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Wang Y, Xu Y, Jiang R, Dong Q, Sun Y, Li W, Xiong Y, Chen Y, Yi S, Wen Q. A fluorescent probe based on aptamer gold nanoclusters for rapid detection of mercury ions. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2023; 15:3893-3901. [PMID: 37519193 DOI: 10.1039/d3ay00967j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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The mercuric ion (Hg2+) is a hazardous pollutant that is widely distributed in living organisms, foods, and environments with highly toxic and bio-accumulative properties. In the present study, a fluorescent probe based on aptamer gold nanoclusters (apt-AuNCs) was prepared for the ultrasensitive detection of Hg2+ in food. The principle underlying the prepared probe was the quenching of the fluorescence of apt-AuNCs in the presence of Hg2+ due to the strong metallophilic interactions between the 5d10 centers of Hg2+ and Au+. Under optimal conditions, the proposed fluorescent probe exhibited a linear relationship with Hg2+ concentration within the range of 2-200 nM (R2 = 0.9960). In addition, the limit of detection (LOD) was 0.0158 nM, which is below the Chinese standard value of 25 nM for Hg2+ in food. Furthermore, the apt-AuNCs were applied to detect Hg2+ in spinach and crawfish samples, with recovery percentages of 91.99%∼108.06%, meaning that apt-AuNCs could be used as a promising probe to detect Hg2+ in complex food samples.
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- Ying Wang
- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Processing of Rice and By-products, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Sources Safety and Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Safety Monitoring and Early Warning, Hunan Institute Food Quality Supervision Inspection and Research, Changsha 410004, PR China.
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- Research Institute of Commodity Quality Inspection in Hunan, Changsha, 410004, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Processing of Rice and By-products, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Sources Safety and Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Safety Monitoring and Early Warning, Hunan Institute Food Quality Supervision Inspection and Research, Changsha 410004, PR China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Processing of Rice and By-products, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Sources Safety and Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Safety Monitoring and Early Warning, Hunan Institute Food Quality Supervision Inspection and Research, Changsha 410004, PR China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Processing of Rice and By-products, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Sources Safety and Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Safety Monitoring and Early Warning, Hunan Institute Food Quality Supervision Inspection and Research, Changsha 410004, PR China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Processing of Rice and By-products, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Sources Safety and Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Safety Monitoring and Early Warning, Hunan Institute Food Quality Supervision Inspection and Research, Changsha 410004, PR China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Processing of Rice and By-products, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Sources Safety and Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Safety Monitoring and Early Warning, Hunan Institute Food Quality Supervision Inspection and Research, Changsha 410004, PR China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Processing of Rice and By-products, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Sources Safety and Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Safety Monitoring and Early Warning, Hunan Institute Food Quality Supervision Inspection and Research, Changsha 410004, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Huaihua University, Huaihua, 418000, PR China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Processing of Rice and By-products, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Sources Safety and Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Safety Monitoring and Early Warning, Hunan Institute Food Quality Supervision Inspection and Research, Changsha 410004, PR China.
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Abadi PGS, Irani M, Rad LR. Mechanisms of the removal of the metal ions, dyes, and drugs from wastewaters by the electrospun nanofiber membranes. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2022.104625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Wu L, Song Y, Xing S, Li Y, Xu H, Yang Q, Li Y. Advances in electrospun nanofibrous membrane sensors for ion detection. RSC Adv 2022; 12:34866-34891. [PMID: 36540220 PMCID: PMC9724217 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra04911b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 08/05/2024] Open
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Harmful metal ions and toxic anions produced in industrial processes cause serious damage to the environment and human health. Chemical sensors are used as an efficient and convenient detection method for harmful ions. Electrospun fiber membranes are widely used in the field of solid-state chemical sensors due to high specific surface area, high porosity, and strong adsorption. This paper reviews the solid-state chemical sensors based on electrospinning technology for the detection of harmful heavy metal ions and toxic anions in water over the past decade. These electrospun fiber sensors have different preparation methods, sensing mechanisms, and sensing properties. The preparation method can be completed by physical doping, chemical modification, copolymerization, surface adsorption and self-assembly combined with electrospinning, and the material can also be combined with organic fluorescent molecules, biological matrix materials and precious metal materials. Sensing performance aspects can also be manifested as changes in color and fluorescence. By comparing the literature, we summarize the advantages and disadvantages of electrospinning technology in the field of ion sensing, and discuss the opportunities and challenges of electrospun fiber sensor research. We hope that this review can provide inspiration for the development of electrospun fiber sensors.
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- Liangqiang Wu
- College of Chemistry, Jilin University Changchun 130021 P. R China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology Jilin 132022 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University Changchun 130021 P. R China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University Changchun 130021 P. R China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University Changchun 130021 P. R China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University Changchun 130021 P. R China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University Changchun 130021 P. R China
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A review on designing nanofibers with high porous and rough surface via electrospinning technology for rapid detection of food quality and safety attributes. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Halicka K, Meloni F, Czok M, Spychalska K, Baluta S, Malecha K, Pilo MI, Cabaj J. New Trends in Fluorescent Nanomaterials-Based Bio/Chemical Sensors for Neurohormones Detection-A Review. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:33749-33768. [PMID: 36188279 PMCID: PMC9520559 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c04134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The study of neurotransmitters and stress hormones allows the determination of indicators of the current stress load in the body. These species also create a proper strategy of stress protection. Nowadays, stress is a general factor that affects the population, and it may cause a wide range of serious disorders. Abnormalities in the level of neurohormones, caused by chronic psychological stress, can occur in, for instance, corporate employees, health care workers, shift workers, policemen, or firefighters. Here we present a new nanomaterials-based sensors technology development for the determination of neurohormones. We focus on fluorescent sensors/biosensors that utilize nanomaterials, such as quantum dots or carbon nanomaterials. Nanomaterials, owing to their diversity in size and shape, have been attracting increasing attention in sensing or bioimaging. They possess unique properties, such as fluorescent, electronic, or photoluminescent features. In this Review, we summarize new trends in adopting nanomaterials for applications in fluorescent sensors for neurohormone monitoring.
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- Kinga Halicka
- Faculty
of Chemistry and Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department
of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of
Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Faculty
of Chemistry and Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Faculty
of Chemistry and Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Faculty
of Chemistry and Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Faculty
of Chemistry and Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department
of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of
Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Faculty
of Chemistry and Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
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Chakraborty A, Dave H, Mondal B, Nonappa, Khatun E, Pradeep T. Shell-Isolated Assembly of Atomically Precise Nanoclusters on Gold Nanorods for Integrated Plasmonic-Luminescent Nanocomposites. J Phys Chem B 2022; 126:1842-1851. [PMID: 35179896 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.1c10207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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In this work, we integrate atomically precise noble metal nanoclusters (NCs) on gold nanorods (AuNRs) to create hybrid plasmonic-luminescent nanomaterials. Initially, we assemble luminescent Ag29(LA)12 NC (LA = lipoic acid) to silica shell-encapsulated AuNRs. The resulting nanostructure shows plasmon-enhanced luminescence in aqueous medium as well as in the solid state. Atomic precision of the fluorophores used in this case allows detailed characterization of individual nanocomposites by diverse techniques, including transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and 3D electron tomographic reconstruction. We extend this strategy to prepare similar structures with gold NC protected with bovine serum albumin (Au30BSA). These two examples demonstrate the generic nature of the present strategy in preparing plasmonic-luminescent hybrid nanostructures using atomically precise NCs.
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- Amrita Chakraborty
- DST Unit of Nanoscience and Thematic Unit of Excellence, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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- DST Unit of Nanoscience and Thematic Unit of Excellence, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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- DST Unit of Nanoscience and Thematic Unit of Excellence, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, FI-33720 Tampere, Finland
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- DST Unit of Nanoscience and Thematic Unit of Excellence, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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- DST Unit of Nanoscience and Thematic Unit of Excellence, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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Panthi G, Park M. Synthesis of metal nanoclusters and their application in Hg 2+ ions detection: A review. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 424:127565. [PMID: 34736203 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Mercuric (Hg2+) ions released from human activities, natural phenomena, and industrial sources are regarded as the global pollutant of world's water. Hg2+ ions contaminated water has several adverse effects on human health and the environment even at low concentrations. Therefore, rapid and cost-effective method is urgently required for the detection of Hg2+ ions in water. Although, the current analytical methods applied for the detection of Hg2+ ions provide low detection limit, they are time consuming, require expensive equipment, and are not suitable for in-situ analysis. Metal nanoclusters (MNCs) consisting of several to ten metal atoms are important transition missing between single atoms and plasmonic metal nanoparticles. In addition, sub-nanometer sized MNCs possess unique electronic structures and the subsequent unusual optical, physical, and chemical properties. Because of these novel properties, MNCs as a promising material have attracted considerable attention for the construction of selective and sensitive sensors to monitor water quality. Hence this review is focused on recent advances on synthesis strategies, and optical and chemical properties of various MNCs including their applications to develop optical assay for Hg2+ ions in aqueous solutions.
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- Gopal Panthi
- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju, Chonbuk 55338, Republic of Korea.
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- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju, Chonbuk 55338, Republic of Korea; Woosuk Institute of Smart Convergence Life Care (WSCLC), Woosuk University, Wanju, Chonbuk 55338, Republic of Korea.
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Advances on ultra-sensitive electrospun nanostructured electrochemical and colorimetric sensors for diabetes mellitus detection. NANO MATERIALS SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2021.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Amin N, Afkhami A, Hosseinzadeh L, Amin A, Madrakian T. Flexible electrospun nanofibrous film integrated with fluorescent carbon dots for smartphone-based detection and cellular imaging application. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2021; 260:119944. [PMID: 34020381 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2021.119944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The dose of administered chemotherapy drugs is crucial to determine due to the potential for efficient or adverse outcomes for cancer patients. To date, no user-friendly and low-cost method of doxorubicin (DOX) detection using nontoxic and biodegradable materials has been reported. For this reason, in this work, we have developed for the first time a nanofiber-based sensing platform for sensitive and on-site DOX assay in just 10 min. This is obtained thanks to printable, porosity and embeddability features of electrospun nanofibrous films (ENFFs) combined with nitrogen and sulfur co-doped carbon dots (NS-CDs) as sensing probes. The assay was done by just pipetting analyte on the hydrophilic spots of the fabricated photoluminescence water-stable ENFFs where the color intensity was being darkened. DOX quenched NS-CDs fluorescence onto ENFFs through inner filter effect. The developed sensor was either coupled with smartphone technology to provide miniaturized, portable and easy-to-use device or an ordinary spectrofluorimeter for solid-state sensing applications (detection limit of 5.4 nM). Moreover, applicability of the designed sensor was evaluated in human serum with satisfactory recoveries. It is more interesting that the fabricated NS-CDs/ENF scaffolds have a high potential to detect the intracellular DOX to enhance cell proliferation leading to be considered as a multimodal tool in biomedical research and clinical diagnostics.
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- Niloufar Amin
- Faculty of Chemistry, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran; D-8 International University, Hamedan, Iran.
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Technology Inistitute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Nakh Shimi Azar Knowledge Based-Company, Tehran, Iran
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Liu H, Guo Y, Wang Y, Zhang H, Ma X, Wen S, Jin J, Song W, Zhao B, Ozaki Y. A nanozyme-based enhanced system for total removal of organic mercury and SERS sensing. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 405:124642. [PMID: 33301972 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 11/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Total removal of organic mercury in industrial wastewater is a crucially important task facing environmental pollution in the current world. Herein, we demonstrate the fabrication of Au-NiFe layered double hydroxide (LDH)/rGO nanocomposite as not only an efficient nanozyme with oxidase-like activity but also an efficient surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrate to determine organic mercury, with the minimum detection concentration as low as 1 × 10-8 M. According to the binding energy of X-Ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS) and the free radicals of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectra, the mechanism of catalytic enhanced degradation is the production of Au-amalgam on Au surface, accelerating the electron transfer and the generation of O2•- radicals from oxygen molecules and •CH3 radicals from the methyl group in MeHg to participate the oxidase-like reaction. Furthermore, the Au-NiFe LDH/rGO nanocomposite is able to degrade and remove 99.9% of organic mercury in two hours without the secondary pollution by Hg2+. In addition, the material can be used for the multiple degradation-regeneration cycles in actual applications, which is significant in terms of the environmental and economic point of view. This work may open a new horizon for both highly sensitive detection and thorough degradation of organic mercury in environmental science and technology.
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- Hao Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- Jilin Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 3145 Jingyang Street, Changchun 130062, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- School of Science and Technology, Kwansei Gakuin University, 2-1 Gakuen, Sanda, Hyogo 660-1337, Japan; Toyota Physical and Chemical Research Institute, Yokomichi, Nagakute, Aichi 480-1192, Japan
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Burratti L, Ciotta E, De Matteis F, Prosposito P. Metal Nanostructures for Environmental Pollutant Detection Based on Fluorescence. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:276. [PMID: 33494342 PMCID: PMC7911013 DOI: 10.3390/nano11020276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Heavy metal ions and pesticides are extremely dangerous for human health and environment and an accurate detection is an essential step to monitor their levels in water. The standard and most used methods for detecting these pollutants are sophisticated and expensive analytical techniques. However, recent technological advancements have allowed the development of alternative techniques based on optical properties of noble metal nanomaterials, which provide many advantages such as ultrasensitive detection, fast turnover, simple protocols, in situ sampling, on-site capability and reduced cost. This paper provides a review of the most common photo-physical effects impact on the fluorescence of metal nanomaterials and how these processes can be exploited for the detection of pollutant species. The final aim is to provide readers with an updated guide on fluorescent metallic nano-systems used as optical sensors of heavy metal ions and pesticides in water.
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- Luca Burratti
- Department of Industrial Engineering and INSTM, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via del Politecnico 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (L.B.); (F.D.M.)
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- Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems (IMM) CNR Tor Vergata, Via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Industrial Engineering and INSTM, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via del Politecnico 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (L.B.); (F.D.M.)
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- Department of Industrial Engineering and INSTM, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via del Politecnico 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (L.B.); (F.D.M.)
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Application trends of nanofibers in analytical chemistry. Trends Analyt Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2020.115992
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Foudeh AM, Pfattner R, Lu S, Kubzdela NS, Gao TZ, Lei T, Bao Z. Effects of Water and Different Solutes on Carbon-Nanotube Low-Voltage Field-Effect Transistors. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e2002875. [PMID: 32691979 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202002875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes (swCNTs) are a promising class of materials for emerging applications. In particular, they are demonstrated to possess excellent biosensing capabilities, and are poised to address existing challenges in sensor reliability, sensitivity, and selectivity. This work focuses on swCNT field-effect transistors (FETs) employing rubbery double-layer capacitive dielectric poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene). These devices exhibit small device-to-device variation as well as high current output at low voltages (<0.5 V), making them compatible with most physiological liquids. Using this platform, the swCNT devices are directly exposed to aqueous solutions containing different solutes to characterize their effects on FET current-voltage (FET I-V) characteristics. Clear deviation from ideal characteristics is observed when swCNTs are directly contacted by water. Such changes are attributed to strong interactions between water molecules and sp2 -hybridized carbon structures. Selective response to Hg2+ is discussed along with reversible pH effect using two distinct device geometries. Additionally, the influence of aqueous ammonium/ammonia in direct contact with the swCNTs is investigated. Understanding the FET I-V characteristics of low-voltage swCNT FETs may provide insights for future development of stable, reliable, and selective biosensor systems.
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- Amir M Foudeh
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
- Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), Networking Research Center on Bioengineering Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Campus UAB, Bellaterra, 08193, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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Balusamy B, Celebioglu A, Senthamizhan A, Uyar T. Progress in the design and development of "fast-dissolving" electrospun nanofibers based drug delivery systems - A systematic review. J Control Release 2020; 326:482-509. [PMID: 32721525 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.07.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Electrospinning has emerged as most viable approach for the fabrication of nanofibers with several beneficial features that are essential to various applications ranging from environment to biomedicine. The electrospun nanofiber based drug delivery systems have shown tremendous advancements over the controlled and sustained release complemented from their high surface area, tunable porosity, mechanical endurance, offer compatible environment for drug encapsulation, biocompatibility, high drug loading and tailorable release characteristics. The dosage formulation of poorly water-soluble drugs often faces several challenges including complete dissolution with maximum therapeutic efficiency over a short period of time especially through oral administration. In this context, challenges associated with the dosage formulation of poorly-water soluble drugs can be addressed through combining the beneficial features of electrospun nanofibers. This review describes major developments progressed in the preparation of electrospun nanofibers based "fast dissolving" drug delivery systems by employing variety of polymers, drug molecules and encapsulation approaches with primary focus on oral delivery. Furthermore, the review also highlights current scientific challenges and provide an outlook with regard to future prospectus.
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- Brabu Balusamy
- Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
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- Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
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A review on nanostructure-based mercury (II) detection and monitoring focusing on aptamer and oligonucleotide biosensors. Talanta 2020; 220:121437. [PMID: 32928439 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 07/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Heavy metal ion pollution is a severe problem in environmental protection and especially in human health due to their bioaccumulation in organisms. Mercury (II) (Hg2+), even at low concentrations, can lead to DNA damage and give permanent harm to the central nervous system by easily passing through biological membranes. Therefore, sensitive detection and monitoring of Hg2+ is of particular interest with significant specificity. In this review, aptamer-based strategies in combination with nanostructures as well as several other strategies to solve addressed problems in sensor development for Hg2+ are discussed in detail. In particular, the analytical performance of different aptamer and oligonucleotide-based strategies using different signal improvement approaches based on nanoparticles were compared within each strategy and in between. Although quite a number of the suggested methodologies analyzed in this review fulfills the standard requirements, further development is still needed on real sample analysis and analytical performance parameters.
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Balusamy B, Senthamizhan A, Uyar T. Functionalized Electrospun Nanofibers as a Versatile Platform for Colorimetric Detection of Heavy Metal Ions in Water: A Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E2421. [PMID: 32466258 PMCID: PMC7288479 DOI: 10.3390/ma13102421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The increasing heavy metal pollution in the aquatic ecosystem mainly driven by industrial activities has raised severe concerns over human and environmental health that apparently necessitate the design and development of ideal strategies for the effective monitoring of heavy metals. In this regard, colorimetric detection provides excellent opportunities for the easy monitoring of heavy metal ions, and especially, corresponding solid-state sensors enable potential opportunities for their applicability in real-world monitoring. As a result of the significant interest originating from their simplicity, exceptional characteristics, and applicability, the electrospun nanofiber-based colorimetric detection of heavy metal ions has undergone radical developments in the recent decade. This review illustrates the range of various approaches and functional molecules employed in the fabrication of electrospun nanofibers intended for the colorimetric detection of various metal ions in water. We highlight relevant investigations on the fabrication of functionalized electrospun nanofibers encompassing different approaches and functional molecules along with their sensing performance. Furthermore, we discuss upcoming prospectus and future opportunities in the exploration of designing electrospun nanofiber-based colorimetric sensors for real-world applications.
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- Brabu Balusamy
- Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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Yang T, Zhan L, Huang CZ. Recent insights into functionalized electrospun nanofibrous films for chemo-/bio-sensors. Trends Analyt Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2020.115813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Senthamizhan A, Fragouli D, Balusamy B, Patil B, Palei M, Sabella S, Uyar T, Athanassiou A. Hydrochromic carbon dots as smart sensors for water sensing in organic solvents. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2019; 1:4258-4267. [PMID: 36134398 PMCID: PMC9419604 DOI: 10.1039/c9na00493a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Smart, stimuli-responsive, photoluminescent materials that undergo a visually perceptible emission color change in the presence of an external stimulus have long been attractive for use in sensor platforms. When the stimulus is the presence of water, the materials that undergo changes in their light emission properties are called hydrochromic and they can be used for the development of sensors to detect and quantify the water content in organic solvents, which is fundamental for laboratory safety and numerous industrial applications. Herein, we demonstrate the preparation of structurally different carbon dots with tunable emission wavelengths via a simple carbonization approach under controlled temperature and time, involving commercial brown sugar as a starting material. The detailed experimental analysis reveals the "structure-hydrochromic property" relationship of the carbon dots and assesses their capability as effective water sensors. The carbon dots that were proved most efficient for the specific application were then used to identify the presence of water in various aprotic and protic organic solvents via a sensing mechanism based either on the fluorescence wavelength shift or on the fluorescence intensity enhancement, respectively, attributed to the formation of intermolecular hydrogen bonds between carbon dots and water molecules. This is the first demonstration of structurally defined carbon dots in a specific application. The developed carbon dots, apart from being environmentally friendly, were proved to also be biocompatible, enabling this presented process to be a path to "green" sensors.
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- Smart Materials, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia 16163 Genova Italy
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- Nanoregulatory Platform, PharmaChemistry, Department of Drug Discovery and Development, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia 16163 Genova Italy
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- Institute of Materials Science & Nanotechnology, Bilkent University Ankara 06800 Turkey
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- Nanochemistry Department, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia 16163 Genova Italy
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- Nanoregulatory Platform, PharmaChemistry, Department of Drug Discovery and Development, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia 16163 Genova Italy
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- Institute of Materials Science & Nanotechnology, Bilkent University Ankara 06800 Turkey
- Department of Fiber Science and Apparel Design, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University Ithaca NY 14853 USA
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Balusamy B, Senthamizhan A, Uyar T. Functionalized Electrospun Nanofibers as Colorimetric Sensory Probe for Mercury Detection: A Review. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 19:E4763. [PMID: 31684017 PMCID: PMC6864735 DOI: 10.3390/s19214763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2019] [Revised: 10/20/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Mercury is considered the most hazardous pollutant of aquatic resources; it exerts numerous adverse effects on environmental and human health. To date, significant progress has been made in employing a variety of nanomaterials for the colorimetric detection of mercury ions. Electrospun nanofibers exhibit several beneficial features, including a large surface area, porous nature, and easy functionalization; thus, providing several opportunities to encapsulate a variety of functional materials for sensing applications with enhanced sensitivity and selectivity, and a fast response. In this review, several examples of electrospun nanofiber-based sensing platforms devised by utilizing the two foremost approaches, namely, direct incorporation and surface decoration envisioned for detection of mercury ions are provided. We believe these examples provide sufficient evidence for the potential use and progress of electrospun nanofibers toward colorimetric sensing of mercury ions. Furthermore, the summary of the review is focused on providing an insight into the future directions of designing electrospun nanofiber-based, metal ion colorimetric sensors for practical applications.
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- Brabu Balusamy
- Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego, 30, 16163 Genova, Italy.
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- Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego, 30, 16163 Genova, Italy.
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- Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
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Development of sensing method for mercury ions and cell imaging based on highly fluorescent gold nanoclusters. Microchem J 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2019.02.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Thakur N, Mandal N, Banerjee UC. Esterase-Mediated Highly Fluorescent Gold Nanoclusters and Their Use in Ultrasensitive Detection of Mercury: Synthetic and Mechanistic Aspects. ACS OMEGA 2018; 3:18553-18562. [PMID: 31458426 PMCID: PMC6643912 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.8b02505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The fast, accurate, and ultrasensitive detection of toxic mercury in real water samples is still challenging without the use of expensive sophisticated instruments. Herein, highly fluorescent gold nanoclusters (AuNCs) were synthesized using a newer protein templet, esterase (EST). The EST-AuNCs consisted of ∼25 Au atoms in the nanocluster having ∼2 nm size. EST-AuNCs were found to be highly stable in aqueous buffer with a wide range of pH (pH 4-12) and were also stable in powdered form. The fluorescence quantum yield of EST-AuNCs in deionized water was 6.2% which had increased to 7.8% upon the addition of 1 M NaCl (an increase of 23%). The EST-AuNCs selectively sense the toxic Hg2+ ions with higher sensitivity (limit of detection; 0.88 nM) with the linear range 1-30 nM. The test strips for rapid sensing of Hg2+ in real water samples were developed on the polymeric surface. The validation of sensing ability of EST-AuNCs suggested 94-98% recovery with linearity. Moreover, because of the widely reported applications of EST, the developed EST-AuNCs could also be used for another sensing, catalytic, and biomedical applications.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology
(Biotechnology), National Institute of Pharmaceutical
Education and Research (NIPER), Sector-67, S.A.S. Nagar 160062, Punjab, India
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Ma C, Ma Y, Sun Y, Lu Y, Tian E, Lan J, Li J, Ye W, Zhang H. Colorimetric determination of Hg 2+ in environmental water based on the Hg 2+-stimulated peroxidase mimetic activity of MoS 2-Au composites. J Colloid Interface Sci 2018; 537:554-561. [PMID: 30471610 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2018.11.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2018] [Revised: 11/15/2018] [Accepted: 11/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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A colorimetric assay is described for sensitive determination of Hg2+ ions based on the MoS2-Au composites as peroxidase mimetics, which are synthesized by microwave-assisted solvothermal method. The addition of Hg2+ stimulates their peroxidase-like activity, along with lower Michaelis constant toward the oxidation of 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) with H2O2, allowing the composites for direct determination of Hg2+. A broad linear response is obtained ranging from 20 nM to 20 μM with a detection limit (LOD) of 5 nM. The superior peroxidase-like activity is attributed to the large surface area of MoS2 nanosheets and the synergistic catalytic effect of MoS2 and Au. The Hg2+-stimulation effect implies the strong interaction between Hg2+ and MoS2-Au, where the XPS results confirm the presence of metallic Hg0, indicative of an Au-Hg amalgam. This colorimetric assay is successfully applied for the determination of Hg2+ in environmental water (tap water and Yellow River water) with excellent selectivity over interfering cations.
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- Chunmeng Ma
- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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Govindaraju S, Puthiaraj P, Lee MH, Yun K. Photoluminescent AuNCs@UiO-66 for Ultrasensitive Detection of Mercury in Water Samples. ACS OMEGA 2018; 3:12052-12059. [PMID: 31459285 PMCID: PMC6645368 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.8b01665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2018] [Accepted: 09/13/2018] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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In this work, we synthesized gold nanoclusters within a Zirconium-based metal-organic framework (AuNCs@UiO-66) that may create new prospects for the development of novel sensing materials for biosensor applications. The resulting AuNCs@UiO-66 nanocomposite exhibits red fluorescence with a high quantum yield (11%), and the AuNCs are homogeneously distributed along UiO-66. Analytical and morphological characterizations of the resulting material were carried out by UV-visible spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. The synthesized AuNCs@UiO-66 nanocomposite was used for the effective detection of Hg2+ ions with a detection limit as low as 77 pM. Moreover, the fabricated sensors also successfully detected Hg2+ in real water samples. This sensor is stable and highly fluorescent, developed using a simple fabrication method, and would be constructive for the detection of other metal ions and in biological applications.
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- Saravanan Govindaraju
- Department
of Bio Nanotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inha
University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- School
of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Bio Nanotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13120, Republic of Korea
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Terra IAA, Mercante LA, Andre RS, Correa DS. Fluorescent and Colorimetric Electrospun Nanofibers for Heavy-Metal Sensing. BIOSENSORS 2017; 7:E61. [PMID: 29244741 PMCID: PMC5746784 DOI: 10.3390/bios7040061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2017] [Revised: 12/09/2017] [Accepted: 12/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The accumulation of heavy metals in the human body and/or in the environment can be highly deleterious for mankind, and currently, considerable efforts have been made to develop reliable and sensitive techniques for their detection. Among the detection methods, chemical sensors appear as a promising technology, with emphasis on systems employing optically active nanofibers. Such nanofibers can be obtained by the electrospinning technique, and further functionalized with optically active chromophores such as dyes, conjugated polymers, carbon-based nanomaterials and nanoparticles, in order to produce fluorescent and colorimetric nanofibers. In this review we survey recent investigations reporting the use of optically active electrospun nanofibers in sensors aiming at the specific detection of heavy metals using colorimetry and fluorescence methods. The examples given in this review article provide sufficient evidence of the potential of optically electrospun nanofibers as a valid approach to fabricate highly selective and sensitive optical sensors for fast and low-cost detection of heavy metals.
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- Idelma A A Terra
- Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentação, São Carlos 13560-970, SP, Brazil.
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- Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentação, São Carlos 13560-970, SP, Brazil.
- PPG-CEM, Department of Materials Engineering, Center for Exact Sciences and Technology, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos 13565-905, SP, Brazil.
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- Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentação, São Carlos 13560-970, SP, Brazil.
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- Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentação, São Carlos 13560-970, SP, Brazil.
- PPGQ, Department of Chemistry, Center for Exact Sciences and Technology, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos 13565-905, SP, Brazil.
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Arslan O, Uyar T. Multifunctional electrospun polymeric nanofibrous mats for catalytic reduction, photocatalysis and sensing. NANOSCALE 2017; 9:9606-9614. [PMID: 28665421 DOI: 10.1039/c7nr02658g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Fabrication and decoration of flexible Nylon 6,6 polymeric nanofibrous mats for production of multifunctional electrospun material was accomplished via visible light-emitting surface-protected silicon quantum dots (Si QD), ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NP) and Pd nanocubes (Pd NC). UV-range light was utilized for Si QD production and, after hydrolysis/condensation together with nucleation and growth reactions, amine-modified, fluorescent Si QD were obtained. Additionally, available molecular groups on the Si QD coated onto the polymeric nanofibrous mats provided further attachment of metal oxide and metal NP for various catalytic purposes. Analytical investigations showed that visible-light emission could be maintained on the Nylon 6,6 mats for trinitrotoluene (TNT) sensing. Also, due to consecutive NP decoration, multifunctional, polymeric, flexible nanofibrous mats were obtained. Experiments revealed that fabricated multifunctional mats could reduce molecules such as paranitrophenol effectively or decompose waste dyes such as methylene blue via photocatalytic experiments, and sense the pollutant TNT in aqueous solutions as an all-in-one concept.
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- Osman Arslan
- Institute of Materials Science & Nanotechnology, UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, 06800, Ankara, Turkey.
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Zhang N, Qiao R, Su J, Yan J, Xie Z, Qiao Y, Wang X, Zhong J. Recent Advances of Electrospun Nanofibrous Membranes in the Development of Chemosensors for Heavy Metal Detection. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2017; 13:1604293. [PMID: 28422441 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201604293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2016] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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It is critical to detect and analyze the heavy metal pollutions in environments and foods. Chemosensors have been widely investigated for fast detection of analytes such as heavy metals due to their unique advantages. In order to improve the detection sensitivity of chemosensors, recently electrospun nanofibrous membranes (ENMs) have been explored for the immobilization of chemosensors or receptors due to their high surface-to-volume ratio, high porosity, easiness of fabrication and functionalization, controllability of nanofiber properties, low cost, easy detection, no obvious pollution to the detection solution, and easy post-treatment after the detection process. The purpose of this review is to summarize and guide the development and application of ENMs in the field of chemosensors for the detection of analytes, especially heavy metals. First, heavy metals, chemosensors, and four types of preparation methods for ENM-immobilized chemosensors/receptors are briefly introduced. And then, ENM-immobilized chemosensors/receptors and their application progresses for optical, electro, and mass detections of heavy metals are reviewed according to the four types of preparation methods. Finally, the application of ENM-immobilized chemosensors/receptors is summarized and an outlook is provided. The review will provide an instruction to the research and development of ENM-immobilized chemosensors/receptors for the detection of analytes.
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- Nan Zhang
- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Storage and Preservation (Shanghai), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing & Preservation, College of Food Science & Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid Interface Science and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100080, China
- Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC, 3052, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Storage and Preservation (Shanghai), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing & Preservation, College of Food Science & Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA
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- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Storage and Preservation (Shanghai), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing & Preservation, College of Food Science & Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Storage and Preservation (Shanghai), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing & Preservation, College of Food Science & Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Storage and Preservation (Shanghai), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing & Preservation, College of Food Science & Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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Photoelectrochemical determination of Hg(II) via dual signal amplification involving SPR enhancement and a folding-based DNA probe. Mikrochim Acta 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s00604-017-2141-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Das R, Vecitis CD, Schulze A, Cao B, Ismail AF, Lu X, Chen J, Ramakrishna S. Recent advances in nanomaterials for water protection and monitoring. Chem Soc Rev 2017; 46:6946-7020. [DOI: 10.1039/c6cs00921b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 353] [Impact Index Per Article: 50.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Nanomaterials (NMs) for adsorption, catalysis, separation, and disinfection are scrutinized. NMs-based sensor technologies and environmental transformations of NMs are highlighted.
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- Rasel Das
- Leibniz Institute of Surface Modification
- D-04318 Leipzig
- Germany
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- School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- Harvard University
- Cambridge
- USA
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- Leibniz Institute of Surface Modification
- D-04318 Leipzig
- Germany
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Nanyang Technological University
- Singapore
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- 81310 Johor
- Malaysia
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry
- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics
- Dalian 116023
- China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry
- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics
- Dalian 116023
- China
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- Centre for Nanofibers and Nanotechnology
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- National University of Singapore
- Singapore
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Xia T, Song T, Zhang G, Cui Y, Yang Y, Wang Z, Qian G. A Terbium Metal-Organic Framework for Highly Selective and Sensitive Luminescence Sensing of Hg2+Ions in Aqueous Solution. Chemistry 2016; 22:18429-18434. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201603531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Tifeng Xia
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials; Cyrus Tang Center for Sensor Materials and Applications; School of Materials Science and Engineering; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou 310027 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials; Cyrus Tang Center for Sensor Materials and Applications; School of Materials Science and Engineering; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou 310027 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials; Cyrus Tang Center for Sensor Materials and Applications; School of Materials Science and Engineering; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou 310027 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials; Cyrus Tang Center for Sensor Materials and Applications; School of Materials Science and Engineering; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou 310027 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials; Cyrus Tang Center for Sensor Materials and Applications; School of Materials Science and Engineering; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou 310027 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials; Cyrus Tang Center for Sensor Materials and Applications; School of Materials Science and Engineering; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou 310027 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials; Cyrus Tang Center for Sensor Materials and Applications; School of Materials Science and Engineering; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou 310027 P. R. China
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Zhang J, Cheng F, Li J, Zhu JJ, Lu Y. Fluorescent nanoprobes for sensing and imaging of metal ions: recent advances and future perspectives. NANO TODAY 2016; 11:309-329. [PMID: 27818705 PMCID: PMC5089816 DOI: 10.1016/j.nantod.2016.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 156] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Recent advances in nanoscale science and technology have generated nanomaterials with unique optical properties. Over the past decade, numerous fluorescent nanoprobes have been developed for highly sensitive and selective sensing and imaging of metal ions, both in vitro and in vivo. In this review, we provide an overview of the recent development of the design and optical properties of the different classes of fluorescent nanoprobes based on noble metal nanomaterials, upconversion nanoparticles, semiconductor quantum dots, and carbon-based nanomaterials. We further detail their application in the detection and quantification of metal ions for environmental monitoring, food safety, medical diagnostics, as well as their use in biomedical imaging in living cells and animals.
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- JingJing Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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- College of Chemistry, Nanjing University, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Nanjing University, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Nanjing University, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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Senthamizhan A, Balusamy B, Aytac Z, Uyar T. Grain boundary engineering in electrospun ZnO nanostructures as promising photocatalysts. CrystEngComm 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ce00693k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Senthamizhan A, Balusamy B, Aytac Z, Uyar T. Ultrasensitive electrospun fluorescent nanofibrous membrane for rapid visual colorimetric detection of H2O2. Anal Bioanal Chem 2015; 408:1347-55. [PMID: 26637215 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-015-9149-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2015] [Revised: 09/30/2015] [Accepted: 10/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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We report herein a flexible fluorescent nanofibrous membrane (FNFM) prepared by decorating the gold nanocluster (AuNC) on electrospun polysulfone nanofibrous membrane for rapid visual colorimetric detection of H2O2. The provision of AuNC coupled to NFM has proven to be advantageous for facile and quick visualization of the obtained results, permitting instant, selective, and on-site detection. We strongly suggest that the fast response time is ascribed to the enhanced probabilities of interaction with AuNC located at the surface of NF. It has been observed that the color change from red to blue is dependent on the concentration, which is exclusively selective for hydrogen peroxide. The detection limit has been found to be 500 nM using confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM), visually recognizable with good accuracy and stability. A systematic comparison was performed between the sensing performance of FNFM and AuNC solution. The underlying sensing mechanism is demonstrated using UV spectra, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The corresponding disappearance of the characteristic emissions of gold nanoclusters and the emergence of a localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) band, stressing this unique characteristic of gold nanoparticles. Hence, it is evident that the conversion of nanoparticles from nanoclusters has taken place in the presence of H2O2. Our work here has paved a new path for the detection of bioanalytes, highlighting the merits of rapid readout, sensitivity, and user-friendliness.
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- Anitha Senthamizhan
- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, 06800, Ankara, Turkey.
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- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, 06800, Ankara, Turkey
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- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, 06800, Ankara, Turkey.,Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Bilkent University, 06800, Ankara, Turkey
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- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, 06800, Ankara, Turkey. .,Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Bilkent University, 06800, Ankara, Turkey.
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Senthamizhan A, Balusamy B, Uyar T. Glucose sensors based on electrospun nanofibers: a review. Anal Bioanal Chem 2015; 408:1285-306. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-015-9152-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2015] [Revised: 10/20/2015] [Accepted: 10/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Senthamizhan A, Celebioglu A, Balusamy B, Uyar T. Immobilization of gold nanoclusters inside porous electrospun fibers for selective detection of Cu(II): A strategic approach to shielding pristine performance. Sci Rep 2015; 5:15608. [PMID: 26489771 PMCID: PMC4614998 DOI: 10.1038/srep15608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2015] [Accepted: 09/28/2015] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Here, a distinct demonstration of highly sensitive and selective detection of copper (Cu2+) in a vastly porous cellulose acetate fibers (pCAF) has been carried out using dithiothreitol capped gold nanocluster (DTT.AuNC) as fluorescent probe. A careful optimization of all potential factors affecting the performance of the probe for effective detection of Cu2+ were studied and the resultant sensor strip exhibiting unique features including high stability, retained parent fluorescence nature and reproducibility. The visual colorimetric detection of Cu2+ in water, presenting the selective sensing performance towards Cu2+ ions over Zn2+, Cd2+ and Hg2+ under UV light in naked eye, contrast to other metal ions that didn’t significantly produce such a change. The comparative sensing performance of DTT.AuNC@pCAF, keeping the nonporous CA fiber (DTT.AuNC@nCAF) as a support matrix has been demonstrated. The resulting weak response of DTT.AuNC@nCAF denotes the lack of ligand protection leading to the poor coordination ability with Cu2+. The determined detection limit (50 ppb) is far lower than the maximum level of Cu2+ in drinking water (1.3 ppm) set by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). An interesting find from this study has been the specific oxidation nature between Cu2+ and DTT.AuNC, offering solid evidence for selective sensors.
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- Anitha Senthamizhan
- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey.,Institute of Materials Science &Nanotechnology, Bilkent University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey.,Institute of Materials Science &Nanotechnology, Bilkent University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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Senthamizhan A, Celebioglu A, Bayir S, Gorur M, Doganci E, Yilmaz F, Uyar T. Highly Fluorescent Pyrene-Functional Polystyrene Copolymer Nanofibers for Enhanced Sensing Performance of TNT. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2015; 7:21038-46. [PMID: 26334455 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5b07184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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A pyrene-functional polystyrene copolymer was prepared via 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction (Sharpless-type click recation) between azide-functional styrene copolymer and 1-ethynylpyrene. Subsequently, nanofibers of pyrene-functional polystyrene copolymer were obtained by using electrospinning technique. The nanofibers thus obtained, found to preserve their parent fluorescence nature, confirmed the avoidance of aggregation during fiber formation. The trace detection of trinitrotoluene (TNT) in water with a detection limit of 5 nM was demonstrated, which is much lower than the maximum allowable limit set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Interestingly, the sensing performance was found to be selective toward TNT in water, even in the presence of higher concentrations of toxic metal pollutants such as Cd(2+), Co(2+), Cu(2+), and Hg(2+). The enhanced sensing performance was found to be due to the enlarged contact area and intrinsic nanoporous fiber morphology. Effortlessly, the visual colorimetric sensing performance can be seen by naked eye with a color change in a response time of few seconds. Furthermore, vapor-phase detection of TNT was studied, and the results are discussed herein. In terms of practical application, electrospun nanofibrous web of pyrene-functional polystyrene copolymer has various salient features including flexibility, reproducibility, and ease of use, and visual outputs increase their value and add to their advantage.
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- Department of Chemistry, Gebze Technical University , Kocaeli 41400, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Istanbul Medeniyet University , Istanbul 34700, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Gebze Technical University , Kocaeli 41400, Turkey
- Department of Science Education, Kocaeli University , Kocaeli 41380, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Gebze Technical University , Kocaeli 41400, Turkey
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Shi H, Ou MY, Cao JP, Chen GF. Synthesis of ovalbumin-stabilized highly fluorescent gold nanoclusters and their application as an Hg2+ sensor. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra15559b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Highly fluorescent Au nanoclusters were synthesized using ovalbumin (OVA) as a template. The application of the nanoclusters for the detection of mercury ions was also achieved.
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- H. Shi
- Laboratory of Biosensing Technology
- School of Life Sciences
- Shanghai University
- Shanghai 200444
- PR China
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- Laboratory of Biosensing Technology
- School of Life Sciences
- Shanghai University
- Shanghai 200444
- PR China
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- Laboratory of Biosensing Technology
- School of Life Sciences
- Shanghai University
- Shanghai 200444
- PR China
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- Laboratory of Biosensing Technology
- School of Life Sciences
- Shanghai University
- Shanghai 200444
- PR China
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