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Dudchenko N, Pawar S, Perelshtein I, Fixler D. Magnetite-Based Biosensors and Molecular Logic Gates: From Magnetite Synthesis to Application. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:304. [PMID: 36979516 PMCID: PMC10046048 DOI: 10.3390/bios13030304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
In the last few decades, point-of-care (POC) sensors have become increasingly important in the detection of various targets for the early diagnostics and treatment of diseases. Diverse nanomaterials are used as building blocks for the development of smart biosensors and magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) are among them. The intrinsic properties of MNPs, such as their large surface area, chemical stability, ease of functionalization, high saturation magnetization, and more, mean they have great potential for use in biosensors. Moreover, the unique characteristics of MNPs, such as their response to external magnetic fields, allow them to be easily manipulated (concentrated and redispersed) in fluidic media. As they are functionalized with biomolecules, MNPs bear high sensitivity and selectivity towards the detection of target biomolecules, which means they are advantageous in biosensor development and lead to a more sensitive, rapid, and accurate identification and quantification of target analytes. Due to the abovementioned properties of functionalized MNPs and their unique magnetic characteristics, they could be employed in the creation of new POC devices, molecular logic gates, and new biomolecular-based biocomputing interfaces, which would build on new ideas and principles. The current review outlines the synthesis, surface coverage, and functionalization of MNPs, as well as recent advancements in magnetite-based biosensors for POC diagnostics and some perspectives in molecular logic, and it also contains some of our own results regarding the topic, which include synthetic MNPs, their application for sample preparation, and the design of fluorescent-based molecular logic gates.
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- Nataliia Dudchenko
- Bar-Ilan Institute of Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel
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- Faculty of Engineering and Bar-Ilan Institute of Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel
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- Bar-Ilan Institute of Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel
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- Bar-Ilan Institute of Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel
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Fang K, Deng L, Yin J, Yang T, Li J, He W. Recent advances in starch-based magnetic adsorbents for the removal of contaminants from wastewater: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 218:909-929. [PMID: 35914554 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.07.175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Considerable concern exists regarding water contamination by various pollutants, such as conventional pollutants (e.g., heavy metals and organics) and emerging micropollutants (e.g., consumer care products and interfering endocrine-related compounds). Currently, academics are continuously exploring sustainability-related materials and technologies to remove contaminants from wastewater. Magnetic starch-based adsorbents (MSAs) can combine the advantages of starch and magnetic nanoparticles, which exhibit unique critical features such as availability, cost-effectiveness, size, shape, crystallinity, magnetic properties, stability, adsorption properties, and excellent surface properties. However, limited reviews on MSAs' preparations, characterizations, applications, and adsorption mechanisms could be available nowadays. Hence, this review not only focuses on their activation and preparation methods, including physical (e.g., mechanical activation treatment, microwave radiation treatment, sonication, and extrusion), chemical (e.g., grafting, cross-linking, oxidation and esterification), and enzymatic modifications to enhance their adsorption properties, but also offers an all-round state-of-the-art analysis of the full range of its characterization methods, the adsorption of various contaminants, and the underlying adsorption mechanisms. Eventually, this review focuses on the recycling and reclamation performance and highlights the main gaps in the areas where further studies are warranted. We hope that this review will spark an interdisciplinary discussion and bring about a revolution in the applications of MSAs.
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- Kun Fang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Processing for Non-ferrous Metallic and Featured Materials Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China; College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, the Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Sugar Industry, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, the Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Sugar Industry, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, the Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Sugar Industry, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Processing for Non-ferrous Metallic and Featured Materials Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, the Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Sugar Industry, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Processing for Non-ferrous Metallic and Featured Materials Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China.
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López YC, Acevedo-Peña P, Ortega GA, Reguera E. Unraveling the Fe3O4 NPs role in self-assembled magnetic zinc oxide nanorods for methylene blue photodegradation. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2021.113514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Chircov C, Bîrcă AC, Grumezescu AM, Vasile BS, Oprea O, Nicoară AI, Yang CH, Huang KS, Andronescu E. Synthesis of Magnetite Nanoparticles through a Lab-On-Chip Device. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:5906. [PMID: 34640303 PMCID: PMC8510126 DOI: 10.3390/ma14195906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Revised: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) represent one of the most intensively studied types of iron oxide nanoparticles in various fields, including biomedicine, pharmaceutics, bioengineering, and industry. Since their properties in terms of size, shape, and surface charge significantly affects their efficiency towards the envisaged application, it is fundamentally important to develop a new synthesis route that allows for the control and modulation of the nanoparticle features. In this context, the aim of the present study was to develop a new method for the synthesis of MNPs. Specifically, a microfluidic lab-on-chip (LoC) device was used to obtain MNPs with controlled properties. The study investigated the influence of iron precursor solution concentration and flowed onto the final properties of the nanomaterials. The synthesized MNPs were characterized in terms of size, morphology, structure, composition, and stability. Results proved the formation of magnetite as a single mineral phase. Moreover, the uniform spherical shape and narrow size distribution were demonstrated. Optimal characteristics regarding MNPs crystallinity, uniformity, and thermal stability were obtained at higher concentrations and lower flows. In this manner, the potential of the LoC device is a promising tool for the synthesis of nanomaterials by ensuring the necessary uniformity for all final applications.
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- Cristina Chircov
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (C.C.); (A.C.B.); (B.S.V.); (A.I.N.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (C.C.); (A.C.B.); (B.S.V.); (A.I.N.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (C.C.); (A.C.B.); (B.S.V.); (A.I.N.); (E.A.)
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 54 Spl. Independentei, 050045 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (C.C.); (A.C.B.); (B.S.V.); (A.I.N.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu St., 011061 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (C.C.); (A.C.B.); (B.S.V.); (A.I.N.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 824, Taiwan;
- Pharmacy Department of E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung 824, Taiwan
- Taiwan Instrument Research Institute, National Applied Research Laboratories, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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- The School of Chinese Medicine for Post-Baccalaureate, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 840301, Taiwan;
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (C.C.); (A.C.B.); (B.S.V.); (A.I.N.); (E.A.)
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 54 Spl. Independentei, 050045 Bucharest, Romania
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RGDS- and doxorubicin-modified poly[N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide]-coated γ-Fe2O3 nanoparticles for treatment of glioblastoma. Colloid Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s00396-021-04895-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Starch-based magnetic nanocomposite as an efficient absorbent for anticancer drug removal from aqueous solution. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 184:509-521. [PMID: 34171254 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.06.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In this study, carboxymethyl cassava starch (CMCS)-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (CMCS@Fe3O4) were synthesized via a simple one-pot co-precipitation method using CMCS materials with varying degrees of substitution, and used for the adsorption/removal of doxorubicin hydrochloride (Dox; a clinically available anti-cancer drug) from aqueous solution. The adsorption of Dox was studied using experimental conditions with varied pH, temperature, initial Dox concentration, and CMCS@Fe3O4 dosage. The CMCS@Fe3O4 adsorbents were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, and vibrating sample magnetometry. Each CMCS@Fe3O4 adsorbent exhibited a cubic inverse spinel iron oxide phase, small particle size, favorable magnetic properties, and good thermal stability. Batch adsorption experiments showed that the Dox adsorption efficiency reached 85.46% at a CMCS@Fe3O4 concentration of 20 mg mL-1 at 303 K in pH 7.0. The adsorption experimental results indicated that the adsorption kinetics followed a pseudo-second-order model and the Langmuir equation. Considering the environmentally nontoxic nature of Fe3O4 and starch, the CMCS@Fe3O4 material demonstrated significant potential for removing Dox from aqueous solution and in magnetic targeted drug delivery systems for synergistic tumor treatments.
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Xie X, Zhao X, Luo X, Su T, Zhang Y, Qin Z, Ji H. Mechanically activated starch magnetic microspheres for Cd(II) adsorption from aqueous solution. Chin J Chem Eng 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2020.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Saliu OD, Mamo MA, Ndungu PG, Ramontja J. Micellization of a starch-poly(1,4-butylene succinate) nano-hybrid for enhanced energy storage. RSC Adv 2021; 11:11745-11759. [PMID: 35423662 PMCID: PMC8695992 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra00635e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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In this work, we report on a reverse micellization approach to prepare uncarbonized starch and poly(1,4-butylene succinate) hybrids with exceptional charge storage performance. Uncarbonized starch was activated through protonation, hybridized with poly (1,4-butylene succinate), configured into conductive reverse micelles, and incorporated with magnetite nanoparticles. Before magnetite incorporation, the maximum specific capacitance (C sp), energy density (E d), power density (P d) and retention capacity (%) of the reverse micelles were estimated to be 584 F g-1, 143 W h kg-1, 2356 W kg and 97.5%. After magnetite incorporation, we achieved a maximum supercapacitive performance of 631 F g-1, 204 W h kg-1, 4371 W kg-1 and 98%. We demonstrate that the use of magnetite incorporated St-PBS reverse micelles minimizes the contact resistance between the two supercapacitor electrodes, resulting in high charge storage capacity.
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- O D Saliu
- Energy, Sensors and Multifunctional Nanomaterials Research Group, Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg P. O. Box 17011 Doornfontein 2028 Johannesburg South Africa
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- Energy, Sensors and Multifunctional Nanomaterials Research Group, Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg P. O. Box 17011 Doornfontein 2028 Johannesburg South Africa
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- Energy, Sensors and Multifunctional Nanomaterials Research Group, Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg P. O. Box 17011 Doornfontein 2028 Johannesburg South Africa
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- Energy, Sensors and Multifunctional Nanomaterials Research Group, Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg P. O. Box 17011 Doornfontein 2028 Johannesburg South Africa
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Fekry M, Mazrouaa AM, Mohamed MG, Kishta MS, Mansour NA. The Comparison between Magnetite Nanoparticles Co-Precipitated by Different Bases and Their Effects on Human Cells. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1142/s0219581x21500216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The superparamagnetic magnetite nanoparticles were synthesized through co-precipitation method by using a strong base such as sodium hydroxide or a weak base such as ammonium hydroxide. The magnetite co-precipitated by ammonium hydroxide (MA) has different properties than the magnetite co-precipitated by sodium hydroxide (MS). The cytotoxicity effects of MA and MS on the breast cancer cells and normal hepatocytes cells were studied. The magnetite nanoparticles with two ways were characterized by using Vibrating Sample Magnetometer. X-ray fluorescence, Dynamic Light Scattering, Zeta Potential, pH changes, Wide-angle X-ray Diffraction, Fourier Transforms Infrared spectroscopy, MTT assay test and High-Resolution Transmission electron microscopy. The results showed that the final pH of MA and MS were 5 and 7.5, respectively. MA nanoparticles have salts which act as weak oxidizing agent and they were exposed to oxidation at high temperature and lost their magnetic property. They have a cytotoxic effect against breast cancer cells and normal hepatocytes cells more than the MS.
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- Mohamed Fekry
- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Petrochemical Department, Polymer Lab, Nasr City, Egypt
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- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Petrochemical Department, Polymer Lab, Nasr City, Egypt
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- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Petrochemical Department, Polymer Lab, Nasr City, Egypt
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- National Research Center, Medical Research Division, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Petrochemical Department, Polymer Lab, Nasr City, Egypt
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Robinson MR, Coustel R, Abdelmoula M, Mallet M. As(V) and As(III) sequestration by starch functionalized magnetite nanoparticles: influence of the synthesis route onto the trapping efficiency. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2020; 21:524-539. [PMID: 32939177 PMCID: PMC7476536 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2020.1782714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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We report the effect of the synthesis route of starch-functionalized magnetite nanoparticles (NPs) on their adsorption properties of As(V) and As(III) from aqueous solutions. NP synthesis was achieved by two different routes implying the alkaline precipitation of either a mixed Fe2+/Fe3+ salt solution (MC samples) or a Fe2+ salt solution in oxidative conditions (MOP samples). Syntheses were carried out with starch to Fe mass ratio (R) ranging from 0 to 10. The crystallites of starch-free MC NPs (14 nm) are smaller than the corresponding MOP (67 nm), which leads to higher As(V) sorption capacity of 0.3 mmol gFe -1 to compare with respect to 0.1 mmol gFe -1 for MOP at pH = 6. MC and MOP starch-functionalized NPs exhibit higher sorption capacities than a pristine one and the difference in sorption capacities between MOP and MC samples decreases with increasing R values. Functionalization tends to reduce the size of the magnetite crystallites and to prevent their agglomeration. Size reduction is more pronounced for MOP samples (67 nm (R0) to 12 nm (R10)) than for MC samples (14 nm (R0) to 9 nm (R10)). Therefore, due to close crystallite size, both MC and MOP samples, when prepared at R = 10, display similar As(V) (respectively, As(III)) sorption capacities close to 1.3 mmol gFe -1 (respectively, 1.0 mmol gFe -1). Additionally, according to the effect of pH on arsenic trapping, the electrostatic interactions appear as a major factor controlling As(V) adsorption while surface complexation may control As(III) adsorption.
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- CNRS, LCPME, Université de Lorraine, F-54000 Nancy, France
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- CNRS, LCPME, Université de Lorraine, F-54000 Nancy, France
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