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Jared NM, Johnson ZT, Pola CC, Bez KK, Bez K, Hooe SL, Breger JC, Smith EA, Medintz IL, Neihart NM, Claussen JC. Biomimetic laser-induced graphene fern leaf and enzymatic biosensor for pesticide spray collection and monitoring. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2024. [PMID: 38985448 DOI: 10.1039/d4nh00010b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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Monitoring of pesticide concentration distribution across farm fields is crucial to ensure precise and efficient application while preventing overuse or untreated areas. Inspired by nature's wettability patterns, we developed a biomimetic fern leaf pesticide collection patch using laser-induced graphene (LIG) alongside an external electrochemical LIG biosensor. This "collect-and-sense" system allows for rapid pesticide spray monitoring in the farm field. The LIG is synthesized and patterned on polyimide through a high-throughput gantry-based CO2 laser process, making it amenable to scalable manufacturing. The resulting LIG-based leaf exhibits a remarkable water collection capacity, harvesting spray mist/fog at a rate approximately 11 times greater than a natural ostrich fern leaf when the collection is normalized to surface area. The developed three-electrode LIG pesticide biosensor, featuring a working electrode functionalized with electrodeposited platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs) and the enzyme glycine oxidase, displayed a linear range of 10-260 μM, a detection limit of 1.15 μM, and a sensitivity of 5.64 nA μM-1 for the widely used herbicide glyphosate. Also, a portable potentiostat with a user-friendly interface was developed for remote operation, achieving an accuracy of up to 97%, when compared to a standard commercial benchtop potentiostat. The LIG "collect-and-sense" system can consistently collect and monitor glyphosate spray after 24-48 hours of spraying, a time that corresponds to the restricted-entry interval required to enter most farm fields after pesticide spraying. Hence, this innovative "collect-and-sense" system not only advances precision agriculture by enabling monitoring and mapping of pesticide distribution but also holds the potential to significantly reduce environmental impact, enhance crop management practices, and contribute to the sustainable and efficient use of agrochemicals in modern agriculture.
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- Nathan M Jared
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA
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- Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering, Code 6900, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375, USA
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- Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering, Code 6900, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA
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- Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering, Code 6900, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA.
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Gamba L, Razzaq MEA, Diaz-Arauzo S, Hersam MC, Bai X, Secor EB. Tailoring Electrical Properties in Carbon Nanomaterial Patterns with Multimaterial Aerosol Jet Printing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 38048513 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c15088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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Multimaterial aerosol jet printing offers a unique capability to freely mix inks with different chemical compositions in the aerosol phase, enabling one-step digital fabrication with tailored compositions or functionally graded structures, including in the x-y plane. Here, in situ mixing of two carbon nanomaterial inks with distinct electrical properties is demonstrated. By tailoring the mixing ratio of the constituent inks, electrical conductivity is modulated by 130×, and sheet resistance values for a single pass span approximately 2 orders of magnitude. The ability to manufacture components with tailored electrical properties offers significant value for hybrid and flexible electronic device applications, such as microelectronics packaging. Moreover, grading properties within a part provides a new dimension of design freedom for complex assemblies.
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- Livio Gamba
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50010, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50010, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50010, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50010, United States
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Hajiaghajani A, Rwei P, Afandizadeh Zargari AH, Escobar AR, Kurdahi F, Khine M, Tseng P. Amphibious epidermal area networks for uninterrupted wireless data and power transfer. Nat Commun 2023; 14:7522. [PMID: 37980425 PMCID: PMC10657464 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-43344-6] [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: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023] Open
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The human body exhibits complex, spatially distributed chemo-electro-mechanical processes that must be properly captured for emerging applications in virtual/augmented reality, precision health, activity monitoring, bionics, and more. A key factor in enabling such applications involves the seamless integration of multipurpose wearable sensors across the human body in different environments, spanning from indoor settings to outdoor landscapes. Here, we report a versatile epidermal body area network ecosystem that enables wireless power and data transmission to and from battery-free wearable sensors with continuous functionality from dry to underwater settings. This is achieved through an artificial near field propagation across the chain of biocompatible, magneto-inductive metamaterials in the form of stretchable waterborne skin patches-these are fully compatible with pre-existing consumer electronics. Our approach offers uninterrupted, self-powered communication for human status monitoring in harsh environments where traditional wireless solutions (such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or cellular) are unable to communicate reliably.
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- Amirhossein Hajiaghajani
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
- Center for Embedded and Cyber-physical Systems, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
- Center for Embedded and Cyber-physical Systems, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.
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Wu Y, An C, Guo Y. 3D Printed Graphene and Graphene/Polymer Composites for Multifunctional Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5681. [PMID: 37629973 PMCID: PMC10456874 DOI: 10.3390/ma16165681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Three-dimensional (3D) printing, alternatively known as additive manufacturing, is a transformative technology enabling precise, customized, and efficient manufacturing of components with complex structures. It revolutionizes traditional processes, allowing rapid prototyping, cost-effective production, and intricate designs. The 3D printed graphene-based materials combine graphene's exceptional properties with additive manufacturing's versatility, offering precise control over intricate structures with enhanced functionalities. To gain comprehensive insights into the development of 3D printed graphene and graphene/polymer composites, this review delves into their intricate fabrication methods, unique structural attributes, and multifaceted applications across various domains. Recent advances in printable materials, apparatus characteristics, and printed structures of typical 3D printing techniques for graphene and graphene/polymer composites are addressed, including extrusion methods (direct ink writing and fused deposition modeling), photopolymerization strategies (stereolithography and digital light processing) and powder-based techniques. Multifunctional applications in energy storage, physical sensor, stretchable conductor, electromagnetic interference shielding and wave absorption, as well as bio-applications are highlighted. Despite significant advancements in 3D printed graphene and its polymer composites, innovative studies are still necessary to fully unlock their inherent capabilities.
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- Ying Wu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30th Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China; (C.A.); (Y.G.)
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Al Shboul A, Ketabi M, Skaf D, Nyayachavadi A, Lai Fak Yu T, Rautureau T, Rondeau-Gagné S, Izquierdo R. Graphene Inks Printed by Aerosol Jet for Sensing Applications: The Role of Dispersant on the Inks' Formulation and Performance. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:7151. [PMID: 37631688 PMCID: PMC10458541 DOI: 10.3390/s23167151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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This study presents graphene inks produced through the liquid-phase exfoliation of graphene flakes in water using optimized concentrations of dispersants (gelatin, triton X-100, and tween-20). The study explores and compares the effectiveness of the three different dispersants in creating stable and conductive inks. These inks can be printed onto polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrates using an aerosol jet printer. The investigation aims to identify the most suitable dispersant to formulate a high-quality graphene ink for potential applications in printed electronics, particularly in developing chemiresistive sensors for IoT applications. Our findings indicate that triton X-100 is the most effective dispersant for formulating graphene ink (GTr), which demonstrated electrical conductivity (4.5 S·cm-1), a high nanofiller concentration of graphene flakes (12.2%) with a size smaller than 200 nm (<200 nm), a low dispersant-to-graphene ratio (5%), good quality as measured by Raman spectroscopy (ID/IG ≈ 0.27), and good wettability (θ ≈ 42°) over PET. The GTr's ecological benefits, combined with its excellent printability and good conductivity, make it an ideal candidate for manufacturing chemiresistive sensors that can be used for Internet of Things (IoT) healthcare and environmental applications.
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- Ahmad Al Shboul
- Department of Electrical Engineering, École de Technologie Supérieure, Montréal, QC H3C 1K3, Canada (T.R.)
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, École de Technologie Supérieure, Montréal, QC H3C 1K3, Canada (T.R.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Advanced Materials Centre of Research, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4, Canada (A.N.); (S.R.-G.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Advanced Materials Centre of Research, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4, Canada (A.N.); (S.R.-G.)
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, École de Technologie Supérieure, Montréal, QC H3C 1K3, Canada (T.R.)
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, École de Technologie Supérieure, Montréal, QC H3C 1K3, Canada (T.R.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Advanced Materials Centre of Research, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4, Canada (A.N.); (S.R.-G.)
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, École de Technologie Supérieure, Montréal, QC H3C 1K3, Canada (T.R.)
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Hydrothermal Synthesis of Nickel Oxide and Its Application in the Additive Manufacturing of Planar Nanostructures. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28062515. [PMID: 36985485 PMCID: PMC10059085 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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The hydrothermal synthesis of nickel oxide in the presence of triethanolamine was studied. Furthermore, the relationship between the synthesis conditions, thermal behavior, crystal structure features, phase composition and microstructure of semi-products, and the target oxide nanopowders was established. The thermal behavior of the semi-products was studied using a simultaneous thermal analysis (in particular, using one that involved thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry, TGA/DSC). An X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed that varying the triethanolamine and nickel chloride concentration in the reaction system can govern the formation of α- and β-Ni(OH)2-based semi-products that contain Ni(HCO3)2 or Ni2(CO3)(OH)2 as additional components. The set of functional groups in the powders was determined using a Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy analysis. Using microextrusion printing, a composite NiO—(CeO2)0.80(Sm2O3)0.20 anode film was fabricated. Using XRD, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) analyses, it was demonstrated that the crystal structure, dispersity, and microstructure character of the obtained material correspond to the initial nanopowders. Using Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) and scanning capacitance microscopy (SCM), the local electrophysical properties of the printed composite film were examined. The value of its conductivity was evaluated using the four-probe method on a direct current in the temperature range of 300–650 °C. The activation energy for the 500–650 °C region, which is of most interest in the context of intermediate-temperature SOFCs working temperatures, has been estimated.
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