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Effect of Substituent Volume on the Adsorption and Separation Performance of Thermo-Responsive Ion-Imprinted Polymers 取代基体积对热敏离子印迹聚合物吸附分离性能的影响
IF 6.2 2区 化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2026.345388
Jiazhen Liu, Wenjie Wei, Jinjie Feng, Zhibin Lu, Fu Wang, Yuzhe Liu, Yuan Sun, Zhenbin Chen
Moving beyond empirical approaches, this work seeks to formulate a rational design principle for ion-imprinted polymers by deciphering the influence of monomer substituent volume. A systematic series—varying from H to CH3 to C2H5—was employed to probe how substituent volume modulates the binding energy toward Ru(III) and ultimately governs the adsorption-desorption efficacy of the synthesized thermo-responsive imprinted polymers. The DFT-calculated binding energies ranked as follows: DMAM (-451.7 kcal/mol) > DEAM (-378.5 kcal/mol) > AM (-341.5 kcal/mol), delineating a distinct trend in monomer-template affinity. Employing a common PDEAM-b-P(DEAM-co-AM) block copolymer as a smart scaffold, we synthesized three Ru(III)-imprinted polymers (TIIPs) differentiated solely by the functional monomer (AM, DMAM, or DEAM). By correlating a suite of characterization data (chemical, porous, morphological, surface) with adsorption performance, definitive structure-function principles were elucidated. Specifically, the structural simplicity and moderate binding affinity of the AM monomer promoted the assembly of a well-defined pre-polymerization complex. This, in turn, yielded a TIIP material with an optimal performance balance: Accessible pore channels, optimal surface charge, and robust stability. Although AM-TIIP did not exhibit the highest absolute adsorption capacity, its integrated performance profile was exceptional, featuring efficient mass transfer, excellent selectivity (evidenced by separation factors), and superior reusability (67.98% capacity retention after multiple cycles). In contrast, DMAM's exceptionally high binding energy, coupled with methyl-induced steric hindrance, and DEAM's strong hydrophobicity from ethyl groups, led to less favorable polymer morphologies—such as constricted pores or overly hydrophobic environments—which ultimately compromised practical performance parameters like desorption efficiency and adsorption kinetics. A critical finding was that an exceedingly high binding energy, while theoretically favorable for affinity, can create kinetic barriers for desorption and hinder mass transfer. Therefore, this work established that a monomer with structural simplicity and a balanced binding energy—exemplified by AM—is pivotal for designing high-performance, intelligent adsorbents that harmonize high selectivity with efficient regenerability.
超越经验方法,这项工作试图通过解读单体取代基体积的影响,为离子印迹聚合物制定一个合理的设计原则。从H到CH3再到c2h5的系统序列被用来探测取代基体积如何调节对Ru(III)的束缚能,并最终控制合成的热响应型印迹聚合物的吸附-解吸效率。dft计算的结合能排序为:dam (-451.7 kcal/mol) > DEAM (-378.5 kcal/mol) > AM (-341.5 kcal/mol),描述了单体-模板亲合力的明显趋势。采用一种常见的PDEAM-b-P(DEAM-co-AM)嵌段共聚物作为智能支架,我们合成了三种Ru(III)印迹聚合物(tiip),它们仅由功能单体(AM, dam或DEAM)区分。通过将一系列表征数据(化学,多孔,形态,表面)与吸附性能相关联,明确了结构功能原理。具体来说,AM单体的结构简单和适度的结合亲和力促进了一个定义良好的预聚合复合物的组装。这反过来又产生了具有最佳性能平衡的TIIP材料:可访问的孔隙通道,最佳的表面电荷和强大的稳定性。虽然AM-TIIP没有表现出最高的绝对吸附容量,但其综合性能表现优异,具有高效的传质,优异的选择性(分离因子证明)和优异的可重复使用性(多次循环后容量保持率为67.98%)。相比之下,dam的高结合能,加上甲基诱导的位阻,以及DEAM对乙基的强疏水性,导致了不太有利的聚合物形态,如收缩的孔隙或过度疏水的环境,最终损害了实际性能参数,如脱附效率和吸附动力学。一个关键的发现是,一个极高的结合能,虽然理论上有利于亲和,可以产生动力学障碍的解吸和阻碍传质。因此,本研究表明,以am为代表的结构简单、结合能平衡的单体是设计高性能、智能吸附剂的关键,这种吸附剂可以协调高选择性和高效可再生性。
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Rapid and highly selective surfactant-free lead(II) ion-imprinted nanoparticles for preconcentration with negligible memory effect 快速和高选择性的表面活性剂无铅(II)离子印迹纳米颗粒预先浓缩与可忽略的记忆效应
IF 6.2 2区 化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2026.345412
Shahin Khatiri Nejad Fard, Abbas Besharati-Seidani

Background

Lead pollution is a critical environmental problem and has significant adverse health effects. Lead continues to enter the environment from industrial processes, despite regulation. Traditional techniques for detecting and removing Pb2+, especially at trace levels, are generally ineffective and non-selective. Ion-imprinted polymers (IIPs) for Pb2+ detection and removal are promising new materials, as they are selective, adsorptive, and reusable. In this work, a novel Pb2+-imprinted polymer nanoparticle, was synthesized using quinizarin-based ion-imprinting chemistry and was introduced for effective Pb2+ detection and removal.

Results

The IIP nanoparticles were prepared by complexing quinizarin with Pb2+ in dimethylformamide, followed by polymerization with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate. Characterization using ICP-AES, infrared spectroscopy, SEM, and elemental analysis indicated successful polymerization and the formation of Pb2+-selective cavities. The uptake of Pb2+ was maximized at pH 5.0, showing a rapid adsorption rate (within 5–30 min) and a maximum capacity of 146.9 μmol g-1, corresponding to a preconcentration factor of 17.8. Competitive sorption experiments demonstrated high selectivity for Pb2+. Desorption using 0.1 M hydrochloric acid yielded 98.5% recovery of the ion. The polymer exhibited high reusability over six cycles with a relative standard deviation of 1.9% and a detection limit (3.3σ) of 2.6 ng mL-1.

Significance

The synthesized Pb2+-imprinted polymer offers a highly efficient, selective, and reusable approach for Pb2+ removal and detection in complex water systems. .Its rapid sorption/desorption kinetics, high reusability, and strong selectivity present a highly applicable technique for environmental monitoring and water purification, providing a sustainable method for treating lead contamination down to trace levels.
背景:铅污染是一个严重的环境问题,对健康有重大的不利影响。尽管有监管规定,铅仍继续从工业过程中进入环境。传统的检测和去除Pb2+的技术,特别是在痕量水平,通常是无效的和非选择性的。离子印迹聚合物(IIPs)具有选择性、吸附性和可重复使用性,是一种很有前途的用于Pb2+检测和去除的新材料。本研究利用奎尼扎林离子印迹化学方法合成了一种新型的Pb2+印迹聚合物纳米颗粒,并引入了有效的Pb2+检测和去除方法。结果将喹啉与Pb2+在二甲基甲酰胺中络合,再与二甲基丙烯酸乙二醇酯聚合,制备了IIP纳米颗粒。通过ICP-AES,红外光谱,SEM和元素分析表征表明聚合成功并形成了Pb2+选择性空腔。pH为5.0时对Pb2+的吸附量最大,吸附速率在5 ~ 30 min内,最大吸附量为146.9 μmol g-1,预富集系数为17.8。竞争性吸附实验表明,Pb2+具有较高的选择性。用0.1 M盐酸解吸,离子回收率为98.5%。该聚合物在6个循环内具有较高的可重复使用性,相对标准偏差为1.9%,检出限(3.3σ)为2.6 ng mL-1。意义所合成的Pb2+印迹聚合物为复杂水系统中Pb2+的去除和检测提供了一种高效、选择性和可重复使用的方法。其快速的吸附/解吸动力学、高可重复使用性和强选择性为环境监测和水净化提供了一种高度适用的技术,为处理痕量铅污染提供了一种可持续的方法。
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Non-Decalcified Human Teeth Sample Preparation Method for MALDI Mass Spectrometry Imaging MALDI质谱成像的非脱钙人牙样品制备方法
IF 6.2 2区 化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2026.345386
Kayle J. Bender, Joanna E. Spurgeon, Chuo Ying Zhai, Manish Arora, Elizabeth K. Neumann

Background

Human teeth preserve a rich temporal record of biological and environmental information throughout an individual’s life. Accessing this record requires analytical techniques capable of providing both spatial and chemical resolution. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI MSI) offers powerful capabilities for visualizing the spatial distribution of biomolecules. However, successful analysis demands preservation of both morphology and chemical integrity. The hard and brittle nature of enamel and dentin presents a major challenge, as preparing sufficiently thin sections typically requires decalcification, which can compromise molecular content.

Results

In this study, we present a sample preparation method using cryofilm, embedding, and specific cryostat blade angles to enable the analysis of non-decalcified human teeth by MALDI MSI. We further demonstrate this approach using various MALDI matrices, highlighting the potential of this technique for spatial analysis of biomolecules in teeth.

Significance

This method provides a foundation for future investigations into the spatial and temporal distribution of small molecules in human teeth.
人类牙齿保存了个体一生中丰富的生物和环境信息的时间记录。获取这些记录需要能够提供空间和化学分辨率的分析技术。基质辅助激光解吸/电离质谱成像(MALDI MSI)为可视化生物分子的空间分布提供了强大的能力。然而,成功的分析需要保存形态和化学完整性。牙釉质和牙本质的硬脆特性提出了一个主要挑战,因为制备足够薄的切片通常需要脱钙,这可能会损害分子含量。结果在本研究中,我们提出了一种使用低温膜、包埋和特定低温恒温器叶片角度的样品制备方法,使MALDI MSI能够分析非脱钙的人牙齿。我们使用各种MALDI基质进一步证明了这种方法,强调了这种技术在牙齿生物分子空间分析方面的潜力。意义该方法为进一步研究人类牙齿小分子的时空分布奠定了基础。
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Multi-way data modelling for enhancing classification performance: Fluorescence data as a case of study 提高分类性能的多路数据建模:以荧光数据为例进行研究
IF 6 2区 化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-15 Epub Date: 2026-01-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2026.345159
Jorgelina Zaldarriaga-Heredia , Antonella E. Montemerlo , José M. Camiña , Mirta R. Alcaraz , Silvana M. Azcarate , Héctor C. Goicoechea

Background

The exploitation of multidimensional information represents a key challenge in analytical chemistry, particularly for classification tasks involving complex systems. This study systematically investigates the influence of data structure—ranging from first-to third-order—on classification performance using simulated and experimental fluorescence datasets. Chemometric models based on partial least squares–discriminant analysis (PLS-DA), multi-way PLS-DA (N-PLS-DA), and parallel factor analysis combined with discriminant analysis (PARAFAC-DA) were evaluated under varying conditions of class balance, noise, and sample size. Simulated and experimental datasets based on excitation–emission fluorescence spectroscopy were used.

Results

Simulated results demonstrated that increasing data dimensionality markedly enhanced discrimination ability, yielding higher accuracy and reduced error rates. Third-order models achieved average accuracies above 93 %, improving by up to 20 % and 10 % compared to the first- and second-order models, respectively. The methodology was further validated using excitation–emission fluorescence data from extra virgin and virgin olive oils subjected to infrared heating. Both N-PLS-DA and PARAFAC-DA provided successful discrimination, with PARAFAC-DA offering superior interpretability through chemically meaningful component profiles describing degradation and oxidation processes. Overall, the findings confirm that third-order chemometric models effectively integrate structural, spectral, and kinetic information, thereby improving classification reliability and interpretability. Even under conditions of class imbalance and limited sample availability, third-order models maintained low error rates and consistently high accuracy values, confirming their robustness and generalizability.

Significance

This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of how data structure influences multivariate classification performance. The proposed approach highlights the analytical potential of higher-order data modelling as a powerful and versatile strategy for classifying complex matrices. The findings firmly establish third-order modelling as a versatile and compelling tool for analytical applications where data complexity and real-world variability are unavoidable.
多维信息的开发是分析化学的一个关键挑战,特别是涉及复杂系统的分类任务。本研究使用模拟和实验荧光数据集系统地研究了数据结构(从一阶到三阶)对分类性能的影响。在不同的类别平衡、噪声和样本量条件下,对基于偏最小二乘-判别分析(PLS-DA)、多向PLS-DA (N-PLS-DA)和平行因子分析结合判别分析(PARAFAC-DA)的化学计量模型进行了评价。采用了基于激发发射荧光光谱的模拟数据集和实验数据集。
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Synthesis, characterization, and application of sorbents for the mixed-mode extraction of antisense oligonucleotides from cerebrospinal fluid samples 脑脊髓液样品中反义寡核苷酸混合模式提取吸附剂的合成、表征和应用
IF 6 2区 化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-15 Epub Date: 2026-01-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2026.345156
Karolina Ostrowska , Maria Mazurkiewicz-Bełdzińska , Jakub Szymarek , Sylwia Studzińska

Background

Antisense oligonucleotides are synthetic nucleic acid molecules capable of selectively modulating gene expression. As the number of approved antisense oligonucleotide therapies grows, reliable analytical procedures are needed to monitor their pharmacokinetics, metabolism, and safety. Current solid phase extraction strategies often suffer from limited recovery or poor reproducibility. Methods using non-polar, hydrophilic or anion-exchange sorbents, require application of ion-pair reagents, or high concentration of salts or long conditioning. On the other hand, the potential of sorbents with hydrophobic-hydrophilic properties used for mixed-mode extraction remains unexplored. Our study presents the first application of newly synthesized materials for the isolation of therapeutic antisense oligonucleotides from cerebrospinal fluid samples.

Results

Five silica-based sorbents modified with aminopropyl, aliphatic, aromatic, and dicarboxylic groups were designed, synthesized, and characterized. The functionalization of sorbents enables various interactions with oligonucleotides, namely electrostatic, hydrophobic, π … π interactions, and hydrogen bonding. A new, mixed-mode dispersive solid phase extraction procedure was developed using a central composite design, enabling a systematic evaluation of the factors governing antisense oligonucleotide desorption. The effectiveness of the procedure was assessed for oligonucleotides varying in chemical modification and length. Recoveries depended on both factors and were the highest for shortmers with 2′-O-methyl modification. This effect is advantageous for the extraction of antisense oligonucleotide metabolites. The developed method was successfully used for the extraction of antisense oligonucleotides from cerebrospinal fluid, enabling reproducible recoveries (40–93 %). The matrix effects ranged from 89 % to 100 %. The highest recoveries were obtained for an oligonucleotide modified at two structural elements, making the method advantageous for the extraction of oligonucleotides used in therapy.

Significance

The proposed mixed-mode dispersive solid-phase extraction procedure provides a simple, fast, and reproducible approach for isolating of antisense oligonucleotides from cerebrospinal fluid. The method significantly simplifies sample preparation, since the procedure may be straightforwardly applied without additional purification steps. These results for the first time demonstrate the suitability and high analytical potential of hydrophobic-hydrophilic sorbents for the extraction of antisense oligonucleotides from biological samples.
反义寡核苷酸是一种能够选择性调节基因表达的合成核酸分子。随着批准的反义寡核苷酸疗法数量的增加,需要可靠的分析方法来监测它们的药代动力学、代谢和安全性。目前的固相萃取策略往往存在回收率有限或重现性差的问题。使用非极性、亲水性或阴离子交换吸附剂的方法,需要使用离子对试剂,或高浓度的盐或长时间的调理。另一方面,具有疏亲水性的吸附剂用于混合模式萃取的潜力仍未得到探索。我们的研究首次应用新合成的材料从脑脊液样品中分离治疗性反义寡核苷酸。结果设计、合成了氨基丙基、脂肪基、芳香族和二羧基改性的5种硅基吸附剂,并对其进行了表征。吸附剂的功能化可以实现与寡核苷酸的各种相互作用,即静电、疏水、π…π相互作用和氢键。采用中心复合设计,开发了一种新的混合模式分散固相萃取方法,能够系统地评估控制反义寡核苷酸解吸的因素。对不同化学修饰和长度的寡核苷酸的有效性进行了评估。回收率取决于这两个因素,并且对2 ' - o -甲基改性的短链剂的回收率最高。这一效应有利于反义寡核苷酸代谢物的提取。该方法成功地用于从脑脊液中提取反义寡核苷酸,具有可重复性(40 - 93%)。基质效应从89%到100%不等。在两个结构元素修饰的寡核苷酸中获得了最高的回收率,使该方法有利于提取用于治疗的寡核苷酸。意义所提出的混合模式色散固相萃取方法为脑脊液中反义寡核苷酸的分离提供了一种简单、快速、可重复性好的方法。该方法大大简化了样品制备,因为该程序可以直接应用,而无需额外的纯化步骤。这些结果首次证明了疏水-亲水吸附剂在生物样品中反义寡核苷酸提取中的适用性和较高的分析潜力。
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A peptide-functionalized quantum Dots/MOF nanosheets fluorescence biosensor for glutathione sensing and cellular imaging 肽功能化量子点/MOF纳米片荧光生物传感器用于谷胱甘肽传感和细胞成像
IF 6 2区 化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-15 Epub Date: 2026-01-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2026.345120
Tongfang Chen , Jingjie Liang , Weiqing Liu , Fengxia Zhou , Chanci Qiu , Yuhui Peng , Xie Zhou

Background

Glutathione (GSH), the most abundant cellular non-protein thiol and a central antioxidant, plays essential roles in regulating redox homeostasis, signal transduction, and detoxification processes. Altered GSH levels are closely associated with various pathological conditions, including neurodegenerative disorders, and liver injury. Notably, tumor tissues exhibit markedly elevated GSH concentrations (up to 4–10 times higher than in normal cells), where it promotes tumor proliferation, invasion, and chemoresistance by sustaining a reduced microenvironment, these characteristics make GSH an important biomarker and therapeutic target in oncology.

Results

We developed a novel “switch-on” near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence nanoprobe, Ag2S–CH@Cu-TCPP, for the highly sensitive and selective detection and imaging of GSH. The nanoprobe was constructed by conjugating histidine-rich CH peptides to carboxyl-capped Ag2S quantum dots (Ag2S QDs), which were then self-assembled onto two-dimensional Cu-TCPP metal-organic framework (MOF) nanosheets via coordination between Cu2+ and imidazole groups. In this design, Cu-TCPP acts as an efficient quencher for the Ag2S–CH fluorescence via a fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) mechanism. Upon encountering GSH, the reduction of Cu2+ to Cu + disrupts the FRET process, leading to the recovery of the NIR fluorescence signal. This nanoprobe demonstrated a low detection limit of 5.33 μM and a wide linear range from 0.625 to 10 mM for GSH quantification, with excellent selectivity, high reproducibility, and favorable biocompatibility. We successfully applied the platform for monitoring intracellular GSH levels and distinguishing between cancer cells and normal cells based on their differential GSH expression.

Significance and novelty

The “switch-on” probe demonstrates excellent biocompatibility and is applicable for cellular imaging. It enables discrimination between normal and cancer cells while supporting semi-quantitative analysis of both endogenous and exogenous GSH. This work provides a novel and reliable strategy for tumor diagnosis and advanced investigations into GSH-related biological processes.
谷胱甘肽(GSH)是细胞中含量最丰富的非蛋白硫醇和中心抗氧化剂,在调节氧化还原稳态、信号转导和解毒过程中起重要作用。谷胱甘肽水平的改变与各种病理状况密切相关,包括神经退行性疾病和肝损伤。值得注意的是,肿瘤组织表现出显著升高的谷胱甘肽浓度(高达正常细胞的4-10倍),通过维持减少的微环境,促进肿瘤增殖、侵袭和化疗耐药,这些特征使谷胱甘肽成为肿瘤学中重要的生物标志物和治疗靶点。结果我们开发了一种新型的“开关”近红外(NIR)荧光纳米探针Ag2S-CH@Cu-TCPP,用于GSH的高灵敏度和选择性检测和成像。该纳米探针通过将富含组氨酸的CH肽偶联到羧基覆盖的Ag2S量子点(Ag2S QDs)上构建,然后通过Cu2+和咪唑基团之间的配位自组装到二维Cu-TCPP金属有机框架(MOF)纳米片上。在本设计中,Cu-TCPP通过荧光共振能量转移(FRET)机制作为Ag2S-CH荧光的有效猝灭剂。遇到GSH后,Cu2+还原为Cu+破坏FRET过程,导致近红外荧光信号恢复。该探针的检测限为5.33 μM,线性范围为0.625 ~ 10 mM,具有良好的选择性、重复性和良好的生物相容性。我们成功地应用了该平台来监测细胞内GSH水平,并根据GSH表达的差异来区分癌细胞和正常细胞。“开关”探针具有良好的生物相容性,适用于细胞成像。它可以区分正常细胞和癌细胞,同时支持内源性和外源性谷胱甘肽的半定量分析。这项工作为肿瘤诊断和深入研究谷胱甘肽相关的生物学过程提供了一种新颖可靠的策略。
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Multiplexed headspace paper-based analytical devices modified with silver nanoclusters for smartphone-based luminescent determination of inorganic preservatives in food samples 银纳米簇修饰的多路顶空纸基分析装置用于智能手机发光检测食品样品中的无机防腐剂
IF 6 2区 化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-15 Epub Date: 2026-01-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2026.345136
Nerea Villarino, Isela Lavilla, Francisco Pena-Pereira, Carlos Bendicho

Background

Reliable determination of inorganic chemical preservatives is essential for ensuring food safety, due to the health concerns associated to these compounds when present at excessive levels. Nitrite and sulfite, two inorganic preservatives widely used in the food industry, increasingly demand miniaturized alternatives to conventional analytical methods. In this regard, luminescent nanosensors are of particular relevance because of their superior sensitivity. However, further improvements are still needed to enhance their selectivity and multiplexing capability, while ensuring their applicability in the analysis of complex matrices.

Results

The present study reports on the development of two paper-based analytical devices (PADs) involving luminescent silver nanoclusters (AgNCs) as sensing nanoreceptors for the simultaneous smartphone-assisted detection of sulfite and nitrite. The assays rely on the highly selective recognition of nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide by AgNCs protected with poly(methacrylate) and polyethylenimine, respectively, separately immobilized in the detection areas of PADs. Thus, in this work, AgNCs-containing PADs have been devised for the simultaneous determination of sulfite and nitrite involving in situ formation of the volatile derivatives and their selective trapping/interaction with the corresponding AgNCs nanoreceptors, leading to luminescence quenching. Two different configurations have been evaluated for the development of PAD-based nanosensors, namely in-vial PAD-based headspace microextraction (HS-PAD) and headspace 3D origami microfluidic PAD (HS-μPAD). Under optimal conditions, the developed assays showed limits of detection as low as 0.29 μM and 0.23 μM for sulfite and nitrite, respectively, for the HS-PAD approach, and 1.9 μM and 3.2 μM for the HS-μPAD configuration, with a repeatability expressed as relative standard deviation lower than 7.3 % (N = 8) in all cases. In addition, the developed PAD-based nanosensors were applied to the analysis of food samples, the results obtained showing excellent agreement with those obtained with reference methods.

Significance

This article reports, for the first time, on the assessment of AgNCs with different responsiveness as luminescent nanoprobes for the development of multiplexed paper-based nanosensors with headspace sampling. The proposed assays enable decentralized, affordable and straightforward detection of sulfite and nitrite, being complementary in terms of sample consumption and sensitivity, and represent advantageous alternatives for quality control and safety monitoring in the food industry.
背景:无机化学防腐剂的可靠测定对于确保食品安全至关重要,因为当这些化合物含量过高时,会引起健康问题。亚硝酸盐和亚硫酸盐是食品工业中广泛使用的两种无机防腐剂,越来越需要小型化的分析方法来替代传统的分析方法。在这方面,发光纳米传感器是特别相关的,因为他们优越的灵敏度。然而,在保证其在复杂矩阵分析中的适用性的同时,还需要进一步改进以提高其选择性和复用能力。结果本研究报告了两种纸基分析装置(pad)的开发,该装置采用发光银纳米簇(agnc)作为传感纳米受体,用于智能手机辅助检测亚硫酸盐和亚硝酸盐。该分析依赖于agnc对氮氧化物和二氧化硫的高度选择性识别,分别由聚甲基丙烯酸酯和聚乙烯亚胺保护,分别固定在PADs的检测区域。因此,在这项工作中,含有agnc的pad被设计用于同时测定亚硫酸盐和亚硝酸盐,涉及挥发性衍生物的原位形成及其与相应agnc纳米受体的选择性捕获/相互作用,导致发光猝灭。研究了两种不同的顶空微萃取(HS-PAD)和顶空三维折纸微流控(HS-μPAD)结构。在最佳条件下,HS- pad法对亚硫酸盐和亚硝酸盐的检出限分别为0.29 μM和0.23 μM, HS-μPAD法对亚硫酸盐和亚硝酸盐的检出限分别为1.9 μM和3.2 μM,重复性均小于7.3% (N = 8)。并将所研制的纳米传感器应用于食品样品的分析,结果与参考方法的结果吻合良好。本文首次报道了不同响应性的AgNCs作为发光纳米探针,用于开发具有顶空采样的多路纸基纳米传感器。建议的检测方法能够分散、负担得起和直接检测亚硫酸盐和亚硝酸盐,在样品消耗和灵敏度方面是互补的,并且代表了食品工业质量控制和安全监测的有利选择。
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Amplification-free one-pot RNA detection by pairing CRISPR–Cas13a with cascade amplification circuit-driven DNAzyme (RAPID) CISPR-Cas13a与级联扩增电路驱动的NAzyme (RAPID)配对的无扩增单锅RNA检测
IF 6 2区 化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-15 Epub Date: 2026-01-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2026.345138
Xiaona Yin , Ziyan Zhang , Hao Luo , Xiaolin Qin , Yang Chen , Wentao Chen , Heping Zheng
RNA has become a versatile target for diagnosing a wide range of pathogens. The demand for rapid and accurate diagnostics in point-of-care (POC) or resource-limited settings is growing. However, most RNA-based assays depend on reverse transcription and complex instruments (e.g., RT-qPCR), restricting their use in these settings. Isothermal amplification methods provide a simpler alternative with reduced instrumentation requirements, but their high amplification efficiency raises concerns about nucleic acid carry-over contamination. To address these challenges, we developed RAPID (CRISPR–Cas13a with a cascade amplification circuit-driven DNAzyme), an isothermal, one-pot RNA detection biosensing platform that eliminates the need for sample pre-amplification. RAPID integrates the precise target recognition by CRISPR–Cas13a with robust signal amplification by a toehold-mediated strand-displacement DNA circuit, eliminating the need for reverse transcription and thermal cycling. This platform enables quantitative RNA detection within 30 min at 37 °C. By reprogramming RAPID crRNAs, we successfully detected both bacterial (e.g., Treponema pallidum and Neisseria gonorrhoeae) and viral (e.g., herpes simplex virus) targets. The RAPID platform is designed for versatile detection, being compatible with both fluorescence-based (RAPID-Flu) and lateral flow assay (RAPID-LFA) readouts. The RAPID-Flu and RAPID-LFA both demonstrated a sensitivity of 5 fM per reaction, exhibiting comparable detection limits. Both methods showed excellent specificity and high concordance with clinical diagnoses of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. In summary, the RAPID platform provides rapid, programmable, and visually interpretable solutions with strong potential for POC diagnostics. Its flexibility and portability make it particularly suitable for early diagnosis and on-site monitoring of diverse infectious pathogens.
RNA已经成为诊断多种病原体的多功能靶标。在护理点(POC)或资源有限的环境中,对快速和准确诊断的需求正在增长。然而,大多数基于rna的测定依赖于逆转录和复杂的仪器(例如,RT-qPCR),限制了它们在这些环境中的使用。等温扩增方法提供了一种更简单的替代方法,减少了仪器要求,但其高扩增效率引起了对核酸携带污染的担忧。为了解决这些挑战,我们开发了RAPID (CRISPR-Cas13a与级联扩增电路驱动的DNAzyme),这是一种等温,一锅RNA检测生物传感平台,无需样品预扩增。RAPID将CRISPR-Cas13a的精确靶标识别与通过支点介导的链位移DNA电路进行的强大信号放大相结合,消除了对逆转录和热循环的需要。该平台可在37°C下30分钟内进行定量RNA检测。通过对RAPID crrna进行重编程,我们成功地检测了细菌(如梅毒螺旋体和淋病奈瑟菌)和病毒(如单纯疱疹病毒)靶标。RAPID平台设计用于多种检测,兼容基于荧光(RAPID- flu)和侧流分析(RAPID- lfa)的读数。RAPID-Flu和RAPID-LFA均表现出每次反应5 fM的灵敏度,显示出相似的检测限。两种方法均具有良好的特异性,与淋病奈瑟菌的临床诊断具有较高的一致性。总之,RAPID平台提供了快速、可编程和可视化可解释的解决方案,具有很强的POC诊断潜力。其灵活性和便携性使其特别适用于各种感染性病原体的早期诊断和现场监测。
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Accurate compositional analysis on complex mixtures via multi-task spectral data learning 通过多任务光谱数据学习对复杂混合物进行精确的成分分析。
IF 6 2区 化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-15 Epub Date: 2026-01-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2025.345050
Hanyang Ning , Miao Ma , Zhiwei Shi , Liping Ding

Background:

Accurate compositional analysis of complex mixtures directly from their overlapping spectral data is critical for advancements in materials discovery, process control, and environmental monitoring. However, existing deep learning models often lack a mechanism to enforce logical consistency, leading to physically implausible predictions, such as assigning a concentration value to a component that is simultaneously classified as absent.

Results:

We propose a novel multi-task learning framework to explicitly link component identification and quantification. It introduces a prediction masking mechanism where the probabilistic outputs from a multi-label classification branch directly guide the predictions of a parallel regression branch, ensuring concentrations are only predicted for components identified as present. With ResNet1D as the feature extractor, experimental results on the MetalOxides benchmark dataset show that our framework substantially outperforms common machine learning methods.

Significance:

This framework enforces physical plausibility in spectral predictions, providing a more logically consistent and accurate tool for complex mixture analysis. This work is significant for advancing critical applications in materials discovery, process control, and environmental monitoring that rely on dependable quantitative analysis.
背景:直接从重叠光谱数据中准确分析复杂混合物的成分对于材料发现、过程控制和环境监测的进步至关重要。然而,现有的深度学习模型往往缺乏一种强制逻辑一致性的机制,导致物理上不可信的预测,例如将浓度值分配给同时被分类为缺席的组件。结果:我们提出了一个新的多任务学习框架来明确地将成分识别和量化联系起来。它引入了一种预测屏蔽机制,其中来自多标签分类分支的概率输出直接指导并行回归分支的预测,确保仅预测识别为存在的成分的浓度。使用ResNet1D作为特征提取器,在metaloxide基准数据集上的实验结果表明,我们的框架大大优于常见的机器学习方法。意义:该框架加强了光谱预测的物理合理性,为复杂的混合物分析提供了逻辑上更加一致和准确的工具。这项工作对于推进材料发现、过程控制和环境监测等依赖可靠定量分析的关键应用具有重要意义。
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Rapid microfluidic sample preparation for mass spectrometric analysis of wild-type and mutant BRAF protein 用于野生型和突变型BRAF蛋白质谱分析的快速微流体样品制备
IF 6 2区 化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-15 Epub Date: 2026-01-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2026.345146
Yen-Heng Lin , Heng-Yun Chang , Chia-Chun Wu , Yung-Chin Hsiao , Ying-Hao Wen , Jau-Song Yu

Background

The BRAF V600E mutant protein is a valuable biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis of colorectal cancer. Quantitative detection by mass spectrometry (MS) requires purification from complex cell extracts and digestion into surrogate peptides, a process that traditionally takes at least ∼12 h, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, limiting clinical applicability.

Results

We present an automated microfluidic sample-preparation chip that integrates immunoprecipitation, multistep washing, and on-bead tryptic digestion by integrating pneumatically driven micromixers, microvalves, and magnetically guided beads. On-bead digestion was employed to eliminate multiple buffer-exchange steps, simplifying fluidic control and producing more BRAF peptides than the conventional elution–digestion workflow, in which only ∼50 % of captured proteins are recovered. Starting from clarified cell lysate, the device produces peptide samples within approximately 2.5–3 h.

Significance and novelty

Although individual components of the workflow have been reported previously, the present platform uniquely achieves end-to-end integration and automation of immuno–MS sample preparation. This work emphasizes operational simplicity and rapid turnaround time, providing a practical solution for MS-based mutant protein analysis in translational and precision medicine applications.
BRAF V600E突变蛋白是判断结直肠癌诊断和预后的重要生物标志物。质谱(MS)定量检测需要从复杂的细胞提取物中纯化并消化成替代肽,这一过程传统上至少需要12小时,这是耗时和劳动密集型的,限制了临床适用性。我们提出了一种自动化的微流控样品制备芯片,通过集成气动驱动的微混合器、微阀和磁导珠,集成了免疫沉淀、多步骤洗涤和珠上胰蛋白酶消化。采用头上消化消除了多个缓冲交换步骤,简化了流体控制,并比传统的洗脱-消化工作流程产生更多的BRAF肽,其中只有~ 50%捕获的蛋白质被回收。从澄清的细胞裂解液开始,该设备在大约2.5-3小时内产生肽样品。重要性和新颖性尽管工作流程的单个组件之前已经报道过,但目前的平台独特地实现了端到端免疫-质谱样品制备的集成和自动化。这项工作强调操作简单和快速周转时间,为转化和精准医学应用中基于ms的突变蛋白分析提供了一个实用的解决方案。
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