In situ growth of ZIF-8 on gold nanoparticles/magnetic carbon nanotubes for the electrochemical detection of bisphenol A.
TL;DR: A facile and scalable strategy for the fabrication of a metal-organic framework (MOF) based composite by in situ growing ZIF-8 on gold nanoparticle (AuNP) loaded magnetic carbon nanotubes (mCNTs) was reported in this paper.
Abstract: We herein report a facile and scalable strategy for the fabrication of a metal-organic framework (MOF) based composite by in situ growing ZIF-8 on gold nanoparticle (AuNP) loaded magnetic carbon nanotubes (mCNTs). AuNPs were firstly loaded on PEI (polyethylenimine) modified mCNTs by electrostatic forces, and then AuNPs/mCNTs were encapsulated into the ZIF-8 frame through in situ self-assembling of zinc ions and 2-methylimidazole. The morphology, spectroscopy and structural properties of the AuNP/mCNT@ZIF-8 nanocomposites were systematically characterized. The conductivity-strain tests revealed that the in situ insertion of AuNPs/mCNTs in ZIF-8 could not only shorten the electron transfer distance between active sites and mCNTs, but also increase the dispersion of mCNTs, which would benefit the electron and mass transfer. Besides, by adopting the AuNP/mCNT@ZIF-8 nanocomposite-modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE) as the working electrode, a novel electrochemical sensor was successfully developed for the detection of bisphenol A (BPA). A linear range of BPA detection from 1 μM to 100 μM with a limit of detection of 690 nM was favorably obtained. Moreover, the developed sensor exhibited satisfactory reproducibility and superior stability with excellent anti-interference ability, and was successfully applied in the detection of BPA in real samples.
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TL;DR: In this article , the authors proposed a facile synthesis of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) with tetrahedral tetrahedric clusters (e.g., ZnN4 and CoN4).
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TL;DR: As an alternative to BPA, bisphenol S (BPS) is widely used in many consumer goods and industrial products as discussed by the authors , however, BPS has similar genotoxic, reproductive and endocrine disrupting effects.
Abstract: As an alternative to bisphenol A (BPA), bisphenol S (BPS) is widely used in many consumer goods and industrial products. However, BPS has similar genotoxic, reproductive and endocrine disrupting effects...
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TL;DR: In this paper , the authors synthesized and characterized ZIF-8 nanoparticles encapsulated with trans-cinnamaldehyde oil (TC) and evaluated their antimicrobial effectiveness against Escherichia coli O157:H7 on fresh spinach leaves.
Abstract: This study synthesized and characterized ZIF-8 nanoparticles encapsulated with trans-cinnamaldehyde oil (TC) and evaluated their antimicrobial effectiveness against Escherichia coli O157:H7 on fresh spinach leaves. The antimicrobial activity of different mass ratios of TC-encapsulated ZIF-8 against E. coli O157:H7 (ATCC 43895) strain was assessed and the best mass ratio of 1:2 TC to ZIF-8 identified. Spinach leaves were treated with (1) 0.5TC@ZIF-8_PL nanoparticle complexes solution, (2) 200 ppm chlorine, (3) free TC, and (4) sterilized distilled water (control). All sample groups were rinsed for 1 min, dried in a biosafety cabinet, weighted, and packed in sterilized Whirl-pkTM Stand-Up sampling bags, and stored at 4°C for 15 days for shelf life studies. Samples were dipped into a solution of nanoparticles and another group was sprayed. The quality of spinach samples was assessed by monitoring changes in moisture content (MC), water activity (Aw), color, pH, texture (firmness and work), vitamin C content, total carotenoid, and chlorophyll content. Spinach leaves treated with 0.5TC@ZIF-8_PL had less (p < 0.05) water, total chlorophyll, and total carotenoid losses, with minimal changes in pH. However, treatment did not prevent the color degradation (p > 0.05) and adversely affected spinach firmness. The spinach samples treated with 200 ppm chlorine and free TC had higher (p < 0.05) total chlorophyll degradation than the samples treated with the nanoparticles. The mass ratio of TC-encapsulated ZIF-8 must be readjusted to reduce potential toxicity issues while maintaining the antimicrobial properties. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) nanoparticle complex can be used to encapsulate natural antimicrobials to inhibit growth of pathogens on fresh produce. A 2-log reduction in populations of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on fresh spinach leaves was achieved using trans-cinnamaldehyde at low concentrations. The results can be used to embed the compounds into polymeric films for antimicrobial packaging applications.
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TL;DR: In this paper , BPA was imprinted on the surface of Fe3O4 nanoparticles through dopamine self-polymerization, and after the removal of BPA, molecularly imprinted microspheres with BPA recognition cavity were formed.
Abstract: Bisphenol A (BPA) interferes with the reproduction and endocrine system of humans and wild animals. For the detection of BPA, a sensitive and rapid detection method was established. BPA was imprinted on the surface of Fe3O4 nanoparticles through dopamine self-polymerization. After the removal of BPA, molecularly imprinted microspheres with BPA recognition cavity were formed. The electrochemical impedance response increased with BPA embedded in the molecular imprinting layer. The electrochemical signal was proportional to the concentration of BPA with a linear range from 1 × 10–11 to 1 × 10–3 M and a detection limit of 5.78 × 10–12 M. The proposed biosensor was used to detect the BPA in vegetable oil indicating a promising application in food-field monitoring.
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