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Dou J, Yang Z, Singh B, Ma B, Lu Z, Xu J, He Y. Discussion: Embracing microfluidics to advance environmental science and technology. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 937:173597. [PMID: 38810741 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173597] [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: 02/24/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Microfluidics, also called lab-on-a-chip, represents an emerging research platform that permits more precise and manipulation of samples at the microscale or even down to the nanoscale (nanofluidic) including picoliter droplets, microparticles, and microbes within miniaturized and highly integrated devices. This groundbreaking technology has made significant strides across multiple disciplines by providing an unprecedented view of physical, chemical, and biological events, fostering a holistic and an in-depth understanding of complex systems. The application of microfluidics to address the challenges in environmental science is likely to contribute to our better understanding, however, it's not yet fully developed. To raise researchers' interest, this discussion first delineates the valuable and underutilized environmental applications of microfluidic technology, ranging from environmental surveillance to acting as microreactors for investigating interfacial dynamic processes, and facilitating high-throughput bioassays. We highlight, with examples, how rationally designed microfluidic devices lead to new insights into the advancement of environmental science and technology. We then critically review the key challenges that hinder the practical adoption of microfluidic technologies. Specifically, we discuss the extent to which microfluidics accurately reflect realistic environmental scenarios, outline the areas to be improved, and propose strategies to overcome bottlenecks that impede the broad application of microfluidics. We also envision new opportunities and future research directions, aiming to provide guidelines for the broader utilization of microfluidics in environmental studies.
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- Jibo Dou
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- School of Water, Energy and Environment, Cranfield University, Cranfield MK43 0AL, United Kingdom
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- MiCRA Biodiagnostics Technology Gateway and Health, Engineering & Materials Science (HEMS) Research Hub, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), Dublin D24 FKT9, Ireland
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Geology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48201, United States
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Jarczewska M, Borowska M, Olszewski M, Malinowska E. Electrochemical detection of manganese ions using aptamer-based layers. Talanta 2024; 273:125926. [PMID: 38522191 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.125926] [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: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Heavy metals are one of the major pollutants found in drinking water and their abnormal level may pose a threat to human's health and life. Manganese also belongs to heavy metals group, and it is generally used in production of batteries, fertilizers, and ceramics. Even though, Mn is necessary for proper development of central nervous system, its elevated concentration might lead to certain diseases such as epilepsies, cell death in focal cerebral ischemia as well as neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington and Alzheimer. Hence, it is crucial to elaborate novel methods for manganese ions detection that could be applied for in situ analysis of water samples. Herein, we present the studies on the electrochemical detection of manganese ions using aptamer-modified electrodes. This is the first attempt of application of aptamer strands as receptor layers for electrochemical analysis of manganese ions and for that purpose gold disk electrodes served as transducers, which were further modified with disulfide - based aptamers and 6-mercapto-1-hexanol blocking agent. The electrochemical measurements concerned the choice of the conditions for formation of aptamer receptor layer as well as the type of redox indicator that served as the source of current signal. The studies referred to the definition of aptasensor working parameters including the verification of the possibility of manganese ion detection in cell culture media. It was shown that it was possible to detect Mn2+ ions within 25 nM-1 μM concentration and the proposed aptasensor exhibited high selectivity towards target analyte for which at least 2 - times higher response was recorded than for interfering ions. Moreover, the possibility of Mn2+ detection in real samples was depicted followed by stability and regeneration studies.
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- Marta Jarczewska
- Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Chair of Medical Biotechnology, Noakowskiego 3, 00-664, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Chair of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Noakowskiego 3, 00-664, Warsaw, Poland
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- Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Chair of Drug and Cosmetics Biotechnology, Koszykowa 75, 00-662, Warsaw, Poland
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- Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Chair of Medical Biotechnology, Noakowskiego 3, 00-664, Warsaw, Poland; Centre for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, Poleczki 19, 02-822, Warsaw, Poland
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Nadumane SS, Biswas R, Mazumder N. Integrated microfluidic platforms for heavy metal sensing: a comprehensive review. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2024; 16:2810-2823. [PMID: 38656324 DOI: 10.1039/d4ay00293h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Heavy metals are found naturally; however, anthropogenic activities such as mining, inappropriate disposal of industrial waste, and the use of pesticides and fertilizers containing heavy metals can cause their unwanted release into the environment. Conventionally, detection of heavy metals is performed using atomic absorption spectrometry, electrochemical methods and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry; however, they involve expensive and sophisticated instruments and multistep sample preparation that require expertise for accurate results. In contrast, microfluidic devices involve rapid, cost-efficient, simple, and reliable approaches for in-laboratory and real-time monitoring of heavy metals. The use of inexpensive and environment friendly materials for fabrication of microfluidic devices has increased the manufacturing efficiency of the devices. Different types of techniques used in heavy metal detection include colorimetry, absorbance-based, and electrochemical detection. This review provides insight into the detection of toxic heavy metals such as mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and arsenic (As). Importance is given to colorimetry, optical, and electrochemical techniques applied for the detection of heavy metals using microfluidics and their modifications to improve the limit of detection (LOD).
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- Sharmila Sajankila Nadumane
- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India-576104
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- Applied Optics and Photonics Laboratory, Department of Physics, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam, India -784028
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- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India-576104
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Aguiar JIS, Ribeiro SO, Leite A, Rangel M, Rangel AOSS, Mesquita RBR. Use of a rhodamine-based chelator in a microfluidic paper-based analytical device for the in-situ copper quantification in natural waters. Talanta 2024; 271:125683. [PMID: 38301372 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.125683] [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: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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This work describes the development of a microfluidic paper-based analytical device (μPAD) for the determination of copper in fresh and marine waters. A functionalized rhodamine-based chelator was synthesized and used as a chromogenic reagent, forming a highly intense pink complex with the analyte. The aim was to create a paper device that offers optimal performance and provides in-situ, rapid and cost-effective analysis in line with World Health Organization guidelines. The influence on the determination of several physical and chemical parameters was evaluated aiming to achieve the best performance. Under optimised conditions, a linear correlation was established in the range of 0.05-0.50 mg L-1 of copper, with a limit of detection of 10 μg L-1. The accuracy of the proposed method was assessed by comparing the results obtained with the developed μPAD and the results obtained with Inductively Coupled Plasma measurements (RE < 10 %). Recovery studies were also performed using different types of water samples with no need for any prior sample pre-treatment: tap, well, river and seawater. The average recovery percentage of 101 % (RSD = 4.3 %) was obtained, a clear indication of no multiplicative matrix interferences.
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- Juliana I S Aguiar
- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005, Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade do Porto, Faculdade de Ciências, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, REQUIMTE-LAQV, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade do Porto, Faculdade de Ciências, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, REQUIMTE-LAQV, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade do Porto, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas de Abel Salazar, REQUIMTE-LAQV, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005, Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005, Porto, Portugal.
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Aryal P, Hefner C, Martinez B, Henry CS. Microfluidics in environmental analysis: advancements, challenges, and future prospects for rapid and efficient monitoring. LAB ON A CHIP 2024; 24:1175-1206. [PMID: 38165815 DOI: 10.1039/d3lc00871a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2024]
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Microfluidic devices have emerged as advantageous tools for detecting environmental contaminants due to their portability, ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and rapid response capabilities. These devices have wide-ranging applications in environmental monitoring of air, water, and soil matrices, and have also been applied to agricultural monitoring. Although several previous reviews have explored microfluidic devices' utility, this paper presents an up-to-date account of the latest advancements in this field for environmental monitoring, looking back at the past five years. In this review, we discuss devices for prominent contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides, nutrients, microorganisms, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), etc. We cover numerous detection methods (electrochemical, colorimetric, fluorescent, etc.) and critically assess the current state of microfluidic devices for environmental monitoring, highlighting both their successes and limitations. Moreover, we propose potential strategies to mitigate these limitations and offer valuable insights into future research and development directions.
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- Prakash Aryal
- Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, USA.
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, USA
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, USA
- Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Kaplan M, Yavuz O, Ozdemir E, Alcay Y, Kaya K, Yilmaz I. Architecture of Easy-to-Synthesize and Superior Probe Based on Aminoquinoline Appended Naphthoquinone: Instant and On-Site Cu 2+ Ion Quantification in Real Samples and Unusual Crystal Structure and Logic Gate Operations. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:2257-2267. [PMID: 38221778 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c04229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Easy-to-synthesize aminoquinoline (AQ) appended naphthoquinone (NQ)-based colorimetric and ratiometric probe (AQNQ) was successfully synthesized in one step with high yield and low cost, and was utilized to supply an effective solution to critical shortcomings encountered in Cu2+ analysis. The structure of AQNQ and its interaction with Cu2+ forming an unusual AQNQ-Cu complex were enlightened with single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis and different spectroscopic methods. AQNQ-Cu complex is the first Cu2+ containing dinuclear crystal where the octahedral coordination sphere is fulfilled through the coordination of a NQ oxygen atom. AQNQ exhibited long-term stability (more than 1 month), superior probe ability toward Cu2+ with quite fast response (30 s), high selectivity among many ions, and limit of detection of 12.13 ppb that is significantly below the highest amount of Cu2+ allowed in drinking water established by both WHO and EPA. Ratiometric determination of Cu2+ using AQNQ was performed with high recovery and low RSD values for drinking water, tap water, lake water, cherry, and watermelon samples. Colorimetric on-site determination including smartphone and paper strip applications, IMPLICATION, and INHIBIT logic gate applications were successfully carried out. The reversibility and reusability of the response to Cu2+ ions with the paper strip application were examined for the first time.
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- Mehmet Kaplan
- Department of Chemistry, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul 34469, Maslak, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul 34469, Maslak, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul 34469, Maslak, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul 34469, Maslak, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul 34469, Maslak, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul 34469, Maslak, Turkey
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Tawfik SM, Farag AA, Abd-Elaal AA. Fluorescence Naphthalene Cationic Schiff Base Reusable Paper as a Sensitive and Selective for Heavy Metals Cations Sensor: RSM, Optimization, and DFT Modelling. J Fluoresc 2023:10.1007/s10895-023-03426-6. [PMID: 37713015 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-023-03426-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Heavy metals are particularly damaging contaminants in the environment, and even trace concentrations represent a risk to human health due to their toxicity. To detect the heavy metals of Mn2+ and Co2+ ions, a novel selective reusable paper-based Fluorescence naked-eye sensor based on naphthalene cationic Schiff base (NCSB) was synthesized and confirmed using FT-IR, 1 H-NMR, and MS tools. Based on a blue to colorless color change in the aqueous solution, the NCSB sensor is utilized to Mn2+ and Co2+ cations selectively among other metal ions (Fe2+, Cu2+, Mg2+, Ni2+, Zn2+, Cd2+, Hg2+, Pb2+, Sn2+ and Cr3+). In the aqueous medium, the NCSB sensor displayed high sensitivity, with limits of detection (LOD) values of 0.014 µM (14.08 nM) and 0.041 µM (41.47 nM) for Mn2+ and Co2+ cations, respectively. The paper-based sensor naked-eye detected Mn2+ and Co2+ cations in water at concentrations as low as 0.65 µM (65 nM) and 0.086 µM (86 nM), respectively. It was discovered that 5 min of incubation time and a pH range of 7 to 11 were optimal for the complexation reaction between the Mn2+ and Co2+ ions and the NCSB sensor. Through a static quenching process, the interaction of the different metal ions with the Schiff base group in the NCSB molecule results in the development of a ground-state non-fluorescent complex. NCSB sensor was also successfully applied in analysis of Mn2+ and Co2+ in environmental water with good recoveries of 94.8-105.9%. The theoretical calculations based on density functional theory (DFT) studies are in support of experimental interpretations. The links between the input factors and the anticipated response were evaluated using the quadratic model of the response surface methodology (RSM) modeling.
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- Salah M Tawfik
- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Cairo, 11727, Egypt
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- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Cairo, 11727, Egypt.
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Biasi ADLM, Takara EA, Scala-Benuzzi ML, Valverde AM, Gómez NN, Messina GA. Modification of electrodes with polymer nanocomposites: Application to the simultaneous determination of Zn(II), Cd(II), and Cu(II) in water samples. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1273:341499. [PMID: 37423652 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341499] [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: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Currently, there is a need for fast and sensitive analytical methods for monitoring metals in water due to the progressive increase in the presence of metal ions in the environment. These metals reach the environment mainly from industrial activity and heavy metals are non-biodegradable. The present work evaluates different polymeric nanocomposites to carry out the simultaneous electrochemical determination of Cu, Cd, and Zn in water samples. Screen-printed carbon electrodes (SPCE) were modified with the nanocomposites, which were obtained by a mixture of graphene, graphite oxide, and polymers, such as polyethyleneimide, gelatin, and chitosan. These polymers have amino groups in their matrix, giving the nanocomposite the ability to retain divalent cations. However, the availability of these groups plays a fundamental role in the retention of these metals. The modified SPCEs were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and cyclic voltammetry. The electrode that presented the best performance was selected to determine the concentration of metal ions in water samples by square-wave anodic stripping voltammetry. The obtained detection limits were 0.23 μg L-1, 0.53 μg L-1, and 1.52 μg L-1 for Zn(II), Cd(II), and Cu(II), respectively, with a lineal range of 0.1-50 μg L-1. The obtained results made it possible to conclude that the method developed using the SPCE modified with the polymeric nanocomposite presented adequate LODs, reasonable sensitivity, selectivity, and reproducibility. Besides, this platform is an excellent tool for developing devices to simultaneously determine heavy metals in environmental samples.
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- Antonella de Las M Biasi
- Instituto Multidisciplinario de Investigaciones Biológicas (IMIBIO), Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional de San Luis, CONICET, Avenida Ejército de los Andes 950, D 5700 BWS, San Luis, Argentina
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- Instituto de Física Aplicada (INFAP), Departamento de Química, Universidad Nacional de San Luis. CONICET, Avenida Ejército de los Andes 950, D 5700 BWS, San Luis, Argentina.
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- Instituto de Química de San Luis (INQUISAL), Departamento de Química, Universidad Nacional de San Luis, CONICET, Chacabuco 917, D5700BWS, San Luis, Argentina
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- Instituto de Química de San Luis (INQUISAL), Departamento de Química, Universidad Nacional de San Luis, CONICET, Chacabuco 917, D5700BWS, San Luis, Argentina
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- Instituto Multidisciplinario de Investigaciones Biológicas (IMIBIO), Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional de San Luis, CONICET, Avenida Ejército de los Andes 950, D 5700 BWS, San Luis, Argentina
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- Instituto de Química de San Luis (INQUISAL), Departamento de Química, Universidad Nacional de San Luis, CONICET, Chacabuco 917, D5700BWS, San Luis, Argentina
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Filippidou MK, Chatzandroulis S. Microfluidic Devices for Heavy Metal Ions Detection: A Review. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:1520. [PMID: 37630055 PMCID: PMC10456312 DOI: 10.3390/mi14081520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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The contamination of air, water and soil by heavy metal ions is one of the most serious problems plaguing the environment. These metal ions are characterized by a low biodegradability and high chemical stability and can affect humans and animals, causing severe diseases. In addition to the typical analysis methods, i.e., liquid chromatography (LC) or spectrometric methods (i.e., atomic absorption spectroscopy, AAS), there is a need for the development of inexpensive, easy-to-use, sensitive and portable devices for the detection of heavy metal ions at the point of interest. To this direction, microfluidic and lab-on-chip (LOC) devices fabricated with novel materials and scalable microfabrication methods have been proposed as a promising approach to realize such systems. This review focuses on the recent advances of such devices used for the detection of the most important toxic metal ions, namely, lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd) and chromium (Cr) ions. Particular emphasis is given to the materials, the fabrication methods and the detection methods proposed for the realization of such devices in order to provide a complete overview of the existing technology advances as well as the limitations and the challenges that should be addressed in order to improve the commercial uptake of microfluidic and LOC devices in environmental monitoring applications.
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR “Demokritos”, 15341 Aghia Paraskevi, Greece;
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Cetin D, Yavuz O, Alcay Y, Semih Yildirim M, Kaplan M, Aribuga H, Ozdemir E, Ertugral U, Yilmaz I. Development of a new near-infrared, spectrophotometric, and colorimetric probe based on phthalocyanine containing mercaptoquinoline unit for discriminative and highly sensitive detection of Ag +, Cu 2+, and Hg 2+ ions. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 297:122725. [PMID: 37075687 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.122725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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A new near-infrared, spectrophotometric, and colorimetric probe based on a phthalocyanine-containing mercaptoquinoline unit (MQZnPc) has been constructed and utilized for discriminative and highly selective/sensitive detection of Ag+, Cu2+, and Hg2+ ions by using proper masking agents like EDTA, KI, and NaCl. The probe only responds to Ag+, Cu2+, and Hg2+ among the tested ions without any interference. The probe performs quite well (the limit of detection: 160 ppb, 148 ppb, and 276 ppb of Ag+, Cu2+, and Hg2+ions for UV-Vis, and 15 ppb, 37 ppb, and 467 ppb of Ag+, Cu2+, and Hg2+ ions for fluorescence, respectively), and has a fast response time (150 sec, 90 sec, and 90 sec of Ag+, Cu2+, and Hg2+ions for UV-Vis, and 300 sec, 240 sec, and 90 sec Ag+, Cu2+, and Hg2+ions for fluorescence, respectively). The probe also displays a colorimetric feature for UV-Vis and smartphone applications. Based on a single probe, Ag+, Cu2+, and Hg2+ ions which are the main toxic water contaminants could be recognized very quickly and colorimetrically with high recovery values in tap water samples. This study stands out with its unique properties compared to the related studies in the literature.
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- Dila Cetin
- Istanbul Technical University, Department of Chemistry, 34469 Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Technical University, Department of Chemistry, 34469 Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Technical University, Department of Chemistry, 34469 Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Technical University, Department of Chemistry, 34469 Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Technical University, Department of Chemistry, 34469 Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Technical University, Department of Chemistry, 34469 Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Technical University, Department of Chemistry, 34469 Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Technical University, Department of Chemistry, 34469 Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Aryal P, Brack E, Alexander T, Henry CS. Capillary Flow-Driven Microfluidics Combined with a Paper Device for Fast User-Friendly Detection of Heavy Metals in Water. Anal Chem 2023; 95:5820-5827. [PMID: 36952654 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c00378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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Human exposure to heavy metals is a concerning global problem because of its detrimental effect on our health and ecosystem. Assessing the levels of these metals is cost- and labor-intensive and nonuser friendly because current analysis approaches typically rely on heavy instrumentations like inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry, which is only possible in centralized labs. Hence, simple economical detection methods are in high demand in developing countries and areas with insufficient infrastructure, professional experts, and appropriate environmental treatment. Several microfluidic paper-based analytical devices have been reported as promising alternatives to conventional testing methods for on-site heavy metal detection. Paper-based microfluidics are advantageous because of their simple fabrication, biodegradability, low cost, and ability to operate without pumps. However, typical assay times for current platforms are slow, and they typically rely on pipetting a fixed volume into the assay cards. This adds complexity in actual field scenarios. Here, we report a novel, inexpensive, and straightforward capillary-driven microfluidic device combined with paper for rapid and user-friendly detection of Ni(II), Cu(II), and Fe(III) in water. A colorimetric approach was adopted to quantify these metals. The device was able to produce a homogeneous color signal within 8 s of sample insertion. The limit of detection and limit of quantification were calculated to be 2 and 6.67 ppm for nickel, 0.3 and 1 ppm for Cu, and 1.1 and 3.67 ppm for Fe, respectively. The majority (>90%) of the collected samples showed recovery in the 80-110% range with acceptable accuracy and precision (<15% RSD) for a colorimetric device. This technique can be beneficial for rapidly assessing heavy metal exposure in drinking and surface water at drastically reduced assay time and is the first example of capillary flow-driven microfluidic devices as a transport medium for heavy metal detection.
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- Prakash Aryal
- Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, United States
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- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM)─Soldier Center, 10 General Greene Avenue, Natick, Massachusetts 01760, United States
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- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM)─Soldier Center, 10 General Greene Avenue, Natick, Massachusetts 01760, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, United States
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, United States
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, United States
- Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Xiao N, Weng W, Tang D, Tan W, Zhang L, Deng Z, Chi X, Ku J, Zhong S. Extending Ag Nanoparticles as Colorimetric Sensor to Industrial Zinc Electrolyte for Cobalt Ion Detection. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 28:molecules28020592. [PMID: 36677660 PMCID: PMC9861045 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28020592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The direct and rapid determination of trace cobalt ion (Co2+) in the electrolyte of zinc smelting plants is urgently needed but is impeded by the severe interference of extremely high-concentration zinc ions in the solution. Herein, colorimetric detection of Co2+ by the polyvinylpyrrolidone functionalized silver nanoparticles (PVP-AgNPs) is realized in solutions with the Zn/Co ratio being high, up to (0.8-5) × 104, which is located within the ratio range in industrial solution. The high concentration of Zn2+ induces a strong attenuation of Co2+-related signals in ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) extinction spectra; nevertheless, a good linear range for detecting 1-6 mg/L Co2+ in 50 g/L Zn2+ solution is still acquired. The strong anti-interference toward other metal ions and the mechanism understanding for trace Co2+ detection in such a high-concentration Zn2+ solution are also revealed by systematic analysis techniques. The results extend the AgNPs as colorimetric sensors to industrial solutions, providing a new strategy for detecting trace-metal ions in industrial plants.
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- Ni Xiao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- Zijin School of Geology and Mining, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Green Extraction and High Value Utilization of New Energy Metals, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd., Shanghang, Longyan 364200, China
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- Zijin School of Geology and Mining, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- Zijin School of Geology and Mining, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- Zijin School of Geology and Mining, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- Zijin School of Geology and Mining, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Green Extraction and High Value Utilization of New Energy Metals, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- Zijin School of Geology and Mining, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- Zijin School of Geology and Mining, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Green Extraction and High Value Utilization of New Energy Metals, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
- Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd., Shanghang, Longyan 364200, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-15280385768
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Xiong X, Guo C, Yan G, Han B, Wu Z, Chen Y, Xu S, Shao P, Song H, Xu X, Han J. Simultaneous Cross-type Detection of Water Quality Indexes via a Smartphone-App Integrated Microfluidic Paper-Based Platform. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:44338-44345. [PMID: 36506192 PMCID: PMC9730490 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Water quality guarantee in remote areas necessitates the development of portable, sensitive, fast, cost-effective, and easy-to-use water quality detection methods. The current work reports on a microfluidic paper-based analytical device (μPAD) integrated with a smartphone app for the simultaneous detection of cross-type water quality parameters including pH, Cu(II), Ni(II), Fe(III), and nitrite. The shapes, baking time, amount, and ratios of reaction reagent mixtures of wax μPAD were optimized to improve the color uniformity and intensity effectively. An easy-to-use smartphone app was established for recording, analyzing, and directly reading the colorimetric signals and target concentrations on μPAD. The results showed that under the optimum conditions, the current analytical platform has reached the detection limits of 0.4, 1.9, 2.9, and 1.1 ppm for nitrite, Cu(II), Ni(II), and Fe(III), respectively, and the liner ranges are 2.3-90 ppm (nitrite), 3.8-400 ppm (Cu(II)), 2.9-1000 ppm (Ni(II)), 2.8-500 ppm (Fe(III)), and 5-9 (pH). The proposed portable smartphone-app integrated μPAD detection system was successfully applied to real industrial wastewater and river water quality monitoring. The proposed method has great potential for field water quality detection.
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- Xiaolu Xiong
- Centre
for Quantum Physics, Key Laboratory of Advanced Optoelectronic Quantum
Architecture and Measurement (MOE), School of Physics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing100081, China
- Yangtze
Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing314000, China
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- Centre
for Quantum Physics, Key Laboratory of Advanced Optoelectronic Quantum
Architecture and Measurement (MOE), School of Physics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing100081, China
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- School
of Computer Science and Technology, Beijing
Institute of Technology, Beijing100081, China
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- Centre
for Quantum Physics, Key Laboratory of Advanced Optoelectronic Quantum
Architecture and Measurement (MOE), School of Physics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing100081, China
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- Institute
of Analysis and Testing, Beijing Academy
of Science and Technology, Beijing Center for Physical and Chemical
Analysis, Beijing100089, China
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- Centre
for Quantum Physics, Key Laboratory of Advanced Optoelectronic Quantum
Architecture and Measurement (MOE), School of Physics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing100081, China
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- Centre
for Quantum Physics, Key Laboratory of Advanced Optoelectronic Quantum
Architecture and Measurement (MOE), School of Physics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing100081, China
- Yangtze
Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing314000, China
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- Institute
of Analysis and Testing, Beijing Academy
of Science and Technology, Beijing Center for Physical and Chemical
Analysis, Beijing100089, China
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- School
of Computer Science and Technology, Beijing
Institute of Technology, Beijing100081, China
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- School
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing
Institute of Technology, Beijing102488, China
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- Centre
for Quantum Physics, Key Laboratory of Advanced Optoelectronic Quantum
Architecture and Measurement (MOE), School of Physics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing100081, China
- Yangtze
Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing314000, China
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Synthesis, characterization of functionalized grafted cellulose and its environmental application in uptake of copper (II), manganese (II) and iron (III) ions. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Phoonsawat K, Agir I, Dungchai W, Ozer T, Henry CS. A smartphone-assisted hybrid sensor for simultaneous potentiometric and distance-based detection of electrolytes. Anal Chim Acta 2022; 1226:340245. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2022.340245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Sustainable Downscaled Catalytic Colorimetric Determination of Manganese in Freshwater Using Smartphone-Based Monitoring Oxidation of 3,3′,5,5′-Tetramethylbenzidine by Periodate. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27154841. [PMID: 35956794 PMCID: PMC9369721 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27154841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A sustainable downscaled procedure using smartphone-based colorimetric determination of manganese (Mn(II)) was developed. This novel Mn(II) determination procedure is proposed using a simple, available microwell-plate platform and a smartphone as a detector. This approach is based on the oxidation of 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) by periodate using Mn(II) as a catalyst. The catalytic kinetics of Mn(II) under different conditions was investigated to determine the optimum condition where the different catalytic activities of various concentrations of Mn(II) evince. Under the optimum condition, the bluish-green product of oxidized TMB, proportioned to the concentration of Mn(II), was monitored using a smartphone camera, and the color signals were processed using ImageJ Software. The developed procedure showed great selectivity and sensitivity as linearity ranged from 1.8 × 10−6 to 4.6 × 10−5 M (0.1 to 2.5 μg/mL). The limits of detection and quantitation were 3.6 × 10−6 and 1.1 × 10−5 M (0.2 and 0.6 μg/mL), respectively. The determination of Mn(II) in freshwater samples was demonstrated to assess environmental water quality as an initial model to more easily promote water management according to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs). The intensity of the red could be successfully applied to evaluate Mn(II) in canals and river water with no significant differences compared with the reference method of Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry at a confidence level of 95%.
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Fan C, Zhang D, Mo Q, Yuan J. Engineering Saccharomyces cerevisiae-based biosensors for copper detection. Microb Biotechnol 2022; 15:2854-2860. [PMID: 35829650 PMCID: PMC9618319 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.14105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Heavy metals, that is Cu(II), are harmful to the environment. There is an increasing demand to develop inexpensive detection methods for heavy metals. Here, we developed a yeast biosensor with reduced‐noise and improved signal output for potential on‐site copper ion detection. The copper‐sensing circuit was achieved by employing a secondary genetic layer to control the galactose‐inducible (GAL) system in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The reciprocal control of the Gal4 activator and Gal80 repressor under copper‐responsive promoters resulted in a low‐noise and sensitive yeast biosensor for copper ion detection. Furthermore, we developed a betaxanthin‐based colorimetric assay, as well as 2‐phenylethanol and styrene‐based olfactory outputs for the copper ion detection. Notably, our engineered yeast sensor confers a narrow range switch‐like behaviour, which can give a ‘yes/no’ response when coupled with a betaxanthin‐based visual phenotype. Taken together, we envision that the design principle established here might be applicable to develop other sensing systems for various chemical detections. A low‐noise yeast biosensor was developed for copper detection. The yeast biosensor confers a switch‐like behavior with a “yes/no” response. The olfactory outputs for copper detection were also developed.
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- Cong Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Fujian, China
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Application of a new dithizone grafted polymeric adsorbent for solid phase microextraction of manganese and copper prior to FAAS in fortified vegetables and barbecue samples. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-022-02303-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Della Noce Wehbe F, Mendes da Silva D, Domingues Batista A, da Silveira Petruci JF. Heat-based procedure for detectability enhancement of colorimetric paper-based spot tests. Microchem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.107320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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El-Seify FA, Azab HA, Degedy FS, Abdel-Mageed KA, El-Dossoki FI. Physico-analytical studies on some heterocyclic azo dyes and their metal complexes with some transition metals. BMC Chem 2022; 16:40. [PMID: 35637518 PMCID: PMC9153159 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-022-00833-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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In this investigation, the azo dyes; 2-(3′-phenyl-5′-pyrazolyl azo) schaffer acid (la) and 2-(3′-phenyl-5′-pyrazolyl azo) resorcinol (Ib); were prepared through diazotizing 3-phenyl-5-aminopyrazole (PAP) and coupling the resulting diazonium salt with Schäffer acid and resorcinol respectively. The prepared azo dyes are characterized using both IR spectra and the elemental analysis (C, H, N and S). The prepared azo dyes are used as chromogenic reagents for the spectrophotometric determination of copper (II), nickel (II), cobalt (II) and zinc (II) ions. The conditional acid dissociation constants of these azo dyes (la and Ib) and the stability constants of its metal ion complexes have been determined by spectro-analytical methods. The effect of pH, time, organic solvent and the foreign ions on the spectrophotometric determination of these ions and their complexes with the azo dyes under study were studied. The stoichiometric ratio (M:L) of the formed complexes was also determined. The molar absorptivity, the Sandell's sensitivity values, the obeyance of Beers law and the stability constants of the formed complexes have been also determined and discussed.
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- Fathy A El-Seify
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Engineering, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismalia, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismalia, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Engineering, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt.
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Tan W, Zhang L, Jarujamrus P, C G Doery J, Shen W. Improvement Strategies on Colorimetric Performance and Practical Applications of Paper-based Analytical Devices. Microchem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.107562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Kathiravan A, Sengottiyan S, Puzyn T, Gopinath P, Ramasubramanian K, Susila PA, Jhonsi MA. Rapid colorimetric discrimination of cyanide ions - mechanistic insights and applications. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2022; 14:518-525. [PMID: 35029617 DOI: 10.1039/d1ay02040d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this work, we have employed an intramolecular charge transfer-based DMN colorimetric probe for the rapid naked-eye detection of cyanide ions in solution as well as real water samples. The intermolecular interaction between the DMN probe and cyanide ions in solution was investigated using a combination of spectroscopic and computational methods in this study. The DMN probe exhibited a selective colorimetric response for cyanide ions over the other anions exposed. The cyanide sensing mechanism of the probe has been investigated by 1H NMR titration and density functional theory calculations. The results reveal that the colorimetric response of the DMN probe is due to the Michael adduct formation in the β-conjugated position of the dicyanovinyl group with cyanide, which blocks intramolecular charge transfer transition. Under optimized experimental conditions, the DMN probe showed a linear plot in the concentration range of 0.01-0.25 μM, with a detection limit of 23 nM. Further, a 3D printed portable accessory for the smartphone and an open-source android application is developed to suit the DMN probe for on-site work. In addition, we have developed the microfluidic paper-based analytical device that could selectively detect cyanide ions at very low concentration using a colorimetric DMN probe. In addition, the DMN probe was effectively used to determine the cyanide ion in a variety of water samples.
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- Arunkumar Kathiravan
- Department of Chemistry, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai-600 062, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Laboratory of Environmental Chemoinformatics, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdansk, Wita Stwosza 63, Gdansk, 80-308, Poland
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- Laboratory of Environmental Chemoinformatics, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdansk, Wita Stwosza 63, Gdansk, 80-308, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM-Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai 603203, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai-600 062, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai-600 062, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai-600 048, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Bendicho C, Lavilla I, Pena-Pereira F, de la Calle I, Romero V. Paper-Based Analytical Devices for Colorimetric and Luminescent Detection of Mercury in Waters: An Overview. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:7571. [PMID: 34833647 PMCID: PMC8625215 DOI: 10.3390/s21227571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Lab-on-paper technologies, also known as paper-based analytical devices (PADs), have received increasing attention in the last years, and nowadays, their use has spread to virtually every application area, i.e., medical diagnostic, food safety, environmental monitoring, etc. Advantages inherent to on-field detection, which include avoiding sampling, sample preparation and conventional instrumentation in central labs, are undoubtedly driving many developments in this area. Heavy metals represent an important group of environmental pollutants that require strict controls due to the threat they pose to ecosystems and human health. In this overview, the development of PADs for Hg monitoring, which is considered the most toxic metal in the environment, is addressed. The main emphasis is placed on recognition elements (i.e., organic chromophores/fluorophores, plasmonic nanoparticles, inorganic quantum dots, carbon quantum dots, metal nanoclusters, etc.) employed to provide suitable selectivity and sensitivity. The performance of both microfluidic paper-based analytical devices and paper-based sensors using signal readout by colorimetry and luminescence will be discussed.
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- Carlos Bendicho
- Centro de Investigación Mariña, Departamento de Química Analítica e Alimentaria, Campus de Vigo, Universidade de Vigo, Grupo QA2, Edificio CC Experimentais, As Lagoas, Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain; (I.L.); (F.P.-P.); (I.d.l.C.); (V.R.)
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Zhao N, Song J, Huang Z, Yang X, Wang Y, Zhao L. Ratiometric fluorescence probe of Cu 2+ and biothiols by using carbon dots and copper nanoclusters. RSC Adv 2021; 11:33662-33674. [PMID: 35497542 PMCID: PMC9042249 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra05854a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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A novel dual-emission ratiometric fluorescent probe based on N-doped yellow fluorescent carbon dots (y-CDs) and blue fluorescent copper nanoclusters (CuNCs) was established for quantitative determination of Cu2+ and biothiols. In this work, the Cu2+-(y-CDs) complexes formed by the chelation of y-CDs with Cu2+, showed an absorption peak at 430 nm that not only enhanced the fluorescence of y-CDs through inhibiting photoinduced electron transfer (PET) but also effectively quenched the fluorescence of CuNCs due to Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET). In addition, the chelation of y-CDs with Cu2+ could be inhibited by biothiols that prevented the fluorescence of y-CDs from being enhanced and the fluorescence of CuNCs from being quenched. On account of the changes of ratiometric signal, a dual-emission fluorescence probe for Cu2+ and biothiols determination was achieved. The proposed method exhibited high sensitivity for Cu2+ and biothiols in the ranges of 0.5-100 μM and 0.8-50 μM and the limits of detection (LODs) of Cu2+, glutathione (GSH), cysteine (Cys) and homocysteine (Hcy) were 0.21 μM, 0.33 μM, 0.39 μM and 0.46 μM, respectively. Subsequently, the established strategy presented an application prospect for the detection of Cu2+ and biothiols in real samples.
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- Ning Zhao
- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University 103 Wenhua Road Shenhe District Shenyang Liaoning 110016 P. R. China +86-24-4352-0571 +86-24-4352-0571
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University 103 Wenhua Road Shenhe District Shenyang Liaoning 110016 P. R. China +86-24-4352-0571 +86-24-4352-0571
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University 103 Wenhua Road Shenhe District Shenyang Liaoning 110016 P. R. China +86-24-4352-0571 +86-24-4352-0571
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- Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Medicinal and Edible Plants Resources of Hainan Province Haikou Hainan 571126 China
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- Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Medicinal and Edible Plants Resources of Hainan Province Haikou Hainan 571126 China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University 103 Wenhua Road Shenhe District Shenyang Liaoning 110016 P. R. China +86-24-4352-0571 +86-24-4352-0571
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Silver Nanoparticles Functionalized with Sodium Mercaptoethane Sulfonate to Remove Copper from Water by the Formation of a Micellar Phase. SEPARATIONS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/separations8080108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This work presents a novel procedure for the removal of Cu2+ from water, an essential element in human nutrition considered toxic in high concentrations, based on a microextraction technique involving the formation of a micellar phase. To achieve the total elimination of copper from aqueous samples, a Cu2+-complexing reagent based on silver nanoparticles functionalized with sodium mercaptoethane sulfonate (AgNPs@MESNa) was used. The complex formed by Cu2+ and the reagent was extracted into a micellar microphase formed by Triton X-114, a harmless surfactant. Volumes of 200 µL of the 10−4 mol L−1 suspension of AgNPs@MESNa and 100 µL of a solution of Triton X-114 at 30% m/m were employed to successfully remove 10 mg L−1 of Cu from 20 mL of water samples. The time and temperature needed to achieve 100% microextraction efficiency were 10 min and 40 °C, respectively. The procedure is considered environmentally friendly due to the low volume of the extracting phase and the simple experimental conditions that achieve total removal of Cu2+ from water samples.
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DFT Investigation of the Molecular Properties of the Dimethylglyoximato Complexes [M(Hdmg)2] (M = Ni, Pd, Pt). INORGANICS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics9060047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Important applications of the NiII, PdII and PtII complexes [M(Hdmg)2] (H2dmg = dimethylglyoxime) stem from their metal...metal stacked virtually insoluble aggregates. Given the virtual insolubility of the materials, we postulated that the rare reports on dissolved species in solution do not represent monomolecular species but oligomers. We thus studied the structural and spectral properties of the monomolecular entities of these compounds using density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT computations in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) as a solvent. The molecular geometries, IR and UV-vis spectra, and frontier orbitals properties were computed using LANL2DZ ecp and def2TZVP as basis sets and M06-2X as the functional. The results are compared with the available experimental and other calculated data. The optimised molecular geometries proved the asymmetric character of the two formed O–H…O bonds which connect the two Hdmg‒ ligands in the completely planar molecules. Calculated UV-vis spectra revealed the presence of three absorptions in the range 180 to 350 nm that are red-shifted along the series Ni–Pd–Pt. They were assigned to essentially ligand-centred π−π* transitions in part with metal(d) to ligand(π*) charge transfer (MLCT) contributions. The notorious d‒p transitions dominating the colour and electronics of the compounds in the solid-state and oligomeric stacks are negligible in our monomolecular models strongly supporting the idea that the previously reported spectroscopic observations or biological effects in solutions are not due to monomolecular complexes but rather to oligomeric dissolved species.
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Heavy metal pollution of water has become a global issue and is especially problematic in some developing countries. Heavy metals are toxic to living organisms, even at very low concentrations. Therefore, effective and reliable heavy metal detection in environmental water is very important. Current laboratory-based methods used for analysis of heavy metals in water require sophisticated instrumentation and highly trained technicians, making them unsuitable for routine heavy metal monitoring in the environment. Consequently, there is a growing demand for autonomous detection systems that could perform in situ or point-of-use measurements. Microfluidic detection systems, which are defined by their small size, have many characteristics that make them suitable for environmental analysis. Some of these advantages include portability, high sample throughput, reduced reagent consumption and waste generation, and reduced production cost. This review focusses on developments in the application of microfluidic detection systems to heavy metal detection in water. Microfluidic detection strategies based on optical techniques, electrochemical techniques, and quartz crystal microbalance are discussed.
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