American Journal of Nano Research and Applications

Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015

  • Recent Advances in Self-Assembled DNA Nanosensors

    Karina M. M. Carneiro, Andrea A. Greschner

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1-1, January 2015
    Pages: 1-7
    Received: Nov. 30, 2014
    Accepted: Dec. 18, 2014
    Published: Dec. 27, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.nano.s.2015030101.11
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    Abstract: Over the past 30 years DNA has been assembled into a plethora of structures by design, based on its reliable base pairing properties. As a result, many applications of DNA nanotechnology are emerging. Here, we review recent advances in the use of self-assembled DNA nanostructures as sensors. In particular, we focus on how defined nanostructures, su... Show More
  • Synthesis of a Novel L-Tartaric Acid Derived Homochiral Nanoscale Framework and Its Application in L-Proline Detection and Acetalization Catalysis

    Xiong Peng, Radoelizo S. A., Liping Liu, Yi Luan

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1-1, January 2015
    Pages: 8-12
    Received: Nov. 29, 2014
    Accepted: Dec. 19, 2014
    Published: Jan. 03, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.nano.s.2015030101.12
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    Abstract: A novel homochiral nanoscale compound, [Ca(L-C4H4O6)(H2O)2]•2H2O (Ca(L-tart)(H2O)2), which is derived from calcium ions and L-tartaric acid (L-tart =C4H4O6), was synthesized under hydrothermal condition. It has been characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, SEM, XRD, FTIR and TG. The calcium atoms adopt a tetrahedron geometry and each atom... Show More
  • Liposome-Based Nanosensors for Biological Detection

    Changfeng Chen, Qiong Wang

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1-1, January 2015
    Pages: 13-17
    Received: Dec. 07, 2014
    Accepted: Dec. 31, 2014
    Published: Jan. 23, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.nano.s.2015030101.13
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    Abstract: Liposomes are self-assembled structures that contain an inner aqueous compartment surrounded by a lipid bilayer. This unique structure inherently provides liposomes with a powerful capability for encapsulating hydrophilic, hydrophobic or amphiphilic molecules or nanoparticles. Combining this property with appropriate signal amplification strategies... Show More
  • Review: Biosensor for Detection of Pesticide Residue

    Qichen Wang, Youyou Xiong, Liping Lou

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1-1, January 2015
    Pages: 18-22
    Received: Dec. 07, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 10, 2015
    Published: Jan. 27, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.nano.s.2015030101.14
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    Abstract: Pesticide residue is a common contamination in the environment and food. Various analytical methods have been developed to detect and analyze the residues. Biosensor is one of the fast detection technologies. In this paper, we reviewed those biosensors according to their unique detection mechanism, fabrication and incorporation with nanomaterials.
  • Review: Recent Developments of Carbon Nanotubes Hybrid Assemblies for Sensing

    Junxin Luo, Yong Wu, Shen Lin

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1-1, January 2015
    Pages: 23-28
    Received: Nov. 30, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 16, 2015
    Published: Jan. 27, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.nano.s.2015030101.15
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    Abstract: In this review, we discuss state-of-the-art sensing methods for the detection of chemical and biological molecules, using a well-known and much studied material, carbon nanotubes, as the hybrid materials for fabrication assemblies. CNTs possesses a wide range of unique characteristics, including intriguing physical properties, higher aspect ratios,... Show More
  • SERS Spectra of Permethrin on Silver Nanofilm

    Jumin Hao, Qingwu K. Wang, Wayne Weimer, Justin Abell, Monika Wilson

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1-1, January 2015
    Pages: 29-32
    Received: Mar. 05, 2015
    Accepted: Mar. 06, 2015
    Published: Apr. 28, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.nano.s.2015030101.16
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    Abstract: Surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has emerged as an ultrasensitive analytical tool for chemical, biological, and medical analysis. SERS spectra of permethrin, a common synthetic pyrethroid, were investigated for the first time. The SERS substrates used in this work were a silver nanofilm (AgNF) deposited on glass chips. The characteristic SE... Show More