Analytical Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 7, 2024
The
picture
is
a
schematic
diagram
of
the
fluorescence
quenching
method
for
detection
cadmium
ions
by
near-red
light
carbon
dots,
showing
operation
preparation
dots
as
well
results
assay.
Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Schematic
of
functional
materials
for
electrochemical
sensors,
showcasing
MWCNTs,
CNFs,
GO,
Pd,
Pt,
Ni,
Fe,
Co,
COFs,
MOFs
detecting
heavy
metal
ions
(Pb,
Cd,
Hg,
Cu,
Cr,
As)
in
complex
environments
with
high
sensitivity
and
reliability.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 258 - 258
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Mass
spectrometry
(MS)
is
a
powerful
analytical
technique
that
widely
used
to
characterize
variety
of
analytes
across
diverse
fields.
In
the
area
biomass
conversion,
which
essential
for
producing
sustainable
materials
and
energy,
role
MS
pivotal.
Biomass
conversion
processes,
such
as
solvent
liquefaction
pyrolysis,
generate
wide
range
industrially
valuable
including
bio-based
polymers,
fuels,
activated
carbons.
However,
inherent
complexity
heterogeneity
its
transformation
products
pose
significant
challenges.
Advanced
techniques,
GC-MS,
LC-MS,
ICP-MS
MALDI-MS,
are
comprehensive
analysis,
providing
detailed
insights
into
compositions,
impurities,
potential
inhibitors
influence
process
optimization
product
quality.
This
review
systematically
explores
recent
advancements
in
MS-based
methods
analysis
biomass-derived
products.
We
discuss
fundamental
innovations
processes
highlight
applications
various
techniques
assessing
chemical
these
materials.
The
provided
by
not
only
facilitate
but
also
support
production
high-value
from
biomass,
aligning
with
ongoing
efforts
enhance
environmental
sustainability
resource
efficiency.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Abstract
In
this
study,
carbon
quantum
dots
(CQDs)
were
synthesized
from
apple
peel
waste
using
a
one-step
hydrothermal
process
and
incorporated
into
ZnO
nanocomposite.
The
product
was
characterized
various
analytical
techniques,
including
FTIR,
XRD,
SEM,
TEM.
FTIR
analysis
revealed
the
presence
of
functional
groups
such
as
-COOH,
C-O-C,
Zn-O,
while
XRD
confirmed
wurtzite
crystalline
structure
CQDs/ZnO
nanocomposite
exhibited
UV-Vis
absorption
peaks
at
280
nm
330
nm,
attributed
to
π-π*
n-π*
transitions,
respectively,
indicating
its
optical
activity.
calculated
bandgap
3.87
eV
suggests
involvement
in
phase,
known
for
wide
properties.
Adsorption
studies
showed
that
followed
pseudo-first-order
kinetics,
demonstrating
efficiency
adsorption
process.
Moreover,
fluorescence
intensity
significantly
decreased
Pb²⁺
ions,
enabling
selective
detection
over
other
metal
ions.
probe
linear
response
concentration
range
0–300
µM,
with
threshold
(DT)
0.21
highlighting
high
sensitivity
detection.
Additionally,
successfully
applied
detect
ions
real
water
samples,
practical
applicability.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(7), P. 2334 - 2334
Published: April 7, 2025
We
developed
a
sensor
consisting
of
V2O5
nanorods
and
reduced
graphene
oxide
(rGO)
nanocomposite
(V2O5/rGO)
with
immobilized
DNA
aptamers
(Apt-NH@V2O5/rGO)
for
the
sensitive
electrochemical
detection
Hg
(II).
The
anchored
on
rGO
nanosheets
were
synthesized
using
hydrothermal
method.
was
analyzed
by
various
powerful
physical
methods
that
include
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
energy-dispersive
spectroscopy
(EDX),
field
emission
scanning
electron
microscopy
(FE-SEM),
Raman
spectroscopy,
Brunauer-Emmett-Teller
(BET)
method,
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR).
FE-SEM
disclosed
nanorod-like
structure
uniform
anchoring
nanosheet.
Moreover,
BET
results
showed
V2O5/rGO
possesses
excellent
porosity.
Furthermore,
glassy
carbon
electrode
(GCE)
modified
Apt-NH@V2O5/rGO
used
Hg(II)
differential
pulse
voltammetry
(DPV).
aptasensor
exhibited
sensitivity
selectivity
toward
detection,
limit
(LOD)
5.57
nM,
which
is
below
maximum
permissible
established
WHO
rivers
(30
nM).
also
significant
stability
good
repeatability.