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Fernandes T, Martins NCT, Daniel-da-Silva AL, Trindade T. Dendrimer-based magneto-plasmonic nanosorbents for water quality monitoring using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2022; 283:121730. [PMID: 35988470 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2022.121730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
In this work, we report the synthesis of magneto-plasmonic dendrimer-based nanosorbents containing Au nanostars and we demonstrate that they can be used as versatile optical sensors for the detection of pesticides in spiked water samples. The magnetic hybrid nanoparticles were obtained by conjugating silica-functionalized G5-NH2 PAMAM dendrimers to silica-coated magnetite cores. The resulting magnetic-PAMAM conjugates were then used to reduce and sequester Au seeds for the subsequent in situ growth of Au nanostars. The dendrimer-based magneto-plasmonic substrates containing the Au anisotropic nanophases were then investigated regarding their ability to monitor water quality through surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectroscopy. As a proof-of-concept, the ensuing multifunctional materials were investigated as SERS probing systems to detect dithiocarbamate pesticides (ziram and thiram) dissolved in water samples. It was observed that the magneto-plasmonic hybrid materials enhance the Raman signal of these pesticides under variable operational conditions, suggesting the versatility of these systems for water quality monitoring. Moreover, a detailed analysis of the SERS data was accomplished to predict the adsorption profile of the dithiocarbamate pesticides to the Au surface.
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- Tiago Fernandes
- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Estrada AC, Daniel-da-Silva AL, Leal C, Monteiro C, Lopes CB, Nogueira HIS, Lopes I, Martins MJ, Martins NCT, Gonçalves NPF, Fateixa S, Trindade T. Colloidal nanomaterials for water quality improvement and monitoring. Front Chem 2022; 10:1011186. [PMID: 36238095 PMCID: PMC9551176 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.1011186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Water is the most important resource for all kind forms of live. It is a vital resource distributed unequally across different regions of the globe, with populations already living with water scarcity, a situation that is spreading due to the impact of climate change. The reversal of this tendency and the mitigation of its disastrous consequences is a global challenge posed to Humanity, with the scientific community assuming a major obligation for providing solutions based on scientific knowledge. This article reviews literature concerning the development of nanomaterials for water purification technologies, including collaborative scientific research carried out in our laboratory (nanoLAB@UA) framed by the general activities carried out at the CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials. Our research carried out in this specific context has been mainly focused on the synthesis and surface chemical modification of nanomaterials, typically of a colloidal nature, as well as on the evaluation of the relevant properties that arise from the envisaged applications of the materials. As such, the research reviewed here has been guided along three thematic lines: 1) magnetic nanosorbents for water treatment technologies, namely by using biocomposites and graphite-like nanoplatelets; 2) nanocomposites for photocatalysis (e.g., TiO2/Fe3O4 and POM supported graphene oxide photocatalysts; photoactive membranes) and 3) nanostructured substrates for contaminant detection using surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), namely polymers loaded with Ag/Au colloids and magneto-plasmonic nanostructures. This research is motivated by the firm believe that these nanomaterials have potential for contributing to the solution of environmental problems and, conversely, will not be part of the problem. Therefore, assessment of the impact of nanoengineered materials on eco-systems is important and research in this area has also been developed by collaborative projects involving experts in nanotoxicity. The above topics are reviewed here by presenting a brief conceptual framework together with illustrative case studies, in some cases with original research results, mainly focusing on the chemistry of the nanomaterials investigated for target applications. Finally, near-future developments in this research area are put in perspective, forecasting realistic solutions for the application of colloidal nanoparticles in water cleaning technologies.
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- Ana C. Estrada
- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology and CESAM-Centre of Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology and CESAM-Centre of Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
- *Correspondence: Tito Trindade,
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Fernandes T, Fateixa S, Ferro M, Nogueira HI, Daniel-da-Silva AL, Trindade T. Colloidal dendritic nanostructures of gold and silver for SERS analysis of water pollutants. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Fernandes T, Fateixa S, Nogueira HIS, Daniel-da-Silva AL, Trindade T. Dendrimer-Based Gold Nanostructures for SERS Detection of Pesticides in Water. Eur J Inorg Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.201901134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Tiago Fernandes
- Department of Chemistry-CICECO Aveiro Institute of Materials; University of Aveiro; 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry-CICECO Aveiro Institute of Materials; University of Aveiro; 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry-CICECO Aveiro Institute of Materials; University of Aveiro; 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry-CICECO Aveiro Institute of Materials; University of Aveiro; 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry-CICECO Aveiro Institute of Materials; University of Aveiro; 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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Pinheiro PC, Daniel-da-Silva AL, Nogueira HIS, Trindade T. Functionalized Inorganic Nanoparticles for Magnetic Separation and SERS Detection of Water Pollutants. Eur J Inorg Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.201800132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Paula C. Pinheiro
- Department of Chemistry-CICECO; University of Aveiro; 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry-CICECO; University of Aveiro; 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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Fateixa S, Raposo M, Nogueira H, Trindade T. A general strategy to prepare SERS active filter membranes for extraction and detection of pesticides in water. Talanta 2018; 182:558-566. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2018.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2017] [Revised: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 02/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Sun J, Gong L, Lu Y, Wang D, Gong Z, Fan M. Dual functional PDMS sponge SERS substrate for the on-site detection of pesticides both on fruit surfaces and in juice. Analyst 2018; 143:2689-2695. [DOI: 10.1039/c8an00476e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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A versatile dual-functional polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) sponge Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) substrate has been fabricated for the on-site detection of pesticide residues both on the surface and in solution with minimum or no sample pretreatment.
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- Ji Sun
- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering
- Southwest Jiaotong University
- Chengdu
- China
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- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering
- Southwest Jiaotong University
- Chengdu
- China
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- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering
- Southwest Jiaotong University
- Chengdu
- China
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- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering
- Southwest Jiaotong University
- Chengdu
- China
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- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering
- Southwest Jiaotong University
- Chengdu
- China
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- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering
- Southwest Jiaotong University
- Chengdu
- China
- State-province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Spatial Information Technology of High-Speed Rail Safety
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Fateixa S, Nogueira HIS, Trindade T. Hybrid nanostructures for SERS: materials development and chemical detection. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2015; 17:21046-71. [PMID: 25960180 DOI: 10.1039/c5cp01032b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 130] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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This review focuses on recent developments in hybrid and nanostructured substrates for SERS (surface-enhanced Raman scattering) studies. Thus substrates composed of at least two distinct types of materials, in which one is a SERS active metal, are considered here aiming at their use as platforms for chemical detection in a variety of contexts. Fundamental aspects related to the SERS effect and plasmonic behaviour of nanometals are briefly introduced. The materials described include polymer nanocomposites containing metal nanoparticles and coupled inorganic nanophases. Chemical approaches to tailor the morphological features of these substrates in order to get high SERS activity are reviewed. Finally, some perspectives for practical applications in the context of chemical detection of analytes using such hybrid platforms are presented.
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- Sara Fateixa
- Department of Chemistry-CICECO University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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