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Rossi F, Trakoolwilaiwan T, Gigli V, Tortolini C, Lenzi A, Isidori AM, Thanh NTK, Antiochia R. Progress in nanoparticle-based electrochemical biosensors for hormone detection. NANOSCALE 2024. [PMID: 39254475 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr02075h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate a wide range of physiological processes including metabolism, development, growth, reproduction and mood. The concentration of hormones that orchestrate the numerous bodily functions is very low (1 nM or less). Efforts have been made to develop highly sensitive tools to detect them. This review represents a critical comparison between different types of nanoparticle-based electrochemical biosensors for the detection of various hormones, namely cortisol, sex hormones (estradiol, progesterone, testosterone), insulin, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and growth hormone (GH). The electrochemical biosensors investigated for each hormone are first divided on the basis of the biological fluid tested for their detection, and successively on the basis of the electrochemical transducer utilized in the device (voltammetric or impedimetric). Focus is placed on the nanoparticles employed and the successive electrode modification developed in order to improve detection sensitivity and specificity and biosensor stability. Limit of detection (LOD), linear range, reproducibility and possibility of regeneration for continuous reuse are also investigated and compared. The review also addresses the recent trends in the development of wearable biosensors and point-of-care testing for hormone detection in clinical diagnostics useful for endocrinology research, and the future perspectives regarding the integration of nanomaterials, microfluidics, near field communication (NFC) technology and portable devices.
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- Francesco Rossi
- ICCOM-CNR, Polo Scientifico, Via Madonna del piano 10, Sesto Fiorentino, FI, 50019, Italy
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- Biophysics Group, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK
- UCL Healthcare Biomagnetics and Nanomaterials Laboratories, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS, UK.
- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- UCL Healthcare Biomagnetics and Nanomaterials Laboratories, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS, UK.
- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Drug Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
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Galvão JCR, Araujo MDS, Prete MC, Neto VL, Dall’Antonia LH, Matos R, Tarley CRT, Medeiros RA. Electrochemical Determination of 17-β-Estradiol Using a Glassy Carbon Electrode Modified with α-Fe 2O 3 Nanoparticles Supported on Carbon Nanotubes. Molecules 2023; 28:6372. [PMID: 37687201 PMCID: PMC10489867 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28176372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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In this study, a novel electrochemical assay for determining 17-β-estradiol (E2) was proposed. The approach involves modifying a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) with a nanocomposite consisting of α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles supported on carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-denoted as α-Fe2O3-CNT/GCE. The synthesis of the α-Fe2O3-CNT nanocomposite was achieved through a simple and cost-effective hydrothermal process. Morphological and chemical characterization were conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman spectroscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The presence of the α-Fe2O3-CNT film on the GCE surface resulted in an enhanced electrochemical response to E2, preventing electrode surface fouling and mitigating the decrease in peak current intensity during E2 oxidation. These outcomes substantiate the rationale behind the GCE modification. After the optimization of experimental conditions, E2 was determined by the square wave voltammetry technique using 0.1 mol L-1 KCl solution (pH = 7.0) with 20% ethanol as a supporting electrolyte. A linear concentration range of 5.0-100.0 nmol L-1 and a low limit of detection of 4.4 nmol L-1 were obtained. The electroanalytical method using α-Fe2O3-CNT/GCE was applied for E2 determination in pharmaceutical, lake water, and synthetic urine samples. The obtained results were attested by recovery tests and by high-performance liquid chromatography as a comparative technique at a 95% confidence level. Thus, the developed electrochemical sensor is simple and fast to obtain, presents high accuracy, and is viable for determining E2 in routine analysis.
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of Londrina, Londrina 86057-970, PR, Brazil; (J.C.R.G.); (M.d.S.A.); (M.C.P.); (V.L.N.); (L.H.D.); (R.M.); (C.R.T.T.)
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Šišoláková I, Petruš O, Shepa J, Farka Z, Oriňak A, Oriňaková R. Colloidal lithography as a novel approach for the development of Ni-nanocavity insulin sensor. Sci Rep 2022; 12:11020. [PMID: 35773298 PMCID: PMC9246938 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-15283-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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In this study, a highly sensitive, fast, and selective enzyme-free electrochemical sensor based on the deposition of Ni cavities on conductive glass was proposed for insulin detection. Considering the growing prevalence of diabetes mellitus, an electrochemical sensor for the determination of insulin was proposed for the effective diagnosis of the disease. Colloidal lithography enabled deposition of nanostructured layer (substrate) with homogeneous distribution of Ni cavities on the electrode surface with a large active surface area. The morphology and structure of conductive indium tin oxide glass modified with Ni cavities (Ni-c-ITO) were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The diameter of the resulting cavities was approximately 500 nm, while their depth was calculated at 190 ± 4 nm and 188 ± 18 nm using AFM and SEM, respectively. The insulin assay performance was evaluated by cyclic voltammetry. Ni-c-ITO exhibited excellent analytical characteristics, including high sensitivity (1.032 µA µmol-1 dm3), a low detection limit (156 µmol dm-3), and a wide dynamic range (500 nmol dm-3 to 10 µmol dm-3). Finally, the determination of insulin in buffer with interferents and in real blood serum samples revealed high specificity and demonstrated the practical potential of the method.
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- Ivana Šišoláková
- Department of Physical Chemistry, University of P.J. Šafárik in Košice, Moyzesova 11, 040 01, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Materials Research, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Watsonova 47, 040 01, Košice, Slovak Republic.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, University of P.J. Šafárik in Košice, Moyzesova 11, 040 01, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, University of P.J. Šafárik in Košice, Moyzesova 11, 040 01, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, University of P.J. Šafárik in Košice, Moyzesova 11, 040 01, Košice, Slovak Republic
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Sabbaghi N, Azizi-Khereshki N, Farsadrooh M, Elyasi Z, Javadian H, Sadeghi M, Shafiee-Kisomi A. Synthesis of poly(dopamine quinone-chromium(III) complex) @hierarchical cabbage flower-like cobalt as a novel mesoporous nanocomposite modifier of graphite paste electrode for electrochemical determination of quercetin in biological samples. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Hu Y, Wang C, Zhao P, Zhang L, Fei J, Xie Y. A novel catechin electrochemical sensor based on a two-dimensional MOFs material derivative Zn doped carbon nanosheets and multi-walled carbon nanotubes composite film. Talanta 2022; 246:123520. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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NiO Nanoparticles for Electrochemical Insulin Detection. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21155063. [PMID: 34372300 PMCID: PMC8347614 DOI: 10.3390/s21155063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus represents one of the most widespread diseases in civilization nowadays. Since the costs for treating and diagnosing of diabetes represent several billions of dollars per year, a cheap, fast, and simple sensor for diabetes diagnosis is needed. Electrochemical insulin sensors can be considered as a novel approach for diabetes diagnosis. In this study, carbon electrode with electrodeposited NiO nanoparticles was selected as a suitable electrode material for insulin determination. The morphology and surface composition were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). For a better understanding of insulin determination on NiO-modified electrodes, the mechanism of electrochemical reaction and the kinetic parameters were studied. They were calculated from both voltammetric and amperometric measurements. The modified carbon electrode displayed a wide linear range from 600 nM to 10 µM, a low limit of detection of 19.6 nM, and a high sensitivity of 7.06 µA/µM. The electrodes were stable for 30 cycles and were able to detect insulin even in bovine blood serum. Additionally, the temperature stability of this electrode and its storage conditions were studied with appropriate outcomes. The above results show the high promise of this electrode for detecting insulin in clinical samples.
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Han S, Ding Y, Teng F, Yao A, Leng Q. Determination of chloropropanol with an imprinted electrochemical sensor based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes/metal-organic framework composites. RSC Adv 2021; 11:18468-18475. [PMID: 35480926 PMCID: PMC9033443 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra02731j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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In this paper, a composite composed of carboxylated multi-wall carbon nanotubes (cMWCNT) incorporated in a metal–organic framework (MOF-199) has been synthesized using 1,3,5-benzoic acid as a ligand through a simple solvothermal method. The synthesized cMWCNT/MOF-199 composite was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and X-ray diffractometry (XRD). The cMWCNT/MOF-199 hybrids were modified on the surface of glassy carbon electrodes (GCE) to prepare a molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensor (MIECS) for specific recognition of 3-chloro-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD). The electrodes were characterized by differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and cyclic voltammetry (CV). Under optimal conditions, the electrochemical sensor exhibited an excellent sensitivity and high selectivity with a good linear response range from 1.0 × 10−9 to 1.0 × 10−5 mol L−1 and an estimated detection limit of 4.3 × 10−10 mol L−1. Furthermore, this method has been successfully applied to the detection of 3-MCPD in soy sauce, and the recovery ranged from 96% to 108%, with RSD lower than 5.5% (n = 3), showing great potential for the selective analysis of 3-MCPD in foodstuffs. In this study, cMWCNT/MOF-199 composites were used as the modified electrodes, and a MIECS having specific recognition of 3-MCPD was prepared by electrochemical polymerization for selective analysis of 3-MCPD in foodstuffs.![]()
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- Shuang Han
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University Qiqihar 161006 China .,Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Catalytic Synthesis for Fine Chemicals, Qiqihar University Qiqihar 161006 China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University Qiqihar 161006 China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University Qiqihar 161006 China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University Qiqihar 161006 China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University Qiqihar 161006 China
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Asif A, Heiskanen A, Emnéus J, Keller SS. Pyrolytic carbon nanograss electrodes for electrochemical detection of dopamine. Electrochim Acta 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.138122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Suhito IR, Koo KM, Kim TH. Recent Advances in Electrochemical Sensors for the Detection of Biomolecules and Whole Cells. Biomedicines 2020; 9:15. [PMID: 33375330 PMCID: PMC7824644 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9010015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Electrochemical sensors are considered an auspicious tool to detect biomolecules (e.g., DNA, proteins, and lipids), which are valuable sources for the early diagnosis of diseases and disorders. Advances in electrochemical sensing platforms have enabled the development of a new type of biosensor, enabling label-free, non-destructive detection of viability, function, and the genetic signature of whole cells. Numerous studies have attempted to enhance both the sensitivity and selectivity of electrochemical sensors, which are the most critical parameters for assessing sensor performance. Various nanomaterials, including metal nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, graphene and its derivatives, and metal oxide nanoparticles, have been used to improve the electrical conductivity and electrocatalytic properties of working electrodes, increasing sensor sensitivity. Further modifications have been implemented to advance sensor platform selectivity and biocompatibility using biomaterials such as antibodies, aptamers, extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, and peptide composites. This paper summarizes recent electrochemical sensors designed to detect target biomolecules and animal cells (cancer cells and stem cells). We hope that this review will inspire researchers to increase their efforts to accelerate biosensor progress-enabling a prosperous future in regenerative medicine and the biomedical industry.
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- Intan Rosalina Suhito
- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea; (I.R.S.); (K.-M.K.)
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea; (I.R.S.); (K.-M.K.)
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea; (I.R.S.); (K.-M.K.)
- Integrative Research Center for Two-Dimensional Functional Materials, Institute of Interdisciplinary Convergence Research, Chung Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea
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Šišoláková I, Hovancová J, Chovancová F, Oriňaková R, Maskaľová I, Oriňak A, Radoňak J. Zn Nanoparticles Modified Screen Printed Carbon Electrode as a Promising Sensor for Insulin Determination. ELECTROANAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.202060417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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- Ivana Šišoláková
- Department of Physical Chemistry University of P.J. Šafárik in Košice Moyzesova 11 040 01 Košice Slovakia
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- Department of Physical Chemistry University of P.J. Šafárik in Košice Moyzesova 11 040 01 Košice Slovakia
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- Department of Physical Chemistry University of P.J. Šafárik in Košice Moyzesova 11 040 01 Košice Slovakia
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- Department of Physical Chemistry University of P.J. Šafárik in Košice Moyzesova 11 040 01 Košice Slovakia
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- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Animal Breeding University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice Komenského 73 041 81 Košice Slovakia
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- Department of Physical Chemistry University of P.J. Šafárik in Košice Moyzesova 11 040 01 Košice Slovakia
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- Faculty of Medicine University of P.J. Šafárik in Košice Trieda SNP 1 040 01 Košice Slovakia
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Garcia Cruz A, Haq I, Cowen T, Di Masi S, Trivedi S, Alanazi K, Piletska E, Mujahid A, Piletsky SA. Design and fabrication of a smart sensor using in silico epitope mapping and electro-responsive imprinted polymer nanoparticles for determination of insulin levels in human plasma. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 169:112536. [PMID: 32980804 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Revised: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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A robust and highly specific sensor based on electroactive molecularly imprinted polymer nanoparticles (nanoMIP) was developed. The nanoMIP tagged with a redox probe, combines both recognition and reporting capabilities. The developed nanoMIP replaces enzyme-mediator pairs used in traditional biosensors thus, offering enhanced molecular recognition for insulin, improving performance in complex biological samples, and yielding high stability. Also, most of existing sensors show poor performance after storage. To improve costs of the logistics and avoid the need of cold storage in the chain supply, we developed an alternative to biorecognition system that relies on nanoMIP. NanoMIP were computationally designed using "in-silico" insulin epitope mapping and synthesized by solid phase polymerisation. The characterisation of the polymer nanoparticles was performed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), Fourier-transform Infrared (FT-IR) and surface plasmon resonance (SPR). The electrochemical sensor was developed by chemical immobilisation of the nanoMIP on screen printed platinum electrodes. The insulin sensor displayed satisfactory performances and reproducible results (RSD = 4.2%; n = 30) using differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) in the clinically relevant concentration range from 50 to 2000 pM. The developed nanoMIP offers the advantage of large number of specific recognition sites with tailored geometry, as the resultant, the sensor showed high sensitivity and selectivity to insulin with a limit of detection (LOD) of 26 and 81 fM in buffer and human plasma, respectively, confirming the practical application for point of care monitoring. Moreover, the nanoMIP showed adequate storage stability of 168 days, demonstrating the robustness of sensor for several rounds of insulin analysis.
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- Alvaro Garcia Cruz
- Department of Chemistry, University of Leicester, University Road, LE1 7RH, Leicester, UK.
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Leicester, University Road, LE1 7RH, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (DiSTeBA), Edificio A6 Multipiano CSEEM, Campus Universitario Ecotekne, Via Monteroni, 73100, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Leicester, University Road, LE1 7RH, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Leicester, University Road, LE1 7RH, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Leicester, University Road, LE1 7RH, Leicester, UK
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Leicester, University Road, LE1 7RH, Leicester, UK
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Carbonaceous Nanomaterials Employed in the Development of Electrochemical Sensors Based on Screen-Printing Technique—A Review. Catalysts 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/catal10060680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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This paper aims to revise research on carbonaceous nanomaterials used in developing sensors. In general, nanomaterials are known to be useful in developing high-performance sensors due to their unique physical and chemical properties. Thus, descriptions were made for various structural features, properties, and manner of functionalization of carbon-based nanomaterials used in electrochemical sensors. Of the commonly used technologies in manufacturing electrochemical sensors, the screen-printing technique was described, highlighting the advantages of this type of device. In addition, an analysis was performed in point of the various applications of carbon-based nanomaterial sensors to detect analytes of interest in different sample types.
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