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Truta, F.; Drăgan, A.-M.; Tertis, M.; Parrilla, M.; Slosse, A.; Van Durme, F.; De Wael, K.; Cristea, C. |
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Electrochemical rapid detection of methamphetamine from confiscated samples using a graphene-based printed platform |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
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Sensors |
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23 |
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13 |
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6193-18 |
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A1 Journal article; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
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Methamphetamine (MAP) is a highly addictive and illegal stimulant drug that has a significant impact on the central nervous system. Its detection in biological and street samples is crucial for various organizations involved in forensic medicine, anti-drug efforts, and clinical diagnosis. In recent years, nanotechnology and nanomaterials have played a significant role in the development of analytical sensors for MAP detection. In this study, a fast, simple, and cost-effective electrochemical sensor is presented that is used for the sensitive detection of MAP in confiscated street samples with a complex matrix. The optimized screen-printed sensor based on a carbon working electrode modified with graphene demonstrated an excellent limit of detection, good sensitivity, and a wide dynamic range (1–500 μM) for the target illicit drug both for standard solutions and real samples (seized samples, tap water, and wastewater samples). It can detect MAP at concentrations as low as 300 nM in real samples. This limit of detection is suitable for the rapid preliminary screening of suspicious samples in customs, ports, airports, and on the street. Furthermore, the sensor exhibits a good recovery rate, indicating its reliability and repeatability. This quality is crucial for ensuring consistent and accurate results during screening processes. |
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2023-07-07 |
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1424-8220 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:198181 |
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8857 |
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Anaf, W.; Cabal, A.; Robbe, M.; Schalm, O. |
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Real-time wood behaviour : the use of strain gauges for preventive conservation applications |
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A1 Journal article |
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2020 |
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Sensors |
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20 |
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1 |
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305 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES) |
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Within the heritage field, the application of strain gauges on wood surfaces is a little-explored but inexpensive and effective method to analyse the environmental appropriateness of rooms for the wooden heritage collections they contain. This contribution proposes a wood sensor connected to a data logger to identify short moments with an elevated risk of harm. Two experiments were performed to obtain insights pertaining to the applicability of wood sensors to evaluate preservation conditions. (1) The representativeness of strain gauges on dummies was tested for their use in evaluating the preservation conditions of a range of wooden objects exposed to the same environment. For this, three situations were mimicked: a bare wood surface, a wood surface covered with a preparation layer, and a wood surface covered with a preparation and varnish layer. (2) The usability of strain gauges to monitor the wood behaviour in real-time measurements was tested with a monitoring campaign of almost two years in a church where a new heating system was installed. The results of both experiments are promising, and the authors encourage a broader application of strain gauges in the heritage field. |
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2020-01-06 |
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; This research was funded by the Belgian Federal Public Planning Service Science Policy (BELSPO) under project number BR/132/A6/AIRCHECQ. ; |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:166595 |
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6592 |
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Moro, G.; Cristofori, D.; Bottari, F.; Cattaruzza, E.; De Wael, K.; Moretto, L.M. |
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Redesigning an electrochemical MIP sensor for PFOS : practicalities and pitfalls |
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A1 Journal article |
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2019 |
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Sensors |
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Sensors-Basel |
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19 |
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20 |
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4433 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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There is a growing interest in the technological transfer of highly performing electrochemical sensors within portable analytical devices for the in situ monitoring of environmental contaminants, such as perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). In the redesign of biomimetic sensors, many parameters should be taken into account from the working conditions to the electrode surface roughness. A complete characterization of the surface modifiers can help to avoid time-consuming optimizations and better interpret the sensor responses. In the present study, a molecularly imprinted polymer electrochemical sensor (MIP) for PFOS optimized on gold disk electrodes was redesigned on commercial gold screen-printed electrodes. However, its performance investigated by differential pulse voltammetry was found to be poor. Before proceeding with further optimization, a morphological study of the bare and modified electrode surfaces was carried out by scanning electron microscopy-energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM-EDS), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and profilometry revealing an heterogeneous distribution of the polymer strongly influenced by the electrode roughness. The high content of fluorine of the target-template molecule allowed to map the distribution of the molecularly imprinted polymer before the template removal and to define a characterization protocol. This case study shows the importance of a multi-analytical characterization approach and identify significant parameters to be considered in similar redesigning studies. |
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2019-10-14 |
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1424-8220 |
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2.677 |
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Most recent IF: 2.677 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:164686 |
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5808 |
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Hamidi-Asl, E.; Dardenne, F.; Blust, R.; De Wael, K. |
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An improved electrochemical aptasensor for chloramphenicol detection based on aptamer incorporated gelatine |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
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Sensors |
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Sensors-Basel |
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15 |
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4 |
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7605-7618 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Because of the biocompatible properties of gelatine and the good affinity of aptamers for their targets, the combination of aptamer and gelatine type B is reported as promising for the development of biosensing devices. Here, an aptamer for chloramphenicol (CAP) is mixed with different types of gelatine and dropped on the surface of disposable gold screen printed electrodes. The signal of the CAP reduction is investigated using differential pulse voltammetry. The diagnostic performance of the sensor is described and a detection limit of 1.83 x 10(-10) M is found. The selectivity and the stability of the aptasensor are studied and compared to those of other CAP sensors described in literature. |
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2015-03-27 |
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1424-8220 |
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2.677 |
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21 |
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; Ezat Hamidi-Asl was financially supported by IOF-POC (University of Antwerp). ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.677; 2015 IF: 2.245 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:126071 |
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5464 |
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Pilehvar, S.; Dierckx, T.; Blust, R.; Breugelmans, T.; De Wael, K. |
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An electrochemical impedimetric aptasensing platform for sensitive and selective detection of small molecules such as chloramphenicol |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Sensors |
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Sensors-Basel |
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14 |
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7 |
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12059-12069 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT) |
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We report on the aptadetection of chloramphenicol (CAP) using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The detection principle is based on the changes of the interfacial properties of the electrode after the interaction of the ssDNA aptamers with the target molecules. The electrode surface is partially blocked due to the formation of the aptamer-CAP complex, resulting in an increase of the interfacial electron-transfer resistance of the redox probe detected by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy or cyclic voltammetry. We observed that the ratio of polarization resistance had a linear relationship with the concentrations of CAP in the range of 1.76127 nM, and a detection limit of 1.76 nM was obtained. The covalent binding of CAP-aptamer on the electrode surface combined with the unique properties of aptamers and impedimetric transduction leads to the development of a stable and sensitive electrochemical aptasensor for CAP. |
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2014-07-07 |
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1424-8220 |
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2.677 |
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34 |
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; We are thankful to UA-DOCPRO and UA-BOFACA for financial support. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.677; 2014 IF: 2.245 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:117845 |
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5592 |
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Hamidi-Asl, E.; Dardenne, F.; Pilehvar, S.; Blust, R.; De Wael, K. |
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Unique properties of core shell Ag@Au nanoparticles for the aptasensing of bacterial cells |
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A1 Journal article |
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2016 |
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Chemosensors |
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4 |
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3 |
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16 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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In this article, it is shown that the efficiency of an electrochemical aptasensing device is influenced by the use of different nanoparticles (NPs) such as gold nanoparticles (Au), silver nanoparticles (Ag), hollow gold nanospheres (HGN), hollow silver nanospheres (HSN), silvergold core shell (Ag@Au), goldsilver core shell (Au@Ag), and silvergold alloy nanoparticles (Ag/Au). Among these nanomaterials, Ag@Au core shell NPs are advantageous for aptasensing applications because the core improves the physical properties and the shell provides chemical stability and biocompatibility for the immobilization of aptamers. Self-assembly of the NPs on a cysteamine film at the surface of a carbon paste electrode is followed by the immobilization of thiolated aptamers at these nanoframes. The nanostructured (Ag@Au) aptadevice for Escherichia coli as a target shows four times better performance in comparison to the response obtained at an aptamer modified planar gold electrode. A comparison with other (core shell) NPs is performed by cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry. Also, the selectivity of the aptasensor is investigated using other kinds of bacteria. The synthesized NPs and the morphology of the modified electrode are characterized by UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray analysis, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. |
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2016-08-29 |
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2227-9040 |
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9 |
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; Ezat Hamidi-Asl was financially supported by Belspo (University of Antwerp). The authors are thankful to Femke De Croock for her technical support and to Stanislav Trashin for his worthwhile comments on the manuscript. ; |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:135411 |
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5886 |
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Parrilla, M.; Slosse, A.; Van Echelpoel, R.; Montiel, F.N.; Langley, A.R.; Van Durme, F.; De Wael, K. |
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Rapid on-site detection of illicit drugs in smuggled samples with a portable electrochemical device |
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A1 Journal article |
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2022 |
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Chemosensors |
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10 |
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3 |
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108-116 |
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A1 Journal article; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
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The smuggling of illicit drugs urges the development of new tools for rapid on-site identification in cargos. Current methods rely on presumptive color tests and portable spectroscopic techniques. However, these methods sometimes exhibit inaccurate results due to commonly used cutting agents, the colorful nature of the sample or because the drugs are smuggled in common goods. Interestingly, electrochemical sensors can deal with these specific problems. Herein, an electrochemical device is presented that uses affordable screen-printed electrodes for the electrochemical profiling of several illicit drugs by square-wave voltammetry (SWV). The identification of the illicit compound is based on the oxidation potential of the analyte. Hence, a library of electrochemical profiles is built upon the analysis of illicit drugs and common cutting agents. This library allows the design of a tailor-made script that enables the identification of each drug through a user-friendly interface (laptop or mobile phone). Importantly, the electrochemical test is compared by analyzing 48 confiscated samples with other portable devices based on Raman and FTIR spectroscopy as well as a laboratory standard method (i.e., gas chromatography-mass spectrometry). Overall, the electrochemical results, obtained through the analysis of different samples from confiscated cargos at an end-user site, present a promising alternative to current methods, offering low-cost and rapid testing in the field. |
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2022-03-11 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:187766 |
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Pilehvar, S.; De Wael, K. |
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Recent advances in electrochemical biosensors based on fullerene-C60 nano-structured platforms |
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2015 |
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Biosensors |
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5 |
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4 |
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712-735 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Nanotechnology is becoming increasingly important in the field of (bio)sensors. The performance and sensitivity of biosensors is greatly improved with the integration of nanomaterials into their construction. Since its first discovery, fullerene-C60 has been the object of extensive research. Its unique and favorable characteristics of easy chemical modification, conductivity, and electrochemical properties has led to its tremendous use in (bio)sensor applications. This paper provides a concise review of advances in fullerene-C60 research and its use as a nanomaterial for the development of biosensors. We examine the research work reported in the literature on the synthesis, functionalization, approaches to nanostructuring electrodes with fullerene, and outline some of the exciting applications in the field of (bio)sensing. |
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2015-11-24 |
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2079-6374 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:129157 |
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5805 |
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De Wael, K.; De Belder, S.; Pilehar, S.; Van Steenberge, G.; Herrebout, W.; Heering, H.A. |
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Enzyme-gelatin electrochemical biosensors : scaling down |
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2012 |
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Biosensors |
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2 |
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101-113 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Molecular Spectroscopy (MolSpec) |
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In this article we investigate the possibility of scaling down enzyme-gelatin modified electrodes by spin coating the enzyme-gelatin layer. Special attention is given to the electrochemical behavior of the selected enzymes inside the gelatin matrix. A glassy carbon electrode was used as a substrate to immobilize, in the first instance, horse heart cytochrome c (HHC) in a gelatin matrix. Both a drop dried and a spin coated layer was prepared. On scaling down, a transition from diffusion controlled reactions towards adsorption controlled reactions is observed. Compared to a drop dried electrode, a spin coated electrode showed a more stable electrochemical behavior. Next to HHC, we also incorporated catalase in a spin coated gelatin matrix immobilized on a glassy carbon electrode. By spincoating, highly uniform sub micrometer layers of biocompatible matrices can be constructed. A full electrochemical study and characterization of the modified surfaces has been carried out. It was clear that in the case of catalase, gluteraldehyde addition was needed to prevent leaking of the catalase from the gelatin matrix. |
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2012-03-15 |
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2079-6374 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:96507 |
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Koirala, B.; Rasti, B.; Bnoulkacem, Z.; de Lima Ribeiro, A.; Madriz, Y.; Herrmann, E.; Gestels, A.; De Kerf, T.; Lorenz, S.; Fuchs, M.; Janssens, K.; Steenackers, G.; Gloaguen, R.; Scheunders, P. |
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A multisensor hyperspectral benchmark dataset for unmixing of intimate mixtures |
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2024 |
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IEEE sensors journal |
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24 |
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4 |
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4694-4710 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Vision lab; Antwerp X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy (AXIS) |
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Optical hyperspectral cameras capture the spectral reflectance of materials. Since many materials behave as heterogeneous intimate mixtures with which each photon interacts differently, the relationship between spectral reflectance and material composition is very complex. Quantitative validation of spectral unmixing algorithms requires high-quality ground truth fractional abundance data, which are very difficult to obtain. In this work, we generated a comprehensive laboratory ground truth dataset of intimately mixed mineral powders. For this, five clay powders (Kaolin, Roof clay, Red clay, mixed clay, and Calcium hydroxide) were mixed homogeneously to prepare 325 samples of 60 binary, 150 ternary, 100 quaternary, and 15 quinary mixtures. Thirteen different hyperspectral sensors have been used to acquire the reflectance spectra of these mixtures in the visible, near, short, mid, and long-wavelength infrared regions (350-15385) nm. Overlaps in wavelength regions due to the operational ranges of each sensor and variations in acquisition conditions resulted in a large amount of spectral variability. Ground truth composition is given by construction, but to verify that the generated samples are sufficiently homogeneous, XRD and XRF elemental analysis is performed. We believe these data will be beneficial for validating advanced methods for nonlinear unmixing and material composition estimation, including studying spectral variability and training supervised unmixing approaches. The datasets can be downloaded from the following link: https://github.com/VisionlabHyperspectral/Multisensor_datasets. |
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2023-12-28 |
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1530-437x; 1558-1748 |
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4.3 |
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Most recent IF: 4.3; 2024 IF: 2.512 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:203094 |
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9059 |
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Van Echelpoel, R.; Schram, J.; Parrilla, M.; Daems, D.; Slosse, A.; Van Durme, F.; De Wael, K. |
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Electrochemical methods for on-site multidrug detection at festivals |
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2022 |
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Sensors & Diagnostics |
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1 |
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1 |
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793-802 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
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Two electrochemical methodologies, i.e. flowchart and dual-sensor, were developed to aid law enforcement present at festivals to obtain a rapid indication of the presence of four illicit drugs in suspicious samples encountered. |
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2022-06-01 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:188521 |
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8856 |
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Parrilla, M.; Detamornrat, U.; Domínguez-Robles, J.; Tunca, S.; Donnelly, R.F.; De Wael, K. |
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Wearable microneedle-based array patches for continuous electrochemical monitoring and drug delivery : toward a closed-loop system for methotrexate treatment |
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2023 |
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ACS sensors |
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acssensors.3c01381-10 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
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Wearable devices based on microneedle (MN) technology have recently emerged as tools for in situ transdermal sensing or delivery in interstitial fluid (ISF). Particularly, MN-based electrochemical sensors allow the continuous monitoring of analytes in a minimally invasive manner through ISF. Exogenous small molecules found in ISF such as therapeutic drugs are ideal candidates for MN sensors due to their correlation with blood levels and their relevance for the optimal management of personalized therapies. Herein, a hollow MN array patch is modified with conductive pastes and functionalized with cross-linked chitosan to develop an MN-based voltammetric sensor for continuous monitoring of methotrexate (MTX). Interestingly, the chitosan coating avoids biofouling while enabling the adsorption of MTX at the electrode’s surface for sensitive analysis. The MN sensor exhibits excellent analytical performance in vitro with protein-enriched artificial ISF and ex vivo under a Franz diffusion cell configuration. The MN sensor shows a linear range from 25 to 400 μM, which fits within the therapeutic range of high-dose MTX treatment for cancer patients and an excellent continuous operation for more than two days. Moreover, an iontophoretic hollow MN array patch is developed with the integration of both the anode and cathode in the single MN array patch. The ex vivo characterization demonstrates the transdermal on-demand drug delivery of MTX. Overall, the combination of both MN patches represents impactful progress in closed-loop systems for therapeutic drug management in disorders such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, or psoriasis. |
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2023-10-19 |
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2379-3694 |
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8.9 |
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Not_Open_Access: Available from 19.04.2024 |
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Most recent IF: 8.9; 2023 IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:200074 |
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8956 |
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Blidar, A.; Trashin, S.; Carrion, E.N.; Gorun, S.M.; Cristea, C.; De Wael, K. |
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Enhanced photoelectrochemical detection of an analyte triggered by its concentration by a singlet oxygen-generating fluoro photosensitizer |
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A1 Journal article |
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2020 |
Publication |
Acs Sensors |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Sensors |
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5 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
3501-3509 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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The use of a photocatalyst (photosensitizer) which produces singlet oxygen instead of enzymes for oxidizing analytes creates opportunities for designing cost-efficient and sensitive photoelectrochemical sensors. We report that perfluoroisopropyl-substituted zinc phthalocyanine (F64PcZn) interacts specifically with a complex phenolic compound, the antibiotic rifampicin (RIF), but not with hydroquinone or another complex phenolic compound, the antibiotic doxycycline. The specificity is imparted by the selective preconcentration of RIF in the photocatalytic layer, as revealed by electrochemical and optical measurements, complemented by molecular modeling that confirms the important role of a hydrophobic cavity formed by the iso-perfluoropropyl groups of the photocatalyst. The preconcentration effect favorably enhances the RIF photoelectrochemical detection limit as well as sensitivity to nanomolar (ppb) concentrations, LOD = 7 nM (6 ppb) and 2.8 A.M-1.cm(-2), respectively. The selectivity to RIF, retained in the photosensitizer layer, is further enhanced by the selective removal of all unretained phenols via simple washing of the electrodes with pure buffer. The utility of the sensor for analyzing municipal wastewater was demonstrated. This first demonstration of enhanced selectivity and sensitivity due to intrinsic interactions of a molecular photocatalyst (photosensitizer) with an analyte, without use of a biorecognition element, may allow the design of related, robust, simple, and viable sensors. |
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000595550100021 |
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2020-10-29 |
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2379-3694 |
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8.9 |
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Most recent IF: 8.9; 2020 IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:176057 |
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7913 |
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Parrilla, M.; Vanhooydonck, A.; Johns, M.; Watts, R.; De Wael, K. |
Title |
3D-printed microneedle-based potentiometric sensor for pH monitoring in skin interstitial fluid |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
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378 |
Issue |
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133159-10 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Internet Data Lab (IDLab); Product development; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
Abstract |
Wearable electrochemical sensors are driven by the user-friendly capability of continuous monitoring of key biomarkers for diagnostic or therapeutic operations. Particularly, microneedle (MN)-based sensors can access the interstitial fluid (ISF) in the dermis layer of skin to carry out on-body transdermal detection of analytes. Interestingly, 3D-printing technology allows for rapid and versatile prototyping reaching micrometer resolution. Herein, for the first time, we explore 3D-printed hollow MN patches (1 mm height x 1 mm base with 0.3 mm hole) which are modified with conductive inks to develop a potentiometric sensor for pH monitoring. First, the piercing capability of 3D-printed MN patches is demonstrated by using the parafilm model and their insertion in porcine skin. Subsequently, the hollow MNs are filled with conductive inks to engineer a set of microelectrodes. Thereafter, the working and reference electrodes are properly modified with polyaniline and polyvinyl butyral, respectively, toward a highly stable potentiometric cell. A full in vitro characterization is performed within a broad range of pH (i.e. pH 4 to pH 9). Besides, the MN sensor is analytically assessed in phantom gel and pierced on porcine skin to evaluate the resilience of the MN sensor. Finally, the MN sensor is pierced on the forearm of a subject and tested for its on-body monitoring capability. Overall, 3D-printed MN-based potentiometric sensing brings a versatile and affordable technology to minimally-invasively monitor key physiological parameters in the body. |
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000904590500008 |
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2022-12-12 |
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0925-4005 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:192381 |
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8824 |
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Ortiz-Aguayo, D.; Ceto, X.; De Wael, K.; del Valle, M. |
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Resolution of opiate illicit drugs signals in the presence of some cutting agents with use of a voltammetric sensor array and machine learning strategies |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2022 |
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Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
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357 |
Issue |
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131345 |
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A1 Journal article; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
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In the present work, the resolution and quantification of mixtures of different opiate compounds in the presence of common cutting agents using an electronic tongue (ET) is evaluated. More specifically, ternary mixtures of heroin, morphine and codeine were resolved in the presence of caffeine and paracetamol. To this aim, an array of three carbon screen-printed electrodes were modified with different ink-like solutions of graphite, cobalt (II) phthalocyanine and palladium, and their responses towards the different drugs were characterized by means of square wave voltammetry (SWV). Developed sensors showed a good performance with good linearity at the mu M level, LODs between 1.8 and 5.3 mu M for the 3 actual drugs, and relative standard deviation (RSD) ca. 2% for over 50 consecutive measurements. Next, a quantitative model that allowed the identification and quantification of the individual substances from the overlapped voltammograms was built using partial least squares regression (PLS) as the modeling tool. With this approach, quantification of the different drugs was achieved at the mu M level, with a total normalized root mean square error (NRMSE) of 0.084 for the test subset. |
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000745113900003 |
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2021-12-31 |
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0925-4005 |
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OpenAccess |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:185446 |
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8922 |
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Parrilla, M.; Joosten, F.; De Wael, K. |
Title |
Enhanced electrochemical detection of illicit drugs in oral fluid by the use of surfactant-mediated solution |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Sensors And Actuators B-Chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
Volume |
348 |
Issue |
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Pages |
130659 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
Abstract |
Illicit drug consumption is a worldwide worrying phenomenon that troubles modern society. For this reason, law enforcement agencies (LEAs) are placing tremendous efforts into tackling the spreading of such substances among our community. New sensing technologies can facilitate the LEAs duties by providing portable and affordable analytical devices. Herein, we present for the first time a sensitive and low-cost electrochemical method, i.e. square-wave adsorptive stripping voltammetry on carbon screen-printed electrodes (SPE), for the detection of five illicit drugs (i.e. cocaine, heroin, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, 4-chloro-alpha-pyrrolidinovalerophenone, and ketamine) in oral fluid by the aid of a surfactant. Particularly, the surfactant is adsorbed at the carbon electrode’s surface and yields the adsorption of illicit drug molecules, allowing for an enhanced electrochemical signal in comparison to surfactant-free media. First, the surfactant-mediated behavior is deeply explored at the SPE by cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Subsequently, the electrochemical behavior of the five illicit drugs is studied and optimized to render optimal analytical performance. Accordingly, the analytical system exhibited a wide linear concentration range from 1 to 30 µM with sub-micromolar limits of detection and high sensitivity. This performance is similar to other reported electrochemical sensors, but with the advantage of using an unmodified SPE, thus avoiding costly and complex functionalization of the SPE. Finally, the methodology was evaluated in diluted oral fluid samples spiked with illicit drugs. Overall, this work describes a simple, rapid, portable, and sensitive method for the detection of illicit drugs aiming to provide oral fluid testing opportunities to LEAs. |
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000701915600005 |
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2021-08-27 |
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0925-4005 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 5.401 |
Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:181307 |
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7912 |
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Parrilla, M.; Montiel, F.N.; Van Durme, F.; De Wael, K. |
Title |
Derivatization of amphetamine to allow its electrochemical detection in illicit drug seizures |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Sensors And Actuators B-Chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
Volume |
337 |
Issue |
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Pages |
129819 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Amphetamine (AMP) is posing critical issues in our society being one of the most encountered drugs-of-abuse in the current illicit market. The continuous drug production in Europe urges the development of new tools for the rapid on-site determination of illicit drugs such as AMP. However, the direct electrochemical detection of AMP is a challenge because the molecule is non-electroactive at the potential window of conventional graphite SPEs. For this reason, a derivatization step is needed to convert the primary amine into an electroactive oxidizable group. Herein, the rapid electrochemical detection of AMP in seized samples based on the derivatization by 1,2-naphthoquinone-4-sulfonate (NQS) is presented by using square wave voltammetry (SWV) at graphite screen-printed electrodes (SPEs). First, a detailed optimization of the key parameters and the analytical performance is provided. The method showed a sensitivity of 7.9 µA mM-1 within a linear range from 50 to 500 µM, a limit of detection of 22.2 µM, and excellent reproducibility (RSD = 4.3%, n = 5 at 500 µM). Subsequently, the effect of NQS on common cutting agents for the selective detection of AMP is addressed. The comparison of the method with drugs-of-abuse containing secondary and tertiary amines confirms the selectivity of the method. Finally, the concept is applied to quantify AMP in 20 seized samples provided by forensic laboratories, exhibiting an accuracy of 97.3 ± 10.5%. Overall, the fast analysis of samples with the electrochemical profiling of derivatized AMP exhibits a straightforward on-site screening aiming to facilitate the tasks of law enforcement agents in the field. |
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000640386500001 |
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2021-03-19 |
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0925-4005 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 5.401 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:176353 |
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7762 |
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Chizhov, As.; Rumyantseva, Mn.; Drozdov, Ka.; Krylov, Iv.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; Filatova, Dg.; Khmelevsky, No.; Kozlovsky, Vf.; Maltseva, Ln.; Gaskov, Am. |
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Photoresistive gas sensor based on nanocrystalline ZnO sensitized with colloidal perovskite CsPbBr3 nanocrystals |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Sensors And Actuators B-Chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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329 |
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129035 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The development of sensor materials of which gas sensitivity activates under light illumination is of great importance for the design of portable gas analyzers with low power consumption. In the present work a ZnO/CsPbBr3 nanocomposite based on nanocrystalline ZnO and colloidal cubic-shaped perovskite CsPbBr3 nanocrystals (NCs) capped by oleic acide and oleylamine was synthesized. The individual materials and obtained nanocomposite are characterized by x-ray diffraction, low-temperature nitrogen adsorption, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy with energy-dispersive Xray spectroscopy mapping and UV-vis absorption spectroscopy. The spectral dependence of the photoconductivity of the ZnO/CsPbBr3 nanocomposite reveals a well-defined peak that strongly correlates with the its optical absorption spectrum. The nanocomposite ZnO/CsPbBr3 shows enhanced photoresponse under visible light illumination (lambda(max) = 470 nm, 8 mW/cm(2)) in air, oxygen and argone, compared with pure nanocrystalline ZnO. Under periodic illumination in the temperature range of 25-100 degrees C, the ZnO/CsPbBr3 nanocomposite shows a sensor response to 0.5-3.0 ppm NO2, unlike pure nanocrystalline ZnO matrix, which demonstrates sensor sensitivity to NO2 under the same conditions above 100 degrees C. The effects of humidity on the sensor signal and photoresponse are also discussed. |
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000612060700009 |
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2020-10-25 |
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0925-4005 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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5.401 |
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OpenAccess |
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The reported study was funded by RFBR according to the research project N◦ 18-33-01004 and in part by a grant from the St. Petersburg State University – Event 3-2018 (id: 46380300). Element mapping for sensors were supported by M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University Program of Development (X-ray fluorescence spectrometer Tornado M4 plus). |
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Most recent IF: 5.401 |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:176123 |
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6707 |
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Rahemi, V.; Trashin, S.; Hafideddine, Z.; Meynen, V.; Van Doorslaer, S.; De Wael, K. |
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Enzymatic sensor for phenols based on titanium dioxide generating surface confined ROS after treatment with H2O2 |
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A1 Journal article |
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2019 |
Publication |
Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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283 |
Issue |
283 |
Pages |
343-348 |
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A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a popular material as host matrix for enzymes. We now evidence that TiO2 can accumulate and retain reactive oxygen species after treatment by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and support redox cycling of a phenolic analyte between horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and an electrode. The proposed detection scheme is identical to that of second generation biosensors, but the measuring solution requires no dissolved H2O2. This significantly simplifies the analysis and overcomes issues related to H2O2 being present (or generated) in the solution. The modified electrodes showed rapid stabilization of the baseline, a low noise level, fast realization of a steady-state current response, and, in addition, improved sensitivity and limit of detection compared to the conventional approach, i.e. in the presence of H2O2 in the measuring solution. Hydroquinone, 4-aminophenol, and other phenolic compounds were successfully detected at sub-μM concentrations. Particularly, a linear response in the concentration range between 0.025 and 2 μM and LOD of 24 nM was demonstrated for 4-aminophenol. The proposed sensor design goes beyond the traditional concept with three sensors generations offering a new possibility for the development of enzymatic sensors based on peroxidases and the formation of ROS on titania after treatment with H2O2. |
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000455854000043 |
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2018-12-10 |
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0925-4005 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
1 |
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; The authors thank the University of Antwerp for GOA funding and the Scientific Research-Flanders (FWO) (grant 12T4219N). V. Rahemi is financially supported through a postdoctoral fellowship of the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO). ; |
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Most recent IF: 5.401 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:155665 |
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5605 |
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Marikutsa, A.; Yang, L.; Rumyantseva, M.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; Gaskov, A. |
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Sensitivity of nanocrystalline tungsten oxide to CO and ammonia gas determined by surface catalysts |
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A1 Journal article |
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2018 |
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Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
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277 |
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336-346 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Nanocrystalline tungsten oxide with variable particle size and surface area was synthesized by aqueous deposition and heat treatment for use in resistive gas sensors. Surface modification with 1 wt.% Pd and Ru was performed by impregnation to improve the sensitivity to CO and ammonia. Acid and oxidation surface sites were evaluated by temperature-programmed techniques using probe molecules. The surface acidity dropped with increasing particle size, and was weakly affected by additives. Lower crystallinity of WO3 and the presence of Ru species favoured temperature-programmed reduction of the materials. Modifying WO3 increased its sensitivity, to CO at ambient condition for modification by Pd and to NH3 at elevated temperature for Ru modification. An in situ infrared study of the gas – solid interaction showed that the catalytic additives change the interaction route of tungsten oxide with the target gases and make the reception of detected molecules independent of the semiconductor oxide matrix. |
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2018-09-09 |
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0925-4005 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:156219 |
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8513 |
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Rumyantseva, M.N.; Vladimirova, S.A.; Vorobyeva, N.A.; Giebelhaus, I.; Mathur, S.; Chizhov, A.S.; Khmelevsky, N.O.; Aksenenko, A.Y.; Kozlovsky, V.F.; Karakulina, O.M.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Gaskov, A.M. |
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p -CoO x / n -SnO 2 nanostructures: New highly selective materials for H 2 S detection |
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A1 Journal article |
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2017 |
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Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
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Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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Nanostructures p-CoOx/n-SnO2 based on tin oxide nanowires have been prepared by two step CVD technique and characterized in detail by XRD, XRF, XPS, HAADF-STEM imaging and EDX-STEM mapping. Depending on the temperature of decomposition of cobalt complex during the second step of CVD synthesis of nanostructures cobalt oxide forms a coating and/or isolated nanoparticles on SnO2 nanowire surface. It was found that cobalt presents in +2 and +3 oxidation states. The measurements of gas sensor properties have been carried out during exposure to CO (14 ppm), NH3 (21 ppm), and H2S (2 ppm) in dry air. The opposite trends were observed in the effect of cobalt oxide on the SnO2 gas sensitivity when detecting CO or NH3 in comparison to H2S. The decrease of sensor signal toward CO and NH3 was attributed to high catalytic activity of Co3O4 in oxidation of these gases. Contrary, the significant increase of sensor signal in the presence of H2S was attributed to the formation of metallic cobalt sulfide and removal of the barrier between p-CoOx and n-SnO2. This effect provides an excellent selectivity of p-CoOx/n-SnO2 nanostructures in H2S detection. |
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2017-08-17 |
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0925-4005 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
13 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access: Available from 10.10.2019
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ERA-Net.Plus, 096 FONSENS ; |
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Most recent IF: 5.401 |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:145926 |
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4710 |
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Pilehvar, S.; Reinemann, C.; Bottari, F.; Vanderleyden, E.; Van Vlierberghe, S.; Blust, R.; Strehlitz, B.; De Wael, K. |
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A joint action of aptamers and gold nanoparticles chemically trapped on a glassy carbon support for the electrochemical sensing of ofloxacin |
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A1 Journal article |
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2017 |
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Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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240 |
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1024-1035 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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A joint action of ssDNA aptamers and electrochemistry is a key element in developing successful biosensing platforms, since aptamers are capable of binding various targets with high specificity, and electrochemistry is one of the most sensitive techniques for on-site detections. A continuous search for improved immobilization and sensing strategies of aptamers on transducer surfaces resulted in the strategy presented in this article. The strategy is based on the covalent attachment of gold nanoparticles on the surface of glassy carbon electrodes through sulfhydryl-terminated monolayer, acting as a glue to connect AuNPs on the electrode. The covalently attached gold nanoparticles modified glassy carbon electrodes have been applied for the efficient immobilization of thiolated ssDNA probes, with a surface coverage of about 8.54 × 1013 molecules cm−2 which was 7-fold higher than that on the electrochemically deposited gold nanoparticles. Consequently, improved sensitivity, good reproducibility and stability are achieved for electrochemical aptasensor. Combined with the high affinity and specificity of an aptamer, a simple, novel, rapid, sensitive and label-free electrochemical aptasensor was successfully fabricated for ofloxacin (OFL) detection. The linear dynamic range of the sensor varies between 5 × 10−8 to 2 × 10−5 M OFL with a detection limit of 1 × 10−9 M OFL. A potential application in environmental monitoring was demonstrated by using this sensing strategy for the determination of OFL in (experimentally spiked) real samples such as tap water and effluent of sewage treatment plant. The proposed nanoaptasensor combines the advantages of the covalent attachment of neatly arranged AuNPs (enlarged active surface area and strengthened electrochemical signal) and the elimination of labels for the amplified detection of OFL, with the covalent attachment of highly specific aptamers to the surface of the modified electrode. |
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2016-09-16 |
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0925-4005 |
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Impact Factor |
5.401 |
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21 |
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; This work was financially supported by the University of Antwerp (BOF), The Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and The Hercules Foundation. S. P. is thankful to UA for DOCPRO financial support. C.R. and B.S. acknowledge funding by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) under contract no. 03X0094B. ; |
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Most recent IF: 5.401 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:135410 |
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5682 |
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Qurashi, A.; Rather, J.A.; Yamazaki, T.; Sohail, M.; De Wael, K.; Merzougui, B.; Hakeem, A.S. |
Title |
Swift electrochemical detection of paraben an endocrine disruptor by In2O3 nanobricks |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
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Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
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Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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221 |
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167-171 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Novel indium oxide (In2O3) nanobricks have been prepared by template-less and surfactant-free hydrothermal synthesis method and were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy and field emission scanning electronic microscopy (FESEM). The synthesized In2O3 nanobricks were successfully immobilized on the surface of glassy carbon electrode for the detection of Parabens (butylparaben). Owing to the unique structure and intriguing properties of these In2O3 nanobricks, the nanostructured thin-film electrode has shown an obvious electrocatalytic activity for the detection of butylparaben (BP). The detection limit (LOD) was estimated as 3 s/m and the sensitivity (LOQ) was calculated as 10 s/m and were found to be 0.08 μM and 0.26 μA μM−1 cm−2 respectively. This sensor showed high sensitivity compared with the reported electrochemical sensors for the detection of BP. The fabricated sensor was successfully applied for the detection of butyl paraben in real cosmetic samples with good recovery ranging from 96.0 to 100.3%. |
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2015-06-23 |
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0925-4005 |
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5.401 |
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11 |
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Most recent IF: 5.401; 2015 IF: 4.097 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:127463 |
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5859 |
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Cánovas, R.; Daems, E.; Langley, A.R.; De Wael, K. |
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Are aptamer-based biosensing approaches a good choice for female fertility monitoring? A comprehensive review |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
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Biosensors and bioelectronics |
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220 |
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114881-18 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
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The WHO estimates that 8–10% of couples are facing fertility problems, often due to inaccuracy in predicting the female's ovulation period controlled by four key hormones. The quantification and monitoring of such key hormones are crucial for the early identification of infertility, but also in improving therapeutic management associated with hormonal imbalance. In this review, we extensively summarize and discuss: i) drawbacks of laboratory methods for fertility testing (costly, invasive, complex) and commercially available point-of-care tests (measuring only one/two of the four key hormones), ii) the understanding of different biosensors for fertility monitoring, and iii) an in-depth classification and overview of aptamer-based sensing of the hormones of interest. This review provides insights on hormone detection strategies for fertility, with a focus on the classification of the current ‘aptasensing’ strategies, aiming to assist as a basic guide for the development of accurate fertility window monitoring tools based on aptamers. |
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2022-11-07 |
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0956-5663 |
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12.6 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 12.6; 2023 IF: 7.78 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:191711 |
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Parrilla, M.; Vanhooydonck, A.; Watts, R.; De Wael, K. |
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Wearable wristband-based electrochemical sensor for the detection of phenylalanine in biofluids |
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A1 Journal article |
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2022 |
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Biosensors and bioelectronics |
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197 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Product development; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
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Wearable electrochemical sensors are driven by the user-friendly capability of on-site detection of key biomarkers for health management. Despite the advances in biomolecule monitoring such as glucose, still, several unmet clinical challenges need to be addressed. For example, patients suffering from phenylketonuria (PKU) should be able to monitor their phenylalanine (PHE) level in a rapid, decentralized, and affordable manner to avoid high levels of PHE in the body which can lead to a profound and irreversible mental disability. Herein, we report a wearable wristband electrochemical sensor for the monitoring of PHE tackling the necessity of controlling PHE levels in PHE hydroxylase deficiency patients. The proposed electrochemical sensor is based on a screen-printed electrode (SPE) modified with a membrane consisting of Nafion, to avoid interferences in biofluids. The membrane also consists of sodium 1,2-naphthoquinone-4-sulphonate for the in situ derivatization of PHE into an electroactive product, allowing its electrochemical oxidation at the surface of the SPE in alkaline conditions. Importantly, the electrochemical sensor is integrated into a wristband configuration to enhance user interaction and engage the patient with PHE self-monitoring. Besides, a paper-based sampling strategy is designed to alkalinize the real sample without the need for sample pretreatment, and thus simplify the analytical process. Finally, the wearable device is tested for the determination of PHE in saliva and blood serum. The proposed wristband-based sensor is expected to impact the PKU self-monitoring, facilitating the daily lives of PKU patients toward optimal therapy and disease management. |
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2021-11-02 |
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0956-5663 |
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OpenAccess |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:183086 |
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8957 |
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Thiruvottriyur Shanmugam, S.; Trashin, S.; De Wael, K. |
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Singlet oxygen-based photoelectrochemical detection of DNA |
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A1 Journal article |
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2022 |
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Biosensors and bioelectronics |
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195 |
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113652 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
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The current work, designed for the photoelectrochemical detection of DNA, evaluates light-responsive DNA probes carrying molecular photosensitizers generating singlet oxygen (1O2). We take advantage of their chromophore’s ability to produce 1O2 upon photoexcitation and subsequent photocurrent response. Type I, fluorescent and type II photosensitizers were studied using diode lasers at 406 nm blue, 532 nm green and 659 nm red lasers in the presensce and absence of a redox reporter, hydroquinone (HQ). Only type II photosensitizers (producing 1O2) resulted in a noticeable photocurrent in 1–4 nA range upon illumination, in particular, dissolved DNA probes labeled with chlorin e6 and erythrosine were found to give a well-detectable photocurrent response in the presence of HQ. Whereas, Type I photosensitizers and fluorescent chromophores generate negligible photocurrents (<0.15 nA). The analytical performance of the sensing system was evaluated using a magnetic beads-based DNA assay on disposable electrode platforms, with a focus to enhance the sensitivity and robustness of the technique in detecting complementary DNA targets. Amplified photocurrent responses in the range of 70–100 nA were obtained and detection limits of 17 pM and 10 pM were achieved using magnetic beads-captured chlorin e6 and erythrosine labeled DNA probes respectively. The presented novel photoelectrochemical detection can further be optimized and employed in applications for which enzymatic amplification such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is not applicable owing to their limitations and as an effective alternative to colorimetric detection when rapid detection of specific nucleic acid targets is required. |
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000705223300003 |
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2021-09-23 |
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0956-5663 |
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OpenAccess |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:181796 |
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8930 |
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Rumyantseva, M.N.; Vladimirova, S.A.; Platonov, V.B.; Chizhov, A.S.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; Khmelevsky, N.O.; Gaskov, A.M. |
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Sub-ppm H2S sensing by tubular ZnO-Co3O4 nanofibers |
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A1 Journal article |
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2020 |
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Sensors And Actuators B-Chemical |
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Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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307 |
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127624 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Tubular ZnO – Co3O4 nanofibers were co-electrospun from polymer solution containing zinc and cobalt acetates. Phase composition, cobalt electronic state and element distribution in the fibers were investigated by XRD, SEM, HRTEM, HAADF-STEM with EDX mapping, and XPS. Bare ZnO has high selective sensitivity to NO and NO2, while ZnO-Co3O4 composites demonstrate selective sensitivity to H2S in dry and humid air. This effect is discussed in terms of transformation of cobalt oxides into cobalt sulfides and change in the acidity of ZnO oxide surface upon cobalt doping. Reduction in response and recovery time is attributed to the formation of a tubular structure facilitating gas transport through the sensitive layer. |
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2019-12-24 |
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0925-4005 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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5.401 |
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Not_Open_Access |
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This work was supported by RFBR grants No. 18-03-00091 and No. 18-03-00580. |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:166449 |
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6343 |
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Teymourian, H.; Parrilla, M.; Sempionatto, J.R.; Montiel, N.F.; Barfidokht, A.; Van Echelpoel, R.; De Wael, K.; Wang, J. |
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Wearable Electrochemical Sensors for the Monitoring and Screening of Drugs |
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A1 Journal article |
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2020 |
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Acs Sensors |
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Acs Sensors |
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5 |
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9 |
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2679-2700 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Wearable electrochemical sensors capable of noninvasive monitoring of chemical markers represent a rapidly emerging digital-health technology. Recent advances toward wearable continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems have ignited tremendous interest in expanding such sensor technology to other important fields. This article reviews for the first time wearable electrochemical sensors for monitoring therapeutic drugs and drugs of abuse. This rapidly emerging class of drug-sensing wearable devices addresses the growing demand for personalized medicine, toward improved therapeutic outcomes while minimizing the side effects of drugs and the related medical expenses. Continuous, noninvasive monitoring of therapeutic drugs within bodily fluids empowers clinicians and patients to correlate the pharmacokinetic properties with optimal outcomes by realizing patient-specific dose regulation and tracking dynamic changes in pharmacokinetics behavior while assuring the medication adherence of patients. Furthermore, wearable electrochemical drug monitoring devices can also serve as powerful screening tools in the hands of law enforcement agents to combat drug trafficking and support on-site forensic investigations. The review covers various wearable form factors developed for noninvasive monitoring of therapeutic drugs in different body fluids and toward on-site screening of drugs of abuse. The future prospects of such wearable drug monitoring devices are presented with the ultimate goals of introducing accurate real-time drug monitoring protocols and autonomous closed-loop platforms toward precise dose regulation and optimal therapeutic outcomes. Finally, current unmet challenges and existing gaps are discussed for motivating future technological innovations regarding personalized therapy. The current pace of developments and the tremendous market opportunities for such wearable drug monitoring platforms are expected to drive intense future research and
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2020-09-25 |
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2379-3694 |
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8.9 |
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Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, 833787 ; Center of Wearable Sensors, University of California San Diego; |
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Most recent IF: 8.9; 2020 IF: NA |
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AXES @ axes @c:irua:170894 |
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6436 |
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Yagmurcukardes, N.; Bayram, A.; Aydin, H.; Yagmurcukardes, M.; Acikbas, Y.; Peeters, F.M.; Celebi, C. |
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Anisotropic etching of CVD grown graphene for ammonia sensing |
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A1 Journal article |
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2022 |
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IEEE sensors journal |
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Ieee Sens J |
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22 |
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5 |
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3888-3895 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Bare chemical vapor deposition (CVD) grown graphene (GRP) was anisotropically etched with various etching parameters. The morphological and structural characterizations were carried out by optical microscopy and the vibrational properties substrates were obtained by Raman spectroscopy. The ammonia adsorption and desorption behavior of graphene-based sensors were recorded via quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) measurements at room temperature. The etched samples for ambient NH3 exhibited nearly 35% improvement and showed high resistance to humidity molecules when compared to bare graphene. Besides exhibiting promising sensitivity to NH3 molecules, the etched graphene-based sensors were less affected by humidity. The experimental results were collaborated by Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations and it was shown that while water molecules fragmented into H and O, NH3 interacts weakly with EGPR2 sample which reveals the enhanced sensing ability of EGPR2. Apparently, it would be more suitable to use EGRP2 in sensing applications due to its sensitivity to NH3 molecules, its stability, and its resistance to H2O molecules in humid ambient. |
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2022-01-24 |
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1530-437x; 1558-1748 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.3 |
Times cited |
4 |
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Most recent IF: 4.3 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:187257 |
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7126 |
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Daems, D.; Rutten, I.; Bath, J.; Decrop, D.; Van Gorp, H.; Pérez Ruiz, E.; De Feyter, S.; Turberfield, A.J.; Lammertyn, J. |
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Controlling the bioreceptor spatial distribution at the nanoscale for single molecule counting in microwell arrays |
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A1 Journal article |
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2019 |
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ACS sensors |
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4 |
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9 |
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2327-2335 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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The ability to detect low concentrations of protein biomarkers is crucial for the early-stage detection of many diseases and therefore indispensable for improving diagnostic devices for healthcare. Here, we demonstrate that by integrating DNA nanotechnologies like DNA origami and aptamers, we can design innovative biosensing concepts for reproducible and sensitive detection of specific targets. DNA origami structures decorated with aptamers were studied as a novel tool to structure the biosensor surface with nanoscale precision in a digital detection bioassay, enabling control of the density, orientation, and accessibility of the bioreceptor to optimize the interaction between target and aptamer. DNA origami was used to control the spatial distribution of an in-house-generated aptamer on superparamagnetic microparticles, resulting in an origami-linked digital aptamer bioassay to detect the main peanut antigen Ara h1 with 2-fold improved signal-to-noise ratio and 15-fold improved limit of detection compared to a digital bioassay without DNA origami. Moreover, the sensitivity achieved was 4 orders of magnitude higher than commercially available and literature-reported enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay techniques. In conclusion, this novel and innovative approach to engineer biosensing interfaces will be of major interest to scientists and clinicians looking for new molecular insights and ultrasensitive detection of a broad range of targets, and, for the next generation of diagnostics. |
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2019-08-22 |
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2379-3694 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:166106 |
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7730 |
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