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Pham PV, Mai TH, Dash SP, Biju V, Chueh YL, Jariwala D, Tung V. Transfer of 2D Films: From Imperfection to Perfection. ACS NANO 2024; 18:14841-14876. [PMID: 38810109 PMCID: PMC11171780 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c00590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
Abstract
Atomically thin 2D films and their van der Waals heterostructures have demonstrated immense potential for breakthroughs and innovations in science and technology. Integrating 2D films into electronics and optoelectronics devices and their applications in electronics and optoelectronics can lead to improve device efficiencies and tunability. Consequently, there has been steady progress in large-area 2D films for both front- and back-end technologies, with a keen interest in optimizing different growth and synthetic techniques. Parallelly, a significant amount of attention has been directed toward efficient transfer techniques of 2D films on different substrates. Current methods for synthesizing 2D films often involve high-temperature synthesis, precursors, and growth stimulants with highly chemical reactivity. This limitation hinders the widespread applications of 2D films. As a result, reports concerning transfer strategies of 2D films from bare substrates to target substrates have proliferated, showcasing varying degrees of cleanliness, surface damage, and material uniformity. This review aims to evaluate, discuss, and provide an overview of the most advanced transfer methods to date, encompassing wet, dry, and quasi-dry transfer methods. The processes, mechanisms, and pros and cons of each transfer method are critically summarized. Furthermore, we discuss the feasibility of these 2D film transfer methods, concerning their applications in devices and various technology platforms.
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- Phuong V. Pham
- Department
of Physics, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department
of Physics, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department
of Microtechnology and Nanoscience, Chalmers
University of Technology, Gothenburg 41296, Sweden
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- Research
Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido
University, Hokkaido 001-0020, Japan
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, National
Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
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- Department
of Electrical and Systems Engineering, University
of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department
of Chemical System Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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Gupta T, Ratandeep, Dutt M, Kaur B, Punia S, Sharma S, Sahu PK, Pooja, Saya L. Graphene-based nanomaterials as potential candidates for environmental mitigation of pesticides. Talanta 2024; 272:125748. [PMID: 38364558 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.125748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Over the years, bioaccumulation of hazardous chemicals in the food chain has become a critical issue, resulting in numerous health risks. Environmental mitigation aims to clean up contaminated sites and eliminate hazardous materials from the air, water, or soil to restore the site to its original and safe condition. Pesticides constitute one of the most dangerous environmental pollutants which are generally used to increase crop production. Addressing the removal or treatment of pesticides has become pivotal in mitigating environmental threats. Diverse remediation methods are employed to protect the environment and public health. Graphene-based materials have emerged as promising candidates with exceptional properties, including excellent adsorption capacity due to their high surface area, strong hydrophilicity, and tunable properties. Owing to these properties, they have been attracting major research attention in the field of design and fabrication of materials for the mitigation of pesticides from the environment such as from contaminated food, water and other samples. Various physical, chemical and biological extraction techniques are adopted to remove pesticides. This review article provides an insight into the potential role of graphene-based materials in the environmental remediation of pesticides. We have focused on the removal of Organophosphates, Organochlorines, Carbamates and Pyrethroids present in water, fruit, vegetable and other samples, highlighting the urgent need for environmental remediation. While graphene-based materials hold potential for pesticide remediation, addressing challenges in scalable production, assessing long-term sustainability, and mitigating potential environmental impacts are critical steps for successful large-scale applications.
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- Tarisha Gupta
- Department of Chemistry, IIT Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar, 382355, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara College (University of Delhi), Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi, 110021, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara College (University of Delhi), Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi, 110021, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara College (University of Delhi), Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi, 110021, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara College (University of Delhi), Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi, 110021, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Shivaji College, (University of Delhi), Raja Garden, New Delhi, 110027, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara College (University of Delhi), Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi, 110021, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara College (University of Delhi), Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi, 110021, India.
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Stoodley MA, Rochford LA, Lee TL, Klein BP, Duncan DA, Maurer RJ. Structure of Graphene Grown on Cu(111): X-Ray Standing Wave Measurement and Density Functional Theory Prediction. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2024; 132:196201. [PMID: 38804932 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.132.196201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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We report the quantitative adsorption structure of pristine graphene on Cu(111) determined using the normal incidence x-ray standing wave technique. The experiments constitute an important benchmark reference for the development of density functional theory approximations able to capture long-range dispersion interactions. Electronic structure calculations based on many-body dispersion-inclusive density functional theory are able to accurately predict the absolute measure and variation of adsorption height when the coexistence of multiple moiré superstructures is considered. This provides a structural model consistent with scanning probe microscopy results.
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- Matthew A Stoodley
- Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, CV4 7AL Coventry, United Kingdom
- Diamond Light Source, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Fermi Avenue, OX11 ODE, Didcot, United Kingdom
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- Diamond Light Source, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Fermi Avenue, OX11 ODE, Didcot, United Kingdom
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- Diamond Light Source, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Fermi Avenue, OX11 ODE, Didcot, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, CV4 7AL Coventry, United Kingdom
- Diamond Light Source, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Fermi Avenue, OX11 ODE, Didcot, United Kingdom
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- Diamond Light Source, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Fermi Avenue, OX11 ODE, Didcot, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, CV4 7AL Coventry, United Kingdom
- Department of Physics, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, CV4 7AL Coventry, United Kingdom
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Paolini D, Della Pelle F, Scroccarello A, Silveri F, Bollella P, Ferraro G, Fukawa E, Suzuki Y, Sowa K, Torsi L, Compagnone D. Enhanced Electron Transfer Efficiency of Fructose Dehydrogenase onto Roll-to-Roll Thermal Stamped Laser-Patterned Reduced Graphene Oxide Films. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:22443-22454. [PMID: 38629300 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Herein, a strategy to stamp laser-produced reduced graphene oxide (rGO) onto flexible polymers using only office-grade tools, namely, roll-to-roll thermal stamping, is proposed, proving for the first time its effectiveness for direct bioelectrocatalysis. This straightforward, scalable, and low-cost approach allows us to overcome the limits of the integration of laser-induced rGO-films in bioanalytical devices. Laser-produced rGO has been thermally stamped (TS) onto different polymeric substrates (PET, PVC, and EVA) using a simple roll-laminator; the obtained TS-rGO films have been compared with the native rGO (untransferred) via morphochemical and electrochemical characterization. Particularly, the direct electron transfer (DET) reaction between fructose dehydrogenase (FDH) and TS-rGO transducers has been investigated, with respect to the influence of the amount of enzyme on the catalytic process. Remarkable differences have been observed among TS-rGO transducers; PET proved to be the elective substrate to support the transfer of the laser-induced rGO, allowing the preservation of the morphochemical features of the native material and returning a reduced capacitive current. Noteworthily, TS-rGOs ensure superior electrocatalysis using a very low amount of FDH units (15 mU). Eventually, TS-rGO-based third-generation complete enzymatic biosensors were fabricated via low-cost benchtop technologies. TS-rGOPET exhibited bioanalytical performances superior to the native rGO, allowing a sensitive (0.0289 μA cm-2 μM-1) and reproducible (RSD = 3%, n = 3) d-fructose determination at the nanomolar level (LOD = 0.2 μM). TS-rGO exploitability as a point-of-need device was proved via the monitoring of d-fructose during banana (Musa acuminata) postharvest ripening, returning accurate (recoveries 110-90%; relative error -13/+1%) and reproducible (RSD ≤ 7%; n = 3) data.
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- Davide Paolini
- Department of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, Campus "Aurelio Saliceti" Via R. Balzarini 1, Teramo 64100, Italy
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, Campus "Aurelio Saliceti" Via R. Balzarini 1, Teramo 64100, Italy
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, Campus "Aurelio Saliceti" Via R. Balzarini 1, Teramo 64100, Italy
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, Campus "Aurelio Saliceti" Via R. Balzarini 1, Teramo 64100, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via E. Orabona 4, Bari 70125, Italy
- Centre for Colloid and Surface Science - University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via Edoardo Orabona 4, Bari 70125, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff" and CSGI, University of Florence, Via Della Lastruccia 3, Florence, Sesto Fiorentino 50019, Italy
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- Division of Applied Life Sciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kitashirakawa Oiwake-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan
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- Division of Applied Life Sciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kitashirakawa Oiwake-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan
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- Division of Applied Life Sciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kitashirakawa Oiwake-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via E. Orabona 4, Bari 70125, Italy
- Centre for Colloid and Surface Science - University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via Edoardo Orabona 4, Bari 70125, Italy
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, Campus "Aurelio Saliceti" Via R. Balzarini 1, Teramo 64100, Italy
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Trache D, Tarchoun AF, Abdelaziz A, Bessa W, Thakur S, Hussin MH, Brosse N, Thakur VK. A comprehensive review on processing, characteristics, and applications of cellulose nanofibrils/graphene hybrid-based nanocomposites: Toward a synergy between two-star nanomaterials. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131633. [PMID: 38641279 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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Nanostructured materials are fascinating since they are promising for intensely enhancing materials' performance, and they can offer multifunctional features. Creating such high-performance nanocomposites via effective and mild approaches is an inevitable requirement for sustainable materials engineering. Nanocomposites, which combine two-star nanomaterials, namely, cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) and graphene derivatives (GNMs), have recently revealed interesting physicochemical properties and excellent performance. Despite numerous studies on the production and application of such systems, there is still a lack of concise information on their practical uses. In this review, recent progress in the production, modification, properties, and emerging uses of CNFs/GNMs hybrid-based nanocomposites in various fields such as flexible energy harvesting and storage, sensors, adsorbents, packaging, and thermal management, among others, are comprehensively examined and described based on recent investigations. Nevertheless, numerous challenges and gaps need to be addressed to successfully introduce such nanomaterials in large-scale industrial applications. This review will certainly help readers understand the design approaches and potential applications of CNFs/GNMs hybrid-based nanocomposites for which new research directions in this emerging topic are discussed.
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- Djalal Trache
- Energetic Materials Laboratory, Teaching and Research Unit of Energetic Processes, Ecole Militaire Polytechnique, BP 17, Bordj El-Bahri, 16046 Algiers, Algeria.
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- Energetic Materials Laboratory, Teaching and Research Unit of Energetic Processes, Ecole Militaire Polytechnique, BP 17, Bordj El-Bahri, 16046 Algiers, Algeria.
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- Energetic Materials Laboratory, Teaching and Research Unit of Energetic Processes, Ecole Militaire Polytechnique, BP 17, Bordj El-Bahri, 16046 Algiers, Algeria
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- Energetic Materials Laboratory, Teaching and Research Unit of Energetic Processes, Ecole Militaire Polytechnique, BP 17, Bordj El-Bahri, 16046 Algiers, Algeria
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Silesian University of Technology, B. Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland.
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- Materials Technology Research Group (MaTReC), School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia
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- Laboratoire d'Etude et de Recherche sur le MAtériau Bois (LERMAB), Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université de Lorraine, Bld. des Aiguillettes, F-54500 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, Kings Buildings, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK
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Rathinam Thiruppathi Venkadajapathy V, Sivaperumal S. Tailoring functional two-dimensional nanohybrids: A comprehensive approach for enhancing photocatalytic remediation. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 275:116221. [PMID: 38547728 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Photocatalysis is gaining prominence as a viable alternative to conventional biohazard treatment technologies. Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have become crucial for fabricating novel photocatalysts due to their nanosheet architectures, large surface areas, and remarkable physicochemical properties. Furthermore, a variety of applications are possible with 2D nanomaterials, either in combination with other functional nanoparticles or by utilizing their inherent properties. Henceforth, the review commences its exploration into the synthesis of these materials, delving into their inherent properties and assessing their biocompatibility. Subsequently, an overview of mechanisms involved in the photocatalytic degradation of pollutants and the processes related to antimicrobial action is presented. As an integral part of our review, we conduct a systematic analysis of existing challenges and various types of 2D nanohybrid materials tailored for applications in the photocatalytic degradation of contaminants and the inactivation of pathogens through photocatalysis. This investigation will aid to contribute to the formulation of decision-making criteria and design principles for the next generation of 2D nanohybrid materials. Additionally, it is crucial to emphasize that further research is imperative for advancing our understanding of 2D nanohybrid materials.
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Svigelj R, Toniolo R, Bertoni C, Fraleoni-Morgera A. Synergistic Applications of Graphene-Based Materials and Deep Eutectic Solvents in Sustainable Sensing: A Comprehensive Review. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:2403. [PMID: 38676019 PMCID: PMC11054382 DOI: 10.3390/s24082403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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The recently explored synergistic combination of graphene-based materials and deep eutectic solvents (DESs) is opening novel and effective avenues for developing sensing devices with optimized features. In more detail, remarkable potential in terms of simplicity, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of this combination have been demonstrated for sensors, resulting in the creation of hybrid devices with enhanced signal-to-noise ratios, linearities, and selectivity. Therefore, this review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the currently available scientific literature discussing investigations and applications of sensors that integrate graphene-based materials and deep eutectic solvents, with an outlook for the most promising developments of this approach.
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- Rossella Svigelj
- Department of Agrifood, Environmental and Animal Sciences, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Department of Agrifood, Environmental and Animal Sciences, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy
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Tian F, Gu X, Li Y, Cai L. Evaluating the effects of graphene nanoparticles combined radio-frequency thawing on the physicochemical quality and protein conformation in hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus) dorsal muscle. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:2809-2819. [PMID: 38009613 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND The thawing process is an essential step for a frozen marine fish. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of graphene magnetic nanoparticles combined radio-frequency thawing methods on frozen hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus) dorsal muscle. Seven thawing methods were used: air thawing, 4 °C cold storage thawing, water thawing, radio-frequency thawing (RT), radio frequency thawing combined with graphene nanoparticles (G-RT), radio frequency thawing combined with graphene oxide nanoparticles (GO-RT) and radio-frequency thawing combined with graphene magnetic nanoparticles (GM-RT). The thawing loss and centrifugal loss, electric conductivity, total volatile basic nitrogen, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and color of thawed hairtail dorsal muscle were determined. The carbonyl content, total sulfhydryl groups, Ca2+ -ATPase activity, raman spectroscopy measurements and Fourier-transform infrared spectrometry measurements were determined using myofibrillar extracted from the dorsal muscle of hairtail. The water distribution was determined using low-field NMR techniques. RESULTS The results demonstrated that the RT, G-RT, GO-RT and GM-RT could significantly shorten the thawing time. Moreover, GO-RT and GM-RT efficiently preserved the color of fish dorsal muscle and reduced the impact of thawing on fish quality by reducing lipid and protein oxidation. Meanwhile, the myofibrillar protein structure thawed by GO-RT and GM-RT were more stable and had a more stable secondary structure, which maintained strong systemic stability at the same time as slowing down protein oxidation. CONCLUSION The results showed that GO-RT and GM-RT can significantly improve the thawing efficiency at the same time as effectively maintaining and improving the color and texture of thawed fish, slowing down the oxidation of proteins and lipids, and maintaining a good quality of thawed fish meat. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Fang Tian
- Key Laboratory of Health Risk Factors for Seafood of Zhejiang Province, College of Food Science and Pharmaceutics, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Health Risk Factors for Seafood of Zhejiang Province, College of Food Science and Pharmaceutics, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, China
- Ningbo Innovation Center, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Ningbo, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Ningbo Innovation Center, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Ningbo, China
- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Intelligent Marine Ranch Equipment, NingboTech University, Ningbo, China
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Yang D, Laarman JH, Tonouchi M. Sensitive Characterization of the Graphene Transferred onto Varied Si Wafer Surfaces via Terahertz Emission Spectroscopy and Microscopy (TES/LTEM). MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1497. [PMID: 38612011 PMCID: PMC11012325 DOI: 10.3390/ma17071497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Graphene shows great potential in developing the next generation of electronic devices. However, the real implementation of graphene-based electronic devices needs to be compatible with existing silicon-based nanofabrication processes. Characterizing the properties of the graphene/silicon interface rapidly and non-invasively is crucial for this endeavor. In this study, we employ terahertz emission spectroscopy and microscopy (TES/LTEM) to evaluate large-scale chemical vapor deposition (CVD) monolayer graphene transferred onto silicon wafers, aiming to assess the dynamic electronic properties of graphene and perform large-scale graphene mapping. By comparing THz emission properties from monolayer graphene on different types of silicon substrates, including those treated with buffered oxide etches, we discern the influence of native oxide layers and surface dipoles on graphene. Finally, the mechanism of THz emission from the graphene/silicon heterojunction is discussed, and the large-scale mapping of monolayer graphene on silicon is achieved successfully. These results demonstrate the efficacy of TES/LTEM for graphene characterization in the modern graphene-based semiconductor industry.
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- Dongxun Yang
- Institute of Laser Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612 AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Ferreira VRA, Azenha MA. Recent Advances in Light-Driven Semiconductor-Based Micro/Nanomotors: Optimization Strategies and Emerging Applications. Molecules 2024; 29:1154. [PMID: 38474666 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29051154] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Micro/nanomotors represent a burgeoning field of research featuring small devices capable of autonomous movement in liquid environments through catalytic reactions and/or external stimuli. This review delves into recent advancements in light-driven semiconductor-based micro/nanomotors (LDSM), focusing on optimized syntheses, enhanced motion mechanisms, and emerging applications in the environmental and biomedical domains. The survey commences with a theoretical introduction to micromotors and their propulsion mechanisms, followed by an exploration of commonly studied LDSM, emphasizing their advantages. Critical properties affecting propulsion, such as surface features, morphology, and size, are presented alongside discussions on external conditions related to light sources and intensity, which are crucial for optimizing the propulsion speed. Each property is accompanied by a theoretical background and conclusions drawn up to 2018. The review further investigates recent adaptations of LDSM, uncovering underlying mechanisms and associated benefits. A brief discussion is included on potential synergistic effects between different external conditions, aiming to enhance efficiency-a relatively underexplored topic. In conclusion, the review outlines emerging applications in biomedicine and environmental monitoring/remediation resulting from recent LDSM research, highlighting the growing significance of this field. The comprehensive exploration of LDSM advancements provides valuable insights for researchers and practitioners seeking to leverage these innovative micro/nanomotors in diverse applications.
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- Vanessa R A Ferreira
- CIQUP-Institute of Molecular Sciences, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP-Institute of Molecular Sciences, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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Verma AK, Singh J, Nguyen-Tri P. Gold-Deposited Graphene Nanosheets for Self-Cleaning Graphene Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy with Superior Charge-Transfer Contribution. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:10969-10983. [PMID: 38355426 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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The interaction of graphene with metals initiates charge-transfer interaction-induced chemical enhancements, which critically depend on the doping effect from deposited metallic configurations. In this paper, we have explored the gold nanoparticle-decorated monolayer graphene nanosheets for the large graphene-induced Raman enhancement of adsorbed analytes, indicating the surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) capabilities of metal-doped graphene (G-SERS). Here, the systematically sputtered Au thickness optimization procedure revealed noticeable modifications in the graphene Raman spectra and photoluminescence (PL) background quenching, which indicated favorable charge transfer through n-type doping of chemical vapor deposition-grown graphene nanosheets. The highly consistent, individually distributed morphology of the gold nanoislands over graphene nanosheets depicted a reproducibly uniform G-SERS signal with excellent relative standard deviation values (<5%), resulting in the strongest Raman intensity enhancement factors of ∼108 (MB) (methylene blue) and 107 (DPA) (2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid) composed of the weakest PL background. The combined charge-transfer-induced chemical enhancement and electromagnetic enhancement from individual Au nanoislands result in a lowering of detectability down to 10-16 M (MB) and 10-11 M (DPA) concentrations with efficient time-dependent signal stability. Additionally, the GAu demonstrated its effective (∼94.4%) photocatalytic degradation capabilities by decomposing MB dye molecules from a concentration of 1 μM to 2.52 fM within 60 min. Therefore, the prominent charge-transfer contribution through controlled Au decoration over graphene nanosheets provides a potential strategy for fabricating superior SERS sensors and photocatalysts exhibiting adequate signal consistency, stability, and photodegradation efficiency through overcoming the limitations of the traditional sensing platforms.
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- Ashwani Kumar Verma
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Energy and Environment, Université Du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), 3351, Boul. des Forges, C.P. 500, Trois-Rivières, Québec G9A 5H7, Canada
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Energy and Environment, Université Du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), 3351, Boul. des Forges, C.P. 500, Trois-Rivières, Québec G9A 5H7, Canada
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Lopes V, Moreira G, Bramini M, Capasso A. The potential of graphene coatings as neural interfaces. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2024; 9:384-406. [PMID: 38231692 DOI: 10.1039/d3nh00461a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Recent advances in nanotechnology design and fabrication have shaped the landscape for the development of ideal cell interfaces based on biomaterials. A holistic evaluation of the requirements for a cell interface is a highly complex task. Biocompatibility is a crucial requirement which is affected by the interface's properties, including elemental composition, morphology, and surface chemistry. This review explores the current state-of-the-art on graphene coatings produced by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and applied as neural interfaces, detailing the key properties required to design an interface capable of physiologically interacting with neural cells. The interfaces are classified into substrates and scaffolds to differentiate the planar and three-dimensional environments where the cells can adhere and proliferate. The role of specific features such as mechanical properties, porosity and wettability are investigated. We further report on the specific brain-interface applications where CVD graphene paved the way to revolutionary advances in biomedicine. Future studies on the long-term effects of graphene-based materials in vivo will unlock even more potentially disruptive neuro-applications.
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- Vicente Lopes
- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal.
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal.
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- Department of Cell Biology, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal.
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Zhang C, Zhou H, Cao S, Chen J, Qu C, Tang Y, Wang M, Zhu L, Liu X, Zhang J. A Magnetic Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite: Synthesis, Characterization, and Application for High-Efficiency Detoxification of Aflatoxin B 1. Toxins (Basel) 2024; 16:57. [PMID: 38276533 PMCID: PMC10818925 DOI: 10.3390/toxins16010057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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(1) Background: Safety problems associated with aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) contamination have always been a major threat to human health. Removing AFB1 through adsorption is considered an attractive remediation technique. (2) Methods: To produce an adsorbent with a high AFB1 adsorption efficiency, a magnetic reduced graphene oxide composite (Fe3O4@rGO) was synthesized using one-step hydrothermal fabrication. Then, the adsorbent was characterized using a series of techniques, such as SEM, TEM, XRD, FT-IR, VSM, and nitrogen adsorption-desorption analysis. Finally, the effects of this nanocomposite on the nutritional components of treated foods, such as vegetable oil and peanut milk, were also examined. (3) Results: The optimal synthesis conditions for Fe3O4@rGO were determined to be 200 °C for 6 h. The synthesis temperature significantly affected the adsorption properties of the prepared material due to its effect on the layered structure of graphene and the loading of Fe3O4 nanoparticles. The results of various characterizations illustrated that the surface of Fe3O4@rGO had a two-dimensional layered nanostructure with many folds and that Fe3O4 nanoparticles were distributed uniformly on the surface of the composite material. Moreover, the results of isotherm, kinetic, and thermodynamic analyses indicated that the adsorption of AFB1 by Fe3O4@rGO conformed to the Langmuir model, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 82.64 mg·g-1; the rapid and efficient adsorption of AFB1 occurred mainly through chemical adsorption via a spontaneous endothermic process. When applied to treat vegetable oil and peanut milk, the prepared material minimized the loss of nutrients and thus preserved food quality. (4) Conclusions: The above findings reveal a promising adsorbent, Fe3O4@rGO, with favorable properties for AFB1 adsorption and potential for food safety applications.
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- Chushu Zhang
- Shandong Peanut Research Institute, Key Laboratory of Peanut Biology and Breeding (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Qingdao 266100, China; (C.Z.); (H.Z.); (S.C.); (J.C.); (C.Q.); (Y.T.); (M.W.); (L.Z.)
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- Shandong Peanut Research Institute, Key Laboratory of Peanut Biology and Breeding (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Qingdao 266100, China; (C.Z.); (H.Z.); (S.C.); (J.C.); (C.Q.); (Y.T.); (M.W.); (L.Z.)
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- Shandong Peanut Research Institute, Key Laboratory of Peanut Biology and Breeding (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Qingdao 266100, China; (C.Z.); (H.Z.); (S.C.); (J.C.); (C.Q.); (Y.T.); (M.W.); (L.Z.)
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- Shandong Peanut Research Institute, Key Laboratory of Peanut Biology and Breeding (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Qingdao 266100, China; (C.Z.); (H.Z.); (S.C.); (J.C.); (C.Q.); (Y.T.); (M.W.); (L.Z.)
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- Shandong Peanut Research Institute, Key Laboratory of Peanut Biology and Breeding (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Qingdao 266100, China; (C.Z.); (H.Z.); (S.C.); (J.C.); (C.Q.); (Y.T.); (M.W.); (L.Z.)
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- Shandong Peanut Research Institute, Key Laboratory of Peanut Biology and Breeding (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Qingdao 266100, China; (C.Z.); (H.Z.); (S.C.); (J.C.); (C.Q.); (Y.T.); (M.W.); (L.Z.)
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- Shandong Peanut Research Institute, Key Laboratory of Peanut Biology and Breeding (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Qingdao 266100, China; (C.Z.); (H.Z.); (S.C.); (J.C.); (C.Q.); (Y.T.); (M.W.); (L.Z.)
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- Shandong Peanut Research Institute, Key Laboratory of Peanut Biology and Breeding (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Qingdao 266100, China; (C.Z.); (H.Z.); (S.C.); (J.C.); (C.Q.); (Y.T.); (M.W.); (L.Z.)
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaoning Technical University, Fuxin 125105, China;
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- Shandong Peanut Research Institute, Key Laboratory of Peanut Biology and Breeding (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Qingdao 266100, China; (C.Z.); (H.Z.); (S.C.); (J.C.); (C.Q.); (Y.T.); (M.W.); (L.Z.)
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Vasudevan M, Perumal V, Raja PB, Ibrahim MNM, Lee HL, Gopinath SCB, Ovinis M, Karuppanan S, Ang PC, Arumugam N, Kumar RS. A quadruplet 3-D laser scribed graphene/MoS 2, functionalised N 2-doped graphene quantum dots and lignin-based Ag-nanoparticles for biosensing. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126620. [PMID: 37683754 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Troponin I is a protein released into the human blood circulation and a commonly used biomarker due to its sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing myocardial injury. When heart injury occurs, elevated troponin Troponin I levels are released into the bloodstream. The biomarker is a strong and reliable indicator of myocardial injury in a person, with immediate treatment required. For electrochemical sensing of Troponin I, a quadruplet 3D laser-scribed graphene/molybdenum disulphide functionalised N2-doped graphene quantum dots hybrid with lignin-based Ag-nanoparticles (3D LSG/MoS2/N-GQDs/L-Ag NPs) was fabricated using a hydrothermal process as an enhanced quadruplet substrate. Hybrid MoS2 nanoflower (H3 NF) and nanosphere (H3 NS) were formed independently by varying MoS2 precursors and were grown on 3D LSG uniformly without severe stacking and restacking issues, and characterized by morphological, physical, and structural analyses with the N-GQDs and Ag NPs evenly distributed on 3D LSG/MoS2 surface by covalent bonding. The selective capture of and specific interaction with Troponin I by the biotinylated aptamer probe on the bio-electrode, resulted in an increment in the charge transfer resistance. The limit of detection, based on impedance spectroscopy, is 100 aM for both H3 NF and H3 NS hybrids, with the H3 NF hybrid biosensor having better analytical performance in terms of linearity, selectivity, repeatability, and stability.
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- Mugashini Vasudevan
- Centre of Innovative Nanostructures and Nanodevices, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
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- Centre of Innovative Nanostructures and Nanodevices, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia.
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, 02600 Arau, and Institute of Nano Electronic Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 01000 Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia; Micro System Technology, Centre of Excellence (CoE), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Pauh Campus, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia.; Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Science and Information Technology, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- School of Engineering and the Built Environment, Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment, Birmingham City University, B4 7XG, UK
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Srivastava A, Azad UP. Nanobioengineered surface comprising carbon based materials for advanced biosensing and biomedical application. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126802. [PMID: 37690641 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Carbon-based nanomaterials (CNMs) are at the cutting edge of materials science. Due to their distinctive architectures, substantial surface area, favourable biocompatibility, and reactivity to internal and/or external chemico-physical stimuli, carbon-based nanomaterials are becoming more and more significant in a wide range of applications. Numerous research has been conducted and still is going on to investigate the potential uses of carbon-based hybrid materials for diverse applications such as biosensing, bioimaging, smart drug delivery with the potential for theranostic or combinatorial therapies etc. This review is mainly focused on the classifications and synthesis of various types of CNMs and their electroanalytical application for development of efficient and ultra-sensitive electrochemical biosensors for the point of care diagnosis of fatal and severe diseases at their very initial stage. This review is mainly focused on the classification, synthesis and application of carbon-based material for biosensing applications. The integration of various types of CNMs with nanomaterials, enzymes, redox mediators and biomarkers have been used discussed in development of smart biosensing platform. We have also made an effort to discuss the future prospects for these CNMs in the biosensing area as well as the most recent advancements and applications which will be quite useful for the researchers working across the globe working specially in biosensors field.
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- Ananya Srivastava
- Department of Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Laboratory of Nanoelectrochemistry, Department of Chemistry, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (Central University), Bilaspur 495 009, CG, India.
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Anagbonu P, Ghali M, Allam A. Low-temperature green synthesis of few-layered graphene sheets from pomegranate peels for supercapacitor applications. Sci Rep 2023; 13:15627. [PMID: 37730708 PMCID: PMC10511523 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42029-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
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Graphene presents practical applications in energy storage devices, especially supercapacitors. However, mainstream synthesis of graphene includes toxic chemical usage, which threatens the environment. With the recent attention shift to synthesizing nanomaterials from agro-waste due to their easy availability, cost-effectiveness, and, most importantly, their environmental friendliness, we present, in this work for the first time, a novel and green synthesis of few-layered graphene sheets using pomegranate peels as a precursor at a low temperature of 80 °C. The surface morphology and microstructural properties are determined by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Energy Dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis), and the electrical properties determined by Hall Effect Measurement. The application as a supercapacitor is also examined using Cyclic Voltammetry (CV), Charge-Discharge Cycling (GCD), and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS). The resulting supercapacitor delivers an areal capacitance of [Formula: see text] at a current density of 15.6 μA [Formula: see text], making our synthesized graphene a good choice for electrochemical storage devices.
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- Prince Anagbonu
- Basic and Applied Sciences Institute, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, New Borg El-Arab, 21934, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Basic and Applied Sciences Institute, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, New Borg El-Arab, 21934, Alexandria, Egypt.
- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt.
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- Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, New Borg El-Arab, 21934, Alexandria, Egypt
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Borsatto JVB, Lanças FM. Recent Trends in Graphene-Based Sorbents for LC Analysis of Food and Environmental Water Samples. Molecules 2023; 28:5134. [PMID: 37446796 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28135134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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This review provides an overview of recent advancements in applying graphene-based materials as sorbents for liquid chromatography (LC) analysis. Graphene-based materials are promising for analytical chemistry, including applications as sorbents in liquid chromatography. These sorbents can be functionalized to produce unique extraction or stationary phases. Additionally, graphene-based sorbents can be supported in various materials and have consequently been applied to produce various devices for sample preparation. Graphene-based sorbents are employed in diverse applications, including food and environmental LC analysis. This review summarizes the application of graphene-based materials in food and environmental water analysis in the last five years (2019 to 2023). Offline and online sample preparation methods, such as dispersive solid phase microextraction, stir bar sorptive extraction, pipette tip solid phase extraction, in-tube solid-phase microextraction, and others, are reviewed. The review also summarizes the application of the columns produced with graphene-based materials in separating food and water components and contaminants. Graphene-based materials have been reported as stationary phases for LC columns. Graphene-based stationary phases have been reported in packed, monolithic, and open tubular columns and have been used in LC and capillary electrochromatography modes.
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- João V B Borsatto
- Laboratory of Chromatography, Institute of Chemistry at Sao Carlos, University of Sao Paulo, P.O. Box 780, São Carlos 13566-590, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Chromatography, Institute of Chemistry at Sao Carlos, University of Sao Paulo, P.O. Box 780, São Carlos 13566-590, Brazil
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Ratova DMV, Mikheev IV, Chermashentsev GR, Maslakov KI, Kottsov SY, Stolbov DN, Maksimov SV, Sozarukova MM, Proskurnina EV, Proskurnin MA. Green and Sustainable Ultrasound-Assisted Anodic Electrochemical Preparation of Graphene Oxide Dispersions and Their Antioxidant Properties. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28073238. [PMID: 37050001 PMCID: PMC10096744 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28073238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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A fast method for preparing aqueous graphene oxide (GO) dispersions by electrochemical oxidation of a graphite anode without preliminary intercalation with oxidizing agents is proposed. Ultrasonic probing was used in the modulation mode of ultrasonic waves (work/rest) for more efficient graphite oxidation-exfoliation. It is shown that the 4/2 s mode of ultrasonic modulation is the most effective due to the probe material's low corrosion while maintaining the optimum synthesis temperature not exceeding 30-35 °C and achieving the best characteristics of the resulting product. Three cases of anodic oxidation of graphite to obtain graphene oxide were considered: (1) a combined cathode-anode compartment, (2) a split cathode-anode salt-bridged compartment, and (3) separated anode compartment with a 3.5 kDa dialysis membrane. It was determined that the approach to synthesis with a divided cathode-anode compartment makes it possible to obtain GO sheets with fewer defects compared to chemical methods or methods with a combined cathode-anode compartment and makes it possible to control the oxidation degree of the material (C:O ratio) by varying the current density. The prepared samples showed good stability for more than six months. The spectral and morphological characteristics were studied. Using chemiluminometry in the luminol/Co(II)/H2O2 system, the antioxidant properties concerning three key reactive oxygen species (H2O2, superoxide anion radical, and hydroxyl radical) were demonstrated. It was also shown that the prepared GO dispersions do not induce lipid and phospholipid peroxidation.
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- Daria-Maria V Ratova
- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1-3 Leninskie Gory, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1-3 Leninskie Gory, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1-3 Leninskie Gory, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1-3 Leninskie Gory, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117901 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1-3 Leninskie Gory, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1-3 Leninskie Gory, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1-3 Leninskie Gory, 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117901 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Research Centre for Medical Genetics, 1 Moskvorechye St., 115522 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1-3 Leninskie Gory, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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Zhao L, Rosati G, Piper A, de Carvalho Castro e Silva C, Hu L, Yang Q, Della Pelle F, Alvarez-Diduk RR, Merkoçi A. Laser Reduced Graphene Oxide Electrode for Pathogenic Escherichia coli Detection. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:9024-9033. [PMID: 36786303 PMCID: PMC9951213 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c20859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Graphene-based materials are of interest in electrochemical biosensing due to their unique properties, such as high surface areas, unique electrochemical properties, and biocompatibility. However, the scalable production of graphene electrodes remains a challenge; it is typically slow, expensive, and inefficient. Herein, we reported a simple, fast, and maskless method for large-scale, low-cost reduced graphene oxide electrode fabrication; using direct writing (laser scribing and inkjet printing) coupled with a stamp-transferring method. In this process, graphene oxide is simultaneously reduced and patterned with a laser, before being press-stamped onto polyester sheets. The transferred electrodes were characterized by SEM, XPS, Raman, and electrochemical methods. The biosensing utility of the electrodes was demonstrated by developing an electrochemical test for Escherichia coli. These biosensors exhibited a wide dynamic range (917-2.1 × 107 CFU/mL) of low limits of detection (283 CFU/mL) using just 5 μL of sample. The test was also verified in spiked artificial urine, and the sensor was integrated into a portable wireless system driven and measured by a smartphone. This work demonstrates the potential to use these biosensors for real-world, point-of-care applications. Hypothetically, the devices are suitable for the detection of other pathogenic bacteria.
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- Lei Zhao
- Catalan
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), Edifici ICN2, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra,
Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), Edifici ICN2, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), Edifici ICN2, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- MackGraphe-Mackenzie
Institute for Research in Graphene and Nanotechnologies, Mackenzie Presbyterian University, Consolação Street
930, 01302-907 São
Paulo, Brazil
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- Catalan
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), Edifici ICN2, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra,
Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), Edifici ICN2, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
- Department
of Material Science, Universitat Autònoma
de Barcelona, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Faculty
of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, via Renato Balzarini 1, 64100 Teramo, Italy
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- Catalan
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), Edifici ICN2, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), Edifici ICN2, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
- Catalan
Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA), Passeig de Lluís Companys,
23, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
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Inayath Basha S, Ur Rehman A, Aziz MA, Kim JH. Cement Composites with Carbon-based Nanomaterials for 3D Concrete Printing Applications - A Review. CHEM REC 2023; 23:e202200293. [PMID: 36782098 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200293] [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: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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3D concrete printing (3DCP) is an emerging additive manufacturing technology in the construction industry. Its challenges lie in the development of high-performance printable materials and printing processes. Recently developed carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs) such as graphene, graphene oxide, graphene nanoplatelets, and carbon nanotubes, have various applications due to their exceptional mechanical, chemical, thermal, and electrical characteristics. CBNs also have found potential applications as a concrete ingredient as they enhance the microstructure and modify concrete properties at the molecular level. This paper focuses on state-of-the-art studies on CBNs, 3DCP technology, and CBNs in conventional and 3D printable cement-based composites including CBN dispersion techniques, concrete mixing methods, and fresh and hardened properties of concrete. Furthermore, the current limitations and future perspectives of 3DCP using CBNs to produce high-quality composite mixtures are discussed.
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- Shaik Inayath Basha
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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Verma R, Kumar Gupta S, Lamba NP, Singh BK, Singh S, Bahadur V, Chauhan MS. Graphene and Graphene Based Nanocomposites for Bio‐Medical and Bio‐safety Applications. ChemistrySelect 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202204337] [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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- Renu Verma
- Amity University Rajasthan Jaipur India- 303002
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- Alliance University Chandapura-Anekal Main Road Bengaluru India- 562106
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological science, University of Houston Houston USA- 77204
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Koyappayil A, Yagati AK, Lee MH. Recent Trends in Metal Nanoparticles Decorated 2D Materials for Electrochemical Biomarker Detection. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:bios13010091. [PMID: 36671926 PMCID: PMC9855691 DOI: 10.3390/bios13010091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Technological advancements in the healthcare sector have pushed for improved sensors and devices for disease diagnosis and treatment. Recently, with the discovery of numerous biomarkers for various specific physiological conditions, early disease screening has become a possibility. Biomarkers are the body's early warning systems, which are indicators of a biological state that provides a standardized and precise way of evaluating the progression of disease or infection. Owing to the extremely low concentrations of various biomarkers in bodily fluids, signal amplification strategies have become crucial for the detection of biomarkers. Metal nanoparticles are commonly applied on 2D platforms to anchor antibodies and enhance the signals for electrochemical biomarker detection. In this context, this review will discuss the recent trends and advances in metal nanoparticle decorated 2D materials for electrochemical biomarker detection. The prospects, advantages, and limitations of this strategy also will be discussed in the concluding section of this review.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-820-5503; Fax: +82-2-814-2651
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Rouhi N, Akhgari A, Orouji N, Nezami A, Rahimzadegan M, Kamali H. Recent progress in the graphene-based biosensing approaches for the detection of Alzheimer's biomarkers. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2023; 222:115084. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2022.115084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Chen Y, Wu L, Jiang W, Liu Y, Li P, Xiang M, Chen J, Zou Y, Xie B, Zhang P. In-situ synthesis of 3D multifunctional graphene-based layered double oxide composite for the removal of nickel and acid orange. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Real-time COVID-19 detection via graphite oxide-based field-effect transistor biosensors decorated with Pt/Pd nanoparticles. Sci Rep 2022; 12:18155. [PMID: 36307495 PMCID: PMC9614753 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-22249-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) spreads an extremely infectious disease where there is no specific treatment. COVID-19 virus had a rapid and unexpected spread rate which resulted in critical difficulties for public health and unprecedented daily life disruption. Thus, accurate, rapid, and early diagnosis of COVID-19 virus is critical to maintain public health safety. A graphite oxide-based field-effect transistor (GO-FET) was fabricated and functionalized with COVID-19 antibody for the purpose of real-time detection of COVID-19 spike protein antigen. Thermal evaporation process was used to deposit the gold electrodes on the surface of the sensor substrate. Graphite oxide channel was placed between the gold electrodes. Bimetallic nanoparticles of platinum and palladium were generated via an ultra-high vacuum (UHV) compatible system by sputtering and inert-gas condensation technique. The biosensor graphite oxide channel was immobilized with specific antibodies against the COVID-19 spike protein to achieve selectivity and specificity. This technique uses the attractive semiconductor characteristics of the graphite oxide-based materials resulting in highly specific and sensitive detection of COVID-19 spike protein. The GO-FET biosensor was decorated with bimetallic nanoparticles of platinum and palladium to investigate the improvement in the sensor sensitivity. The in-house developed biosensor limit of detection (LOD) is 1 fg/mL of COVID-19 spike antigen in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). Moreover, magnetic labelled SARS-CoV-2 spike antibody were studied to investigate any enhancement in the sensor performance. The results indicate the successful fabrication of a promising field effect transistor biosensor for COVID-19 diagnosis.
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An Electrochemical Immunosensor for the Determination of Procalcitonin Using the Gold-Graphene Interdigitated Electrode. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12100771. [PMID: 36290909 PMCID: PMC9599768 DOI: 10.3390/bios12100771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Procalcitonin (PCT) is considered a sepsis and infection biomarker. Herein, an interdigitated electrochemical immunosensor for the determination of PCT has been developed. The interdigitated electrode was made of the laser-engraved graphene electrode decorated with gold (LEGE/Aunano). The scanning electron microscopy indicated the LEGE/Aunano has been fabricated successfully. After that, the anti-PTC antibodies were immobilized on the surface of the electrode by using 3-mercaptopropionic acid. The electrochemical performance of the fabricated immunosensor was studied using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The EIS method was used for the determination of PCT in the concentration range of 2.5–800 pg/mL with a limit of detection of 0.36 pg/mL. The effect of several interfering agents such as the C reactive protein (CRP), immunoglobulin G (IgG), and human serum albumin (HSA) was also studied. The fabricated immunosensor had a good selectivity to the PCT. The stability of the immunosensor was also studied for 1 month. The relative standard deviation (RSD) was obtained to be 5.2%.
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Development of Adsorptive Materials for Selective Removal of Toxic Metals in Wastewater: A Review. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12091057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Removal of toxic metals is essential to achieving sustainability in wastewater purification. The achievement of efficient treatment at a low cost can be seriously challenging. Adsorption methods have been successfully demonstrated for possession of capability in the achievement of the desirable sustainable wastewater treatment. This review provides insights into important conventional and unconventional materials for toxic metal removal from wastewater through the adsorption process. The importance of the role due to the application of nanomaterials such as metal oxides nanoparticle, carbon nanomaterials, and associated nanocomposite were presented. Besides, the principles of adsorption, classes of the adsorbent materials, as well as the mechanisms involved in the adsorption phenomena were discussed.
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A Comparative Study on Bio-Based PU Foam Reinforced with Nanoparticles for EMI-Shielding Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14163344. [PMID: 36015601 PMCID: PMC9413289 DOI: 10.3390/polym14163344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Today, most commercial polyols used to make polyurethane (PU) foam are produced from petrochemicals. A renewable resource, castor oil (CO), was employed in this study to alleviate concerns about environmental contamination. This study intends to fabricate a bio-based and low-density EMI-defending material for communication, aerospace, electronics, and military appliances. The mechanical stirrer produces the flexible bio-based polyurethane foam and combines it with nanoparticles using absorption and hydrothermal reduction processes. The nanoparticles used in this research are graphite nanoplates (GNP), zirconium oxide (ZrO2), and bamboo charcoal (BC). Following fabrication, the samples underwent EMI testing using an EMI test setup with model number N5230A PNA-L. The EMI experimental results were compared with computational simulation using COMSOL Multiphysics 5.4 and an optimization tool using response surface methodology. A statistical design of the experimental approach is used to design and evaluate the experiments systematically. An experimental study reveals that a 0.3 weight percentage of GNP, a 0.3 weight percentage of ZrO2, and a 2.5 weight percentage of BC depict a maximum EMI SE of 28.03 dB in the 8–12 GHz frequency band.
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Bantun F, Singh R, Alkhanani MF, Almalki AH, Alshammary F, Khan S, Haque S, Srivastava M. Gut microbiome interactions with graphene based nanomaterials: Challenges and opportunities. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 830:154789. [PMID: 35341865 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Rapid growth of nanotechnology has accelerated immense possibility of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) exposure by human and living organisms. In this context, wide range applications of graphene based nanomaterials (GBNMs) may inevitably cause their release into the environment. Consequently, potential risks to the ecological system and human health is consistently increasing due to the probable ingestion of GBNMs by mean of contaminated water or food sources. Further, gut microbiome is known to play a profound impact on the health status of human being and has been recognized as the most exciting advancement in the biomedical science. Recent studies has shown vital role of ENMs to alter gut microbiome and thereby changed pathological status of organisms. Therefore, in this review results of numerous studies dedicated to explore the impact of GBNMs on gut microbiome and thereby various pathological status have been summarized. Dietary exposure of different types of GBNMs [e.g. graphene, graphene oxide (GO), partially reduced graphene oxide (PRGO), graphene quantum dots (GQDs)] have been evaluated on the gut microbiome through numerous in vitro and in vivo models. Moreover, emphasis has been made to evaluate different physiological responses with the short/long-term exposure of GBNMs, particularly in gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and its correlation with gut microbiome and the health status. It is reviewed that exposure of GBNMs can exert significant impact which alter the composition, diversity and function of gut microbiome. This may further appear in terms of enteric disorder along with numerous pathological changes e.g. IEC (intestinal epithelial cells) colitis, lysosomal dysfunction, inflammation, shortened colon, resorbed embryo, retardation in skeletal development, low weight of fetus, early or late dead of fetus and IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) like symptoms. Finally, potential health risks due to the exposure of GBNMs have been discussed with future perspective.
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- Farkad Bantun
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah - 24382, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Environmental Studies, Satyawati College, University of Delhi, Delhi 110052, India.
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- Emergency Medical Service Department, College of Applied Sciences, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh 11597, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; Addiction and Neuroscience Research Unit, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Al-Hawiah, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Hail University, Hail 2440, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Dental and Medical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Hail University, Hail 2440, Saudi Arabia
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- Research and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia; Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Görükle Campus, 16059 Nilüfer, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi 221005, India.
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Applications of Various Types of Nanomaterials for the Treatment of Neurological Disorders. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12132140. [PMID: 35807977 PMCID: PMC9268720 DOI: 10.3390/nano12132140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Neurological disorders (NDs) are recognized as one of the major health concerns globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), neurological disorders are one of the main causes of mortality worldwide. Neurological disorders include Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson′s disease, Huntington′s disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Frontotemporal dementia, Prion disease, Brain tumor, Spinal cord injury, and Stroke. These diseases are considered incurable diseases because no specific therapies are available to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and reach the brain in a significant amount for the pharmacological effect in the brain. There is a need for the development of strategies that can improve the efficacy of drugs and circumvent BBB. One of the promising approaches is the use of different types of nano-scale materials. These nano-based drugs have the ability to increase the therapeutic effect, reduce toxicity, exhibit good stability, targeted delivery, and drug loading capacity. Different types and shapes of nanomaterials have been widely used for the treatment of neurological disorders, including quantum dots, dendrimers, metallic nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, liposomes, and micelles. These nanoparticles have unique characteristics, including sensitivity, selectivity, and the ability to cross the BBB when used in nano-sized particles, and are widely used for imaging studies and treatment of NDs. In this review, we briefly summarized the recent literature on the use of various nanomaterials and their mechanism of action for the treatment of various types of neurological disorders.
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Jampilek J, Kralova K. Advances in Biologically Applicable Graphene-Based 2D Nanomaterials. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:6253. [PMID: 35682931 PMCID: PMC9181547 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23116253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Climate change and increasing contamination of the environment, due to anthropogenic activities, are accompanied with a growing negative impact on human life. Nowadays, humanity is threatened by the increasing incidence of difficult-to-treat cancer and various infectious diseases caused by resistant pathogens, but, on the other hand, ensuring sufficient safe food for balanced human nutrition is threatened by a growing infestation of agriculturally important plants, by various pathogens or by the deteriorating condition of agricultural land. One way to deal with all these undesirable facts is to try to develop technologies and sophisticated materials that could help overcome these negative effects/gloomy prospects. One possibility is to try to use nanotechnology and, within this broad field, to focus also on the study of two-dimensional carbon-based nanomaterials, which have excellent prospects to be used in various economic sectors. In this brief up-to-date overview, attention is paid to recent applications of graphene-based nanomaterials, i.e., graphene, graphene quantum dots, graphene oxide, graphene oxide quantum dots, and reduced graphene oxide. These materials and their various modifications and combinations with other compounds are discussed, regarding their biomedical and agro-ecological applications, i.e., as materials investigated for their antineoplastic and anti-invasive effects, for their effects against various plant pathogens, and as carriers of bioactive agents (drugs, pesticides, fertilizers) as well as materials suitable to be used in theranostics. The negative effects of graphene-based nanomaterials on living organisms, including their mode of action, are analyzed as well.
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- Josef Jampilek
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University, Ilkovicova 6, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Department of Chemical Biology, Faculty of Science, Palacky University Olomouc, Slechtitelu 27, 783 71 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University, Ilkovicova 6, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia;
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Adeola AO, Abiodun BA, Adenuga DO, Nomngongo PN. Adsorptive and photocatalytic remediation of hazardous organic chemical pollutants in aqueous medium: A review. JOURNAL OF CONTAMINANT HYDROLOGY 2022; 248:104019. [PMID: 35533435 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2022.104019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The provision of clean water is still a major challenge in developing parts of the world, as emphasized by the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 6), and has remained a subject of extensive research globally. Advancements in science and industry have resulted in a massive surge in the amount of industrial chemicals produced within the last few decades. Persistent and emerging organic pollutants are detected in aquatic environments, and conventional wastewater treatment plants have ineffectively handled these trace, bioaccumulative and toxic compounds. Therefore, we have conducted an extensive bibliometric analysis of different materials utilized to combat organic pollutants via adsorption and photocatalysis. The classes of pollutants, material synthesis, mechanisms of interaction, merits, and challenges were comprehensively discussed. The paper highlights the advantages of various materials used in the removal of hazardous pollutants from wastewater with activated carbon having the highest adsorption capacity. Dyes, pharmaceuticals, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, pesticides and other recalcitrant organic pollutants have been successfully removed at high degradation efficiencies through the photocatalytic process. The photocatalytic degradation and adsorption processes were compared by considering factors such as cost, efficiency, ease of application and reusability. This review will be good resource material for water treatment professionals/scientists, who may be interested in adsorptive and photocatalytic remediation of organic chemicals pollutants.
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- Adedapo O Adeola
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State, 001, Nigeria; Department of Chemical Sciences, Doornfontein Campus, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa; Department of Science and Innovation-National Research Foundation South African Research Chair Initiative (DSI-NRF SARChI), Nanotechnology for Water, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa.
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- Department of Chemical Science, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Redeemer's University, PMB 230, Osun State, Nigeria; African Centre of Excellence for Water and Environmental Research (ACEWATER), Redeemer's University, PMB 230, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Water Utilization Division, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Doornfontein Campus, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa; Department of Science and Innovation-National Research Foundation South African Research Chair Initiative (DSI-NRF SARChI), Nanotechnology for Water, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa.
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Kuziel A, Dzido G, Jędrysiak RG, Kolanowska A, Jóźwiak B, Beunat J, Korczeniewski E, Zięba M, Terzyk AP, Yahya N, Thakur VK, Koziol KK, Boncel S. Biomimetically Inspired Highly Homogeneous Hydrophilization of Graphene with Poly(l-DOPA): Toward Electroconductive Coatings from Water-Processable Paints. ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING 2022; 10:6596-6608. [PMID: 35634268 PMCID: PMC9131455 DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c00226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Water-based processing of graphene-typically considered as physicochemically incompatible with water in the macroscale-emerges as the key challenge among the central postulates of green nanotechnology. These problematic concerns are derived from the complex nature of graphene in the family of sp2-carbon nanoallotropes. Indeed, nanomaterials hidden under the common "graphene" signboard are very rich in morphological and physicochemical variants. In this work, inspired by the adhesion chemistry of mussel biomaterials, we have synthesized novel, water-processable graphene-polylevodopa (PDOPA) hybrids. Graphene and PDOPA were covalently amalgamated via the "growth-from" polymerization of l-DOPA (l-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine) monomer in air, yielding homogeneously PDOPA-coated (23 wt %) (of thickness 10-20 nm) hydrophilic flakes. The hybrids formed >1 year stable and water-processable aqueous dispersions and further conveniently processable paints of viscosity 0.4 Pa·s at 20 s-1 and a low yield stress τ0 up to 0.12 Pa, hence exhibiting long shelf-life stability and lacking sagging after application. Demonstrating their applicability, we have found them as surfactant-like nanoparticles stabilizing the larger, pristine graphene agglomerates in water in the optimized graphene/graphene-PDOPA weight ratio of 9:1. These characteristics enabled the manufacture of conveniently paintable coatings of low surface resistivity of 1.9 kΩ sq-1 (0.21 Ω·m) which, in turn, emerge as potentially applicable in textronics, radar-absorbing materials, or electromagnetic interference shielding.
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- Anna Kuziel
- Department
of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
- Enhanced
Composites and Structures Centre, School of Aerospace, Transport and
Manufacturing, Cranfield University, Cranfield, MK43 0AL Bedfordshire, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering and Process Design, Silesian University of Technology, Strzody 7, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- Department
of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- Department
of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- Department
of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
- Department
of Chemical Engineering and Process Design, Silesian University of Technology, Strzody 7, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- Enhanced
Composites and Structures Centre, School of Aerospace, Transport and
Manufacturing, Cranfield University, Cranfield, MK43 0AL Bedfordshire, U.K.
- Cambridge
Graphene Centre, Engineering Department, University of Cambridge, 9 JJ Thomson Avenue, CB3 0FA Cambridge, U.K.
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- Faculty
of Chemistry, Physicochemistry of Carbon Materials Research Group, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Gagarin Street 7, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
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- Faculty
of Chemistry, Physicochemistry of Carbon Materials Research Group, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Gagarin Street 7, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
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- Faculty
of Chemistry, Physicochemistry of Carbon Materials Research Group, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Gagarin Street 7, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
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- Department
of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Universiti
Teknologi Petronas, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak
Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
- Spin
Eight Nanotechnologies Sdn. Bhd. 28, Persiaran Jelapang Maju 7, Kawasan Perindustrian
Ringan Jelapang Maju, 30020 Ipoh, Malaysia
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- Enhanced
Composites and Structures Centre, School of Aerospace, Transport and
Manufacturing, Cranfield University, Cranfield, MK43 0AL Bedfordshire, U.K.
- Biorefining
and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, EH9 3JG Edinburgh, U.K.
- School
of Engineering, University of Petroleum
& Energy Studies (UPES), 248007 Dehradun, India
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- Enhanced
Composites and Structures Centre, School of Aerospace, Transport and
Manufacturing, Cranfield University, Cranfield, MK43 0AL Bedfordshire, U.K.
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- Department
of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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