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Liang J, Zou Z, Zhao Z, Hui B, Tian W, Zhang K. Intelligent Gas Detection: g-C 3N 4/Polypyrrole Decorated Alginate Paper as Smart Selective NH 3/NO 2 Sensors at Room Temperature. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:12516-12524. [PMID: 38917357 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c01242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Chemiresistive NH3/NO2 sensors are attracting considerable attention for use in air-conditioning systems. However, the existing sensors suffer from cross-sensitivity, detection limit, and power consumption, owing to the inadequate charge-transfer ability of gas-sensing materials. Herein, we develop a flexible NH3/NO2 sensor based on graphitic carbon nitride/polypyrrole decorated alginate paper (AP@g-CN/PPy). The flexible sensor can work at room temperature and exhibits a positive response of 23-246% and a negative response of 37-262% toward 0.1-5 ppm of NH3 and NO2, which is ∼4.5 times and ∼7.0 times higher than a pristine PPy sensor. Moreover, the sensor exhibits flexibility, reproducibility, long-term stability, anti-interference, and high resilience to humidity, indicating its promising potential in real applications. Using the 9 feature parameters extracted from the transient response, a matched deep learning model was developed to achieve qualitative recognition of different types of gases with distinguished decision boundaries. This work not only provides an alternative gas-sensing material for dual NH3/NO2 sensing but also establishes an intelligent strategy to identify hazardous gases under an interfering atmosphere.
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- Junxuan Liang
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tarim University, Alar 843300, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tarim University, Alar 843300, PR China
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Zhang W, Chen X, Chen Y, Li HY, Liu H. Construction of semiconductor nanocomposites for room-temperature gas sensors. NANOSCALE 2024. [PMID: 38919996 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00441h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Gas sensors are essential for ensuring public safety and improving quality of life. Room-temperature gas sensors are notable for their potential economic benefits and low energy consumption, and their expected integration with wearable electronics, making them a focal point of contemporary research. Advances in nanomaterials and low-dimensional semiconductors have significantly contributed to the enhancement of room-temperature gas sensors. These advancements have focused on improving sensitivity, selectivity, and response/recovery times, with nanocomposites offering distinct advantages. The discussion here focuses on the use of semiconductor nanocomposites for gas sensing at room temperature, and provides a review of the latest synthesis techniques for these materials. This involves the precise adjustment of chemical compositions, microstructures, and morphologies. In addition, the design principles and potential functional mechanisms are examined. This is crucial for deepening the understanding and enhancing the operational capabilities of sensors. We also highlight the challenges faced in scaling up the production of nanocomposite materials. Looking ahead, semiconductor nanocomposites are expected to drive innovation in gas sensor technology due to their carefully crafted design and construction, paving the way for their extensive use in various sectors.
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- Wenjian Zhang
- School of Integrated Circuits, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Optics Valley Laboratory, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China.
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Optics Valley Laboratory, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China.
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Optics Valley Laboratory, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China.
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Optics Valley Laboratory, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China.
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Devices Application, Wenzhou Advanced Manufacturing Institute of HUST, 1085 Meiquan Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, P. R. China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Optics Valley Laboratory, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China.
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Kholuiskaya SN, Siracusa V, Mukhametova GM, Wasserman LA, Kovalenko VV, Iordanskii AL. An Approach to a Silver Conductive Ink for Inkjet Printer Technology. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1731. [PMID: 38932081 PMCID: PMC11207476 DOI: 10.3390/polym16121731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Silver-based metal-organic decomposition inks composed of silver salts, complexing agents and volatile solvents are now the subject of much research due to the simplicity and variability of their preparation, their high stability and their relatively low sintering temperature. The use of this type of ink in inkjet printing allows for improved cost-effective and environmentally friendly technology for the production of electrical devices, including flexible electronics. An approach to producing a silver salt-based reactive ink for jet printing has been developed. The test images were printed with an inkjet printer onto polyimide substrates, and two-stage thermal sintering was carried out at temperatures of 60 °C and 100-180 °C. The structure and electrical properties of the obtained conductive lines were investigated. As a result, under optimal conditions an electrically conductive film with low surface resistance of approximately 3 Ω/square can be formed.
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- Svetlana N. Kholuiskaya
- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Science (RAS), 4 Kosygina St., 119991 Moscow, Russia; (G.M.M.); (V.V.K.); (A.L.I.)
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- Department of Chemical Science (DSC), University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Science (RAS), 4 Kosygina St., 119991 Moscow, Russia; (G.M.M.); (V.V.K.); (A.L.I.)
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- Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, RAS, 4 Kosygina St., 119334 Moscow, Russia;
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Science (RAS), 4 Kosygina St., 119991 Moscow, Russia; (G.M.M.); (V.V.K.); (A.L.I.)
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Science (RAS), 4 Kosygina St., 119991 Moscow, Russia; (G.M.M.); (V.V.K.); (A.L.I.)
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Fadil D, Sharma J, Rizu MI, Llobet E. Direct or Indirect Sonication in Ecofriendly MoS 2 Dispersion for NO 2 and NH 3 Gas-Sensing Applications. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:25297-25308. [PMID: 38882072 PMCID: PMC11171087 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c03166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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Unlike the most used, this study explores the effects of direct and indirect sonication methods on the dispersion and gas sensing performance of MoS2 nanoflakes. The obtained dispersions are characterized using various techniques, such as field emission scanning electron microscopy, high resolution transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, dynamic light scattering, and Raman and X-ray diffraction, to evaluate their morphological and structural properties. Gas sensing measurements are conducted using exfoliated MoS2 on interdigitated electrode structures, and the response to multiple gases is recorded. The sensitivity and selectivity of the sensors are analyzed and compared between the direct and indirect sonication methods. The results demonstrate that both direct and indirect methods lead to the formation of well-dispersed MoS2 multilayer nanosheets, whereas the indirect approach exhibits a uniform and bigger flake size. Gas sensing experiments reveal that the MoS2 nanoflakes prepared via indirect sonication have enhanced sensitivity by 17 and 46% toward NO2 and NH3 gases, respectively, compared to the ones achieved by the direct sonication method. Both methods demonstrated its selectivity for NO2 and NH3 and the preferential temperature to detect NO2 and NH3 gas are 50 and 100 °C, respectively. This research contributes to the development of eco-friendly MoS2-based gas sensors by providing insights into the influence of direct (probe) and indirect (bath) sonication methods on dispersion quality and gas sensing performance. The findings highlight the potential of indirect sonication as a reliable technique for fabricating high-performance MoS2 gas sensors, opening venues for the design and optimization of eco-friendly sensing platforms for environmental monitoring and industrial applications.
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- Dalal Fadil
- Departament d'Enginyeria Electrònica, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona 43007, Spain
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Electrònica, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona 43007, Spain
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Electrònica, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona 43007, Spain
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Electrònica, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona 43007, Spain
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Zhao Z, Yao L, Zhang S, Shi Q, Rahmatullah ABM, Wu L. Room temperature NH 3 gas sensor based on In(OH) 3/Ti 3C 2T x nanocomposites. Mikrochim Acta 2024; 191:371. [PMID: 38839652 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-024-06455-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Industrialization and agricultural demand have both improved human life and led to environmental contamination. Especially the discharge of a lot of poisonous and harmful gases, including ammonia, ammonia pollution has become a pressing problem. High concentrations of ammonia can pose significant threats to both the environment and human health. Therefore, accurate monitoring and detection of ammonia gas are crucial. To address this challenge, we have developed an ammonia gas sensor using In(OH)3/Ti3C2Tx nanocomposites through an in-situ electrostatic self-assembly process. This sensor was thoroughly characterized using advanced techniques like XRD, XPS, BET, and TEM. In our tests, the I/M-2 sensor exhibited remarkable performance, achieving a 16.8% response to 100 ppm NH3 at room temperature, which is a 3.5-fold improvement over the pure Ti3C2Tx MXene sensor. Moreover, it provides swift response time (20 s), high response to low NH3 concentrations (≤ 10 ppm), and excellent long-term stability (30 days). These exceptional characteristics indicate the immense potential of our In(OH)3/Ti3C2Tx gas sensor in ammonia detection.
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- Zhihua Zhao
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
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Channegowda M, Verma A, Arabia I, Meda US, Rawal I, Rustagi S, Yadav BC, Dunlop PS, Bhalla N, Chaudhary V. High selectivity and sensitivity through nanoparticle sensors for cleanroom CO 2detection. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:315501. [PMID: 38631327 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad3fbf] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Clean room facilities are becoming more popular in both academic and industry settings, including low-and middle-income countries. This has led to an increased demand for cost-effective gas sensors to monitor air quality. Here we have developed a gas sensor using CoNiO2nanoparticles through combustion method. The sensitivity and selectivity of the sensor towards CO2were influenced by the structure of the nanoparticles, which were affected by the reducing agent (biofuels) used during synthesis. Among all reducing agents, urea found to yield highly crystalline and uniformly distributed CoNiO2nanoparticles, which when developed into sensors showed high sensitivity and selectivity for the detection of CO2gas in the presence of common interfering volatile organic compounds observed in cleanroom facilities including ammonia, formaldehyde, acetone, toluene, ethanol, isopropanol and methanol. In addition, the urea-mediated nanoparticle-based sensors exhibited room temperature operation, high stability, prompt response and recovery rates, and excellent reproducibility. Consequently, the synthesis approach to nanoparticle-based, energy efficient and affordable sensors represent a benchmark for CO2sensing in cleanroom settings.
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- Manjunatha Channegowda
- Center for Nanomaterials and Devices (CND), Department of Chemistry, RV College of Engineering, 560059, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Physics, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow 226025, U.P, India
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- Centre for Hydrogen and Green Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, RV College of Engineering, 560059, Bengaluru, India
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- Centre for Hydrogen and Green Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, RV College of Engineering, 560059, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Physics, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, 110007, Delhi, India
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- Department of Food Technology, School of Applied and Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Uttrakhand, 248002, Dehradun, India
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- Department of Physics, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow 226025, U.P, India
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- Nanotechnology and Integrated Bioengineering Centre (NIBEC), School of Engineering, Ulster University, 2-24 York Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT15 1AP, United Kingdom
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- Nanotechnology and Integrated Bioengineering Centre (NIBEC), School of Engineering, Ulster University, 2-24 York Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT15 1AP, United Kingdom
- Healthcare Technology Hub, Ulster University, 2-24 York Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT15 1AP, United Kingdom
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- Physics Department, Bhagini Nivedita College (BNC), University of Delhi, New Delhi 110043, India
- Centre for Research Impact & Outcome, Chitkara University, Punjab, 140401, India
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Zhu Y, Wei M, Ma X, Ma H, Chen R, Zhang H, Wang X, Ji J, Xue M. Precisely Controlled Polymerization of Two-Dimensional Conducting Polymers in Quasi-Liquid Layer Enables Ultrahigh Sensing Performance. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024; 45:e2400037. [PMID: 38437164 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202400037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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Gas sensors based on conducting polymers offer great potential for high-performance room temperature applications due to their cost-effectiveness, high-sensitivity, and operational advantage. However, their current performance is limited by the deficiency of control in conventional polymerization methods, leading to poor crystallinity and inconsistent material properties. Here, the quasi-liquid layer (QLL) on the ice surface acts as a self-regulating nano-reactor for precise control of thermodynamics and kinetics in the polymerization, resulting in a 7.62 nm thick two-dimensional (2D) polyaniline (PANI) film matching the QLL thickness. The ultra-thin film optimizes the exposure of active sites, enhancing the detection of analyte gases at low concentrations. It is validated by fabricating a chemiresistive gas sensor with the 2D PANI film, demonstrating stable room-temperature detection of ammonia down to 10 ppt in ambient air with an impressive 10% response. This achievement represents the highest sensitivity among sensors of this kind while maintaining excellent selectivity and repeatability. Moreover, the QLL-controlled polymerization strategy offers an alternative route for precise control of the polymerization process for conducting polymers, enabling the creation of advanced materials with enhanced properties.
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- Yucheng Zhu
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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Rodrigues JS, de S M de Freitas A, de Lima LF, Lopes HSM, Maciel CC, Fré LVBV, Pires AAF, de Lima VH, Oliveira VJR, de A Olivati C, Ferreira M, Riul A, Botaro VR. Synthesis of lignin-based carbon/graphene oxide foam and its application as sensors for ammonia gas detection. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131883. [PMID: 38677702 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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The present study highlights the integration of lignin with graphene oxide (GO) and its reduced form (rGO) as a significant advancement within the bio-based products industry. Lignin-phenol-formaldehyde (LPF) resin is used as a carbon source in polyurethane foams, with the addition of 1 %, 2 %, and 4 % of GO and rGO to produce carbon structures thus producing carbon foams (CFs). Two conversion routes are assessed: (i) direct addition with rGO solution, and (ii) GO reduction by heat treatment. Carbon foams are characterized by thermal, structural, and morphological analysis, alongside an assessment of their electrochemical behavior. The thermal decomposition of samples with GO is like those having rGO, indicating the effective removal of oxygen groups in GO by carbonization. The addition of GO and rGO significantly improved the electrochemical properties of CF, with the GO2% sensors displaying 39 % and 62 % larger electroactive area than control and rGO2% sensors, respectively. Furthermore, there is a significant electron transfer improvement in GO sensors, demonstrating a promising potential for ammonia detection. Detailed structural and performance analysis highlights the significant enhancement in electrochemical properties, paving the way for the development of advanced sensors for gas detection, particularly ammonia, with the prospective market demands for durable, simple, cost-effective, and efficient devices.
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- Jéssica S Rodrigues
- Science and Technology Center for Sustainability (CCTS), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), João Leme dos Santos, km 110, 18052-780 Sorocaba, Brazil.
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- Institute of Science and Technology (ICT), Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), 12231-280 São José do Campos, SP, Brazil
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- Portable Chemical Sensors Lab, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), P.O. Box 6154, 13083-970 Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Center for Sustainability (CCTS), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), João Leme dos Santos, km 110, 18052-780 Sorocaba, Brazil; Polymer Materials Characterization Laboratory (LCaMP), Technological College of Sorocaba (FATEC), Eng. Carlos Reinaldo Mendes, 2015, 18013-280 Sorocaba, SP, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Institute of Sorocaba (ICTS), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Av. Três de Março, 511, 18087-180 Sorocaba, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Center for Sustainability (CCTS), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), João Leme dos Santos, km 110, 18052-780 Sorocaba, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Center for Sustainability (CCTS), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), João Leme dos Santos, km 110, 18052-780 Sorocaba, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Center for Sustainability (CCTS), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), João Leme dos Santos, km 110, 18052-780 Sorocaba, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Paulista State University (UNESP), 19060-900 Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Paulista State University (UNESP), 19060-900 Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Center for Sustainability (CCTS), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), João Leme dos Santos, km 110, 18052-780 Sorocaba, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Física Gleb Wataghin, Campinas, SP 13083-859, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Center for Sustainability (CCTS), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), João Leme dos Santos, km 110, 18052-780 Sorocaba, Brazil
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Ma J, Zheng S, Fu Y, Wang X, Qin J, Wu ZS. The status and challenging perspectives of 3D-printed micro-batteries. Chem Sci 2024; 15:5451-5481. [PMID: 38638219 PMCID: PMC11023027 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc06999k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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In the era of the Internet of Things and wearable electronics, 3D-printed micro-batteries with miniaturization, aesthetic diversity and high aspect ratio, have emerged as a recent innovation that solves the problems of limited design diversity, poor flexibility and low mass loading of materials associated with traditional power sources restricted by the slurry-casting method. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of the rational design of 3D-printed materials, inks, methods, configurations and systems is critical to optimize the electrochemical performance of customizable 3D-printed micro-batteries. In this review, we offer a key overview and systematic discussion on 3D-printed micro-batteries, emphasizing the close relationship between printable materials and printing technology, as well as the reasonable design of inks. Initially, we compare the distinct characteristics of various printing technologies, and subsequently emphatically expound the printable components of micro-batteries and general approaches to prepare printable inks. After that, we focus on the outstanding role played by 3D printing design in the device architecture, battery configuration, performance improvement, and system integration. Finally, the future challenges and perspectives concerning high-performance 3D-printed micro-batteries are adequately highlighted and discussed. This comprehensive discussion aims at providing a blueprint for the design and construction of next-generation 3D-printed micro-batteries.
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- Jiaxin Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences 19A Yuquan Road, Shijingshan District Beijing 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
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- College of Science, Henan Agricultural University No. 63 Agricultural Road Zhengzhou 450002 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
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Zhou S, Zhao Y, Xun Y, Wei Z, Yang Y, Yan W, Ding J. Programmable and Modularized Gas Sensor Integrated by 3D Printing. Chem Rev 2024; 124:3608-3643. [PMID: 38498933 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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The rapid advancement of intelligent manufacturing technology has enabled electronic equipment to achieve synergistic design and programmable optimization through computer-aided engineering. Three-dimensional (3D) printing, with the unique characteristics of near-net-shape forming and mold-free fabrication, serves as an effective medium for the materialization of digital designs into usable devices. This methodology is particularly applicable to gas sensors, where performance can be collaboratively optimized by the tailored design of each internal module including composition, microstructure, and architecture. Meanwhile, diverse 3D printing technologies can realize modularized fabrication according to the application requirements. The integration of artificial intelligence software systems further facilitates the output of precise and dependable signals. Simultaneously, the self-learning capabilities of the system also promote programmable optimization for the hardware, fostering continuous improvement of gas sensors for dynamic environments. This review investigates the latest studies on 3D-printed gas sensor devices and relevant components, elucidating the technical features and advantages of different 3D printing processes. A general testing framework for the performance evaluation of customized gas sensors is proposed. Additionally, it highlights the superiority and challenges of programmable and modularized gas sensors, providing a comprehensive reference for material adjustments, structure design, and process modifications for advanced gas sensor devices.
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- Shixiang Zhou
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Temasek Laboratories, National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, 117411, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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Kiaee M, Maeder T, Brugger J. Near-Room-Temperature Detection of Aromatic Compounds with Inkjet-Printed Plasticized Polymer Composites. ACS Sens 2024; 9:1382-1390. [PMID: 38478707 PMCID: PMC10964229 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.3c02406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Chemiresistive gas sensors composed of a thermoplastic polymer matrix and conductive fillers offer various advantages for detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including low power consumption due to near-room-temperature operation, high sensitivity, and inherent selectivity toward VOCs. However, such sensors have a slow response time as the polymer matrix often has a glass transition temperature (Tg) higher than the sensor operating temperature slowing the analyte diffusion to/from the polymer. A plasticizer lowers polymer Tg to match the sensor operation temperature, reducing its response time. In this study, the effect of a plasticizer diethylene glycol dibenzoate (DEGDB) on the sensing properties of polystyrene (PS)-carbon black (CB) composite is investigated to obtain sensors with a fast response time and high sensitivity to VOCs. The sensors are fabricated via drop-on-demand inkjet printing, providing a high degree of control over the sensory film morphology and reproducibility. A design-of-experiment (DoE) approach is adopted to find the optimum ink and print parameters with a minimum number of experiments. As a result, sensors with 30 times faster response time and 25 times higher effective sensitivity are obtained while operating near room temperature (27 °C). Furthermore, the sensors show high sensitivity toward aromatic hydrocarbons (toluene, benzene, and ethylbenzene), with a sub-10 ppm limit of detection (LoD) and a negligible sensitivity toward humidity. Our results show the potential of PS-DEGDB-CB composite as a selective and cost-effective sensory material compatible with large-scale manufacturing techniques for selective near-room-temperature detection of toxic VOCs.
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- Microsystem Laboratory, École Polytechnique Fédérale
de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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Chen Z, Zhou B, Xiao M, Bhowmick T, Karthick Kannan P, Occhipinti LG, Gardner JW, Hasan T. Real-time, noise and drift resilient formaldehyde sensing at room temperature with aerogel filaments. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadk6856. [PMID: 38335291 PMCID: PMC10857368 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adk6856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen, is a common indoor air pollutant. However, its real-time and selective recognition from interfering gases remains challenging, especially for low-power sensors suffering from noise and baseline drift. We report a fully 3D-printed quantum dot/graphene-based aerogel sensor for highly sensitive and real-time recognition of formaldehyde at room temperature. By optimizing the morphology and doping of printed structures, we achieve a record-high and stable response of 15.23% for 1 part per million formaldehyde and an ultralow detection limit of 8.02 parts per billion consuming only ∼130-microwatt power. On the basis of measured dynamic response snapshots, we also develop intelligent computational algorithms for robust and accurate detection in real time despite simulated substantial noise and baseline drift, hitherto unachievable for room temperature sensors. Our framework in combining materials engineering, structural design, and computational algorithm to capture dynamic response offers unprecedented real-time identification capabilities of formaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds at room temperature.
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- Zhuo Chen
- Cambridge Graphene Centre, University of Cambridge, 9 JJ Thomson Ave., Cambridge CB3 0FA, UK
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- Cambridge Graphene Centre, University of Cambridge, 9 JJ Thomson Ave., Cambridge CB3 0FA, UK
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- Cambridge Graphene Centre, University of Cambridge, 9 JJ Thomson Ave., Cambridge CB3 0FA, UK
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- Cambridge Graphene Centre, University of Cambridge, 9 JJ Thomson Ave., Cambridge CB3 0FA, UK
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- Cambridge Graphene Centre, University of Cambridge, 9 JJ Thomson Ave., Cambridge CB3 0FA, UK
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- Cambridge Graphene Centre, University of Cambridge, 9 JJ Thomson Ave., Cambridge CB3 0FA, UK
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Bianki MA, Guertin R, Lemieux-Leduc C, Peter YA. Temperature Sensitivity Control of an Inkjet-Printed Optical Resonator on Pillar. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:5067-5074. [PMID: 38231197 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c14406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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We report a whispering gallery mode resonator on a pillar using inkjet printing combined with traditional microfabrication techniques. This approach enables several different polymers on the same chip for sensing applications. However, polymers inherently exhibit sensitivity to multiple stimuli. To mitigate temperature sensitivity, careful selection of design parameters is crucial. By precisely tuning the undercut-to-radius ratio of the resonator, a linear dependence in temperature sensitivity ranging from -41.5 pm/°C to 23.4 pm/°C, with a zero-crossing point at 47.6% is achieved. Consequently, it is feasible to fabricate sensing devices based on undercut microdroplets with minimal temperature sensitivity. The lowest measured temperature sensitivity obtained was 5.9 pm/°C, for a resonator with an undercut-to-radius ratio of 53%.
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- Marc-Antoine Bianki
- Department of Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, Quebec H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Department of Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, Quebec H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Department of Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, Quebec H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Department of Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, Quebec H3T 1J4, Canada
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Katiyar AK, Hoang AT, Xu D, Hong J, Kim BJ, Ji S, Ahn JH. 2D Materials in Flexible Electronics: Recent Advances and Future Prospectives. Chem Rev 2024; 124:318-419. [PMID: 38055207 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Flexible electronics have recently gained considerable attention due to their potential to provide new and innovative solutions to a wide range of challenges in various electronic fields. These electronics require specific material properties and performance because they need to be integrated into a variety of surfaces or folded and rolled for newly formatted electronics. Two-dimensional (2D) materials have emerged as promising candidates for flexible electronics due to their unique mechanical, electrical, and optical properties, as well as their compatibility with other materials, enabling the creation of various flexible electronic devices. This article provides a comprehensive review of the progress made in developing flexible electronic devices using 2D materials. In addition, it highlights the key aspects of materials, scalable material production, and device fabrication processes for flexible applications, along with important examples of demonstrations that achieved breakthroughs in various flexible and wearable electronic applications. Finally, we discuss the opportunities, current challenges, potential solutions, and future investigative directions about this field.
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- Ajit Kumar Katiyar
- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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Lim GH, Kim IY, Park JY, Choa YH, Lim JH. Anodic Aluminum Oxide-Based Chemi-Capacitive Sensor for Ethanol Gas. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 14:70. [PMID: 38202525 PMCID: PMC10780559 DOI: 10.3390/nano14010070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Alcohol ingested by humans can be analyzed via breath tests; however, approximately 1% can be excreted via the skin. In this paper, we present a capacitive sensor using hydrophobically treated anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) capable of detecting alcohol excreted through the epidermis. The degree of hydrophobicity based on the duration of exposure to 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane vapor comprising a small number of Si-NH2 functional groups on the AAO surface was confirmed and the optimal exposure time was confirmed to be 60 min. The hydrophobized AAO showed a 4.8% reduction in sensitivity to moisture. Simultaneously, the sensitivity of the sensor to ethanol decreased by only 12%. Lastly, the fabricated sensor was successfully operated by attaching it to an ankle-type breathalyzer.
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- Gi-Hwan Lim
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea; (G.-H.L.); (I.-Y.K.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea; (G.-H.L.); (I.-Y.K.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan 15588, Republic of Korea; (J.-Y.P.); (Y.-H.C.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan 15588, Republic of Korea; (J.-Y.P.); (Y.-H.C.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea; (G.-H.L.); (I.-Y.K.)
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Hassan MS, Zaman S, Dantzler JZR, Leyva DH, Mahmud MS, Ramirez JM, Gomez SG, Lin Y. 3D Printed Integrated Sensors: From Fabrication to Applications-A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:3148. [PMID: 38133045 PMCID: PMC10745374 DOI: 10.3390/nano13243148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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The integration of 3D printed sensors into hosting structures has become a growing area of research due to simplified assembly procedures, reduced system complexity, and lower fabrication cost. Embedding 3D printed sensors into structures or bonding the sensors on surfaces are the two techniques for the integration of sensors. This review extensively discusses the fabrication of sensors through different additive manufacturing techniques. Various additive manufacturing techniques dedicated to manufacture sensors as well as their integration techniques during the manufacturing process will be discussed. This review will also discuss the basic sensing mechanisms of integrated sensors and their applications. It has been proven that integrating 3D printed sensors into infrastructures can open new possibilities for research and development in additive manufacturing and sensor materials for smart goods and the Internet of Things.
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- Md Sahid Hassan
- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA; (S.Z.); (J.Z.R.D.); (D.H.L.); (M.S.M.); (J.M.R.); (S.G.G.)
- Aerospace Center, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA; (S.Z.); (J.Z.R.D.); (D.H.L.); (M.S.M.); (J.M.R.); (S.G.G.)
- Aerospace Center, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA; (S.Z.); (J.Z.R.D.); (D.H.L.); (M.S.M.); (J.M.R.); (S.G.G.)
- Aerospace Center, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA; (S.Z.); (J.Z.R.D.); (D.H.L.); (M.S.M.); (J.M.R.); (S.G.G.)
- Aerospace Center, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA; (S.Z.); (J.Z.R.D.); (D.H.L.); (M.S.M.); (J.M.R.); (S.G.G.)
- Aerospace Center, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA; (S.Z.); (J.Z.R.D.); (D.H.L.); (M.S.M.); (J.M.R.); (S.G.G.)
- Aerospace Center, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA; (S.Z.); (J.Z.R.D.); (D.H.L.); (M.S.M.); (J.M.R.); (S.G.G.)
- Aerospace Center, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA; (S.Z.); (J.Z.R.D.); (D.H.L.); (M.S.M.); (J.M.R.); (S.G.G.)
- Aerospace Center, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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Tay RY, Song Y, Yao DR, Gao W. Direct-Ink-Writing 3D-Printed Bioelectronics. MATERIALS TODAY (KIDLINGTON, ENGLAND) 2023; 71:135-151. [PMID: 38222250 PMCID: PMC10786343 DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2023.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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The development of wearable and implantable bioelectronics has garnered significant momentum in recent years, driven by the ever-increasing demand for personalized health monitoring, remote patient management, and real-time physiological data collection. The elevated sophistication and advancement of these devices have thus led to the use of many new and unconventional materials which cannot be fulfilled through traditional manufacturing techniques. Three-dimension (3D) printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is an emerging technology that opens new opportunities to fabricate next-generation bioelectronic devices. Some significant advantages include its capacity for material versatility and design freedom, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing efficiency with enhanced capabilities. This review provides an overview of the recent advances in 3D printing of bioelectronics, particularly direct ink writing (DIW), encompassing the methodologies, materials, and applications that have emerged in this rapidly evolving field. This review showcases the broad range of bioelectronic devices fabricated through 3D printing including wearable biophysical sensors, biochemical sensors, electrophysiological sensors, energy devices, multimodal systems, implantable devices, and soft robots. This review will also discuss the advantages, existing challenges, and outlook of applying DIW 3D printing for the development of bioelectronic devices toward healthcare applications.
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- Roland Yingjie Tay
- Andrew and Peggy Cherng Department of Medical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California, 91125, USA
- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- Andrew and Peggy Cherng Department of Medical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California, 91125, USA
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- Andrew and Peggy Cherng Department of Medical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California, 91125, USA
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- Andrew and Peggy Cherng Department of Medical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California, 91125, USA
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Zhu X, Li Y, Cao P, Li P, Xing X, Yu Y, Guo R, Yang H. Recent Advances of Graphene Quantum Dots in Chemiresistive Gas Sensors. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2880. [PMID: 37947725 PMCID: PMC10647816 DOI: 10.3390/nano13212880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Graphene quantum dots (GQDs), as 0D graphene nanomaterials, have aroused increasing interest in chemiresistive gas sensors owing to their remarkable physicochemical properties and tunable electronic structures. Research on GQDs has been booming over the past decades, and a number of excellent review articles have been provided on various other sensing principles of GQDs, such as fluorescence-based ion-sensing, bio-sensing, bio-imaging, and electrochemical, photoelectrochemical, and electrochemiluminescence sensing, and therapeutic, energy and catalysis applications. However, so far, there is no single review article on the application of GQDs in the field of chemiresistive gas sensing. This is our primary inspiration for writing this review, with a focus on the chemiresistive gas sensors reported using GQD-based composites. In this review, the various synthesized strategies of GQDs and its composites, gas sensing enhancement mechanisms, and the resulting sensing characteristics are presented. Finally, the current challenges and future prospects of GQDs in the abovementioned application filed have been discussed for the more rational design of advanced GQDs-based gas-sensing materials and innovative gas sensors with novel functionalities.
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- Xiaofeng Zhu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China;
- Institute for Smart Ageing, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing 100089, China; (Y.L.); (P.C.); (P.L.); (X.X.); (Y.Y.)
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- Institute for Smart Ageing, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing 100089, China; (Y.L.); (P.C.); (P.L.); (X.X.); (Y.Y.)
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- Institute for Smart Ageing, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing 100089, China; (Y.L.); (P.C.); (P.L.); (X.X.); (Y.Y.)
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- Institute for Smart Ageing, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing 100089, China; (Y.L.); (P.C.); (P.L.); (X.X.); (Y.Y.)
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- Institute for Smart Ageing, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing 100089, China; (Y.L.); (P.C.); (P.L.); (X.X.); (Y.Y.)
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- Institute for Smart Ageing, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing 100089, China; (Y.L.); (P.C.); (P.L.); (X.X.); (Y.Y.)
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- Institute for Smart Ageing, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing 100089, China; (Y.L.); (P.C.); (P.L.); (X.X.); (Y.Y.)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China;
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Hooshmand S, Kassanos P, Keshavarz M, Duru P, Kayalan CI, Kale İ, Bayazit MK. Wearable Nano-Based Gas Sensors for Environmental Monitoring and Encountered Challenges in Optimization. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:8648. [PMID: 37896744 PMCID: PMC10611361 DOI: 10.3390/s23208648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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With a rising emphasis on public safety and quality of life, there is an urgent need to ensure optimal air quality, both indoors and outdoors. Detecting toxic gaseous compounds plays a pivotal role in shaping our sustainable future. This review aims to elucidate the advancements in smart wearable (nano)sensors for monitoring harmful gaseous pollutants, such as ammonia (NH3), nitric oxide (NO), nitrous oxide (N2O), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), sulfur dioxide (SO2), ozone (O3), hydrocarbons (CxHy), and hydrogen fluoride (HF). Differentiating this review from its predecessors, we shed light on the challenges faced in enhancing sensor performance and offer a deep dive into the evolution of sensing materials, wearable substrates, electrodes, and types of sensors. Noteworthy materials for robust detection systems encompass 2D nanostructures, carbon nanomaterials, conducting polymers, nanohybrids, and metal oxide semiconductors. A dedicated section dissects the significance of circuit integration, miniaturization, real-time sensing, repeatability, reusability, power efficiency, gas-sensitive material deposition, selectivity, sensitivity, stability, and response/recovery time, pinpointing gaps in the current knowledge and offering avenues for further research. To conclude, we provide insights and suggestions for the prospective trajectory of smart wearable nanosensors in addressing the extant challenges.
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- Sara Hooshmand
- Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Tuzla, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- The Hamlyn Centre, Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College London, South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ, UK;
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ, UK
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- The Hamlyn Centre, Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College London, South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ, UK;
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey; (P.D.); (C.I.K.)
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey; (P.D.); (C.I.K.)
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- Applied DSP and VLSI Research Group, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Westminster, London W1W 6UW, UK;
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- Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Tuzla, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey; (P.D.); (C.I.K.)
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Girma HG, Ryu KY, Tang X, Ryu GS, Wang R, Kim Y, Choi JO, Lee HM, Jeon S, Jung SH, Park JM, Jung YJ, Kim JY, Hwang DH, Noh YY, Lim B, Kong H, Kim SH. Large-Area Printed Oxide Film Sensors Enabling Ultrasensitive and Dual Electrical/Colorimetric Detection of Hydrogen at Room Temperature. ACS Sens 2023; 8:3004-3013. [PMID: 37487692 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.3c00469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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Commercial hydrogen (H2) sensors operate at high temperatures, which increases power consumption and poses a safety risk owing to the flammable nature of H2. Here, a polymer-noble metal-metal oxide film is fabricated using the spin-coating and printing methods to realize a highly sensitive, low-voltage operation, wide-operating-concentration, and near-monoselective H2 sensor at room temperature. The H2 sensors with an optimized thickness of Pd nanoparticles and SnO2 showed an extremely high response of 16,623 with a response time of 6 s and a recovery time of 5 s at room temperature and 2% H2. At the same time, printed flexible sensors demonstrate excellent sensitivity, with a response of 2300 at 2% H2. The excellent sensing performance at room temperature is due to the optimal SnO2 thickness, corresponding to the Debye length and the oxygen and H2 spillover caused by the optimized coverage of the Pd catalyst. Furthermore, multistructures of WO3 and SnO2 films are used to fabricate a new type of dual-signal sensor, which demonstrated simultaneous conductance and transmittance, i.e., color change. This work provides an effective strategy to develop robust, flexible, transparent, and long-lasting H2 sensors through large-area printing processes based on polymer-metal-metal oxide nanostructures.
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- Henok Getachew Girma
- Research Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
- KRICT School, Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute of Nature Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Gyeongnam, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
- College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry and Chemistry Institute for Functional Materials, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry and Chemistry Institute for Functional Materials, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemistry Institute for Functional Materials, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
- Department of Engineering Chemistry, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute of Nature Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Gyeongnam, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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Li M, Zeng Y, Huang Z, Zhang L, Liu Y. Vertical Graphene-Based Printed Electrochemical Biosensor for Simultaneous Detection of Four Alzheimer's Disease Blood Biomarkers. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:758. [PMID: 37622844 PMCID: PMC10452345 DOI: 10.3390/bios13080758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Early detection and timely intervention play a vital role in the effective management of Alzheimer's disease. Currently, the diagnostic accuracy for Alzheimer's disease based on a single blood biomarker is relatively low, and the combined use of multiple blood biomarkers can greatly improve diagnostic accuracy. Herein, we report a printed electrochemical biosensor based on vertical graphene (VG) modified with gold nanoparticles (VG@nanoAu) for the simultaneous detection of four Alzheimer's disease blood biomarkers. The printed electrochemical electrode array was constructed by laser etching and inkjet printing. Then gold nanoparticles were modified onto the working electrode surface via electrodeposition to further improve the sensitivity of the sensor. In addition, the entire printed electrochemical sensing system incorporates an electrochemical micro-workstation and a smartphone. The customized electrochemical micro-workstation incorporates four electro-chemical control chips, enabling the sensor to simultaneously analyze four biomarkers. Consequently, the printed electrochemical sensing system exhibits excellent analytical performance due to the large surface area, biocompatibility, and good conductivity of VG@nanoAu. The detection limit of the sensing system for Aβ40, Aβ42, T-tau, and P-tau181 was 0.072, 0.089, 0.071, and 0.051 pg/mL, respectively, which meets the detection requirements of Alzheimer's disease blood biomarkers. The printed electrochemical sensing system also exhibits good specificity and stability. This work has great value and promising prospects for early Alzheimer's disease diagnosis using blood biomarkers.
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- Longgang Central Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518116, China; (M.L.); (Y.Z.); (Z.H.)
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- Longgang Central Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518116, China; (M.L.); (Y.Z.); (Z.H.)
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Peng L, Su Y, Yang X, Sui G. A liquid metal/carbon nanotubes complex enabling ultra-fast polymerization of super-robust, stretchable adhesive hydrogels for highly sensitive sensor. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 638:313-323. [PMID: 36746050 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.01.128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) usually served as conductive and reinforcing nanofillers for making nanocomposites have never been reported to play a role in accelerating fabrication of hydrogels. Herein, we report an important discovery that by involving CNTs and liquid metal (LM) to form a complex (LM@CNTs), multifunctional hydrogels are rapidly prepared from vinyl monomers without heating or adding any initiators and crosslinkers. Study results demonstrate that LM@CNTs not only performs as both initiator and crosslinker for synthesizing hydrogels, but also dramatically reduces the polymerization duration from 3 days to minute levels, compared with that of only LM involved in hydrogel fabrication. Specifically, the complex initiates (<60 s) and crosslinks (<8min) monomers to form the high-performance hydrogels, which significantly reduces energy consumptions. The resulting polyacrylic acid (PAA) hydrogel possesses super stretchability (∼1200 %), high tensile strength (0.96 MPa), outstanding strain sensitivity (Gauge factor = 15.40 at 300-500 % strain), and excellent adhesion to various substrate surfaces. Additionally, the injectable molding performance will benefit the mass production of the hydrogels, which exhibits great potential for applications of wearable flexible sensors. This study provides an environmentally friendly, rapid polymerization, and energy-saving strategy by effectively applying nano-fillers for viable fabrication and application of multifunctional hydrogels.
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- Lin Peng
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China.
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Liu Y, Zhu H, Xing L, Bu Q, Ren D, Sun B. Recent advances in inkjet-printing technologies for flexible/wearable electronics. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:6025-6051. [PMID: 36892458 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr05649f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The rapid development of flexible/wearable electronics requires novel fabricating strategies. Among the state-of-the-art techniques, inkjet printing has aroused considerable interest due to the possibility of large-scale fabricating flexible electronic devices with good reliability, high time efficiency, a low manufacturing cost, and so on. In this review, based on the working principle, recent advances in the inkjet printing technology in the field of flexible/wearable electronics are summarized, including flexible supercapacitors, transistors, sensors, thermoelectric generators, wearable fabric, and for radio frequency identification. In addition, some current challenges and future opportunities in this area are also addressed. We hope this review article can give positive suggestions to the researchers in the area of flexible electronics.
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- Yu Liu
- College of Electronics and Information, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR. China.
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- College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR China
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- College of Electronics and Information, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR. China.
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- College of Computer Science and Technology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR. China
- Weihai Innovation Research Institute of Qingdao University, Weihai 264200, PR. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, PR. China.
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- College of Electronics and Information, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR. China.
- Weihai Innovation Research Institute of Qingdao University, Weihai 264200, PR. China
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Zhu C, Zhou T, Xia H, Zhang T. Flexible Room-Temperature Ammonia Gas Sensors Based on PANI-MWCNTs/PDMS Film for Breathing Analysis and Food Safety. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1158. [PMID: 37049261 PMCID: PMC10097228 DOI: 10.3390/nano13071158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Gas sensors have played a critical role in healthcare, atmospheric environmental monitoring, military applications and so on. In particular, flexible sensing devices are of great interest, benefitting from flexibility and wearability. However, developing flexible gas sensors with a high sensitivity, great stability and workability is still challenging. In this work, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were grown on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) films, which were further modified with polyaniline (PANI) using a simple chemical oxidation synthesis. The superior flexibility of the PANI-MWCNTs/PDMS film enabled a stable initial resistance value, even under bending conditions. The flexible sensor showed excellent NH3 sensing performances, including a high response (11.8 ± 0.2 for 40 ppm of NH3) and a low limit of detection (10 ppb) at room temperature. Moreover, the effect of a humid environment on the NH3 sensing performances was investigated. The results show that the response of the sensor is enhanced under high humidity conditions because water molecules can promote the adsorption of NH3 on the PANI-MWCNTs/PDMS films. In addition, the PANI-MWCNTs/PDMS film sensor had the abilities of detecting NH3 in the simulated breath of patients with kidney disease and the freshness of shrimp. These above results reveal the potential application of the PANI-MWCNTs/PDMS sensor for monitoring NH3 in human breath and food.
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Meng L, Wang W, Xu B, Qin J, Zhang K, Liu H. Solution-Processed Flexible Transparent Electrodes for Printable Electronics. ACS NANO 2023; 17:4180-4192. [PMID: 36826227 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c10999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Flexible transparent electrodes (FTEs) have been widely witnessed in various printable electronic devices, especially those involving light. So far, solution processes have demonstrated increasing advantages in preparing FTEs not only in their mild operation conditions and high-throughput but also in the diversity in micropatterning conductive nanomaterials into networks. For the FTEs, both high transparency and high conductivity are desirable, which therefore create requirements for the conductive network by considering the trade-off relationship between the coverage and the micropatterns of the network. In addition, the conductive networks also affect the flexibility of FTEs due to the deformation during bending/stretching. Consequently, solution processes capable of micropatterning conductive nanomaterials including nanoparticles, nanowires/polymers, and graphene/MXene play a crucial role in determining the performance of FTEs. Here, we reviewed recent research progress on solution-processed FTEs, including the solution processes, the solution-processable conductive nanomaterials and the substrates for making FTEs, and applications of FTEs in flexible electronics. Finally, we proposed several perspective outlooks of the FTEs, which aim at not only the enhanced performance but also the performances in extreme conditions and in integration. We believe that the review would offer inspiration for developing functional FTEs.
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- Lili Meng
- Ji Hua Laboratory, Foshan 528000, Guangdong, P.R. China
- Research Institute for Frontier Science, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P.R. China
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- Ji Hua Laboratory, Foshan 528000, Guangdong, P.R. China
- Research Institute for Frontier Science, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P.R. China
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Zhang N, Tong M, Shi Z, Yang J, Chen B, Li C, Guo C. Screen printed electrodes on interfacial Pt-CuO/carbon nanofiber functional ink for real-time qualification of cell released hydrogen peroxide. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1245:340829. [PMID: 36737132 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.340829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Screen printed electrode (SPE) on carbon-based inks exhibits promising applications in biosensing, environment protection and food safety. We report here a unique carbon-based material comprising Pt-CuO nanocrystal interfacially anchored on functionalized carbon nanofiber (Pt-CuO@FCNF) and its functional ink to build SPE for ultrasensitive detection of cell released H2O2. Pt-CuO@FCNF is fabricated using a one-pot and mass production method through direct pyrolysis of Pt and CuO precursors together with FCNF. FCNF with 1-D structure and high electrical conductivity can interfically anchor Pt-CuO nanocrystal, which synergically promotes rich active site and catalytic activity towards H2O2. Pt-CuO@FCNF exhibits a wide linear response of 0.4 μM-11 mM, a low detection limit of 17 nM, a fast response time of 1.0 s, and good selectivity. Eventually, Pt-CuO@FCNF SPE realizes real-time and ultrasensitive qualification of H2O2 released from both normal and cancer cells.
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- Ning Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China; Institute of Advanced Cross-field Science, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China; Institute of Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China; Institute of Advanced Cross-field Science, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China.
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Yuan M, Zhang X, Wang J, Zhao Y. Recent Progress of Energy-Storage-Device-Integrated Sensing Systems. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13040645. [PMID: 36839014 PMCID: PMC9964226 DOI: 10.3390/nano13040645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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With the rapid prosperity of the Internet of things, intelligent human-machine interaction and health monitoring are becoming the focus of attention. Wireless sensing systems, especially self-powered sensing systems that can work continuously and sustainably for a long time without an external power supply have been successfully explored and developed. Yet, the system integrated by energy-harvester needs to be exposed to a specific energy source to drive the work, which provides limited application scenarios, low stability, and poor continuity. Integrating the energy storage unit and sensing unit into a single system may provide efficient ways to solve these above problems, promoting potential applications in portable and wearable electronics. In this review, we focus on recent advances in energy-storage-device-integrated sensing systems for wearable electronics, including tactile sensors, temperature sensors, chemical and biological sensors, and multifunctional sensing systems, because of their universal utilization in the next generation of smart personal electronics. Finally, the future perspectives of energy-storage-device-integrated sensing systems are discussed.
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Synergistic coupling of 0D–2D heterostructure from ZnO and Ti3C2T MXene-derived TiO2 for boosted NO2 detection at room temperature. NANO MATERIALS SCIENCE 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2023.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Ma T, Zhang J, Zhang L, Zhang Q, Xu X, Xiong Y, Ying Y, Fu Y. Recent advances in determination applications of emerging films based on nanomaterials. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 311:102828. [PMID: 36587470 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Sensitive and facile detection of analytes is crucial in various fields such as agriculture production, food safety, clinical diagnosis and therapy, and environmental monitoring. However, the synergy of complicated sample pretreatment and detection is an urgent challenge. By integrating the inherent porosity, processability and flexibility of films and the diversified merits of nanomaterials, nanomaterial-based films have evolved as preferred candidates to meet the above challenge. Recent years have witnessed the flourishment of films-based detection technologies due to their unique porous structures and integrated physical/chemical merits, which favors the separation/collection and detection of analytes in a rapid, efficient and facile way. In particular, films based on nanomaterials consisting of 0D metal-organic framework particles, 1D nanofibers and carbon nanotubes, and 2D graphene and analogs have drawn increasing attention due to incorporating new properties from nanomaterials. This paper summarizes the progress of the fabrication of emerging films based on nanomaterials and their detection applications in recent five years, focusing on typical electrochemical and optical methods. Some new interesting applications, such as point-of-care testing, wearable devices and detection chips, are proposed and emphasized. This review will provide insights into the integration and processability of films based on nanomaterials, thus stimulate further contributions towards films based on nanomaterials for high-performance analytical-chemistry-related applications.
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- Tongtong Ma
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Equipment and Robotics for Agriculture of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Equipment and Robotics for Agriculture of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Equipment and Robotics for Agriculture of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Equipment and Robotics for Agriculture of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Equipment and Robotics for Agriculture of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Equipment and Robotics for Agriculture of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Amara U, Hussain I, Ahmad M, Mahmood K, Zhang K. 2D MXene-Based Biosensing: A Review. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205249. [PMID: 36412074 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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MXene emerged as decent 2D material and has been exploited for numerous applications in the last decade. The remunerations of the ideal metallic conductivity, optical absorbance, mechanical stability, higher heterogeneous electron transfer rate, and good redox capability have made MXene a potential candidate for biosensing applications. The hydrophilic nature, biocompatibility, antifouling, and anti-toxicity properties have opened avenues for MXene to perform in vitro and in vivo analysis. In this review, the concept, operating principle, detailed mechanism, and characteristic properties are comprehensively assessed and compiled along with breakthroughs in MXene fabrication and conjugation strategies for the development of unique electrochemical and optical biosensors. Further, the current challenges are summarized and suggested future aspects. This review article is believed to shed some light on the development of MXene for biosensing and will open new opportunities for the future advanced translational application of MXene bioassays.
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- Umay Amara
- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 60800, Pakistan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 60800, Pakistan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Zhang Y, Zhao D, Cao L, Fan L, Lin A, Wang S, Gu F, Yu A. Droplets Patterning of Structurally Integrated 3D Conductive Networks-Based Flexible Strain Sensors for Healthcare Monitoring. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 13:181. [PMID: 36616092 PMCID: PMC9824308 DOI: 10.3390/nano13010181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Flexible strain sensors with significant extensibility, stability, and durability are essential for public healthcare due to their ability to monitor vital health signals noninvasively. However, thus far, the conductive networks have been plagued by the inconsistent interface states of the conductive components, which hampered the ultimate sensitivity performance. Here, we demonstrate structurally integrated 3D conductive networks-based flexible strain sensors of hybrid Ag nanorods/nanoparticles(AgNRs/NPs) by combining a droplet-based aerosol jet printing(AJP) process and a feasible transfer process. Structurally integrated 3D conductive networks have been intentionally developed by tweaking droplets deposition behaviors at multi-scale for efficient hybridization and ordered assembly of AgNRs/NPs. The hybrid AgNRs/NPs enhance interfacial conduction and mechanical properties during stretching. In a strain range of 25%, the developed sensor demonstrates an ideal gauge factor of 23.18. When real-time monitoring of finger bending, arm bending, squatting, and vocalization, the fabricated sensors revealed effective responses to human movements. Our findings demonstrate the efficient droplet-based AJP process is particularly capable of developing advanced flexible devices for optoelectronics and wearable electronics applications.
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- Yang Zhang
- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (LAMM), Nanchang Key Laboratory for Advanced Manufacturing of Electronic Information Materials and Devices, International Institute for Innovation, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Nanchang 330013, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (LAMM), Nanchang Key Laboratory for Advanced Manufacturing of Electronic Information Materials and Devices, International Institute for Innovation, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Nanchang 330013, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (LAMM), Nanchang Key Laboratory for Advanced Manufacturing of Electronic Information Materials and Devices, International Institute for Innovation, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Nanchang 330013, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (LAMM), Nanchang Key Laboratory for Advanced Manufacturing of Electronic Information Materials and Devices, International Institute for Innovation, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Nanchang 330013, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (LAMM), Nanchang Key Laboratory for Advanced Manufacturing of Electronic Information Materials and Devices, International Institute for Innovation, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Nanchang 330013, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (LAMM), Nanchang Key Laboratory for Advanced Manufacturing of Electronic Information Materials and Devices, International Institute for Innovation, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Nanchang 330013, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (LAMM), Nanchang Key Laboratory for Advanced Manufacturing of Electronic Information Materials and Devices, International Institute for Innovation, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Nanchang 330013, China
- Institute for Process Modelling and Optimization, Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (LAMM), Nanchang Key Laboratory for Advanced Manufacturing of Electronic Information Materials and Devices, International Institute for Innovation, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Nanchang 330013, China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3800, Australia
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Aghayar Z, Malaki M, Zhang Y. MXene-Based Ink Design for Printed Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12234346. [PMID: 36500969 PMCID: PMC9736873 DOI: 10.3390/nano12234346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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MXenes are a class of two-dimensional nanomaterials with a rich chemistry, hydrophilic surface and mechano-ceramic nature, and have been employed in a wide variety of applications ranging from medical and sensing devises to electronics, supercapacitors, electromagnetic shielding, and environmental applications, to name a few. To date, the main focus has mostly been paid to studying the chemical and physical properties of MXenes and MXene-based hybrids, while relatively less attention has been paid to the optimal application forms of these materials. It has been frequently observed that MXenes show great potential as inks when dispersed in solution. The present paper aims to comprehensively review the recent knowledge about the properties, applications and future horizon of inks based on 2D MXene sheets. In terms of the layout of the current paper, 2D MXenes have briefly been presented and followed by introducing the formulation of MXene inks, the process of turning MAX to MXene, and ink compositions and preparations. The chemical, tribological and rheological properties have been deeply discussed with an eye to the recent developments of the MXene inks in energy, health and sensing applications. The review ends with a summary of research pitfalls, challenges, and future directions in this area.
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- Zahra Aghayar
- Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Narmak, Tehran 16846-11314, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
- Correspondence: (M.M.); (Y.Z.)
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), Nanjing 210044, China
- Correspondence: (M.M.); (Y.Z.)
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2D Materials towards sensing technology: From fundamentals to applications. SENSING AND BIO-SENSING RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sbsr.2022.100540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Yang K, Zhang C, Zhu K, Qian Z, Yang Z, Wu L, Zong S, Cui Y, Wang Z. A Programmable Plasmonic Gas Microsystem for Detecting Arbitrarily Combinated Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) with Ultrahigh Resolution. ACS NANO 2022; 16:19335-19345. [PMID: 36278500 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c08906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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For gas sensors, the ultrasensitive and highly selective detection of multiple components is of great significance in a wide range of applications extending from environment to healthcare, which is still a long-term challenge due to the single sensing mechanism of most sensors. Here, we combine the advantages of microfluidic chips and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) spectra to fabricate a smart single-chip for simultaneously detecting an arbitrary combination of VOCs that incorporates different detection units, working on either a physisorption or chemisorption mechanism. Full integration of microfluidic and multiplex nanostructure components on one chip permits programmable design for sensing multifarious volatile compounds, and enables on-chip signal amplifications with increased reproducibility. As a proof-of-principle experiment, we demonstrate the simultaneous identification of 9 different gases that belong to aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, or sulfides in one mixture, with high sensitivity (ppb level), high selectivity, and high robustness (error ∼8%). We further evaluated the application of our universal gas sensor in two scenarios including indoor air pollution monitoring and exhaled breath-based disease diagnosis. We expect that our design will improve the various practical applications of gas sensors.
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- Kuo Yang
- Advanced Photonics Center, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Advanced Photonics Center, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Advanced Photonics Center, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Advanced Photonics Center, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Advanced Photonics Center, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Advanced Photonics Center, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Advanced Photonics Center, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Advanced Photonics Center, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Advanced Photonics Center, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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Song Z, Zeng J, Zi B, Chen F, Zhang Y, Zhang G, Zhu Z, Zhang J, Liu Q. Highly sensitive triethylamine gas sensor by Pt-loaded p-n heterojunction Co 3O 4/WO 3. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 34:045501. [PMID: 36265415 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac9c08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Triethylamine (TEA) exists widely in production and life and is extremely volatile, which seriously endangers human health. It is required to develop high-performance TEA sensors to protect human health. We fabricated Pt-Co3O4/WO3based on our previous work, and the performance was tested against volatile organic compounds. Compared with the previous work, its operating temperature was greatly reduced from 240 °C to 180 °C. The response value of Pt-Co3O4/WO3was increased from 1101 to 1532 for 10 ppm TEA with good selectivity. These results show a significant step toward practical use of the Pt-Co3O4/WO3sensor.
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- Zhenlin Song
- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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Yuan C, Ma J, Zou Y, Li G, Xu H, Sysoev VV, Cheng X, Deng Y. Modeling Interfacial Interaction between Gas Molecules and Semiconductor Metal Oxides: A New View Angle on Gas Sensing. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2203594. [PMID: 36116122 PMCID: PMC9685467 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202203594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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With the development of internet of things and artificial intelligence electronics, metal oxide semiconductor (MOS)-based sensing materials have attracted increasing attention from both fundamental research and practical applications. MOS materials possess intrinsic physicochemical properties, tunable compositions, and electronic structure, and are particularly suitable for integration and miniaturization in developing chemiresistive gas sensors. During sensing processes, the dynamic gas-solid interface interactions play crucial roles in improving sensors' performance, and most studies emphasize the gas-MOS chemical reactions. Herein, from a new view angle focusing more on physical gas-solid interactions during gas sensing, basic theory overview and latest progress for the dynamic process of gas molecules including adsorption, desorption, and diffusion, are systematically summarized and elucidated. The unique electronic sensing mechanisms are also discussed from various aspects including molecular interaction models, gas diffusion mechanism, and interfacial reaction behaviors, where structure-activity relationship and diffusion behavior are overviewed in detail. Especially, the surface adsorption-desorption dynamics are discussed and evaluated, and their potential effects on sensing performance are elucidated from the gas-solid interfacial regulation perspective. Finally, the prospect for further research directions in improving gas dynamic processes in MOS gas sensors is discussed, aiming to supplement the approaches for the development of high-performance MOS gas sensors.
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- Chenyi Yuan
- Department of Chemistry, Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan UniversityState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of PolymersShanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, iCHEMFudan UniversityShanghai200433China
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan UniversityState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of PolymersShanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, iCHEMFudan UniversityShanghai200433China
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan UniversityState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of PolymersShanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, iCHEMFudan UniversityShanghai200433China
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- School of Materials and ChemistryUniversity of Shanghai for Science & TechnologyShanghai200093China
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan UniversityState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of PolymersShanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, iCHEMFudan UniversityShanghai200433China
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- Department of PhysicsYuri Gagarin State Technical University of SaratovSaratov410054Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan UniversityState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of PolymersShanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, iCHEMFudan UniversityShanghai200433China
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan UniversityState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of PolymersShanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, iCHEMFudan UniversityShanghai200433China
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Barandun G, Gonzalez-Macia L, Lee HS, Dincer C, Güder F. Challenges and Opportunities for Printed Electrical Gas Sensors. ACS Sens 2022; 7:2804-2822. [PMID: 36131601 PMCID: PMC9623589 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c01086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Printed electrical gas sensors are a low-cost, lightweight, low-power, and potentially disposable alternative to gas sensors manufactured using conventional methods such as photolithography, etching, and chemical vapor deposition. The growing interest in Internet-of-Things, smart homes, wearable devices, and point-of-need sensors has been the main driver fueling the development of new classes of printed electrical gas sensors. In this Perspective, we provide an insight into the current research related to printed electrical gas sensors including materials, methods of fabrication, and applications in monitoring food quality, air quality, diagnosis of diseases, and detection of hazardous gases. We further describe the challenges and future opportunities for this emerging technology.
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- Giandrin Barandun
- Imperial
College London, Department of Bioengineering,
Royal School of Mines, SW7
2AZ London, United Kingdom
- BlakBear,
Ltd, 7-8 Child’s
Place, SW5 9RX London, United Kingdom
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- Imperial
College London, Department of Bioengineering,
Royal School of Mines, SW7
2AZ London, United Kingdom
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- Imperial
College London, Department of Bioengineering,
Royal School of Mines, SW7
2AZ London, United Kingdom
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- FIT
Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies, University of Freiburg, Freiburg 79110, Germany
- Department
of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK), University
of Freiburg, Freiburg 79110, Germany
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- Imperial
College London, Department of Bioengineering,
Royal School of Mines, SW7
2AZ London, United Kingdom
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Louis H, Etiese D, Unimuke TO, Owen AE, Rajee AO, Gber TE, Chima CM, Eno EA, Nfor EN. Computational design and molecular modeling of the interaction of nicotinic acid hydrazide nickel-based complexes with H 2S gas. RSC Adv 2022; 12:30365-30380. [PMID: 36337983 PMCID: PMC9590404 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra05456f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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The application of nickel complexes of nicotinic acid hydrazide ligand as a potential gas-sensor and adsorbent material for H2S gas was examined using appropriate density functional theory (DFT) calculations with the ωB97XD/Gen/6-311++G(d,p)/LanL2DZ method. The FT-IR spectrum of the synthesized ligand exhibited a medium band at 3178 cm-1 attributed to ν(NH) stretching vibrations and strong bands at 1657 and 1600 cm-1 corresponding to the presence of ν(C[double bond, length as m-dash]O) and ν(C[double bond, length as m-dash]N) vibration modes. In the spectrum of the nickel(ii) complex, the ν(C[double bond, length as m-dash]O) and ν(C[double bond, length as m-dash]N) vibration bands experience negative shifts to 1605 cm-1 and 1580 cm-1, respectively, compared to the ligand. This indicates the coordination of the carbonyl oxygen and the azomethine nitrogen atoms to the Ni2+ ion. Thus, the sensing mechanism of the complexes indicated a short recovery time and that the work function value increases for all complexes, necessitating an excellent H2S gas sensor material. Thus, a profound assertion was given that the complex sensor surfaces exhibited very dense stability with regards to their relevant binding energies corresponding to various existing studies.
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- Hitler Louis
- Computational and Bio-Simulation Research Group, University of CalabarCalabarNigeria,Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of CalabarCalabarNigeria
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- Computational and Bio-Simulation Research Group, University of CalabarCalabarNigeria,Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of CalabarCalabarNigeria
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- Computational and Bio-Simulation Research Group, University of CalabarCalabarNigeria,Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of CalabarCalabarNigeria
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- Computational and Bio-Simulation Research Group, University of CalabarCalabarNigeria,Department of Chemistry, Akwa-Ibom State UniversityUyoNigeria
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- Computational and Bio-Simulation Research Group, University of CalabarCalabarNigeria,Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of CalabarCalabarNigeria
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- Computational and Bio-Simulation Research Group, University of CalabarCalabarNigeria,Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of CalabarCalabarNigeria
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- Computational and Bio-Simulation Research Group, University of CalabarCalabarNigeria,Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of CalabarCalabarNigeria
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Filipovic L, Selberherr S. Application of Two-Dimensional Materials towards CMOS-Integrated Gas Sensors. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12203651. [PMID: 36296844 PMCID: PMC9611560 DOI: 10.3390/nano12203651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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During the last few decades, the microelectronics industry has actively been investigating the potential for the functional integration of semiconductor-based devices beyond digital logic and memory, which includes RF and analog circuits, biochips, and sensors, on the same chip. In the case of gas sensor integration, it is necessary that future devices can be manufactured using a fabrication technology which is also compatible with the processes applied to digital logic transistors. This will likely involve adopting the mature complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) fabrication technique or a technique which is compatible with CMOS due to the inherent low costs, scalability, and potential for mass production that this technology provides. While chemiresistive semiconductor metal oxide (SMO) gas sensors have been the principal semiconductor-based gas sensor technology investigated in the past, resulting in their eventual commercialization, they need high-temperature operation to provide sufficient energies for the surface chemical reactions essential for the molecular detection of gases in the ambient. Therefore, the integration of a microheater in a MEMS structure is a requirement, which can be quite complex. This is, therefore, undesirable and room temperature, or at least near-room temperature, solutions are readily being investigated and sought after. Room-temperature SMO operation has been achieved using UV illumination, but this further complicates CMOS integration. Recent studies suggest that two-dimensional (2D) materials may offer a solution to this problem since they have a high likelihood for integration with sophisticated CMOS fabrication while also providing a high sensitivity towards a plethora of gases of interest, even at room temperature. This review discusses many types of promising 2D materials which show high potential for integration as channel materials for digital logic field effect transistors (FETs) as well as chemiresistive and FET-based sensing films, due to the presence of a sufficiently wide band gap. This excludes graphene from this review, while recent achievements in gas sensing with graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), phosphorene, and MXenes are examined.
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In-Situ Oxidative Polymerization of Pyrrole Composited with Cellulose Nanocrystal by Reactive Ink-Jet Printing on Fiber Substrates. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14194231. [PMID: 36236179 PMCID: PMC9572165 DOI: 10.3390/polym14194231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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A simple and novel method for the deposition of polypyrrole (PPy) and cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) composites on different fiber substrates by reactive ink-jet printing was proposed. PPy/CNCs composites were successfully prepared, and the surface resistance of conductive layer deposited on different fiber substrates is the least when the monomer concentration is 0.6 M. PPy/CNCs were deposited on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to form a conductive layer by adding polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and the optimum sintering temperature is 100 °C (monomer/PVA ratio 4.0, conductivity 0.769 S cm−1). The PPy/CNCs conductive layer deposited on the paper has the lowest surface resistance and the best adhesion, and the surface resistance of PPy/CNCs conductive layer decreases first and then increases with the increase of sulfonate concentration. Moreover, the volume of anion in sulfonate will affect the arrangement and aggregation of PPy molecular chain in composite materials. Appropriate sulfonate doping can improve the conductivity and stability of conductive paper, and the maximum conductivity is 0.813 S cm−1. Three devices based on PPy/CNCs conductive paper were proposed and fabricated. Therefore, this ink-jet printing provides a new method for the preparation of conductive materials, sensors, energy storage and electromagnetic shielding, etc.
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Ostovan A, Arabi M, Wang Y, Li J, Li B, Wang X, Chen L. Greenificated Molecularly Imprinted Materials for Advanced Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2203154. [PMID: 35734896 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202203154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Molecular imprinting technology (MIT) produces artificial binding sites with precise complementarity to substrates and thereby is capable of exquisite molecular recognition. Over five decades of evolution, it is predicted that the resulting host imprinted materials will overtake natural receptors for research and application purposes, but in practice, this has not yet been realized due to the unsustainability of their life cycles (i.e., precursors, creation, use, recycling, and end-of-life). To address this issue, greenificated molecularly imprinted polymers (GMIPs) are a new class of plastic antibodies that have approached sustainability by following one or more of the greenification principles, while also demonstrating more far-reaching applications compared to their natural counterparts. In this review, the most recent developments in the delicate design and advanced application of GMIPs in six fast-growing and emerging fields are surveyed, namely biomedicine/therapy, catalysis, energy harvesting/storage, nanoparticle detection, gas sensing/adsorption, and environmental remediation. In addition, their distinct features are highlighted, and the optimal means to utilize these features for attaining incredibly far-reaching applications are discussed. Importantly, the obscure technical challenges of the greenificated MIT are revealed, and conceivable solutions are offered. Lastly, several perspectives on future research directions are proposed.
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- Abbas Ostovan
- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, Shandong Research Center for Coastal Environmental Engineering and Technology, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, 264003, China
- Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, Shandong Research Center for Coastal Environmental Engineering and Technology, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, 264003, China
- Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, Shandong Research Center for Coastal Environmental Engineering and Technology, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, 264003, China
- Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, Shandong Research Center for Coastal Environmental Engineering and Technology, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, 264003, China
- Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, Shandong Research Center for Coastal Environmental Engineering and Technology, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, 264003, China
- Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, Shandong Research Center for Coastal Environmental Engineering and Technology, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, 264003, China
- Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266237, China
- School of Environmental & Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao, 266033, China
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Zhang M, Liu K, Xu J, Wang P, Sun J, Ding W, Wang C, Zhang K. Porous Oxide-Functionalized Seaweed Fabric as a Flexible Breath Sensor for Noninvasive Nephropathy Diagnosis. ACS Sens 2022; 7:2634-2644. [PMID: 35984967 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c01014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Ever-increasing quality of life demands low-power and reliable gas-sensing technology for point-of-care monitoring of human health by relevant breath biomarkers. However, precise identification is rather challenging due to the relatively small concentration and an abundance of interferents. Herein, a breath sensor that can detect ppb-level ammonia is constructed based on a soft-hard interface design of biocompatible seaweed fabric and nanosheet-assembled bismuth oxide architectures after undergoing heat treatment. Benefiting from abundant defective sites and surface chemical state changes, the flexible sensor can work at room temperature and exhibits superior characteristics for ammonia detection, including ultrahigh response (1296), short response/recovery time (12/6 s), small detection limit (117 ppb), and remarkable anti-interference, even after repetitive mechanical bending and long-term fatigue. Furthermore, the flexible sensor demonstrates a noticeable response to the exhaled breath of a patient with Helicobacter pylori infection. After connecting the sensor with a green-light-emitting diode (LED) in the circuit, an alarm system successfully warns about ammonia levels based on the brightness of the LED. This work provides a potential strategy for wide-range ammonia detection and opens new applications in predictive and personalized healthcare platforms for noninvasive medical diagnosis.
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- Mingxin Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Biomass Fibers, Materials and Textiles of Shandong Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Marine Biobased Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Biomass Fibers, Materials and Textiles of Shandong Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Marine Biobased Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, Air Force Medical Center, PLA, Beijing 100142, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Biomass Fibers, Materials and Textiles of Shandong Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Marine Biobased Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Biomass Fibers, Materials and Textiles of Shandong Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Marine Biobased Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
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- School of Electronics and Information Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Biomass Fibers, Materials and Textiles of Shandong Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Marine Biobased Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
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Andre RS, Mercante LA, Facure MHM, Sanfelice RC, Fugikawa-Santos L, Swager TM, Correa DS. Recent Progress in Amine Gas Sensors for Food Quality Monitoring: Novel Architectures for Sensing Materials and Systems. ACS Sens 2022; 7:2104-2131. [PMID: 35914109 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c00639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The increasing demand for food production has necessitated the development of sensitive and reliable methods of analysis, which allow for the optimization of storage and distribution while ensuring food safety. Methods to quantify and monitor volatile and biogenic amines are key to minimizing the waste of high-protein foods and to enable the safe consumption of fresh products. Novel materials and device designs have allowed the development of portable and reliable sensors that make use of different transduction methods for amine detection and food quality monitoring. Herein, we review the past decade's advances in volatile amine sensors for food quality monitoring. First, the role of volatile and biogenic amines as a food-quality index is presented. Moreover, a comprehensive overview of the distinct amine gas sensors is provided according to the transduction method, operation strategies, and distinct materials (e.g., metal oxide semiconductors, conjugated polymers, carbon nanotubes, graphene and its derivatives, transition metal dichalcogenides, metal organic frameworks, MXenes, quantum dots, and dyes, among others) employed in each case. These include chemoresistive, fluorometric, colorimetric, and microgravimetric sensors. Emphasis is also given to sensor arrays that record the food quality fingerprints and wireless devices that operate as radiofrequency identification (RFID) tags. Finally, challenges and future opportunities on the development of new amine sensors are presented aiming to encourage further research and technological development of reliable, integrated, and remotely accessible devices for food-quality monitoring.
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- Rafaela S Andre
- Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentação, 13560-970, Sao Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), 40170-280, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentação, 13560-970, Sao Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil.,PPGQ, Department of Chemistry, Center for Exact Sciences and Technology, Federal University of Sao Carlos (UFSCar), 13565-905, Sao Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Institute, Federal University of Alfenas, 37715-400, Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University - UNESP, Institute of Geosciences and Exact Sciences, 13506-700, Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry and Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentação, 13560-970, Sao Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil.,PPGQ, Department of Chemistry, Center for Exact Sciences and Technology, Federal University of Sao Carlos (UFSCar), 13565-905, Sao Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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Guo SY, Hou PX, Zhang F, Liu C, Cheng HM. Gas Sensors Based on Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27175381. [PMID: 36080149 PMCID: PMC9458085 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) have a high aspect ratio, large surface area, good stability and unique metallic or semiconducting electrical conductivity, they are therefore considered a promising candidate for the fabrication of flexible gas sensors that are expected to be used in the Internet of Things and various portable and wearable electronics. In this review, we first introduce the sensing mechanism of SWCNTs and the typical structure and key parameters of SWCNT-based gas sensors. We then summarize research progress on the design, fabrication, and performance of SWCNT-based gas sensors. Finally, the principles and possible approaches to further improving the performance of SWCNT-based gas sensors are discussed.
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- Shu-Yu Guo
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China
- Correspondence: (P.-X.H.); (C.L.); (H.-M.C.)
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China
- Correspondence: (P.-X.H.); (C.L.); (H.-M.C.)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
- Correspondence: (P.-X.H.); (C.L.); (H.-M.C.)
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Bhargava Reddy MS, Kailasa S, Marupalli BCG, Sadasivuni KK, Aich S. A Family of 2D-MXenes: Synthesis, Properties, and Gas Sensing Applications. ACS Sens 2022; 7:2132-2163. [PMID: 35972775 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c01046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Gas sensors, capable of detecting and monitoring trace amounts of gas molecules or volatile organic compounds (VOCs), are in great demand for numerous applications including diagnosing diseases through breath analysis, environmental and personal safety, food and agriculture, and other fields. The continuous emergence of new materials is one of the driving forces for the development of gas sensors. Recently, 2D materials have been gaining huge attention for gas sensing applications, owing to their superior electrical, optical, and mechanical characteristics. Especially for 2D MXenes, high specific area and their rich surface functionalities with tunable electronic structure make them compelling for sensing applications. This Review discusses the latest advancements in the 2D MXenes for gas sensing applications. It starts by briefly explaining the family of MXenes, their synthesis methods, and delamination procedures. Subsequently, it outlines the properties of MXenes. Then it describes the theoretical and experimental aspects of the MXenes-based gas sensors. Discussion is also extended to the relation between sensing performance and the structure, electronic properties, and surface chemistry. Moreover, it highlights the promising potential of these materials in the current gas sensing applications and finally it concludes with the limitations, challenges, and future prospects of 2D MXenes in gas sensing applications.
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- M Sai Bhargava Reddy
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology, Warangal, 506004, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, West Bengal, India
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Kiriyama K, Daijo M, Tsuchiya K, Hatai T, Hirao T, Amaya T. Synthesis of Self-Doped Conductive Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) Bearing Phosphonic Acid Moieties. BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN 2022. [DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20220121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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- Kahori Kiriyama
- Osaka R&D Laboratory, Daihachi Chemical Industry Co., LTD., 3-5-7 Chodo, Higashiosaka, Osaka 577-0056, Japan
- Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
- The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, Mihoga-oka, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, Japan
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- Osaka R&D Laboratory, Daihachi Chemical Industry Co., LTD., 3-5-7 Chodo, Higashiosaka, Osaka 577-0056, Japan
- Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
- The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, Mihoga-oka, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, Japan
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- Osaka R&D Laboratory, Daihachi Chemical Industry Co., LTD., 3-5-7 Chodo, Higashiosaka, Osaka 577-0056, Japan
- The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, Mihoga-oka, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, Japan
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- Osaka R&D Laboratory, Daihachi Chemical Industry Co., LTD., 3-5-7 Chodo, Higashiosaka, Osaka 577-0056, Japan
- The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, Mihoga-oka, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
- The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, Mihoga-oka, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya City University, 1 Yamanohata, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 467-8501, Japan
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Microstructural Control of Soluble Acene Crystals for Field-Effect Transistor Gas Sensors. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12152564. [PMID: 35893530 PMCID: PMC9331709 DOI: 10.3390/nano12152564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Microstructural control during the solution processing of small-molecule semiconductors (namely, soluble acene) is important for enhancing the performance of field-effect transistors (FET) and sensors. This focused review introduces strategies to enhance the gas-sensing properties (sensitivity, recovery, selectivity, and stability) of soluble acene FET sensors by considering their sensing mechanism. Defects, such as grain boundaries and crystal edges, provide diffusion pathways for target gas molecules to reach the semiconductor-dielectric interface, thereby enhancing sensitivity and recovery. Representative studies on grain boundary engineering, patterning, and pore generation in the formation of soluble acene crystals are reviewed. The phase separation and microstructure of soluble acene/polymer blends for enhancing gas-sensing performance are also reviewed. Finally, flexible gas sensors using soluble acenes and soluble acene/polymer blends are introduced, and future research perspectives in this field are suggested.
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Reiner-Rozman C, Pichler B, Madi V, Weißenböck P, Hegedüs T, Aspermair P, Bintinger J. Optimization of Printed Polyaniline Composites for Gas Sensing Applications. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:5379. [PMID: 35891059 PMCID: PMC9319473 DOI: 10.3390/s22145379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Polyaniline (PANI) films are promising candidates for electronic nose-based IoT applications, but device performances are influenced by fabrication parameters and ambient conditions. Affinities of different PANI composites to analytes for gas sensing applications remain elusive. In this study, we investigate the material properties in detail for two different dopant systems: F4TCNQ and carbon black. Using a reproducibility-driven approach, we investigate different dopant concentrations in regard to their sensitivity and specificity towards five relevant markers for breath cancer diagnosis. We benchmark the system using ammonia measurements and evaluate limits of detection. Furthermore, we provide statistical analysis on reproducibility and pave the way towards machine learning discrimination via principal component analysis. The influence of relative humidity on sensor hysteresis is also investigated. We find that F4TCNQ-doped PANI films show improved reproducibility compared to carbon black-doped films. We establish and quantify a tradeoff between sensitivity, reproducibility, and environmental stability by the choice of dopant and concentrations ratios.
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- Ciril Reiner-Rozman
- Department of Physics and Chemistry of Materials, Danube Private University, 3500 Krems, Austria
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- Biosensor Technologies, Austrian Institute of Technology, 3430 Tulln, Austria; (B.P.); (V.M.); (T.H.); (P.A.)
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- Biosensor Technologies, Austrian Institute of Technology, 3430 Tulln, Austria; (B.P.); (V.M.); (T.H.); (P.A.)
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- Biosensor Technologies, Austrian Institute of Technology, 3430 Tulln, Austria; (B.P.); (V.M.); (T.H.); (P.A.)
- Department of Chemistry, University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria;
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- Biosensor Technologies, Austrian Institute of Technology, 3430 Tulln, Austria; (B.P.); (V.M.); (T.H.); (P.A.)
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- Biosensor Technologies, Austrian Institute of Technology, 3430 Tulln, Austria; (B.P.); (V.M.); (T.H.); (P.A.)
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry of Materials, Danube Private University, 3500 Krems, Austria
- Biosensor Technologies, Austrian Institute of Technology, 3430 Tulln, Austria; (B.P.); (V.M.); (T.H.); (P.A.)
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Liu X, Zheng W, Kumar R, Kumar M, Zhang J. Conducting polymer-based nanostructures for gas sensors. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Ye X, Ge L, Jiang T, Guo H, Chen B, Liu C, Hayashi K. Fully Inkjet-Printed Chemiresistive Sensor Array Based on Molecularly Imprinted Sol-Gel Active Materials. ACS Sens 2022; 7:1819-1828. [PMID: 35731925 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c00093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The fabrication of chemiresistive sensors by inkjet printing is recognized as a breakthrough in gas-sensing applications. One challenge of this technology, however, is how to enhance the cross-selectivity of the sensor array. Herein, we present a ketjen black (KB) ink and molecularly imprinted sol-gel (MISG) inks to support the fabrication of a fully inkjet-printed chemiresistive sensor array, enabling the highly accurate recognition of volatile organic acids (VOAs) on the molecular level. The MISG/KB sensor array was prepared on a glossy photographic paper with a three-layer structure: a circuit layer by a commercial silver ink, a conductive layer by a KB ink, and an active selective layer by MISG inks imprinted by different templates. Hexanoic acid (HA), heptanoic acid, and octanoic acid were used as templates to prepare the MISGs and as targets to evaluate the detection and discrimination performance of the sensor array. Three resultant MISG/KB sensors exhibited high sensitivity and selectivity to VOA vapors. The limit of detection and imprinting factor were 0.018 ppm and 7.82, respectively, for HA-MISG/KB sensors to the corresponding target. With linear discriminant analysis of the gas responses, the MISG/KB sensor array can realize high discrimination to VOAs in single and binary mixtures. Furthermore, the proposed sensor array showed strong sensor robustness with excellent consistency, durability, bending, and humidity resistance. This work developed a fully inkjet-printed chemiresistive sensor array, enabling the realization of high cross-selectivity detection, achieving low-cost, scalable, and highly reproducible sensor fabrication, moving it closer to reliable, commercial, and wearable multi-analyte human body odor analysis potential.
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- Xiao Ye
- Graduate School of Systems Life Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Graduate School of Information Science and Electrical Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Graduate School of Information Science and Electrical Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Graduate School of Information Science and Electrical Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China
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- Graduate School of Information Science and Electrical Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan.,Research Laboratory, U.S.E. Co., Ltd., Tokyo 150-0013, Japan
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- Graduate School of Systems Life Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan.,Graduate School of Information Science and Electrical Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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