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Paper-Based Sensors

A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical Sensors".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2018) | Viewed by 39079

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Prof. Dr. Danila Moscone

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Department of Chemical Sciences and Technologies, Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
Interests: paper-based (bio)sensors; screen-printed electrodes; nanomaterials; wearable sensors
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Prof. Dr. Fabiana Arduini

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Department of Chemical Sciences and Technologies, Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
Interests: electrochemical sensors; screen-printed electrodes; paper-based devices; biosensors based on enzyme inhibition; nanomaterial-based (bio)sensors; carbon black as electrode modifiers; (bio)sensors for environmental and security applications
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Dr. Stefano Cinti

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University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, Rome, Italy
Interests: electronalysis; sensors and biosensors; screen-printed electrodes; nanomaterials; paper-based diagnostics; Lab-on-chip; Point-of-Care
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Since the first paper-based analytical device (20 years ago), paper-based analytical tools have attracted a great deal of attention, and, in recent years, they have gained a relevant position in analytical fields, thanks to their cost-effectiveness and environmental friendly aspect. Indeed, the well-known features of paper, such as abundance, inexpensiveness, lightness, and biodegradability, can be exploited to develop sustainable devices that match the requirements of World Health Organization for ASSURED devices (affordable, sensitive, specific, user friendly, robust and rapid, equipment free, and deliverable). Furthermore, the combination of paper-based sensors with other cutting-edge technologies, like smart-phone technology, 3D-printing, nanomaterial technology, and microfluidics, will allow to improve their analytical performances and in situ measurement possibility with low cost-instrumentations. All these features will boost these devices to move from bench to market, with an important benefit with respect to other analytical systems: Sustainability in the entire measurement chain. In this context, this Special Issue invites authors to submit new research results in the area of paper-based sensors. Novel paper-based sensors with several transducers, including electrochemical and optical ones, applied to biomedical, environmental, security, and agrifood fields could be addressed. Furthermore, the use of paper-based sensors combined with other technologies like screen-printing, ink-jet, 3D-printing, nanomaterials, and microfluidic are welcome. In addition, the paper-biosensors in which a biocomponent such as enzyme, antibody, aptamer, and nucleic acid is in close contact with the physico-chemical transducer, are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Danila Moscone
Dr. Fabiana Arduini
Dr. Stefano Cinti
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Keywords

  • Biomedical applications
  • Environmental and agrifood sectors
  • Microfluidic
  • Lab-on-Chip
  • Point-of-Care
  • Biosensing tools

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Electrocomposite Developed with Chitosan and Ionic Liquids Using Screen-Printed Carbon Electrodes Useful to Detect Rutin in Tropical Fruits
by Lili Muñoz, Verónica Arancibia, Olimpo García-Beltrán, Edgar Nagles and John J. Hurtado
Sensors 2018, 18(9), 2934; https://doi.org/10.3390/s18092934 - 4 Sep 2018
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This work reports the development of a composite of the ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([BMIM]BP4) and chitosan (CS) described in previous reports through a new method using cyclic voltammetry with 10 cycles at a scan rate of 50.0 mV s−1 [...] Read more.
This work reports the development of a composite of the ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([BMIM]BP4) and chitosan (CS) described in previous reports through a new method using cyclic voltammetry with 10 cycles at a scan rate of 50.0 mV s−1. This method is different from usual methods such as casting, deposition, and constant potential, and it allows the development of an electroactive surface toward the oxidation of rutin by stripping voltammetry applied to the detection in tropical fruits such as orange, lemon, and agraz (Vaccinium meridionale Swartz), with results similar to those reported in previous studies. In addition, the surface was characterized by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Raman spectroscopy. The limit of detection was 0.07 µmol L−1 and the relative standard deviation (RSD) of 10 measurements using the same modified electrode was 0.86%. Moreover, the stability of the sensor was studied for six days using the same modified electrode, where the variation of the signal using a known concentration of rutin (RT) was found to be less than 5.0%. The method was validated using a urine chemistry control spiked with known amounts of RT and possible interference was studied using ten substances including organic and biological compounds, metal ions, and dyes. The results obtained in this study demonstrated that this electrodeveloped composite was sensitive, selective, and stable. Full article
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Design of Security Paper with Selective Frequency Reflection Characteristics
by Sang-Hwa Lee, Min-Sik Kim, Jong-Kyu Kim and Ic-Pyo Hong
Sensors 2018, 18(7), 2263; https://doi.org/10.3390/s18072263 - 13 Jul 2018
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In this research, a security paper based on frequency selective structure technologies was designed and fabricated using selective wave reflection characteristics to prevent the offline leakage of confidential documents. Document leakage detection systems using security papers detect security papers using transceiving antenna gates. [...] Read more.
In this research, a security paper based on frequency selective structure technologies was designed and fabricated using selective wave reflection characteristics to prevent the offline leakage of confidential documents. Document leakage detection systems using security papers detect security papers using transceiving antenna gates. For the application of such systems, the structure must be designed with excellent reflection performance and stability at the angle of incidence. For this purpose, a loop and patch-type frequency selective structure based on a four-legged element structure was designed to have X-band frequency reflection characteristics. This design was based on optimized variables and was realized through the screen printing method using silver ink on A4 paper. It was verified that both the design and simulation results matched well. To verify its actual applicability, a detector module operable at 10 GHz was manufactured to observe both the security paper detection range in relation to distance with a signal strength of −10 dBm and the detection area in relation to the number of times that the security paper had been folded. Full article
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Paper-Based Electrochemical Detection of Chlorate
by Lisa C. Shriver-Lake, Dan Zabetakis, Walter J. Dressick, David A. Stenger and Scott A. Trammell
Sensors 2018, 18(2), 328; https://doi.org/10.3390/s18020328 - 24 Jan 2018
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We describe the use of a paper-based probe impregnated with a vanadium-containing polyoxometalate anion, [PMo11VO40]5−, on screen-printed carbon electrodes for the electrochemical determination of chlorate. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) and chronocoulometry were used to characterize the ClO3 [...] Read more.
We describe the use of a paper-based probe impregnated with a vanadium-containing polyoxometalate anion, [PMo11VO40]5−, on screen-printed carbon electrodes for the electrochemical determination of chlorate. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) and chronocoulometry were used to characterize the ClO3− response in a pH = 2.5 solution of 100 mM sodium acetate. A linear CV current response was observed between 0.156 and 1.25 mg/mL with a detection limit of 0.083 mg/mL (S/N > 3). This performance was reproducible using [PMo11VO40]5−-impregnated filter paper stored under ambient conditions for as long as 8 months prior to use. At high concentration of chlorate, an additional catalytic cathodic peak was seen in the reverse scan of the CVs, which was digitally simulated using a simple model. For chronocoulometry, the charge measured after 5 min gave a linear response from 0.625 to 2.5 mg/mL with a detection limit of 0.31 mg/mL (S/N > 3). In addition, the slope of charge vs. time also gave a linear response. In this case the linear range was from 0.312 to 2.5 mg/mL with a detection limit of 0.15 mg/mL (S/N > 3). Simple assays were conducted using three types of soil, and recovery measurements reported. Full article
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Paper-Based Sensors: Emerging Themes and Applications
by Amrita Tribhuwan Singh, Darlin Lantigua, Akhil Meka, Shainlee Taing, Manjot Pandher and Gulden Camci-Unal
Sensors 2018, 18(9), 2838; https://doi.org/10.3390/s18092838 - 28 Aug 2018
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Paper is a versatile, flexible, porous, and eco-friendly substrate that is utilized in the fabrication of low-cost devices and biosensors for rapid detection of analytes of interest. Paper-based sensors provide affordable platforms for simple, accurate, and rapid detection of diseases, in addition to [...] Read more.
Paper is a versatile, flexible, porous, and eco-friendly substrate that is utilized in the fabrication of low-cost devices and biosensors for rapid detection of analytes of interest. Paper-based sensors provide affordable platforms for simple, accurate, and rapid detection of diseases, in addition to monitoring food quality, environmental and sun exposure, and detection of pathogens. Paper-based devices provide an inexpensive technology for fabrication of simple and portable diagnostic systems that can be immensely useful in resource-limited settings, such as in developing countries or austere environments, where fully-equipped facilities and highly trained medical staff are absent. In this work, we present the different types of paper that are currently utilized in fabrication of paper-based sensors, and common fabrication techniques ranging from wax printing to origami- and kirigami-based approaches. In addition, we present different detection techniques that are employed in paper-based sensors such as colorimetric, electrochemical, and fluorescence detection, chemiluminescence, and electrochemiluminescence, as well as their applications including disease diagnostics, cell cultures, monitoring sun exposure, and analysis of environmental reagents including pollutants. Furthermore, main advantages and disadvantages of different types of paper and future trends for paper-based sensors are discussed. Full article
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