ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
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Yuting Zhang,Jia He,Shanshan Zhang,Qi Lin,Jieping Cao,Zhenping Liu,Huikai Shao,Jinxian Huang
A thiolated graphene/AuNPs nanointerface was constructed to enhance electron transfer. • An electropolymerized EMIP layer enabled selective epitope-based recognition of AFP. • A sensitive epitope-imprinted electrochemical biosensor was developed for AFP analysis. • The sensor exhibited a wide linear range (0.001–100.0 ng mL −1 ) and a low LOD of 0.069 pg mL −1 . • The biosensor enabled reliable AFP determination in spiked human plasma samples. Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a clinically important serum biomarker for the early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma. However, conventional AFP detection methods often suffer from limited sensitivity, selectivity and operational complexity. In this work, an electrochemical biosensor based on an epitope molecularly imprinted polymer (EMIP) was developed for the sensitive and selective determination of AFP. The sensing interface was constructed by electropolymerization of o -phenylenediamine ( o -PD) on a gold electrode sequentially modified with thiolated graphene (G–SH) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), using the AFP C-terminal dodecapeptide (KLISKTRAALGV) as the epitope template. The excellent analytical performance of the biosensor can be attributed to the synergistic integration of the EMIP recognition layer, G–SH, and AuNPs, which provide highly selective molecular recognition, an enlarged electroactive surface area and accelerated interfacial electron transfer. Under the optimized conditions, the proposed biosensor exhibited a wide linear range of 0.001–100.0 ng mL −1 , and a low detection limit of 0.069 pg mL −1 , together with excellent selectivity against NMP22, bovine serum albumin (BSA), human serum albumin (HSA), and neuron-specific enolase (NSE), good reproducibility, and satisfactory storage stability. Satisfactory recoveries obtained in spiked human plasma samples demonstrated its potential applicability for AFP determination in complex biological matrices. This work provides a sensitive and robust platform for AFP determination and highlights the potential of epitope-imprinted electrochemical biosensors for hepatocellular carcinoma screening and clinical biomarker monitoring. An epitope-imprinted electrochemical biosensor integrating an electropolymerized EMIP film with a thiolated graphene/AuNPs nanointerface was developed for AFP detection. The biosensor combines highly selective molecular recognition with enhanced electron transfer, achieving a 0.069 pg mL −1 detection limit and successful analysis of spiked human plasma samples. Download: Download high-res image (303KB) Download: Download full-size image
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NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2026
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IF 2.6
Yuyi Xia,Zhongshu Duan,Xiangrong Zeng,Tao Chen,Zesen Huang,Xia Gong,Yangping Wen,Guixia Tan,Mingfang Li
Acetaminophen (APAP), a widely used analgesic and antipyretic, poses significant health risks upon prolonged or excessive exposure, necessitating sensitive and reliable detection methods. Herein, we fabricated an electrochemical sensing platform for APAP detection based on a novel rice husk biochar (RHB)/MXene–AuNPs composite. The composite synergistically integrates RHB's (derived from agricultural waste) sustainable porous architecture, MXene's excellent conductivity and AuNPs’ abundant catalytic sites, enabling efficient APAP oxidation. The sensing platform achieves a linear quantification range of 0.03–8.88 µM with an ultrasensitive detection limit of 21.4 nM (S/N = 3). It also exhibits robust stability (RSD < 1% after 110 cycles), high reproducibility (2.32% RSD across electrodes), and excellent selectivity against 50-fold excess interferents. Validation using commercial 999 Cold and Flu Granules yields recoveries of 96.2–101.7%, confirming its accuracy. This work pioneers a sustainable sensing strategy by transforming rice husk waste into a high-value electrode material, offering a robust, precise, and eco-friendly approach for APAP quantification in pharmaceutical and clinical applications.
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BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
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2026
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Jihua Wei,Jiahui Wang,Runze Wu,Jiayi Zhang,Haozhen Ren,Qianli Tang,Longjian Huang,Kai Zhang,Xianjiu Liao
Sensitive and reliable detection of DNA repair enzymes is critical for early cancer diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring. Herein, we report a novel electrochemiluminescence (ECL) biosensor for ultrasensitive detection of Flap Endonuclease 1 (FEN1), integrating an aptakiss-assisted CRISPR/Cas13a signal amplification strategy with a perovskite-based nanocomposite sensing interface. Specifically, a hybrid nanomaterial composed of CsPbBr 3 nanocrystals coated with polydopamine (PDA) and decorated with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) was constructed to form a core–shell–satellite structure (CsPbBr 3 @PDA@AuNPs). The PDA coating enhanced the aqueous stability of CsPbBr 3 and introduced functional groups for probe attachment, while the AuNPs facilitated electron transfer and signal amplification. Upon recognition and cleavage of a flap-structured DNA substrate by FEN1, a downstream transcription reaction was initiated to generate RNA triggers, which in turn activated the Cas13a system. Cas13a cleaved a surface-tethered RNA strand required for forming the aptakiss complex, thereby removing ferrocene-based ECL quenching and restoring strong luminescence. The proposed biosensor exhibited an excellent detection limit of 1.73 fM, with high selectivity against non-specific nucleases, and demonstrated remarkable reproducibility and long-term stability. This study not only presents a powerful biosensing platform for FEN1 but also highlights the potential of CsPbBr 3 @PDA@AuNPs as a versatile ECL-active material. The modular design and tunable functionality of the nanocomposite enable broad applicability in detecting various biomolecules, paving the way for the development of advanced perovskite-based ECL biosensors for clinical and environmental diagnostics.
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MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
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2026
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Guozheng Zhao,Jianfeng Jia
Organophosphorus pesticides (OPs) pose significant risks to food safety and environmental health, making the development of sensitive and reliable detection methods highly desirable. In this work, a highly sensitive electrochemical biosensor based on a MXene/gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)/acetylcholinesterase (AChE) composite was constructed for the detection of OPs. Owing to the large specific surface area and excellent conductivity of MXene, together with the stable immobilization of AChE via Au S bonds, the proposed biosensor exhibits enhanced electron transfer efficiency and enzymatic activity retention. Under optimized conditions, the biosensor shows a wide linear response toward OPs, with a low detection limit of 0.008 ng·mL −1 , calculated based on the 3 σ / k criterion. The sensor also demonstrates good selectivity against common interfering species, satisfactory reproducibility, and excellent batch-to-batch repeatability. Furthermore, the applicability of the biosensor was validated by the determination of OP residues in various real samples, including apples, and cabbages, with recoveries ranging from 96.36% to 103.31% and relative standard deviations below 3.0%. Owing to its simple fabrication procedure and compatibility with portable electrochemical devices, the proposed sensing platform shows great potential for on-site and rapid monitoring of OPs in food and agricultural products.
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MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
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2026
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Yu-Zhen Wang,Xiao-Yue Kang,Ning-Na Shi,Mao-Zhong Tian,Qi-Liang Pan,Yun-Feng Bai,Langxing Chen
A Fe-MOFs/rGO/Au ternary composite to construct a competitive electrochemical immunosensor for Hg 2+ . • The porous conductive hybrid accelerates mass transfer and provides abundant antibody binding sites. • The established immunosensor exhibits two linear range of 0.05–200 and 250–2500 nM of Hg 2+ . • The established immunosensor displays the specific selectivity and a low LOD of 0.075 nM. • The sensing platform shows the promising potential for environmental heavy metal monitoring. The development of ultrasensitive Hg 2+ detection in water environments is crucial owing to its severe toxicity to ecosystems and human health. In this work, a label-free competitive electrochemical immunosensor was fabricated for the detection of mercury ions (Hg 2+ ) based on a ternary iron-based metal organic framework/reduced graphene oxide/gold nanoparticles (Fe-MOFs/rGO/AuNPs) nanocomposite. The Fe-MOFs/rGO hybrid composite was synthesized via a hydrothermal strategy, which significantly enhanced the conductivity and effective surface area of the electrode interface. Furthermore, L-cysteine-mediated AuNPs were covalently conjugated to the Fe-MOFs/rGO matrix, which not only offered a stable substrate for the immobilization of anti-Hg 2+ antibodies but also accelerated interfacial electron transport. By monitoring the current response through differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), the immunosensor exhibited the two linear ranges of 0.05–200 nM and 250–2500 nM toward Hg 2+ , accompanied by an ultralow detection limit (LOD) of 0.075 nM. Benefiting from the synergistic effect of the ternary nanocomposite as well as the outstanding specificity of antibody-antigen immunorecognition, the developed immunosensor meets the requirement for the safety monitoring Hg 2+ in complex environmental water samples. Download: Download high-res image (152KB) Download: Download full-size image
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Environmental Science-Nano
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2026
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Xuanxiu Da,Miao Zhou,Bolu Sun,Haoye Zou,Wenya Wang,Zhen Liu,Hongxia Shi,Jia Zhou,Lin Yang,Yonggang Wang
As a key compound widely used in textile, cosmetic, fire protection, and packaging industries, perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) pollutes the environment via the hydrological cycle and enters the human body through the food chain, causing severe toxicity to reproductive, endocrine, and liver systems. Thus, highly sensitive detection of trace PFOS in water is crucial for protecting life and health. Based on this, a molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensor based on a chitosan/MXene/gold nanoparticle (CS/MXene/AuNPs) composite was developed for ultra-trace PFOS detection. MXene, with a high specific surface area and excellent conductivity, served as the substrate, enhancing electron transport via in situ AuNP reduction, while CS improved interfacial stability. Using PFOS as a template and pyrrole as the functional monomer, specific imprinted sites were constructed on the electrode via electropolymerization. Synergistic effects of MXene (conductive framework), AuNPs (catalyzing redox), and CS (immobilizing imprinted layer) boosted sensitivity. Results showed a linear range of 1.0 × 101–1.0 × 109 pg mL−1, detection limit of 7.9 pg mL−1 (S/N = 3), and 98.02–102.04% recovery in spiked samples. This strategy provides a selective and low-cost paradigm for monitoring persistent organic pollutants. Furthermore, it holds significant potential for supporting global environmental safety networks, aiding in pollution-induced disease control, and safeguarding ecological security, human health, and sustainable development.
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ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
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2026
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IF 5.6
Yu-hang Ma,Yi-feng Ding,Liu-hong Yang,Jing Wen,Ke-fan Duan,Ge Dai,Feng-Feng Mo,Jia-feng Wang
The simultaneous monitoring of lactate and potassium ions (K⁺) in blood is critical for the management of critical conditions like crush syndrome, yet it remains a significant challenge. Herein, we present a novel integrated microfluidic electrochemical sensor for the dual-mode detection of these biomarkers. The sensor leverages a synergistic composite of Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene and electrodeposited gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) to create a highly sensitive sensing interface. The microfluidic chip, fabricated with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), incorporates two independent detection chambers functionalized with lactate oxidase (LOx) and a valinomycin-based ion-selective membrane, respectively. This design enables specific and parallel detection from a single sample. The fabricated sensor demonstrated excellent performance. In a KCl solution, the sensor exhibited a linear range of 1 μM to 10 mM and a low LOD of 1 μM. In the 1 × PBS configuration of lactate solution, the sensor showed a linear range of 10 μM to 16 mM and an LOD of 10 μM. When applied to the analysis of rat plasma samples, the sensor showed strong correlation with a commercial hematology analyzer, confirming its accuracy and practical utility. This work provides a promising platform for point-of-care testing, offering a fast, convenient, and reliable method for simultaneous biomarker monitoring.
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Chemosensors
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2023
·Vol. 11
·期 4
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Jiazheng Wan,Guocheng Han
Lysozyme (Lyz) is found in animal and human bodily fluids, and is frequently utilized as a biomarker for various diseases. Even trace amounts of Lyz in food can potentially trigger adverse immune system reactions in sensitive individuals. Therefore, it is very important to monitor Lyz concentration in foods for safety. In this study, a simple and convenient electrochemical sensor for Lyz detection was prepared by modifying gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and ferrocene dicarboxylic acid (Fc(COOH)2) on a glass carbon electrode (GCE), which was characterized fully by various electrochemical methods and field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM). The proposed method utilized Fc(COOH)2as a probe and AuNPs as an electron transfer medium to improve the sensor’s current response performance. Under optimal conditions, the sensor was used to detect Lyz with a linear range from 0.10~0.70 mmol·L−1with a sensitivity of 50.55 μA·mM−1·cm−2, and a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.07 mmol·L−1. In the standard addition experiment of food samples (egg white), a total R.S.D. of less than 6.75% and an average recovery between 95.45% and 102.62% were obtained.Keywords:electrochemical sensors;ferrocene dicarboxylic;gold nanoparticles;lysozyme;amplifier unit
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2023
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IF 8.4
Weidan Na,Changjin Ou,Yijun Ming,Yuchong Gao,Lin Tian
Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) detection was not as accurate and reproducible as fluorometry due to some uncertainties such as operator's focus adjustment and difference between capillaries. Herein, the weak Raman signal (1640 cm −1 ) from water bending vibration is adopted as a benchmark to improve the practical applicability of Raman detection. Specifically, amygdalin and citrate sodium were applied as reducing and capping agent to synthesize dual-ligand gold nanoparticles (DL-AuNPs). Additionally, the cyano group of amygdalin can attach to the surface of DL-AuNPs and generate a primary SERS signal (2174 cm −1 ), which can be significantly enhanced by Cu(II) as DL-AuNPs aggregates. More importantly, the strong binding affinity between pyrophosphate ions (PPi) and Cu(II) redisperses DL-AuNPs and decreases the signal intensity, making the DL-AuNPs/Cu(II) SERS sensor promising for the detection of PPi. This proposed method presents a reliable SERS analysis with the stable water background calibration and broaden the application of SERS technique in aqueous solution target monitoring.
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JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
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2023
·Vol. 21
·期 1
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IF 10.2
Hong Yueze,Fang Qiuna,Bai Ting,Zhao Peiyi,Han Yuemei,Lin Quankui
Posterior capsular opacification (PCO) is the most common complication after cataract surgery. Present strategies can’t meet the clinical needs of long-term prevention. This research reports a novel intraocular lens (IOL) bulk material with high biocompatibility and synergistic therapy. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) doped MIL-101-NH 2 metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) (AuNPs@MIL) was firstly fabricated via in situ reductions. Then the functionalized MOFs were uniformly mixed with glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) and 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy) ethyl acrylate (EA) to form the nanoparticle doped polymer (AuNPs@MIL-PGE), and which was used to fabricate IOL bulk materials. The materials’ optical and mechanical properties with different mass contents of nanoparticles are investigated. Such bulk functionalized IOL material could efficiently remove residual human lens epithelial cells (HLECs) in the capsular bag in the short term, and can prevent PCO on demand in the long run by near-infrared illumination (NIR) action. In vivo and in vitro experiments demonstrate the biosafety of the material. The AuNPs@MIL-PGE exhibits excellent photothermal effects, which could inhibit cell proliferation under NIR and doesn’t cause pathological effects on the surrounding tissues. Such functionalized IOL can not only avoid the side effects of the antiproliferative drugs but also realize the enhanced PCO prevention in clinical practice.
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TALANTA
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2023
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Haotian Wu,Gang Zhang,Xiaozhan Yang
An electrochemical biosensor based on iron tetroxide (Fe 3 O 4 )/carboxylated carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs-COOH)/gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) was designed for the detection of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), which is often used as an important indicator for the early clinical diagnosis of liver cancer markers. The Fe 3 O 4 /MWCNTs-COOH nanocomposite was synthesized by a solvothermal method and it combined with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) deposited at the constant potential on a glassy carbon electrode to form Fe 3 O 4 /MWCNTs-COOH/AuNPs, which intensifies the electrical signal while the large active sites enable more stable immobilization of the AFP monoclonal antibodies on the electrode. The electrochemical performance of Fe 3 O 4 /MWCNTs-COOH/AuNPs was investigated in detail and the electrochemical response signal after the immune reaction with the AFP antigen-antibody was recorded. The peak current Ip of the response signal is linearly proportional to the lg c AFP in the range of 1 pg mL −1 –10 μg mL −1 , with a detection limit of 1.09034 pg mL −1 and good performance in clinical sample testing. The proposed sensor has shown great application and development potential in clinical medicine field.
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Food Analytical Methods
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2023
·Vol. 16
·期 4
·709-720
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IF 2.9
Zhou Binbin,Sheng Xingxin,Xie Hao,Zhou Sisi,Huang Lijun,Zhang Zuokun,Zhu Yongbo,Zhong Ming
Nitrofurazone (NF) is a kind of synthetic antibiotic with teratogenic and carcinogenic properties, which is often residual in animal food, so it is of great significance to detect it with high selectivity and rapid. In this study, a molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensor was constructed by electropolymerization for the high-specificity, high sensitivity,and rapid detection of NF in milk. By sequentially modifying reduced graphene oxide (RGO) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) on the glassy carbon electrode, the effective surface area and electron transfer ability of the electrode are improved, the double amplification of the electrical signal is realized, and the sensitivity and stability of the sensor are improved. A molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) is polymerized on the surface of the modified electrode by using NF as a target molecule and o -phenylenediamine ( o –PD) as a functional monomer to improve the specific detection ability of the sensor for NF. The experimental conditions (the number of turns of depositing RGO, the thickness of the MIP, the elution time, and the adsorption time) were optimized to attain the best detection performance of the sensor. Differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) was used to detect NF by redox probe ([Fe(CN) 6 ] 3−/4− ). The constructed sensor exhibited an admirable linear relationship between 5 and 1000 nmol L −1 ( R 2 = 0.9968) and the detection limit was 0.18 nmol L −1 (S/N = 3). Compared to the non-imprinted sensor, the imprinting factor was found to be 3.09. In addition, the sensor also showed excellent repeatability (RSD = 1.17%) and stability, and also showed a good recovery rate in actual sample detection (99.06–101.46%), which is expected to be applied to the detection of other harmful substances in food.
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