Self-powered biosensors with high sensitivity have garnered significant interest for their potential applications in the realm of portable sensing. Herein, a self-powered biosensor with a novel signal amplification strategy was developed by integrating target-controlled release of mediator with an enzyme biofuel cell for the ultrasensitive detection of acetamiprid (ACE). Zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 was utilized as both a nanocontainer for capturing the electron mediator 2,2'-azidobis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS), and a precursor for the synthesis of cobalt nanoparticles/nitrogen, sulfur-codoped carbon nanotubes (Co NPs/NS-CNTs), which were employed as the electrode material for constructing both the glucose oxidase-based bioanode and the laccase-based biocathode.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSophorolipids are secondary metabolites produced during fermentation by nonpathogenic yeasts. These molecules are amphiphilic and consist of a hydrophilic sophora sugar moiety and a hydrophobic hydroxylated fatty acid. Based on their degree of esterification, sophorolipids can be divided into the acid and lactone types.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To increase the production of root bark of Fengdan by means of picking bud and cutting old branch cultivated in Nanling, Anhui province.
Methods: An experimental plot where Fengdan has been culitivated for 4 years was selected, which was divided into 3 sections for the experiment of picking bud, cutting old branch and comparison. The buds were picked in spring of the first year.