Determination of paclobutrazol using square wave voltammetry based on a molecularly imprinted polymer and boron-doped copper oxide/graphene nanocomposite.

In the present study, a novel voltammetric sensor based on a boron-doped copper oxide/graphene (B-CuO-Gr) nanocomposite and molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) was developed for the detection of paclobutrazol (PAC) in apple and orange juice samples. The B-CuO-Gr nanocomposite was prepared using sol-gel and calcination methods. After modifying glassy carbon electrodes with the B-CuO-Gr nanocomposite, PAC-imprinted electrodes were prepared in the presence of 100.

A Review Study on Molecularly Imprinting Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensors for Food Analysis.

Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensors have emerged as a powerful tool in biosensing applications due to their ability to provide sensitive and real-time detection of chemical and biological analytes. This review focuses on the development and application of molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP)-based SPR sensors for food analysis. By combining the high selectivity of molecular imprinting techniques with the sensitivity of SPR, these sensors offer significant advantages in detecting food contaminants and other target molecules.

Assessment of Acrylamide Levels by Advanced Molecularly Imprinted Polymer-Imprinted Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) Sensor Technology and Sensory Quality in Homemade Fried Potatoes.

This study evaluated acrylamide (AA) levels and various quality parameters in homemade fried potatoes prepared in different sizes by integrating principles from the Slow Food Movement with advanced sensor technology. To this aim, a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor based on a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) was first developed for the determination of AA in homemade fried potatoes at low levels, and the AA levels in the samples were established. First of all, monolayer formation of allyl mercaptane on the SPR chip surface was carried out to form double bonds that could polymerize on the chip surface.

Thiram Determination in Milk Samples by Surface Plasmon Resonance Based on Molecularly Imprinted Polymers and Sulphur-Doped Titanium Dioxide.

In this work, a new surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor based on sulphur-doped titanium dioxide (S-TiO) nanostructures and molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) was presented for thiram (THI) determination in milk samples. Firstly, the S-TiO nanomaterial with a high product yield was prepared by using a facile sol-gel hydrolysis technique with a high product yield. After that, UV polymerization was carried out for the preparation of the THI-imprinted SPR chip based on S-TiO using a mixture including ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) as the cross-linker, N,N'-azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) as the initiator, and methacryloylamidoglutamicacid (MAGA) as the monomer.

Electrochemical determination of fenitrothion pesticide based on ultrathin manganese oxide nanowires/molybdenum titanium carbide MXene ionic nanocomposite and molecularly imprinting polymer.

A novel molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensor is presented based on one-dimensional ultrathin manganese oxide nanowires/two-dimensional molybdenum titanium carbide MXene (MnONWs@MoTiC MXene) for fenitrothion (FEN) determination. After the synthesis of MnONWs@MoTiC MXene ionic nanocomposite was successfully completed with a facile hydrothermal and the pillaring methods, a new type molecular imprinted electrochemical sensor based on MnONWs@MoTiC MXene was constructed with cyclic voltammetry (CV) polymerization including pyrrole monomer and FEN target molecule. After the characterization studies including spectroscopic, electrochemical and microscopic methods, the analytical applications of the prepared sensor were performed.

A Novel Molecularly Imprinted Quartz Crystal Microbalance Sensor Based on Erbium Molybdate Incorporating Sulfur-Doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Dimethoate Determination in Apple Juice Samples.

Dimethoate (DIM) as an organophosphorus pesticide is widely utilized especially in the cultivation of vegetables and fruits due to its killing effect on harmful insects. However, unconscious use of DIM in large amounts can also cause serious health problems. For these reasons, rapid and reliable detection of DIM from food samples is significant.

A nivalenol imprinted quartz crystal microbalance sensor based on sulphur-incorporating cobalt ferrite and its application to rice samples.

Nivalenol as a mycotoxin pesticide is toxic to humans and animals and causes major health problems including hemorrhage, anemia, and vomiting. Thus, the need for fast and reliable analytical systems in terms of the management of health risks resulting from nivalenol exposure has increased in recent years. The aim of this study involved a novel molecularly imprinted quartz crystal microbalance sensor preparation based on sulphur-incorporating cobalt ferrite for nivalenol detection in rice samples.

Fenpicoxamid-Imprinted Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) Sensor Based on Sulfur-Doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride and Its Application to Rice Samples.

This research attempt involved the development and utilization of a newly designed surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor which incorporated sulfur-doped graphitic carbon nitride (S-g-CN) as the molecular imprinting material. The primary objective was to employ this sensor for the quantitative analysis of Fenpicoxamid (FEN) in rice samples. The synthesis of S-g-CN with excellent purity was achieved using the thermal poly-condensation approach, which adheres to the principles of green chemistry.

The Electrochemical Detection of Ochratoxin A in Apple Juice via MnCO Nanostructures Incorporated into Carbon Fibers Containing a Molecularly Imprinting Polymer.

A novel electrochemical sensor based on MnCO nanostructures incorporated into carbon fibers (MnCONS/CF), including a molecularly imprinting polymer (MIP), was developed for the determination of Ochratoxin A (OTA). In this study, a sensitive and selective sensor design for OTA detection was successfully performed by utilizing the selectivity and catalysis properties of MIP and the synthesized MnCONS/CF material at the same time. MnCO nanostructures incorporated into carbon fibers were first characterized by using various analytical techniques.

Bisphenol A Imprinted Electrochemical Sensor Based on Graphene Quantum Dots with Boron Functionalized g-CN in Food Samples.

A molecular imprinted electrochemical sensor based on boron-functionalized graphitic carbon nitride (B-g-CN) and graphene quantum dots (GQDs) was presented for selective determination of bisphenol A (BPA). In particular, by combining the selectivity and high stability properties, which are the most important advantages of molecular imprinted polymers, and the highly sensitive properties of GQDs/B-g-CN nanocomposite, a highly selective and sensitive analytical method was developed for BPA analysis. Firstly, GQDs/B-g-CN nanocomposite was characterized by using microscopic, spectroscopic, and electrochemical techniques.

A novel electrochemical detection method for butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) as an antioxidant: a BHA imprinted polymer based on a nickel ferrite@graphene nanocomposite and its application.

A novel electrochemical detection method based on a nickel ferrite@graphene (NiFeO@Gr) nanocomposite-containing molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) was developed for the sensitive determination of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA). After successful completion of the nanocomposite production under hydrothermal conditions, the NiFeO@Gr nanocomposite and a novel molecularly imprinted sensor based on the NiFeO@Gr nanocomposite were characterized using microscopic, spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques. According to the characterization results, the synthesis of the core-shell type NiFeO@Gr nanocomposite with high purity and efficiency has been proved to be successful.

A novel molecular imprinted QCM sensor based on MoSNPs-MWCNT nanocomposite for zearalenone determination.

Zearalenone (ZEN) is a mycotoxin that has a carcinogenic effect and is often found at a high rate in frequently consumed foods. In this study, a characteristic molecular imprinted quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) sensor based on molybdenum disulfide nanoparticle (MoSNPs)-multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) nanocomposite (MoSNPs-MWCNTs) is presented for selective determination of ZEA in rice samples. Firstly, molybdenum disulfide nanoparticle (MoSNP)-multiwalled carbon nanotube nanocomposites were characterized by using microscopic, spectroscopic, and electrochemical techniques.

Graphene quantum dots incorporated NiAlO nanocomposite based molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensor for 5-hydroxymethyl furfural detection in coffee samples.

5-Hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) is an intermediate produced by dehydrating sugars, such as fructose, sucrose, and glucose, in an acidic medium or during the Maillard reaction. It also occurs due to the storage of sugary foods at inappropriate temperatures. In addition, HMF is seen as a quality criterion in products.

Bioaccumulation of trace metals and genotoxicity responses in Liza aurata as an indicator of industrial pollution.

Heavy metal contamination in the coastal and marine ecosystems is becoming a serious risk to aquatic organisms and humans. This study reports the effects, including genetic damage, of accumulations of trace metals on Liza aurata, which is used as a bio-indicator species, in the Payas coast of Iskenderun Bay, north-eastern Mediterranean by COMET Assay. L.

Chemical, Electrochemical, and Surface Morphological Studies of the Corrosion Behavior of the AZ31 Alloy in Simulated Body Fluid: Effect of NaOH and HO Surface Pretreatments on the Corrosion Resistance Property.

Magnesium and its alloys have attracted attention for biomedical implant materials in dental and orthopedic applications because of their biodegradability and similar properties to human bones. The very high rate of degradation in the physiological systems is, however, a major setback to their utilization. Chemical modification is one of the approaches adopted to enhance the corrosion resistance property of Mg and its alloys.

Electrochemical α-fetoprotein immunosensor based on FeONPs@covalent organic framework decorated gold nanoparticles and magnetic nanoparticles including SiO@TiO.

The early diagnosis of major diseases such as cancer is typically a major issue for humanity. Human α-fetoprotein (AFP) as a sialylated glycoprotein is of approximately 68 kD molecular weight and is considered to be a key biomarker, and an increase in its level indicates the presence of liver, testicular, or gastric cancer. In this study, an electrochemical AFP immunosensor based on FeONPs@covalent organic framework decorated gold nanoparticles (FeO NPs@COF/AuNPs) for the electrode platform and double-coated magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) based on SiO@TiO (MNPs@SiO@TiO) nanocomposites for the signal amplification was fabricated.

Carbendazim imprinted electrochemical sensor based on CdMoO/g-CN nanocomposite: Application to fruit juice samples.

Carbendazim (CAR) as a fungicide is utilized for fruits and vegetables to provide diseases' control and the degradation of carbendazim having benzimidazole ring is slow. Herein, a molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensor based on CdMoO/g-CN nanocomposite was prepared for CAR determination in fruit juice samples. Firstly, CdMoO/g-CN nanocomposite with high yield was fabricated via one-pot in-situ hydrothermal approach including environmentally friendly method.

A novel paraoxon imprinted electrochemical sensor based on MoSNPs@MWCNTs and its application to tap water samples.

Organophosphorus pesticides are widely utilized in agricultural fertility. However, their long-term accumulations result in serious damage to human health and ecological balance. Paraoxon (PAR) can block acetylcholinesterase in the human body, resulting in death.

Electrochemical neuron-specific enolase (NSE) immunosensor based on CoFeO@Ag nanocomposite and AuNPs@MoS/rGO.

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is highly associated with the risk of early metastasis. Neuron-specific enolase (NSE), a biomarker of SCLC, is directly related to tumor burden and early diagnosis. This biomarker exists in nerve tissue and neuroendocrine tissue.

Pediatric Critical Care in Resource Limited Settings-Lessening the Gap Through Ongoing Collaboration, Advancement in Research and Technological Innovations.

Pediatric critical care has continued to advance since our last article, " was written just 3 years ago. In that article, we reviewed the history, current state, and gaps in level of care between low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and high-income countries (HICs). In this article, we have highlighted recent advancements in pediatric critical care in LMICs in the areas of research, training and education, and technology.

A molecularly imprinted electrochemical biosensor based on hierarchical TiNbO (TNO) for glucose detection.

A novel molecularly imprinted electrochemical biosensor for glucose detection is reported based on a hierarchical N-rich carbon conductive-coated TNO structure (TNO@NC). Firstly, TNO@NC was fabricated by a novel polypyrrole-chemical vapor deposition (PPy-CVD) method with minimal waste generation. Afterward, the electrode modification with TNO@NC was performed by dropping TNO@NC particles on glassy carbon electrode surfaces by infrared heat lamp.

Identification of heavy metal ions from aqueous environment through gold, Silver and Copper Nanoparticles: An excellent colorimetric approach.

Heavy metal pollution has become a severe threat to human health and the environment for many years. Their extensive release can severely damage the environment and promote the generation of many harmful diseases of public health concerns. These toxic heavy metals can cause many health problems such as brain damage, kidney failure, immune system disorder, muscle weakness, paralysis of the limbs, cardio complaint, nervous system.

Sensitive sandwich-type electrochemical SARS-CoV‑2 nucleocapsid protein immunosensor.

A sensitive and fast sandwich-type electrochemical SARS-CoV‑2 (COVID-19) nucleocapsid protein immunosensor was prepared based on bismuth tungstate/bismuth sulfide composite (BiWO/BiS) as electrode platform and graphitic carbon nitride sheet decorated with gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) and tungsten trioxide sphere composite (g-CN/Au/WO) as signal amplification. The electrostatic interactions between capture antibody and BiWO/BiS led to immobilization of the capture nucleocapsid antibody. The detection antibody was then conjugated to g-CN/Au/WO via the affinity of amino-gold.