Enhanced Electrochemiluminescence by Knocking Out Gold Active Sites.

Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) of the conventional system of [Ru(bpy)] luminophore and amine-based coreactants is particularly inefficient on noble metal electrodes. This is due to the formation of a passivating oxide layer on the metal surface inhibiting the electro-oxidation of amines like tri-n-propylamine (TPrA) coreactant. Herein, we demonstrated the enhancement of ECL emission on gold surface by hydroxyl radicals attack that are chemically generated with Cu-Fenton reagent.

Fabrication of an all-in-one self-enhanced solid-state electrochemiluminescence sensing platform for the selective detection of spermine.

The fabrication of an all-in-one solid-state ECL sensing platform is beneficial not only for expediting the miniaturization of sensing devices, but also, more importantly, for enabling point-of-care applications. In the present work, a self-enhanced solid-state ECL sensing platform is fabricated using newly synthesised silica polyethylene nanoparticles (SiO-PEI NPs) which generate a co-reactant and easily self-assemble with Ru(bpy) and shows selective and sensitive detection of spermine at physiological pH (7.4).

A two-step electrochemical method for separating Mg(OH) and CaCO: Application to RO reject and polluted groundwater.

The process of removing Ca and Mg ions typically results in the co-precipitation of Ca and Mg along with other salt waste. To improve water treatment efficiency towards a zero-waste goal, it is crucial to separate Ca and Mg, and recover them in their purified form. This study proposes a two-step electrochemical approach that separately recovers Ca as CaCO and Mg as Mg(OH).

Pyrene Derivative Incorporated Ni MOF as an Enzyme Mimic for Noninvasive Salivary Glucose Detection Toward Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus.

Herein, we demonstrate the detection of glucose in a noninvasive and nonenzymatic manner by utilizing an extended gate field-effect transistor (EGFET) based on the organic molecule pyrene phosphonic acid (PyPOH) incorporated nickel metal-organic framework (Ni). The prepared electrode responds selectively to glucose instead of sucrose, fructose, maltose, ascorbic acid, and uric acid in a 1× phosphate buffer saline solution. Also, utilizing the scanning Kelvin probe system, the sensing electrode's work function (Φ) is measured to validate the glucose-sensing mechanism.

Bimetallic Cu-Zn Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks as Peroxidase Mimics for the Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide: Electrochemical and Spectrophotometric Evaluation.

A copper incorporated zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) has been synthesized and demonstrated to be a potential material for a peroxidase mimic. The resultant bimetallic Cu-Zn incorporated MOF is used for the dual mode sensing of hydrogen peroxide by following electrochemical as well as spectrophotometric methods. Using 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) as a chromogenic substrate, spectrophotometric studies are carried out, and the steady state kinetic parameters are determined for two different concentrations of Cu incorporated ZIF-8 (viz Cu@ZIF-8-1 and Cu@ZIF-8-2).

Tris(2,2'-bipyridyl)ruthenium (II) complex as a universal reagent for the fabrication of heterogeneous electrochemiluminescence platforms and its recent analytical applications.

In recent years, electrochemiluminescence (ECL) has received enormous attention and has emerged as one of the most successful tools in the field of analytical science. Compared with homogeneous ECL, the heterogeneous (or solid-state) ECL has enhanced the rate of the electron transfer kinetics and offers rapid response time, which is highly beneficial in point-of-care and clinical applications. In ECL, the luminophore is the key element, which dictates the overall performance of the ECL-based sensors in various analytical applications.

Redox-Active and Urea-Engineered-Entangled MOFs for High-Efficiency Water Oxidation and Elevated Temperature Advanced CO Separation Cum Organic-Site-Driven Mild-Condition Cycloaddition.

Development of the multifaceted metal-organic framework (MOF) with in situ engineered task-specific sites can promise proficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and high-temperature adsorption cum mild-condition fixation of CO. In fact, effective assimilation of these attributes onto a single material with advance performance characteristics is practically imperative in view of renewable energy application and carbon-footprint reduction. Herein, we developed a three-fold interpenetrated robust Co(II) framework that embraces both redox-active and hydrogen-bond donor moieties inside the microporous channel.

Correction: Study of highly stable electrochemiluminescence from [Ru(bpy)]/dicyclohexylamine and its application in visualizing sebaceous fingerprint.

Correction for 'Study of highly stable electrochemiluminescence from [Ru(bpy)]/dicyclohexylamine and its application in visualizing sebaceous fingerprint' by Mathavan Sornambigai , , 2022, , 7305-7308, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC01929A.

Study of highly stable electrochemiluminescence from [Ru(bpy)]/dicyclohexylamine and its application in visualizing sebaceous fingerprint.

For the first time, we report a novel and highly stable visual electrochemiluminescence emission from the [Ru(bpy)]/dicyclohexylamine system at physiological pH conditions, with a quantum efficiency () of 95.5%. Furthermore, we have successfully demonstrated the simple and rapid smartphone-based ECL mapping of sebaceous fingerprints a non-destructive mode.

Simple, Sensitive, and Rapid Voltammetric Detection of Alloxan on Glassy Carbon Electrodes.

Alloxan is a chemical generally administered to rats to induce diabetes mellitus, and pharmaceutical industries test the efficacy of their diabetic products on these rats. Alloxan is in a redox cycle with dialuric acid; hence, direct estimation of alloxan may not represent the actual concentration of the same in a given matrix. Also, in recent times, alloxan is added to food materials, especially to the all-purpose flour (maida) to bring softness and white color to the flour.

Electrochemical biosensor for serogroup specific diagnosis of leptospirosis.

A problem with the current leptospirosis diagnostic methods is the low sensitivity and specificity during the acute phase of illness. Rapid point-of-care (POC) assays with minimal sample utilization and low cost are desired in clinical practice. Here, we report for the first time lipopolysaccharide (LPS) based electrochemical biosensor that offers a rapid, highly sensitive, serogroup specific diagnosis of leptospirosis during the acute stage of infection and also to distinguish from other flu like infections.

Tuning optical properties of nitrogen-doped carbon dots through fluorescence resonance energy transfer using Rhodamine B for the ratiometric sensing of mercury ions.

Carbon dots (CDs) that exhibit fluorescence properties are generally derived from carbonaceous materials, and possess ultrasmall sizes with various exciting physical, chemical and photo-properties, which have been used in many different fields in recent time. Here, we have focused on the preparation of nitrogen-doped CDs (N-CDs) that emit a bright blue fluorescence upon exposure to UV excitation. Furthermore, by employing Rhodamine B (RhB) as a donor molecule, the emission color of N-CDs is altered from blue to red.

Bimodal Electrogenerated Chemiluminescence of the Luminol/Dicyclohexylamine (DCHA) System: A Novel and Highly Sensitive Detection of DCHA via ECL-Flow Injection Analysis.

Though luminol is one of the most prominent and extensively studied luminophores in ECL studies, only HO has been widely used as a co-reactant. This limits the variety of applications because of the short-time radical stability and low quantum efficiency. In the present work, we identified dicyclohexylamine (DCHA) as a new and highly efficient anodic co-reactant in ECL for the luminol molecule.

Electron transfer studies of a conventional redox probe in human sweat and saliva bio-mimicking conditions.

Modern day hospital treatments aim at developing electrochemical biosensors for early diagnosis of diseases using unconventional human bio-fluids like sweat and saliva by monitoring the electron transfer reactions of target analytes. Such kinds of health care diagnostics primarily avoid the usage of human blood and urine samples. In this context, here we have investigated the electron transfer reaction of a well-known and commonly used redox probe namely, potassium ferro/ferri cyanide by employing artificially simulated bio-mimics of human sweat and saliva as unconventional electrolytes.

Biological performance of metal metalloid (TiCuZrPd:B) TFMG fabricated by pulsed laser deposition.

The aim of our study is to investigate the effect of boron with different ratios in Ti-Cu-Pd-Zr metallic glass (MG) matrix (Ti-Cu-Pd-Zr:B) fabricated by Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD) for biomedical implants. The Ti based Thin Film Metallic Glasses (TFMGs) in combination with boron (in different atomic %) was assessed in attaining the combined properties, like outstanding corrosion resistant properties and good biocompatibility in this work. The disordered structure and amorphous nature of the Ti-Cu-Pd-Zr:B thin films systems were achieved by the PLD process and affirmed by XRD and transmission electron microscopy.

Structural and morphological tuning of Cu-based metal oxide nanoparticles by a facile chemical method and highly electrochemical sensing of sulphite.

A facile one-step chemical method is introduced for the successful synthesis of CuO, CuO and CuNa(OH) crystal structures and their electrochemical properties were also investigated. X-ray diffraction studies revealed that these copper-based oxide nanoparticles display different crystal structures such as cubic (CuO), monoclinic (CuO) and orthorhombic [CuNa(OH)]. The microstructural information of nanoparticles was investigated by transmission electron microscopy.

Bio-assisted preparation of efficiently architectured nanostructures of γ-FeO as a molecular recognition platform for simultaneous detection of biomarkers.

Magnetic nanoparticles of iron oxide (γ-FeO) have been prepared using bio-assisted method and their application in the field of biosensors is demonstrated. Particularly in this work, different nanostructures of γ-FeO namely nanospheres (NS), nanograsses (NG) and nanowires (NW) are prepared using a bio-surfactant namely Furostanol Saponin (FS) present in Fenugreek seeds extract through co-precipitation method by following "green" route. Three distinct morphologies of iron oxide nanostructures possessing the same crystal structure, magnetic properties, and varied size distribution are prepared and characterized.

Intervening Bismuth Tungstate with DNA Chain Assemblies: A Perception toward Feedstock Conversion via Photoelectrocatalytic Water Splitting.

An advanced approach with DNA-mediated bismuth tungstate (BiWO) one-dimensional (1-D) nanochain assemblies for hydrogen production with 5-fold enhanced photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting reaction is presented. The creation of new surface states upon DNA modification mediates the electron transfer in a facile manner for a better PEC process. The UV-Vis-DRS analysis results a red shift in the optical absorption phenomenon with the interference of DNA modification on BiWO, and, thus, the band gap was tuned from 3.

Zirconium-based metallic glass and zirconia coatings to inhibit bone formation on titanium.

Surface-modified commercially pure titanium (Cp-Ti) with zirconium (Zr)-based thin film metallic glasses (Zr-TFMGs) and ZrO thin films were surgically implanted into the tibiae of rats; the bone formation was analyzed to examine the performance of the coatings as a biomaterial. Zr-TFMGs and ZrO thin films were coated on Cp-Ti substrates to monitor the control of assimilation in vitro and in vivo. The microstructural and elemental analyses were carried out for the as deposited thin films by x-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.

Transition-Metal-Based Zeolite Imidazolate Framework Nanofibers via an Electrospinning Approach: A Review.

Zeolite imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) are a subclass of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and have been considered as a special finding in the current platform of the research arena. ZIFs have been comprised of metal ions with imidazolate linkers. In recent times, ZIFs have been predominately utilized for various applications.

Biofuel powered glucose detection in bodily fluids with an n-type conjugated polymer.

A promising class of materials for applications that rely on electron transfer for signal generation are the n-type semiconducting polymers. Here we demonstrate the integration of an n-type conjugated polymer with a redox enzyme for the autonomous detection of glucose and power generation from bodily fluids. The reversible, mediator-free, miniaturized glucose sensor is an enzyme-coupled organic electrochemical transistor with a detection range of six orders of magnitude.

V Incorporated β-Co(OH): A Robust and Efficient Electrocatalyst for Water Oxidation.

Catalyzing oxygen evolution reaction (OER) with the lowest possible overpotential is a key to ensure energy efficiency in the production of hydrogen from water electrochemically. In this report, we show the results that astonished us. Co hydroxide containing trivalent V was prepared chemically and screened for electrochemical water oxidation in rigorously Fe free 1 M KOH (pH 13.

Magneto-Biosensor for the Detection of Uric Acid Using Citric Acid-Capped Iron Oxide Nanoparticles.

In this work, a magneto-biosensor based on iron (II, III) oxide (magnetite, Fe₃O₄) nanoparticles for the detection of uric acid is developed and demonstrated. These Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles are successfully synthesized by a co-precipitation method comprising Fe and Fe with ammonium hydroxide, NH4OH, and using citric acid as a surfactant. Comparative studies of Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles with and without surfactant are also carried out to examine their characteristics.

Electrochemical Performance of β-Nis@Ni(OH) Nanocomposite for Water Splitting Applications.

Investigation on the formation mechanism of the β-NiS@Ni(OH) nanocomposite electrode for electrochemical water splitting application was attempted with the use of the hydrothermal processing technique. Formation of single-phase β-NiS, Ni(OH) and composite-phase β-NiS@Ni(OH) has been thoroughly analyzed by X-ray diffractometer (XRD) spectra. Three different kinds of morphologies such as rock-like agglomerated nanoparticles, uniformly stacked nanogills, and uniform nanoplates for β-NiS, Ni(OH), and β-NiS@Ni(OH) materials, respectively, were confirmed by SEM images.