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Qu G, Liu G, Zhao C, Yuan Z, Yang Y, Xiang K. Detection and treatment of mono and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon pollutants in aqueous environments based on electrochemical technology: recent advances. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:23334-23362. [PMID: 38436845 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32640-3] [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: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Mono and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are widely distributed and severely pollute the aqueous environment due to natural and human activities, particularly human activity. It is crucial to identify and address them in order to reduce the dangers and threats they pose to biological processes and ecosystems. In the fields of sensor detection and water treatment, electrochemistry plays a crucial role as a trustworthy and environmentally friendly technology. In order to accomplish trace detection while enhancing detection accuracy and precision, researchers have created and studied sensors using a range of materials based on electrochemical processes, and their results have demonstrated good performance. One cannot overlook the challenges associated with treating aromatic pollutants, including mono and polycyclic. Much work has been done and good progress has been achieved in order to address these challenges. This study discusses the mono and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon sensor detection and electrochemical treatment technologies for contaminants in the aqueous environment. Additionally mentioned are the sources, distribution, risks, hazards, and problems in the removal of pollutants. The obstacles to be overcome and the future development plans of the field are then suggested by summarizing and assessing the research findings of the researchers.
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- Guangfei Qu
- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science & Technology, Kunming, 650500, Yunnan, China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science & Technology, Kunming, 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science & Technology, Kunming, 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science & Technology, Kunming, 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science & Technology, Kunming, 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science & Technology, Kunming, 650500, Yunnan, China
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Mujica ML, Tamborelli A, Vaschetti VM, Espinoza LC, Bollo S, Dalmasso PR, Rivas GA. Two birds with one stone: integrating exfoliation and immunoaffinity properties in multi-walled carbon nanotubes by non-covalent functionalization with human immunoglobulin G. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 190:73. [PMID: 36695940 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-022-05630-w] [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: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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An innovative strategy is proposed to simultaneously exfoliate multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and generate MWCNTs with immunoaffinity properties. This strategy was based on the non-covalent functionalization of MWCNTs with human immunoglobulin G (IgG) by sonicating 2.5 mg mL-1 MWCNTs in 2.0 mg mL-1 IgG for 15 min with sonicator bath. Impedimetric experiments performed at glassy carbon electrodes (GCE) modified with the resulting MWCNT-IgG nanohybrid in the presence of anti-human immunoglobulin G antibody (Anti-IgG) demonstrated that the immunoglobulin retains their biorecognition properties even after the treatment during the MWCNT functionalization. We proposed, as proof-of-concept, two model electrochemical sensors, a voltammetric one for uric acid quantification by taking advantages of the exfoliated MWCNTs electroactivity (linear range, 5.0 × 10-7 M - 5.0 × 10-6 M; detection limit, 165 nM) and an impedimetric immunosensor for the detection of Anti-IgG through the use of the bioaffinity properties of the IgG present in the nanohybrid (linear range, 5-50 µg mL-1; detection limit, 2 µg mL-1).
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- Michael López Mujica
- INFIQC (CONICET-UNC), Departamento de Fisicoquímica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Ciudad Universitaria, 5000, Córdoba, Argentina
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- INFIQC (CONICET-UNC), Departamento de Fisicoquímica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Ciudad Universitaria, 5000, Córdoba, Argentina.,CIQA, CONICET, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad Regional Córdoba, Maestro López Esq, Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Cruz Roja Argentina, 5016, Córdoba, Argentina
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- CIQA, CONICET, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad Regional Córdoba, Maestro López Esq, Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Cruz Roja Argentina, 5016, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Centro de Investigación de Procesos Redox, CIPRex, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile. Sergio Livingstone 1007, Independencia, Santiago, Chile.,Departamento de Química Farmacológica Y Toxicológica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Sergio Livingstone 1007, Independencia, Santiago, Chile
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- Centro de Investigación de Procesos Redox, CIPRex, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile. Sergio Livingstone 1007, Independencia, Santiago, Chile.,Departamento de Química Farmacológica Y Toxicológica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Sergio Livingstone 1007, Independencia, Santiago, Chile
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- CIQA, CONICET, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad Regional Córdoba, Maestro López Esq, Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Cruz Roja Argentina, 5016, Córdoba, Argentina.
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- INFIQC (CONICET-UNC), Departamento de Fisicoquímica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Ciudad Universitaria, 5000, Córdoba, Argentina.
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Bollella P, Katz E. Enzyme-Based Biosensors: Tackling Electron Transfer Issues. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 20:E3517. [PMID: 32575916 PMCID: PMC7349488 DOI: 10.3390/s20123517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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This review summarizes the fundamentals of the phenomenon of electron transfer (ET) reactions occurring in redox enzymes that were widely employed for the development of electroanalytical devices, like biosensors, and enzymatic fuel cells (EFCs). A brief introduction on the ET observed in proteins/enzymes and its paradigms (e.g., classification of ET mechanisms, maximal distance at which is observed direct electron transfer, etc.) are given. Moreover, the theoretical aspects related to direct electron transfer (DET) are resumed as a guideline for newcomers to the field. Snapshots on the ET theory formulated by Rudolph A. Marcus and on the mathematical model used to calculate the ET rate constant formulated by Laviron are provided. Particular attention is devoted to the case of glucose oxidase (GOx) that has been erroneously classified as an enzyme able to transfer electrons directly. Thereafter, all tools available to investigate ET issues are reported addressing the discussions toward the development of new methodology to tackle ET issues. In conclusion, the trends toward upcoming practical applications are suggested as well as some directions in fundamental studies of bioelectrochemistry.
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- Paolo Bollella
- Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, NY 13699-5810, USA;
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Chiticaru EA, Pilan L, Damian CM, Vasile E, Burns JS, Ioniţă M. Influence of Graphene Oxide Concentration when Fabricating an Electrochemical Biosensor for DNA Detection. BIOSENSORS 2019; 9:E113. [PMID: 31561443 PMCID: PMC6955971 DOI: 10.3390/bios9040113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Revised: 09/16/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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We have investigated the influence exerted by the concentration of graphene oxide (GO) dispersion as a modifier for screen printed carbon electrodes (SPCEs) on the fabrication of an electrochemical biosensor to detect DNA hybridization. A new pretreatment protocol for SPCEs, involving two successive steps in order to achieve a reproducible deposition of GO, is also proposed. Aqueous GO dispersions of different concentrations (0.05, 0.1, 0.15, and 0.2 mg/mL) were first drop-cast on the SPCE substrates and then electrochemically reduced. The electrochemical properties of the modified electrodes were investigated after each modification step by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), while physicochemical characterization was performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Raman spectroscopy. Finally, the sensing platform was obtained by the simple adsorption of the single-stranded DNA probe onto the electrochemically reduced GO (RGO)-modified SPCEs under optimized conditions. The hybridization was achieved by incubating the functionalized SPCEs with complementary DNA target and detected by measuring the change in the electrochemical response of [Fe(CN)6]3-/4- redox reporter in CV and EIS measurements induced by the release of the newly formed double-stranded DNA from the electrode surface. Our results showed that a higher GO concentration generated a more sensitive response towards DNA detection.
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- Elena A Chiticaru
- Faculty of Medical Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Gh Polizu 1-7, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu St., 011061 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Advanced Polymer Materials Group, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Gh Polizu 1-7, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Material Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Medical Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Gh Polizu 1-7, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- Laboratory of Cellular Therapies, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences for Children & Adults, University Hospital of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41121 Modena, Italy
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- Faculty of Medical Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Gh Polizu 1-7, 011061 Bucharest, Romania.
- Advanced Polymer Materials Group, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Gh Polizu 1-7, 011061 Bucharest, Romania.
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Serafín V, Valverde A, Garranzo-Asensio M, Barderas R, Campuzano S, Yáñez-Sedeño P, Pingarrón JM. Simultaneous amperometric immunosensing of the metastasis-related biomarkers IL-13Rα2 and CDH-17 by using grafted screen-printed electrodes and a composite prepared from quantum dots and carbon nanotubes for signal amplification. Mikrochim Acta 2019; 186:411. [DOI: 10.1007/s00604-019-3531-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Campuzano S, Yáñez-Sedeño P, Pingarrón JM. Carbon Dots and Graphene Quantum Dots in Electrochemical Biosensing. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 9:E634. [PMID: 31010125 PMCID: PMC6523669 DOI: 10.3390/nano9040634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2019] [Revised: 04/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) and carbon dots (CDs) are among the latest research frontiers in carbon-based nanomaterials. They provide interesting attributes to current electrochemical biosensing due to their intrinsic low toxicity, high solubility in many solvents, excellent electronic properties, robust chemical inertness, large specific surface area, abundant edge sites for functionalization, great biocompatibility, low cost, and versatility, as well as their ability for modification with attractive surface chemistries and other modifiers/nanomaterials. In this review article, the use of GQDs and CDs as signal tags or electrode surface modifiers to develop electrochemical biosensing strategies is critically discussed through the consideration of representative approaches reported in the last five years. The advantages and disadvantages arising from the use of GQDs and CDs in this context are outlined together with the still required work to fulfil the characteristics needed to achieve suitable electrochemical enzymatic and affinity biosensors with applications in the real world.
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- Susana Campuzano
- Departamento de Química Analítica, Facultad de CC. Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, E-28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Facultad de CC. Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, E-28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Facultad de CC. Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, E-28040 Madrid, Spain.
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Magnetic multiwalled carbon nanotubes as nanocarrier tags for sensitive determination of fetuin in saliva. Biosens Bioelectron 2018; 113:88-94. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2018.04.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2018] [Revised: 04/26/2018] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Farzin L, Shamsipur M, Samandari L, Sheibani S. Advances in the design of nanomaterial-based electrochemical affinity and enzymatic biosensors for metabolic biomarkers: A review. Mikrochim Acta 2018; 185:276. [PMID: 29721621 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-018-2820-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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This review (with 340 refs) focuses on methods for specific and sensitive detection of metabolites for diagnostic purposes, with particular emphasis on electrochemical nanomaterial-based sensors. It also covers novel candidate metabolites as potential biomarkers for diseases such as neurodegenerative diseases, autism spectrum disorder and hepatitis. Following an introduction into the field of metabolic biomarkers, a first major section classifies electrochemical biosensors according to the bioreceptor type (enzymatic, immuno, apta and peptide based sensors). A next section covers applications of nanomaterials in electrochemical biosensing (with subsections on the classification of nanomaterials, electrochemical approaches for signal generation and amplification using nanomaterials, and on nanomaterials as tags). A next large sections treats candidate metabolic biomarkers for diagnosis of diseases (in the context with metabolomics), with subsections on biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases, autism spectrum disorder and hepatitis. The Conclusion addresses current challenges and future perspectives. Graphical abstract This review focuses on the recent developments in electrochemical biosensors based on the use of nanomaterials for the detection of metabolic biomarkers. It covers the critical metabolites for some diseases such as neurodegenerative diseases, autism spectrum disorder and hepatitis.
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- Leila Farzin
- Radiation Application Research School, Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute, P.O. Box 11365-3486, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Razi University, P.O. Box 67149-67346, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Razi University, P.O. Box 67149-67346, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Radiation Application Research School, Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute, P.O. Box 11365-3486, Tehran, Iran
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Synergetic Effects of Combined Nanomaterials for Biosensing Applications. SENSORS 2017; 17:s17051010. [PMID: 28467365 PMCID: PMC5469533 DOI: 10.3390/s17051010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2017] [Revised: 04/25/2017] [Accepted: 04/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Nanomaterials have become essential components for the development of biosensors since such nanosized compounds were shown to clearly increase the analytical performance. The improvements are mainly related to an increased surface area, thus providing an enhanced accessibility for the analyte, the compound to be detected, to the receptor unit, the sensing element. Nanomaterials can also add value to biosensor devices due to their intrinsic physical or chemical properties and can even act as transducers for the signal capture. Among the vast amount of examples where nanomaterials demonstrate their superiority to bulk materials, the combination of different nano-objects with different characteristics can create phenomena which contribute to new or improved signal capture setups. These phenomena and their utility in biosensor devices are summarized in a non-exhaustive way where the principles behind these synergetic effects are emphasized.
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