• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.549-552
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• 2012

This report presents a mobile instrumentation platform based on a smartphone using its built-in functions for colorimetric diagnosis. The color change as a result of detection is taken as a picture through a CCD camera built in the smartphone, and is evaluated in the form of the hue value to give the well-defined relationship between the color and the concentration. To prove the concept in the present work, proton concentration measurements were conducted on pH paper coupled with a smartphone for demonstration. This report is believed to show the possibility of adapting a smartphone to a mobile analytical transducer, and more applications for bioanalysis are expected to be developed using other built-in functions of the smartphone.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.1061-1064
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• 2013

A known $Hg^{2+}$ selective rhodamine B derivatised probe 1 was reinvestigated as a colorimetric and fluorescent probe for $Cu^{2+}$ through changing the applied solvent media. Probe 1 exhibited good selectivity and sensitivity to $Cu^{2+}$ in $CH_3CN-H_2O$ (7:3, v/v, HEPES 10 mM, pH 7.0) solution with a detection limit of $9.74{\times}10^{-7}$ M. The $Cu^{2+}$ sensing event was proved to be irreversible through hydrolysis of 1 to release rhodamine B.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.501-509
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• 2021

More than half the world's population is thought to be infected with Helicobacter pylori. Although the majority of infected people are asymptomatic, H. pylori infection may cause gastric ulcers and deadly gastric cancer. Owing to the difficulty and invasiveness of current routine culture and diagnostic methods, a highly sensitive and specific noninvasive assay for H. pylori is of interest. This study highlighted the design and performance of a colorimetric magneto loop-mediated isothermal amplification (CM-LAMP) assay to detect H. pylori in spiked saliva samples. LF primers were coated on magnetic nanoparticles by carbodiimide-induced immobilization and functionally used for solid-phase amplification. During the LAMP reaction at 66℃, biotin-tagged FIPs were incorporated into LAMP amplicons. The colorimetric signal developed after the addition of NeutrAvidin horseradish peroxidase conjugate (NA-HRP) and ABTS. None of the tested microorganisms, including closely related bacteria, was shown positive by the CM-LAMP assay except H. pylori isolates. This novel platform was highly specific and 100-fold more sensitive (40 CFU/ml or 0.2 CFU per reaction) than the PCR and conventional LAMP assays for the detection of H. pylori in spiked saliva. Our results demonstrated the feasibility of using this noninvasive molecular diagnostic test to detect H. pylori in saliva samples.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2018

Gas detection is necessary for various reasons, including the prevention of gas leakages and the creation of necessary environmental conditions. Among the gas detection methods, leakage of gas can be confirmed using materials that undergo color changes that are easily distinguished by the naked eye. Metal nanoparticles (NPs) experience variations in their absorption wavelengths under the localized surface plasmon effect (LSPR) with mechanical stresses, which change the distance between NPs. In this study, we attempted to detect the presence of gas utilizing the LSPR-related color change of a chain of Au NPs. The assembly of Au NPs, arranged in a chain shape, experienced a color change from dark blue to purple with a change in the distance between the NPs by applying a physical force, i.e., compression, stretching, and gas pressure. As the force of compression and the degree of stretching increased, the absorption wavelength shifted from doublet peaks at 650 and 550 nm to a singlet peak at 550 nm. Further, applying gas pressure caused an identical color change. With this result, we propose a method that could be applied to all gases that require detection based on gas pressure.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.1159-1164
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• 2014

A simple, highly sensitive and selective method based on the rhodamine B-covered gold nanoparticle with dual-readout (colorimetric and fluorometric) detection for $\small{L}$-cysteine is proposed. A mechanism is that citrate-stabilized AuNPs were modified with RB by electrostatic interaction, which enables the nanometal surface energy transfer (NSET) from the RB to the AuNPs, quenching the fluorescence. In the presence of $\small{L}$-cysteine, it was used as a competitor in the NSET by the strongly Au-S bonding to release RB from the Au surface and recover the fluorescence, and the red-to-purple color change quickly, which was monitored simply by the naked eye. Under the optimum conditions, the detection limit is as low as 10 nM. The method possessed the advantages of simplicity, rapidity and sensitivity at the same time. The method was also successfully applied to the determination of $\small{L}$-cysteine in human urine samples, and the results were satisfying.

• 멤브레인
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.87-100
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• 2021

최근 오염물질 수위의 급격한 상승세와 더불어 가속화되는 자연환경 파괴로 인해 다양한 환경 속에 쌓이는 오염물질의 검출 및 모니터링은 현대 사회의 중요한 미션 중 하나로 자리 잡았다. 본 논문에는 멤브레인 기반의 광학 센서를 활용한 미량 오염물질 검출에 대한 최근 연구 동향이 요약되어 있다. 본 논문에 포함된 연구들은 섬유소로 이루어진 멤브레인을 검출을 위한 플랫폼으로 사용하였으며, 금속 나노 입자나 형광단을 색 변화 검출을 위해 이용하였다. 제조된 광학 센서들은 모두 적절하거나 특출한 수준의 감도를 보였고, 대부분의 센서에서 타겟 물질이 아닌 이온이나 물질에는 반응하지 않는 정확성 또한 확인되었다. 검출 플랫폼으로 이용된 섬유소 멤브레인의 물리적, 화학적 특성들은 멤브레인 합성 방법이나 색 변화를 위한 광학 물질 등을 바꾸는 방법을 통해 각 연구의 목적에 맞추어 최적화될 수 있었다. 또한, 멤브레인을 기반으로 하여 제조된 센서들은 운반이 편리하고 기계적 성질이 강해 현장에서 바로 오염물질을 검출할 수도 있다는 사실이 제시되었다. 이러한 장점 덕분에 멤브레인 기반 센서들은 식용수에서 검출된 중금속의 정량화와 자연 수질환경에서 발견되는 미량 중금속 및 유독성 항생제의 감지 등 다양한 목적을 위해 활용될 수 있었다. 몇몇의 연구에서 제조된 센서들은 항균성이나 재활용성 또한 나타내었다. 대부분의 센서들이 타겟 물질을 감지한 후 육안으로도 식별 가능한 색 변화를 보였으나, 본 논문에 포함된 많은 연구들은 형광 발산, UV-vis 분광학, RGB 색 강도 차이 등을 비교 분석한 더 상세한 검출 결과를 제시하였다.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.606-613
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• 2005

본 연구에서는 실내공기 중 포름알데히드를 측정하기 위해 세 가지 다른 반응의 흡광광도법(비색분석)을 응용한 뱃지형 확산측정기를 평가하였다. 흡수여지의 세척방법을 비교한 결과 사용된 세척용액의 종류에 관계없이 세척하지 않은 경우 보다 양호한 세척효과가 나타났다. 각 측정방법에서 사용될 흡수액의 농도는 시료채취율을 기준으로 정하였다. 평가된 공시험 값은 측정방법별로 15% 이내의 편차를 가진 것으로 나타나 대체적으로 안정적인 것으로 나타났다. 확산측정기의 재현성은 MBTH법이 상대표준편차 10% 이내로 가장 양호하며, 채취된 포름알데히드 양과 시간가중평균농도와의 상관관계는 세 가지 측정방법 모두 양호한 것으로 나타났다. 검출한계 및 정량한계는 시료채취율이 가장 좋은 MBTH법이 다른 측정방법과 비교하여 가장 낮게 나타나 시료채취율이 가장 크고 정량한계가 낮은 측정방법일수록 포름알데히드 측정에 요구되는 측정시간이 감소되는 것으로 나타났다.

• 공업화학
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.67-78
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• 2024

흡광은 측정이 간편하고 해석의 직관성이 높다는 점에서 생화학 기반 분석법의 신호로서 강점을 가진다. 흡광을 가지는 물질 중에서 금 나노입자는 화학적 안정성, 생물학적 친화성, 가시광선 범위에서 야기되는 국소 표면 플라즈몬 공명(localized surface plasmon resonance, LSPR)에 의한 독특한 광학적 특성 등의 유용한 성질을 지니며, 특정 표적 물질에만 유효한 다른 발색물질과 비교해 항체나 압타머 등 다양한 검출 활성물질과 접합이 용이하여 확장성을 가진다. 특히, 기질의 산화로 발색을 야기하는 효소 기반 발색법에 비해 낮은 가격, 쉬운 입자 합성, 높은 환경안정성 등의 장점으로 인해 비색화 분석법의 신호물질로서 광범위하게 연구되고 있다. 본 총설에서는 이와 같은 금 나노입자를 신호물질로 활용하는 다양한 전략을 최근의 연구들을 중심으로 요약 정리하였으며, 입자의 형태에 광학 특성이 영향을 받는 금 나노입자의 특징에 착안하여 신호생성 시에 활용한 금 나노입자의 형태 제어 전략을 기준으로 문헌들을 분류하고 검토하였다. 이를 통해 이미 오랜 기간 활용되어온 금 나노입자가 현재에도 흡광 신호물질로서 여전히 활발하게 연구되고 있다는 사실을 고찰하고, 향후에도 광범위하고 지속적으로 개선될 여지를 가진다는 점을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.138-144
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• 2016

Purpose: Phosphorus is an essential element for water quality control. Excessive amounts of phosphorus causes algal bloom in water, which leads to eutrophication and a decline in water quality. It is necessary to maintain the optimum amount of phosphorus present. During the last decades, various studies have been conducted to determine phosphorus content in water. In this study, we present a comprehensive overview of colorimetric, electrochemical, fluorescence, microfluidic, and remote sensing technologies for the measurement of phosphorus in water, along with their working principles and limitations. Results: The colorimetric techniques determine the concentration of phosphorus through the use of color-generating reagents. This is specific to a single chemical species and inexpensive to use. The electrochemical techniques operate by using a reaction of the analyte of interest to generate an electrical signal that is proportional to the sample analyte concentration. They show a good linear output, good repeatability, and a high detection capacity. The fluorescence technique is a kind of spectroscopic analysis method. The particles in the sample are excited by irradiation at a specific wavelength, emitting radiation of a different wavelength. It is possible to use this for quantitative and qualitative analysis of the target analyte. The microfluidic techniques incorporate several features to control chemical reactions in a micro device of low sample volume and reagent consumption. They are cheap and rapid methods for the detection of phosphorus in water. The remote sensing technique analyzes the sample for the target analyte using an optical technique, but without direct contact. It can cover a wider area than the other techniques mentioned in this review. Conclusion: It is concluded that the sensing technologies reviewed in this study are promising for rapid detection of phosphorus in water. The measurement range and sensitivity of the sensors have been greatly improved recently.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.79.1-79.12
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• 2020

Background: Recently, the pork industry of Thailand faced an epidemic of highly virulent strains of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), which spread throughout Southeast Asia, including the Lao People's Democratic Republic and Cambodia. Hence, the rapid and on-site screening of infected pigs on a farm is essential. Objectives: To develop the new aptamer as a biosensor for detection PRRSV which are rapid and on-site screening of infected pig. Methods: New aptamers against PRSSV were identified using the combined techniques of capillary electrophoresis, colorimetric assay by gold nanoparticles, and quartz crystal microbalance (QCM). Results: Thirty-six candidate aptamers of the PRRSV were identified from the systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX) by capillary electrophoresis. Only 8 out of 36 aptamers could bind to the PRSSV, as shown in a colorimetric assay. Of the 8 aptamers tested, only the 1F aptamer could bind specifically to the PRSSV when presented with the classical swine fever virus and a pseudo rabies virus. The QCM was used to confirm the specificity and sensitivity of the 1F aptamer with a detection limit of 1.87 × 10¹⁰ particles. Conclusions: SELEX screening of the aptamer equipped with capillary electrophoresis potentially revealed promising candidates for detecting the PRRSV. The 1F aptamer exhibited the highest specificity and selectivity against the PRRSV. These findings suggest that 1F is a promising aptamer for further developing a novel PRRSV rapid detection kit.