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Kumar Shringi A, Kumar R, Yan F. Recent advances in bismuth oxychalcogenide nanosheets for sensing applications. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:10551-10565. [PMID: 38727604 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00821a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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This review offers insights into the fundamental properties of bismuth oxychalcogenides Bi2O2X (X = S, Se, Te) (BOXs), concentrating on recent advancements primarily from studies published over the past five years. It examines the physical characteristics of these materials, synthesis methods, and their potential as critical components for gas sensing, biosensing, and optical sensing applications. Moreover, it underscores the implications of these advancements for the development of military, environmental, and health monitoring devices.
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- Amit Kumar Shringi
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Carolina Central University, Durham-27707, North Carolina, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Carolina Central University, Durham-27707, North Carolina, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Carolina Central University, Durham-27707, North Carolina, USA.
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Consoli GML, Maugeri L, Musso N, Gulino A, D'Urso L, Bonacci P, Buscarino G, Forte G, Petralia S. One-Pot Synthesis of Luminescent and Photothermal Carbon Boron-Nitride Quantum Dots Exhibiting Cell Damage Protective Effects. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303692. [PMID: 38508224 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303692] [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: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Zero-dimensional boron nitride quantum dots (BNQDs) are arousing interest for their versatile optical, chemical, and biochemical properties. Introducing carbon contents in BNQDs nanostructures is a great challenge to modulate their physicochemical properties. Among the carbon moieties, phenolic groups have attracted attention for their biochemical properties and phenol-containing nanomaterials are showing great promise for biomedical applications. Herein, the first example of direct synthesis of water dispersible BNQDs exposing phenolic and carboxylic groups is presented. The carbon-BNQDs are prepared in a single-step by solvent-assisted reaction of urea with boronic reagents and are characterized by optical absorption, luminescence, Raman, Fourier transform infrared and NMR spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering, and atomic force microscopy. The carbon-BNQDs exhibit nanodimension, stability, high photothermal conversion efficiency, pH-responsive luminescence and Z-potential. The potential of the carbon-BNQDs to provide photothermal materials in solid by embedding in agarose substrate is successfully investigated. The carbon-BNQDs exhibit biocompatibility on colorectal adenocarcinoma cells (Caco-2) and protective effects from chemical and oxidative stress on Caco-2, osteosarcoma (MG-63), and microglial (HMC-3) cells. Amplicon mRNA-seq analyses for the expression of 56 genes involve in oxidative-stress and inflammation are performed to evaluate the molecular events responsible for the cell protective effects of the carbon-BNQDs.
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- Grazia M L Consoli
- CNR-Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, Via Paolo Gaifami 18, Catania, 95126, Italy
- CIB-Interuniversity Consortium for Biotechnologies U.O. of Catania, Via Flavia, 23/1, Trieste, 34148, Italy
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 64, Catania, 95125, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Via S. Sofia 97, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science, University of Catania and I.N.S.T.M. UdR of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 64, Catania, 95125, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science, University of Catania and I.N.S.T.M. UdR of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 64, Catania, 95125, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Via S. Sofia 97, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Physic and Chemistry, University of Palermo, Via Archirafi 36, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 64, Catania, 95125, Italy
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- CNR-Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, Via Paolo Gaifami 18, Catania, 95126, Italy
- CIB-Interuniversity Consortium for Biotechnologies U.O. of Catania, Via Flavia, 23/1, Trieste, 34148, Italy
- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 64, Catania, 95125, Italy
- NANOMED, Research Centre for Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, Catania, 95124, Italy
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Wang F, Su D, Ma K, Qin B, Li B, Li J, Zhang C, Xin Y, Huang Z, Yang W, Wang S, He X. Reliable and Scalable Piezoresistive Sensors with an MXene/MoS 2 Hierarchical Nanostructure for Health Signals Monitoring. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:44001-44011. [PMID: 37671797 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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The increased popularity of wearable electronic devices has led to a greater need for advanced sensors. However, fabricating pressure sensors that are flexible, highly sensitive, robust, and compatible with large-scale fabrication technology is challenging. This work investigates a piezoresistive sensor constructed from an MXene/MoS2 hierarchical nanostructure, which is obtained through an easy and inexpensive fabrication process. The sensor exhibits a high sensitivity of 0.42 kPa-1 (0-1.5 kPa), rapid response (∼36 ms), and remarkable mechanical durability (∼10,000 cycles at 13 kPa). The sensor has been demonstrated to be successful in detecting human motion, speech recognition, and physiological signals, particularly in analyzing human pulse. These data can be used to alert and identify irregularities in human health. Additionally, the sensing units are able to construct sensor arrays of various sizes and configurations, enabling pressure distribution imaging in a variety of application scenarios. This research proposes a cost-effective and scalable approach to fabricating piezoresistive sensors and sensor arrays, which can be utilized for monitoring human health and for use in human-machine interfaces.
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- Fengming Wang
- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, P.R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, P.R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, P.R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, P.R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, P.R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, P.R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, P.R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, P.R. China
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- School of Rail Transportation, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, P.R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, P.R. China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, P.R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, P.R. China
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Azeem MM, Shafa M, Aamir M, Zubair M, Souayeh B, Alam MW. Nucleotide detection mechanism and comparison based on low-dimensional materials: A review. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1117871. [PMID: 36937765 PMCID: PMC10018150 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1117871] [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: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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The recent pandemic has led to the fabrication of new nucleic acid sensors that can detect infinitesimal limits immediately and effectively. Therefore, various techniques have been demonstrated using low-dimensional materials that exhibit ultrahigh detection and accuracy. Numerous detection approaches have been reported, and new methods for impulse sensing are being explored. All ongoing research converges at one unique point, that is, an impetus: the enhanced limit of detection of sensors. There are several reviews on the detection of viruses and other proteins related to disease control point of care; however, to the best of our knowledge, none summarizes the various nucleotide sensors and describes their limits of detection and mechanisms. To understand the far-reaching impact of this discipline, we briefly discussed conventional and nanomaterial-based sensors, and then proposed the feature prospects of these devices. Two types of sensing mechanisms were further divided into their sub-branches: polymerase chain reaction and photospectrometric-based sensors. The nanomaterial-based sensor was further subdivided into optical and electrical sensors. The optical sensors included fluorescence (FL), surface plasmon resonance (SPR), colorimetric, and surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), while electrical sensors included electrochemical luminescence (ECL), microfluidic chip, and field-effect transistor (FET). A synopsis of sensing materials, mechanisms, detection limits, and ranges has been provided. The sensing mechanism and materials used were discussed for each category in terms of length, collectively forming a fusing platform to highlight the ultrahigh detection technique of nucleotide sensors. We discussed potential trends in improving the fabrication of nucleotide nanosensors based on low-dimensional materials. In this area, particular aspects, including sensitivity, detection mechanism, stability, and challenges, were addressed. The optimization of the sensing performance and selection of the best sensor were concluded. Recent trends in the atomic-scale simulation of the development of Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sensors using 2D materials were highlighted. A critical overview of the challenges and opportunities of deoxyribonucleic acid sensors was explored, and progress made in deoxyribonucleic acid detection over the past decade with a family of deoxyribonucleic acid sensors was described. Areas in which further research is needed were included in the future scope.
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- M. Mustafa Azeem
- Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, United States
- *Correspondence: M. Mustafa Azeem, ; Muhammad Aamir,
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Metal-Organic Molecular Materials and Devices, Kunming University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Basic Science, Deanship of Preparatory Year, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
- *Correspondence: M. Mustafa Azeem, ; Muhammad Aamir,
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- Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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Towards hospital-on-chip supported by 2D MXenes-based 5th generation intelligent biosensors. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 220:114847. [PMCID: PMC9605918 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Existing public health emergencies due to fatal/infectious diseases such as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and monkeypox have raised the paradigm of 5th generation portable and intelligent multifunctional biosensors embedded on a single chip. The state-of-the-art 5th generation biosensors are concerned with integrating advanced functional materials with controllable electronic attributes and optimal machine processability. In this direction, 2D metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes), owing to their enhanced effective surface area, tunable physicochemical attributes, and rich surface functionalities, have shown promising performances in biosensing flatlands. Moreover, their hybridization with diversified nanomaterials caters to their associated challenges for the commercialization of stability due to restacking and oxidation. MXenes and its hybrid biosensors have demonstrated intelligent and lab-on-chip prospects for determining diverse biomarkers/pathogens related to fatal and infectious diseases. Recently, on-site detection has been clubbed with solution-on-chip MXenes by interfacing biosensors with modern-age technologies, including 5G communication, internet-of-medical-things (IoMT), artificial intelligence (AI), and data clouding to progress toward hospital-on-chip (HOC) modules. This review comprehensively summarizes the state-of-the-art MXene fabrication, advancements in physicochemical properties to architect biosensors, and the progress of MXene-based lab-on-chip biosensors toward HOC solutions. Besides, it discusses sustainable aspects, practical challenges and alternative solutions associated with these modules to develop personalized and remote health solutions for every individual in the world.
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Zhang H, Qiu Y, Yu S, Ding C, Hu J, Qi H, Tian Y, Zhang Z, Liu A, Wu H. Wearable microfluidic patch with integrated capillary valves and pumps for sweat management and multiple biomarker analysis. BIOMICROFLUIDICS 2022; 16:044104. [PMID: 35915777 PMCID: PMC9338840 DOI: 10.1063/5.0092084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Wearable sweat sensors are essential for providing insight into human physiological health. The currently developed microfluidic sweat sensors have demonstrated the function of collecting and storing sweat. However, they detect more average concentrations of substances based on time periods, which leads to the fact that in situ real-time measurement for multiple biomarkers remains a grand challenge. Here, we propose a wearable epidermal microfluidic patch with integrated microfluidic pumps and micro-valves for accelerated and continuous collection of the sweat, where the micro-pumps ensure the complete separation of old and new sweat for real-time detection of real concentration of biomarkers in sweat. The biomarker concentration at different time periods is detected by introducing a burst valve, which is used to assist in the analysis of the real-time detection. A quantitative relationship between the minimum burst pressure difference required for sequential collection and the size of the microchannel structure is established to overcome the effects of additional resistance at the gas-liquid interface. Additionally, the sensing modules, including sodium ion, chlorine ion, glucose, and pH level in sweat, are integrated into the patch to realize in situ, real-time detection of multiple biomarkers in the human sweat, decoding the correlation between changes in substance concentrations and physiological conditions. This work provides a unique and simplifying strategy for developing wearable sweat sensors for potential applications in health monitoring and disease diagnostics.
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- Key Laboratory of Optical Field Manipulation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Optical Field Manipulation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, People’s Republic of China
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- Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed: and
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