Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 29, 2023
Abstract
In
our
doctoral
research,
we
ex-
plored
the
combined
influence
of
CdSe
Quantum
Dots
(QDs)
and
reactions
organic
substances
to
create
an
olfactory-inspired
sensing
system
based
on
mammalian
olfactory
framework.
Our
primary
aim
was
identify
complex
composition
volatile
com-
pounds
(VOCs)
found
in
cigarette
smoke.
We
designed
innovative
optical
olfaction
device
categorize
various
VOCs
emitted
by
cigarettes.
utilized
advanced
techniques
like
Unsupervised
Independent
Compo-
nent
Analysis
(ICA)
supervised
Linear
Discriminant
(LDA)
for
robust
data
analysis.
The
LDA
yielded
remarkable
results,
with
100%
precision
both
training
cross-validation
phases.
To
validate
system,
rigorously
assessed
its
ability
distinguish
between
five
different
brands,
achieving
im-
pressive
85%
during
cross-validation.
Using
LDA,
also
conducted
a
comprehensive
analysis
100
sam-
ples
four
popular
Indian
brands
(Gold
Fake,
Four
Square,
Navy
Cut,
ITC
Classic),
including
authentic
counterfeit
variants,
resulting
commendable
97%
accuracy.
analytical
protocol
is
efficient,
cost-effective,
user-friendly,
highly
reliable.
selectivity
sensor
array
makes
it
indispensable
detecting
genuine
cigarettes,
providing
crucial
support
global
border
control
efforts.
ACS Sensors,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
9(2), С. 555 - 576
Опубликована: Фев. 2, 2024
Sensitive,
accurate,
and
reliable
detection
of
explosives
has
become
one
the
major
needs
for
international
security
environmental
protection.
Colloidal
quantum
dots,
because
their
unique
chemical,
optical,
electrical
properties,
as
well
easy
synthesis
route
functionalization,
have
demonstrated
high
potential
to
meet
requirements
development
suitable
sensors,
boosting
research
in
field
explosive
detection.
Here,
we
critically
review
most
relevant
works,
highlighting
three
different
mechanisms
based
on
colloidal
namely
photoluminescence,
electrochemical,
chemoresistive
sensing.
We
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
an
extensive
discussion
comparison
terms
sensor
parameters.
highlight
advantages,
limitations,
challenges
dot-based
sensors
outline
future
directions
advancement
knowledge
this
surging
field.
Human
breath
gas
analysis
is
a
noninvasive
disease
diagnostic
approach
used
to
identify
different
pathological
conditions
in
the
human
body.
Monitoring
acetone
(C3H6O)
and
ammonia
(NH3)
as
biomarkers
vital
diagnosing
diabetes
mellitus
liver
disorders,
respectively.
In
this
article,
quartz-enhanced
photoacoustic
spectroscopy
(QEPAS)
technique
proposed
demonstrated
for
measuring
C3H6O
NH3
exhaled
samples.
We
present
QEPAS
technique-based
combined
with
broadband
tunable
quantum
cascade
laser
(QCL)
operating
from
7.9
8.4
μm
target
both
at
specific
absorption
wavelengths.
The
experimental
results
show
that
minimum
detection
limits
(MDLs)
of
57
190
ppb
were
achieved
NH3,
measured
samples
collected
volunteers.
concentration
measurements
using
8
spectral
region
agreed
blood
glucose
measurements.
measurement
limit
sensitivity
met
requirement
needed
distinguish
concentrations
obtained
healthy
person
those
disorder
conditions.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
63(37)
Опубликована: Июнь 20, 2024
Abstract
Here,
we
report
CdS
quantum
dot
(QD)
gels,
a
three‐dimensional
network
of
interconnected
QDs,
as
new
type
direct
hydrogen
atom
transfer
(d‐HAT)
photocatalyst
for
C−H
activation.
We
discovered
that
the
photoexcited
QD
gel
could
generate
various
neutral
radicals,
including
α‐amido,
heterocyclic,
acyl,
and
benzylic
from
their
corresponding
stable
molecular
substrates,
amides,
thio/ethers,
aldehydes,
compounds.
Its
activation
ability
imparts
broad
substrate
reaction
scope.
The
mechanistic
study
reveals
this
reactivity
is
intrinsic
to
materials,
radical
generation
did
not
proceed
via
conventional
sequential
electron
proton
pathway.
Instead,
bonds
are
activated
by
d‐HAT
mechanism.
This
mechanism
supported
linear
correlation
between
logarithm
bond
rate
constant
dissociation
energy
(BDE)
with
Brønsted
slope
α
=0.5.
Our
findings
expand
currently
limited
photocatalysis
toolbox
provide
possibilities
photocatalytic
Abstract
In
the
field
of
photocatalytic
CO
2
reduction,
quantum
dot
(QD)
assemblies
have
emerged
as
promising
candidate
photocatalysts
due
to
their
superior
light
absorption
and
better
substrate
adsorption.
However,
poor
contacts
within
QD
lead
low
interfacial
charge
transfer
efficiency,
making
suffer
from
unsatisfactory
performance.
Herein,
a
novel
approach
is
presented
involving
construction
strongly
fused
CdS
(CdS
gel)
for
reduction.
The
gel
demonstrates
outstanding
performance
methanation,
achieving
CH
4
generation
rate
≈296
µmol
g
−1
h
,
with
selectivity
surpassing
76%
an
apparent
yield
(AQY)
1.4%.
Further
investigations
reveal
that
robust
fusion
in
these
QDs
not
only
boosts
ability
absorb
visible
but
also
significantly
promotes
separation.
present
work
paves
way
utilizing
realizing
efficient
reduction
highlights
critical
role
engineering
photocatalysts.
Biosensors,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(7), С. 708 - 708
Опубликована: Июль 5, 2023
Electrochemiluminescence
(ECL)
is
the
chemiluminescence
triggered
by
electrochemical
reactions.
Due
to
unique
excitation
mode
and
inherent
low
background,
ECL
has
been
a
powerful
analytical
technique
be
widely
used
in
biosensing
imaging.
As
an
emerging
luminophore,
semiconductor
quantum
dots
(QDs)
have
apparent
advantages
over
traditional
molecular
luminophores
terms
of
luminescence
efficiency
signal
modulation
ability.
Therefore,
development
efficient
system
with
QDs
as
great
significance
improve
sensitivity
detection
flux
biosensors.
In
this
review,
we
give
comprehensive
summary
recent
advances
using
luminophores.
The
process
mechanism
various
coreactants
are
discussed
first.
Specifically,
influence
surface
defects
on
performance
emphasized
several
typical
enhancement
strategies
summarized.
Then,
applications
overviewed,
including
immunoassay,
nucleic
acid
analysis
small
molecules.
Finally,
challenges
prospects
featured.
Biosensors,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(7), С. 705 - 705
Опубликована: Июль 4, 2023
In
this
study,
we
investigated
the
combined
effects
of
MoS2
QDs'
catalytic
properties
and
colorimetric
responses
organic
reagents
to
create
a
sniffing
device
based
on
sensor
array
concept
mammalian
olfactory
system.
The
aim
was
differentiate
volatile
compounds
(VOCs)
present
in
cigarette
smoke.
designed
optical
nose
utilized
for
classification
various
VOCs.
Unsupervised
Principal
Component
Analysis
(PCA)
supervised
Linear
Discriminant
(LDA)
methods
were
employed
data
analysis.
LDA
analysis
showed
promising
results,
with
100%
accuracy
both
training
cross-validation.
To
validate
sensor's
performance,
assessed
its
ability
discriminate
between
five
brands,
achieving
set
82%
cross-validation
set.
Additionally,
focused
studying
four
popular
Iranian
brands
(Bahman
Kootah,
Omega,
Montana
Gold,
Williams),
including
fraudulent
samples.
Impressively,
developed
achieved
perfect
distinguishing
these
detecting
fraud.
We
further
analyzed
total
126
samples,
original
ones,
using
matrix
size
(126
×
27).
resulting
model
demonstrated
an
98%.
Our
proposed
analytical
procedure
is
characterized
by
efficiency,
affordability,
user-friendliness,
reliability.
selectivity
exhibited
positions
it
as
valuable
tool
differentiating
counterfeit
cigarettes,
thus
aiding
border
control
efforts
worldwide.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
146(49), С. 34141 - 34151
Опубликована: Ноя. 23, 2024
Isotopic
labeling
is
a
powerful
technique
extensively
used
in
the
pharmaceutical
industry.
By
tracking
isotope-labeled
molecules,
researchers
gain
unique
and
invaluable
insights
into
pharmacokinetics
pharmacodynamics
of
new
drug
candidates.
Hydrogen
isotope
particularly
important
as
hydrogen
ubiquitous
organic
molecules
biological
systems,
it
can
be
introduced
effectively
through
late-stage
exchange
(HIE).
However,
methods
that
simultaneously
label
multiple
sites
with
varying
types
C-H
bonds
different
are
still
lacking.
Herein,
we
demonstrate
heterogeneous
photocatalytic
system
using
CdS
quantum
dot
catalyst
proceeds
via
dual
HIE
pathway
mechanism─one
occurs
reaction
solution
other
on
catalytic
surface─to
address
it.
This
mechanism
unlocked
several
capabilities,
including
simultaneous
challenging
such
secondary
α-amino,
α-ethereal,
allyl,
vinyl
sites,
providing
great
versatility
practical
uses
for
labeling.
Chemical Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Spin-state
modulation
in
ZnCo
2
O
4
spinel
oxides
through
calcination-induced
lattice
distortion
enhances
metal
ion
sensing
performance,
with
a
direct
correlation
between
the
Co
3+
spin
state
and
electrochemical
behavior.