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Worsley CA, Dunlop TO, Potts SJ, Garcia-Rodriguez R, Bolton RS, Davies ML, Jewell E, Watson TM. Quantifying Infiltration for Quality Control in Printed Mesoscopic Perovskite Solar Cells: A Microscopic Perspective. ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS 2024; 7:1938-1948. [PMID: 38487267 PMCID: PMC10934285 DOI: 10.1021/acsaem.3c03056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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Mesoscopic carbon-based perovskite solar cells (CPSCs) are often cited as a potential frontrunner to perovskite commercialization. Infiltration, the extent to which perovskite fills the mesoporous scaffold, is critical for optimum performance and stability. However, infiltration data are usually presented as qualitative photographic comparisons of samples with extreme infiltration variation. This work examines how small infiltration defects impact performance using an optical microscopy examination of the base TiO2 layer to identify issues and develop targeted techniques for infiltration enhancement. Critically, the uninfiltrated area at the base of the stack was found to correlate well with PCE across multiple batches of varied print quality and ZrO2 thickness. Through reduction of mesh mark defects and improvement of print quality in the ZrO2 and carbon layers, a champion PCE of 15.01% is attained. It follows that this facile, multiscaled, nondestructive technique could enable targeted performance enhancement and quality control in future scale-up initiatives.
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- Swansea University, Bay
Campus, Neath, Skewen SA18EN, Wales
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Salahandish R, Hyun JE, Haghayegh F, Tabrizi HO, Moossavi S, Khetani S, Ayala-Charca G, Berenger BM, Niu YD, Ghafar-Zadeh E, Nezhad AS. CoVSense: Ultrasensitive Nucleocapsid Antigen Immunosensor for Rapid Clinical Detection of Wildtype and Variant SARS-CoV-2. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2206615. [PMID: 36995043 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202206615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The widespread accessibility of commercial/clinically-viable electrochemical diagnostic systems for rapid quantification of viral proteins demands translational/preclinical investigations. Here, Covid-Sense (CoVSense) antigen testing platform; an all-in-one electrochemical nano-immunosensor for sample-to-result, self-validated, and accurate quantification of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) nucleocapsid (N)-proteins in clinical examinations is developed. The platform's sensing strips benefit from a highly-sensitive, nanostructured surface, created through the incorporation of carboxyl-functionalized graphene nanosheets, and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) conductive polymers, enhancing the overall conductivity of the system. The nanoengineered surface chemistry allows for compatible direct assembly of bioreceptor molecules. CoVSense offers an inexpensive (<$2 kit) and fast/digital response (<10 min), measured using a customized hand-held reader (<$25), enabling data-driven outbreak management. The sensor shows 95% clinical sensitivity and 100% specificity (Ct<25), and overall sensitivity of 91% for combined symptomatic/asymptomatic cohort with wildtype SARS-CoV-2 or B.1.1.7 variant (N = 105, nasal/throat samples). The sensor correlates the N-protein levels to viral load, detecting high Ct values of ≈35, with no sample preparation steps, while outperforming the commercial rapid antigen tests. The current translational technology fills the gap in the workflow of rapid, point-of-care, and accurate diagnosis of COVID-19.
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- Razieh Salahandish
- BioMEMS and Bioinspired Microfluidic Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
- Laboratory of Advanced Biotechnologies for Health Assessments (LAB-HA), Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, Toronto, M3J 1P3, Canada
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- Department of Ecosystem and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- BioMEMS and Bioinspired Microfluidic Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Biologically Inspired Sensors and Actuators (BioSA), Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, Toronto, M3J 1P3, Canada
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- BioMEMS and Bioinspired Microfluidic Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
- International Microbiome Centre, Cumming School of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- BioMEMS and Bioinspired Microfluidic Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Biologically Inspired Sensors and Actuators (BioSA), Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, Toronto, M3J 1P3, Canada
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- Alberta Public Health Laboratory, Alberta Precision Laboratories, 3330 Hospital Drive, Calgary, AB, T2N 4W4, Canada
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Ecosystem and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Biologically Inspired Sensors and Actuators (BioSA), Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, Toronto, M3J 1P3, Canada
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- BioMEMS and Bioinspired Microfluidic Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
- Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
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Coupled GO–MWCNT Composite Ink for Enhanced Dispersibility and Synthesis of Screen-Printing Electrodes. CHEMISTRY AFRICA 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s42250-022-00505-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Pepłowski A, Budny F, Jarczewska M, Lepak-Kuc S, Dybowska-Sarapuk Ł, Baraniecki D, Walter P, Malinowska E, Jakubowska M. Self-Assembling Graphene Layers for Electrochemical Sensors Printed in a Single Screen-Printing Process. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:8836. [PMID: 36433435 PMCID: PMC9692624 DOI: 10.3390/s22228836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This article reports findings on screen-printed electrodes employed in microfluidic diagnostic devices. The research described includes developing a series of graphene- and other carbon form-based printing pastes compared to their rheological parameters, such as viscosity in static and shear-thinning conditions, yield stress, and shear rate required for thinning. In addition, the morphology, electrical conductivity, and electrochemical properties of the electrodes, printed with the examined pastes, were investigated. Correlation analysis was performed between all measured parameters for six electrode materials, yielding highly significant (p-value between 0.002 and 0.017) correlations between electron transfer resistance (Ret), redox peak separation, and static viscosity and thinning shear-rate threshold. The observed more electrochemically accessible surface was explained according to the fluid mechanics of heterophase suspensions. Under changing shear stress, the agglomeration enhanced by the graphene nanoplatelets' interparticle affinity led to phase separation. Less viscous pastes were thinned to a lesser degree, allowing non-permanent clusters to de-agglomerate. Thus, the breaking of temporary agglomerates yielded an unblocked electrode surface. Since the mechanism of phase ordering through agglomeration and de-agglomeration is affected by the pastes' rheology and stress during the printing process and requires no further treatment, it can be appropriately labeled as a self-assembling electrode material.
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- Andrzej Pepłowski
- Printed Electronics, Textronics & Assembly Lab, Center for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, 19 Poleczki, 02-822 Warsaw, Poland
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- Printed Electronics, Textronics & Assembly Lab, Center for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, 19 Poleczki, 02-822 Warsaw, Poland
- Institute of Metrology and Biomedical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 8 A. Boboli, 02-525 Warsaw, Poland
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- The Chair of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, 3 Noakowskiego, 00-664 Warsaw, Poland
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- Printed Electronics, Textronics & Assembly Lab, Center for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, 19 Poleczki, 02-822 Warsaw, Poland
- Institute of Metrology and Biomedical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 8 A. Boboli, 02-525 Warsaw, Poland
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- Printed Electronics, Textronics & Assembly Lab, Center for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, 19 Poleczki, 02-822 Warsaw, Poland
- Institute of Metrology and Biomedical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 8 A. Boboli, 02-525 Warsaw, Poland
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- Printed Electronics, Textronics & Assembly Lab, Center for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, 19 Poleczki, 02-822 Warsaw, Poland
- Institute of Metrology and Biomedical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 8 A. Boboli, 02-525 Warsaw, Poland
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- Printed Electronics, Textronics & Assembly Lab, Center for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, 19 Poleczki, 02-822 Warsaw, Poland
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- The Chair of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, 3 Noakowskiego, 00-664 Warsaw, Poland
- Division of Medical Diagnostics, Center for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, 19 Poleczki, 02-822 Warsaw, Poland
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- Printed Electronics, Textronics & Assembly Lab, Center for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, 19 Poleczki, 02-822 Warsaw, Poland
- Institute of Metrology and Biomedical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 8 A. Boboli, 02-525 Warsaw, Poland
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Burton M, Howells G, Atoyo J, Carnie M. Printed Thermoelectrics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2108183. [PMID: 35080059 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202108183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The looming impact of climate change and the diminishing supply of fossil fuels both highlight the need for a transition to more sustainable energy sources. While solar and wind can produce much of the energy needed, to meet all our energy demands there is a need for a diverse sustainable energy generation mix. Thermoelectrics can play a vital role in this, by harvesting otherwise wasted heat energy and converting it into useful electrical energy. While efficient thermoelectric materials have been known since the 1950s, thermoelectrics have not been utilized beyond a few niche applications. This can in part be attributed to the high cost of manufacturing and the geometrical restraints of current commercial manufacturing techniques. Printing offers a potential route to manufacture thermoelectric materials at a lower price point and allows for the fabrication of generators that are custom built to meet the waste heat source requirements. This review details the significant progress that has been made in recent years in printing of thermoelectric materials in all thermoelectric material groups and printing methods, and highlights very recent publications that show printing can now offer comparable performance to commercially manufactured thermoelectric materials.
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- Matthew Burton
- SPECIFIC, Materials Research Centre, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University, Bay Campus, Swansea, SA1 8EN, UK
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- M2A, Materials Research Centre, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University, Bay Campus, Swansea, SA1 8EN, UK
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- M2A, Materials Research Centre, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University, Bay Campus, Swansea, SA1 8EN, UK
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- SPECIFIC, Materials Research Centre, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University, Bay Campus, Swansea, SA1 8EN, UK
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Du F, Dong Z, Guan Y, Zeid AM, Ma D, Feng J, Yang D, Xu G. Single-Electrode Electrochemical System for the Visual and High-Throughput Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay. Anal Chem 2022; 94:2189-2194. [PMID: 35044176 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c04709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The electrochemiluminescence (ECL) immunoassay with its visual and high-throughput detection has received considerable attention in the past decade. However, the development of a facile and cost-effective ECL device is still a great challenge. Herein, a single-electrode electrochemical system (SEES) for the visual and high-throughput ECL immunoassay was developed. The SEES was designed by attaching a plastic sticker with multiple holes onto a single carbon ink screen-printed electrode based on a resistance-induced potential difference. Due to its excellent properties of adsorption and bioaffinity, the carbon ink screen-printed electrode is applied to immobilize antibodies. When cardiac troponin I (cTnI), a specific biomarker of acute myocardial infarction, is present, it will be captured by the immobilized cTnI antibodies on the electrode surface, inhibiting electron transfer, resulting in a decrease of the ECL intensity of the luminol-H2O2 system. Using a smartphone as the detector, cTnI could be determined, ranging from 1 to 1000 ng mL-1, with a detection limit of 0.94 ng mL-1. The SEES based on the carbon ink screen-printed electrode is characterized by its high simplicity, cost effectiveness, and user-friendliness compared with conventional three-electrode systems and bipolar electrochemical systems using electrode arrays and shows superior advantages over other immunoassay strategies, with the elimination of multistep assembling and labeling processes. What is more, the fabricated SEES holds great potential in the point-of-care testing due to its tiny size and the combination of a smartphone detector.
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- Fangxin Du
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China.,Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Neurology and Neuroscience Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130000, China
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- Department of Neurology and Neuroscience Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130000, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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Costa Angeli MA, Ciocca M, Petti L, Lugli P. Advances in printing technologies for soft robotics devices applications. Soft Robot 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.ache.2021.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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