Chemistry, Analytical

Article Chemistry, Analytical

CFD Analysis and Optimum Design for a Centrifugal Pump Using an Effectively Artificial Intelligent Algorithm

Chia-Nan Wang, Fu-Chiang Yang, Van Thanh Tien Nguyen, Nhut T. M. Vo

Summary: This study proposed a novel approach to improve centrifugal pump performance by establishing a numerical model and applying artificial intelligence algorithm to optimize the pump design, resulting in improved performances.

MICROMACHINES (2022)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Advanced Feature Extraction and Selection Approach Using Deep Learning and Aquila Optimizer for IoT Intrusion Detection System

Abdulaziz Fatani, Abdelghani Dahou, Mohammed A. A. Al-qaness, Songfeng Lu, Mohamed Abd Elaziz

Summary: In this study, a new intrusion detection system was developed utilizing swarm intelligence algorithms for feature extraction and selection. The system employed neural networks and the Aquila optimizer for this purpose. Performance evaluation on four public datasets demonstrated the competitive nature of the developed approach.

SENSORS (2022)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Influence of major parameters on the sensing mechanism of semiconductor metal oxide based chemiresistive gas sensors: A review focused on personalized healthcare

Sagnik Das, Subhajit Mojumder, Debdulal Saha, Mrinal Pal

Summary: In this review, the significant effects of various parameters on the sensing behavior of semiconductor metal oxide (SMO) based chemiresistive gas sensors have been discussed in detail. The study systematically reviewed the impact of different material and operating condition aspects on the gas sensing performance of SMO sensors. The importance of long-term stability and high-throughput synthesis techniques in practical applications was emphasized, and the future prospects of SMO-based sensors in personalized healthcare were briefly outlined.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2022)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Plant-mediated green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles from Syzygium Cumini for seed germination and wastewater purification

Muhammad Rafique, Rabbia Tahir, S. S. A. Gillani, M. Bilal Tahir, M. Shakil, T. Iqbal, M. O. Abdellahi

Summary: This study reports a simple and cost-effective green synthesis method for zinc oxide nanoparticles using extracts from Syzygium cumini leaves. The synthesized nanoparticles showed high degradation efficiency for Rhodamine B dye and could effectively purify dye-polluted water.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2022)

Article Biophysics

Fully integrated flexible biosensor for wearable continuous glucose monitoring

Xiaofeng Jin, Guanhua Li, Tailin Xu, Lei Su, Dan Yan, Xueji Zhang

Summary: Continuous glucose monitoring platform with optimized linear range and long-term stability was developed using a biocompatible conjugated polymer. The system included a small design with signal conditioning, programmable electrochemical chip, and wireless connection. Biocompatibility tests and animal experiments confirmed successful in vivo blood glucose monitoring.

BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

An Industrial IoT-Based Blockchain-Enabled Secure Searchable Encryption Approach for Healthcare Systems Using Neural Network

Aitizaz Ali, Mohammed Amin Almaiah, Fahima Hajjej, Muhammad Fermi Pasha, Ong Huey Fang, Rahim Khan, Jason Teo, Muhammad Zakarya

Summary: This paper proposes a novel algorithm based on group theory and deep neural networks to address security issues in the IoT. By utilizing blockchain and homomorphic encryption techniques, a secure patient healthcare data access scheme is devised, providing better efficiency and security in current schemes for sharing digital healthcare data.

SENSORS (2022)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Sensors: Physics, Materials, and Applications

Debdyuti Mandal, Sourav Banerjee

Summary: This article introduces surface acoustic waves (SAWs) and their applications in sensors. By explaining the physics of guided SAWs and the piezoelectric materials used, it discusses how the materials and cuts can alter sensor functionality. It summarizes key electrode configurations and guidelines for generating different guided wave patterns, and explores the applications of SAW sensors in various fields and potential improvement plans in science and technology.

SENSORS (2022)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Water Analysis: Emerging Contaminants and Current Issues

Susan D. Richardson, Thomas A. Ternes

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2022)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) Assisted Biomedical Systems for Intelligent Healthcare

Pandiaraj Manickam, Siva Ananth Mariappan, Sindhu Monica Murugesan, Shekhar Hansda, Ajeet Kaushik, Ravikumar Shinde, S. P. Thipperudraswamy

Summary: Artificial intelligence (AI) is a modern approach in computer science that develops intelligent and efficient devices through programs and algorithms. The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) combines network-linked biomedical devices and software applications as a next-generation bio-analytical tool. This review discusses the importance of AI in enhancing the capabilities of IoMT and point-of-care devices in healthcare, as well as its role and challenges in advanced biomedical applications.

BIOSENSORS-BASEL (2022)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Mesoporous activated carbon from grass wasteviaH3PO4-activation for methylene blue dye removal: modelling, optimisation, and mechanism study

Ali H. Jawad, Nurul Nadiah Mohd Firdaus Hum, Ahmed Saud Abdulhameed, Mohd Azlan Mohd Ishak

Summary: In this study, grass biomass waste was used as a raw material to produce high-quality mesoporous activated carbon through phosphoric acid activation. The adsorption performance of the developed activated carbon towards methylene blue dye was optimized, showing promising results. This study demonstrates the feasibility of utilizing grass waste as an adsorbent for cationic dye.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2022)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Metal Ion Detection by Carbon Dots-A Review

Madeeha Batool, Hafiz Muhammad Junaid, Sobia Tabassum, Farah Kanwal, Kamran Abid, Zara Fatima, Asma Tufail Shah

Summary: This review comprehensively explores the use of carbon dots (CDs) as metallic cation sensors. CDs are fabricated from various carbon sources and have efficient colorimetric and fluorimetric detection abilities due to surface oxygen moieties that coordinate with metal ions. Doping CDs with hetero atoms further enhances their metal detection activity, making the design of CDs with selective sensing properties and low detection limits a significant interest.

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2022)

Article Biophysics

SERS-based CRISPR/Cas assay on microfluidic paper analytical devices for supersensitive detection of pathogenic bacteria in foods

Jianwen Zhuang, Zhiying Zhao, Kai Lian, Lijuan Yin, Jiajing Wang, Shuli Man, Guozhen Liu, Long Ma

Summary: In this study, a RPA-Cas12a-mu PAD was designed using CRISPR/Cas12a and SERS technology for highly sensitive bacterial detection. The concentration of S.typhi was determined by the aggregation level of SERS nanoprobes, enabling fast and accurate testing of food samples.

BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Near-Infrared Fluorescent Probe with Large Stokes Shift for Imaging of Hydrogen Sulfide in Tumor-Bearing Mice

Ling Yan, Qing-Song Gu, Wen-Li Jiang, Min Tan, Zhi-Ke Tan, Guo-Jiang Mao, Fen Xu, Chun-Yan Li

Summary: Endogenous hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is closely associated with various cancers and can be regarded as a biomarker of cancer. A new near-infrared fluorescent probe with high sensitivity and rapid detection ability has been constructed for sensing and distinguishing hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in tumor cells, which shows potential for cancer diagnosis.

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2022)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Electrochemical degradation of diazinon from aqueous media using graphite anode: Effect of parameters, mineralisation, reaction kinetic, degradation pathway and optimisation using central composite design

Mohammad Molla Mahmoudi, Ramin Khaghani, Abdollah Dargahi, Ghazaleh Monazami Tehrani

Summary: In the electrochemical degradation of diazinon experiment, the degradation rate of diazinon and the removal rate of COD reached 87.6% and 77.81% respectively under graphite anode conditions. The kinetic study indicates that the pseudo-first-order kinetic model is suitable for explaining the data, and no toxic intermediates were found.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2022)

Article Biophysics

Advances in surface plasmon resonance-based biosensor technologies for cancer biomarker detection

Abdelmonaim Azzouz, Lamia Hejji, Ki-Hyun Kim, Deepak Kukkar, Badredine Souhail, Neha Bhardwaj, Richard J. C. Brown, Wei Zhang

Summary: Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technology is a valuable tool for the detection of cancer biomarkers, offering advantages such as low cost fabrication, sensitivity, label-free detection, and accuracy. Recent research has focused on utilizing SPR biosensing technology for diagnosing various cancer types, evaluating the performance of SPR biosensors in terms of quality assurance criteria. The limitations and future challenges associated with SPR biosensors for cancer biomarker detection are also discussed.

BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS (2022)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Oriented immobilization of antibodies onto sensing platforms-A critical review

Shipeng Gao, Jose M. Guisan, Javier Rocha-Martin

Summary: This review discusses the importance of stepwise covalent conjugation in the fabrication of high-efficiency immunosensors, emphasizing the well-orientation of full-length IgGs onto the sensing platform. By combining non-covalent adsorption and covalent conjugation, IgGs can be fixed in a specific orientation, crucial for biosensing efficiency.

ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA (2022)

Article Biophysics

Graphene-enabled wearable sensors for healthcare monitoring

Huiqing Zhang, Rongyan He, Yan Niu, Fei Han, Jing Li, Xiongwen Zhang, Feng Xu

Summary: This paper reviews the recent advances in the development and modification of graphene-based materials for fabricating advanced wearable sensors, summarizing the design guidelines, sensing mechanisms, applications and evolution. The challenges and future prospects in this field are also discussed.

BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Image Denoising Using a Compressive Sensing Approach Based on Regularization Constraints

Assia El Mahdaoui, Abdeldjalil Ouahabi, Mohamed Said Moulay

Summary: This paper presents a compressed sensing reconstruction method called DCSR, which combines total variation regularization and non-local self-similarity constraint. Compared to other methods, DCSR achieves significant improvements in denoising efficiency and visual quality.

SENSORS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Self-Powered Monitoring of Ammonia Using an MXene/TiO2/Cellulose Nanofiber Heterojunction-Based Sensor Driven by an Electrospun Triboelectric Nanogenerator

Sagar Sardana, Harpreet Kaur, Bindiya Arora, Dinesh Kumar Aswal, Aman Mahajan

Summary: This study developed a new type of gas sensor with self-driven capability and high efficiency. The sensor exhibited excellent detection performance for NH3, including high sensitivity and fast response time. Ultimately, a fully self-powered device for NH3 leakage detection was successfully assembled, advancing the development of intelligent gas sensing networks.

ACS SENSORS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

An Immunosensor Using Electroactive COF as Signal Probe for Electrochemical Detection of Carcinoembryonic Antigen

Huihui Liang, Ying Luo, Yanyan Li, Yonghai Song, Li Wang

Summary: Two-dimensional covalent-organic frameworks (COF) were used to construct a sandwich-type electrochemical immunosensor for the quantitative detection of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). The immunosensor exhibited a wide detection range and a low detection limit.

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2022)