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Wang Y, Zhu L, Guo P, Zhang Y, Lan X, Xu W. Research progress of All-in-One PCR tube biosensors based on functional modification and intelligent fabrication. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 246:115824. [PMID: 38029707 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2023.115824] [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: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
Abstract
PCR amplification technology is the cornerstone of molecular biology. All-in-One PCR tube, as an emerging integrated device, is booming in biosensors application. All-in-One PCR tube biosensors are integrated PCR tubes designed for signal recognition, signal amplification or signal output. They enable "one-pot" detection within functionally modified and intelligently fabricated PCR tubes, effectively overcoming the limitations of conventional PCR applications, like complex procedural steps, risk of contamination and so on. Based on this, the review article summarizes the recent advance of All-in-One PCR tube biosensors for the first time as well as systematically categorizes five approaches of functional modification, three types of intelligent fabrication and relevant property characterization techniques. More emphasis is placed on the review of five ways of functional modification, including physical modification, chemical modification, UV photografting surface treatment, plasma surface modification, and layer-by-layer assembly coating. Moreover, All-in-One PCR tube biosensors covering different recognition elements range from small molecules to protein are detailed discussed on principle of sensing, providing a deeper understanding of the design and application of All-in-One-tube biosensor. Last, the future opportunities and challenges in this fascinating field are also deliberated.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yanhui Wang
- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100191, China.
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Karasu T, Özgür E, Uzun L. MIP-on-a-chip: Artificial receptors on microfluidic platforms for biomedical applications. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2023; 226:115257. [PMID: 36669397 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2023.115257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) as an alternative biosensing approach concerning cost efficiency, parallelization, ergonomics, diagnostic speed, and sensitivity integrates the techniques of various laboratory operations such as biochemical analysis, chemical synthesis, or DNA sequencing, etc. on miniaturized microfluidic single chips. Meanwhile, LOC tools based on molecularly imprinted biosensing approach permit their applications in various fields such as medical diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, etc., which are user-, and eco-friendly sensing platforms for not only alternative to the commercial competitor but also on-site detection like point-of-care measurements. In this review, we focused our attention on compiling recent pioneer studies that utilized those intriguing methodologies, the microfluidic Lab-on-a-chip and molecularly imprinting approach, and their biomedical applications.
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- Tunca Karasu
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkiye
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkiye
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkiye.
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Barbosa AI, Edwards AD, Reis NM. Antibody Surface Coverage Drives Matrix Interference in Microfluidic Capillary Immunoassays. ACS Sens 2021; 6:2682-2690. [PMID: 34138534 PMCID: PMC8741144 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.1c00704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The performance of biosensors is often optimized in buffers, which brings inconsistencies during applications with biological samples. Current strategies for minimizing sample (matrix) interference are complex to automate and miniaturize, involving, e.g., sample dilution or recovery of serum/plasma. This study shows the first systematic analysis using hundreds of actual microfluidic immunoassay fluoropolymer strips to understand matrix interference in microflow systems. As many interfering factors are assay-specific, we have explored matrix interference for a range of enzymatic immunoassays, including a direct mIgG/anti-mIgG, a sandwich cancer biomarker PSA, and a sandwich inflammatory cytokine IL-1β. Serum matrix interference was significantly affected by capillary antibody surface coverage, suggesting for the first time that the main cause of the serum matrix effect is low-affinity serum components (e.g., autoantibodies) competing with high-affinity antigens for the immobilized antibody. Additional experiments carried out with different capillary diameters confirmed the importance of antibody surface coverage in managing matrix interference. Building on these findings, we propose a novel analytical approach where antibody surface coverage and sample incubation times are key for eliminating and/or minimizing serum matrix interference, consisting in bioassay optimization carried out in serum instead of buffer, without compromising the performance of the bioassay or adding extra cost or steps. This will help establishing a new route toward faster development of modern point-of-care tests and effective biosensor development.
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- Ana I. Barbosa
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TU, United Kingdom
- Capillary
Film Technology Ltd, Daux Road, Billingshurst RH14 9SJ, West Sussex, United Kingdom
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- Capillary
Film Technology Ltd, Daux Road, Billingshurst RH14 9SJ, West Sussex, United Kingdom
- Reading
School of Pharmacy, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading RG6 6AD, United
Kingdom
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- Capillary
Film Technology Ltd, Daux Road, Billingshurst RH14 9SJ, West Sussex, United Kingdom
- Department
of Chemical Engineering and Centre for Biosensors, Bioelectronics
and Biodevices (C3Bio), University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY, United Kingdom
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Krauss ST, Forbes TP, Jobes D. Inorganic oxidizer detection from propellants, pyrotechnics, and homemade explosive powders using gradient elution moving boundary electrophoresis. Electrophoresis 2020; 42:279-288. [PMID: 33196125 DOI: 10.1002/elps.202000279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Advancement in rapid targeted chemical analysis of homemade and improvised explosive devices is critical for the identification of explosives-based hazards and threats. Gradient elution moving boundary electrophoresis (GEMBE), a robust electrokinetic separation technique, was employed for the separation and detection of common inorganic oxidizers from frequently encountered fuel-oxidizer mixtures. The GEMBE system incorporated sample and run buffer reservoirs, a short capillary (5 cm), an applied electric field, and a pressure-driven counterflow. GEMBE provided a separation format that allowed for continuous injection of sample, selectivity of analytes, and no sample cleanup or filtration prior to analysis. Nitrate, chlorate, and perchlorate oxidizers were successfully detected from low explosive propellants (e.g., black powders and black powder substitutes), pyrotechnics (e.g., flash powder), and tertiary explosive mixtures (e.g., ammonium nitrate- and potassium chlorate-based fuel-oxidizer mixtures). Separation of these mixtures exhibited detection without interference from a plethora of additional organic and inorganic fuels, enabled single particle analysis, and demonstrated semiquantitative capabilities. The bulk counterflow successfully excluded difficult components from fouling the capillary, yielding estimated limits of detection down to approximately 10 μmol/L. Finally, nitrate was separated and detected from postblast debris collected and directly analyzed from two nitrate-based charges.
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- Shannon T Krauss
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
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- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
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- Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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Emerging applications of paper-based analytical devices for drug analysis: A review. Anal Chim Acta 2020; 1116:70-90. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2020.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Revised: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Buking S, Suedomi Y, Nacapricha D, Kaneta T. Characterization of Pieces of Paper That Form Reagent Containers for Use as Portable Analytical Devices. ACS OMEGA 2019; 4:15249-15254. [PMID: 31552371 PMCID: PMC6751694 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b02226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Reagent-deposited pieces of paper were characterized by the use of a compact conductometer, a compact pH sensor, and a conventional spectrophotometer to assess their suitability for use as reagent containers. The pieces of paper were fabricated by wax printing to form a limited hydrophilic area to which a consistent volume of an aqueous reagent could be added. The pieces of paper without the reagent increased the conductivity of water gradually because of the release of sodium salts, whereas pH of NaOH decreased because of the acidity of the functional groups in the paper. Three reagents, sulfamic acid as an acid, Na2CO3 as a base, and BaCl2 as a metal salt, were deposited on the pieces of paper to evaluate their ability to release from the pieces of paper. Sulfamic acid and Na2CO3 were released in quantities of 58 and 73% into water after 420 s, whereas 100% of BaCl2 was released after 480 s. The conductometric titrations of NaOH, HCl, and Na2SO4, and the spectrophotometry of Fe2+ were examined using the pieces of paper that contained sulfamic acid, Na2CO3, BaCl2, and 1,10-phenanthroline. Titrations using the pieces of paper suggested that the reagents were quantitatively released into the titrant, which resulted in a linear relationship between the endpoints and the equivalent points. In 120 s of soaking time, 60-70% of the reagents were released. The spectrophotometric measurements of Fe2+ indicated that when an excess amount of the reagents was deposited onto the pieces of paper, they nonetheless sufficiently fulfilled the role of a reagent container.
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- Supatana Buking
- Flow
Innovation-Research for Science and Technology Laboratories
(FIRST Labs) and Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in
Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
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- Flow
Innovation-Research for Science and Technology Laboratories
(FIRST Labs) and Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in
Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
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Effect of structural parameters of an electrostatic separator on the removal of catalyst particles from fluid catalytic cracking slurry. Sep Purif Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2019.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Carl P, Ramos II, Segundo MA, Schneider RJ. Antibody conjugation to carboxyl-modified microspheres through N-hydroxysuccinimide chemistry for automated immunoassay applications: A general procedure. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0218686. [PMID: 31242246 PMCID: PMC6594677 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Immunochemical techniques are the workhorse for sample enrichment and detection of a large variety of analytes. In contrast to classical microtiter plate-based assays, microparticles are a next generation solid support, as they promote automation of immunoassays using flow-based techniques. Antibody immobilization is a crucial step, as these reagents are expensive, and inefficient coupling can result in low sensitivities. This paper proposes a general procedure for efficient immobilization of antibodies onto TentaGel particles, via N-hydroxysuccinimide chemistry. The goal was the preparation of solid supports with optimum immunorecognition, while increasing the sustainability of the process. The influence of buffer composition, activation and coupling time, as well as the amount of antibody on the immobilization efficiency was investigated, resorting to fluorophore-labeled proteins and fluorescence imaging. Buffer pH and activation time are the most important parameters for efficient coupling. It is demonstrated, that the hydrolysis of N-hydroxysuccinimide esters occurs at similar rates as in solution, limiting the utilizable time for coupling. Finally, applicability of the generated material for automated affinity extraction is demonstrated on the mesofluidic platform lab-on-valve.
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- Peter Carl
- Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
- Department of Chemistry, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, R Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, R Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, Porto, Portugal
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- Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
- Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Xu J, Li B, Sun Z, Wang Z, Liu B, Zhang M. Effects of electrode geometry on emulsion dehydration efficiency. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.01.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Rapid analysis of intraperitoneally administered morphine in mouse plasma and brain by microchip electrophoresis-electrochemical detection. Sci Rep 2019; 9:3311. [PMID: 30824794 PMCID: PMC6397260 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-40116-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 02/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Animal studies remain an essential part of drug discovery since in vitro models are not capable of describing the complete living organism. We developed and qualified a microchip electrophoresis-electrochemical detection (MCE-EC) method for rapid analysis of morphine in mouse plasma using a commercial MCE-EC device. Following liquid-liquid extraction (LLE), we achieved within-run precision of 3.7 and 4.5% (coefficient of variation, CV, n = 6) and accuracy of 106.9% and 100.7% at biologically relevant morphine concentrations of 5 and 20 µM in plasma, respectively. The same method was further challenged by morphine detection in mouse brain homogenates with equally good within-run precision (7.8% CV, n = 5) at 1 µM concentration. The qualified method was applied to analyze a set of plasma and brain homogenate samples derived from a behavioral animal study. After intraperitoneal administration of 20 mg/kg morphine hydrochloride, the detected morphine concentrations in plasma were between 6.7 and 17 µM. As expected, the morphine concentrations in the brain were significantly lower, ca. 80–125 nM (280–410 pg morphine/mg dissected brain), and could only be detected after preconcentration achieved during LLE. In all, the microchip-based separation system is proven feasible for rapid analysis of morphine to provide supplementary chemical information to behavioral animal studies.
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Effects of electrostatic field and operating parameters on removing catalytic particles from FCCS. POWDER TECHNOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2018.10.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Yap BK, M Soair SN, Talik NA, Lim WF, Mei I L. Potential Point-of-Care Microfluidic Devices to Diagnose Iron Deficiency Anemia. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 18:E2625. [PMID: 30103424 PMCID: PMC6111990 DOI: 10.3390/s18082625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2018] [Revised: 07/18/2018] [Accepted: 07/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Over the past 20 years, rapid technological advancement in the field of microfluidics has produced a wide array of microfluidic point-of-care (POC) diagnostic devices for the healthcare industry. However, potential microfluidic applications in the field of nutrition, specifically to diagnose iron deficiency anemia (IDA) detection, remain scarce. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia, which affects billions of people globally, especially the elderly, women, and children. This review comprehensively analyzes the current diagnosis technologies that address anemia-related IDA-POC microfluidic devices in the future. This review briefly highlights various microfluidics devices that have the potential to detect IDA and discusses some commercially available devices for blood plasma separation mechanisms. Reagent deposition and integration into microfluidic devices are also explored. Finally, we discuss the challenges of insights into potential portable microfluidic systems, especially for remote IDA detection.
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- Boon Kar Yap
- Electronics and Communication Department, College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, KM-7 Jalan Uniten-Ikram, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Electronics and Communication Department, College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, KM-7 Jalan Uniten-Ikram, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Electronics and Communication Department, College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, KM-7 Jalan Uniten-Ikram, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
- Institute of Power Electronics (IPE), College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, KM-7 Jalan Uniten-Ikram, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Integrative Pharmacogenomics Institute (iPROMISE), Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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A High Aspect Ratio Bifurcated 128-Microchannel Microfluidic Device for Environmental Monitoring of Explosives. SENSORS 2018; 18:s18051568. [PMID: 29762499 PMCID: PMC5982650 DOI: 10.3390/s18051568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2018] [Revised: 05/09/2018] [Accepted: 05/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Design and evolution of explosives monitoring and detection platforms to address the challenges of trace level chemical identification have led investigations into the use of intricately designed microfluidic devices. Microfluidic devices are unique tools that possess distinct characteristics that, when designed properly and configured with optical and fluidic components, can produce detection platforms with unmatched performance levels. Herein, we report the design, fabrication and integration of a bifurcated high aspect ratio microfluidic device containing 128 microchannels (40 mm × 40 μm × 250 μm; L × W × H) for explosives detection at trace levels. Aspect ratios measuring >6:1 support improved receptor-target molecule interactions, higher throughput and extremely low limits of detection (LOD). In addition to superior assay sensitivity, the bifurcated microfluidic device provides greater durability and versatility for substrate modification. Using the explosive 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) as the model compound in a fluorescence-based displacement immunoassay, we report LODs for TNT at 10 parts-per-trillion (pptr) using a neutravidin-coated biotinylated anti-TNT microfluidic device. Solution to wall interactions were also simulated in COMSOL Multiphysics to understand fluid flow characteristics. Reynolds numbers were calculated to be 0.27⁻2.45 with a maximum pressure of 1.2 × 10-2 psi.
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Polniak DV, Goodrich E, Hill N, Lapizco-Encinas BH. Separating large microscale particles by exploiting charge differences with dielectrophoresis. J Chromatogr A 2018; 1545:84-92. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2018.02.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2017] [Revised: 02/18/2018] [Accepted: 02/24/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Petrucci G, Caputo D, Lovecchio N, Costantini F, Legnini I, Bozzoni I, Nascetti A, de Cesare G. Multifunctional System-on-Glass for Lab-on-Chip applications. Biosens Bioelectron 2016; 93:315-321. [PMID: 27567262 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2016.08.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2016] [Revised: 08/07/2016] [Accepted: 08/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Lab-on-Chip are miniaturized systems able to perform biomolecular analysis in shorter time and with lower reagent consumption than a standard laboratory. Their miniaturization interferes with the multiple functions that the biochemical procedures require. In order to address this issue, our paper presents, for the first time, the integration on a single glass substrate of different thin film technologies in order to develop a multifunctional platform suitable for on-chip thermal treatments and on-chip detection of biomolecules. The proposed System on-Glass hosts thin metal films acting as heating sources; hydrogenated amorphous silicon diodes acting both as temperature sensors to monitor the temperature distribution and photosensors for the on-chip detection and a ground plane ensuring that the heater operation does not affect the photodiode currents. The sequence of the technological steps, the deposition temperatures of the thin films and the parameters of the photolithographic processes have been optimized in order to overcome all the issues of the technological integration. The device has been designed, fabricated and tested for the implementation of DNA amplification through the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with thermal cycling among three different temperatures on a single site. The glass has been connected to an electronic system that drives the heaters and controls the temperature and light sensors. It has been optically and thermally coupled with another glass hosting a microfluidic network made in polydimethylsiloxane that includes thermally actuated microvalves and a PCR process chamber. The successful DNA amplification has been verified off-chip by using a standard fluorometer.
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- G Petrucci
- Department of Information Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications, University of Rome "La Sapienza", via Eudossiana 18, Rome, 00184 Italy
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- Department of Information Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications, University of Rome "La Sapienza", via Eudossiana 18, Rome, 00184 Italy.
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- Department of Information Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications, University of Rome "La Sapienza", via Eudossiana 18, Rome, 00184 Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, Rome, 00185 Italy; School of Aerospace Engineering, University of Rome "La Sapienza", via Salaria 851/881, Rome, 00138 Italy
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology "C. Darwin", University of Rome "La Sapienza", Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, Rome, 00185 Italy
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology "C. Darwin", University of Rome "La Sapienza", Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, Rome, 00185 Italy
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- School of Aerospace Engineering, University of Rome "La Sapienza", via Salaria 851/881, Rome, 00138 Italy
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- Department of Information Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications, University of Rome "La Sapienza", via Eudossiana 18, Rome, 00184 Italy
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Oh JM, Chow KF. Naked-Eye Coulometric Sensor Using a Longitudinally Oriented Ag Band Electrode in a Microfluidic Channel. Anal Chem 2016; 88:4849-56. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.6b00552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Jung-Min Oh
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University
Ave., Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University
Ave., Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, United States
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Comina G, Suska A, Filippini D. Towards autonomous lab-on-a-chip devices for cell phone biosensing. Biosens Bioelectron 2016; 77:1153-67. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2015.10.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2015] [Revised: 10/29/2015] [Accepted: 10/30/2015] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Food Microfluidics Biosensors. BIOSENSORS FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD - NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND TECHNICAL CHALLENGES 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.coac.2016.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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On-chip detection performed by amorphous silicon balanced photosensor for lab-on chip application. SENSING AND BIO-SENSING RESEARCH 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sbsr.2014.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Caputo D, de Angelis A, Lovecchio N, Nascetti A, Scipinotti R, de Cesare G. Amorphous silicon photosensors integrated in microfluidic structures as a technological demonstrator of a “true” Lab-on-Chip system. SENSING AND BIO-SENSING RESEARCH 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sbsr.2014.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Drechsel L, Schulz M, von Stetten F, Moldovan C, Zengerle R, Paust N. Electrochemical pesticide detection with AutoDip--a portable platform for automation of crude sample analyses. LAB ON A CHIP 2015; 15:704-10. [PMID: 25415182 DOI: 10.1039/c4lc01214c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Lab-on-a-chip devices hold promise for automation of complex workflows from sample to answer with minimal consumption of reagents in portable devices. However, complex, inhomogeneous samples as they occur in environmental or food analysis may block microchannels and thus often cause malfunction of the system. Here we present the novel AutoDip platform which is based on the movement of a solid phase through the reagents and sample instead of transporting a sequence of reagents through a fixed solid phase. A ball-pen mechanism operated by an external actuator automates unit operations such as incubation and washing by consecutively dipping the solid phase into the corresponding liquids. The platform is applied to electrochemical detection of organophosphorus pesticides in real food samples using an acetylcholinesterase (AChE) biosensor. Minimal sample preparation and an integrated reagent pre-storage module hold promise for easy handling of the assay. Detection of the pesticide chlorpyrifos-oxon (CPO) spiked into apple samples at concentrations of 10(-7) M has been demonstrated. This concentration is below the maximum residue level for chlorpyrifos in apples defined by the European Commission.
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- Lisa Drechsel
- HSG-IMIT - Institut für Mikro- und Informationstechnik, Georges-Koehler-Allee 103, 79110 Freiburg, Germany.
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Recent developments in microfluidic chip-based separation devices coupled to MS for bioanalysis. Bioanalysis 2013; 5:2567-80. [DOI: 10.4155/bio.13.196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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In recent years, the development of microfluidic chip separation devices coupled to MS has dramatically increased for high-throughput bioanalysis. In this review, advances in different types of microfluidic chip separation devices, such as electrophoresis- and LC-based microchips, as well as 2D design of microfluidic chip-based separation devices will be discussed. In addition, the utilization of chip-based separation devices coupled to MS for analyzing peptides/proteins, glycans, drug metabolites and biomarkers for various bioanalytical applications will be evaluated.
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Kim J, Hilton JP, Yang KA, Pei R, Stojanovic M, Lin Q. Nucleic Acid Isolation and Enrichment on a Microchip. SENSORS AND ACTUATORS. A, PHYSICAL 2013; 195:183-190. [PMID: 24729660 PMCID: PMC3979544 DOI: 10.1016/j.sna.2012.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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This paper presents a microchip that isolates and enriches target-binding single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) from a randomized DNA mixture using a combination of solid-phase extraction and electrophoresis. Strands of ssDNA in a randomized mixture are captured via specific binding onto target-functionalized microbeads in a microchamber. The strands are further separated from impurities and enriched on-chip via electrophoresis. The microchip consists of two microchambers that are connected by a channel filled with agarose gel. In the isolation chamber, beads functionalized with human immunoglobulin E (IgE) are retained by a weir structure. An integrated heater elevates the temperature in the chamber to elute desired ssDNA from the beads, and electrophoretic transport of the DNA through the gel to the second chamber is accomplished by applying an electric potential difference between the two chambers. Experimental results show that ssDNA expressing binding affinity to IgE was captured and enriched from a sample of ssDNA with random sequences, demonstrating the potential of the microchip to enhance the sensitivity of ssDNA detection methods in dilute and complex biological samples.
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- Jinho Kim
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Department of Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Department of Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Department of Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027
- Corresponding Author: Columbia University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 500 W 120 St, Mudd Rm 220, New York, NY, 10027; phone: 1-212-854-1906;
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Potrich C, Santini GC, Lunelli L, Pasquardini L, Bertorelli R, De Sanctis V, Quattrone A, Pederzolli C. The Making of “on-Chip PCR in Real-Time” for Food Quality Control. BIONANOSCIENCE 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-013-0080-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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García M, Orozco J, Guix M, Gao W, Sattayasamitsathit S, Escarpa A, Merkoçi A, Wang J. Micromotor-based lab-on-chip immunoassays. NANOSCALE 2013; 5:1325-1331. [PMID: 23123833 DOI: 10.1039/c2nr32400h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Here we describe the first example of using self-propelled antibody-functionalized synthetic catalytic microengines for capturing and transporting target proteins between the different reservoirs of a lab-on-a-chip (LOC) device. A new catalytic polymer/Ni/Pt microtube engine, containing carboxy moieties on its mixed poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT)/COOH-PEDOT polymeric outermost layer, is further functionalized with the antibody receptor to selectively recognize and capture the target protein. The new motor-based microchip immunoassay operations are carried out without any bulk fluid flow, replacing the common washing steps in antibody-based protein bioassays with the active transport of the captured protein throughout the different reservoirs, where each step of the immunoassay takes place. A first microchip format involving an 'on-the-fly' double-antibody sandwich assay (DASA) is used for demonstrating the selective capture of the target protein, in the presence of excess of non-target proteins. A secondary antibody tagged with a polymeric-sphere tracer allows the direct visualization of the binding events. In a second approach the immuno-nanomotor captures and transports the microsphere-tagged antigen through a microchannel network. An anti-protein-A modified microengine is finally used to demonstrate the selective capture, transport and convenient label-free optical detection of a Staphylococcus aureus target bacteria (containing proteinA in its cell wall) in the presence of a large excess of non-target (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) cells. The resulting nanomotor-based microchip immunoassay offers considerable potential for diverse applications in clinical diagnostics, environmental and security monitoring fields.
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- Miguel García
- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California-San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA.
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Huang Y, Xu Y, He Q, Chu J, Du B, Liu J. Determination of zearalenone in corn based on a biotin-avidin amplified enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. FOOD AGR IMMUNOL 2013. [DOI: 10.1080/09540105.2012.759540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Campos CDM, da Silva JAF. Applications of autonomous microfluidic systems in environmental monitoring. RSC Adv 2013. [DOI: 10.1039/c3ra41561a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Martín A, Vilela D, Escarpa A. Food analysis on microchip electrophoresis: an updated review. Electrophoresis 2012; 33:2212-27. [PMID: 22887146 DOI: 10.1002/elps.201200049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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From 2008 to date, basically, single-cross microchip electrophoresis (ME) design has been used for food analysis with electrochemical and laser-induced fluorescence detection being the most common principles coupled. In the last 4 years, the main outlines were: (i) the exploration of new analytes such as heavy metals, nitrite, micotoxins, microorganisms, and allergens; (ii) the development of electrokinetic microfluidic (bio-) sensors into microchip format for the detection of toxins; and interestingly (iii) although sample preparation is still performed off-chip, an important increase in works dealing with complicated food samples has been clearly noticed. Although microchip technology based on electrokinetics is emerging from important fields such as authentication of foods, detection of frauds, toxics, and allergens; the marriage between micro- and nanotechnologies and total integration approaches has not reached the expected impact in the field but it is still a great promise for the development of ME of new generations for food analysis.
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- Aida Martín
- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
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Lee CJ, Jung JH, Seo TS. 3D Porous Sol–Gel Matrix Incorporated Microdevice for Effective Large Volume Cell Sample Pretreatment. Anal Chem 2012; 84:4928-34. [DOI: 10.1021/ac3005549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Vilela D, Ansón-Casaos A, Martínez MT, González MC, Escarpa A. High NIR-purity index single-walled carbon nanotubes for electrochemical sensing in microfluidic chips. LAB ON A CHIP 2012; 12:2006-2014. [PMID: 22532124 DOI: 10.1039/c2lc40099e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) should constitute an important natural step towards the improvement of the analytical performance of microfluidic electrochemical sensing. SWCNTs inherently offer lower detection potentials, higher surfaces and better stability than the existing carbon electrodes. However, pristine SWCNTs contain some carbonaceous and metallic impurities that influence their electrochemical performance. Thus, an appropriate processing method is important for obtaining high purity SWCNTs for analytical applications. In this work, a set of 0.1 mg mL(-1) SWCNT dispersions with different degrees of purity and different dispersants (SDBS; pluronic F68 and DMF) was carefully characterized by near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy giving a Purity Index (NIR-PI) ranging from 0.039 to 0.310. The highest purity was obtained when air oxidized SWCNTs were dispersed in SDBS, followed by centrifugation. The SWCNT dispersions were utilized to modify microfluidic chip electrodes for the electrochemical sensing of dopamine and catechol. In comparison with non-SWCNT-based electrodes, the sample with the highest NIR-PI (0.310) exhibited the best analytical performance in terms of improved sensitivity (3-folds higher), very good signal-to-noise ratio, high resistance-to-fouling in terms of relative standard deviation (RSD 7%; n = 15), and enhanced resolution (2-folds higher). In addition, very well-defined concentration dependence was also obtained with excellent correlation coefficients (r ≥ 0.990). Likewise, a good analytical sensitivity, suitable detection limits (LODs) and a very good precision with independence of the concentration assayed (RSDs ≤ 5%) was achieved. These valuable features indicate the suitability of this material for quantitative analysis. NIR-PI and further TEM and XRD characterization demonstrated that the analytical response was driven and controlled by the high NIR-PI of the SWCNTs used. The significance of this work is the demonstration for the first time of the sensitivity-purity relationship in SWCNT microfluidic chips. A novel and valuable analytical tool for electrochemical sensing has been developed: SWCNTs with high purity and a rich surface chemistry with functional groups, both essential for analytical purposes. Also, this work helps to better understand the analytical potency of SWCNTs coupled to microfluidic chips and it opens new gates for using these unique dispersions in real-world applications.
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- Diana Vilela
- Departamento de Química Analítica e Ingeniería Química, Edificio Polivalente, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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Gómez-de Pedro S, Martínez-Cisneros CS, Puyol M, Alonso-Chamarro J. Microreactor with integrated temperature control for the synthesis of CdSe nanocrystals. LAB ON A CHIP 2012; 12:1979-1986. [PMID: 22538460 DOI: 10.1039/c2lc00011c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The recent needs in the nanosciences field have promoted the interest towards the development of miniaturized and highly integrated devices able to improve and automate the current processes associated with efficient nanomaterials production. Herein, a green tape based microfluidic system to perform high temperature controlled synthetic reactions of nanocrystals is presented. The device, which integrates both the microfluidics and a thermally controlled platform, was applied to the automated and continuous synthesis of CdSe quantum dots. Since temperature can be accurately regulated as required, size-controlled and reproducible quantum dots could be obtained by regulating this parameter and the molar ratio of precursors. The obtained nanocrystals were characterized by UV-vis and fluorescence spectrophotometry. The band width of the emission peaks obtained indicates a narrow size distribution of the nanocrystals, which confirms the uniform temperature profile applied for each synthetic process, being the optimum temperature at 270 °C (full width at half maximum = 40 nm). This approach allows a temperature controlled, easy, low cost and automated method to produce quantum dots in organic media, enhancing its application from laboratory-scale to pilot-line scale processes.
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- Sara Gómez-de Pedro
- Sensors & Biosensors Group, Department of Chemistry, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Edifici Cn, 08193 Bellaterra, Catalonia, Spain
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Horčičiak M, Masár M, Bodor R, Danč L, Bel P. Trace analysis of glyphosate in water by capillary electrophoresis on a chip with high sample volume loadability. J Sep Sci 2012; 35:674-80. [PMID: 22271676 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.201100942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2011] [Revised: 11/29/2011] [Accepted: 11/30/2011] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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A new method for the determination of trace glyphosate (GLYP), non-selective pesticide, by CZE with online ITP pre-treatment of drinking waters on a column-coupling (CC) chip has been developed. CC chip was equipped with two injection channels of 0.9 and 9.9 μL volumes, two separation channels of 9.3 μL total volume and a pair of conductivity detectors. A very effective ITP sample clean-up performed in the first channel at low pH (3.2) was introduced for quick CZE resolution and detection of GLYP carried out at higher pH (6.1) in the second channel on the CC chip. The LOD for GLYP was estimated at 2.5 μg/L (15 nmol/L) using a 9.9 |mL volume of the injection channel. ITP-CZE analyses of model and real samples have provided very favorable intra-day (0.1-1.2% RSD) and inter-day (2.9% RSD) repeatabilities of the migration time for GLYP while 0.2-6.9% RSD values were typical for the peak area data. Recoveries of GLYP in spiked drinking water varied in the range of 99-109%. A minimum pre-treatment of drinking water (degassing and dilution) and a short analysis time (ca. 10 min) were distinctive features of ITP-CZE determinations of GLYP on the CC chip with high sample volume loaded, as well.
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- Michal Horčičiak
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mlynska Dolina Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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Masár M, Bomastyk B, Bodor R, Horčičiak M, Danč L, Troška P, Kuss HM. Determination of chloride, sulfate and nitrate in drinking water by microchip electrophoresis. Mikrochim Acta 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s00604-012-0788-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Godoy-Caballero MDP, Acedo-Valenzuela MI, Galeano-Díaz T, Costa-García A, Fernández-Abedul MT. Microchip electrophoresis with amperometric detection for a novel determination of phenolic compounds in olive oil. Analyst 2012; 137:5153-60. [DOI: 10.1039/c2an35844a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Alzahrani E, Welham K. Fabrication of an octadecylated silica monolith inside a glass microchip for protein enrichment. Analyst 2012; 137:4751-9. [DOI: 10.1039/c2an16018h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Hervás M, López MA, Escarpa A. Electrochemical immunosensing on board microfluidic chip platforms. Trends Analyt Chem 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2011.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Liu CC, Liu Y, Wang HX, Qi YB, Yang PY, Liu BH. Apolipoprotein B100 analysis in microchip with electrochemical detection. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2011.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Jesús-Pérez NM, Lapizco-Encinas BH. Dielectrophoretic monitoring of microorganisms in environmental applications. Electrophoresis 2011; 32:2331-57. [PMID: 21823133 DOI: 10.1002/elps.201100107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2011] [Revised: 04/14/2011] [Accepted: 04/15/2011] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Nadia M Jesús-Pérez
- Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN Unidad Monterrey, Apodaca, Nuevo Leon, México
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Strychalski EA, Henry AC, Ross D. Expanding the Capabilities of Microfluidic Gradient Elution Moving Boundary Electrophoresis for Complex Samples. Anal Chem 2011; 83:6316-22. [DOI: 10.1021/ac2011894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Elizabeth A. Strychalski
- Biochemical Science Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
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- Applied Research Associates, Incorporated, Arlington, Virginia 22203, United States
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- Biochemical Science Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
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Nguyen TH, Pei R, Stojanovic M, Lin Q. Demonstration and Characterization of Biomolecular Enrichment on Microfluidic Aptamer-Functionalized Surfaces. SENSORS AND ACTUATORS. B, CHEMICAL 2011; 155:58-66. [PMID: 21765612 PMCID: PMC3135969 DOI: 10.1016/j.snb.2010.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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This paper demonstrates and systematically characterizes the enrichment of biomolecular compounds using aptamer-functionalized surfaces within a microfluidic device. The device consists of a microchamber packed with aptamer-functionalized microbeads and integrated with a microheater and temperature sensor to enable thermally controlled binding and release of biomolecules by the aptamer. We first present an equilibrium binding-based analytical model to understand the enrichment process. The characteristics of the aptamer-analyte binding and enrichment are then experimentally studied, using adenosine monophosphate (AMP) and a specific RNA aptamer as a model system. The temporal process of AMP binding to the aptamer is found to be primarily determined by the aptamer-AMP binding kinetics. The temporal process of aptamer-AMP dissociation at varying temperatures is also obtained and observed to occur relatively rapidly (< 2 s). The specificity of the enrichment is next confirmed by performing selective enrichment of AMP from a sample containing biomolecular impurities. Finally, we investigate the enrichment of AMP by either discrete or continuous introduction of a dilute sample into the microchamber, demonstrating enrichment factors ranging from 566 to 686×, which agree with predictions of the analytical model.
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- Thai Huu Nguyen
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Department of Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Department of Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027
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Fernández-Baldo MA, Bertolino FA, Fernández G, Messina GA, Sanz MI, Raba J. Determination of Ochratoxin A in apples contaminated with Aspergillus ochraceus by using a microfluidic competitive immunosensor with magnetic nanoparticles. Analyst 2011; 136:2756-62. [PMID: 21611646 DOI: 10.1039/c1an15148g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin produced by filamentous fungi of the genus Aspergillus and Penicillium that presents carcinogenic, teratogenic and nephrotoxic properties. In this work, we have developed, characterized and applied an immunoassay methodology comprised of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) as platform for immobilizing bioactive materials incorporated into a microfluidic system for rapid and sensitive quantification of Ochratoxin A (OTA) in apples (Red Delicious) contaminated with Aspergillus ochraceus. The sensor has the potential for automation and the detection of OTA was carried out using a competitive indirect immunoassay method based on the use of anti-OTA monoclonal antibodies immobilized on 3-aminopropyl-modified MNPs. The total assay time into the microfluidic competitive immunosensor was 16 min, and the calculated detection limit was 0.05 µg kg(-1). Moreover, the intra- and inter-assay coefficients of variation were below 6.5%. The proposed method can be a very promising analytical tool for the determination of OTA in apparently healthy fruits post-harvest and for its application in the agricultural industry.
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- Martín A Fernández-Baldo
- INQUISAL, Departamento de Química, Universidad Nacional de San Luis, CONICET, San Luis, Argentina
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Demirkol DO, Dornbusch K, Feller KH, Timur S. Microfluidic devices and true-color sensor as platform for glucose oxidase and laccase assays. Eng Life Sci 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/elsc.201000068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Nanoparticle-based electrochemical detection in conventional and miniaturized systems and their bioanalytical applications: A review. Anal Chim Acta 2011; 690:10-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2011.01.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2010] [Revised: 01/26/2011] [Accepted: 01/27/2011] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Garza-García LD, Pérez-González VH, Pérez-Sánchez OA, Lapizco-Encinas BH. Electrokinetic Mobilities Characterization and Rapid Detection of Microorganisms in Glass Microchannels. Chem Eng Technol 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.201000298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Choi S, Goryll M, Sin LYM, Wong PK, Chae J. Microfluidic-based biosensors toward point-of-care detection of nucleic acids and proteins. MICROFLUIDICS AND NANOFLUIDICS 2011; 10:231-247. [PMID: 32214951 PMCID: PMC7087901 DOI: 10.1007/s10404-010-0638-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2010] [Accepted: 04/26/2010] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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This article reviews state-of-the-art microfluidic biosensors of nucleic acids and proteins for point-of-care (POC) diagnostics. Microfluidics is capable of analyzing small sample volumes (10-9-10-18 l) and minimizing costly reagent consumption as well as automating sample preparation and reducing processing time. The merger of microfluidics and advanced biosensor technologies offers new promises for POC diagnostics, including high-throughput analysis, portability and disposability. However, this merger also imposes technological challenges on biosensors, such as high sensitivity and selectivity requirements with sample volumes orders of magnitude smaller than those of conventional practices, false response errors due to non-specific adsorption, and integrability with other necessary modules. There have been many prior review articles on microfluidic-based biosensors, and this review focuses on the recent progress in last 5 years. Herein, we review general technologies of DNA and protein biosensors. Then, recent advances on the coupling of the biosensors to microfluidics are highlighted. Finally, we discuss the key challenges and potential solutions for transforming microfluidic biosensors into POC diagnostic applications.
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- Seokheun Choi
- School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287 USA
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- School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287 USA
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
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- School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287 USA
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