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Lin YR, Zheng MW, Liu SH. Silica wastes derived multifunctional coatings for formaldehyde photodegradation and autonomous indoor humidity buffering. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 341:140118. [PMID: 37690552 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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To maintain a comfortable and healthy indoor environment without large amounts of energy consumption is of great importance. The progress of multifunctional indoor coatings with formaldehyde photodegradation and humidity buffering capability is necessary. From the viewpoints of circular economy, the preparation of effective photocatalysts (denoted as sFCC/GCN-x and ESF/GCN-y) via the decoration of recycling industrial wastes (i.e., spent fluid catalytic cracking catalysts (sFCC) and enhancement silica fume (ESF)) onto graphitic carbon nitride (GCN) by using a simple route is reported. The obtained results show that the prepared sFCC/GCN-0.15 and ESF/GCN-0.15 photocatalysts have the rate constants of formaldehyde degradation of 0.0075 and 0.0082 min-1, respectively, which are superior to that of pristine GCN (0.0044 min-1) under visible-light irradiation. The enhanced transfer kinetics of photogenerated electrons and declined recombination of electron-hole pairs may account for the surpassing photocatalytic performance. Results obtained from electron paramagnetic resonance spectra and Mott-Schottky plots indicate that the formation of ・O2- via the reaction of O2 with electrons generated on the conduction band is the major reaction pathway to photodegrade formaldehyde under visible light. To further assess the real applications of prepared photocatalysts, the sFCC/GCN-0.15 and ESF/GCN-0.15 are used to fabricate the multifunctional coatings (denoted as s- and E-coatings) with sFCC and ESF as the main compositions. Experimentally, the E-coatings could reach the formaldehyde degradation efficiency of ca. 84.5% after 3 h of visible light irradiation and excellent humidity buffering ability (293.8 g m-2) which is at least 10-folds higher than commercial coatings (28.9 g m-2). This notable progress of humidity buffering capacity on E-coatings can be attributed to their surface textural properties. Most importantly, this study exemplifies the valorization of inorganic silica wastes to produce sustainable and multifunctional coatings which may offer the practical and cost-effective applications in the indoor living space.
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- Yu-Rou Lin
- Department of Environmental Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan.
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Bu Y, Wang K, Yang X, Nie G. Sensitive dual-mode sensing platform for Amyloid β detection: Combining dual Z-scheme heterojunction enhanced photoelectrochemistry analysis and dual-wavelength ratiometric electrochemiluminescence strategy. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 237:115507. [PMID: 37437453 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2023.115507] [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: 04/16/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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As a tumor biomarker, the accumulation of amyloid β oligomers (Aβo) in the brain has been suggested as a key feature in the pathogenesis and progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). In this work, we designed a novel photoelectrochemical (PEC) and electrochemiluminescence resonance energy transfer (ECL-RET) dual-mode biosensor to achieve ultra-sensitive detection of Aβo. Specifically, the electrode surface modified Carbon Dots (C Dots) and the electrodeposited polyaniline (PANI) film formed a Z-scheme heterojunction reversing the photocurrent signal, and then the Aβo specific recognition peptide was attached to the surface via amide bonding between the amino group of PANI and carbonyl group of peptide. After that, in the presence of CdTe labeled specific recognition aptamer for Aβ (CdTe-Apt), Aβo was captured to construct a sandwich-type biosensor and exhibited a significantly enhanced cathodic photocurrent response because the formed dual Z-scheme heterojunction promoted charge separation efficiency. Interestingly, the proposed biosensor also caused a ratiometric change in the ECL intensity at 555 nm and 640 nm. Therefore, the developed biosensor achieved dual-mode detection of Aβo, where the PEC detection range of Aβo was from 10 fM to 0.1 μM (with a detection limit of 4.27 fM) and the ECL method provided a linear detection range of 10 fM to 10 nM (with a detection limit of 6.41 fM). The stability and reliability of the experimental results indicate that this has been a promising biosensing pattern and could be extended to the analysis of other biomarkers.
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- Yuwei Bu
- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China.
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Zhou Y, Zhou Y, Gou J, Bai Q, Xiao X, Liu H. Europium-Functionalized Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Efficient Chemiluminescence Detection of Singlet Oxygen. ACS Sens 2023; 8:3349-3359. [PMID: 37596990 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.3c00294] [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] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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Enhancing the sensitivity and selectivity of chemiluminescence (CL) sensors for detecting chemical species in complex samples poses a significant challenge in nanoparticle surface engineering. Graphitic carbon nitride (CN) shows promise but suffers from weak CL intensity and unknown luminescence mechanisms. In this study, we propose a nitrogen defect strategy to enhance the CL efficiency of europium-functionalized graphitic carbon nitride (Eu-CNNPs). By controlling the dosage of the europium modification, we can adjust the nitrogen defect content to reduce the energy gap and improve the CL performance. Remarkably, Eu-CNNPs with rich nitrogen defects exhibit strong chemiluminescence emission specifically for singlet oxygen (1O2) without responding to other reactive oxygen species (ROS). Building upon this finding, we developed a direct, selective, and sensitive CL sensing platform for 1O2 in PM2.5 and monitored 1O2 production in photosensitizers without interference from metal ions. Through extensive experiments, we attribute the 1O2-driven CL response to the presence of abundant nitrogen defects in the CN material, accelerating electron transfer and yielding a high generation of 1O2. Furthermore, chemiluminescence resonance energy transfer (CRET) between (1O2)2* (1O2 dimeric aggregate) and Eu-CNNPs contributes to strong CL emission. This work provides insights into enhancing the CL performance of CN and offers new possibilities for advancing the practical analysis of nanomaterials using the intriguing mechanism of nitrogen defects.
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- Yuxian Zhou
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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Chen X, Liu Y, Wang B, Liu X, Lu C. Understanding role of microstructures of nanomaterials in electrochemiluminescence properties and their applications. Trends Analyt Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2023.117030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Chen L, Zhu X, Wei J, Tian L, Hu C, Xiang X, Zhou SF. Afterglow Electrochemiluminescence from Nitrogen-Deficient Graphitic Carbon Nitride. Anal Chem 2023; 95:2917-2924. [PMID: 36705675 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c04566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Almost all current electrochemiluminescent reagents require real-time electrochemical stimulation to emit light. Here, we report a novel electrochemiluminescent reagent, nitrogen-deficient graphitic carbon nitride (CNx), that can emit afterglow electrochemiluminescence (ECL) after cessation of electric excitation. CNx obtained by post-thermal treatment of graphitic carbon nitride (CN) with KSCN has a cyanamide group and a nitrogen vacancy, which created defects to trap electrically injected electrons. The trapped electrons can slowly release and react with coreactants to emit light with longevity. The cathodic afterglow ECL lasts for 70 s after pulsing the CNx nanosheet (CNxNS-1.6)-modified glassy carbon electrode at -1.0 V for 20 s in 2.0 M PBS containing 1 mM K2S2O8. The afterglow ECL mechanism is revealed by investigation of its influencing factors and ECL wavelength. The discovery of afterglow ECL may open a new doorway for new significant applications of the ECL technique and provide a deeper understanding of the structure-property relationships of CN.
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- Lichan Chen
- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
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Fu X, Huang J, Lai X, Rong J, Qi G, Lin Z, Fu F, Dong Y. Strategy and Mechanism for Strong and Stable Electrochemiluminescence of Graphitic Carbon Nitride. Electrochim Acta 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2023.142025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Strategies for Enhancing the Sensitivity of Electrochemiluminescence Biosensors. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12090750. [PMID: 36140135 PMCID: PMC9496703 DOI: 10.3390/bios12090750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) has received considerable attention as a powerful analytical technique for the sensitive and accurate detection of biological analytes owing to its high sensitivity and selectivity and wide dynamic range. To satisfy the growing demand for ultrasensitive analysis techniques with high efficiency and accuracy in complex real sample matrices, considerable efforts have been dedicated to developing ECL strategies to improve the sensitivity of bioanalysis. As one of the most effective approaches, diverse signal amplification strategies have been integrated with ECL biosensors to achieve desirable analytical performance. This review summarizes the recent advances in ECL biosensing based on various signal amplification strategies, including DNA-assisted amplification strategies, efficient ECL luminophores, surface-enhanced electrochemiluminescence, and ratiometric strategies. Sensitivity-enhancing strategies and bio-related applications are discussed in detail. Moreover, the future trends and challenges of ECL biosensors are discussed.
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Chen L, Zhao P, Tian L, Wang Y, Zhou SF. Modulating Anodic Electrochemiluminescence of Graphitic Carbon Nitride by Thiophene Doping. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj02764j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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As an attractive electrochemiluminescence (ECL) emitter, graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) still suffers from weak anodic ECL signal. In this work, a simple molecular engineering strategy is employed to modulate anodic...
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Kitte SA, Bushira FA, Xu C, Wang Y, Li H, Jin Y. Plasmon-Enhanced Nitrogen Vacancy-Rich Carbon Nitride Electrochemiluminescence Aptasensor for Highly Sensitive Detection of miRNA. Anal Chem 2021; 94:1406-1414. [PMID: 34927425 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c04726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The development of biosensors for biologically important substances with ultralow content such as microRNA is of great significance. Herein, a novel surface plasmon-enhanced electrogenerated chemiluminescence-based aptasensor was developed for ultrasensitive sensing of microRNA by using nitrogen vacancy-rich carbon nitride nanosheets as effective luminophores and gold nanoparticles as plasmonic sources. The introduction of nitrogen vacancies improved the electrochemiluminescence behavior due to improved conductance and electrogenerated chemiluminescence activity. The introduction of plasmonic gold nanoparticles increased the electrochemiluminescence signal intensity by more than eightfold. The developed surface plasmon-enhanced electrogenerated chemiluminescence aptasensor exhibited good selectivity, ultrasensitivity, excellent stability, and reproducibility for the determination of microRNA-133a, with a dynamic linear range of 1 aM to 100 pM and a limit of detection about 0.87 aM. Moreover, the surface plasmon-enhanced electrogenerated chemiluminescence sensor obtained a good recovery when detecting the content of microRNA in actual serum.
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- Shimeles Addisu Kitte
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.,Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Jimma University, P.O. Box 378, Jimma 378, Ethiopia
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.,Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Jimma University, P.O. Box 378, Jimma 378, Ethiopia.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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