ChemosensorsPub Date : 2025-08-01DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors13080279
Zhilong Tang, Bo Chen, Wenhua Huang, Xuehua Liu, Xinyu Wang, Xingchu Gong
{"title":"Predicting Adsorption Performance Based on the Properties of Activated Carbon: A Case Study of Shenqi Fuzheng System","authors":"Zhilong Tang, Bo Chen, Wenhua Huang, Xuehua Liu, Xinyu Wang, Xingchu Gong","doi":"10.3390/chemosensors13080279","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors13080279","url":null,"abstract":"This work aims to solve the problem of product quality fluctuations caused by batch-to-batch variations in the adsorption capacity of activated carbon during the production of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) injections. In this work, Shenqi Fuzheng injection was selected as an example. Diluted Shenqi Extract (DSE), an intermediate in the production process of Shenqi Fuzheng injection, was adsorbed with different batches of activated carbon. The adsorption capacities of adenine, adenosine, calycosin-7-glucoside, and astragaloside IV in DSE were selected as evaluation indices for activated carbon absorption. Characterization methods such as nitrogen adsorption, X-ray photoelectron spectrum (XPS), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) were chosen to explore the quantitative relationships between the properties of activated carbon (i.e., specific surface area, pore volume, surface elements, and spectrum) and the adsorption capacities of these four components. It was found that the characteristic wavelengths from FTIR characterization, i.e., 1560 cm−1, 2325 cm−1, 3050 cm−1, and 3442 cm−1, etc., showed the strongest correlation with the adsorption capacities of these four components. Prediction models based on the transmittance at characteristic wavelengths were successfully established via multiple linear regression. In validation experiments of models, the relative errors of predicted adsorption capacities of activated carbon were mostly within 5%, indicating good predictive ability of the models. The results of this work suggest that the prediction method of adsorption capacity based on the mid-infrared spectrum can provide a new way for the quality control of activated carbon.","PeriodicalId":10057,"journal":{"name":"Chemosensors","volume":"13 8","pages":"279-279"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9040/13/8/279/pdf?version=1754292375","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147877849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemosensorsPub Date : 2025-07-20DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors13070263
Huili Hao, Chengjun Qiu, Wei Qu, Yuan Zhuang, Zizi Zhao, Haozheng Liu, Wenhao Wang, Jiarui Su, Wei Tao
{"title":"Development of Polydopamine–Chitosan-Modified Electrochemical Immunosensor for Sensitive Detection of 7,12-Dimethylbenzo[a]anthracene in Seawater","authors":"Huili Hao, Chengjun Qiu, Wei Qu, Yuan Zhuang, Zizi Zhao, Haozheng Liu, Wenhao Wang, Jiarui Su, Wei Tao","doi":"10.3390/chemosensors13070263","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors13070263","url":null,"abstract":"7,12-Dimethylbenzo[a]anthracene (DMBA-7,12), a highly toxic and environmentally persistent polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), poses significant threats to marine biodiversity and human health due to its bioaccumulation through the food chain. Conventional chromatographic methods, while achieving comparable detection limits, are hindered by the need for expensive instrumentation and prolonged analysis times, rendering them unsuitable for rapid on-site monitoring of DMBA-7,12 in marine environments. Therefore, the development of novel, efficient detection techniques is imperative. In this study, we have successfully developed an electrochemical immunosensor based on a polydopamine (PDA)–chitosan (CTs) composite interface to overcome existing technical limitations. PDA provides a robust scaffold for antibody immobilization due to its strong adhesive properties, while CTs enhances signal amplification and biocompatibility. The synergistic integration of these materials combines the high efficiency of electrochemical detection with the specificity of antigen–antibody recognition, enabling precise qualitative and quantitative analysis of the target analyte through monitoring changes in the electrochemical properties at the electrode surface. By systematically optimizing key experimental parameters, including buffer pH, probe concentration, and antibody loading, we have constructed the first electrochemical immunosensor for detecting DMBA-7,12 in seawater. The sensor achieved a detection limit as low as 0.42 ng/mL. In spiked seawater samples, the recovery rates ranged from 95.53% to 99.44%, with relative standard deviations (RSDs) ≤ 4.6%, demonstrating excellent accuracy and reliability. This innovative approach offers a cost-effective and efficient solution for the in situ rapid monitoring of trace carcinogens in marine environments, potentially advancing the field of marine pollutant detection technologies.","PeriodicalId":10057,"journal":{"name":"Chemosensors","volume":"13 7","pages":"263-263"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9040/13/7/263/pdf?version=1752998238","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147332413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Disposable SWCNTs/AuNPs-Based Screen-Printed ISE at Different Temperatures to Monitor Ca2+ for Hypocalcemia Diagnosis","authors":"Zhixue Yu, Hui Wang, Yue He, Ruipeng Chen, Xiangfang Tang, Benhai Xiong","doi":"10.3390/chemosensors13070252","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors13070252","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, screen-printed ion-selective electrodes combined with single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were used to rapidly and accurately measure serum Ca2+ concentration. Due to the susceptibility of cows to hypocalcemia after delivery, this disease can affect the health of cows and reduce milk production. Therefore, the development of an economical and swift detection method holds paramount importance for facilitating early diagnosis and subsequent treatment. In this study, by combining the high electrical conductivity and large surface area of SWCNTs with the strong catalytic activity of AuNPs, a SWCNTs/AuNPs composite with high sensitivity and good stability was prepared, achieving efficient selective recognition and signal conversion of Ca2+. The experimental results indicate that the screen-printed electrode modified with SWCNTs/AuNPs exhibited excellent performance in the determination of Ca2+ concentration. Its linear response range is 10−5.5–10−1 M, covering the normal and pathological concentration range of Ca2+ in cow blood, and the detection limit is far below the clinical detection requirements. In addition, the electrode also has good anti-interference ability and fast response time (about 15 s), showing good performance in the range of 5–45 °C. In practical applications, the combination of the electrode and portable detection equipment can realize the field rapid determination of cow blood Ca2+ concentration. This method is easy to operate, cost-effective, and easy to promote, providing strong technical support for the health management of dairy farms.","PeriodicalId":10057,"journal":{"name":"Chemosensors","volume":"13 7","pages":"252-252"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9040/13/7/252/pdf?version=1752305035","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147877920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemosensorsPub Date : 2025-07-11DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors13070251
Zizi Zhao, Wei Qu, Chengjun Qiu, Yuan Zhuang, Kaixuan Chen, Yi Qu, Huili Hao, Wenhao Wang, Haozheng Liu, Jiarui Su
{"title":"An Electrochemical Sensor for the Simultaneous Detection of Pb2+ and Cd2+ in Contaminated Seawater Based on Intelligent Mobile Detection Devices","authors":"Zizi Zhao, Wei Qu, Chengjun Qiu, Yuan Zhuang, Kaixuan Chen, Yi Qu, Huili Hao, Wenhao Wang, Haozheng Liu, Jiarui Su","doi":"10.3390/chemosensors13070251","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors13070251","url":null,"abstract":"Excessive levels of Pb2+ and Cd2+ in seawater pose significant combined toxicity to marine organisms, resulting in harmful effects and further threatening human health through biomagnification in the food chain. Traditional methods for detecting marine Pb2+ and Cd2+ rely on laboratory analyses, which are hindered by limitations such as sample degradation during transport and complex operational procedures. In this study, we present an electrochemical sensor based on intelligent mobile detection devices. By combining G-COOH-MWCNTs/ZnO with differential pulse voltammetry, the sensor enables the efficient, simultaneous detection of Pb2+ and Cd2+ in seawater. The G-COOH-MWCNTs/ZnO composite film is prepared via drop-coating and is applied to a glassy carbon electrode. The film is characterized using cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy, while Pb2+ and Cd2+ are quantified using differential pulse voltammetry. Using a 0.1 mol/L sodium acetate buffer (pH 5.5), a deposition potential of −1.1 V, and an accumulation time of 300 s, a strong linear correlation was observed between the peak response currents of Pb2+ and Cd2+ and their concentrations in the range of 25–450 µg/L. The detection limits were 0.535 µg/L for Pb2+ and 0.354 µg/L for Cd2+. The sensor was applied for the analysis of seawater samples from Maowei Sea, achieving recovery rates for Pb2+ ranging from 97.7% to 103%, and for Cd2+ from 97% to 106.1%. These results demonstrate that the sensor exhibits high sensitivity and stability, offering a reliable solution for the on-site monitoring of heavy metal contamination in marine environments.","PeriodicalId":10057,"journal":{"name":"Chemosensors","volume":"13 7","pages":"251-251"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9040/13/7/251/pdf?version=1752241078","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147909458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemosensorsPub Date : 2025-07-10DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors13070249
Yongjing Guo, Zhengxin Zhang, Hangshuo Feng, Qiuyan Dai, Qiuni Zhao, Zaihua Duan, Shenghui Guo, Yang Li, Ming Hou, Yi Xia
{"title":"Electrostatic Self-Assembly of Heterostructured In2O3/Ti3C2Tx Nanocomposite for High-Selectivity NO2 Gas Sensing at Room Temperature","authors":"Yongjing Guo, Zhengxin Zhang, Hangshuo Feng, Qiuyan Dai, Qiuni Zhao, Zaihua Duan, Shenghui Guo, Yang Li, Ming Hou, Yi Xia","doi":"10.3390/chemosensors13070249","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors13070249","url":null,"abstract":"Owing to high electrical conductivity, layered structure, and abundant surface functional groups, transition metal carbides/nitrides (MXenes) have received enormous interest in the field of gas sensors at room temperature. In this work, we synthesize a heterostructured nanocomposite with indium oxide (In2O3) decorated on titanium carbide (Ti3C2Tx) nanosheets by electrostatic self-assembly and develop it for high-selectivity NO2 gas sensing at room temperature. Self-assembly formation of multiple heterojunctions in the In2O3/Ti3C2Tx composite provide abundant NO2 gas adsorption sites and high electron transfer activity, which is conducive to improving the gas-sensing response of the In2O3/Ti3C2Tx gas sensor. Assisted by rich adsorption sites and hetero interface, the as-fabricated In2O3/Ti3C2Tx gas sensor exhibits the highest response to NO2 among various interference gases. Meanwhile, a detection limit of 0.3 ppm, and response/recovery time (197.62/93.84 s) is displayed at room temperature. Finally, a NO2 sensing mechanism of In2O3/Ti3C2Tx gas sensor is constructed based on PN heterojunction enhancement and molecular adsorption. This work not only expands the gas-sensing application of MXenes, but also demonstrates an avenue for the rational design and construction of NO2-sensing materials.","PeriodicalId":10057,"journal":{"name":"Chemosensors","volume":"13 7","pages":"249-249"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9040/13/7/249/pdf?version=1752145297","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147333930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemosensorsPub Date : 2025-07-05DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors13070239
Hongtao Wang, Yan Liu, Yuanchao Xie, Jianan Ma, Dan Han, Shengbo Sang
{"title":"Hollow Mesoporous ZnO/ZnCo2O4 Based on Ostwald Ripening for H2S Detection","authors":"Hongtao Wang, Yan Liu, Yuanchao Xie, Jianan Ma, Dan Han, Shengbo Sang","doi":"10.3390/chemosensors13070239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors13070239","url":null,"abstract":"Mesoporous ZnO/ZnCo2O4 nanocomposites with excellent gas-sensing performance were synthesized using the Ostwald ripening method. The as-prepared ZnO/ZnCo2O4 comprised aggregated monodisperse nanoparticles, and the nanoparticle size grew with increasing thermal treatment temperature. Increasing the calcination temperature did not significantly change the overall size of the ZnO/ZnCo2O4 nanocomposites, but the pore size and specific surface area were noticeably affected. The gas-sensing results showed that ZnO/ZnCo2O4 composites calcined at 500 °C exhibited the highest response to H2S at 200 °C, with a detection limit of 500 ppb. The ZnO/ZnCo2O4 composites also exhibited remarkable selectivity, response/recovery speed, and stability. Their excellent gas-sensing performance might be attributed to their porous structure, large specific surface area, and the heterogeneous interface between ZnO and ZnCo2O4. This work not only represents a new example of the Ostwald ripening-based formation of inorganic hollow structures in a template-free aqueous solution but also provides a novel and efficient sensing material for the detection of H2S gas.","PeriodicalId":10057,"journal":{"name":"Chemosensors","volume":"13 7","pages":"239-239"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147907621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemosensorsPub Date : 2025-06-30DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors13070236
Christopher Mwanza, Lin Zhao, Qing Zhang, Shou‐Nian Ding
{"title":"Electrochemical Detection of Bisphenol S Based on Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Grafted on Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes: A Facile Sensor Fabrication Approach","authors":"Christopher Mwanza, Lin Zhao, Qing Zhang, Shou‐Nian Ding","doi":"10.3390/chemosensors13070236","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors13070236","url":null,"abstract":"Bisphenol S (BPS), a key ingredient in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, is a known endocrine-disrupting compound that poses significant risks to human health and the environment. As such, the development of rapid and reliable analytical techniques for its detection is essential. In this work, we present a newly engineered electrochemical sensor designed for the sensitive and selective detection of BPS using a straightforward and effective fabrication approach. The sensor was constructed by grafting molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) onto vinyl-functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (f-MWCNTs). Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate and acrylamide were used as the cross-linker and functional monomer, respectively, in the synthesis of the MIP layer. The resulting MIP@f-MWCNT nanocomposite was characterized using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The MIP@f-MWCNT material was then combined with chitosan, a biocompatible binder, to fabricate the final MIP@f-MWCNT/chitosan-modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE). Electrochemical evaluation showed a broad linear detection range from 1 to 60 µM (R2 = 0.992), with a sensitivity of 0.108 µA/µM and a detection limit of 2.00 µM. The sensor retained 96.0% of its response after four weeks and exhibited high selectivity against structural analogues. In spiked plastic extract samples, recoveries ranged from 95.6% to 105.0%. This robust, cost-effective, and scalable sensing platform holds strong potential for environmental monitoring, food safety applications, and real-time electrochemical detection of endocrine-disrupting compounds like BPS.","PeriodicalId":10057,"journal":{"name":"Chemosensors","volume":"13 7","pages":"236-236"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9040/13/7/236/pdf?version=1751297036","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147331594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemosensorsPub Date : 2025-06-14DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors13060218
Xiangrui Dong, Bo Zhang, Mengyao Shen, Qi Lu, Hao Shen, Yi Ni, Yuechen Liu, Haitao Song
{"title":"Trimethylamine Gas Sensor Based on Electrospun In2O3 Nanowires with Different Grain Sizes for Fish Freshness Monitoring","authors":"Xiangrui Dong, Bo Zhang, Mengyao Shen, Qi Lu, Hao Shen, Yi Ni, Yuechen Liu, Haitao Song","doi":"10.3390/chemosensors13060218","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors13060218","url":null,"abstract":"Seafood, especially marine fish, is highly prone to spoilage during processing, transportation, and storage. It releases pungent trimethylamine (TMA) gas, which severely affects food quality and safety. Metal–oxide–semiconductor (MOS) gas sensors for TMA detection offer a rapid, convenient, and accurate method for assessing fish freshness. Indium oxide (In2O3) has shown potential as an effective sensing material for the detection of TMA. In this work, one-dimensional In2O3 nanowires with different grain sizes and levels of crystallinity were synthetized using the electrospinning technique and underwent different thermal calcination processes. Gas-sensing tests showed that the In2O3–3 °C/min–500 °C gas sensor exhibited an outstanding performance, including a high response (Ra/Rg = 47.0) to 100 ppm TMA, a short response time (6 s), a low limit of detection (LOD, 0.0392 ppm), and an excellent long-term stability. Furthermore, the sensor showed promising experimental results in monitoring the freshness of Larimichthys crocea (L. crocea). By analyzing the relationship between the grain size and crystallinity of the In2O3 samples, a mechanism for the enhanced gas-sensing performance was proposed. This work provides a novel strategy for designing and fabricating gas sensors for TMA detection and highlights their potential for broad applications in real-time fish freshness monitoring.","PeriodicalId":10057,"journal":{"name":"Chemosensors","volume":"13 6","pages":"218-218"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9040/13/6/218/pdf?version=1750132347","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147912730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemosensorsPub Date : 2025-06-01DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors13060200
X Y Feng, Jiaqi Zhao, Shiwei Wu, Ying Kan, H. Li, Weifei Zhang
{"title":"An Electrochemical Sensor Based on AuNPs@Cu-MOF/MWCNTs Integrated Microfluidic Device for Selective Monitoring of Hydroxychloroquine in Human Serum","authors":"X Y Feng, Jiaqi Zhao, Shiwei Wu, Ying Kan, H. Li, Weifei Zhang","doi":"10.3390/chemosensors13060200","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors13060200","url":null,"abstract":"Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), a cornerstone therapeutic agent for autoimmune diseases, requires precise serum concentration monitoring due to its narrow therapeutic window. Current HCQ monitoring methods such as HPLC and LC-MS/MS are sensitive but costly and complex. While electrochemical sensors offer rapid, cost-effective detection, their large chambers and high sample consumption hinder point-of-care use. To address these challenges, we developed a microfluidic electrochemical sensing platform based on a screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE) modified with a hierarchical nanocomposite of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), copper-based metal–organic frameworks (Cu-MOFs), and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). The Cu-MOF provided high porosity and analyte enrichment, MWCNTs established a 3D conductive network to enhance electron transfer, and AuNPs further optimized catalytic activity through localized plasmonic effects. Structural characterization (SEM, XRD, FT-IR) confirmed the successful integration of these components via π-π stacking and metal–carboxylate coordination. Electrochemical analyses (CV, EIS, DPV) revealed exceptional performance, with a wide linear range (0.05–50 μM), a low detection limit (19 nM, S/N = 3), and a rapid response time (<5 min). The sensor exhibited outstanding selectivity against common interferents, high reproducibility (RSD = 3.15%), and long-term stability (98% signal retention after 15 days). By integrating the nanocomposite-modified SPCE into a microfluidic chip, we achieved accurate HCQ detection in 50 μL of serum, with recovery rates of 95.0–103.0%, meeting FDA validation criteria. This portable platform combines the synergistic advantages of nanomaterials with microfluidic miniaturization, offering a robust and practical tool for real-time therapeutic drug monitoring in clinical settings.","PeriodicalId":10057,"journal":{"name":"Chemosensors","volume":"13 6","pages":"200-200"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9040/13/6/200/pdf?version=1748766559","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147332734","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemosensorsPub Date : 2025-05-05DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors13050167
Zhouxiaolong Zhang, Hongting Ma, Hao Mo, Nan Zhu
{"title":"Organophosphorus Pesticide Photoelectrochemical/Electrochemical Dual-Mode Smartsensors Derived from Synergistic Co,N-TiO2@ZrO2/3DGH Platform","authors":"Zhouxiaolong Zhang, Hongting Ma, Hao Mo, Nan Zhu","doi":"10.3390/chemosensors13050167","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors13050167","url":null,"abstract":"Organophosphorus pesticides (OPs), while pivotal for agricultural productivity, pose severe environmental and health risks due to their persistence and bioaccumulation. Existing detection methods, such as chromatography and spectroscopy, face limitations in field adaptability, cost, and operational complexity. To address these challenges, this study introduces a novel dual-mode photoelectrochemical–electrochemical (PEC-EC) sensor based on a Co,N-TiO2@ZrO2/3DGH nanocomposite. The sensor synergistically integrates zirconium oxide (ZrO2) for selective OP capture via phosphate-Zr coordination, cobalt-nitrogen co-doped titanium dioxide (Co,N-TiO2) for visible-light responsiveness, and a three-dimensional graphene hydrogel (3DGH) for enhanced conductivity. In the PEC mode under light irradiation, OP adsorption induces charge recombination, yielding a logarithmic photocurrent attenuation with a detection limit of 0.058 ng mL−1. Subsequently, the EC mode via square wave voltammetry (SWV) self-validates the results, achieving a detection limit of 0.716 ng mL−1. The dual-mode system demonstrates exceptional reproducibility, long-term stability, and selectivity against common interferents. Parallel measurements revealed <5% inter-mode discrepancy, validating the intrinsic self-checking capability. This portable platform bridges the gap between laboratory-grade accuracy and field-deployable simplicity, offering transformative potential for environmental monitoring and food safety management.","PeriodicalId":10057,"journal":{"name":"Chemosensors","volume":"13 5","pages":"167-167"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9040/13/5/167/pdf?version=1746442434","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147902611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}