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Berto S, Blasco S, Castellino L, Cvetkovski A, De Stefano C, Gama S, García-España E, Hermann P, Lando G, Marafante M, Meyer M, Plass W, Quinodoz L, Milea D. A tutorial on potentiometric data processing. Analysis of software for optimization of protonation constants. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1303:342476. [PMID: 38609256 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Defining the distribution of the chemical species in a multicomponent system is a task of great importance with applications in many fields. To clarify the identity and the abundance of the species that can be formed by the interaction of the components of a solution, it is fundamental to know the formation constants of those species. The determination of equilibrium constants is mainly performed through the analysis of experimental data obtained by different instrumental techniques. Among them, potentiometry is the elective technique for this purpose. As such, a survey was run within the NECTAR COST Action - Network for Equilibria and Chemical Thermodynamics Advanced Research, to identify the most used software for the analysis of potentiometric data and to highlight their strengths and weaknesses. The features and the calculation processes of each software were analyzed and rationalized, and a simulated titration dataset of a hypothetic hexaprotic acid was processed by each software to compare and discuss the optimized protonation constants. Moreover, further data analysis was also carried out on the original dataset including some systematic errors from different sources, as some calibration parameters, the total analytical concentration of reagents and ionic strength variations during titrations, to evaluate their impact on the refined parameters. Results showed that differences on the protonation constants estimated by the tested software are not significant, while some of the considered systematic errors affect results. Overall, it emerged that software commonly used suffer from many limitations, highlighting the urgency of new dedicated and modern tools. In this context, some guidelines for data generation and treatment are also given.
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- Silvia Berto
- Università di Torino, Dipartimento di Chimica, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125, Torino, Italy.
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- Institute of Molecular Sciences, Departamento de Química Inorgánica, University of Valencia, C/Catedrático José Beltrán Martínez 2, 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain
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- Università di Torino, Dipartimento di Chimica, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125, Torino, Italy
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Goce Delcev Universit, Krste Misirkov Bb, PO 201, 2000, Štip, Macedonia
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- Università degli Studi di Messina, Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, CHIBIOFARAM, V.le F. Stagno d'Alcontres, 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional 10 (km 139.7), 2695-066, Bobadela LRS, Portugal
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- Institute of Molecular Sciences, Departamento de Química Inorgánica, University of Valencia, C/Catedrático José Beltrán Martínez 2, 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Hlavova 8, 128 40 Prague 2, Czech Republic
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- Università degli Studi di Messina, Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, CHIBIOFARAM, V.le F. Stagno d'Alcontres, 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Università di Torino, Dipartimento di Chimica, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125, Torino, Italy
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- Institut de Chimie Moléculaire de l'Université de Bourgogne (ICMUB), UMR 6302, CNRS, Université de Bourgogne, 9 avenue Alain Savary, BP 47870, 21078, Dijon, Cedex, France
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- Institut für Anorganische und Analytische Chemie, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstr 8, D-07743, Jena, Germany
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- Institut de Chimie Moléculaire de l'Université de Bourgogne (ICMUB), UMR 6302, CNRS, Université de Bourgogne, 9 avenue Alain Savary, BP 47870, 21078, Dijon, Cedex, France; University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland HES-SO, Haute Ecole d'Ingénierie et d'Architecture, Pérolles 80, 1700, Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Università degli Studi di Messina, Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, CHIBIOFARAM, V.le F. Stagno d'Alcontres, 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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Elhassan MM, Glasco DL, Sheelam A, Mahmoud AM, Hegazy MA, Mowaka S, Bell JG. Potentiometric detection of apomorphine in human plasma using a 3D printed sensor. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 248:115971. [PMID: 38154328 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2023.115971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Apomorphine is a dopamine agonist that is used for the management of Parkinson's disease and has been proven to effectively decrease the off-time duration, where the symptoms recur, in Parkinson's disease patients. This paper describes the design and fabrication of the first potentiometric sensor for the determination of apomorphine in bulk and human plasma samples. The fabrication protocol involves stereolithographic 3D printing, which is a unique tool for the rapid fabrication of low-cost sensors. The solid-contact apomorphine ion-selective electrode combines a carbon-mesh/thermoplastic composite as the ion-to-electron transducer and a 3D printed ion-selective membrane, doped with the ionophore calix[6]arene. The sensor selectively measures apomorphine in the presence of other biologically present cations - sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium - as well as the commonly prescribed Parkinson's pharmaceutical, levodopa (L-Dopa). The sensor demonstrated a linear, Nernstian response, with a slope of 58.8 mV/decade over the range of 5.0 mM-9.8 μM, which covers the biologically (and pharmaceutically) relevant ranges, with a limit of detection of 2.51 μM. Moreover, the apomorphine sensor exhibited good stability (minimal drift of just 188 μV/hour over 10 h) and a shelf-life of almost 4 weeks. Experiments performed in the presence of albumin, the main plasma protein to which apomorphine binds, demonstrate that the sensor responds selectively to free-apomorphine (i.e., not bound or complexed forms). The utility of the sensor was confirmed through the successful determination of apomorphine in spiked human plasma samples.
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- Manar M Elhassan
- Department of Chemistry, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99163, USA; Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt, El-Sherouk City, 11837, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99163, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99163, USA
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- Analytical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El Aini, Cairo, 11562, Egypt
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- Analytical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El Aini, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
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- Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt, El-Sherouk City, 11837, Egypt; Analytical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Ein Helwan, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99163, USA.
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Stelmach E, Wagner B, Maksymiuk K, Michalska A. Finding a perfect match of ion-exchanger and plasticizer for ion-selective sensors. Talanta 2024; 269:125408. [PMID: 38043344 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Application of neutral ionophore based ion-selective sensors requires presence of ion-exchanger in the receptor phase, silently assuming that it is not only soluble but also dissociates to ions in the applied plasticizer. Although for typically applied ion-selective membrane constituents (plasticizers - ion-exchanger pairs) dissociation of ion-exchangers to ions is proven by theoretical (or close to) performance of resulting sensors, search for alternative plasticizers or ion-exchangers requires a method allowing estimation of the match of properties of involved compounds. In this work we propose a simple optical approach allowing estimation of ion-exchanger interactions with plasticizer. The results were confirmed by conductivity studies of model plasticizers solutions. The estimated dissociation constants of model ion-exchangers in plasticizers used are in excellent agreement with the results of optical studies. It was shown that solubility coupled with poor dissociation to ions of ion-exchanger affects performance of the resulting ion-selective membrane. Rational choice of properties of ion-exchanger and plasticizer allows finding a perfect match of the two, that results in improvements in performance of sensors (e.g. detection limits). As model sensors potassium and sodium ion-selective electrodes with poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) based membranes, plasticized with classical plasticizer bis(2-ethylhexyl sebacate) or biodegradable alternative acetyl tributyl citrate, were prepared and studied using selected ion-exchangers.
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- Emilia Stelmach
- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1, 02-093, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1, 02-093, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1, 02-093, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1, 02-093, Warsaw, Poland.
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Khurana P, Pulicharla R, Brar SK. Imipenem-metal complexes: Computational analysis and toxicity studies with wastewater model microorganisms. Environ Res 2023; 239:117275. [PMID: 37827363 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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The occurrence of antibiotic residues in diverse water sources has long been acknowledged as a potential health concern due to the emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and genes. However, there have been limited studies into the presence of antibiotic-metal complexes (AMCs) in real-time wastewater matrices, and their impact on wastewater microbial communities. The present work, in this regard, investigated the stability of Imipenem-metal complexes (Me = Mg (II), Ca (II), Fe (II), Cu (II), and Al (III)) with computational studies, stoichiometry with potentiometric measurements, and their antibacterial activity towards wastewater model microorganisms- Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis) and Escherichia coli (E. Coli) by Colony Forming Unit (CFU) method. The lower energy of Imipenem-metal complexes than the parent antibiotic- Imipenem, during energy optimization using density functional (DFT) methods, revealed that metal interactions of Imipenem stabilize the drug by minimizing its energy. Further, CFU studies indicated that these complexes display higher antimicrobial activity than parent antibiotics. The electron delocalization over the entire chelated system (AMCs) reduces polarity and increases the lipophilicity of the complexes, thereby facilitating stronger interaction between AMCs and the bacterial cell membrane. Results indicate increased antibacterial activity of Imipenem-metal complexes for both E. coli and B. subtilis. The antibacterial activity, was however, more pronounced in B. subtilis, with >97% growth inhibition for metal complexes of Imipenem (at a Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of 20 nM or 6 ppb (i.e., MIC90)), for both the stoichiometric ratios (metal to ligand) ratios (M: L 1: 1 and 2: 1). All around, with increased stability and toxicity, AMCs are emerging as contaminants of concern and demand immediate attention to devise methods for their removal.
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- Pratishtha Khurana
- Department of Civil Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, North York, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, North York, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, North York, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada.
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Kersten B, Akolkar R, Duval CE. An electrochemical technique for sensing uranium adsorption and desorption. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1284:342003. [PMID: 37996162 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.342003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Uranium is a toxic, heavy metal that can pose elevated health risks if leached into the environment. Uranium mobility is dependent on many factors, including speciation, solution pH, ligands in solution, and presence of surfaces. Surface adsorption is one phenomenon that inhibits uranium mobility in the environment and is studied as a naturally occurring phenomenon as well an intentional tool for environmental remediation. This work presents and validates a potentiometric, electrochemical technique for sensing uranium adsorption on and desorption from an electrochemically active surface solely through changes of the electrode potential. This novel electrochemical technique presents a new lens to study adsorption that complements external techniques (e.g., spectroscopy). Indication of adsorption and desorption via the electrochemical technique are gravimetrically validated using an electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance. This work contributes a unique, complementary technique that corroborates the adsorption of uranium on an electrode surface.
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- Bethany Kersten
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Ave, 44106, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Ave, 44106, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Ave, 44106, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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Carnamucio F, Aiello D, Foti C, Napoli A, Giuffrè O. Aqueous chemistry of nalidixic acid and its complexes with biological relevant cations: A combination of potentiometric, UV spectrophotometric, MS and MS/MS study. J Inorg Biochem 2023; 249:112366. [PMID: 37734219 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2023.112366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Nalidixic acid (NAL) is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial widely used for urinary tract infections. As demonstrated, complexation of NAL with Zn2+, Mn2+ and Cu2+ was often used to get new formulations with an enhanced efficiency and potency. Therefore, the elucidation of behavior of NAL in solution and of its interaction with metal cations are crucial to better understand the influence of complexation on NAL efficiency and to find the optimal conditions to propose novel formulations. As a preliminary study, spectrophotometric titrations were carried out on NAL to determine the values of the protonation constants and to define its acid-base behavior. Then, the interaction with the three metal cations Zn2+, Mn2+ and Cu2+ was investigated by potentiometric and spectrophotometric titrations, varying the conditions of temperature, ionic strength and metal-ligand ratio, thus allowing to get the most robust speciation model and to determine the formation constants with Zn2+, Mn2+, and Cu2+ under different conditions, the sequestering ability of NAL towards metal cations, the formation enthalpic and entropic changes. A simulation under serum conditions was reported to show the relevance of the investigated species. Finally, LD-MS (laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry) and MS/MS analyses highlighted for all systems the formation of the complex species between Zn2+, Mn2+ and Cu2+ with NAL. MS/MS investigations assigned the sites of coordination of the ligand with the metal cation. More precisely, deprotonated NAL coordinates the metal cation via the oxygens of the carboxylate and the carbonyl groups.
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- Federica Carnamucio
- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, Università di Messina, Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Tecnologie Chimiche, Università della Calabria, Via P. Bucci, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, CS, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, Università di Messina, Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Tecnologie Chimiche, Università della Calabria, Via P. Bucci, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, CS, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, Università di Messina, Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy.
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Alejandro-Vega S, Hardisson A, Rubio C, Gutiérrez ÁJ, Jaudenes-Marrero JR, Paz-Montelongo S. Soft Drinks as a Dietary Source of Fluoride Exposure. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023:10.1007/s12011-023-03937-0. [PMID: 37922070 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03937-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/05/2023]
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High fluoride exposures can lead to adverse effects such as dental and bone fluorosis, as well as endocrine and cognitive developmental problems. Water is the main dietary source of this ion, although significant concentrations have also been detected in other beverages widely consumed by the population such as soft drinks. A total of 200 soft drink samples (60 flavoured, 70 extracts, 60 fruit juice and 10 soft drinks) were analysed by fluoride ion selective potentiometry. A consumption of 330 mL was estimated for exposure assessment and subsequent F-risk assessment by soft drink consumption. The highest average concentration was found in extract soft drinks (2.45 ± 1.15 mg/L), followed by flavoured (1.71 ± 2.29 mg/L) and carbonated soft drinks (1.38 ± 0.40 mg/L), while the lowest was found in fruit juice soft drinks (1.09 ± 0.62 mg/L). The flavours with the highest concentration were tea-melon and tea-passion fruit with 3.66 ± 0.40 and 3.17 ± 0.56 mg/L respectively and the lowest was lemon flavour with 0.69 mg/L. The contribution of these beverages, considering the UL (Upper level) reference values set by EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) are between 3.28-41.78%, depending on age group and sex.
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- Samuel Alejandro-Vega
- Area of Toxicology, Universidad de La Laguna, Canary Islands, 38071, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
- Grupo interuniversitario de Toxicología Ambiental y Seguridad de los Alimentos y Medicamentos, Universidad de La Laguna, Canary Islands, 38071, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Area of Toxicology, Universidad de La Laguna, Canary Islands, 38071, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
- Grupo interuniversitario de Toxicología Ambiental y Seguridad de los Alimentos y Medicamentos, Universidad de La Laguna, Canary Islands, 38071, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Area of Toxicology, Universidad de La Laguna, Canary Islands, 38071, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
- Grupo interuniversitario de Toxicología Ambiental y Seguridad de los Alimentos y Medicamentos, Universidad de La Laguna, Canary Islands, 38071, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Area of Toxicology, Universidad de La Laguna, Canary Islands, 38071, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
- Grupo interuniversitario de Toxicología Ambiental y Seguridad de los Alimentos y Medicamentos, Universidad de La Laguna, Canary Islands, 38071, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Area of Toxicology, Universidad de La Laguna, Canary Islands, 38071, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
- Grupo interuniversitario de Toxicología Ambiental y Seguridad de los Alimentos y Medicamentos, Universidad de La Laguna, Canary Islands, 38071, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Area of Toxicology, Universidad de La Laguna, Canary Islands, 38071, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain.
- Grupo interuniversitario de Toxicología Ambiental y Seguridad de los Alimentos y Medicamentos, Universidad de La Laguna, Canary Islands, 38071, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain.
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Rendošová M, Gyepes R, Sovová S, Sabolová D, Vilková M, Olejníková P, Kello M, Lakatoš B, Vargová Z. Ga(III) pyridinecarboxylate complexes: potential analogues of the second generation of therapeutic Ga(III) complexes? J Biol Inorg Chem 2023; 28:591-611. [PMID: 37498326 PMCID: PMC10415494 DOI: 10.1007/s00775-023-02012-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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A series of novel Ga(III)-pyridine carboxylates ([Ga(Pic)3]·H2O (GaPic; HPic = picolinic acid), H3O[Ga(Dpic)2]·H2O (GaDpic; H2Dpic = dipicolinic acid), [Ga(Chel)(H2O)(OH)]2·4H2O (GaChel; H2Chel = chelidamic acid) and [Ga(Cldpic)(H2O)(OH)]2 (GaCldpic; H2Cldpic = 4-chlorodipicolinic acid)) have been synthesized by simple one-step procedure. Vibrational spectroscopy (mid-IR), elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis and X-ray diffraction confirmed complexes molecular structure, inter and intramolecular interactions and their influence to spectral and thermal properties. Moreover, complex species speciation was described in Ga(III)-HPic and Ga(III)-H2Dpic systems by potentiometry and 1H NMR spectroscopy and mononuclear complex species were determined; [Ga(Pic)2]+ (logβ021 = 16.23(6)), [Ga(Pic)3] (logβ031 = 20.86(2)), [Ga(Dpic)2]- (logβ021 = 15.42(9)) and [Ga(Dpic)2(OH)]2- (logβ-121 = 11.08(4)). To confirm the complexes stability in 1% DMSO (primary solvent for biological testing), timescale 1H NMR spectra were measured (immediately after dissolution up to 96 h). Antimicrobial activity evaluated by IC50 (0.05 mM) is significant for GaDpic and GaCldpic against difficult to treat and multi-resistant P. aeruginosa. On the other hand, the GaPic complex is most effective against Jurkat, MDA-MB-231 and A2058 cancer cell lines and significantly also decreases the HepG2 cancer cells viability at 75 and 100 μM concentrations in a relatively short time (up to 48 h). In addition, fluorescence measurements have been used to elucidate bovine serum albumin binding activity between ligands, Ga(III) complexes and bovine serum albumin.
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- Michaela Rendošová
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, P. J. Šafárik University, Moyzesova 11, 041 54, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Charles University, Hlavova 2030, 128 00, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry, P. J. Šafárik University, Moyzesova 11, 041 54, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry, P. J. Šafárik University, Moyzesova 11, 041 54, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- NMR Laboratory, P. J. Šafárik University, Moyzesova 11, 041 54, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, 812 37, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Pharmacology, P. J. Šafárik University, Trieda SNP 1, 040 11, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, 812 37, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, P. J. Šafárik University, Moyzesova 11, 041 54, Kosice, Slovak Republic.
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Rendošová M, Gyepes R, Kello M, Vilková M, Mudroňová D, Olejníková P, Cardiano P, Gama S, Milea D, Vargová Z. Silver(I) pyrrole- and furan-2-carboxylate complexes - From their design and characterization to antimicrobial, anticancer activity, lipophilicity and SAR. J Inorg Biochem 2023; 246:112266. [PMID: 37271621 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2023.112266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Two silver(I) complexes with biologically relevant heterocyclic ligands, pyrrole and furan-2- carboxylic acid, were synthesized and their composition was confirmed using elemental, spectral, thermal and structural analyses. The {[Ag(Py2c)]}n (AgPy2c, Py2c = pyrrole-2-carboxylate) and {[Ag(Fu2c)]}n (AgFu2c, Fu2c = furan-2-carboxylate) solubility and stability in biological test stock solution were confirmed by 1H NMR spectroscopy. The X-ray analysis has enabled us to determine typical argentophilic interactions and bridging carboxylate coordination mode of both ligands. Potentiometric data analysis by BSTAC program resulted in the determination of the stability constant of only one species, i.e., the ML (M = Ag+, L = Fu2c-), log βML = 0.59 ± 0.04. Antimicrobial and anticancer tests were performed against selected microorganisms and cell lines with new silver(I) complexes and compared with AgSD (silver(I) sulfadiazine) and cisplatin. From their microbial toxicity point of view, selectivity was determined against lactobacilli (AgPy2c is 8× more effective against S. aureus and E. coli and AgFu2c is 8× more effective against E. coli and 4× against S. aureus). AgFu2c significant anticancer activity was determined against Jurkat cell lines (IC50 = 8.00 μM) and was similar to cisPt (IC50 = 6.3 μM) similarly to its selectivity (SI (AgFu2c) = 7.3, SI (cisPt) = 6.4, SI = selectivity index). In addition, cell cycle arrest was observed already in the Sub-G0 phase during a flow cytometry experiment. To evaluate the AgPy2c and AgFu2c bioavailability we also discuss their Lipinski's Rule of Five.
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- Michaela Rendošová
- Institute of Chemistry, Pavol Jozef Šafarik University, Moyzesova 11, 041 54 Košice, Slovakia
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- Institute of Chemistry, Charles University, Hlavova 2030, 128 00 Praha, Czechia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, Trieda SNP 1, 040 11 Košice, Slovakia
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- Institute of Chemistry, Pavol Jozef Šafarik University, Moyzesova 11, 041 54 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 041 81 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, 812 37 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, CHIBIOFARAM, Università degli Studi di Messina, V.le F. Stagno d'Alcontres, 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional 10 (km 1397), 2695-066 Bobadela LRS, Portugal
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, CHIBIOFARAM, Università degli Studi di Messina, V.le F. Stagno d'Alcontres, 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Institute of Chemistry, Pavol Jozef Šafarik University, Moyzesova 11, 041 54 Košice, Slovakia.
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VILASÓ-CADRE JE, BENÍTEZ-FERNÁNDEZ D, LÓPEZ-ÁLVAREZ IA, TOVAR-VÁZQUEZ FY, ARADA-PÉREZ MA, REYES-DOMÍNGUEZ IA. Acid-base potentiometric titration using a stainless steel electrode without oxidative treatment. Turk J Chem 2023; 47:801-813. [PMID: 38174066 PMCID: PMC10760551 DOI: 10.55730/1300-0527.3580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
Abstract
An AISI 304 stainless steel laminar electrode without oxidative treatment was investigated for the potentiometric titration of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide. The proposed electrode was obtained from metalworking cuttings. Scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction were used to study the surface morphology and chemical composition of the electrode. The electrode showed a sensitivity of 59.18 ± 0.37 mV/pH, which was reproducible under intermediate conditions. Potentiometric titration showed a curve with deviations from pH 9.5 with respect to the glass electrode. However, this did not affect the quantification as the jumps of the curves coincided. The endpoint was 9.25 mL for both electrodes and the hydrochloric acid concentration was 0.0845 mol/L, with a deviation of 0.0004 mol/L from the standard concentration of 0.0841 mol/L. The nonartificially oxidised electrode did not show any crystalline oxide phases, whereas after oxidation it showed semicrystalline phases of iron and chromium oxides and increased the crystallinity of the steel. Despite the low content of surface oxides, stainless steel electrodes can give a Nernstian response to pH, depending on the surface characteristics of the material. This leads to the need to calibrate any electrode prior to oxidative treatment to rule out a Nernstian response without surface modification.
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- Javier E. VILASÓ-CADRE
- Institute of Metallurgy, Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi,
Mexico
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural and Exact Sciences, University of Oriente, Santiago of Cuba,
Cuba
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- Institute of Metallurgy, Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi,
Mexico
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural and Exact Sciences, University of Oriente, Santiago of Cuba,
Cuba
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- Institute of Metallurgy, Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi,
Mexico
- National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT), Mexico City,
Mexico
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Dervisevic M, Dervisevic E, Esser L, Easton CD, Cadarso VJ, Voelcker NH. Wearable microneedle array-based sensor for transdermal monitoring of pH levels in interstitial fluid. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 222:114955. [PMID: 36462430 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Microneedle-based wearable sensors offer an alternative approach to traditional invasive blood-based health monitoring and disease diagnostics techniques. Instead of blood, microneedle-based sensors target the skin interstitial fluid (ISF), in which the biomarker type and concentration profile resemble the one found in the blood. However, unlike blood, interstitial fluid does not have the same pH-buffering capacity causing deviation of pH levels from the physiological range. Information about the skin ISF pH levels can be used as a biomarker for a wide range of pathophysiological conditions and as a marker for the calibration of a wearable sensor. The ISF pH can significantly affect the detection accuracy of other biomarkers as it influences enzyme activity, aptamer affinity, and antibody-antigen interaction. Herein, we report the fabrication of a high-density polymeric microneedle array-based (PMNA) sensing patch and its optimization for the potentiometric transdermal monitoring of pH levels in ISF. The wearable sensor utilizes a polyaniline-coated PMNA having a density of ∼10,000 microneedles per cm2, containing individual microneedles with a height of ∼250 μm, and a tip diameter of ∼2 μm. To prevent interference from other body fluids like sweat, an insulating layer is deposited at the base of the PMNA. The wearable pH sensor operates from pH 4.0 to 8.6 with a sensitivity of 62.9 mV per pH unit and an accuracy of ±0.036 pH units. Furthermore, testing on a mouse demonstrates the ability of the PMNA to provide a real-time reading of the transdermal pH values. This microneedle-based system will significantly contribute to advancing transdermal wearable sensors technology, simplifying the fabrication process, and improving the cost-effectiveness of such devices.
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- Muamer Dervisevic
- Drug Delivery, Disposition, and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Monash University, Room 227, New Horizons Building, 20 Research Way, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
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- Drug Delivery, Disposition, and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia; Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Clayton, Victoria, 3168, Australia
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- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Clayton, Victoria, 3168, Australia
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Monash University, Room 227, New Horizons Building, 20 Research Way, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia; Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication, Victorian Node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility, Clayton, Victoria, 3168, Australia
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- Drug Delivery, Disposition, and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia; Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication, Victorian Node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility, Clayton, Victoria, 3168, Australia; Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3168, Australia.
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Cui G, Liang R, Qin W. Potentiometric sensor based on a computationally designed molecularly imprinted receptor. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1239:340720. [PMID: 36628722 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2022.340720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP)-based polymeric membrane potentiometric sensors are ideal candidates for detection of organic species. The development of such sensors has opened new attractive horizons for potentiometric sensing. However, it should be noted that in the preparation of these MIP receptors, the selection of the functional monomer usually depends on empirical trial- and error-based optimization, which involves tedious and time-consuming experiments. In this work, the computer-aided design and synthesis of an MIP receptor are applied in the fabrication of an MIP-based potentiometric sensor. The density functional theory calculation with the B3LYP model and 6-31G(d) basis set is used to study the interactions between the functional monomer and template molecules. The binding energies of the complexations between the template molecule and different functional monomers are used as a criterion for the selection of the proper monomer. The designed MIP is then synthesized and employed as the receptor for the fabrication of the potentiometric sensor. As a proof-of-concept experiment, the antibiotic sulfadiazine has been selected as a model and 4 functional monomers, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, methyl methacrylate, N-isopropylacrylamide and N-phenylacrylamide, have been chosen. The designed MIP-based sensor exhibits excellent sensitivity with a linear range of 1-10 μM and also shows a good selectivity. We believe that the proposed computer-aided synthesis technique for the MIP receptor selection can provide a general and facile way to replace the traditional empirical MIP preparation method in the fabrication of MIP-based electrochemical and optical sensors.
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- Guohua Cui
- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research (YIC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, YICCAS, Yantai, Shandong, 264003, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research (YIC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, YICCAS, Yantai, Shandong, 264003, PR China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research (YIC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, YICCAS, Yantai, Shandong, 264003, PR China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, PR China; Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, PR China.
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Mou J, Ding J, Qin W. Deep Learning-Enhanced Potentiometric Aptasensing with Magneto-Controlled Sensors. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202210513. [PMID: 36404278 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202210513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Bioelectronic sensors that report charge changes of a biomolecule upon target binding enable direct and sensitive analyte detection but remain a major challenge for potentiometric measurement, mainly due to Debye Length limitations and the need for molecular-level platforms. Here, we report on a magneto-controlled potentiometric method to directly and sensitively measure the target-binding induced charge change of DNA aptamers assembled on magnetic beads using a polymeric membrane potentiometric ion sensor. The potentiometric responses of the negatively charged aptamer, serving as a receptor and reporter, were dynamically controlled and modulated by applying a magnetic field. Based on a potentiometric array, this non-equilibrium measurement technique combined with deep learning algorithms allows for rapidly and reliably classifying and quantifying diverse small molecules using antibiotics as models. This potentiometric strategy opens new modalities for sensing applications.
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- Junsong Mou
- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, YICCAS, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research (YIC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Yantai, 264003, Shandong, P. R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, YICCAS, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research (YIC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Yantai, 264003, Shandong, P. R. China.,Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, 266237, Shandong (P. R., China.,Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, YICCAS, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research (YIC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Yantai, 264003, Shandong, P. R. China.,Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, 266237, Shandong (P. R., China.,Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong, P. R. China
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Soares RRA, Hjort RG, Pola CC, Jing D, Cecon VS, Claussen JC, Gomes CL. Ion-selective electrodes based on laser-induced graphene as an alternative method for nitrite monitoring. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 190:43. [PMID: 36595104 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-022-05615-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Nitrite is an important food additive for cured meats; however, high nitrite levels pose adverse health effects to humans. Hence, monitoring nitrite concentration is critical to comply with limits imposed by regulatory agencies. Laser-induced graphene (LIG) has proven to be a scalable manufacturing alternative to produce high-performance electrochemical transducers for sensors. Herein, we expand upon initial LIG studies by fabricating hydrophilic and hydrophobic LIG that are subsequently converted into ion-selective sensors to monitor nitrite in food samples with comparable performance to the standard photometric method (Griess method). The hydrophobic LIG resulted in an ion-selective electrode with improved potential stability due partly to a decrease in the water layer between the electrode and the nitrite poly(vinyl) chloride-based ion-selective membrane. These resultant nitrite ion-selective sensors displayed Nernstian response behavior with a sensitivity of 59.5 mV dec-1, a detection limit of 0.3 ± 0.1 mg L-1 (mean ± standard deviation), and a broad linear sensing range from 10-5 to 10-1 M, which was significantly larger than currently published nitrite methods. Nitrite levels were determined directly in food extract samples of sausage, ham, and bacon for 5 min. These sensor metrics are significant as regulatory agencies limit nitrite levels up to 200 mg L-1 in finished products to reduce the potential formation of nitrosamine (carcinogenic compound). These results demonstrate the versatility of LIG as a platform for ion-selective-LIG sensors and simple, efficient, and scalable electrochemical sensing in general while demonstrating a promising alternative to monitor nitrite levels in food products ensuring regulatory compliance.
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- Raquel R A Soares
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
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- Materials Analysis and Research Laboratory, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA.
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Gil RL, Amorim CG, Montenegro MCBSM, Araújo AN. HPLC-potentiometric method for determination of biogenic amines in alcoholic beverages: A reliable approach for food quality control. Food Chem 2022; 372:131288. [PMID: 34655830 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Determination of ten biogenic amines in alcoholic beverages by HPLC coupled to a potentiometric detector for food quality control is herein presented. Biogenic amines were separated by ion-pair chromatography on a C18 column using a gradient mobile phase of acetic acid, acetonitrile, and butane-sulfonic acid. Detection was accomplished by a miniaturized amine-selective electrode. The method was validated following ICH and Eurachem guidelines. Linear regression models provided R2 values from 0.9870 ± 0.0019 to 0.9991 ± 0.0014 for tyramine and cadaverine, respectively. Detection and quantification limits depend on the molecular weight of BAs, ranging from 9.3 to 60.5 and from 31.1 to 202.3 µg L-1 for methylamine and spermine, respectively. Repeatability and intermediate precision showed RSD values lower than 5.8 and 8.3%, respectively. Accuracy of assays yielded recovery values from 86.4 to 109.9%. The biogenic amines content in red wine, white wine, and beer samples were 7.54, 5.24, and 4.58 mg L-1, respectively.
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- Renato L Gil
- LAQV-REQUIMTE/Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia - Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE/Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia - Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE/Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia - Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE/Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia - Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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Gao X, Jiang T, Qin W. Potentiometric aptasensing of Escherichia coli based on electrogenerated chemiluminescence as a highly sensitive readout. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 200:113923. [PMID: 34986439 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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We introduce here a versatile approach to read out potentiometric aptasensors by electrogenerated chemiluminescence (ECL), which can amplify the small potential changes induced by the bacterial concentrations via ECL signals. In the present system, the electrode modified with single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and aptamer molecules acts as the reference electrode and is placed in the sample solution for sensing the bacterial concentration changes, while the Ru(bpy)32+ modified gold electrode serves as the working electrode for generating ECL signals and is placed in the detection solution containing tripropylamine (TPA) spatially separated from the sample solution by a salt bridge. Ru(bpy)32+ is immobilized on the gold electrode's surface for enhancement of luminous efficiency and reduction of reagent consumption. A moving-part-free fluid flowing system is introduced to promote the mass transport of TPA from the detection solution to the surface of the ECL generating electrode. When a constant potential is imposed between the working and reference electrodes, the potential changes at the SWCNTs-aptamer modified electrode induced by the bacterial concentrations can modulate the potentials at the Ru(bpy)32+ modified electrode, thus generating the ECL signals. The developed sensing strategy shows a highly sensitive response to E. coli O157: H7 in the linear range of 5-1000 CFU mL-1 with a low detection limit of 2 CFU mL-1. We believe that the proposed approach is promising to develop aptasensors for sensitive detection of bacterial cells.
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- Xueqing Gao
- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research (YIC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, YICCAS, Yantai, Shandong, 264003, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research (YIC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, YICCAS, Yantai, Shandong, 264003, PR China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research (YIC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, YICCAS, Yantai, Shandong, 264003, PR China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, PR China; Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, PR China.
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Hjort RG, Soares RRA, Li J, Jing D, Hartfiel L, Chen B, Van Belle B, Soupir M, Smith E, McLamore E, Claussen JC, Gomes CL. Hydrophobic laser-induced graphene potentiometric ion-selective electrodes for nitrate sensing. Mikrochim Acta 2022; 189:122. [PMID: 35218439 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-022-05233-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Current solid-contact ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) suffer from signal-to-noise drift and short lifespans partly due to water uptake and the development of an aqueous layer between the transducer and ion-selective membrane. To address these challenges, we report on a nitrate ISE based on hydrophobic laser-induced graphene (LIG) coated with a poly(vinyl) chloride-based nitrate selective membrane. The hydrophobic LIG was created using a polyimide substrate and a double lasing process under ambient conditions (air at 23.0 ± 1.0 °C) that resulted in a static water contact angle of 135.5 ± 0.7° (mean ± standard deviation) in wettability testing. The LIG-ISE displayed a Nernstian response of - 58.17 ± 4.21 mV dec-1 and a limit-of-detection (LOD) of 6.01 ± 1.44 µM. Constant current chronopotentiometry and a water layer test were used to evaluate the potential (emf) signal stability with similar performance to previously published work with graphene-based ISEs. Using a portable potentiostat, the sensor displayed comparable (p > 0.05) results to a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-accepted analytical method when analyzing water samples collected from two lakes in Ames, IA. The sensors were stored in surface water samples for 5 weeks and displayed nonsignificant difference in performance (LOD and sensitivity). These results, combined with a rapid and low-cost fabrication technique, make the development of hydrophobic LIG-ISEs appealing for a wide range of long-term in situ surface water quality applications.
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Zhang T, Monia Kabandana GK, Ratajczak AM, Chen C. A quantitative sensing system based on a 3D-printed ion-selective electrode for rapid and sensitive detection of bacteria in biological fluid. Talanta 2022; 238:123040. [PMID: 34801897 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.123040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, are crucial health problems. Here, we report a new potentiometric sensor to detect bacteria sensitively, accurately, and quickly. First, a customizable, 3D printed Ag+ selective electrode was fabricated as the probe. Our 3D printed electrode showed sensitive, linear, and selective responses to Ag+. Compared to commercial Ag+ selective electrodes, ours required less sample volume, shorter responding time, and lower costs. Next, a novel potentiometer was developed with Arduino to couple the electrode for data transducing and transferring, which was programmed to transfer results to cell phones wirelessly. Moreover, a filter was designed to quickly remove interfering species in a biofluid sample (e.g., Cl-). By detecting the lost Ag+ taken by bacteria, the bacterial number could be elucidated. With this sensor system, bacteria numbers could be detected as low as 80 CFU/mL (LOD) within 15 min, which is sufficient for many diagnoses (e.g., urinary tract infection >1000 CFU/mL). An amplification method was presented for single-digit bacteria detection. Overall, we are presenting a bacteria detector with three innovative components: the electrode (signal transduction and detection), the potentiometer (transducer and data processing), and the 3D printed filter (sample preparation), which showed robust and improved (than previously reported ones) analytical merits. The low-cost and customizable (the electrode and the open-source coding) nature enhances the transnationality of the system, especially in underdeveloped areas.
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Alizadeh T, Rafiei F, Akhoundian M. A novel chloride selective potentiometric sensor based on graphitic carbon nitride/silver chloride (g-C 3N 4/AgCl) composite as the sensing element. Talanta 2022; 237:122895. [PMID: 34736711 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.122895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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In this research, AgCl anchored graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) was introduced as a novel potentiometric sensing element. A g-C3N4/AgCl-modified carbon paste electrode (CPE) was fabricated and used as an outstandingly selective potentiometric sensor to determine Cl- in water samples. The g-C3N4/AgCl nanocomposite was characterized with SEM, XRD and FT-IR techniques. It was demonstrated that, the incorporation of 5% of g-C3N4/AgCl, as a chloride ionophore in a CPE, results in a stable potential response of the electrode to chloride ion. The Nernstian slope of the electrode response was 55.4 (±0.3) mVdecade-1, over a wide linear concentration range of 1 × 10-6-1 × 10-1 mol L-1 and the detection limit of the electrode was estimated to be 4.0 × 10-7 mol L-1. The g-C3N4/AgCl-modified CPE electrode provided fast response time and long-term stability (more than 2 months) while the potential interfering ions such as I-, Br-, and CN- showed no significant effect on the potential response. Since these interfering ions affected the response of the CPE electrode, modified with AgCl, highlighting the interesting effect of g-C3N4 on the sensor performance. This innovative electrode was shown to be a sensitive and accurate sensor for chloride ion content estimation in water samples.
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- Taher Alizadeh
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University College of Science, University of Tehran, P.O. Box 14155-6455, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University College of Science, University of Tehran, P.O. Box 14155-6455, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University College of Science, University of Tehran, P.O. Box 14155-6455, Tehran, Iran
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Chen S, Dong Y, Liu TL, Li J. Waterproof, flexible field-effect transistors with submicron monocrystalline Si nanomembrane derived encapsulation for continuous pH sensing. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 195:113683. [PMID: 34619484 PMCID: PMC8568660 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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To understand the physio-pathological state of patients suffering from chronic diseases, scientists and clinicians need sensors to track chemical signals in real-time. However, the lack of stable, safe, and scalable biochemical sensing platforms capable of continuous operation in liquid environments imposes significant challenges in the timely diagnosis, intervention, and treatment of chronic conditions. This work reports a novel strategy for fabricating waterproof and flexible biochemical sensors with active electronic components, which feature a submicron encapsulation layer derived from monocrystalline Si nanomembranes with a high structural integrity due to the high formation temperature (>1000 °C). The ultrathin, yet dense and low-defect encapsulation enables continuous operation of field-effect transistors in biofluids for chemical sensing. The excellent stability in liquid environment and pH sensing performance of such transistors suggest their great potential as the foundation of waterproof and scalable biochemical sensors with active functionalities in the future. The understandings, knowledge base, and demonstrations for pH sensing reported here set the stage for the next generation long-term biosensing with a broad applicability in biomedical research, food science, and advanced healthcare.
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- Shulin Chen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA; Chronic Brain Injury Program, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA.
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Corsello A, Malandrini S, Bianchetti MG, Agostoni C, Cantoni B, Meani F, Faré PB, Milani GP. Sodium assessment in neonates, infants, and children: a systematic review. Eur J Pediatr 2022; 181:3413-3419. [PMID: 35821131 PMCID: PMC9395449 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-022-04543-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hyponatremia is a common disorder in childhood. The indirect and the direct potentiometry are currently the most popular techniques employed for sodium assessment, although discrepancies between the two techniques may be > 10 mmol/L. It is known that < 20% of the recently published articles report information about the technique used for sodium analysis, but no data are available on pediatric studies. This study aimed at investigating the laboratory technique employed for sodium measurement in studies conducted in childhood. A systematic literature search in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science was undertaken to identify articles containing the word "hyponatremia" in the title between 2013 and 2020. Papers with < 10 subjects were excluded. A total of 565 articles were included. Information on the laboratory technique used for sodium analysis was more commonly (p = 0.035) reported in pediatric (n = 15, 28%) than in non-pediatric (n = 81, 16%) reports. The frequency of reports with and without information on the technique for sodium assessment was not different with respect to the study characteristics, the quartile of the journal where the paper was published, the country income setting, and the inclusion of neonates among the 54 pediatric studies. Conclusion: Most pediatric papers do not report any information on the technique used for sodium analysis. Although international authorities have recommended the implementation of direct potentiometry, a low awareness on this issue is still widespread in pediatric research. What is Known: • Direct potentiometry and indirect potentiometry are currently employed for sodium analysis in blood. • Direct potentiometry is more accurate. What is New: • Less than 30% of pediatric articles provide information on the technique employed for sodium analysis in blood. • Indirect potentiometry is more frequently employed than direct potentiometry in pediatric studies.
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- Antonio Corsello
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università Della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università Della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy ,Pediatric Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Centro Di Senologia Della Svizzera Italiana, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, 6600 Locarno, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy ,Pediatric Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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Weltin A, Kieninger J, Urban GA, Buchholz S, Arndt S, Rosskothen-Kuhl N. Standard cochlear implants as electrochemical sensors: Intracochlear oxygen measurements in vivo. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 199:113859. [PMID: 34911002 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Cochlear implants are the most successful neural prostheses worldwide and routinely restore sensorineural hearing loss by direct electrical stimulation of the auditory nerve. Enhancing this standard implant by chemical sensor functionality opens up new possibilities, ranging from access to the biochemical microenvironment of the implanted electrode array to the long-term study of the electrode status. We developed an electrochemical method to turn the platinum stimulation microelectrodes of cochlear implants into electrochemical sensors. The electrodes showed excellent and stable chemical sensor properties, as demonstrated by in vitro characterizations with combined amperometric and active potentiometric dissolved oxygen and hydrogen peroxide measurements. Linear, stable and highly reproducible sensor responses within the relevant concentration ranges with negligible offset were shown. This approach was successfully applied in vivo in an animal model. Intracochlear oxygen dynamics in rats upon breathing pure oxygen were reproducibly and precisely measured in real-time from the perilymph. At the same time, correct implant placement and its functionality was verified by measurements of electrically evoked auditory brainstem responses with clearly distinguishable peaks. Acute measurements indicated no adverse influence of electrical stimulation on electrochemical measurements and vice versa. Our work is ground-breaking towards advanced implant functionality, future implant lifetime monitoring, and implant-life-long in situ investigation of electrode degradation in cochlear implant patients.
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- Andreas Weltin
- Laboratory for Sensors, IMTEK - Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; BrainLinks-BrainTools Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Laboratory for Sensors, IMTEK - Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; BrainLinks-BrainTools Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Laboratory for Sensors, IMTEK - Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; BrainLinks-BrainTools Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Section of Experimental and Clinical Otology, Neurobiological Research Laboratory, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Section of Experimental and Clinical Otology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Section of Experimental and Clinical Otology, Neurobiological Research Laboratory, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany.
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Özbek O, Berkel C, Isildak Ö, Isildak I. Potentiometric urea biosensors. Clin Chim Acta 2021:S0009-8981(21)00394-6. [PMID: 34774544 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2021.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Excess nitrogen in the body is converted to urea in the liver, and urea is disposed as a waste product in urine. Urea concentration can change in body fluids such as blood due to the presence of certain disorders. Therefore, the determination of urea is of high importance in various areas including medical diagnosis, as well as food quality control and environmental monitoring. Potentiometric sensors have certain advantages over their alternatives, such as rapidity, portability, cost effectiveness, high sensitivity, easy operation and simple apparatus. Potentiometric urea biosensors based on enzyme urease have been developed using various materials including nanoparticles and films, and also using different methodologies. In this review, we covered potentiometric urea biosensors reported in the literature, and touched upon their certain structure characteristics and performance parameters including detection limit, working concentration range, response time and lifetime, all of which are of practical importance. Each potentiometric urea biosensor has its own advantages and drawbacks, thus the selection of appropriate method depends on the sample to be analyzed, its urea concentration range and other requirements of the particular application. Further research is needed in order to optimize the performance of these devices and to broaden their applicability.
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Zeng X, Jiang W, Waterhouse GIN, Jiang X, Zhang Z, Yu L. Stable Pb(II) ion-selective electrodes with a low detection limit using silver nanoparticles/polyaniline as the solid contact. Mikrochim Acta 2021; 188:393. [PMID: 34698939 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-021-05046-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Solid contact-based ion-selective electrodes (SC-ISEs) based on silver nanoparticles/polyaniline (Ag@PANI) as the solid contact (SC) were successfully prepared. The Ag@PANI SC showed high capacitance and excellent electron transport performance. Owing to the synergetic effects of the Ag nanoparticles and PANI, a GC/Ag@PANI-II/Pb2+-ISE (where II refers to a Ag content of 0.01 wt% in the SC layer) showed a low Pb2+ detection limit (6.31 × 10-10 M) with a slope of 29.1 ± 0.3 mV/dec, a fast response (< 5 s), and high stability. GC/Ag@PANI-II/Pb2+-ISE exhibited a Nernstian response for Pb2+ ions over a wide concentration range (10-3 to 10-9 M). After a 3-week operation, GC/Ag@PANI-II/Pb2+-ISE responded linearly to Pb2+ over the range of 10-7-10-3 M, demonstrating good long-term potential stability. Furthermore, the electrode showed excellent reproducibility and repeatability of the potential values and was successfully applied to detect the Pb2+ concentration in real samples with a recovery of 97 - 109%. Results suggest that Ag@PANI composites offer good transducer performance in trace ion detection sensors.
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- Xianghua Zeng
- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multi Spheres and Earth System and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
- Open Studio for Marine Corrosion and Protection, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, 266100, People's Republic of China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multi Spheres and Earth System and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
- Open Studio for Marine Corrosion and Protection, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, 266100, People's Republic of China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multi Spheres and Earth System and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
- Open Studio for Marine Corrosion and Protection, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, 266100, People's Republic of China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multi Spheres and Earth System and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China.
- Open Studio for Marine Corrosion and Protection, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, 266100, People's Republic of China.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multi Spheres and Earth System and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China.
- Open Studio for Marine Corrosion and Protection, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, 266100, People's Republic of China.
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Elashery SEA, Oh H. Exploitation of 2D Cu-MOF nanosheets as a unique electroactive material for ultrasensitive Cu(II) ion estimation in various real samples. Anal Chim Acta 2021; 1181:338924. [PMID: 34556233 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2021.338924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Herein, hybrid carbon sensor has been developed with graphite sheets as a matrix, tricresyl phosphate (TCP) as a plasticizer and nanosheets of 2D Cu-MOF (metal-organic framework) as an electroactive material for the ultrasensitive Cu(II) ion detection in various real samples. Where, the present study proves the efficiency of 2D Cu-MOF as a promising sensing material for the development of Cu(II) ion selective carbon sensor. The developed 2D Cu-MOF nanosheets based sensor containing 2D Cu-MOF: TCP: graphite in the ratio of 2.67: 30.54: 66.79 (% wt/wt) displayed unique Nernstian behavior over two linearity ranges of 1.0 × 10-11-1.0 × 10-9 and 1.0 × 10-5-1.0 × 10-1 mol L-1 with slopes of 29.5 ± 0.25 and 29.6 ± 0.13 mV decade-1, respectively. The fabricated carbon sensor achieved a widely pH independency, fast response time and superior thermal stability with highly selective and ultrasensitive performance. Moreover, It has been efficiently applied for the Cu(II) ion potentiometric estimation in human hair, sesames seeds, two different tea infusions and tap water real samples.
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- Sally E A Elashery
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Gamaa Str., 12613, Giza, Egypt.
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Gyeongsang National University (GNU), Jinju, Gyeongnam, 52849, Republic of Korea; Future Convergence Technology Research Institute, Gyeongsang National University (GNU), Junju, 52725, Republic of Korea
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Potentiometric biosensors are incredibly versatile tools with budding uses in industry, security, environmental safety, and human health. This mini-review on recent (2018-2020) advances in the field of potentiometric biosensors is intended to give a general overview of the main types of potentiometric biosensors for novices while still providing a brief but thorough summary of the novel advances and trends for experienced practitioners. These trends include the incorporation of nanomaterials, graphene, and novel immobilization materials, as well as a strong push towards miniaturized, flexible, and self-powered devices for in-field or at-home use.
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- Nicole L Walker
- Department of Chemistry, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Russian-American Anti-Cancer Center, Altai State University, Barnaul, 656049, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, School of Medicine, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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Zhang H, Liu L, Qi L, Ding J, Qin W. Light-driven ion extraction of polymeric membranes for on-demand Cu(II) sensing. Anal Chim Acta 2021; 1176:338756. [PMID: 34399898 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2021.338756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The modulation of the ion-fluxes across a polymeric membrane is important for designing attractive methodologies. As an alternative to the commonly used dynamic electrochemistry approaches, light can be used as an external stimulus and provides a very convenient way to manipulate ions release and/or extraction into a polymeric membrane. Herein, we designed a solid-contact polymeric membrane ion-selective sensor that exhibits dynamic response by light irradiation at 375 nm. The electrode membrane contains a light-sensitive lipophilic salt (bis(4-tert-butylphenyl)iodonium tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate (R+-R-, BTDT-TFPB) instead of traditional ion exchanger. Under light illumination, the decomposition of the lipophilic cation makes the membrane with ion-exchange properties. The solid-contact ion-selective electrodes based on potentiometry and constant potential coulometry have been explored for direct ion sensing. Copper was selected as a mode analyte and can be determined at micromole levels. The proposed dynamic ion sensors show promise for on-demand ion sensing.
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El Badry Mohamed M, Yossri Frag E, Marzouk HA. A validated potentiometric method for the rapid determination of chromium ions content in food samples using a portable graphite sensor. Food Chem 2021; 363:130324. [PMID: 34157557 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Cr(III) has a vital role in the biological systems, and in many industrial and environmental processes, so the development of a selective, sensitive, and rapid method for its determination is a challenging goal. In this paper, an effective, selective, and inexpensive Cr(III) ions modified carbon paste electrode (MCPE) based on a simple ionophore named benazepril (BNZ) was developed and described. The proposed technique was validated using the EURACHEM guidelines. Our sensor shows a Nernstian slope of 19.20 ± 0.39 mV/decade in the range of 8.0 × 10-6-1.0 × 10-1 mol L-1with a quick response time (10 s) and can be applied for the measurements for at least 54 days with negligible change in the results. The proposed sensor has a stable potentiometric response in the pH range of 2.5-6.5 and has great selectivity towards Cr(III) ions over numerous inorganic cations. The Cr(III)-BNZ surface interaction was scrutinized by a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Lastly, the proposed electrode was applied for the determination of Cr(III) ions in various food samples, and the results were compared with the results of the inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES).
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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Tantawy MA, Mohamed EH, Yehia AM. All solid-state miniaturized potentiometric sensors for flunitrazepam determination in beverages. Mikrochim Acta 2021; 188:192. [PMID: 34008054 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-021-04851-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Flunitrazepam is one of the frequently used hypnotic drugs to incapacitate victims for sexual assault. Appropriate diagnostic tools should be available to victims regarding the growing concern about "date-rape drugs" and their adverse impact on society. Miniaturized screen-printed potentiometric sensors offer crucial point-of-care devices that alleviate this serious problem. In this study, all solid-state screen-printed potentiometric flunitrazepam sensors have been designed. The paper device was printed with silver and carbon ink. Formation of an aqueous layer in the interface between carbon-conducting material and ion-sensing membrane nevertheless poses low reproducibility in the solid-contact electrodes. Accordingly, poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDT) nano-dispersion was applied as a conducting hydrophobic polymer on the electrode surface to curb water accumulation. Conditioning of ion-sensing membrane in the vicinity of reference membrane has been considered carefully using special protocol. Electrochemical characteristics of the proposed PEDT-based sensor were calculated and compared favorably to PEDT-free one. The miniaturized device was successfully used for the determination of flunitrazepam in carbonated soft drinks, energy drink, and malt beverage. Statistical comparison between the proposed sensor and official method revealed no significant difference. Nevertheless, the proposed sensor provides simple and user-friendly diagnostic tool with less equipment for on-site determination of flunitrazepam.
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Dębosz M, Kozma J, Porada R, Wieczorek M, Paluch J, Gyurcsányi RE, Migdalski J, Kościelniak P. 3D-printed manifold integrating solid contact ion-selective electrodes for multiplexed ion concentration measurements in urine. Talanta 2021; 232:122491. [PMID: 34074448 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.122491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Urinalysis is a simple and non-invasive approach for the diagnosis and monitoring of various health disorders. While urinalysis is predominantly confined to clinical laboratories the non-invasive sample collection makes it applicable in wide range of settings outside of central laboratory confinements. In this respect, 3D printed devices integrating sensors for measuring multiple parameters may be one of the most viable approaches to ensure cost-effectiveness for widespread use. Here we evaluated such a system for the multiplexed determination of sodium, potassium and calcium ions in urine samples with ion-selective electrodes based on state of the art octadecylamine-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotube (OD-MWCNT) solid contacts. The electrodes were tested in the clinically relevant concentration range, i.e. ca. 10-4 - 10-1 mol L-1 and were proven to have Nernstian responses under flow injection conditions. The applicability of the 3D printed flow manifold was investigated through the analysis of synthetic samples and two certified reference materials. The obtained results confirm the suitability of the proposed system for multiplexed ion analysis in urine.
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- Marek Dębosz
- Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Ul. Gronostajowa 2, Krakow, Poland.
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- Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, BME "Lendület" Chemical Nanosensors Research Group, Szt. Gellért Tér 4, H-1111, Budapest, Hungary
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- AGH-University of Science and Technology in Cracow, Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry, Al. Mickiewicza 30, Kraków, Poland
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- Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Ul. Gronostajowa 2, Krakow, Poland
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- Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Ul. Gronostajowa 2, Krakow, Poland
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- Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, BME "Lendület" Chemical Nanosensors Research Group, Szt. Gellért Tér 4, H-1111, Budapest, Hungary
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- AGH-University of Science and Technology in Cracow, Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry, Al. Mickiewicza 30, Kraków, Poland
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- Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Ul. Gronostajowa 2, Krakow, Poland
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Cheong YH, Ge L, Lisak G. Highly reproducible solid contact ion selective electrodes: Emerging opportunities for potentiometry - A review. Anal Chim Acta 2021; 1162:338304. [PMID: 33926699 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2021.338304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The solid contact ion-selective electrodes (SC-ISEs) have been extensively studied in the field of ion sensing as they offer the possibility of miniaturization, are relatively inexpensive in comparison to other analytical techniques and allow straightforward and routine analyses of ions in a number of clinical, environmental and industrial process samples. In recent years, significant interest has grown in the development of SC-ISEs with well-defined interfacialpotentials at the membrane, solid contact, and substrate electrode interfaces. This has resulted in interesting SC-ISEs exhibiting high electrode-to-electrode potential reproducibility, for those made in a single batch of electrodes, some approaching or exceeding those observed in liquid-contact ISEs. The advancement in the potential reproducibility of SC-ISEs has been partially achieved by scrutinizing insufficiently reproducible fabrication methods of SC-ISEs, or by introducing novel control measures or modifiers to components of the ISEs. This paper provides an overview of the methods as well as the challenges in establishing and maintaining reproducible potentials during the fabrication and use of novel SC-ISEs. The rules outlined in the works reviewed may form the basis of further development of cost-effective, user-friendly, limited calibration or calibration-free potentiometric SC-ISEs to achieve reliable ion analyses here and now.
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- Yi Heng Cheong
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore; Robert Bosch (South East Asia) Pte Ltd, 11 Bishan Street 21, Singapore, 573943, Singapore; Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
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- Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore; Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore, 637141, Singapore.
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Balogh BD, Szakács B, Di Natale G, Tabbì G, Pappalardo G, Sóvágó I, Várnagy K. Copper (II) binding properties of an octapeptide fragment from the R3 region of tau protein: A combined potentiometric, spectroscopic and mass spectrometric study. J Inorg Biochem 2021; 217:111358. [PMID: 33588277 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2021.111358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Revised: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The copper(II) complexes of a peptide fragment of the R3 domain of tau protein (tau(326-333) Ac-GNIHHKPG-NH2) and its mutants (Ac-GNGHHKPG-NH2, Ac-GNIHHKAG-NH2, Ac-GNGAHKPG-NH2 and Ac-GNGHAKPG-NH2) have been studied by potentiometric and spectroscopic (UV-Vis, CD) methods. ESR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry were also used to prove the coordination mode of the mononuclear complexes and the formation of dinuclear species, respectively. It has been demonstrated that the (326-333) fragment of tau protein is a versatile and effective ligand for copper(II) coordination. The versatility of copper(II) binding is related to the presence of two adjacent histidyl residues in the sequence, which results in the coexistence of mononuclear, bis(ligand) and dinuclear complexes at different metal to ligand ratios. The 1:1 mononuclear complexes are, however, the dominant species with all peptides and the imidazole-N and one to three deprotonated amide nitrogen atoms towards the N-terminal side of the histidyl residue have been suggested as metal binding sites. This binding mode allows the formation of coordination isomers because any of the two histidine moieties can be the primary anchoring site. It is evident from the CD spectroscopic measurements that the isomers are present in almost equal concentration. The copper(II) binding affinity of the native fragment of tau protein is comparable to that of a similar 2-histidine fragment of amyloid-β mutant, Ac-SGAEGHHQK-NH2 but the comparison with an independent histidyl residue (H32) from the N-terminal region of the protein reveals the predominance of H32 over the histidines in the R3 domain.
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- Bettina Diána Balogh
- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Debrecen, Egyetem tér 1, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Debrecen, Egyetem tér 1, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- CNR-Istituto di Cristallografia (IC), s.s. Catania, Via Paolo Gaifami 18, I-95126 Catania, Italy
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- CNR-Istituto di Cristallografia (IC), s.s. Catania, Via Paolo Gaifami 18, I-95126 Catania, Italy
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- CNR-Istituto di Cristallografia (IC), s.s. Catania, Via Paolo Gaifami 18, I-95126 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Debrecen, Egyetem tér 1, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Debrecen, Egyetem tér 1, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary.
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Cross ER, McAulay K, Adams DJ. Forming Low-Molecular-Weight Hydrogels by Electrochemical Methods. Methods Mol Biol 2021; 2208:179-188. [PMID: 32856263 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-0928-6_12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Low-molecular-weight hydrogels (LMWG) can be formed by electrochemical methods. Unique to the electrochemical method, gelation is localized on the electrode surface; therefore, thin hydrogel films can be prepared in seconds while thicker gels can be prepared in minutes. Furthermore, hydrogels are suitable for use in a range of characterization methods. Here, we describe techniques to form hydrogels using cyclic voltammetry and potentiometry.
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- Emily R Cross
- School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
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Calvo-López A, Martinez-Bassedas E, Puyol M, Alonso-Chamarro J. Monitoring of total potassium in winemaking processes using a potentiometric analytical microsystem. Food Chem 2020; 345:128779. [PMID: 33307431 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/28/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Innovation in products and processes, traceability, food security and quality control are inherent challenges in agri-food sector. Trends in wine production are focused on obtaining natural wines with less chemical intervention. Following this goal, a low cost miniaturized, easy-to-use and highly automated microanalyzer to monitor total potassium in winemaking processes is presented. The microsystem monolithically integrates microfluidics as well as a potentiometric detection system and does not require any sample pretreatment. The analytical features provided are a linear range from 250 to 4000 mg L-1 K+, covering all the concentrations expected in must and wine samples, a detection limit of 75 ± 12 mg L-1 K+, and an adequate reproducibility and repeatability. Sample throughput is calculated at 20 h-1 with a waste volume generation lower than 4 mL per analysis. The microsystem lifetime is at least 4 months. Different wine and grape juice samples have been analyzed reaching outstanding results.
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- Antonio Calvo-López
- Group of Sensors and Biosensors, Department of Chemistry, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Edifici Cn, 08193 Barcelona, Spain
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- Group of Sensors and Biosensors, Department of Chemistry, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Edifici Cn, 08193 Barcelona, Spain
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- Group of Sensors and Biosensors, Department of Chemistry, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Edifici Cn, 08193 Barcelona, Spain
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- Group of Sensors and Biosensors, Department of Chemistry, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Edifici Cn, 08193 Barcelona, Spain.
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Liu S, Benedetti MF, Han W, Korshin GV. Comparison of the properties of standard soil and aquatic fulvic and humic acids based on the data of differential absorbance and fluorescence spectroscopy. Chemosphere 2020; 261:128189. [PMID: 33113651 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This study compared effects of pH, ionic strength and complexation with Mg2+ on the chromophores and fluorophores of aquatic and terrestrial NOM exemplified by the standard isolates Suwannee River fulvic and humic acid (SRFA and SRHA) and Pahokee Peat fulvic and humic acids (PPFA and PPHA) provided by the International Humic Substance Society (IHSS). The intensity of the differential spectra of the NOM isolates increased monotonically with pH. These spectra comprised contributions of similar chromophore systems associated with the carboxylic and phenolic moieties. The intensity of SRFA and PPFA fluorescence changed non-monotonically vs. pH indicating that the deprotonation of the phenolic fluorophores decreased their emission yields. Examination of the effects of pH on the slopes of the log-transformed absorbance of NOM showed that the influence of deprotonation on the conformations of PPFA and PPHA molecules was less prominent than those for SRFA but not dissimilar to those of SRHA. Changes of the differential spectra and spectral slopes showed that Mg2+/PPFA and Mg2+/PPHA complexation was more effected by electrostatic interactions while the involvement of phenolic groups was notable for SRFA. The observed trends highlight similarities and differences in the properties of the chromophores and fluorophores in the standard isolates of soil and aquatic NOM. These results necessitate further systematic comparison of the properties of NOM isolates and those of unaltered NOM.
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- Siqi Liu
- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195-2700, USA
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- Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP), Paris, 7154, France
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195-2700, USA.
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Dangi V, Baral M, Kanungo BK. Photophysical Studies of a Catechol Based Polyfunctional Dipodal Chelator: Application for Optical Probe for Selective Detection of Fe(III). J Fluoresc 2020; 30:1131-1149. [PMID: 32648173 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-020-02583-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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A novel catechol based dipodal fluorescent chelator N,N'-bis[3-[(E)-(2,3-dihydroxyphenyl)methyleneamino]propyl]propanediamide(MPC), has been developed and its photophysical behaviour was studied by experimental (UV-VIS and fluorescence) and DFT method. The design of the molecule has been inspired from the naturally occurring siderophore enterobactin, a catechol based chelator with amide linkage, that shows an excellent binding efficiency towards Fe(III). The dipodal molecule (MPC) presented here, carries two catechol pendant binding moieties linked to the malonate central unit through propylene spacers by amide linkage. MPC showed good selectivity for Fe(III) at 10-4 M concentration in aqueous medium amongst the biologically and environmentally important metal ions chosen viz., Na(I), K(I), Al(III), Cr(III), Fe(III), Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II), by demonstrating a remarkable quenching in the fluorescent emission from 262 a.u. to 55 a.u. at λmax = 477 nm. Also, the pre-organized assembled ligand favored an efficient Fe (III) encapsulation through coordination by imine nitrogen and catecholate oxygen donors. High formation constant (log β = 31.3) for 1:1 metal-ligand complex evaluated by both potentiometric and spectrophotometric methods, established the strong binding efficiency of the ligand for Fe(III) metal ion. The binding stoichiometry in the complex was also confirmed from Stern -Volmer and Hill Plot analysis. Further investigation on the emission behavior of MPC in a completely DMSO system explored its suitability for extensive applications in the areas such as, metallurgy, material science, iron contamination remedial in the materials etc.. DFT studies suggest that the ligand displays a U-shaped geometry with a parallel π-stacking and the hydrogen bond between two arms. The experimental infrared, electronic, fluorescence, 1H nmr, 13C nmr spectra were correlated with the theoretical results. The nature of electronic transitions were identified from the TDDFT calculation. The ligand forms a hexa-coordinated complex with six Fe-O bonds extending an orthorhombic geometry due distortion from a regular octahedron.
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- Vijay Dangi
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, Haryana, 136119, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, Haryana, 136119, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Longowal, 148106, India
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Menon S, Mathew MR, Sam S, Keerthi K, Kumar KG. Recent advances and challenges in electrochemical biosensors for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2020; 878:114596. [PMID: 32863810 PMCID: PMC7446658 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2020.114596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 08/01/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The rise of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) as well as the increase in spread of existing infections is threatening global economies and human lives, with several countries still fighting repeated onslaught of a few of these epidemics. The catastrophic impact a pandemic has on humans and economy should serve as a reminder to be better prepared to the advent of known and unknown pathogens in the future. The goal of having a set of initiatives and procedures to tackle them is the need of the hour. Rapid detection and point-of-care (POC) analysis of pathogens causing these diseases is not only a problem entailing the scientific community but also raises challenges in tailoring appropriate treatment strategies to the healthcare sector. Among the various methods used to detect pathogens, Electrochemical Biosensor Technology is at the forefront in the development of POC devices. Electrochemical Biosensors stand in good stead due to their rapid response, high sensitivity and selectivity and ease of miniaturization to name a few advantages. This review explores the innovations in electrochemical biosensing based on the various electroanalytical techniques including voltammetry, impedance, amperometry and potentiometry and discusses their potential in diagnosis of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases (Re-EIDs), which are potential pandemic threats. This review offers a detailed description of the latest developments in electrochemical biosensors for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Advantages and limitations of various types of electrochemical biosensor techniques are demonstrated. Discusses the latest electrochemical biosensors for COVID-19. Challenges and future prospects of electrochemical biosensors have been discussed in this review.
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- Shalini Menon
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi 682022, Kerala, India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi 682022, Kerala, India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi 682022, Kerala, India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi 682022, Kerala, India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi 682022, Kerala, India
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Dolai S, Tabib-Azar M. Whole virus detection using aptamers and paper-based sensor potentiometry. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 3:e10112. [PMID: 32838210 PMCID: PMC7435358 DOI: 10.1002/mds3.10112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Revised: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Paper-based sensors, microfluidic platforms, and electronics have attracted attention in the past couple of decades because they are flexible, can be recycled easily, environmentally friendly, and inexpensive. Here we report a paper-based potentiometric sensor to detect the whole Zika virus with a minimum sensitivity of 0.26 nV/Zika and a minimum detectable signal (MDS) of 2.4x107 Zika. Our paper sensor works very similar to a P-N junction where a junction is formed between two different regions with different electrochemical potentials on the paper. These two regions with slightly different ionic contents, ionic species and concentrations, produce a potential difference given by the Nernst equation. Our paper sensor consists of 2-3 mm x 10 mm segments of paper with conducting silver paint contact patches on two ends. The paper is dipped in a buffer solution containing aptamers designed to bind to the capsid proteins on Zika. We then added the Zika (in its own buffer) to the region close to one of the silver-paint contacts. The Zika virus (40 nm diameter with 43 kDa or 7.1x10-20 gm weight) became immobilized in the paper's pores and bonded with the resident aptamers creating a concentration gradient. Atomic force microscopy and Raman spectroscopy were carried out to verify that both the aptamer and Zika become immobilized in the paper. The potential measured between the two silver paint contacts reproducibly became more negative upon adding the Zika. We also showed that a Liquid Crystalline Display (LCD) powered by the sensor can be used to read the sensor output.
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Monger LJ, Runarsdottir GR, Suman SG. Directed coordination study of [Pd(en)(H 2O) 2] 2+ with hetero-tripeptides containing C-terminus methyl esters employing NMR spectroscopy. J Biol Inorg Chem 2020; 25:811-825. [PMID: 32676770 DOI: 10.1007/s00775-020-01804-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Alkylation of the C-terminus acids in small peptides allows direction to amine and amide coordination, while changing the peptide composition to form tetradentate κ4[n,5,5], where n = 5-, 6-, 7-, or 8-membered ring coordination geometries, can be achieved. The alkylated tripeptide ligands, TrpAlaGly(OMe), β-Asp(OtBu)AlaGly(OMe), Asp(OtBu)AlaGly(OMe), and the fully methylated GSH, γ-Glu(OMe)Cys(SMe)Gly(OMe), were synthesized and their coordination properties to [Pd(en)(H2O)2]2+ were studied. pH-dependent coordination was analyzed by NMR spectroscopy and the coordination to the alkylated tripeptides at selected pH values inferred from their NMR spectra. If selective coordination of amine/amide donors results in metal complexation, allowing for flexible and adjustable ligand frameworks, then this strategy could potentially be extended to other metal ions and peptide system.
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- Lindsey J Monger
- Science Institute, University of Iceland, Dunhagi 3, 107, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Science Institute, University of Iceland, Dunhagi 3, 107, Reykjavik, Iceland.
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Krikstolaityte V, Ding R, Ruzgas T, Björklund S, Lisak G. Characterization of nano-layered solid-contact ion selective electrodes by simultaneous potentiometry and quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation. Anal Chim Acta 2020; 1128:19-30. [PMID: 32825902 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2020.06.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Nano-layered solid-contact potassium-selective electrodes (K+-ISEs) were explored as model ion-selective electrodes for their practical use in clinical analysis. The ultra-thin ISEs ought to be manufactured in a highly reproducible manner, potentially making them suitable for mass production. Thus, their development is pivotal towards miniaturised sensors with simplified conditioning/calibration protocols for point-of-care diagnostics. To study nano-layered ISEs, the ultra-thin nature of ISEs for the first time enabled to combine potentiometry-quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation (QCM-D) to obtain value-added information on the ISE potentiometric response regarding their physical state such as mass/thickness/viscoelastic properties/structural homogeneity. Specifically, the studies were focused on real-time observations of the ISE potentiometric response in relation to changes of their physicochemical properties during the ISE preparation (conditioning) and operation (including biofouling conditions) to identify the occurring processes that may accordingly be critical for potential instability of the ISEs, impeding their practical application. The K+-ISEs were prepared on a QCM-D gold sensor by electrodepositing poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-poly(styrene sulfonate) layer serving as an ion-to-electron transducer subsequently covered by a spin-coated poly(vinyl chloride) based K+-ion selective membrane (K+-ISM). The studies demonstrated that the performance of the nano-layered design of K+-ISEs is detrimentally affected by such processes as water layer formation accordingly causing the instability of the electrode potential. The changes in the ISE physical state such mass/viscoelastic properties associated with water layer formation and origin of the potential instability was already observed at the ISE conditioning stage. The potential instability of nano-layered ISEs limits their practical applicability, indicating the need of new solutions in designing ISEs, for instance, exploiting new water-resistant materials and modifying preparation protocols.
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- Vida Krikstolaityte
- Nanyang Technological University, School Civil & Environmental Engineering, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore; Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Environmental & Water Research Institute, R3C, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore, 637141, Singapore; Nanyang Technological University, Energy Research Institute @NTU (ERI@N), SCARCE laboratory, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore.
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- Nanyang Technological University, School Civil & Environmental Engineering, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore; Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Environmental & Water Research Institute, R3C, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Science & Biofilms-Research Center for Biointerfaces, Malmo University, 205 06, Malmo, Sweden
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- Department of Biomedical Science & Biofilms-Research Center for Biointerfaces, Malmo University, 205 06, Malmo, Sweden
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- Nanyang Technological University, School Civil & Environmental Engineering, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore; Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Environmental & Water Research Institute, R3C, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore, 637141, Singapore.
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Cánovas R, Blondeau P, Andrade FJ. Modulating the mixed potential for developing biosensors: Direct potentiometric determination of glucose in whole, undiluted blood. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 163:112302. [PMID: 32568689 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The growing demand for tools to generate chemical information in decentralized settings is creating a vast range of opportunities for potentiometric sensors, since their combination of robustness, simplicity of operation and cost can hardly be rivalled by any other technique. In previous works, we have shown that the mixed potential of a Pt electrode can be controlled with analytical purposes using a coating of Nafion, thus providing a way to develop a potentiometric biosensor for glucose. Unfortunately, the linear range of this device did not match the relevant clinical range for glucose in blood. This work presents a novel strategy to control the mixed potential that allows the development of a potentiometric biosensor for the direct detection of glucose in whole, undiluted blood without any sample pretreatment. By changing the ionomer, the analytical response can be tuned, shifting the linear range while keeping the sensitivity. Aquivion, a polyelectrolyte from the same family as Nafion, is used to stabilize the mixed potential of a platinized paper-based electrode, to entrap the enzyme and to reduce the interference from negatively charged species. Factors affecting the generation of the signal and the principle of detection are discussed. Optimization of the biosensor composition was achieved with particular focus on the characterization of the linear range and sensitivity. The accurate measurement of blood sugar levels in a single drop of whole blood with excellent recovery is presented.
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- Rocío Cánovas
- Department of Analytical and Organic Chemistry, Universitat Rovira I Virgili, 43007, Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Analytical and Organic Chemistry, Universitat Rovira I Virgili, 43007, Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Analytical and Organic Chemistry, Universitat Rovira I Virgili, 43007, Tarragona, Spain.
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Ivanova AV, Gerasimova EL, Gazizullina ER. An integrated approach to the investigation of antioxidant properties by potentiometry. Anal Chim Acta 2020; 1111:83-91. [PMID: 32312401 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2020.03.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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An analytical methodology is proposed for a comprehensive study of antioxidant properties of various objects based on the implementation of various mechanisms of antioxidant action. In order to interpret results regarding the action of antioxidants in living organisms it is proposed to adhere to certain requirements for research methods of antioxidant properties, for oxidizing agents of a radical and non-radical nature. The developed integrated approach consists in using the potentiometry method and is based on the antioxidant capacity determination which is founded on the interaction of antioxidants with the К3[Fe(CN)6] by the ET-mechanism and the conjugation mechanism and the antiradical capacity determination based on the interaction of antioxidants with peroxyl radicals by the HAT-mechanism. Individual antioxidants of natural origin, plant materials extracts as well as synthesized 6-nitro-1,2,4-triazoloazin containing polyphenols fragments, which are complex conjugated structures, have been investigated. It has been shown that in the antioxidants study it is advisable to use the integrated approach that will allow to evaluate antioxidant properties from the point of view of various antioxidants action mechanisms.
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Ivanova A, Gerasimova E, Gazizullina E, Borisova M, Drokin R, Gorbunov E, Ulomskiy E, Rusinov V. The antioxidant screening of potential materials for drugs based on 6-nitro-1,2,4-triazoloazines containing natural polyphenol fragments. Anal Bioanal Chem 2020; 412:5147-55. [PMID: 32078001 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-020-02466-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2019] [Revised: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The course of viral diseases is accompanied by excessive generation of active oxygen metabolites, so the effectiveness of treatment can be improved by combining antiviral and antioxidant therapy. There was a screening of antioxidant properties of 6-nitro-1,2,4-triazoloazine-modified fragments of natural polyphenols (catechol, pyrogallol, phloroglucinol, resorcinol) which are potential dual-action combination preparations. Screening was carried out using various approaches: the study of redox transformations by cyclic voltammetry, determination of antioxidant capacity with oxidizing agents of a radical and non-radical nature by the potentiometric method using potassium hexacyanoferrate (III) and optical methods (the Folin assay and the DPPH assay). It has been established that molecules obtained by conjugation of polyphenols with heterocycles exhibit antioxidant properties. The exception is adducts of triazolodiazines with resorcinol. A decrease in the antioxidant ability of synthesized adducts relative to initial polyphenols has been noted. The antioxidant capacity has been studied at a number of temperatures (25 °C, 37 °C), and the reaction half-life has been determined. The correlation of antioxidant capacity by a potentiometric assay with the Folin assay was R = 0.71; by a potentiometric assay with the DPPH assay was R = 0.67. Leader compounds have been identified. Graphical abstract.
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Carreira C, Dos Santos MMC, Pauleta SR, Moura I. Proton-coupled electron transfer mechanisms of the copper centres of nitrous oxide reductase from Marinobacter hydrocarbonoclasticus - An electrochemical study. Bioelectrochemistry 2020; 133:107483. [PMID: 32120320 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2020.107483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2019] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Reduction of N2O to N2 is catalysed by nitrous oxide reductase in the last step of the denitrification pathway. This multicopper enzyme has an electron transferring centre, CuA, and a tetranuclear copper-sulfide catalytic centre, "CuZ", which exists as CuZ*(4Cu1S) or CuZ(4Cu2S). The redox behaviour of these metal centres in Marinobacter hydrocarbonoclasticus nitrous oxide reductase was investigated by potentiometry and for the first time by direct electrochemistry. The reduction potential of CuA and CuZ(4Cu2S) was estimated by potentiometry to be +275 ± 5 mV and +65 ± 5 mV vs SHE, respectively, at pH 7.6. A proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism governs CuZ(4Cu2S) reduction potential, due to the protonation/deprotonation of Lys397 with a pKox of 6.0 ± 0.1 and a pKred of 9.2 ± 0.1. The reduction potential of CuA, in enzyme samples with CuZ*(4Cu1S), is controlled by protonation of the coordinating histidine residues in a two-proton coupled electron transfer process. In the cyclic voltammograms, two redox pairs were identified corresponding to CuA and CuZ(4Cu2S), with no additional signals being detected that could be attributed to CuZ*(4Cu1S). However, an enhanced cathodic signal for the activated enzyme was observed under turnover conditions, which is explained by the binding of nitrous oxide to CuZ0(4Cu1S), an intermediate species in the catalytic cycle.
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- Cíntia Carreira
- Microbial Stress Lab, UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campus da Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; Biological Chemistry Lab, LAQV, REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campus da Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- Centro de Química Estrutural, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Microbial Stress Lab, UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campus da Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal. http://docentes.fct.unl.pt/srp/
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- Biological Chemistry Lab, LAQV, REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campus da Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal.
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Yehia AM, Farag MA, Tantawy MA. A novel trimodal system on a paper-based microfluidic device for on-site detection of the date rape drug "ketamine". Anal Chim Acta 2020; 1104:95-104. [PMID: 32106962 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2020.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/01/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Paper-based microfluidic device was designed with wax-printing to combine potentiometric, fluorimetric and colorimetric detection zones. This newly developed trimodal paper chip has been used for on-site determination of ketamine hydrochloride (KET) as a date rape drug in beverages. The device employed polyaniline nano-dispersion as conducting polymer in ion sensing paper electrodes designed to fit USB plug connector. Carbon dots-gold nanoparticles and cobalt thiocyanate were used in fluorescence and color detection zones, respectively. Cellular phone's camera facilitated the on-site fluorimetric and color detection. The implemented trimodal detection system exhibited specificity for KET detection in the presence of several other beverage interferences i.e., biogenic amines. This innovative sensor brings together analytical figures of merit for effective KET detection in single aliquot of spiked beverages. The proposed paper-based chip also fulfils WHO criteria for point-of-care devices posing the proposed trimodal paper device as an active part for rapid, on-site drug diagnostics and to be applied further for other similar drugs.
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- Ali M Yehia
- Analytical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt; Chemistry Department, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Industries, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Badr City, 11829, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt; Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences & Engineering, The American University in Cairo, New Cairo, Egypt
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- Analytical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt
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Reshetnyak VY, Nesterova OV, Admakin OI, Dobrokhotov DA, Avertseva IN, Dostdar SA, Khakimova DF. Evaluation of free and total fluoride concentration in mouthwashes via measurement with ion-selective electrode. BMC Oral Health 2019; 19:251. [PMID: 31747894 PMCID: PMC6868805 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-019-0908-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to compare free fluoride concentration and total fluoride concentration in mouthwashes. METHODS Fluorine-containing mouthwashes from various companies and manufacturers (Colgate Total Plax Classic Mint®, Colgate-Palmolive, New York, USA; Colgate Total Plax Gentle Mint®, Colgate-Palmolive, New York, USA; Colgate Total Plax Fresh Mint®, Colgate-Palmolive, New York, USA; Oral B Advantage®, Procter&Gamble, Cincinnati, USA; Reach Fresh Mint®, Johnson&Johnson, New Brunswick, USA; Foramen®, Laboratorios Foramen, Guarnizo, Spain; Lacalut Sensitive®, Dr. THEISS, Homburg, Germany; Sensodyne®, GlaxoSmithKline, London, UK; Vesna F®, Vita, Saint Petersburg, Russia; Lacalut Fresh®, Dr. THEISS, Homburg, Germany) were selected as study objects. Fluoride measurements were carried out using the fluoride selective electrode. RESULTS Free fluoride:total fluoride ratio was more than 80% for six samples (Colgate Total Plax Gentle Mint® - 88%, Colgate Total Plax Fresh Mint® - 99%, Oral B Advantage® - 92%, Reach Fresh Mint® - 92 and 89% for the mouthwash of another batch, Lacalut Sensitive® - 94%) and less than 63% for three samples (Colgate Total Plax Classic Mint® - 56%, Foramen® - 62%, Vesna F® - 61%). Two samples had more than 70% and less than 80% of unbound fluoride, respectively (Sensodyne® - 77%, another batch of Oral B Advantage® mouthwash - 74%). Rinse containing sodium monofluorophosphate (Na2PO3F) (Vesna F®) had more than 50% of free fluoride, while the rinse containing amine fluoride (AmF) (Lacalut Sensitive®) had 94%. The difference in the free fluoride:total fluoride ratio can be explained by binding of fluoride ions by components contained in mouthwashes, such as coloring agents and polymeric compounds. The lowest concentration of free fluoride ions (0.000093 mol/L) was observed for aluminum fluoride (AlF3) rinse (Lacalut Fresh®), while the total fluoride amount was not determined due to possible generation of strong fluoride complexes. This implies that fluoride ions will not be uptaken by tooth tissue and may even be washed away from it, compromising the efficacy of mouthwashes. CONCLUSIONS The differences in free fluoride: total fluoride ratio between analyzed mouthwashes reveal a need to develop a method for evaluation of free fluorides in mouthwashes for proper updating of national and international guidelines.
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- Vladimir Yu Reshetnyak
- Department of Chemistry in the Institute of Pharmacy, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry in the Institute of Pharmacy, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Prevention and Communal Dentistry, Institute of Dentistry, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry in the Institute of Pharmacy, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry in the Institute of Pharmacy, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- 5th year undergraduate student of the Institute of Pharmacy, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Prevention and Communal Dentistry, Institute of Dentistry, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia.
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Badakhshan S, Ahmadzadeh S, Mohseni-Bandpei A, Aghasi M, Basiri A. Potentiometric sensor for iron (III) quantitative determination: experimental and computational approaches. BMC Chem 2019; 13:131. [PMID: 31832628 PMCID: PMC6859631 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-019-0648-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The current work deals with fabrication and validation of a new highly Fe3+ selective sensor based on benzo-18-crown-6 (b-18C6) using the potentiometric method. The proposed sensor revealed satisfactory performance for quantitative evaluation of Fe3+ trace amount in environmental samples. The ratio of membrane ingredients optimized and the membrane with the composition of 4:30:65.5:0.5 mg of b-18C6:PVC:o-NPOE:KTpClPB exhibited the desirable Nernstian slope of 19.51 ± 0.10 (mV per decade of activity) over the pH range from 2.5 to 5.7 with an acceptable dynamic concentration range of 1.0 × 10-6 M to 1.0 × 10-1 M and lower detection limit of 8.0 × 10-7 M. The proposed sensor demonstrated an appropriate reproducibility with a rapid response time of 12 s and the suitable lifetime of 10 weeks. To validate the accurate response of the proposed sensor, AAS technique applied for the determination of Fe3+ in real aqueous mediums such as drinking tap water and hospital wastewater sample after treatment by electrocoagulation process. Theoretical studies carried out using DFT/B3LYP computational level with 6-311G basis set to optimize the adsorption sites of Fe+3 cationic species by b-18C6. The obtained adsorption energy with large negative value confirmed the formation of a stable complex.
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- Somayeh Badakhshan
- 1Student research committee, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.,Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Bam University of Medical Sciences, Bam, Iran
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- 3Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 76175-493, 76169-11319 Kerman, Iran.,4Food, Drug and Cosmetics Safety Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- 5Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- 6Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- 7Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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AlRabiah H, Abounassif M, Aljohar HI, Mostafa GAH. New potentiometric sensors for methylphenidate detection based on host-guest interaction. BMC Chem 2019; 13:121. [PMID: 31637370 PMCID: PMC6792245 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-019-0634-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The study aims to develop simple, sensitive, and selective methods for detecting methylphenidate in its bulk, dosage form and human urine. Sensing materials include β-cyclodextrin (β-CD), γ-cyclodextrin (γ-CD), and 4-tertbutylcalix[8]arene as ionophores or electroactive materials have been used for construction of sensors 1, 2, and 3, respectively; Potassium tetrakis (4-chlorophenyl)borate (KTpClPB) as an ion additive was used and dioctyl phthalate as a plasticizer. The sensors displayed a fast, stable response over a wide concentration range of methylphenidate (8 × 10−6 M to 1 × 10−3 M) with 10−6 M detection limit over the pH range of 4–8. The developed sensors displayed a Near-Nernstian cationic response for methylphenidate at 59.5, 51.37, and 56.5 mV/decade for sensors β-CD, γ-CD, or 4-tertbutylcalix[8]arene respectively. Validation of the proposed sensors is supported by high accuracy, precision, stability, fast response, and long lifetimes, as well as selectivity for methylphenidate in the presence of different species. Sensitive and practical sensors for the determination of methylphenidate in bulk, in pharmaceutical forms and urine were developed and validated for routine laboratory use. The results were comparable to those obtained by HPLC method.
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- Haitham AlRabiah
- 1Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- 1Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- 1Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- 1Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia.,2Micro-analytical Lab, Applied Organic Chemistry Department, National Research Center, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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Tang W, Yu J, Wang Z, Jeerapan I, Yin L, Zhang F, He P. Label-free potentiometric aptasensing platform for the detection of Pb 2+ based on guanine quadruplex structure. Anal Chim Acta 2019; 1078:53-59. [PMID: 31358228 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2019.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Revised: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Potentiometric aptasensors enhanced by integrating advanced nanomaterials are of particular interest for the detection of multiplex species (e.g., proteins, bacteria, micro-organisms) due to their low cost, ease of operation, and low detection limits. However, potentiometric detection of small ionic species aptasensors is still challenging. This article describes the first example of a label-free G-quadruplex-based potentiometric aptasensing platform for the detection of Pb2+. Polyion oligonucleotide-labeled gold nanoparticles (AuNPs-DNA) as probes are modified on Au electrode, providing high-density negative charge on the electrode surface. These signal-amplifying probes can selectively form G-quadruplexes with the presence of Pb2+ ions and reduce the negative charges on the electrode surface, hence achieving potentiometric detection of Pb2+ ions with high selectivity. The AuNPs-DNA-based aptasensor shows an acceptable sensitivity over a wide range from 10-11 to 10-6 M with a detection limit of 8.5 pM. Furthermore, confirmed by coupled plasma mass spectrometry, the sensing platform is capable of performing effective and accurate detection of Pb2+ level in real water samples. The presented aptasensor offers a fast, convenient, low-maintenance, and highly sensitive alternative for on-site water pollution detections.
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- Wanxin Tang
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 500 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200241, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 500 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200241, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 500 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200241, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkla 90112, Thailand
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 500 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200241, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 500 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200241, PR China.
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Gallardo-Gonzalez J, Baraket A, Boudjaoui S, Metzner T, Hauser F, Rößler T, Krause S, Zine N, Streklas A, Alcácer A, Bausells J, Errachid A. A fully integrated passive microfluidic Lab-on-a-Chip for real-time electrochemical detection of ammonium: Sewage applications. Sci Total Environ 2019; 653:1223-1230. [PMID: 30759562 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2018] [Revised: 10/31/2018] [Accepted: 11/01/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The present work reports on the development of a new generation of Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) to perform in-situ and real-time potentiometric measurements in flowing water. The device consisted of two differentiated parts: a poly (dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) microfluidic structure obtained by soft lithography and a fully integrated chemical sensing platform including four working microelectrodes, two reference microelectrodes and one counter microelectrode for detecting ammonium in a continuous mode. The performance of the device was evaluated following its potentiometric response when analyzing ammonium containing samples. As a key parameter, its time of response was compared to that of a commercially available electrical conductivity sensor used as reference sensor during tests in laboratory using flowing tap water and technical scale using flowing wastewater. As a result, the LOC showed a slope of 55 mV/decade, a limit of detection of 4·10-5 M and a time of full response between 10 and 12 s. It was demonstrated that the device can provide fast and reliable data at real time when immersed in a laminar flow of water. Moreover, the test of robustness showed that it was still functional after immersion in sewage for at least 15 min. Besides, the LOC reported here can be helpful for a wide variety of flowing-water applications such as aqua culture outlets control, in-situ and continuous analysis of rivers effluents and sea waters monitoring among others.
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- J Gallardo-Gonzalez
- Université de Lyon, Institut des Sciences Analytiques, UMR 5280, CNRS, Université de Lyon 1, ENS Lyon-5, 5 rue de la Doua, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France.
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- Université de Lyon, Institut des Sciences Analytiques, UMR 5280, CNRS, Université de Lyon 1, ENS Lyon-5, 5 rue de la Doua, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France
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- Université de Lyon, Institut des Sciences Analytiques, UMR 5280, CNRS, Université de Lyon 1, ENS Lyon-5, 5 rue de la Doua, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France
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- University of Munich, Institute of Hydro Sciences, Sanitary Engineering and Waste Management, Werner-Heisenberg-Weg 39, D-85577 Neubiberg, Germany
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- Bundeskriminalamt, Forensic Science Institute, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Bundeskriminalamt, Forensic Science Institute, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- University of Munich, Institute of Hydro Sciences, Sanitary Engineering and Waste Management, Werner-Heisenberg-Weg 39, D-85577 Neubiberg, Germany
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- Université de Lyon, Institut des Sciences Analytiques, UMR 5280, CNRS, Université de Lyon 1, ENS Lyon-5, 5 rue de la Doua, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France
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- Barcelona Microelectronics Institute IMB-CNM (CSIC), Bellaterra, Spain
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- Barcelona Microelectronics Institute IMB-CNM (CSIC), Bellaterra, Spain
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- Barcelona Microelectronics Institute IMB-CNM (CSIC), Bellaterra, Spain
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- Université de Lyon, Institut des Sciences Analytiques, UMR 5280, CNRS, Université de Lyon 1, ENS Lyon-5, 5 rue de la Doua, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France
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