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Biophysics
Kyung Ho Kim, Eunsu Ryu, Zinah Hilal Khaleel, Sung Eun Seo, Lina Kim, Yong Ho Kim, Hyun Gyu Park, Oh Seok Kwon
Summary: We have developed a novel strategy for discriminative detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants using the plasmonic photothermal effect of gold nanofilms and digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR) technology. With this method, we were able to detect the delta and omicron variants with high sensitivity within 25 minutes from COVID-19 patients' clinical samples, making it a rapid and accurate point-of-care testing tool.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Qiqi Lu, Xiu-Zhi Wei, Qi Zhang, Xinghua Zhang, Lungang Chen, Jianguo Liu, Yubao Chen, Longlong Ma
Summary: The application of Pd-M bimetallic clusters in the selective hydrogenation reaction was investigated, and the Pd0.6Ni@S-1 catalyst was found to exhibit high selectivity in the conversion of phenylacetylene to styrene. The confinement effect of zeolite inhibited over-hydrogenation and improved the stability of the catalysts. Furthermore, the solvent properties also influenced the product distribution.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Haitao Yin, Wei Wang, Yuxin Li, Hu Wen, Shuang Chen, Nanzhe Jiang
Summary: This study presents a template-free and solid-state-like crystallisation method for the synthesis of ZSM-5 zeolite, which can be scaled-up in production. Mechanical mixing of starting material components improves the dispersion of materials, leading to ZSM-5 zeolite with high crystallinity and size uniformity.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
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Biophysics
Danni Xue, Xing Dai, Jialong Zhao, Jiayao Zhang, Huan Liu, Kui Liu, Tao Xu, Chenjie Gu, Xingfei Zhou, Tao Jiang
Summary: In this study, a dual-enhancement SERS substrate based on Ti3C2TX and Ag nanocubes was fabricated for precise quantification of ritonavir and ibrutinib in serum. The formation of numerous electromagnetic hotspots between Ag nanocubes facilitated effective photo-induced charge transfer. The composite substrate showed excellent sensitivity, achieving low detection limits and high recoveries, making it promising for monitoring and identification of clinical blood drug concentration.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
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Biophysics
Hongkun Li, Qianqian Cai, Yali Xue, Guifen Jie
Summary: A unique dual-mode biosensor based on hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOF-101) was constructed for ultrasensitive detection and imaging of oxytetracycline (OXY), using polydopamine nanoparticles (PDAs) as quencher. PDAs, with good biocompatibility and light absorption ability, were introduced onto the surface of HOF-101 to quench its electro-chemiluminescence (ECL) and photoelectrochemical (PEC) signals, achieving ultrasensitive detection of OXY.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Xiaowei Wu, Yuqin Li, Mingyu Peng, Wenkai Xu, Tian Gui, Xiangshu Chen, Hidetoshi Kita
Summary: This study successfully fabricated high selective LTA zeolite membranes and demonstrated their excellent hydrothermal stability and separation performance in the dehydration of water-rich acrylamide solutions. The results revealed that acrylamide could form a protective layer on the membrane surface, effectively inhibiting the degradation of zeolite crystals by high-temperature water. Furthermore, the application of LTA zeolite membrane in the separation of other water-rich solutions could be expanded by adding a small amount of acrylamide.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
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Biophysics
Xiaojie Qin, Binqi Wei, Yuanhang Xiang, Hao Lu, Fengfei Liu, Xinchun Li, Fan Yang
Summary: This study utilizes the coordination between exosomes and metal-organic frameworks to develop an ultrasensitive detection method for tumor-derived exosomes. The method is highly specific and fast, allowing for the profiling of different cancer types and accurate diagnosis in a clinical setting. This strategy provides new opportunities for functional materials assembly and precision diagnostics.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Pingping Li, Lei Han, Donghun Kim, Kemal Celebi
Summary: This study presents a fast synthetic strategy for the preparation of high-quality platelike MFI crystals using a thin-wall tubular reactor. The strategy is efficient, time-saving, and can be optimized, making it applicable to the preparation and optimization of other important materials.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Shirui Pang, Yuxin Liu, Zhe Zhang, Yuxin Li, Chunguang Li, Zhan Shi, Shouhua Feng
Summary: This study focuses on using a functional separator to suppress the shuttle effect of soluble lithium polysulfides in Li-S batteries. It is found that the functionalized sulfonic acid group not only accelerates the conduction of lithium ions, but also repels polysulfide anions through electrostatic interactions. The performance of the batteries is significantly improved with the use of this functionalized separator.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Bo Li, Lumin Hong, Changdi Jing, Xianyang Yue, Huabo Huang, Qianqian Jiang, Jianguo Tang
Summary: MOF materials with adjustable pore structure and polymetallic sites have been explored as electrocatalysts for OER. Bimetallic materials show higher electrocatalytic activity than monometallic materials, while carbon-coated and doped MOF catalysts exhibit stable and good OER activity. The synergistic interaction between polymetallic active sites effectively improves the intrinsic activity of MOF on OER.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Rui-Li Yu, Qian-Fan Li, Hao-Ran Sun, Zhen-Le Li, Liang-Zhi Xia
Summary: This study involves impregnating Tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA) into ZSM-5 zeolite to enhance the adsorption performance towards radioactive iodine. The findings reveal potential interactions between amine groups and iodine.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
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Biophysics
Tenghua Zhang, Zihui Xie, Xiaohe Zheng, Yuxin Liang, Yao Lu, Hankang Zhong, Feiyang Qian, Yuqing Zhu, Ruiting Sun, Yan Sheng, Jiaming Hu
Summary: This study reports a technology based on cationic lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles for efficient extracellular vesicle (EV) enrichment and in-situ detection of internal microRNAs. The technology demonstrates high EV enrichment efficiency and sensitive internal RNA detection, making it potentially useful for early pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
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Biophysics
Reza Khodadadi, Manouchehr Eghbal, Hamideh Ofoghi, Alireza Balaei, Ali Tamayol, Karen Abrinia, Amir Sanati-Nezhad, Mohamadmahdi Samandari
Summary: This paper introduces an integrated portable centrifugal microfluidic system that automates cell and fluid manipulation for complete blood counting (CBC) analysis at the point-of-care (POC). The system utilizes a specially designed microfluidic disc for cell separation, solution metering and mixing, and cell counting, and is equipped with a custom script for automated quantification of cells. The proposed method shows a strong correlation with the gold standard hematology analyzer for various blood parameters. The portable system offers simplicity, affordability, and low power consumption, making it a potential solution for improving healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings and remote areas.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
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Biophysics
Bo Peng, Xiaoxue Liu, Yao Yao, Jianfeng Ping, Yibin Ying
Summary: This study proposed wearable electrodes for real-time monitoring of leaf capacitance, which showed good flexibility and stability. The capacitance value was found to be positively correlated with leaf moisture content and showed higher value at night compared to daytime. The growth and physiological parameters of the plant were not significantly affected during capacitance monitoring using the wearable electrodes. These results demonstrate the potential of wearable electrodes for real-time and precise monitoring of plant physiological information in the future.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
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Biophysics
Xinyu Liu, Xiaoming Su, Mingyang Chen, Yangcenzi Xie, Ming Li
Summary: Rapid early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is crucial, but challenging. In this study, a self-calibrating biosensor based on SERS-LFIA technique is developed for accurate AD diagnosis. It has high sensitivity, excellent anti-interference capability, lowcost and easy operation.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Congli Li, Jiang Wang, Zhenfei Wang, Jinxiang Dong, Qi Shi
Summary: This study investigates the evolution and autoreduction behavior of Cu species in CuCl/NaY adsorbent during vacuum thermal activation. It is found that Cu species migrate from supercages to the nearby plane of the six-membered ring connecting the supercage and sod cage during vacuum activation. At 150 degrees C, vacuum autoreduction occurs, resulting in the formation of Cu+Cl- species. The results provide reference for the preparation of pi-complex adsorbents.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
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Biophysics
Xiaole Han, Hongyan Yu, Li Zhang, Zhi Weng, Ling Dai, Li Wang, Lin Song, Zhongzhong Wang, Rong Zhao, Luojia Wang, Weitao Wang, Dan Bai, Yongcan Guo, Ke Lv, Guoming Xie
Summary: This study proposes a movable toehold principle to suppress leakage and accelerate catalytic reactions. The catalytic hairpin assembly with movable toehold exhibits a good signal-to-background ratio, robustness, and specificity, and demonstrates satisfactory performance in complex circuits.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Shunsuke Rokutani, Kentaro Hiraka, Hiroshi Saitoh, Taiki Saito, Yoshihiko Nonaka, Kinuko Ueno, Kaori Tsukakoshi, Noriyuki Ohnishi, Kazunori Ikebukuro
Summary: In this study, a DNA aptamer-based thermo-responsive magnetic particle (TM) assay was developed as a simple and sensitive protein detection system. The research demonstrated that the modification of aptamers on TM successfully controlled the aggregation behavior and enabled the detection of target proteins. By using capturable aptamers, the sensitivity and limit of detection of the TM assay were improved.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Huayun Chen, Zhiheng You, Yuhui Hong, Xiao Wang, Mingming Zhao, Yushi Luan, Yibin Ying, Yixian Wang
Summary: This study developed a colorimetric sensor array using gas-responsive two-dimensional metal-organic framework (MOF) composites for highly sensitive detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The dye/Zn-2(bim)(4) composites-based sensor arrays showed enhanced sensitivity and anti-interference properties. The findings demonstrate the potential use of dye/Zn-2(bim)(4) sensor arrays for early perception of plant diseases.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Irena Khatrin, Iman Abdullah, Alan J. Mccue, Yuni K. Krisnandi
Summary: Hierarchical porous system with two types of mesopores provides a solution to the diffusion limitation in conventional zeolites. Cobalt oxide impregnated hierarchical ZSM-5 zeolite samples with intra- and inter-crystalline mesopores were synthesized using two different strategies. The physicochemical properties of the modified catalysts were analyzed, revealing distinct features given by the two mesoporous configurations. Catalytic activity analysis showed that Co-oxide/ZSM-5 with inter-crystalline mesopores exhibited higher activity in methane partial oxidation reaction compared to Co-oxide/ZSM-5 with intra-crystalline mesopores.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
