RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(49), P. 36633 - 36655
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
increasing
prevalence
of
pharmaceuticals
in
water
and
complex
matrices
necessitates
accurate
measurement
monitoring
their
environmental
contamination
levels.
Sensing and Bio-Sensing Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
45, P. 100678 - 100678
Published: July 27, 2024
In
this
study,
a
pioneering
electrochemical
sensor
was
developed
for
simultaneously
determining
nitrofurantoin
(NFT)
and
furazolidone
(FZD)
residues
in
food
municipal
wastewater
samples.
The
prepared
by
integrating
gold‑silver-alloy
nanocoral
clusters
(Au-Ag-ANCCs)
with
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO-NPs),
carbon
paste
electrode
(CPE)
polyethylene
(PEO)
nanocomposites.
surface
morphology
elemental
compositions
of
Au-Ag-ANCCs/ZnO-NPs-CPE/PEO
were
characterized
FT-IR,
XRD,
SEM,
EDX,
EIS,
CV.
showed
exceptional
performance
over
wide
linear
range,
from
1.0
pM
to
250
μM
NFT
0.9
nM
360
FZD.
detection
quantification
limits
found
be
0.26
0.88
0.023
0.076
FZD,
respectively.
addition,
the
exhibited
excellent
repeatability,
reproducibility,
selectivity,
long-lasting
stability.
When
applied
AZM
ENF
poultry,
fish,
honey,
dairy
products
wastewater,
it
recoveries
96.3–102.8%
relative
standard
deviations
between
1.87%
1.53%.
general,
represents
significant
advance
fight
against
antibiotic
residue
pollution.
ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(8)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Abstract
Metronidazole
(MET)
detection
in
the
human
body
is
essential
for
monitoring
therapeutic
levels,
ensuring
accurate
dosage,
and
preventing
toxicity
or
treatment
failure.
To
facilitate
this,
an
electrochemical
(EC)
sensor
developed
by
modifying
a
glassy
carbon
electrode
(GCE)
with
chitosan
(CS)
silver
nanoparticles.
Silver
nanoparticles
are
synthesized
using
environmentally
friendly
green
method,
involving
tea
(
Camellia
sinensis
)
leaf
extract
under
microwave
irradiation.
These
combined
biodegradable
electroactive
natural
polymer
CS
to
enhance
analytical
performance
of
sensor.
Cyclic
voltammetry
analysis
modified
reveals
enhanced
reduction
peak
MET
at
−0.397
V,
maximum
current
−0.264
mA
observed
pH
1.
The
EC
reaction
controlled
both
diffusion
adsorption
processes.
demonstrates
linear
response
concentrations
ranging
from
0.1
1244
µ
M,
limit
0.597
nM.
Additionally,
it
exhibits
impressive
stability
during
repeated
scans
extended
time
periods,
while
its
sensitivity
thoroughly
evaluated
through
real
sample
analyses.
ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(10)
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
Electrochemical
sensors,
as
a
fast,
accurate,
and
stable
type
of
sensor,
process
wide
applications
promising
development
prospects
in
various
scenarios
such
environmental
monitoring,
medical
diagnosis,
food
safety.
The
generated
electrical
signals
by
reactions
between
electrode
materials
targeted
analytes
enable
quantitative
or
qualitative
analysis
the
target
substances,
which
always
displays
more
efficient,
highly
sensitive,
portable
compared
to
traditional
detection
methods
high‐performance
gas
(liquid)
chromatography.
However,
existence
several
core
factors
(electrode,
electrolyte,
signal
collection
devices)
commanded
applicability
electrochemical
practically
components.
This
review
summarizes
mechanisms
advanced
performances
typical
additives
used
non‐enzyme
sensors.
It
also
highlights
unique
application
advantages
detecting
nitrite,
glucose,
heavy
metals,
pesticide
residues
insight
provides
sneak
peek
on
suites
materials,
including
their
synthesis
process,
overall
sensor
performance,
future
perspectives.