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Fan Z, Ran Q, Li Y, Xu X, Zheng L, Liu X, Jia K. Surface segregation of rigid polyarylene ether amidoxime on polyurethane nanofiber into hierarchical membranes as substrate of flexible SERS nanosensor for sulfamethoxazole detection. Talanta 2024; 276:126166. [PMID: 38714011 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126166] [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: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/09/2024]
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Electrospun polymeric nanofibrous membranes are emerging as the promising substrates for preparation of flexible SERS nanosensors due to their intrinsic nanoscale surface roughness, easy scalability as well as rich surface reactivity. Although the nanofiber membranes prepared from high performance thermoplastics exhibit good mechanical stability, the SERS nanosensors based on these substrates normally have lower signal-to-noise ratio because of the interference from background Raman signals of aromatic moieties. Herein, we synthesized an optically transparent polyurethane (PU) and rigid polyarylene ether amidoxime (PEA), which were electrospun into core-shell nanofibers membranes with a "beads-on-web" morphology. Furthermore, the PU-PEA membranes were coated with ultra-thin silver layer and thermally annealed to prepare the flexible SERS nanosensor without any background noises. In addition, the Raman enhancement of SERS nanosensor can be readily improved by tuning of PU-PEA composition, silver thickness as well as thermal annealing temperature. Finally, the optimized SERS nanosensor enables label-free detection of sulfamethoxazole as low as 0.1 nM with a good reproducibility and detection performance in real water sample. Meanwhile, the optimized SERS nanosensor shows long term anti-biofouling capacity. Thanks to its facile fabrication, competitive analytical performance and resistance to biofouling, the current work basically open new way for design of flexible SERS nanosensors for biomedical applications.
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- Zilin Fan
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054, Chengdu, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054, Chengdu, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054, Chengdu, China.
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Life Science, eBond Pharmaceutical Technology Ltd., Chengdu, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054, Chengdu, China; Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Novel CN Polymeric Materials, Chengdu, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054, Chengdu, China; Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Novel CN Polymeric Materials, Chengdu, China.
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Ku CA, Hung CW, Chung CK. A Rapid, Efficient Method for Anodic Aluminum Oxide Membrane Room-Temperature Multi-Detachment from Commercial 1050 Aluminum Alloy. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1216. [PMID: 39057892 PMCID: PMC11279919 DOI: 10.3390/nano14141216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2024] [Revised: 07/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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For commercial processes, through-hole AAO membranes are fabricated from high-purity aluminum by chemical etching. However, this method has the disadvantages of using heavy-metal solutions, creating large amounts of material waste, and leading to an irregular pore structure. Through-hole porous alumina membrane fabrication has been widely investigated due to applications in filters, nanomaterial synthesis, and surface-enhanced Raman scattering. There are several means to obtain freestanding through-hole AAO membranes, but a fast, low-cost, and repetitive process to create complete, high-quality membranes has not yet been established. Here, we propose a rapid and efficient method for the multi-detachment of an AAO membrane at room temperature by integrating the one-time potentiostatic (OTP) method and two-step electrochemical polishing. Economical commercial AA1050 was used instead of traditional high-cost high-purity aluminum for AAO membrane fabrication at 25 °C. The OTP method, which is a single-step process, was applied to achieve a high-quality membrane with unimodal pore distribution and diameters between 35 and 40 nm, maintaining a high consistency over five repetitions. To repeatedly detach the AAO membrane, two-step electrochemical polishing was developed to minimize damage on the AA1050 substrate caused by membrane separation. The mechanism for creating AAO membranes using the OTP method can be divided into three major components, including the Joule heating effect, the dissolution of the barrier layer, and stress effects. The stress is attributed to two factors: bubble formation and the difference in the coefficient of thermal expansion between the AAO membrane and the Al substrate. This highly efficient AAO membrane detachment method will facilitate the rapid production and applications of AAO films.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
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Patil ND, Bains A, Sridhar K, Bhaswant M, Kaur S, Tripathi M, Lanterbecq D, Chawla P, Sharma M. Extraction, Modification, Biofunctionality, and Food Applications of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) Protein: An Up-to-Date Review. Foods 2024; 13:1398. [PMID: 38731769 PMCID: PMC11083271 DOI: 10.3390/foods13091398] [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: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Plant-based proteins have gained popularity in the food industry as a good protein source. Among these, chickpea protein has gained significant attention in recent times due to its high yields, high nutritional content, and health benefits. With an abundance of essential amino acids, particularly lysine, and a highly digestible indispensable amino acid score of 76 (DIAAS), chickpea protein is considered a substitute for animal proteins. However, the application of chickpea protein in food products is limited due to its poor functional properties, such as solubility, water-holding capacity, and emulsifying and gelling properties. To overcome these limitations, various modification methods, including physical, biological, chemical, and a combination of these, have been applied to enhance the functional properties of chickpea protein and expand its applications in healthy food products. Therefore, this review aims to comprehensively examine recent advances in Cicer arietinum (chickpea) protein extraction techniques, characterizing its properties, exploring post-modification strategies, and assessing its diverse applications in the food industry. Moreover, we reviewed the nutritional benefits and sustainability implications, along with addressing regulatory considerations. This review intends to provide insights into maximizing the potential of Cicer arietinum protein in diverse applications while ensuring sustainability and compliance with regulations.
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- Nikhil Dnyaneshwar Patil
- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India; (N.D.P.)
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- Department of Microbiology, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education Deemed to be University, Coimbatore 641021, India
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- New Industry Creation Hatchery Center, Tohoku University, Sendai 9808579, Japan
- Center for Molecular and Nanomedical Sciences, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai 600119, India
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India; (N.D.P.)
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- Biotechnology Program, Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya 224001, India
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India; (N.D.P.)
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Tho LH, Khuyen BX, Mai NXD, Tran NHT. Potential of a deep eutectic solvent in silver nanoparticle fabrication for antibiotic residue detection. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 15:426-434. [PMID: 38655542 PMCID: PMC11035980 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.15.38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have recently emerged as an alternative solvent for nanoparticle synthesis. There have been numerous advancements in the fabrication of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs), but the potential of DESs in Ag NP synthesis was neither considered nor studied carefully. In this study, we present a novel strategy to fabricate Ag NPs in a DES (Ag NPs-DES). The DES composed of ᴅ-glucose, urea, and glycerol does not contain any anions to precipitate with Ag+ cations. Our Ag NPs-DES sample is used in a surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensor. The two analytes for SERS quantitation are nitrofurantoin (NFT) and sulfadiazine (SDZ) whose residues can be traced down to 10-8 M. The highest enhancement factors (EFs) are competitive at 6.29 × 107 and 1.69 × 107 for NFT and SDZ, respectively. Besides, the linearity coefficients are extremely close to 1 in the range of 10-8 to 10-3 M of concentration, and the SERS substrate shows remarkable uniformity along with great selectivity. This powerful SERS performance indicates that DESs have tremendous potential in the synthesis of nanomaterials for biosensor substrate construction.
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- Le Hong Tho
- Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Center for Innovative Materials and Architectures (INOMAR), Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Center for Innovative Materials and Architectures (INOMAR), Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Gomes Souza F, Bhansali S, Pal K, Silveira Maranhão FD, Santos Oliveira M, Valladão VS, Brandão E Silva DS, Silva GB. A 30-Year Review on Nanocomposites: Comprehensive Bibliometric Insights into Microstructural, Electrical, and Mechanical Properties Assisted by Artificial Intelligence. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1088. [PMID: 38473560 DOI: 10.3390/ma17051088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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From 1990 to 2024, this study presents a groundbreaking bibliometric and sentiment analysis of nanocomposite literature, distinguishing itself from existing reviews through its unique computational methodology. Developed by our research group, this novel approach systematically investigates the evolution of nanocomposites, focusing on microstructural characterization, electrical properties, and mechanical behaviors. By deploying advanced Boolean search strategies within the Scopus database, we achieve a meticulous extraction and in-depth exploration of thematic content, a methodological advancement in the field. Our analysis uniquely identifies critical trends and insights concerning nanocomposite microstructure, electrical attributes, and mechanical performance. The paper goes beyond traditional textual analytics and bibliometric evaluation, offering new interpretations of data and highlighting significant collaborative efforts and influential studies within the nanocomposite domain. Our findings uncover the evolution of research language, thematic shifts, and global contributions, providing a distinct and comprehensive view of the dynamic evolution of nanocomposite research. A critical component of this study is the "State-of-the-Art and Gaps Extracted from Results and Discussions" section, which delves into the latest advancements in nanocomposite research. This section details various nanocomposite types and their properties and introduces novel interpretations of their applications, especially in nanocomposite films. By tracing historical progress and identifying emerging trends, this analysis emphasizes the significance of collaboration and influential studies in molding the field. Moreover, the "Literature Review Guided by Artificial Intelligence" section showcases an innovative AI-guided approach to nanocomposite research, a first in this domain. Focusing on articles from 2023, selected based on citation frequency, this method offers a new perspective on the interplay between nanocomposites and their electrical properties. It highlights the composition, structure, and functionality of various systems, integrating recent findings for a comprehensive overview of current knowledge. The sentiment analysis, with an average score of 0.638771, reflects a positive trend in academic discourse and an increasing recognition of the potential of nanocomposites. Our bibliometric analysis, another methodological novelty, maps the intellectual domain, emphasizing pivotal research themes and the influence of crosslinking time on nanocomposite attributes. While acknowledging its limitations, this study exemplifies the indispensable role of our innovative computational tools in synthesizing and understanding the extensive body of nanocomposite literature. This work not only elucidates prevailing trends but also contributes a unique perspective and novel insights, enhancing our understanding of the nanocomposite research field.
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- Fernando Gomes Souza
- Biopolymers & Sensors Lab., Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-853, Brazil
- Programa de Engenharia da Nanotecnologia, Instituto Alberto Luiz Coimbra de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa de Engenharia (COPPE), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-914, Brazil
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- Biomolecular Sciences Institute, College of Engineering & Computing, Center for Aquatic Chemistry and Environment, Florida International University, 10555 West Flagler St EC3900, Miami, FL 33174, USA
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- Department of Physics, University Center for Research and Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Mohali 140413, Punjab, India
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- Biopolymers & Sensors Lab., Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-853, Brazil
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- Biopolymers & Sensors Lab., Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-853, Brazil
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- Biopolymers & Sensors Lab., Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-853, Brazil
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- Programa de Engenharia da Nanotecnologia, Instituto Alberto Luiz Coimbra de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa de Engenharia (COPPE), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-914, Brazil
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- Biopolymers & Sensors Lab., Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-853, Brazil
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Chen Y, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Wang X, Zhang C, Cheng N. Intelligent Biosensors Promise Smarter Solutions in Food Safety 4.0. Foods 2024; 13:235. [PMID: 38254535 PMCID: PMC10815208 DOI: 10.3390/foods13020235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Food safety is closely related to human health. However, the regulation and testing processes for food safety are intricate and resource-intensive. Therefore, it is necessary to address food safety risks using a combination of deep learning, the Internet of Things, smartphones, quick response codes, smart packaging, and other smart technologies. Intelligent designs that combine digital systems and advanced functionalities with biosensors hold great promise for revolutionizing current food safety practices. This review introduces the concept of Food Safety 4.0, and discusses the impact of intelligent biosensors, which offer attractive smarter solutions, including real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, enhanced traceability, and consumer empowerment, helping improve risk management and ensure the highest standards of food safety.
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- Yuehua Chen
- School of Electrical and Information, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China;
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- School of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China;
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (C.Z.)
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (C.Z.)
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (C.Z.)
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (C.Z.)
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Sasso A, Capaccio A, Rusciano G. Exploring Reliable and Efficient Plasmonic Nanopatterning for Surface- and Tip-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopies. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16164. [PMID: 38003354 PMCID: PMC10671507 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242216164] [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: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is of growing interest for a wide range of applications, especially for biomedical analysis, thanks to its sensitivity, specificity, and multiplexing capabilities. A crucial role for successful applications of SERS is played by the development of reproducible, efficient, and facile procedures for the fabrication of metal nanostructures (SERS substrates). Even more challenging is to extend the fabrication techniques of plasmonic nano-textures to atomic force microscope (AFM) probes to carry out tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) experiments, in which spatial resolution below the diffraction limit is added to the peculiarities of SERS. In this short review, we describe recent studies performed by our group during the last ten years in which novel nanofabrication techniques have been successfully applied to SERS and TERS experiments for studying bio-systems and molecular species of environmental interest.
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- Antonio Sasso
- Department of Physics “E. Pancini”, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80126 Naples, Italy; (A.C.); (G.R.)
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- Department of Physics “E. Pancini”, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80126 Naples, Italy; (A.C.); (G.R.)
- Institute of Food Sciences, URT-CNR Department of Biology, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Physics “E. Pancini”, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80126 Naples, Italy; (A.C.); (G.R.)
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Ku CA, Yu CY, Hung CW, Chung CK. Advances in the Fabrication of Nanoporous Anodic Aluminum Oxide and Its Applications to Sensors: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2853. [PMID: 37947698 PMCID: PMC10650129 DOI: 10.3390/nano13212853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Nanoporous anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) is an important template for 1D nanomaterial synthesis. It is used as an etching template for nanopattern transfer in a variety of contexts, including nanostructured material synthesis, electrical sensors, optical sensors, photonic and electronic devices, photocatalysis, and hardness and anticorrosion improvement. In this review, we focus on various fabrication methods, pore geometry modification, and recent advances of AAO, as well as sensor applications linked to our environment, daily life, and safety. Pore geometry is concerned with the material composition, applied voltage mold, electrolyte type, temperature, and anodizing time during the fabrication of AAOs and for adjusting their pore size and profile. The applied voltage can be divided into four types: direct current anodization (DCA), reverse pulse anodization, pulse anodization (PA), and hybrid pulse anodization (HPA). Conventional AAOs are fabricated using DCA and mild anodization (MA) at a relatively low temperature (-5~15 °C) to reduce the Joule heating effect. Moreover, the issues of costly high-purity aluminum and a long processing time can be improved using HPA to diminish the Joule heating effect at relatively high temperatures of 20-30 °C with cheap low-purity (≤99%) aluminum. The AAO-based sensors discussed here are primarily divided into electrical sensors and optical sensors; the performance of both sensors is affected by the sensing material and pore geometry. The electrical sensor is usually used for humidity or gas measurement applications and has a thin metal film on the surface as an electrode. On the contrary, the AAO optical sensor is a well-known sensor for detecting various substances with four kinds of mechanisms: interference, photoluminescence, surface plasma resonance, and surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). Especially for SERS mechanisms, AAO can be used either as a solid support for coating metal nanoparticles or a template for depositing the metal content through the nanopores to form the nanodots or nanowires for detecting substances. High-performance sensors will play a crucial role in our living environments and promote our quality of life in the future.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
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