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Touloupakis E, Calegari Moia I, Zampieri RM, Cocozza C, Frassinelli N, Marchi E, Foderi C, Di Lorenzo T, Rezaie N, Muzzini VG, Traversi ML, Giovannelli A. Fire up Biosensor Technology to Assess the Vitality of Trees after Wildfires. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:373. [PMID: 39194602 DOI: 10.3390/bios14080373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
Abstract
The development of tools to quickly identify the fate of damaged trees after a stress event such as a wildfire is of great importance. In this context, an innovative approach to assess irreversible physiological damage in trees could help to support the planning of management decisions for disturbed sites to restore biodiversity, protect the environment and understand the adaptations of ecosystem functionality. The vitality of trees can be estimated by several physiological indicators, such as cambium activity and the amount of starch and soluble sugars, while the accumulation of ethanol in the cambial cells and phloem is considered an alarm sign of cell death. However, their determination requires time-consuming laboratory protocols, making the approach impractical in the field. Biosensors hold considerable promise for substantially advancing this field. The general objective of this review is to define a system for quantifying the plant vitality in forest areas exposed to fire. This review describes recent electrochemical biosensors that can detect plant molecules, focusing on biosensors for glucose, fructose, and ethanol as indicators of tree vitality.
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- Eleftherios Touloupakis
- Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems, National Research Council, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems, National Research Council, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems, National Research Council, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie, Alimentari, Ambientali e Forestali-DAGRI, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Via San Bonaventura 13, 50145 Firenze, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie, Alimentari, Ambientali e Forestali-DAGRI, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Via San Bonaventura 13, 50145 Firenze, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie, Alimentari, Ambientali e Forestali-DAGRI, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Via San Bonaventura 13, 50145 Firenze, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie, Alimentari, Ambientali e Forestali-DAGRI, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Via San Bonaventura 13, 50145 Firenze, Italy
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- Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems, National Research Council, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems, National Research Council, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems, National Research Council, Research Area of Rome 1, Strada Provinciale 35d n. 9, Montelibretti, 00010 Rome, Italy
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- Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems, National Research Council, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems, National Research Council, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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Godínez-García FJ, Guerrero-Rivera R, Martínez-Rivera JA, Gamero-Inda E, Ortiz-Medina J. Advances in two-dimensional engineered nanomaterials applications for the agro- and food-industries. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2023. [PMID: 36922737 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Two-dimensional nanomaterials, such as graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, MXenes, and other layered compounds, are the subject of intense theoretical and experimental research for applications in a wide range of advanced technological solutions, given their outstanding physical, chemical, and mechanical properties. In the context of food science and technology, their contributions are starting to appear, based on the advantages that two-dimensional nanostructures offer to agricultural- and food-related key topics, such as sustainable water use, nano-agrochemicals, novel nanosensing devices, and smart packaging technologies. These application categories facilitate the grasping of the current and potential uses of such advanced nanomaterials in the field, backed by their advantageous physical, chemical, and structural properties. Developments for water cleaning and reuse, efficient nanofertilizers and pesticides, ultrasensitive sensors for food contamination, and intelligent nanoelectronic disposable food packages are among the most promising application examples reviewed here and demonstrate the tremendous impact that further developments would have in the area as the fundamental and applied research of two-dimensional nanostructures continues. We expect this work will contribute to a better understanding of the promising characteristics of two-dimensional nanomaterials that could be used for the design of novel and feasible solutions in the agriculture and food areas. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Francisco Javier Godínez-García
- Division of Research and Postgraduate Studies and Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering, TecNM/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango, Durango, Mexico
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- Division of Research and Postgraduate Studies and Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering, TecNM/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango, Durango, Mexico
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- Division of Research and Postgraduate Studies and Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering, TecNM/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango, Durango, Mexico
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- Division of Research and Postgraduate Studies and Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering, TecNM/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango, Durango, Mexico
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- Division of Research and Postgraduate Studies and Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering, TecNM/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango, Durango, Mexico
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Elkalla E, Khizar S, Tarhini M, Lebaz N, Zine N, Jaffrezic-Renault N, Errachid A, Elaissari A. Core-shell micro/nanocapsules: from encapsulation to applications. J Microencapsul 2023; 40:125-156. [PMID: 36749629 DOI: 10.1080/02652048.2023.2178538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Encapsulation is the way to wrap or coat one substance as a core inside another tiny substance known as a shell at micro and nano scale for protecting the active ingredients from the exterior environment. A lot of active substances, such as flavours, enzymes, drugs, pesticides, vitamins, in addition to catalysts being effectively encapsulated within capsules consisting of different natural as well as synthetic polymers comprising poly(methacrylate), poly(ethylene glycol), cellulose, poly(lactide), poly(styrene), gelatine, poly(lactide-co-glycolide)s, and acacia. The developed capsules release the enclosed substance conveniently and in time through numerous mechanisms, reliant on the ultimate use of final products. Such technology is important for several fields counting food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agriculture, and textile industries. The present review focuses on the most important and high-efficiency methods for manufacturing micro/nanocapsules and their several applications in our life.
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- Eslam Elkalla
- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, ISA-UMR 5280, Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, ISA-UMR 5280, Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, ISA-UMR 5280, Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, LAGEPP UMR-5007, Villeurbanne, France
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- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, ISA-UMR 5280, Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, ISA-UMR 5280, Lyon, France
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Wasfi A, Awwad S, Hussein M, Awwad F. Sugar Molecules Detection via C 2N Transistor-Based Sensor: First Principles Modeling. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:700. [PMID: 36839068 PMCID: PMC9967288 DOI: 10.3390/nano13040700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Real-time detection of sugar molecules is critical for preventing and monitoring diabetes and for food quality evaluation. In this article, a field effect transistor (FET) based on two-dimensional nitrogenated holey graphene (C2N) was designed, developed, and tested to identify the sugar molecules including xylose, fructose, and glucose. Both density functional theory and non-equilibrium Green's function (DFT + NEGF) were used to study the designed device. Several electronic characteristics were studied, including work function, density of states, electrical current, and transmission spectrum. The proposed sensor is made of a pair of gold electrodes joint through a channel of C2N and a gate was placed underneath the channel. The C2N monolayer distinctive characteristics are promising for glucose sensors to detect blood sugar and for sugar molecules sensors to evaluate food quality. The electronic transport characteristics of the sensor resulted in a unique signature for each of the sugar molecules. This proposed work suggests that the developed C2N transistor-based sensor could detect sugar molecules with high accuracy.
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- Asma Wasfi
- Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering, College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering, College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering, College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
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Wang P, Luo B, Liu K, Wang C, Dong H, Wang X, Hou P, Li A. A novel COOH–GO–COOH–MWNT/pDA/AuNPs based electrochemical aptasensor for detection of AFB 1. RSC Adv 2022; 12:27940-27947. [PMID: 36320289 PMCID: PMC9523761 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra03883h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), one of the most common mycotoxins in food matrixes, has been identified as the most toxic contaminant with mutagenic, teratogenic, immunosuppressive, and carcinogenic effects. In this study, an electrochemical aptamer sensor was developed for the on-site detection of AFB1. Carboxylated graphene oxide (COOH–GO) and carboxylated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (COOH–MWNT) nanocomposites, dopamine polymers (pDA) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were used to enhance the electrochemical activity and the biocompatibility of the screen-printed electrodes (SPE). Once AFB1 was captured by the aptamer immobilized on the electrode surface, the redox current of [Fe(CN)6]3−/4− decreased. Therefore, the binding of aptamer (Apt) and AFB1 can be reflected by the change of the peak current. The as-prepared sensor showed a wide detection range of 0.1 fg ml−1–100 pg ml−1 and a low detection limit of 15.16 ag ml−1. It is also simple and low-cost, which shows great potential in practical application. A novel COOH–GO–COOH–MWNT/pDA/AuNPs based electrochemical aptasensor was developed for detection of AFB1.![]()
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- Pengfei Wang
- Intelligent Equipment Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China
- College of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Jiangsu 212000, China
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- Intelligent Equipment Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China
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- Intelligent Equipment Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China
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- Intelligent Equipment Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China
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- Intelligent Equipment Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China
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- Intelligent Equipment Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China
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- Intelligent Equipment Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China
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- Intelligent Equipment Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China
- College of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Jiangsu 212000, China
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