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Modification of a bioabsorbable carbon electrode on silk-fibroin carriers: setting the composition and adjustment of the working potential† 丝素载体上生物可吸收碳电极的修饰:工作电位†的组成和调整
IF 3.5
Sensors & diagnostics Pub Date : 2025-03-06 DOI: 10.1039/D4SD00371C
Kevin Alexander Janus, Madita Zach, Stefan Achtsnicht, Aleksander Drinic, Alexander Kopp, Michael Keusgen and Michael Josef Schöning
{"title":"Modification of a bioabsorbable carbon electrode on silk-fibroin carriers: setting the composition and adjustment of the working potential†","authors":"Kevin Alexander Janus, Madita Zach, Stefan Achtsnicht, Aleksander Drinic, Alexander Kopp, Michael Keusgen and Michael Josef Schöning","doi":"10.1039/D4SD00371C","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SD00371C","url":null,"abstract":"<p >In this work, different surface treatment and modification procedures (KCl, Na<small><sub>2</sub></small>CO<small><sub>3</sub></small>, H<small><sub>2</sub></small>O<small><sub>2</sub></small>, O<small><sub>2</sub></small> plasma, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)) are applied to a screen-printed carbon-based electrode on bioabsorbable silk-fibroin, aiming to reduce the applied working potential in operation. The screen-printed carbon electrode houses the enzyme glucose oxidase for glucose monitoring, and is encapsulated by the biocompatible material Ecoflex. The working electrode is characterized amperometrically at different working potentials (0.6 to 1.2 V <em>vs.</em> the Ag/AgCl reference electrode) at physiological glucose concentrations ranging from 0.5 to 10 mM. The surface morphology of the electrode is analyzed utilizing scanning electron microscopy and contact angle measurements. Addition of 2 wt% MWCNTs to the carbon screen-printing paste allowed the reduction of the applied working potential from 1.2 to 0.8 V, resulting in a mean glucose sensitivity of 2.5 ± 0.6 μA cm<small><sup>−2</sup></small> mM<small><sup>−1</sup></small>. Moreover, the bioabsorbability (<em>i.e.</em>, the degradation behavior) of the different surface-treated carbon electrodes on silk-fibroin is studied over several months using the enzyme protease XIV from <em>Streptomyces griseus</em>.</p>","PeriodicalId":74786,"journal":{"name":"Sensors & diagnostics","volume":" 4","pages":" 353-362"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/sd/d4sd00371c?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143809064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Headspace paper-based analytical device for ammonia quantification in human biological samples 用于人体生物样品中氨定量的顶空纸基分析装置
IF 3.5
Sensors & diagnostics Pub Date : 2025-03-05 DOI: 10.1039/D4SD00361F
Kawin Khachornsakkul, Darrien Johnsen and Sameer Sonkusale
{"title":"Headspace paper-based analytical device for ammonia quantification in human biological samples","authors":"Kawin Khachornsakkul, Darrien Johnsen and Sameer Sonkusale","doi":"10.1039/D4SD00361F","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SD00361F","url":null,"abstract":"<p >This article presents a simple and cost-effective headspace paper-based analytical device (hPAD) for the quantification of ammonia in human biological samples. The aim of this approach is to enhance the detection selectivity for ammonia in complex samples. The detection principle leverages basic chemistry, wherein ammonia reacts with copper sulfate (CuSO<small><sub>4</sub></small>) to form the complex ion tetraamminecopper(<small>II</small>) sulfate ([Cu(NH<small><sub>3</sub></small>)<small><sub>4</sub></small>]SO<small><sub>4</sub></small>), resulting in a colour change from pale blue to dark blue on a paper substrate. The quantitative analysis of ammonia is straightforward through placement of the sensor on the inside lid of the sample vial, and the resulting colour change is measured using a smartphone and image processing software. Upon optimization, the developed assay demonstrated a linear range between 2.5 and 40.0 μM (<em>R</em><small><sup>2</sup></small> = 0.9955) with a detection limit (LOD) of 0.90 μM. The sensor also exhibited high precision, with the highest relative standard deviation (RSD) recorded at 6.17%. Moreover, the method showed remarkable selectivity, as the sensor showed no response to common interfering molecules in a complex biological matrix. The technique is fast, requiring only 4 min for the reaction, and does not necessitate any heating procedures. Furthermore, the developed method provides excellent accuracy for detecting ammonia levels in both human serum and urine samples, with recovery rates ranging from 93.4% to 107.6%. Therefore, the hPAD offers a simple and affordable solution by sensing in the headspace that overcomes the limitations of direct measurement in the sample, which may be affected by the colour, pH, other existing ions and molecules in the sample solution. Overall, this approach is suitable for various applications in both medical and environmental analysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":74786,"journal":{"name":"Sensors & diagnostics","volume":" 4","pages":" 345-352"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/sd/d4sd00361f?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143809063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Reactivity-based small-molecule fluorescence probes for sensing biogenic amine cadaverine – a biomarker to determine food freshness 基于反应性的小分子荧光探针用于检测生物胺尸体胺-一种测定食物新鲜度的生物标志物
IF 3.5
Sensors & diagnostics Pub Date : 2025-02-27 DOI: 10.1039/D4SD00358F
Mannanthara Kunhumon Noushija, Alenthwar Vamshi Krishna, Ruhila Taj Mehboob Ali and Sankarasekaran Shanmugaraju
{"title":"Reactivity-based small-molecule fluorescence probes for sensing biogenic amine cadaverine – a biomarker to determine food freshness","authors":"Mannanthara Kunhumon Noushija, Alenthwar Vamshi Krishna, Ruhila Taj Mehboob Ali and Sankarasekaran Shanmugaraju","doi":"10.1039/D4SD00358F","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SD00358F","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The design and fabrication of sensor probes to check food freshness and assess food quality is an essential area of research. Every year, millions of people are affected by food poisoning and fall victim to foodborne-related health problems. Cadaverine (1,5-pentanediamine) is a biogenic amine and an important biomarker to determine food freshness. Measuring cadaverine concentration allows us to assess the quality and freshness of food. Recently, fluorescence-based sensing methods have been used extensively as a viable probe to measure cadaverine concentrations. In this review article, we have summarized reactivity-based small-molecule fluorescence chemosensors reported to date for sensing and quantification of cadaverine. We provide a detailed discussion of the design, synthesis, and fluorescence-sensing properties of several small-molecule sensors employed for cadaverine detection. Lastly, the limitations of existing fluorescence sensors and our view on future perspectives for developing practically useful fluorescence sensor systems for real-time monitoring of the concentrations of cadaverine biomarkers have been stated. Given its importance, this review article will attract and greatly benefit scientists working in related research areas.</p>","PeriodicalId":74786,"journal":{"name":"Sensors & diagnostics","volume":" 4","pages":" 293-309"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/sd/d4sd00358f?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143809059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Selective sensing of heavy metal ions using carbon dots synthesized from Azadirachta indica seeds† 印楝种子合成碳点对重金属离子的选择性传感研究
IF 3.5
Sensors & diagnostics Pub Date : 2025-02-21 DOI: 10.1039/D4SD00350K
Somedutta Maity, Santhosh Kumar, Gurmeet Singh, Sukanya Patra, Divya Pareek and Pradip Paik
{"title":"Selective sensing of heavy metal ions using carbon dots synthesized from Azadirachta indica seeds†","authors":"Somedutta Maity, Santhosh Kumar, Gurmeet Singh, Sukanya Patra, Divya Pareek and Pradip Paik","doi":"10.1039/D4SD00350K","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SD00350K","url":null,"abstract":"<p >There have been notable advancements in the technology associated with using waste resources to create novel and beneficial products. This study demonstrates that the kernel part of <em>Azadirachta indica</em> (Neem) seeds can be sustainably used for this purpose. Carbon dots (CDs) of approximately <em>ca.</em> 4–8 nm in size were synthesized from the kernel <em>Azadirachta indica</em> seeds through calcination, followed by surface modification using diethylamine, sodium methoxide, and alcohol. This produced waste seed-derived luminous surface-quaternized CDs (Ai-CDs). These CDs were used as a fluorescent nanoprobe to detect inorganic contaminants at concentrations ranging from low (5 μM) to high (120 μM), due to their strong photostability and excitation-dependent emission in aqueous solutions. Ai-CDs were used to measure the levels of Cd<small><sup>+2</sup></small> and As<small><sup>3+</sup></small> in solution through quenching of luminescence intensity (“turn-off”), while cupric ions (Cu<small><sup>+2</sup></small>) selectively increased fluorescence (“turn-on”) for sensing. The current method of synthesising CDs offers quick reaction times, along with great selectivity and sensitivity. The CDs preferentially absorbed Cd<small><sup>2+</sup></small> and As<small><sup>3+</sup></small>, causing a sharp dimming in fluorescence intensity by 27% and 30%, respectively. In contrast, for Cu<small><sup>+2</sup></small> and Cu<small><sup>+</sup></small> the fluorescence intensity was enhanced. Consequently, this unique characteristic was utilized to exclude and identify Al<small><sup>3+</sup></small>, Cd<small><sup>2+</sup></small>, Mn<small><sup>2+</sup></small>, Ni<small><sup>2+</sup></small>, Co<small><sup>2+</sup></small>, Cu<small><sup>2+</sup></small>, and Cu<small><sup>+</sup></small> ions, with detection limits ranging from 5 μM to 120 μM. Furthermore, we demonstrated the heavy metal ion sensing activity of CDs from their salt solutions, highlighting their potential as environmentally friendly metal ion detection agents. A cell viability assay was carried out, revealing that the CDs are non-toxic.</p>","PeriodicalId":74786,"journal":{"name":"Sensors & diagnostics","volume":" 5","pages":" 407-415"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/sd/d4sd00350k?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144073550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Regenerable photonic aptasensor for detection of bacterial spores with stacks of GaAs–AlGaAs nanoheterostructures† 用于检测GaAs-AlGaAs纳米异质结构细菌孢子的可再生光子适体传感器
IF 3.5
Sensors & diagnostics Pub Date : 2025-02-20 DOI: 10.1039/D4SD00367E
Ishika Ishika, Walid M. Hassen, René St-Onge, Houman Moteshareie, Azam F. Tayabali and Jan J. Dubowski
{"title":"Regenerable photonic aptasensor for detection of bacterial spores with stacks of GaAs–AlGaAs nanoheterostructures†","authors":"Ishika Ishika, Walid M. Hassen, René St-Onge, Houman Moteshareie, Azam F. Tayabali and Jan J. Dubowski","doi":"10.1039/D4SD00367E","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SD00367E","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The reusability of biosensors is a crucial advancement in environmental monitoring and laboratory efficiency. In this study, we introduce the concept of a regenerable aptasensor based on digital photocorrosion (DIP) of a GaAs–AlGaAs biochip, designed with alternating nanolayers of GaAs (12 nm) and AlGaAs (10 nm). Each GaAs–AlGaAs bilayer acts as an independent sensing unit. By employing a specific thiolated aptamer, we achieve efficient detection of <em>Bacillus thuringiensis</em> spp. <em>kurstaki</em> spores. The interaction between the thiolated aptamers with the targeted spores leads to the formation of aptamer-spore hybrids, which bind to the GaAs surface. The GaAs–AlGaAs nanoheterostructure biochip supports multiple biosensing cycles. After consumption of the first GaAs–AlGaAs bilayer, a simple regeneration step with a high ionic strength buffer releases the bound spores and prepares subsequent nanolayers of the same biochip for reuse. The capability to regenerate and reuse individual nanolayers presents a novel and practical solution for reducing biosensor waste while improving operational efficiency. We further explore the conditions necessary for sustainable DIP operation in biochips containing multiple GaAs–AlGaAs nanolayer pairs, ensuring reliable performance over numerous biosensing cycles. Our findings establish a cost-effective and durable biosensing platform. This work marks a significant step toward quasi-autonomous biosensing technologies, paving the way for cost-effective and robust reusable biosensors suitable for remote and field applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":74786,"journal":{"name":"Sensors & diagnostics","volume":" 5","pages":" 425-431"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/sd/d4sd00367e?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144073551","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Nitrate sensing with molecular cage ionophores: a potentiometric approach† 硝酸盐传感与分子笼离子载体:电位法†
IF 3.5
Sensors & diagnostics Pub Date : 2025-02-17 DOI: 10.1039/D4SD00359D
Ahmet Onder, Ferit Begar, Erman Kibris, Onur Buyukcakir and Umit Hakan Yildiz
{"title":"Nitrate sensing with molecular cage ionophores: a potentiometric approach†","authors":"Ahmet Onder, Ferit Begar, Erman Kibris, Onur Buyukcakir and Umit Hakan Yildiz","doi":"10.1039/D4SD00359D","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SD00359D","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Nitrate ions are widespread environmental pollutants in water and soil, posing critical risks to both human health and ecosystems. This study introduces a molecular cage as a novel ionophore for potentiometric nitrate-selective ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) designed for enhanced specificity and sensitivity. Among six synthetic candidates, the electrode incorporating a 1,3,5-tri(<em>p</em>-hydroxyphenyl)benzene-based chlorotriazine pillared cage molecule (CAGE-1) exhibited superior performance, characterized by a linear response in the nitrate concentration range of 1.0 × 10<small><sup>−5</sup></small> to 1.0 × 10<small><sup>−1</sup></small> M, with a high coefficient of determination (<em>R</em><small><sup>2</sup></small> = 0.9971) and a slope of −53.1 ± 1.4 mV dec<small><sup>−1</sup></small>. The electrode also achieved a limit of detection of 7.5 × 10<small><sup>−6</sup></small> M. These findings highlight the potential of molecular cages as ionophores for nitrate sensing in environmental applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":74786,"journal":{"name":"Sensors & diagnostics","volume":" 5","pages":" 432-442"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/sd/d4sd00359d?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144073552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Biological properties and DNA nanomaterial biosensors of exosomal miRNAs in disease diagnosis 外泌体mirna的生物学特性和DNA纳米材料生物传感器在疾病诊断中的应用
IF 3.5
Sensors & diagnostics Pub Date : 2025-02-07 DOI: 10.1039/D4SD00373J
Zhikun Zhang, Md. Ahasan Ahamed and Dayong Yang
{"title":"Biological properties and DNA nanomaterial biosensors of exosomal miRNAs in disease diagnosis","authors":"Zhikun Zhang, Md. Ahasan Ahamed and Dayong Yang","doi":"10.1039/D4SD00373J","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SD00373J","url":null,"abstract":"<p >MicroRNAs (miRNAs) regulate gene expression and are important biomarkers in molecular diagnostics, prognosis, and personalized medicine. The miRNAs that are found within exosomes, also known as exo-miRs, have been shown to demonstrate increased levels of both abundance and stability. Thus, exo-miRs show potential as a reliable biomarker for further investigation. Due to the programmable nanostructures, biocompatibility, and excellent molecular recognition ability, biosensing platforms based on DNA nanomaterial are considered promising for detecting exo-miRs in clinical analysis, including cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and infectious diseases. Although considerable advancements have been achieved in exo-miR-based testing, there are ongoing challenges in accurately detecting and analyzing multiple targets concurrently at low concentrations in complex biological samples. The primary focus of our research is to thoroughly analyze the biogenesis of exo-miRs, carefully assess their levels of expression in various clinical diseases, and comprehensively investigate their correlations with a wide range of diseases, including cancer, infection, and neurodegenerative disorders. We also examined recent progress in DNA nanomaterial-based detection methods for exo-miRs. This study explores the challenges and intricacies faced during the creation and execution of exo-miR tests within a clinical setting to diagnose diseases. The successful development and implementation of DNA nanomaterials for exo-miR detection can significantly revolutionize the early detection, monitoring, and management of various medical conditions, leading to enhanced healthcare outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":74786,"journal":{"name":"Sensors & diagnostics","volume":" 4","pages":" 273-292"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/sd/d4sd00373j?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143809058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Label-free quantification of single-stranded DNA utilizing enzymatic digestion and an off-the-shelf glucose test strip† 单链DNA无标记定量利用酶消化和现成的葡萄糖试纸†
IF 3.5
Sensors & diagnostics Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI: 10.1039/D4SD00318G
Faisal Hossain and Michael J. Serpe
{"title":"Label-free quantification of single-stranded DNA utilizing enzymatic digestion and an off-the-shelf glucose test strip†","authors":"Faisal Hossain and Michael J. Serpe","doi":"10.1039/D4SD00318G","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SD00318G","url":null,"abstract":"<p >A method was developed for quantifying single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) through enzymatic digestion and using commercially available glucose test strips. The process involves the initial digestion of ssDNA using a combination of exonuclease 1 and alkaline phosphatase enzymes, leading to the liberation of phosphates from the ssDNA backbone as free orthophosphate. Subsequently, the orthophosphates react with maltose and maltose phosphorylase, producing equivalent amounts of glucose to orthophosphate. The resulting glucose, which can be related to the ssDNA concentration, can be measured amperometrically with an off-the-shelf glucose test strip connected to a mini potentiostat. This method offers versatility, allowing the determination of ssDNA, regardless of nucleotide-count or sequence, with increased sensitivity as the number of nucleotides (NT) in the DNA increases. The method exhibits a limit of detection of 780 nM for 22-NT, 527 nM for 53-NT, 422 nM for 75-NT, and 329 nM for 87-NT ssDNA, and a linear range of 0–2 μM. To selectively quantify a specific ssDNA target, a magnetic microparticle-based isolation step was incorporated, demonstrating high selectivity for quantifying a particular ssDNA target from a mixture. The method holds potential for label-free quantification of ssDNA that can have an impact in myriad fields.</p>","PeriodicalId":74786,"journal":{"name":"Sensors & diagnostics","volume":" 3","pages":" 256-264"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/sd/d4sd00318g?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143612037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Leveraging synthetic imagery and YOLOv8 for a novel colorimetric approach to paper-based point-of-care male fertility testing† 利用合成图像和YOLOv8为基于纸张的男性生育能力检测提供了一种新颖的比色方法
IF 3.5
Sensors & diagnostics Pub Date : 2025-01-31 DOI: 10.1039/D4SD00348A
Olgac Özarslan, Begum Kubra Tokyay, Cansu Soylemez, Mehmet Tugrul Birtek, Zihni Onur Uygun, İpek Keles, Begum Aydogan Mathyk, Cihan Halicigil and Savas Tasoglu
{"title":"Leveraging synthetic imagery and YOLOv8 for a novel colorimetric approach to paper-based point-of-care male fertility testing†","authors":"Olgac Özarslan, Begum Kubra Tokyay, Cansu Soylemez, Mehmet Tugrul Birtek, Zihni Onur Uygun, İpek Keles, Begum Aydogan Mathyk, Cihan Halicigil and Savas Tasoglu","doi":"10.1039/D4SD00348A","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SD00348A","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The development of paper-based systems has revolutionized point-of-care (POC) applications by enabling rapid, robust, accurate and sensitive biochemical analysis, infectious disease diagnosis, and fertility monitoring, in particular, in male fertility monitoring, offering portable, cost-effective solutions compared to traditional methods. This innovation addresses high costs and limited accessibility of male fertility testing in resource-poor settings. Male infertility, a significant issue globally, often faces stigma, hindering men from seeking care. This study introduces a novel approach to male fertility testing using colorimetric analysis of paper-based assays, enhanced by synthetic imagery and the YOLOv8 (You Only Look Once) object detection algorithm. Synthetic imagery was employed to train and fine-tune YOLOv8, enhancing its capability to accurately detect color changes in paper-based tests. This colorimetric detection leverages smartphone imaging, making it both accessible and scalable. Initial experiments demonstrate that YOLOv8’s precision and efficiency, when combined with synthetic data, significantly enhance the system's ability to recognize and analyze colorimetric signals, positioning it as a promising tool for male fertility POC diagnostics. In our study, we evaluated 39 semen samples for pH and sperm count using standard clinical tests, comparing these results with a novel paper-based semen analysis kit. This kit utilizes reaction zones that exhibit color changes when exposed to semen samples, with images captured using a smartphone under varied lighting conditions. Despite a limited number of images, our synthetically trained YOLOv8 model achieved an accuracy of 0.86, highlighting its potential to improve the reliability of colorimetric analysis for both home and clinical use.</p>","PeriodicalId":74786,"journal":{"name":"Sensors & diagnostics","volume":" 4","pages":" 336-344"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/sd/d4sd00348a?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143809062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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An origami colorimetric paper-based sensor for sustainable on-site and instrument-free analysis of nitrite† 一种基于折纸比色纸的传感器,用于可持续的现场和无仪器分析亚硝酸盐†
IF 3.5
Sensors & diagnostics Pub Date : 2025-01-24 DOI: 10.1039/D4SD00308J
Denise Gregucci, Maria Maddalena Calabretta, Faisal Nazir, Robert Josue Rodriguez Arias, Federico Biondi, Riccardo Desiderio and Elisa Michelini
{"title":"An origami colorimetric paper-based sensor for sustainable on-site and instrument-free analysis of nitrite†","authors":"Denise Gregucci, Maria Maddalena Calabretta, Faisal Nazir, Robert Josue Rodriguez Arias, Federico Biondi, Riccardo Desiderio and Elisa Michelini","doi":"10.1039/D4SD00308J","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SD00308J","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Paper-based sensors have been widely used thanks to their potential for creating simple, low-cost, and sustainable analytical devices, making them particularly suitable for environmental monitoring. The aim of this work is to develop a ready-to-use colorimetric paper sensor, based on the Griess reaction, for nitrite on-site monitoring. We here address the requirement for a sustainable, sensitive, and low-cost nitrite sensor that combines, for the first time i) the use of paper as a support, ii) the immobilization of Griess reagents, iii) the origami strategy for triggering chemical reactions without the need for handling chemicals, and iv) a smartphone as a detector for quantitative measurements. While previous sensors for nitrite detection rely on a complex assay workflow and require separate instrumentation, our paper sensor simply needs a smartphone or, for qualitative results, the naked eye for instrument-free detection. The paper sensor showed satisfactory analytical performance for analysis of drinking water with recoveries from 87 to 110% and limits of detection and quantification for NO<small><sub>2</sub></small><small><sup>−</sup></small> of 0.27 mg L<small><sup>−1</sup></small> and 1.11 mg L<small><sup>−1</sup></small>, respectively. The sustainability of the sensor was also evaluated supporting its potential use for rapid monitoring of nitrites across a range of applications, including water quality assessment in agricultural runoff, wastewater treatment, and surface water monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":74786,"journal":{"name":"Sensors & diagnostics","volume":" 3","pages":" 239-246"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/sd/d4sd00308j?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143612035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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