Publications by authors named "Christos Kokkinos"

This work reports the development of low-cost and rapid multiplexed colorimetric assay of antioxidants (total phenolics, antioxidant capacity, flavonoids and anthocyanins) in wines at daisy-shaped fluidic paper-based analytical devices (PADs). The desired fluidic patterns were formed on paper by pen drawing and colorimetric reagents were immobilized at the 6 peripheral test zones. The sample was added at the central sample zone, migrated to the test zones and reacted with the immobilized reagents producing characteristic colors that were captured and analyzed.

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Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a glycoprotein widely used as a tumor marker. In this work, a colorimetric lateral flow immunosensor is developed for rapid and low-cost quantification of CEA in human blood serum. The immunosensor consists of a glass fiber sample/conjugation pad, a nitrocellulose detection pad and a cellulose absorption pad.

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In this work, a simple and cost-efficient aptasensor strip is developed for the rapid detection of OTA in food samples. The biosensor is based on the lateral flow assay concept using an OTA-specific aptamer for biorecognition of the target analyte. The strip consists of a sample pad, a conjugate pad, a nitrocellulose membrane (NC) and an absorbent pad.

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Aptamers are short oligonucleotides designed to possess high binding affinity towards specific target compounds (ions, molecules, or cells). Due to their function and unique advantages, aptamers are considered viable alternatives to antibodies as biorecognition elements in bioassays and biosensors. On the other hand, paper-based devices (PADs) have emerged as a promising and powerful technology for the fabrication of low-cost analytical tools, mainly intended for on-site and point-of-care applications.

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The fabrication of a low-cost eco-friendly sensor platform for the voltammetric determination of trace metals by electrochemical stripping analysis is reported. Plastic conductive electrodes were manufactured via injection moulding from polysterene reinforced with carbon fibres. The platform comprises a carbon counter electrode, a working electrode modified with bismuth nanoparticles generated by spark discharge and a reference electrode coated with AgCl.

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In this work, a simple, fast, and sensitive voltammetric method for the trace determination of the alkaloid drug colchicine (Colc) using a 3D-printed device is described. The electrochemical method was based on the adsorptive accumulation of the drug at a carbon-black polylactic acid (CB/PLA) working electrode, followed by voltammetric determination of the accumulated species. The plastic sensor was printed in a single step by a low-cost dual extruder 3D-printer and featured three CB/PLA electrodes (serving as working, reference, and counter electrodes) and a holder, printed from a non-conductive PLA filament.

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Mercury is a toxic environmental contaminant that can cause serious health problems. This work describes a new type of eco-friendly three-electrode plastic sensor chip for the determination of trace Hg(II) by means of anodic stripping voltammetry (ASV). The sensor chip is entirely fabricated by injection moulding, which is a sustainable manufacturing method, and consists of three conductive carbon-based electrodes embedded in a plastic holder while the reference electrode is coated with Ag using e-beam evaporation.

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Estimation of glucose (GLU) levels in the human organism is very important in the diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes. Scientific advances in nanomaterials have led to the construction of new generations of enzymatic-free GLU sensors. In this work, an innovative 3D-printed device modified with a water-stable and non-toxic metal-organic framework of iron (Fe(II)-MOF), which serves as a nanozyme, has been developed for the voltammetric determination of GLU in artificial sweat.

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Since wood is a renewable, biodegradable naturally occurring material, the development of conductive patterns on wood substrates is a new and innovative chapter in sustainable electronics and sensors. Herein, we describe the first wooden (bio)sensing device fabricated via diode laser-induced graphitization. For this purpose, a wooden tongue depressor (WTD) is laser-treated and converted to an electrochemical multiplex biosensing device for oral fluid analysis.

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In this work, a 3D printed sensor modified with a water-stable complex of Fe(III) basic benzoate is presented for the voltammetric detection of glucose (GLU) in acidic epidermal skin conditions. The GLU sensor was produced by the drop-casting of Fe(III)-cluster ethanolic mixture on the surface of a 3D printed electrode fabricated by a carbon black loaded polylactic acid filament. The oxidation of GLU was electrocatalyzed by Fe(III), which was electrochemically generated in-situ by the Fe(III)-cluster precursor.

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Objectives: Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is a promising technique for fabricating custom orthodontic metallic appliances. Aim of this study was to assess the effect of intraoral aging on the mechanical / electrochemical properties of 3D-printed orthodontic metallic appliances.

Methods: Twelve molar orthodontic distalization appliances 3D-printed from cobalt chromium (Co-Cr) alloy were retrieved after intraoral use and twenty blocks fabricated under similar conditions were used as control.

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Objective: To characterize the effect of elemental composition and manufacturing process on the electrochemical properties of Co-Cr-Mo, Co-Cr-W and Co-Cr-Mo-W alloys.

Methods: Six Co-Cr based alloys were included in this study. All alloys are Co-Cr based alloys, classified in three different types according to their elemental composition.

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The fabrication of fully ink-drawn fluidic electrochemical paper-based analytical devices (ePADs) is reported for the determination of trace Pb(II) and Cd(II) by differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetry (DPASV). The fluidic pattern was formed on the paper substrate using an inexpensive computer-controlled x-y plotter and a commercial hydrophobic marker pen. Then, electrodes were deposited on the devices using a second x-y plotting step with a commercial technical pen filled with a graphite-based conductive ink prepared in house.

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In-house digital fabrication of low-cost sensors that can on-site and rapidly detect adulteration of alcoholic beverages with sedation drugs (known as date rape drugs, (DRDs)) and analgesics is of great importance for everyday consumers and supervisory authorities. DRDs and analgesics are administrated in spirits for "drug-facilitated sexual assault" crimes and for the reduction of the following day hangover caused by low-quality spirits, respectively. This work describes, a novel "do-it-yourself" wearable 3D printed electrochemical finger (e-finger), which enables direct, rapid, and multianalyte self-testing of the main DRDs (flunitrazepam, scopolamine, ketamine) and paracetamol via direct immersing into a spirit shot.

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The low-cost e-fabrication of specialized multianalyte biosensors within the point-of-care (POC) settings in a few minutes remains a great challenge. Unlike prefabricated biosensors, 3D printing seems to be able to meet this challenge, empowering the end user with the freedom to create on-demand devices adapted to immediate bioanalytical need. Here, we describe a novel miniature all-3D-printed 4-electrode biochip, capable of the simultaneous determination of different biomarkers in a single assay.

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This work reports the fabrication of integrated electrochemical fluidic paper-based analytical devices (ePADs) using a marker pen drawing and screen-printing. Electrodes were deposited on paper using screen-printing with conductive carbon ink. Then, the desired fluidic patterns were formed on the paper substrate by drawing with a commercial hydrophobic marker pen using an inexpensive computer-controlled x-y plotter.

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In this work, we developed a novel all-3D-printed device for the simple determination of quetiapine fumarate (QF) via voltammetric mode. The device was printed through a one-step process by a dual-extruder 3D printer and it features three thermoplastic electrodes (printed from a carbon black-loaded polylactic acid (PLA)) and an electrode holder printed from a non-conductive PLA filament. The integrated 3D-printed device can be printed on-field and it qualifies as a ready-to-use sensor, since it does not require any post-treatment (i.

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In this paper, a 3D-printed microfluidic device is described which is suitable for sequential injection/anodic stripping voltammetric (SIA-ASV) determination of Pb(II) and Cd(II). The fluidic device is manufactured by 3D-printing in a single-step using a dual extruder 3D printer. The device is composed of a microfluidic cell (printed from a non-conductive polylactic acid (PLA) filament) and of 3 electrodes (printed from a conductive carbon-loaded PLA filament) which are integrated within the fluidic cell.

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Nowadays, there is increased demand for wearable sensors for sweat glucose monitoring in order to facilitate diabetes management in a patient-friendly and noninvasive manner. This work describes a wearable glucose monitoring device in the form of an electrochemical ring (e-ring) fabricated by 3D printing. The 3D-printed e-ring consists of three carbon-based plastic electrodes (fabricated using a conductive filament) integrated at the inner side of a ring-shaped flexible plastic holder (fabricated using a nonconductive filament).

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Flunitrazepam is an extremely potent benzodiazepine sedative which is associated with "drug-facilitated sexual assault" when administered within an alcoholic drink. This work describes a simple electrochemical method for on-site rapid detection of flunitrazepam in untreated spirits (whiskey, vodka and gin) using a single-use screen-printed sensor (featuring graphite working and auxiliary electrodes and an Ag/AgCl reference electrode) in a dry reagent format. Analysis was performed by placing a drop of sample on the sensor, which was previously coated with dry KCl, and recording selected reduction/oxidation peaks of the target compound in a cyclic voltammetry scan.

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In this work, a voltammetric method based on a metal organic framework (Ca-MOF)-modified carbon paste electrode for lead determination was developed. The MOF-based electrode was packed in a new type of 3D-printed syringe-type integrated device, which was entirely fabricated by a dual extruder 3D printer. After optimization of the operational parameters, a limit of detection of 0.

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In this work, we describe a novel electrochemical cell-on-a-chip device fabricated entirely by 3D printing. The device was 3D-printed via a single-step process using a dual extruder 3D printer and is composed of a transparent miniature cell (printed from a polylactic acid non-conductive filament) with 3 electrodes integrated on the sides of the vessel (printed from a carbon-loaded acrylonitrile butadiene styrene conductive filament). The integrated cell-on-a-chip device costs only $0.

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This work describes a novel electrochemical sensor fabricated by an injection molding process. This device features a conductive polymer electrode encased in a plastic holder and electroplated in situ with a thin antimony film. The antimony film sensor was applied to the determination of Pb(II) and Cd(II) by anodic stripping voltammetry (ASV).

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This work reviews the field of DNA biosensors based on electrochemical determination of nanoparticle labels. These labeling platforms contain the attachment of metal nanoparticles (NPs) or quantum dots (QDs) on the target DNA or on a biorecognition reporting probe. Following the development of DNA bioassay, the nanotags are oxidized to ions, which are determined by voltammetric methods, such as pulse voltammetry (PV) and stripping voltammetry (SV).

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Flexible biosensors represent an increasingly important and rapidly developing field of research. Flexible materials offer several advantages as supports of biosensing platforms in terms of flexibility, weight, conformability, portability, cost, disposability and scope for integration. On the other hand, electrochemical detection is perfectly suited to flexible biosensing devices.

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