The Fatty Acid Compositions, Irritation Properties, and Potential Applications of Oil in Nanoemulsion Development.

This study aimed to characterize and investigate the potential of the oils from , , and to be used in nanoemulsions. The oils were extracted by a cold press method and characterized for their fatty acid profiles. Their irritation effects on the chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) were evaluated, along with investigations of solubility and the required hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (RHLB).

Determination of Albumin, Glucose, and Creatinine Employing a Single Sequential Injection Lab-at-Valve with Mono-Segmented Flow System Enabling In-Line Dilution, In-Line Single-Standard Calibration, and In-Line Standard Addition.

A mono-segmented sequential injection lab-at-valve (SI-LAV) system for the determination of albumin, glucose, and creatinine, three key biomarkers in diabetes screening and diagnosis, was developed as a single system for multi-analyte analysis. The mono-segmentation technique was employed for in-line dilution, in-line single-standard calibration, and in-line standard addition. This made adjustments to the sample preparation step easy unlike the batch-wise method.

A simple platform with moving drops for downscaling chemical analysis incorporating smartphone detection.

A simple cost-effective device for downscaling chemical analysis with microliter-scale dropwise handing and smartphone detection is proposed. The platform was made from easily available materials. Drops of constant volume of analyte and reagent were placed onto a channel then moved by gravity force to mix and react with each other.

Towards Green Titration: Batchwise Titration with Reusable Solid Sorbed Indicators.

We propose the creation of reusable indicator-sorbed-solids, using anion-exchange resins or kaolin as supports, with the aim to reduce chemical use towards green analytical chemistry. Indicators (phenolphthalein, thymol blue and butterfly pea flower extract as a natural indicator) sorbed on a solid support, were employed in acid-base titration, in both homogenous aqueous and heterogenous aqueous organic phases. Applications of the developed techniques to some real samples, such as vinegar, colored fruit juice and vegetable oil, have been demonstrated.

Towards Green Titration: Downscaling the Sequential Injection Analysis Lab-at-valve Titration System with the Stepwise Addition of a Titrant.

A downscaling in true titration based on a simple sequential injection analysis-lab-at-valve (SIA-LAV) has been proposed. A titrant solution was stepwise aspirated into a titration LAV chamber and a titration curve was obtained by monitoring the change in the solution color spectroscopically. This fully-automated SIA-LAV system required less volume of the sample/reagents, only a micro-liter scale, compared to the conventional method.

Green assay of anionic surfactant via ion-association with methylene blue sorbed on polyurethane foam monolithic rod and using a smartphone.

Anionic surfactant as sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) can be assayed by using methylene blue (MB). The ion-association of SDS-MB can be extracted solventless but sorbed on a specified polyurethane foam (PUF) monolithic rod, prepared in the lab by mixing polyether with methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI). The blue product (the ion-association of SDS-MB) on the rod can be followed by a smartphone (iPhone 6S).

Application of a webcam camera as a cost-effective sensor with image processing for dual electrochemical - colorimetric detection system.

A webcam camera as an alternative cost-effective colorimetric sensor for the simple dual electrochemical - colorimetric detection system is proposed. Performance test of the system was investigated through electrochemical and colorimetric behaviors of redox reactions of potassium ferrocyanide complex. Image processing with two color systems, RGB and HSV, was applied together with various electrochemical techniques.

Noodle based analytical devices for cost effective green chemical analysis.

Noodle based analytical devices are proposed for cost effective green chemical analysis. Two noodle based analytical platforms have been examined. Conditions for flow with laminar behaviors could be established.

Applications of everyday IT and communications devices in modern analytical chemistry: A review.

This paper reviews the development and recent use of everyday communications and IT equipment (mobile phones, digital cameras, scanners, webcams, etc) as detection devices for colorimetric chemistries. Such devices can readily be applied for visible detection using reaction formats such as microfluidic paper based analytical devices (µPADs), indicator papers, and well plate reaction vessels. Their use is highly advantageous with respect to cost, simplicity and portability, and offers many opportunities in the areas of point of care diagnosis, and at-site monitoring of environmental, agricultural, food and beverage parameters.

Exploiting green analytical procedures for acidity and iron assays employing flow analysis with simple natural reagent extracts.

Green analytical methods employing flow analysis with simple natural reagent extracts have been exploited. Various formats of flow based analysis systems including a single line FIA, a simple lab on chip with webcam camera detector, and a newly developed simple lab on chip system with reflective absorption detection and the simple extracts from some available local plants including butterfly pea flower, orchid flower, and beet root were investigated and shown to be useful as alternative self indicator reagents for acidity assay. Various tea drinks were explored to be used for chromogenic reagents in iron determination.

Webcam camera as a detector for a simple lab-on-chip time based approach.

A modification of a webcam camera for use as a small and low cost detector was demonstrated with a simple lab-on-chip reactor. Real time continuous monitoring of the reaction zone could be done. Acid-base neutralization with phenolphthalein indicator was used as a model reaction.