Domenico C M Albanese, Irene Gado, Francesca Vasile
{"title":"Identification and structure elucidation by NMR spectroscopy of an impurity in flame retardants preparation.","authors":"Domenico C M Albanese, Irene Gado, Francesca Vasile","doi":"10.1007/s44211-025-00805-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44211-025-00805-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Polyamidoamines obtained through the polyaddition of natural alpha-aminoacids to N,N'-methylenebisacrylamide were shown to be remarkably active flame retardants for cotton. The presence of a disulfide linkage together with phosphorus atoms was previously chosen as desirable structural requirements and added to the polymer chain for their flame retardants properties. The conjugation of cystamine with diethyl vinyl phosphonate to obtain the desired monomer is accompanied by the formation of a by-product that must be identified and characterized to optimize the reaction. The ability of nuclear magnetic resonance to detect and quantify the components of a mixture in solution has become increasingly important in the analysis of manufacturing processes. Here, we have used NMR spectroscopy to identify and quantify an impurity in the synthesis of the precursor of a flame retardant without removing the main product from solution. 1D and 2D NMR spectra were used to obtain the identification and full characterization of the molecules and the by-product was identified through the analysis of different nuclei, such as <sup>1</sup>H, <sup>13</sup>C, <sup>15</sup>N and <sup>31</sup>P.</p>","PeriodicalId":7802,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Sciences","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144265130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development of photoenergy conversion systems and high-sensitivity sensing using metal nanoparticles.","authors":"Yukina Takahashi","doi":"10.1007/s44211-025-00796-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44211-025-00796-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We have developed a technique to control the structure of plasmonic nanoparticle-photofunctional material composites at the nanoscale by using analytical chemical methods. We have also developed a highly sensitive sensing system that maximizes the photo-harvesting effect of plasmonic nanoparticles, and a novel photo-detecting system that utilizes a charge separation system at the interface between plasmonic nanoparticles and p-type semiconductors. The research results have been successfully applied to the photocatalyst for hydrogen evolution and the elucidation of the reaction mechanism through analysis and measurement. These research results propose a new method to effectively utilize weak light energy and to dramatically improve environmental and spectroscopic measurement techniques using light. This review outlines our efforts about these topics, primarily based on our recent achievement.</p>","PeriodicalId":7802,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Sciences","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144265129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development of pine needle reference materials for atmospheric mercury biomonitoring.","authors":"Akane Yamakawa, Kimiyo Nagano, Kaoru Onishi, Miyuki Ukachi, Kozue Inamasu","doi":"10.1007/s44211-025-00802-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44211-025-00802-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Two reference materials (RMs) were developed at the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) for biomonitoring atmospheric mercury (Hg). First-year pine needles (Pinus thunbergii), reflecting atmospheric conditions over approximately one year were collected from Nara and Ibaraki prefectures and designated as NIES RM No. 1001 Pine Needle I (PN I) and NIES RM No. 1002 Pine Needle II (PN II), respectively. After removing surface dust, the needles were oven-dried at 70 ℃, ground, homogenized, bottled, and sterilized using <sup>60</sup>Co irradiation. Homogeneity and long-term stability tests were conducted for total Hg (THg) using cold-vapor atomic absorption spectrometry, confirming the material's suitability as RMs. The THg concentrations of PN I and PN II were 5.4 ± 0.4 ng/g and 22 ± 2 ng/g, respectively, lower than the NIST SRM 1575a Pine Needles (39.9 ± 0.7 ng/g). Given decreasing background levels of atmospheric Hg, precise measurement of low-concentration samples is increasingly important. Hg isotopic analysis was performed using a two-stage furnace or microwave-assisted digestion. Isotopic values for PN I were δ<sup>202</sup>Hg = -2.63 ± 0.24‰, Δ<sup>199</sup>Hg = -0.22 ± 0.17‰, Δ<sup>200</sup>Hg = -0.01 ± 0.10‰, and Δ<sup>201</sup>Hg = -0.19 ± 0.17‰ (2SD, n = 8), while those for PN II were δ<sup>202</sup>Hg = -1.64 ± 0.23‰, Δ<sup>199</sup>Hg = -0.51 ± 0.10‰, Δ<sup>200</sup>Hg = 0.00 ± 0.06‰, and Δ<sup>201</sup>Hg = -0.52 ± 0.13‰ (2SD, n = 12). Various trace element concentrations (Al, Ba, Ca, Cd, Cu, Fe, K, P, Rb, and Zn) were also measured. These candidate RMs are suitable for quality control in heavy metal and Hg isotope studies of foliage and similar matrices.</p>","PeriodicalId":7802,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Sciences","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144245953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Takafumi Shimoaka, Masashi Ootsuki, Yuta Yamaguchi, Nobutaka Shioya, Takeshi Hasegawa
{"title":"Molecular orientation analysis of perfluoroalkyl groups in the solid surface by backscattering Raman spectrometry.","authors":"Takafumi Shimoaka, Masashi Ootsuki, Yuta Yamaguchi, Nobutaka Shioya, Takeshi Hasegawa","doi":"10.1007/s44211-025-00797-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44211-025-00797-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recently, unique surface properties of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been revealed to be derived from a two-dimensional (2D) packing of perfluoroalkyl (R<sub>f</sub>) groups with perpendicularly standing orientation, i.e., the end-on orientation, which is revealed by the stratified dipole arrays (SDA) model. This indicates that analysis of the 2D aggregation of R<sub>f</sub> groups is crucial for understanding the PFAS-specific properties, and analysis of the primary structure alone is insufficient. In the present study, we employ an analytical method of backscattering Raman spectrometry to explore the 2D aggregation of R<sub>f</sub> groups in terms of molecular orientation. Measurements of solid particles of perfluoro-n-alkane with theoretical consideration of the Raman activity on backscattering optical arrangement make us find useful marker bands derived from the R<sub>f</sub> groups. Analysis of the band enables us to determine the end-on orientation of the R<sub>f</sub> chain about the surface of bulk PFAS: when the R<sub>f</sub> chains are end-on oriented, the bands assigned to a specific symmetry species selectively disappear, whereas the other Raman-active bands remain. In short, the disappearance of the marker bands makes us determine the end-on orientation very easily. In addition, we demonstrate that the marker band can be used to visualize in-plane distribution of the end-on orientation by utilizing mapping measurements.</p>","PeriodicalId":7802,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Sciences","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144232923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Detection scheme of arginine as aptamer target based on particle dissociation in coupled acoustic-gravitational field.","authors":"Akihisa Miyagawa, Koki Nakano, Kengo Oshiyama, Shigenori Nagatomo, Kiyoharu Nakatani, Shoji Ishizaka","doi":"10.1007/s44211-025-00798-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44211-025-00798-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, we proposed a novel detection concept using aptamer DNA based on particle dissociation in a coupled acoustic-gravitational (CAG) field. When the CAG field was formed in the channel, the PS particles on the glass plate exerted the acoustic radiation force (F<sub>ac</sub>), sedimentation force (F<sub>sed</sub>), and binding force between the PS particle and glass plate (F<sub>bind</sub>). The applied voltage to the transducer (V) required for particle dissociation from the glass plate depends on the F<sub>bind</sub>. When the arginine is introduced to the system, in which the PS particles are immobilized onto the glass plate through the DNA hybridization using aptamer for arginine, the change in F<sub>bind</sub> can be induced, allowing us to detect the arginine concentration as the change in V. Thus, we demonstrated a detection concept for arginine that enables rough concentration estimation despite the limited precision.</p>","PeriodicalId":7802,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Sciences","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144214700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zaitoon Khan, Nimra Khan, Mithra Geetha, Reyhanath Pilakka Veettil, Deepak Mahadev Kasote, Anwarul Hasan, Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni
{"title":"Therapeutic applications of nanobots and nanocarriers in cancer treatment.","authors":"Zaitoon Khan, Nimra Khan, Mithra Geetha, Reyhanath Pilakka Veettil, Deepak Mahadev Kasote, Anwarul Hasan, Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni","doi":"10.1007/s44211-025-00799-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44211-025-00799-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cancer remains a pressing global health concern, burdening individuals, families, and healthcare systems worldwide, mainly because of the limited availability of therapeutic options. These days, nanotechnology is revolutionizing cancer research by offering promising drug delivery systems. Among these, nanobots and nanocarriers are key nanotechnology components, offering groundbreaking strategies in cancer therapy by delivering drugs, enhancing diagnostics, and preventing diseases at molecular levels. Nanobots and nanocarriers, engineered at sizes ranging from 1 to 100 nm, demonstrate biocompatibility with cellular systems, offer precise drug delivery, and reduce side effects compared to conventional therapies such as chemotherapy and surgery. Research efforts now focus on transitioning nanobots and nanocarriers from laboratories to clinics, aiming for precision medicine, targeted drug delivery, enhanced therapy efficacy, and minimal side effects. This review aims to highlight the potential of nanobots and nanocarriers in cancer treatment and provide insights into their role in paving the way for clinical applications and improving outcomes in cancer therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":7802,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Sciences","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144214701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A simple and cost-effective distance-based paper analytical device for phosphate ion determination.","authors":"Sasitorn Ngamprasertsuk, Paweenar Duenchay, Wijitar Dungchai","doi":"10.1007/s44211-025-00800-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44211-025-00800-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Phosphate ion (PO<sub>4</sub><sup>3-</sup>) monitoring in water sources is crucial due to its significant role in living systems and environmental impact, particularly in eutrophication. Conventional phosphate detection methods require sophisticated instruments and trained personnel. We report the development of a simple and cost-effective distance-based paper analytical device for phosphate ion detection. The device utilizes a complex of ferric ion (Fe<sup>3+</sup>), salicylic acid (SA), and polyethyleneimine (PEI) as the colorimetric indicator. Upon reaction with phosphate ions, Fe<sup>3+</sup> forms a complex with phosphate, replacing the Fe<sup>3+</sup>-SA complex, leading to a visible color change from orange to colorless. The phosphate concentration is quantified by the distance of color change, which can be observed with the naked eye. Under the optimal conditions, the linearity was found in the range 5 to 75 mg/L (R<sup>2</sup> = 0.9954), and the naked-eye detection limit was found at 2 mg/L. Furthermore, by applying a preconcentration method, the detection limit can be improved tenfold, achieving an LOD of 0.2 mg/L. Our proposed device for water sample application was also validated with the standard molybdenum blue method. A paired t-test was performed to compare the results obtained from both methods, and the statistical analysis indicated no significant difference between the two methods (p > 0.05). The method validation studies also showed acceptable performance, with spiked sample recoveries ranging from 85.05% to 117.97%, within the internationally recognized acceptable criteria of 80-120%. This method offers an alternative approach for accurate, rapid, on-site phosphate monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":7802,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Sciences","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144198093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction: Recent advances in the development of <sup>225</sup>Ac- and <sup>211</sup>At-labeled radioligands for radiotheranostics.","authors":"Masayuki Munekane, Takeshi Fuchigami, Kazuma Ogawa","doi":"10.1007/s44211-025-00763-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44211-025-00763-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7802,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Sciences","volume":" ","pages":"897"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12137406/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143810319","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Analytical SciencesPub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-02-18DOI: 10.1007/s44211-025-00726-8
Alvin Lim Teik Zheng, Ellie Teo Yi Lih, Yiu Pang Hung, Supakorn Boonyuen, Syeed SaifulAzry Osman Al Edrus, Eric Lim Teik Chung, Yoshito Andou
{"title":"Biochar-based electrochemical sensors: a tailored approach to environmental monitoring.","authors":"Alvin Lim Teik Zheng, Ellie Teo Yi Lih, Yiu Pang Hung, Supakorn Boonyuen, Syeed SaifulAzry Osman Al Edrus, Eric Lim Teik Chung, Yoshito Andou","doi":"10.1007/s44211-025-00726-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44211-025-00726-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Biochar (BC), often obtained via thermochemical conversion methods of biomass, has emerged as a versatile material with significant potential in electrochemical sensing applications. This review critically examines the recent advancements in the development of BC-based sensors for the electrochemical determination of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, heavy metals, phenolic compounds, and microplastics. BC-based electrochemical sensors have emerged as a promising alternative due to their sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and excellent electrochemical properties. The unique physicochemical properties of BC, including its high surface area, porosity, and functional groups, contribute to its effectiveness as a sensor material. The review begins with an overview of the synthesis methods for BC, highlighting the activation strategies on its structural and electrochemical properties. Next, the functionalization of BC and its integration into electrochemical sensor platforms are explored. The performance of BC-based sensors is evaluated using electrochemical focusing on their sensitivity, selectivity, detection limits, and stability. Future directions for research are proposed, emphasizing the need for further optimization, miniaturization, and integration of BC-based sensors into portable and on-site analytical devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":7802,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Sciences","volume":" ","pages":"715-735"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143447691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Analytical SciencesPub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-04-14DOI: 10.1007/s44211-025-00753-5
Tsugufumi Matsuyama, Sora Yasuda, Koen Janssens, Lee Wah Lim, Yoshio Takahashi, Kouichi Tsuji
{"title":"Confocal micro-X-ray fluorescence and total reflection X-ray fluorescence analyses of Ryugu sample in a laboratory environment.","authors":"Tsugufumi Matsuyama, Sora Yasuda, Koen Janssens, Lee Wah Lim, Yoshio Takahashi, Kouichi Tsuji","doi":"10.1007/s44211-025-00753-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44211-025-00753-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study analyzed Ryugu samples utilizing confocal micro-X-ray fluorescence (CM-XRF) and total reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF), in which information of elemental mapping as well as the content of trace elements could be obtained separately, and respectively. In CM-XRF, polycapillary lenses are placed in front of the X-ray tube and detector, and elemental information in the overlapping region of both focus points was obtained. Three-dimensional elemental distributions could be obtained by scanning a sample; the Ryugu sample was placed on an Al plate with one center, and the images of Fe, Ni, Cr, and Ca were obtained. The outlines of these elements were almost equivalent; however, as the energy of Ca Kα was low, its intensity in the elemental mapping was weak. Non-destructive TXRF measurements were performed to measure the trace elements in the Ryugu sample. We then performed quantitative analysis and determined the concentrations of trace elements such as Ga, Ge, and Se. The concentrations of these elements are higher than those in the CI chondrites. Therefore, we verified that the 3D elemental distributions and quantitative measurements in the Ryugu sample were performed without destruction.</p>","PeriodicalId":7802,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Sciences","volume":" ","pages":"847-855"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143960800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}