. Bacterial Membrane Depolarization-Linked Fuel Cell Potential Burst as Signal for Selective Detection of Alcohol. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:18630-18640. [PMID: 29756453 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b01838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The biosensing application of microbial fuel cell (MFC) is hampered by its long response time, poor selectivity, and technical difficulty in developing portable devices. Herein, a novel signal form for rapid detection of ethanol was generated in a photosynthetic MFC (PMFC). First, a dual chambered (100 mL each) PMFC was fabricated by using cyanobacteria-based anode and abiotic cathode, and its performance was examined for detection of alcohols. A graphene-based nanobiocomposite matrix was layered over graphite anode to support cyanobacterial biofilm growth and to facilitate electron transfer. Injection of alcohols into the anodic chamber caused a transient potential burst of the PMFC within 60 s (load 1000 Ω), and the magnitude of potential could be correlated to the ethanol concentrations in the range 0.001-20% with a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.13% ( R2 = 0.96). The device exhibited higher selectivity toward ethanol than methanol as discerned from the corresponding cell-alcohol interaction constant ( Ki) of 780 and 1250 mM. The concept was then translated to a paper-based PMFC (p-PMFC) (size ∼20 cm2) wherein, the cells were merely immobilized over the anode. The device with a shelf life of ∼3 months detected ethanol within 10 s with a dynamic range of 0.005-10% and LOD of 0.02% ( R2 = 0.99). The fast response time was attributed to the higher wettability of ethanol on the immobilized cell surface as validated by the contact angle data. Alcohols degraded the cell membrane on the order of ethanol > methanol, enhanced the redox current of the membrane-bound electron carrier proteins, and pushed the anodic band gap toward more negative value. The consequence was the potential burst, the magnitude of which was correlated to the ethanol concentrations. This novel approach has a great application potential for selective, sensitive, rapid, and portable detection of ethanol.
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Sensitive and Selective NH₃ Monitoring at Room Temperature Using ZnO Ceramic Nanofibers Decorated with Poly(styrene sulfonate). SENSORS 2018; 18:s18041058. [PMID: 29614771 PMCID: PMC5948757 DOI: 10.3390/s18041058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2018] [Revised: 03/22/2018] [Accepted: 03/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ammonia (NH3) gas is a prominent air pollutant that is frequently found in industrial and livestock production environments. Due to the importance in controlling pollution and protecting public health, the development of new platforms for sensing NH3 at room temperature has attracted great attention. In this study, a sensitive NH3 gas device with enhanced selectivity is developed based on zinc oxide nanofibers (ZnO NFs) decorated with poly(styrene sulfonate) (PSS) and operated at room temperature. ZnO NFs were prepared by electrospinning followed by calcination at 500 °C for 3 h. The electrospun ZnO NFs are characterized to evaluate the properties of the as-prepared sensing materials. The loading of PSS to prepare ZnO NFs/PSS composite is also optimized based on the best sensing performance. Under the optimal composition, ZnO NFs/PSS displays rapid, reversible, and sensitive response upon NH3 exposure at room temperature. The device shows a dynamic linear range up to 100 ppm and a limit of detection of 3.22 ppm and enhanced selectivity toward NH3 in synthetic air, against NO2 and CO, compared to pure ZnO NFs. Additionally, a sensing mechanism is proposed to illustrate the sensing performance using ZnO NFs/PSS composite. Therefore, this study provides a simple methodology to design a sensitive platform for NH3 monitoring at room temperature.
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Zhang D, Fan X, Yang A, Zong X. Hierarchical assembly of urchin-like alpha-iron oxide hollow microspheres and molybdenum disulphide nanosheets for ethanol gas sensing. J Colloid Interface Sci 2018; 523:217-225. [PMID: 29626759 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2018.03.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2018] [Revised: 03/28/2018] [Accepted: 03/30/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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In this paper, we fabricated a high-performance ethanol sensor using layer-by-layer self-assembled urchin-like alpha-iron oxide (α-Fe2O3) hollow microspheres/molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) nanosheets heterostructure as sensitive materials. The nanostructural, morphological, and compositional properties of the as-prepared α-Fe2O3/MoS2 heterostructure were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), which confirmed its successful preparation and rationality. The α-Fe2O3/MoS2 nanocomposite sensor shows good selectivity, excellent reproducibility, fast response/recovery time and low detection limit towards ethanol gas at room temperature, which is superior to the single component of α-Fe2O3 hollow microspheres and MoS2 nanosheets. Furthermore, the response of the α-Fe2O3/MoS2 nanocomposite sensor as a function of ethanol gas concentration was also demonstrated. The enhanced ethanol sensing properties of the α-Fe2O3/MoS2 nanocomposite sensor were ascribed to the synergistic effect and heterojunction between the urchin-Like α-Fe2O3 hollow microspheres and MoS2 nanosheets. This work verifies that the hierarchical α-Fe2O3/MoS2 nanoheterostructure is a potential candidate for fabricating room-temperature ethanol gas sensor.
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- Dongzhi Zhang
- College of Information and Control Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China.
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- College of Information and Control Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- College of Information and Control Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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