In this work,a solely gravity and capillary force-driven flow chemiluminescence(GCF-CL)paper-based microfuidic device has been proved for the first time as a new platforn for inex-pensive,usable,mini mally instrumente...In this work,a solely gravity and capillary force-driven flow chemiluminescence(GCF-CL)paper-based microfuidic device has been proved for the first time as a new platforn for inex-pensive,usable,mini mally instrumented dynamic chemiluninescence(CL)detection of chromium(Ⅲ)[Cr(Ⅲ)],where an appropriate angle of inclination between the loading and detection zones on the paper produces a rapid flow of CL prompt solution through the paper charnel.For this study,we use a cost-effective paper device that is manufactured by a simple wax screen-printing method,while the signal generated from the Cr(Ⅲ)-catalyzed oxidation of luminol by H_(2)O_(2) is recorded by a low-cost and luggable CCD camera.A series of GCF-CL affecting factors have been evaluated carefully.At optimal conditions,two linear relationships between GCF-CL intensities and the logarithms of Cr(Ⅲ)concentrations are obtained in the concentration mnges of 0.025-35 mg/L and 50-500 mg/L separately,with the detection limit of 0.0245mg/L for a les than 30s assay,and relative standard deviations(RSDs)of 38%,4.5%and 2.3%for 0.75,5 and 50 mg/L of Cr(Ⅲ)(n=8).The above results indicate that the GCF-CL paper-based microfluidic device possesses a receivable sensitivity,dynamic range,storage stability and reproducibility.Finally,the developed GCF-CL is utilized for Cr(Ⅲ)detection in real water samples.展开更多
This work demonstrates a smartphone-based automated fluorescence analysis system(SAFAS)for point-of-care testing(POCT)of Hg(Ⅱ).This system consists of three modules.The smartphone module is used to provide an excitat...This work demonstrates a smartphone-based automated fluorescence analysis system(SAFAS)for point-of-care testing(POCT)of Hg(Ⅱ).This system consists of three modules.The smartphone module is used to provide an excitation light source,and to collect and analyze fluorescent images.The dark box module is applied to integrate the desired optical elements and offers a dark environment.The cost of the integrated dark box mainly includes the upper cover,box body,lower bottom,¯xture and some optical elements which is about$109.The chip module is used for fluorescence sensing,which is composed of an upper plate,bottom plate and cloth-based chip.Due to the integration of multiple smartphone functions,the SAFAS eliminates the need for additional power sources,light sources and analysis systems.The dark box and upper and bottom plates are made by 3D printer.The cloth-based chip(about$0.005 for each chip)is fabricated using the wax screenprinting technique,with no need for expensive and complex fabrication equipments.To our knowledge,the cloth-based microfluidic fluorescence detection method combined with smartphone functions is first reported.By using optimal conditions,the designed system can realize the quantitative detection of Hg(Ⅱ),which has a linear range of 0.001–100μgmL^(-1)and a detection limit of 0.5 ngmL^(-1).Additionally,the SAFAS has been successfully applied for detecting Hg(Ⅱ)in actual water samples,with recoveries of 100.1%–111%,RSDs of 3.88%–9.74%,and fast detection time of about 1 min.Obviously,the proposed SAFAS has the advantages of high sensitivity,wide dynamic range,acceptable reproducibility,good stability and low cost.Therefore,it is believed that the presented SAFAS has great potential to perform the POCT of Hg(II)in different water samples.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81571765)Guangzhou Science and Technology Program(No.2014J4100030)Guangdong Science and Technology Program(Nos.2014A020212503 and 2016A020215143).
文摘In this work,a solely gravity and capillary force-driven flow chemiluminescence(GCF-CL)paper-based microfuidic device has been proved for the first time as a new platforn for inex-pensive,usable,mini mally instrumented dynamic chemiluninescence(CL)detection of chromium(Ⅲ)[Cr(Ⅲ)],where an appropriate angle of inclination between the loading and detection zones on the paper produces a rapid flow of CL prompt solution through the paper charnel.For this study,we use a cost-effective paper device that is manufactured by a simple wax screen-printing method,while the signal generated from the Cr(Ⅲ)-catalyzed oxidation of luminol by H_(2)O_(2) is recorded by a low-cost and luggable CCD camera.A series of GCF-CL affecting factors have been evaluated carefully.At optimal conditions,two linear relationships between GCF-CL intensities and the logarithms of Cr(Ⅲ)concentrations are obtained in the concentration mnges of 0.025-35 mg/L and 50-500 mg/L separately,with the detection limit of 0.0245mg/L for a les than 30s assay,and relative standard deviations(RSDs)of 38%,4.5%and 2.3%for 0.75,5 and 50 mg/L of Cr(Ⅲ)(n=8).The above results indicate that the GCF-CL paper-based microfluidic device possesses a receivable sensitivity,dynamic range,storage stability and reproducibility.Finally,the developed GCF-CL is utilized for Cr(Ⅲ)detection in real water samples.
基金supported by the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2019A1515011284)Guangzhou Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(202002030265).
文摘This work demonstrates a smartphone-based automated fluorescence analysis system(SAFAS)for point-of-care testing(POCT)of Hg(Ⅱ).This system consists of three modules.The smartphone module is used to provide an excitation light source,and to collect and analyze fluorescent images.The dark box module is applied to integrate the desired optical elements and offers a dark environment.The cost of the integrated dark box mainly includes the upper cover,box body,lower bottom,¯xture and some optical elements which is about$109.The chip module is used for fluorescence sensing,which is composed of an upper plate,bottom plate and cloth-based chip.Due to the integration of multiple smartphone functions,the SAFAS eliminates the need for additional power sources,light sources and analysis systems.The dark box and upper and bottom plates are made by 3D printer.The cloth-based chip(about$0.005 for each chip)is fabricated using the wax screenprinting technique,with no need for expensive and complex fabrication equipments.To our knowledge,the cloth-based microfluidic fluorescence detection method combined with smartphone functions is first reported.By using optimal conditions,the designed system can realize the quantitative detection of Hg(Ⅱ),which has a linear range of 0.001–100μgmL^(-1)and a detection limit of 0.5 ngmL^(-1).Additionally,the SAFAS has been successfully applied for detecting Hg(Ⅱ)in actual water samples,with recoveries of 100.1%–111%,RSDs of 3.88%–9.74%,and fast detection time of about 1 min.Obviously,the proposed SAFAS has the advantages of high sensitivity,wide dynamic range,acceptable reproducibility,good stability and low cost.Therefore,it is believed that the presented SAFAS has great potential to perform the POCT of Hg(II)in different water samples.