{"title":"Detection of blood glucose based on the aggregation induced luminescence effect in 4-formyl-3-hydroxybenzoic acid@ZIF-8 and a ratiometric fluorescence method based on Förster resonance energy transfer between aggregation-induced emission molecules and diallyl phthalate.","authors":"Xu Xu, Jing Li, Yaodong Zhang","doi":"10.1039/d4ay02325k","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4ay02325k","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A novel and simple ratiometric fluorescence detection method for H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> and glucose was proposed on the basis of the aggregation-induced luminescence effect of the aggregation-induced emission (AIE) molecule 4-formyl-3-hydroxybenzoic acid (FHBA) in ZIF-8 and the mechanism of fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) between the complex FHBA@ZIF-8 and diallyl phthalate (DAP). First, glucose was oxidized to H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> under the catalysis of glucose oxidase. In the presence of horseradish peroxidase, the latter further oxidized <i>o</i>-phenylenediamine to produce yellow fluorescent DAP with an emission wavelength of 560 nm. The fluorescence of FHBA@ZIF-8 at 445 nm can be effectively quenched because the ultraviolet absorption spectrum of DAP overlaps well with the emission spectrum of FHBA@ZIF-8. Therefore, a highly sensitive ratiometric fluorescence detection method for detecting H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> and glucose was constructed using the change in the ratio of fluorescence intensity at two wavelengths (<i>F</i><sub>560</sub>/<i>F</i><sub>445</sub>). The linear range of H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> detection by this method is 1-150 μM, and the detection limit is 0.21 μM. The linear range of glucose detection is 1-100 μM, and the detection limit is 0.17 μM. The method was successfully applied for the detection of glucose in human serum samples, and it has broad potential in clinical diagnosis and research.</p>","PeriodicalId":64,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Methods","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144315585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimisation of electronic nose performance with multi-attention and domain adaptation for fire forensics.","authors":"Tian-Shu Song, Hui-Rang Hou, Qing-Hao Meng","doi":"10.1039/d5ay00474h","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ay00474h","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The identification of ignitable liquids at fire scenes is a crucial component of forensic investigations. However, conventional analytical methods such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, often require costly equipment, specialised expertise, and extended analysis times, which limits their effectiveness for rapid on-site detection. As such, electronic nose (e-nose) technology presents a cost-effective and portable alternative. Nevertheless, inconsistencies in sensor responses across different platforms pose challenges to model transferability which requires independent data collection and model training for each device. This study introduces a multiple attention adversarial transfer learning (MAATL) network aimed at addressing cross-platform variability in ignitable liquid detection using e-noses. The MAATL framework incorporates a multiple attention mechanism to optimise sensor signals, a multi-scale one-dimensional convolutional network for feature extraction, and adversarial learning techniques to enhance domain adaptation. Experimental validation involved five e-nose platforms and four classes of ignitable liquids, namely gasoline, diesel, alcohol, and diluent. The results demonstrated an average classification accuracy of 87% with peak accuracy reaching as high as 97.3%. Furthermore, the Fréchet inception distance (FID) metric indicated significant distribution differences between e-nose platforms, with values ranging from 12.8 to 35.6. Overall, these findings suggest that the proposed method enhances the reliability and scalability of e-nose-based ignitable liquid detection, thereby contributing to more efficient forensic investigations and expanding potential applications in chemical sensing.</p>","PeriodicalId":64,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Methods","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144315587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuli Mei, Shuo Yang, Minghui Su, Jianjun Xie, Shengfeng Huang, Zhengjin Jiang, Yang Huang
{"title":"Nitrogen-doped carbon dots for ultrasensitive detection of Hg<sup>2+</sup> in traditional Chinese medicine and bioimaging applications.","authors":"Yuli Mei, Shuo Yang, Minghui Su, Jianjun Xie, Shengfeng Huang, Zhengjin Jiang, Yang Huang","doi":"10.1039/d5ay00704f","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ay00704f","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A nitrogen-doped carbon dots (N-CDs)-based fluorescent sensor was developed for ultrasensitive and selective detection of mercury ions (Hg<sup>2+</sup>) in complex matrices, such as <i>Panax notoginseng</i> (Burk.) F. H. Chen (Sanqi). The synthesized N-CDs exhibited intense blue fluorescence (quantum yield: 35%) with an ultra-small size of 1.93 ± 0.53 nm. Leveraging dynamic quenching mechanisms, the sensor achieved a linear detection range of 0-50 μM for Hg<sup>2+</sup> and an exceptionally low limit of detection (LOD) of 0.2825 nM, outperforming existing CD-based sensors. The N-CDs demonstrated remarkable selectivity for Hg<sup>2+</sup> in the presence of interfering ions and complex herbal components. Hg<sup>2+</sup> in Sanqi samples was quantified by fluorescence analysis (25.5-26.8 μg kg<sup>-1</sup>, RSD < 2.0%) and cross-validated <i>via</i> Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) (24.8-26.2 μg kg<sup>-1</sup>, RSD < 1.0%), demonstrating N-CDs' reliability for precise Hg<sup>2+</sup> detection. Additionally, the N-CDs exhibited excellent biocompatibility and were successfully applied for cellular imaging in A549 cells, showcasing their dual functionality in environmental monitoring and biomedical diagnostics.</p>","PeriodicalId":64,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Methods","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144315586","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A highly sensitive flow injection chemiluminescence method for myoglobin detection in beef samples based on zinc ion-induced \"dragging\" of heme iron.","authors":"Yali Zhang, Yuhan Ma, Yapin Zhao, Jing Ha","doi":"10.1039/d5ay00774g","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ay00774g","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report for the first time that zinc ions (Zn<sup>2+</sup>) significantly enhance the chemiluminescence (CL) signal of the luminol-hydrogen peroxide (luminol-H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) system by \"dragging\" heme iron out of myoglobin (Mb). Integrating this with myoglobin aptamer (Mb aptamer) specific recognition enables sensitive and specific quantification of Mb content in beef samples.</p>","PeriodicalId":64,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Methods","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144309315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ultrasound-enzyme-assisted extraction of flavonols from <i>Polygonatum odoratum</i> using ternary natural deep eutectic solvents.","authors":"Yuhan Lou, Jiaying Zhang, Xirui Wu, Jiaxin Li, Qihong Zhou, Wenxiu Li, Luyuan Yang, Bin Guo","doi":"10.1039/d5ay00347d","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ay00347d","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESs) are emerging green solvents that show great potential in extracting natural products from natural resources. In this study, a third component was introduced into the NADES system, and the screened ternary NADES (choline chloride/fructose/citric acid, 1 : 1 : 2) was combined with ultrasound-enzyme-assisted extraction to extract flavonols from <i>Polygonatum odoratum</i>. The main flavonol components, including quercetin, kaempferol and isorhamnetin, were determined by high-performance liquid chromatography and analyzed in comparison with the extraction efficiency of traditional procedures. The results of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy showed that the alteration of intermolecular forces in NADESs promoted the formation of hydrogen bonds between them and flavonols, which significantly increased the extraction yields. After optimization by single-factor and Box-Behnken experiments, the ternary NADES extraction yields could reach 0.24 mg g<sup>-1</sup> under the optimal conditions of cellulase dosage 1.1%, ultrasonic time 62 min, ultrasonic temperature 61 °C, and water content 60%. The study provides an efficient and environmentally friendly way to extract flavonols from natural medicinal plants, and also elucidates the potential mechanism of the ultrasound-enzyme-assisted ternary NADESs for the improved extraction efficiency.</p>","PeriodicalId":64,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Methods","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144315588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fluorescence and UV-vis spectrophotometry: a dual-mode competitive approach for selective sensing of dopamine.","authors":"Somnath Bali, Arnab Halder, Avijit Mondal","doi":"10.1039/d5ay00787a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ay00787a","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The quantification of dopamine (DA) is essential due its vital role as a neurotransmitter. Here, we used a sensing strategy, which is based on competition between the DA-resorcinol (RA) reaction and resorcinol-stabilized silver nanoparticle (AgNP) formation in slightly alkaline medium. The AgNP and DA-RA reaction product formation were well characterized, specifically by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and mass spectrometry, respectively, and also by other well-known techniques. The beauty of this sensing strategy is that the quantification of dopamine using both UV-visible and fluorescence spectrophotometry employing simple chemistry, where the RA molecule itself acts as a reducing agent and stabilizing agent for the formation of AgNPs and also selectively reacts with DA to produce fluorescent entities under alkaline conditions. A dual approach with naked-eye recognition of dopamine with an ambient light source was developed using the well-known chemistry between DA-RA and RA-AgNPs. The interference study was performed using both methods, and almost no interference observed in the fluorescence method. The strategy exhibits high selectivity and sensitivity toward DA with a wide linear range of 0.25 μM to 30 μM and a limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.25 μM. Additionally, the assay was performed using a human urine sample. The initial assessment of dopamine by the fast colorimetric method, followed by the confirmation with a fluorescence technique, makes this strategy highly promising and thereby attracting much attention for applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":64,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Methods","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144300711","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yang Cao, Chun Huang, Kui Li, Xi Zhang, Mengfei Tong, Jiale Tu, Kun Yang, Shuai Yuan, Hong Zhang
{"title":"CRISPR/Cas12a-assisted electrochemiluminescent detection of ochratoxin A based on COF@Ru coupled with a DNA tetrahedral scaffold.","authors":"Yang Cao, Chun Huang, Kui Li, Xi Zhang, Mengfei Tong, Jiale Tu, Kun Yang, Shuai Yuan, Hong Zhang","doi":"10.1039/d5ay00427f","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ay00427f","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To sensitively detect ochratoxin A (OTA), a CRISPR/Cas12a-assisted electrochemiluminescence (ECL) aptasensor based on COF@Ru coupled with a DNA tetrahedral scaffold (DTS) was successfully fabricated. The covalent organic framework (COF) acted as a confined micro-reactor for the tris(2,2'-bipyridyl)ruthenium(II)/tri-<i>n</i>-propylamine (Ru(bpy)<sub>3</sub><sup>2+</sup>/TPrA) system and hence, evidently enhanced ECL signals. Au nanoparticles (AuNPs) coupled with DTS caused more ferrocene (Fc)-modified quenching DNA probe molecules to be attached to the surface of the sensing electrode, which could reduce the detection background. Activated CRISPR/Cas12a could effectively amplify the ECL signal since it could cut off a considerable amount of quenching DNA probe molecules and make them move away from the electrode. Owing to these strategies, the fabricated ECL aptasensor could detect OTA as low as 3.5 fg mL<sup>-1</sup> in a linear detection range of 10<sup>-5</sup>-100 ng mL<sup>-1</sup>. Furthermore, the CRISPR/Cas12a and COF@Ru coupled with DTS-based ECL biosensor possessed high stability and specificity. More importantly, the ECL biosensor could effectively detect OTA in food samples, indicating that it can play a role in monitoring OTA levels in the field of food safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":64,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Methods","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144300707","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Triazine-based COF/CNTs as an electrochemical sensor for the simultaneous detection of sunset yellow and tartrazine in food samples.","authors":"Chih-Ling Yeh, Yu-Jun Ceng, Mu-Xiang Huang, Antonia Trisha Zac R, Bing-Chen Wu, Hui-Ling Lee","doi":"10.1039/d5ay00708a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ay00708a","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, we developed a novel electrochemical sensor by modifying a screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE) with a triazine-based covalent organic framework (COF) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), designated as the COF/CNTs/SPCE. This sensor enabled the simultaneous detection of sunset yellow (SY) and tartrazine (Tz) with excellent sensitivity. Under optimized conditions, the COF/CNTs/SPCE exhibited efficient electron-transfer kinetics and achieved low detection limits (S/N = 3) of 0.75 nM for SY and 7.5 nM for Tz, outperforming previously reported electrochemical sensors. The sensor demonstrated high selectivity for SY and Tz even in the presence of various common interferents, along with good reproducibility and long-term stability. Moreover, the COF/CNTs/SPCE sensor was successfully applied for the quantitative analysis of multiple food samples, validating its practical applicability. These results underscore the potential of the COF/CNTs/SPCE as a high-performance, reliable platform for detecting synthetic food dyes in complex food matrices.</p>","PeriodicalId":64,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Methods","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144300714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A review of chemometrics combined with modern spectroscopy technology in fertilizer analysis.","authors":"Jixiong Zhang, Wenli Guo, Tongqing Liu, Jingjing Xia","doi":"10.1039/d4ay02274b","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4ay02274b","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To promote the rapid development of the fertilizer industry, this paper reviewed the research on chemometric methods combined with analytical spectroscopy (including near-infrared spectroscopy, mid-infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy) in the fertilizer industry over the past two decades. Five parts were described according to the applied spectroscopy. Finally, the paper provides an outlook for the future development of the fertilizer industry. (1) To enhance the overall quality of fertilizers, it is imperative to broaden the scope of critical quality attributes, while simultaneously strengthening the monitoring of the fertilizer production process. (2) The utilization of spectral imaging technology enables the acquisition of both spatial and spectral insights into the ingredients of a fertilizer, providing a comprehensive understanding of its composition. (3) The employment of multi-source spectral data fusion methods has the potential to effectively surmount the inherent constraints of individual spectroscopic techniques, offering a more comprehensive and accurate analysis. (4) The establishment of an open-source spectral database for fertilizers would significantly contribute to the further expansion and advancement of this field. It is anticipated that the integration of chemometrics with analytical spectroscopy will enhance fertilizer production, ultimately fostering a shift towards a more sustainable development path.</p>","PeriodicalId":64,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Methods","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144300706","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the link between polymeric surface composition and emerging bisphenol release in toys and childcare products: insights from the Swiss market.","authors":"Camille Rime, Sanja Delic, Anne Onidi, Lionel Cretegny, Davide Staedler, Fiorella Lucarini","doi":"10.1039/d5ay00678c","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ay00678c","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates the release of 14 bisphenols (BPs) from various toys and childcare plastic products available in the Swiss market, using artificial saliva as a simulant. A total of 162 samples were analyzed, revealing substantial differences in BP release across polymer types. Polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) exhibited the highest release rates, while polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyurethane (PUR) showed lower BP release. Statistically significant differences among polymers emphasize the impact of polymer composition on leaching potential. These results enhance the understanding of BP exposure risks from polymeric materials in children's products, underscoring the need for targeted regulatory standards. By identifying high-risk polymers, this study provides valuable guidance for selecting safer materials to reduce BP exposure in products for children.</p>","PeriodicalId":64,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Methods","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144300709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}