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Yin YY, Chen WJ, Chen SL, Deng L, Yang LP, Wang LL, Yao H. Highly pre-organized fluorescent naphthotube for efficient detection of uranyl ions. Mikrochim Acta 2025; 192:360. [PMID: 40381065 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-025-07222-w] [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: 03/24/2025] [Accepted: 05/05/2025] [Indexed: 05/19/2025]
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Supramolecular fluorescent sensors have garnered extensive research attention and found broad applications in biochemical sensing attributed to their high selectivity, rapid response, stimulus responsiveness, and ease of modification, which stem from their inherent molecular recognition and self-assembly capabilities. Herein, supramolecular fluorescent sensors based on anthracene-functionalized naphthotubes have been successfully developed and utilized for the efficient detection of uranyl ions. Owing to the highly pre-organized carboxyl groups on the naphthotubes, uranyl ions are effectively captured, forming a non-fluorescent or weakly fluorescent complex to quench the fluorescence of anthracene. The fluorescent sensor exhibited a limit of detection as low as 53 nM, coupled with high sensitivity, rapid response time, and high selectivity. Moreover, it maintained robust detection capabilities in diverse aqueous environments such as seawater, river water, and tap water, demonstrating its promising potential for uranyl ions detection. This study provides a new idea for the development of detection methods for uranyl ions in complex environmental samples.
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- Yang-Yi Yin
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Shenzhen Luohu District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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Tao Y, Liao C, He F, He Y, Yang S, Yang LP, Wang LL. Smartphone-assisted colorimetric sensing platform based on Fe-LCDs nanozymes for detection of creatine in meat. Food Chem 2025; 487:144754. [PMID: 40381557 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.144754] [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: 02/06/2025] [Revised: 05/05/2025] [Accepted: 05/11/2025] [Indexed: 05/20/2025]
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Creatine (CR) is an active compound closely associated with meat quality. However, current techniques for measuring CR in meat face challenges in achieving rapid and low-cost detection. In this study, nanozyme based on iron-doped carbon dots (Fe-LCDs) was synthesized by employing sodium lignosulfonate and iron as the precursors. Iron incorporation was crucial for significantly enhancing the peroxidase-like activity of Fe-LCDs. A cascade sensing platform was developed by integrating creatinase (CRH) and sarcosine oxidase (SOx) with Fe-LCDs. In this system, CR interacts with the catalytic framework to generate superoxide anions, which catalyzes the oxidation of 3,3',5,5'-Tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) to produce a blue-colored product, enabling colorimetric detection of CR. Furthermore, a sensing platform compatible with smartphones was established, successfully facilitating rapid, sensitive, and visual detection of CR in meat. This research not only synthesized an effective CDs-based nanozyme but also devised a novel and promising nanoparticle-based sensing platform for CR detection.
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- Yan Tao
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Laboratory of Nuclear Radiation DNA Damage and Repair, School of Basic Medicine, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China; Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China.
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Wang Y, Deng C, Chen S, Song Y, Wu H, Du W, Xiao F. A cation-mediated fluorescence enhanced hydrogel for the sensitive detection of uranyl ions in water. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2025; 17:3453-3458. [PMID: 40208619 DOI: 10.1039/d5ay00253b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2025]
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Uranium, in terms of both its radioactivity and chemical toxicity, poses significant environmental and health risks when released through nuclear industry activities and its mining. The sensitive detection of uranyl ions (UO22+) in wastewater is crucial for mitigating these risks and safeguarding public health. Herein, we present an innovative approach by synthesizing the functional monomer 6-(3-(2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl)ureido)picolinate (K6MUPA) to create a novel europium ion (Eu3+)-K6MUPA-AAm hydrogel sensor. Through simple ionic coordination, europium ions (Eu3+) were incorporated into the hydrogel, which initially exhibited weak fluorescence. Remarkably, the fluorescence intensity was significantly enhanced by the cationic interactions between UO22+ and Eu3+, enabling highly sensitive and selective detection of UO22+. The sensor demonstrated a linear response in the range of 1-100 nmol L-1 (F - F0 = 10.52Curanyl + 97.38) with a detection limit of 1 nmol L-1. Practical applicability was confirmed through real sample analysis, achieving excellent recoveries of 100.18-107.36%. This work not only advances UO22+ detection but also highlights the potential of innovative hydrogel-based sensors for environmental monitoring.
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- Yuxiao Wang
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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- Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy, CNNC Key Laboratory on Uranium Extraction from Seawater, Beijing, 101121, China
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- Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy, CNNC Key Laboratory on Uranium Extraction from Seawater, Beijing, 101121, China
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- Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy, CNNC Key Laboratory on Uranium Extraction from Seawater, Beijing, 101121, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang, 421002, China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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Su Z, Zhang L, Zhang H, Li Y, Guan Q. Biplane Ion-Pairing Induced Supramolecular Assembly for High-Performance Uranium Detection. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2025; 37:e2418952. [PMID: 39989145 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202418952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2024] [Revised: 01/27/2025] [Indexed: 02/25/2025]
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It is still challenging to directly recognize the anionic species [UO2(CO3)3]4-, the dominant species in the environment (82%-93%), using current optical probes because of the adverse effects of its thick hydration shell on binding interactions. In this study, a water-soluble Pt(II) methylated terpyridine complex ([Pt(CH3-tpy)NCO]+) supramolecular probe is designed to directly target [UO2(CO3)3]4- by a new strategy of thick hydration shell overlapping arrangement. The optical response demonstrates excellent selectivity among ≈30 investigated interfering substances, along with rapid response (≈15 s), high sensitivity (64.1 nm) and dual-signals. It is confirmed both experimentally and theoretically that the superior detection performance is attributed to the formation of a unique supramolecular structure featuring biplane-like building block, bicolumnar stacking and water-bridged anionic networks, via the overlap of thick hydration shells of aligned [UO2(CO3)3]4- to boost a superentropic driving force, and the distinguishable dual-signals arises from the emergence of four types of Pt-Pt interactions, generating low-energy metal-to-metal charge transfer adsorption/emission. In addition, a [Pt(CH3-tpy)NCO]+-based hydrogel platform is constructed for detecting both anionic and cationic uranium, with a detection limit of 14.89 fg. This work unlocks not only a way to directly detect [UO2(CO3)3]4-, but also a new idea for sensing ions with extreme thick hydration layers.
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- Zhen Su
- Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Fine Chemicals Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, China
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- Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Fine Chemicals Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, China
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- Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830017, China
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- Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Fine Chemicals Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, China
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Zhang JY, Wang D, Li J, Tian Y, Yang SH. Rhodamine-functionalized carbon dots with pH-regulated FRET efficiency for ratiometric fluorescence sensing and imaging of extremely alkaline pH. Mikrochim Acta 2025; 192:109. [PMID: 39875630 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-024-06941-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2024] [Accepted: 12/30/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2025]
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A ratiometric fluorescent nanoprobe (CDs-Rho), synthesized through the simple covalent amide linkage between carbon dots (CDs) and pH-sensitive rhodamine dye (Rho), was designed for the precise sensing and imaging of extremely alkaline environments. The sensing mechanism involves the opposite pH-dependent fluorescence changes in CDs and Rho, respectively, coupled with pH-regulated FRET efficiency from CDs to Rho. The nanoprobe features a wide pH response window from pH 7.0 to 12.0 with a pKa value of 11.3 and shows high sensitivity, robust anti-interference capability, and high reversibility. Moreover, the significant shifts in emission wavelength following the pH fluctuations result in two well-separated emission signals, thus ensuring the visualization of reversible and distinct color changes (from green to red) during in vivo fluorescence imaging. This work furnished a facile protocol that contributes to the advancement of a novel method for the accurate sensing and imaging of extreme alkaline environments.
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- Jing-Yuan Zhang
- The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China (Hunan Provincial Veterans Administration Hospital), Changsha, Hunan, 410000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, China
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- The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China (Hunan Provincial Veterans Administration Hospital), Changsha, Hunan, 410000, China.
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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Yuan PX, Wang YP, Du F, Yang LP, Wang LL. Ratiometric fluorescence sensing and discrimination of tetracycline analogs by using coumarin-embedded Eu-MOF nanosensor. Talanta 2025; 281:126914. [PMID: 39298809 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 09/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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As widely used antibiotics, tetracycline residues exist in food and environmental media, which pose certain hidden dangers and negative effects on public health. Therefore, the sensing and discrimination of tetracycline analogs (TCs) have great significance for improving food safety and preventing environmental pollution. Herein, a 7-hydroxycoumarin-3-carboxylic acid-embedded Eu-MOF (HC@Eu-MOF) material was constructed and then developed for the detection of TCs. Upon addition of TCs, the synthesized sensor displays opposite fluorescence changes at two different wavelengths due to the simultaneous presence of the inner filter effect (IFE) and the antenna effect (AE), and achieves a stable ratio signal response within 90 s. In addition, six important tetracycline analogs, including chlortetracycline (CTC), oxytetracycline (OTC), tetracycline (TC), metacycline (MC), doxycycline (DC) and demeclocycline (DMC) can be discriminated with 100 % accuracy through the principal component analysis even in extremely complicated mixtures. Further, a smartphone-assisted portable device was applied for visual sensing of TCs. The as-developed platform possessed the characteristics of simple synthesis, fast response, high sensitivity, and high stability, which further lays a further foundation for the on-site visual detection and discrimination of TCs in real samples.
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- Peng-Xiang Yuan
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China; Key Laboratory of Haikou Trauma, Key Laboratory of Hainan Trauma and Disaster Rescue, Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma, Ministry of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, Hainan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China; Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China.
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Hu H, Xing H, Zhang Y, Liu X, Gao S, Wang L, Li T, Zhang T, Chen D. Centrifugated lateral flow assay strips based on dual-emission carbon dots modified with europium ions for ratiometric determination and on-site discrimination of tetracyclines in environment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 951:175478. [PMID: 39151611 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175478] [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: 06/26/2024] [Revised: 08/10/2024] [Accepted: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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Due to the serious detrimental impact on human health, antibiotic pollution particularly tetracyclines residues has become a serious problem. Herein, a multiple response fluorescent probe consisted of dual-emission carbon dots and Eu3+ (D-CDs@Eu3+) is designed for the determination and discrimination of tetracyclines (TCs). Specifically, the carboxyl and amidogen group of dual-emission carbon dots (D-CDs) can coordinate with Eu3+ to form the D-CDs@Eu3+. Upon adding TCs, the fluorescence intensities of D-CDs at 405 nm and 495 nm are quenched due to inner filter effect (IFE) and the localization of fluorescence resonance energy transfer (L-FRET) between the D-CDs@Eu3+ and TC. Simultaneously, the D-CDs@Eu3+ may chelate with TCs to enhance the occurrence of antenna effect, while the characteristic peaks of Eu3+ at 590 nm and 615 nm are enhanced. On these bases, the TCs detection is achieved with low detection limits from 46.7 to 72.0 nM. Additionally, through the distinct efficiencies of L-FRET, the discrimination of TCs is achieved. Moreover, a novel centrifugated lateral flow assay strips (CLFASs) device is developed by integrating the D-CDs@Eu3+, lateral flow assay strips and smartphone using RGB variations for TCs detection, achieving remarkable recoveries (98.6-103.7 %) in real samples. Therefore, this CLFASs device provides a reliable approach for the TCs detection, demonstrating potential applications.
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- Houwen Hu
- Department of Microelectronic Science and Engineering, School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, PR China
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- Department of Microelectronic Science and Engineering, School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, PR China
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- Department of Microelectronic Science and Engineering, School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, PR China
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- Department of Microelectronic Science and Engineering, School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, PR China
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- Department of Microelectronic Science and Engineering, School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, PR China
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- Department of Microelectronic Science and Engineering, School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, PR China
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- Department of Microelectronic Science and Engineering, School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, PR China; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Full Spectral Solar Electricity Generation (FSSEG), Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ningbo Polytechnic, Ningbo 315800, PR China
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- Department of Microelectronic Science and Engineering, School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, PR China.
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Hou W, Li J, Tuo K, Liu G, Li Z, Pu S, Fan C. A europium (III) functionalized hydrogen-bonded organic framework for sensitively ratiometric fluorescent sensing of tetracycline. Anal Bioanal Chem 2024; 416:5753-5762. [PMID: 39261331 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-024-05494-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
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As a kind of antibiotic, tetracycline (TC) might remain in animal blood and milk products during use, which poses a risk to humans after consumption. Therefore, a ratiometric fluorescence probe was proposed for the detection of TC, which was based on an Eu3+ functionalized hydrogen-bonded organic framework (HOF). Since there are a large number of N and O atoms in the skeleton of HOF, more Eu3+ could be loaded onto HOF by forming coordinate bonds, while preserving the fluorescence of luminol monomer in HOF. In the presence of TC, the fluorescence of luminol monomer was attenuated at 425 nm due to inner filter effect (IFE), while TC selectively enhanced the fluorescence peak at 617 nm of Eu3+ under the influence of antenna effect (AE). This highly sensitive probe could detect TC in the range of 0.1-60 μM and had a low limit of detection of 8.51 nM. Besides, the HOF@Eu probe was able to detect TC in actual samples (milk and tap water) with good recoveries (95.09%-111.51%) and precision (R < 4.78%), indicating this probe has great application potential for the detection of TC in food.
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- Weifeng Hou
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, Institute of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, Institute of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, Institute of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, Institute of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, Institute of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, China.
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, Institute of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, China.
- YuZhang Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, PR China.
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, Institute of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, China.
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Zhang X, Wang Y, Gong M, Xiong L, Song J, Chen S, Tong Y, Liu Y, Li L, Zhen D. Engineering an upconversion fluorescence sensing platform with "off-on" pattern through specific DNAzyme-mediated signal amplification for supersensitive detection of uranyl ion. Mikrochim Acta 2024; 191:503. [PMID: 39096341 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-024-06559-y] [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: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/05/2024]
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An upconversion fluorescence sensing platform was developed with upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) as energy donors and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) as energy acceptors, based on the FRET principle. They were used for quantitative detection of uranyl ions (UO22+) by amplifying the signal of the hybrid chain reaction (HCR). When UO22+ are introduced, the FRET between AuNPs and UCNPs can be modulated through a HCR in the presence of high concentrations of sodium chloride. This platform provides exceptional sensitivity, with a detection limit as low as 68 pM for UO22+ recognition. We have successfully validated the reliability of this method by analyzing authentic water samples, achieving satisfactory recoveries (89.00%-112.50%) that are comparable to those of ICP-MS. These results indicate that the developed sensing platform has the capability to identify trace UO22+ in complex environmental samples.
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- Xinyu Zhang
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environment Pollution and Health Hazards, College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, P. R. China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environment Pollution and Health Hazards, College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, P. R. China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environment Pollution and Health Hazards, College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, P. R. China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environment Pollution and Health Hazards, College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, P. R. China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environment Pollution and Health Hazards, College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, P. R. China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environment Pollution and Health Hazards, College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, P. R. China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environment Pollution and Health Hazards, College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environment Pollution and Health Hazards, College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, P. R. China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environment Pollution and Health Hazards, College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, P. R. China.
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China.
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Mao XL, Cai YJ, Luo QX, Liu X, Jiang QQ, Zhang CR, Zhang L, Liang RP, Qiu JD. Europium(III) Functionalized Covalent Organic Framework as Sensitive and Selective Fluorescent Switch for Detection of Uranium. Anal Chem 2024; 96:5037-5045. [PMID: 38477697 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c00626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Uranium poses severe health risks due to its radioactivity and chemical toxicity if released into the environment. Therefore, there is an urgent demand to develop sensing materials in situ monitoring of uranium with high sensitivity and stability. In this work, a fluorescent Eu3+-TFPB-Bpy is synthesized by grafting Eu3+ cation onto TFPB-Bpy covalent organic framework (COF) synthesized through Schiff base condensation of monomers 1,3,5-tris(4-formylphenyl)benzene (TFPB) and 5,5'-diamino-2,2'-bipyridine (Bpy). The fluorescence of Eu3+-TFPB-Bpy is enhanced compared with that of TFPB-Bpy, which is originated from the intramolecular rotations of building blocks limited by the bipyridine units of TFPB-Bpy coordinated with Eu3+. More significantly, Eu3+-TFPB-Bpy is a highly efficient probe for sensing UO22+ in aqueous solution with the luminescence intensity efficiently amplified by complexation of UO22+ with Eu3+. The turn-on sensing capability was derived from the resonance energy transfer occurring from UO22+ to the Eu3+-TFPB-Bpy. The developed probe displayed desirable linear range from 5 nM to 5 μM with good selectivity and rapid response time (2 s) for UO22+ in mining wastewater. This strategy provides a vivid illustration for designing luminescence lanthanide COF hybrid materials with applications in environmental monitoring.
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- Xiang-Lan Mao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, China
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Kim DY, Yang T, Srivastava P, Nile SH, Seth CS, Jadhav U, Syed A, Bahkali AH, Ghodake GS. Alginic acid-functionalized silver nanoparticles: A rapid monitoring tool for detecting the technology-critical element tellurium. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133161. [PMID: 38103291 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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The increasing global demand for tellurium, driven by its critical role in alloys, photovoltaic devices, and electronics, has raised concerns about its environmental pollution and neurotoxicity. In response, the potential of alginic acid (AA), a renewable, low-cost, and sustainable biopolymer, was explored for the biosynthesis of ultra-small silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and their application in the detection of tellurium (Te(IV)). The effect of key synthesis parameters on desired physicochemical properties and yield of AgNPs was established to ensure high specificity and sensitivity towards Te(IV). The purified AgNPs with AA surface ligands were utilized to demonstrate a ratiometric absorbance sensor that exhibits excellent linearity and nanomolar-level affinity. This approach achieved a high correlation coefficient of ∼ 0.982, with a low detection limit of about 22 nM. Further investigations into the effect of pH, ionic strength, and organic molecules were conducted to elucidate detection performance and molecular understanding. The detection mechanism relies on the coordination between Te(IV) ions and the carboxylate groups of AA, which initiates aggregation-induced plasmon coupling in adjacent AgNPs. The capability of this analytical method to monitor Te(IV) in real-world water samples features its rapidity, user-friendliness, and suitability for point-of-care monitoring, making it a promising alternative to more complex techniques.
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- Dae-Young Kim
- Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, 32 Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si 10326, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Food, Nutrition and Health, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211002, India
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- Division of Food and Nutrition, DBT-National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 140306, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, 32 Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si 10326, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
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Chen J, Wang X, Guo J, Lv Y, Chen M, Tong H, Liu C. Heavy Metal-Induced Assembly of DNA Network Biosensor from Double-Loop Hairpin Probes for Ultrasensitive Detection of UO 22+ in Water and Soil Samples. Anal Chem 2024. [PMID: 38320403 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c05526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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The uranyl ion (UO22+) is the most stable form of uranium, which exhibits high toxicity and bioavailability posing a severe risk to human health. The construction of ultrasensitive, reliable, and robust sensing techniques for UO22+ detection in water and soil samples remains a challenge. Herein, a DNA network biosensor was fabricated for UO22+ detection using DNAzyme as the heavy metal recognition element and double-loop hairpin probes as DNA assembly materials. UO22+-activated specific cleavage of the DNAzyme will liberate the triggered DNA fragment, which can be utilized to launch a double-loop hairpin probe assembly among Hab, Hbc, and Hca. Through multiple cyclic cross-hybridization reactions, hexagonal DNA duplex nanostructures (n[Hab•Hbc•Hca]) were formed. This DNA network sensing system generates a high fluorescence response for UO22+ monitoring. The biosensor is ultrasensitive, with a detection limit of 2 pM. This sensing system also displays an excellent selectivity and robustness, enabling the DNA network biosensor to work even in complex water and soil samples with excellent accuracy and reliability. With the advantages of enzyme-free operation, outstanding specificity, and high sensitivity, our proposed DNA network biosensor provides a reliable, simple, and robust method for trace levels of UO22+ detection in environmental samples.
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- Junhua Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550081, China
- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-Environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-Environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Monitoring Technology for Agro-Products, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Material and Food, Jiangmen Polytechnic, Jiangmen 529000, China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-Environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-Environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-Environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-Environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-Environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-Environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550081, China
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Zhao K, Liu F, Sun H, Xia P, Qu J, Lu C, Zong S, Zhang R, Xu S, Wang C. A Novel Ion Species- and Ion Concentration-Dependent Anti-Counterfeiting Based on Ratiometric Fluorescence Sensing of CDs@MOF-Nanofibrous Films. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305211. [PMID: 37649153 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
Abstract
Traditional fluorescent anti-counterfeiting labels based on "on-off" fluorescence can be easily cloned. It is important to explore advanced anti-counterfeiting fluorescent labels with high-level security. Here, a pioneering ion species- and ion concentration-dependent anti-counterfeiting technique is developed. By successive loading Cu2+ -sensitive yellow emitted carbon dots (Y-CDs) and Cu2+ non-sensitive blue emitted carbon dots (B-CDs) into metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and followed by electrospinning, the B&Y-CDs@MOF-nanofibrous films are prepared. The results show that the use of MOF not only avoids the fluorescence quenching of CDs but also improves the fluorescence stability. The fluorescence Cu2+ -sensitivity of the CDs@MOF-nanofibrous films can be regulated by polymer coating or lamination. The fluorescent label consisting of different Cu2+ -sensitivity films will show Cu2+ concentration-dependent decryption information. Only at a specific ion species and concentration (Cu2+ solution of 40-90 µm), the true information can be read out. Less or more concentration (<40 or >90 µm) will lead to false information. The identification of the real information depends on both the species and the concentration. After Cu2+ treatment, the fluorescence of the label can be recovered by ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium (EDTA-2Na) for further recycling. This work will open up a new door for designing high-level fluorescent anti-counterfeiting labels.
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- Kaitian Zhao
- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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Du F, Gao Y, Zhang X, Wang LL. Bismuth, Nitrogen-Codoped Carbon Dots as a Dual-Read Optical Sensing Platform for Highly Sensitive, Ultrarapid, Ratiometric Detection of Doxorubicin. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:41383-41390. [PMID: 37969990 PMCID: PMC10634206 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c05093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Doxorubicin (DOX) is a potent anticancer drug, but it has side effects on normal tissues, particularly myocardial cells. Therefore, it is crucial to detect the DOX concentration in body fluids for effective clinical treatment. In this work, N,Bi-codoped CDs (Bi,N-CDs) were synthesized through a one-step hydrothermal method to carbonize the raw materials of 2,4-dinitroaniline and bismuth nitrate. The resulting Bi,N-CDs showed a reduced emission at 490 nm and an enhanced emission at 590 nm in the presence of DOX. The ratio of fluorescence (FL) intensity (F590/F490) was found to be a reliable indicator of DOX concentration, ranging from 0.05 to 30 μM and 40-200 μM, with detection limits (LOD) of 34 and 24 nM, respectively. A ratiometric fluorescence nanoprobe was established for highly selective and sensitive detection of DOX using a specific electrostatic interaction and inner filter effect between Bi,N-CDs and DOX. Meanwhile, Bi,N-CDs exhibited a distinct color change ranging from yellow to orange-red when exposed to DOX, allowing for a colorimetric method to measure DOX levels in the range of 0.05-30 μM, with a detection limit of 169 nM. The probe was triumphantly used to monitor DOX in actual samples via a dual-mode optical sensing strategy. This study contributes to the development of heteroatom-doped CDs and expands their potential applications for detecting biological samples.
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- Fangfang Du
- School
of Pharmaceutical Science, Postdoctoral Research Station of Basic
Medicine, Hengyang Medical School, University
of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
- Key
Laboratory of Hainan Trauma and Disaster Rescue, The First Affiliated
Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Hainan
Medical University, Haikou 571199, China
- Engineering
Research Center for Hainan Bio-Smart Materials and Bio-Medical Devices,
Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma, Ministry of Education, Key
Laboratory of Hainan Functional Materials and Molecular Imaging, College
of Emergency and Trauma, Hainan Medical
University, Haikou 571199, China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Science, Postdoctoral Research Station of Basic
Medicine, Hengyang Medical School, University
of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Science, Postdoctoral Research Station of Basic
Medicine, Hengyang Medical School, University
of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Science, Postdoctoral Research Station of Basic
Medicine, Hengyang Medical School, University
of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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Zhang J, Wang J, Ouyang F, Zheng Z, Huang X, Zhang H, He D, He S, Wei H, Yu CY. A smartphone-integrated portable platform based on polychromatic ratiometric fluorescent paper sensors for visual quantitative determination of norfloxacin. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1279:341837. [PMID: 37827652 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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The emergence of "superbugs" due to antibiotics overuse poses a significant threat to human health and security. The development of sensitive and effective antibiotics detection is undoubtedly a prerequisite for addressing antibiotics overuse-associated issues. However, current techniques for monitoring antibiotics typically require costly equipment and well-trained professionals. Hence, we developed herein a rapid, instrument-free, and on-site detection method for antibiotic residues such as norfloxacin (NOR) based on a ratiometric sensing platform utilizing "on-off-on" response properties of polychromatic fluorescence for direct visual quantitative NOR analysis. Specifically, this platform integrated iron ions (Fe3+)-chelated blue carbon dots (BCDs) for signal sensing and red carbon dots (RCDs) as an internal reference. The sensor mechanism is selective quenching of BCDs' blue fluorescence by Fe3+ via an inner filter effect with unaffected RCDs' red fluorescence. Further NOR addition led to competitive binding with BCDs due to Fe3+ shedding from the BCDs' surface for a recovered blue fluorescence signal. Notably, the ratiometric fluorescence sensor demonstrated rapid and highly sensitive NOR detection in a concentration range of 1-70 μM with an impressive detection limit of 6.84 nM. The ratiometric fluorescence sensing platform was constructed by integrating smartphone and paper-based strategies, which exhibited exceptional sensitivity, selectivity, and rapid response for portable, instrument-free, visual quantification of NOR in real samples.
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- Jiaheng Zhang
- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.
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Yang Z, Xu T, Li H, She M, Chen J, Wang Z, Zhang S, Li J. Zero-Dimensional Carbon Nanomaterials for Fluorescent Sensing and Imaging. Chem Rev 2023; 123:11047-11136. [PMID: 37677071 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Advances in nanotechnology and nanomaterials have attracted considerable interest and play key roles in scientific innovations in diverse fields. In particular, increased attention has been focused on carbon-based nanomaterials exhibiting diverse extended structures and unique properties. Among these materials, zero-dimensional structures, including fullerenes, carbon nano-onions, carbon nanodiamonds, and carbon dots, possess excellent bioaffinities and superior fluorescence properties that make these structures suitable for application to environmental and biological sensing, imaging, and therapeutics. This review provides a systematic overview of the classification and structural properties, design principles and preparation methods, and optical properties and sensing applications of zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials. Recent interesting breakthroughs in the sensitive and selective sensing and imaging of heavy metal pollutants, hazardous substances, and bioactive molecules as well as applications in information encryption, super-resolution and photoacoustic imaging, and phototherapy and nanomedicine delivery are the main focus of this review. Finally, future challenges and prospects of these materials are highlighted and envisaged. This review presents a comprehensive basis and directions for designing, developing, and applying fascinating fluorescent sensors fabricated based on zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials for specific requirements in numerous research fields.
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- Zheng Yang
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Modern Biotechnology in Western China, Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Shaanxi, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Modern Biotechnology in Western China, Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Shaanxi, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
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