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Sharipov M, Kakhkhorov SA, Tawfik SM, Azizov S, Liu HG, Shin JH, Lee YI. Highly sensitive plasmonic paper substrate fabricated via amphiphilic polymer self-assembly in microdroplet for detection of emerging pharmaceutical pollutants. NANO CONVERGENCE 2024; 11:13. [PMID: 38551725 PMCID: PMC10980671 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-024-00420-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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We report an innovative and facile approach to fabricating an ultrasensitive plasmonic paper substrate for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). The approach exploits the self-assembling capability of poly(styrene-b-2-vinyl pyridine) block copolymers to form a thin film at the air-liquid interface within the single microdroplet scale for the first time and the subsequent in situ growth of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The concentration of the block copolymer was found to play an essential role in stabilizing the droplets during the mass transfer phase and formation of silver nanoparticles, thus influencing the SERS signals. SEM analysis of the morphology of the plasmonic paper substrates revealed the formation of spherical AgNPs evenly distributed across the surface of the formed copolymer film with a size distribution of 47.5 nm. The resultant enhancement factor was calculated to be 1.2 × 107, and the detection limit of rhodamine 6G was as low as 48.9 pM. The nanohybridized plasmonic paper was successfully applied to detect two emerging pollutants-sildenafil and flibanserin-with LODs as low as 1.48 nM and 3.45 nM, respectively. Thus, this study offers new prospects for designing an affordable and readily available, yet highly sensitive, paper-based SERS substrate with the potential for development as a lab-on-a-chip device.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mirkomil Sharipov
- Anastro Laboratory, Institute of Basic Science, Changwon National University, Changwon, 51140, Republic of Korea
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Anastro Laboratory, Institute of Basic Science, Changwon National University, Changwon, 51140, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Petrochemicals, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Cairo, 11727, Egypt
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- Anastro Laboratory, Institute of Basic Science, Changwon National University, Changwon, 51140, Republic of Korea
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Technical University, Tashkent, 100084, Republic of Uzbekistan
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry of Education Ministry, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, PR China
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- Division of Smart Healthcare, College of Information Technology and Convergence, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Anastro Laboratory, Institute of Basic Science, Changwon National University, Changwon, 51140, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Technical University, Tashkent, 100084, Republic of Uzbekistan.
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Sharipov M, Ju TJ, Azizov S, Turaev A, Lee YI. Novel molecularly imprinted nanogel modified microfluidic paper-based SERS substrate for simultaneous detection of bisphenol A and bisphenol S traces in plastics. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 461:132561. [PMID: 37729714 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132561] [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: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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Paper-based surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) optical nanoprobes provide ultrasensitive analyte detection; however, they lack selectivity, making them difficult to use in real-world sample analysis without a pretreatment process. This work describes the design of a microfluidic paper-based SERS substrate based on molecularly imprinted nanogels decorated with silver nanoparticles to simultaneously detect bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S (BPS) traces in plastic toys and receipts. The synthesized nanogels have two characteristics that boost SERS performance: molecularly imprinted cavities that allow for selective adsorption and a wrinkled surface that creates uniformly distributed hot spots. Simple paper-based sensor devices were built as 'drop and read' SERS substrates with a separate reservoir to detect a single target, while advanced SERS platforms were designed as a microfluidic chip with two reservoirs connected by a channel for simultaneous detection of BPA and BPS. The SERS platform with a single reservoir showed outstanding analytical performance for the detection of BPA and BPS, with low detection limits of 0.38 pM and 0.37 pM, respectively. The microfluidic paper-based sensor allowed simultaneous and selective detection of BPA and BPS with detection limits estimated at 0.68 nM and 0.47 nM, respectively. The developed sensors are successfully applied to detect BPA and BPS in plastic products and receipts. Finally, the results obtained with our method showed greater sensitivity than those of commercially available ELISA kits, and the acquired values within the ELISA detection range were in excellent agreement.
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- Mirkomil Sharipov
- Anastro Laboratory, Institute of Basic Science, Changwon National University, Changwon 51140, Republic of Korea; Laboratory of Biological Active Macromolecular Systems, Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Academy of Sciences Uzbekistan, Tashkent 100125, Uzbekistan
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- Anastro Laboratory, Institute of Basic Science, Changwon National University, Changwon 51140, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Biological Active Macromolecular Systems, Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Academy of Sciences Uzbekistan, Tashkent 100125, Uzbekistan
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- Laboratory of Biological Active Macromolecular Systems, Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Academy of Sciences Uzbekistan, Tashkent 100125, Uzbekistan
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- Anastro Laboratory, Institute of Basic Science, Changwon National University, Changwon 51140, Republic of Korea; Laboratory of Biological Active Macromolecular Systems, Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Academy of Sciences Uzbekistan, Tashkent 100125, Uzbekistan.
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Bouza M, Ahlmann N, García-Reyes JF, Franzke J. Solvent-Assisted Laser Desorption Flexible Microtube Plasma Mass Spectrometry for Direct Analysis of Dried Samples on Paper. Anal Chem 2023; 95:18370-18378. [PMID: 37902451 PMCID: PMC10733904 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c03009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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The present study investigated the potential for solvent-assisted laser desorption coupled with flexible microtube plasma ionization mass spectrometry (SALD-FμTP-MS) as a rapid analytical technique for direct analysis of surface-deposited samples. Paper was used as the demonstrative substrate, and an infrared hand-held laser was employed for sample desorption, aiming to explore cost-effective sampling and analysis methods. SALD-FμTP-MS offers several advantages, particularly for biofluid analysis, including affordability, the ability to analyze low sample volumes (<10 μL), expanded chemical coverage, sample and substrate stability, and in situ analysis and high throughput potential. The optimization process involved exploring the use of viscous solvents with high boiling points as liquid matrices. This approach aimed to enhance desorption and ionization efficiencies. Ethylene glycol (EG) was identified as a suitable solvent, which not only improved sensitivity but also ensured substrate stability during analysis. Furthermore, the addition of cosolvents such as acetonitrile/water (1:1) and ethyl acetate further enhanced sensitivity and reproducibility for a standard solution containing amphetamine, imazalil, and cholesterol. Optimized conditions for reproducible and sensitive analysis were determined as 1000 ms of laser exposure time using a 1 μL solvent mixture of 60% EG and 40% acetonitrile (ACN)/water (1:1). A mixture of 60% EG and 40% ACN/water (1:1) resulted in signal enhancements and relative standard deviations of 12, 20, and 13% for the evaluated standards, respectively. The applicability of SALD-FμTP-MS was further evaluated by successfully analyzing food, water, and biological samples, highlighting the potential of SALD-FμTP-MS analysis, particularly for thermolabile and polarity diverse compounds.
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- Marcos Bouza
- Analytical
Chemistry Research Group, Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University of Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, 23071 Jaén, Spain
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- ISAS—Leibniz
Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften, Bunsen-Kirchhoff-Str. 11, 44139 Dortmund, Germany
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- Analytical
Chemistry Research Group, Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University of Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, 23071 Jaén, Spain
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- ISAS—Leibniz
Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften, Bunsen-Kirchhoff-Str. 11, 44139 Dortmund, Germany
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Arias A, Windham PE, Cheyne NA, Gilliland WM. Rapid fabrication of hydrophobic/hydrophilic patterns on paper substrates for paper spray mass spectrometry. Analyst 2023; 148:5496-5506. [PMID: 37782094 PMCID: PMC10849044 DOI: 10.1039/d3an01071f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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A simple, rapid chemical coating and patterning method was developed and optimized for paper-based substrates for use in paper spray mass spectrometry (PS-MS). A variety of chlorosilanes were explored for coating paper substrates, and their effectiveness in forming hydrophobic surfaces was characterized via contact angle goniometry, scanning electron microscopy, and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Trichloromethylsilane was selected as the primary coating agent because of the short time required to produce a hydrophobic surface (contact angle > 130°), as well as the ease of patterning. Patterning was performed using 3D-printed masks and an oxygen/plasma cleaner. Optimal mask thickness and oxygen/plasma cleaning parameters were determined to produce channels varying from 0.5 to 2.5 mm in width. The effectiveness of the patterned substrates for PS-MS was determined via analysis of four antiretrovirals: emtricitabine, lamivudine, efavirenz, and dolutegravir. Calibration curves were made for each antiretroviral at varying channel widths, and the limits of detection and limits of quantification for each drug were determined. These results show that this patterning method results in an average 7.2-fold improvement in sensitivity and an average 190-fold improvement in limits of detection over uncoated paper substrates in a neat matrix. In a proof-of-concept experiment, calibration curves were generated for each antiretroviral in urine. A patterned paper substrate with a 2-mm channel resulted in an average 7.4-fold improvement in sensitivity and an average 18-fold improvement in limits of detection over uncoated paper substrates.
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- Austin Arias
- Department of Chemistry, Furman University, Greenville, SC 29613, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Furman University, Greenville, SC 29613, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Furman University, Greenville, SC 29613, USA.
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Shi L, Habib A, Bi L, Hong H, Begum R, Wen L. Ambient Ionization Mass Spectrometry: Application and Prospective. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2022:1-50. [PMID: 36206159 DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2022.2124840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2022]
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Mass spectrometry (MS) is a formidable analytical tool for the analysis of non-polar to polar compounds individually and/or from mixtures, providing information on the molecular weights and chemical structures of the analytes. During the last more than one-decade, ambient ionization mass spectrometry (AIMS) has developed quickly, producing a wide range of platforms and proving scientific improvements in a variety of domains, from biological imaging to quick quality control. These methods have made it possible to detect target analytes in real time without sample preparation in an open environment, and they can be connected to any MS system with an atmospheric pressure interface. They also have the ability to analyze explosives, illicit drugs, disease diagnostics, drugs in biological samples, adulterants in food and agricultural products, reaction progress, and environmental monitoring. The development of novel ambient ionization techniques, such as probe electrospray ionization, paper spray ionization, and fiber spray ionization, employed even at picolitre to femtolitre solution levels to provide femtogram to attogram levels of the target analytes. The special characteristic of this ambient ion source, which has been extensively used, is the noninvasive property of PESI of examination of biological real samples. The results in the current review supports the idea that AIMS has emerged as a pioneer in MS-based approaches and that methods will continue to be developed along with improvements to existing ones in the near future.
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- Lulu Shi
- Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
- China Innovation Instrument Co., Ltd, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- China Innovation Instrument Co., Ltd, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
- The Research Institute of Advanced Technologies, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- China Innovation Instrument Co., Ltd, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
- The Research Institute of Advanced Technologies, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- China Innovation Instrument Co., Ltd, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
- The Research Institute of Advanced Technologies, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
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- China Innovation Instrument Co., Ltd, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
- The Research Institute of Advanced Technologies, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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Tojiboev A, Elmuradov B, Kattaev N, Abdurazakov A, Nasrullayev A, Tashkhodjaev B. Crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface analysis and DFT calculations of 7-bromo-2,3-dihydropyrrolo[2,1- b]quinazolin-9(1 H)-one. Acta Crystallogr E Crystallogr Commun 2022; 78:885-889. [PMID: 36072527 PMCID: PMC9443803 DOI: 10.1107/s2056989022007800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The molecular structure of the title compound, C11H9BrN2O, is almost planar. The benzene and pyrimidine rings are essentially coplanar, with r.m.s. deviations of 0.0130 Å, and the largest displacement is for the flap atom of the dihydropyrrole moiety [0.154 (7) Å]. Hirshfeld surface analyses revealed that the crystal packing is dominated by H...H, Br...H/H...Br and O...H/H...O interactions, and Br...Br interactions in the crystal structure are also observed. Theoretical calculations using density functional theory (DFT) with the B3LYP functional basis set gave numerical parameters for the frontier molecular orbitals.
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Strategies for the detection of target analytes using microfluidic paper-based analytical devices. Anal Bioanal Chem 2021; 413:2429-2445. [PMID: 33712916 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-021-03213-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (μPADs) have developed rapidly in recent years, because of their advantages, such as small sample volume, rapid detection rates, low cost, and portability. Due to these characteristics, they can be used for in vitro diagnostics in the laboratory, or in the field, for a variety of applications, including food evaluation, disease screening, environmental monitoring, and drug testing. This review will present various detection methods employed by μPADs and their respective applications for the detection of target analytes. These include colorimetry, electrochemistry, chemiluminescence (CL), electrochemiluminescence (ECL), and fluorescence-based methodologies. At the same time, the choice of labeling material and the design of microfluidic channels are also important for detection results. The construction of novel nanocomponents and different smart structures of paper-based devices have improved the performance of μPADs and we will also highlight some of these in this manuscript. Additionally, some key challenges and future prospects for the use of μPADs are briefly discussed.
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