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Safarkhani M, Farasati Far B, Lima EC, Jafarzadeh S, Makvandi P, Varma RS, Huh Y, Ebrahimi Warkiani M, Rabiee N. Integration of MXene and Microfluidics: A Perspective. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:657-676. [PMID: 38241520 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01361] [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] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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The fusion of MXene-based materials with microfluidics not only presents a dynamic and promising avenue for innovation but also opens up new possibilities across various scientific and technological domains. This Perspective delves into the intricate synergy between MXenes and microfluidics, underscoring their collective potential in material science, sensing, energy storage, and biomedical research. This intersection of disciplines anticipates future advancements in MXene synthesis and functionalization as well as progress in advanced sensing technologies, energy storage solutions, environmental applications, and biomedical breakthroughs. Crucially, the manufacturing and commercialization of MXene-based microfluidic devices, coupled with interdisciplinary collaborations, stand as pivotal considerations. Envisioning a future where MXenes and microfluidics collaboratively shape our technological landscape, addressing intricate challenges and propelling innovation forward necessitates a thoughtful approach. This viewpoint provides a comprehensive assessment of the current state of the field while outlining future prospects for the integration of MXene-based entities and microfluidics.
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Affiliation(s)
- Moein Safarkhani
- NanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 1684611367, Iran
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- Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Avenida Bento Goncalves 9500, Caixa Postal 15003, Porto Alegre CEP 91501-970, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Centre for Sustainable Bioproducts, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3217, Australia
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- School of Engineering, Institute for Bioengineering, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH9 3JL, United Kingdom
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- Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation (CxI), Technical University of Liberec (TUL), Studentská 1402/2, Liberec 1 461 17, Czech Republic
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- NanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales 2007, Australia
- Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices (IBMD), University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia 6150, Australia
- School of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales 2109, Australia
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Liu B, Jin J, Ran B, Chen C, Li J, Qin N, Zhu Y. Continuous production of bimetallic nanoparticles on carbon nanotubes based on 3D-printed microfluidics. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:2565-2573. [PMID: 38224263 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05090d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Nanoparticle-functionalized carbon nanotubes are promising in many research fields, especially in sensing, due to their intriguing performance in catalysis. However, these nanomaterials are mainly produced through batch processes under harsh conditions, thus encountering inherent limitations of low throughput and uncontrollable morphology of functional nanoparticles (NPs). In this work, we propose a method for high-yield and continuous production of bimetallic (Pt-Pd) NPs on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) at room temperature through a custom 3D-printed microfluidic platform. A homogenous particle nucleation and growth environment could be created on the microfluidic platform that was equipped with two 3D-printed micromixers. Pt-Pd NPs loaded on MWCNTs were prepared in the microfluidic platform with high throughput and controlled size, dispersity and composition. The synthetic parameters for these nanocomposites were investigated to optimize their electrocatalytic performance. The optimized nanocomposites exhibited excellent electrocatalytic activity with exceptional sensitivity and wide detection range, superior to their counterparts prepared via conventional approaches. This method proposed here could be further adapted for manufacturing other catalyst support materials, opening more avenues for future large-scale production and catalytic investigation of functional nanomaterials.
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- Bo Liu
- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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Zhu F, Liu Z, Wu X, Xu D, Li Q, Chen X, Pang W, Duan X, Wang Y. Enhanced on-Chip modification and intracellular hydrogen peroxide detection via gigahertz acoustic streaming microfluidic platform. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2023; 100:106618. [PMID: 37769590 PMCID: PMC10543187 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2023.106618] [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: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Developing effective strategies for the flexible control of fluid is vital for microfluidic electrochemical biosensing. In this study, a gigahertz (GHz) acoustic streaming (AS) based sonoelectrochemical system was developed to realize an on-chip surface modification and sensitive hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) detection from living cells. The flexible and controlled fluid surrounding the electrochemical chip was optimized theoretically and applied in the sonoelectrochemical deposition of Au nanoparticles (AuNPs) first. Under the steady and fast flow stimulus of AS, AuNPs could be synthesized with a smaller and evener size distribution than the normal condition, allowing AuNPs to show an excellent peroxidase-like activity. Moreover, the AS also accelerated the mass transport of target molecules and improved the catalytic rate, leading to the enhancement of H2O2 detection, with an extremely low detection limit of 32 nM and a high sensitivity of 4.34 μA/ (mM·mm2). Finally, this system was successfully applied in tracking H2O2 release from different cell lines to distinguish the cancer cells from normal cells. This study innovatively integrated the surface modification and molecules detection process on a chip, and also proposed a simple but sensitive platform for microfluidic biosensing application.
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- Feng Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, College of Precision Instruments and Opto-electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, College of Precision Instruments and Opto-electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, College of Precision Instruments and Opto-electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, College of Precision Instruments and Opto-electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, College of Precision Instruments and Opto-electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, College of Precision Instruments and Opto-electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, College of Precision Instruments and Opto-electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, College of Precision Instruments and Opto-electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, College of Precision Instruments and Opto-electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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Vanaraj R, Arumugam B, Mayakrishnan G, Kim IS, Kim SC. A Review on Electrospun Nanofiber Composites for an Efficient Electrochemical Sensor Applications. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:6705. [PMID: 37571489 PMCID: PMC10422532 DOI: 10.3390/s23156705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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The present review article discusses the elementary concepts of the sensor mechanism and various types of materials used for sensor applications. The electrospinning method is the most comfortable method to prepare the device-like structure by means of forming from the fiber structure. Though there are various materials available for sensors, the important factor is to incorporate the functional group on the surface of the materials. The post-modification sanction enhances the efficiency of the sensor materials. This article also describes the various types of materials applied to chemical and biosensor applications. The chemical sensor parts include acetone, ethanol, ammonia, and CO2, H2O2, and NO2 molecules; meanwhile, the biosensor takes on glucose, uric acid, and cholesterol molecules. The above materials have to be sensed for a healthier lifestyle for humans and other living organisms. The prescribed review articles give a detailed report on the Electrospun materials for sensor applications.
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- Ramkumar Vanaraj
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeonsan 38541, Republic of Korea; (R.V.); (B.A.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeonsan 38541, Republic of Korea; (R.V.); (B.A.)
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- Nano Fusion Technology Research Group, Division of Molecules and Polymers, Institute for Fiber Engineering (IFES), Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research (ICCER), Shinshu University, Tokida 3-15-1, Ueda 386-8567, Nagano, Japan;
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- Nano Fusion Technology Research Group, Division of Molecules and Polymers, Institute for Fiber Engineering (IFES), Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research (ICCER), Shinshu University, Tokida 3-15-1, Ueda 386-8567, Nagano, Japan;
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeonsan 38541, Republic of Korea; (R.V.); (B.A.)
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Wu J, Fang H, Zhang J, Yan S. Modular microfluidics for life sciences. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:85. [PMID: 36906553 PMCID: PMC10008080 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01846-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2023] Open
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The advancement of microfluidics has enabled numerous discoveries and technologies in life sciences. However, due to the lack of industry standards and configurability, the design and fabrication of microfluidic devices require highly skilled technicians. The diversity of microfluidic devices discourages biologists and chemists from applying this technique in their laboratories. Modular microfluidics, which integrates the standardized microfluidic modules into a whole, complex platform, brings the capability of configurability to conventional microfluidics. The exciting features, including portability, on-site deployability, and high customization motivate us to review the state-of-the-art modular microfluidics and discuss future perspectives. In this review, we first introduce the working mechanisms of the basic microfluidic modules and evaluate their feasibility as modular microfluidic components. Next, we explain the connection approaches among these microfluidic modules, and summarize the advantages of modular microfluidics over integrated microfluidics in biological applications. Finally, we discuss the challenge and future perspectives of modular microfluidics.
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- Jialin Wu
- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
- Nanophotonics Research Center, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Nanophotonics Research Center, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Queensland Micro and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, 4111, Australia
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
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