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Chen Q, Yao L, Yao B, Meng X, Wu Q, Chen Z, Chen W. Low-cost signal enhanced colorimetric and SERS dual-mode paper sensor for rapid and ultrasensitive screening of mercury ions in tea. Food Chem 2024; 463:141375. [PMID: 39332369 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141375] [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: 07/03/2024] [Revised: 09/17/2024] [Accepted: 09/18/2024] [Indexed: 09/29/2024]
Abstract
Mercury ions (Hg2+) are highly toxic heavy metals that are commonly found in natural environments. Owning to their non-biodegradability and accumulation in the food chain, the precise detection of trace amounts of Hg2+ is essential for preventing chronic accumulation and ensuring food safety. In this study, we present a dual-mode paper sensor for simultaneous colorimetric and Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) detection of Hg2+ in tea, achieving ultrasensitive, rapid, and on-site screening. 4-Mercaptopyridine (4-MPY) was effectively chemisorbed onto the gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), acting as a signal probe for colorimetric methods. Moreover, it can produce plasmonic hot spots for SERS by interacting with the pyridine ring. To enhance the signal intensity of both colorimetry and SERS, a silver shell is in-situ grown on the surface of AuNPs captured on the paper sensor by reduction of Ag+, achieving signal amplification. The visual limit of detection (LOD) for the colorimetric biosensor is 2.5 pM, while the LOD of SERS is 0.48 pM with this dual-mode paper sensor. The sensitivity of both the colorimetric method and SERS was improved by approximately 200 and 500 times, respectively, with the designed signal amplification strategy. The system allows for multiple parallel screening of the same sample, ensuring accurate results without any false-positive or false-negative. This study provides a valuable platform for the accurate detection of various other heavy metal ions and provides effective strategies for improving the performance of colorimetric methods.
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Affiliation(s)
- Qi Chen
- Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, MOE, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Intelligent Manufacturing Institute, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, MOE, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Intelligent Manufacturing Institute, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, PR China; Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, 410114, Hunan, China.
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- Anhui Province Institute of Product Quality Supervision & Inspection, Hefei 230051, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, MOE, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Intelligent Manufacturing Institute, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, MOE, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Intelligent Manufacturing Institute, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, PR China
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- Anhui Province Institute of Product Quality Supervision & Inspection, Hefei 230051, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, MOE, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Intelligent Manufacturing Institute, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, PR China.
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Mara A, Migliorini M, Ciulu M, Chignola R, Egido C, Núñez O, Sentellas S, Saurina J, Caredda M, Deroma MA, Deidda S, Langasco I, Pilo MI, Spano N, Sanna G. Elemental Fingerprinting Combined with Machine Learning Techniques as a Powerful Tool for Geographical Discrimination of Honeys from Nearby Regions. Foods 2024; 13:243. [PMID: 38254544 PMCID: PMC10814624 DOI: 10.3390/foods13020243] [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: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
Abstract
Discrimination of honey based on geographical origin is a common fraudulent practice and is one of the most investigated topics in honey authentication. This research aims to discriminate honeys according to their geographical origin by combining elemental fingerprinting with machine-learning techniques. In particular, the main objective of this study is to distinguish the origin of unifloral and multifloral honeys produced in neighboring regions, such as Sardinia (Italy) and Spain. The elemental compositions of 247 honeys were determined using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). The origins of honey were differentiated using Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA), and Random Forest (RF). Compared to LDA, RF demonstrated greater stability and better classification performance. The best classification was based on geographical origin, achieving 90% accuracy using Na, Mg, Mn, Sr, Zn, Ce, Nd, Eu, and Tb as predictors.
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- Andrea Mara
- Department of Chemical, Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (A.M.); (S.D.); (I.L.); (M.I.P.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, Strada le Grazie 15, 37134 Verona, Italy; (M.M.); (M.C.); (R.C.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, Strada le Grazie 15, 37134 Verona, Italy; (M.M.); (M.C.); (R.C.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, Strada le Grazie 15, 37134 Verona, Italy; (M.M.); (M.C.); (R.C.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1-11, 08028 Barcelona, Spain; (C.E.); (O.N.); (S.S.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1-11, 08028 Barcelona, Spain; (C.E.); (O.N.); (S.S.); (J.S.)
- Research Institute in Food Nutrition and Food Safety, University of Barcelona, Recinte Torribera, Av. Prat de la Riba 171, Edifici de Recerca (Gaudí), Santa Coloma de Gramenet, 08921 Barcelona, Spain
- Serra Húnter Fellow, Departament de Recerca i Universitats, Generalitat de Catalunya, Via Laietana 2, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1-11, 08028 Barcelona, Spain; (C.E.); (O.N.); (S.S.); (J.S.)
- Research Institute in Food Nutrition and Food Safety, University of Barcelona, Recinte Torribera, Av. Prat de la Riba 171, Edifici de Recerca (Gaudí), Santa Coloma de Gramenet, 08921 Barcelona, Spain
- Serra Húnter Fellow, Departament de Recerca i Universitats, Generalitat de Catalunya, Via Laietana 2, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1-11, 08028 Barcelona, Spain; (C.E.); (O.N.); (S.S.); (J.S.)
- Research Institute in Food Nutrition and Food Safety, University of Barcelona, Recinte Torribera, Av. Prat de la Riba 171, Edifici de Recerca (Gaudí), Santa Coloma de Gramenet, 08921 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Animal Science, AGRIS Sardegna, Loc. Bonassai, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Sassari, Viale Italia, 39A, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Department of Chemical, Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (A.M.); (S.D.); (I.L.); (M.I.P.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Chemical, Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (A.M.); (S.D.); (I.L.); (M.I.P.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Chemical, Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (A.M.); (S.D.); (I.L.); (M.I.P.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Chemical, Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (A.M.); (S.D.); (I.L.); (M.I.P.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Chemical, Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (A.M.); (S.D.); (I.L.); (M.I.P.); (N.S.)
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