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Dinmeung N, Sirisathitkul Y, Sirisathitkul C. Colorimetric parameters for bloodstain characterization by smartphone. ARAB JOURNAL OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/25765299.2023.2194129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Natthinee Dinmeung
- Division of Physics, School of Science, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- Division of Computer Engineering and Electronics, School of Engineering and Technology, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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Lu X, Bao J, Wei Y, Zhang S, Liu W, Wu J. Emerging Roles of Microrobots for Enhancing the Sensitivity of Biosensors. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2902. [PMID: 37947746 PMCID: PMC10650336 DOI: 10.3390/nano13212902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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To meet the increasing needs of point-of-care testing in clinical diagnosis and daily health monitoring, numerous cutting-edge techniques have emerged to upgrade current portable biosensors with higher sensitivity, smaller size, and better intelligence. In particular, due to the controlled locomotion characteristics in the micro/nano scale, microrobots can effectively enhance the sensitivity of biosensors by disrupting conventional passive diffusion into an active enrichment during the test. In addition, microrobots are ideal to create biosensors with functions of on-demand delivery, transportation, and multi-objective detections with the capability of actively controlled motion. In this review, five types of portable biosensors and their integration with microrobots are critically introduced. Microrobots can enhance the detection signal in fluorescence intensity and surface-enhanced Raman scattering detection via the active enrichment. The existence and quantity of detection substances also affect the motion state of microrobots for the locomotion-based detection. In addition, microrobots realize the indirect detection of the bio-molecules by functionalizing their surfaces in the electrochemical current and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy detections. We pay a special focus on the roles of microrobots with active locomotion to enhance the detection performance of portable sensors. At last, perspectives and future trends of microrobots in biosensing are also discussed.
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- Xiaolong Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China; (J.B.); (Y.W.); (S.Z.)
- Biomedical Engineering Fusion Laboratory, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China; (J.B.); (Y.W.); (S.Z.)
- Biomedical Engineering Fusion Laboratory, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China; (J.B.); (Y.W.); (S.Z.)
- Biomedical Engineering Fusion Laboratory, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China; (J.B.); (Y.W.); (S.Z.)
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China;
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Structural design of SiO2/TiO2 materials and their adsorption-photocatalytic activities and mechanism of treating cyanide wastewater. J Mol Liq 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Díez AM, Pazos M, Sanromán MÁ, Kolen’ko YV. GO-TiO 2 as a Highly Performant Photocatalyst Maximized by Proper Parameters Selection. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:11874. [PMID: 36231173 PMCID: PMC9565788 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191911874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The synthesis and characterization of novel graphene oxide coupled to TiO2 (GO-TiO2) was carried out in order to better understand the performance of this photocatalyst, when compared to well-known TiO2 (P25) from Degussa. Thus, its physical-chemical characterization (FTIR, XRD, N2 isotherms and electrochemical measurements) describes high porosity, suitable charge and high electron mobility, which enhance pollutant degradation. In addition, the importance of the reactor set up was highlighted, testing the effect of both the irradiated area and distance between lamp and bulb solution. Under optimal conditions, the model drug methylthioninium chloride (MC) was degraded and several parameters were assessed, such as the water matrix and the catalyst reutilization, a possibility given the addition of H2O2. The results in terms of energy consumption compete with those attained for the treatment of this model pollutant, opening a path for further research.
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- Aida M. Díez
- Nanochemistry Research Group, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avenida Mestre José Veiga s/n, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal
- CINTECX, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- CINTECX, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- CINTECX, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Nanochemistry Research Group, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avenida Mestre José Veiga s/n, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal
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Odhiambo VO, Le Ba T, Kónya Z, Cserháti C, Erdélyi Z, C Naomi M, Miklós Szilágyi I. Preparation of TiO2–MoO3 composite nanofibers by water-based electrospinning process and their application in photocatalysis. MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mssp.2022.106699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Selective adsorption of epigallocatechin gallate onto highly reusable gallium doped mesoporous TiO2 nanoparticles adsorbent. J INDIAN CHEM SOC 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jics.2022.100576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Tatarchuk T, Danyliuk N, Kotsyubynsky V, Shumskaya A, Kaniukov E, Ghfar AA, Naushad M, Shyichuk A. Eco-friendly synthesis of cobalt-zinc ferrites using quince extract for adsorption and catalytic applications: An approach towards environmental remediation. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 294:133565. [PMID: 35041818 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Revised: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Cobalt-zinc ferrite nanoparticles were synthesized using environmentally friendly approach with quince extract as a reducing agent. Crystal structure and morphology of the obtained materials were studied by XRD, SEM-EDS, Mössbauer and IR spectroscopy. The synthesized nanoparticles have a cubic spinel structure and crystallite size ranging from 5 to 9 nm. The infrared spectra contain characteristic absorption bands for the MA-O (∼560 cm-1) and MB-O bonds (∼420 cm-1). Force constants were calculated for both tetrahedral and octahedral bonds. As the Co content increases, the force constant for the tetrahedral bond increases and the force constant for the octahedral bond decreases. The obtained ferrite nanoparticles have good magnetization as shown by VSM (in the range from 36 to 67 emu/g). Magnetic nanoparticles CoxZn1-xFe2O4 were also tested for induction heating with electromagnetic field. The sample with x (Co) = 0.4 has the highest specific absorption rate. The synthesized samples were tested as adsorbents using the Congo Red dye as model pollutant. The best adsorbent was pure zinc ferrite with the adsorption capacity of 24.7 mg/g. The catalytic activity of the obtained ferrites for the decomposition of H2O2 was studied as well. The most active catalyst was pure cobalt ferrite. Probably, the active centers are octahedral cobalt ions. Thus, the obtained magnetic nanoparticles can be used for the adsorptive removal of pollutants, catalytic decomposition of the H2O2 and low-frequency hyperthermia.
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- Tetiana Tatarchuk
- Department of Chemistry, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, 57 Shevchenko Street, 76018, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine; School of Science and Technology, Glocal University, Saharanpur, India.
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- Educational and Scientific Center of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, 76018, Ukraine
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- Department of Material Science and New Technology, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, 57 Shevchenko Str, 76018, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
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- Institute of Chemistry of New Materials, F. Skoriny Str. 36, 220141, Minsk, Belarus
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- Scientific Practical Materials Research Centre of NAS of Belarus, P. Brovki 19, 220072, Minsk, Belarus
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh-11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh-11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, 3 Seminaryjna Str, 85-326, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Hydrogenated Amorphous Titania with Engineered Surface Oxygen Vacancy for Efficient Formaldehyde and Dye Removals under Visible-Light Irradiation. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12050742. [PMID: 35269228 PMCID: PMC8911576 DOI: 10.3390/nano12050742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Hydrogenated crystalized TiO2−x with oxygen vacant (OV) doping has attracted considerable attraction, owing to its impressive photoactivity. However, amorphous TiO2, as a common allotrope of titania, is ignored as a hydrogenated templet. In this work, hydrogenated amorphous TiO2−x (HAm-TiO2−x) with engineered surface OV and high surface area (176.7 cm2 g−1) was first prepared using a unique liquid plasma hydrogenation strategy. In HAm-TiO2−x, we found that OV was energetically retained in the subsurface region; in particular, the subsurface OV-induced energy level preferred to remain under the conduction band (0.5 eV) to form a conduction band tail and deep trap states, resulting in a narrow bandgap (2.36 eV). With the benefits of abundant light absorption and efficient photocarrier transportation, HAm-TiO2−x coated glass has demonstrated superior visible-light-driven self-cleaning performances. To investigate its formaldehyde photodegradation under harsh indoor conditions, HAm-TiO2−x was used to decompose low-concentration formaldehyde (~0.6 ppm) with weak-visible light (λ = 600 nm, power density = 0.136 mW/cm2). Thus, HAm-TiO2−x achieved high quantum efficiency of 3 × 10−6 molecules/photon and photoactivity of 92.6%. The adsorption capabilities of O2 (−1.42 eV) and HCHO (−1.58 eV) in HAm-TiO2−x are both largely promoted in the presence of subsurface OV. The surface reaction pathway and formaldehyde decomposition mechanism over HAm-TiO2−x were finally clarified. This work opened a promising way to fabricate hydrogenated amorphous photocatalysts, which could contribute to visible-light-driven photocatalytic environmental applications.
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Bin Arifin MN, Tarek M, Rahman Khan MM. Efficient Treatment of Organic Pollutants by Boron Doped TiO2 Photocatalysts under Visible Light Radiation. Chem Eng Res Des 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2022.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Hamidian K, Rigi AH, Najafidoust A, Sarani M, Miri A. Study of photocatalytic activity of green synthesized nickel oxide nanoparticles in the degradation of acid orange 7 dye under visible light. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2021; 44:2667-2678. [PMID: 34499235 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-021-02636-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Environmental pollution is one of the most important problems that human beings face. Today, nanotechnology has played an important role in green chemistry and the use of nanoparticles in the removal of environmental pollutants is one of the newest methods of removing pollutants in the world. So, in this study, Nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO NPs) of this work were successfully synthesized via a green method by the usage of nickel nitrate hexahydrate as the source of metal and Biebersteinia multifida extract as the stabilizing agent throughout different annealing temperatures. The physicochemical properties of the obtained NiO NPs were characterized through the application of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), ultraviolet visible (UV-vis), and Raman analysis. According to the results of SEM and PXRD, the prepared product contained a satisfying distribution and very fine cubic structure with minimal accumulation. The average crystal size of prepared nanoparticles was obtained 54-58 nm. The energy band gap of synthesized NiO NPs was calculated 3-3.7 using Tauc equation. The photocatalytic performance of NiO NPs was investigated under visible light through the decolourization reaction of acid orange 7 (AO7) dye in aqueous solution. Being composed at 300 °C of annealing temperature, these nanoparticles exhibited excellent adsorption and photocatalytic activity (90.2%) toward AO7 dye. Therefore, it can be indicated that the synthesized NiO NPs demonstrated an excellent dispersion in dye solution, as well as considerable photocatalytic activity.
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- Khadijeh Hamidian
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran
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- Zabol Medicinal Plants Research Center, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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Elhadad E, Ibrahim M, Al-Fawwaz A. Effects of pollution on hydrogeochemistry and water quality of the Damietta branch (Nile River, Egypt). WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2021; 84:1509-1517. [PMID: 34559084 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2021.327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Currently, different sources of contamination threaten water quality in Damietta, Egypt. The aim of this study was to assess the pollution, hydrogeochemistry and suitability for use in agriculture of water collected atseven stations along the Damietta branch of the Nile River. In addition to pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO), and electrical conductivity (EC), levels of Mg2+, Ca2+, K+, Na+, Cl-, HCO3-, SO42- and CO32- were measured. From the highest to the lowest, the concentrations of cations were Na+ > Ca2+ > Mg2+ > K+, whereas those of anions were HCO3- > SO42- > Cl- in water samples collected at seven stations along the Damietta branch. Moreover, water quality indexes, such as sodium percentage (Na%) ranged between 21.6 and 71.4, Kelly's ratio from 0.37 to 3.85, sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) varied from 1.73 to 61.8, residual sodium carbonate (RSC) found to be in range of 0.2 to 3.8. Also, the potential salinity (PS) and permeability index (PI), magnesium hazard (MH), were calculated. Most samples (71%) belonged to the Mg-Ca-Na-HCO3 watertype. Fertilization wastes were identified as the main contributors of alkaline earth metals, whereas ion exchange was the main source of alkali metals. This work also provides information on distinguishing geochemical behaviors and the pollution of water samples.
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- Engy Elhadad
- National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing, Institute of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Al al-Bayt University, Mafraq, Jordan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Al al-Bayt University, Mafraq 25113, Jordan E-mail:
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