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Crystal engineering and thin-film deposition strategies towards improving the performance of kesterite photovoltaic cell

Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2021
With high absorption coefficient (104 cm−1), optimal bandgap (~1.5 eV), low toxicity and the abundance of its constituent elements, kesterite (Cu2ZnSnS4 or CZTS) displays the properties of an ideal photovoltaic material.
Kelechi C. Nwambaekwe, Vivian Suru John-Denk, Samantha F. Douman, Penny Mathumba, Sodiq T. Yussuf, Onyinyechi V. Uhuo, Precious I. Ekwere, Emmanuel I. Iwuoha   +7 more
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A cell free biomembrane platform for multimodal study of influenza virus hemagglutinin and for evaluation of entry-inhibitors against hemagglutinin

Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, 2022
Seasonal periodic pandemics and epidemics caused by Influenza A viruses (IAVs) are associated with high morbidity and mortality worldwide. They are frequent and unpredictable in severity so there is a need for biophysical platforms that can be used to ...
Arpita Roy, Sylvester Byrne, Nirod Kumar Sarangi, Paul V. Murphy, Tia E. Keyes   +4 more
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Electrochemical Properties of Screen-Printed Carbon Nano-Onion Electrodes

Molecules, 2020
The properties of carbon nano-onions (CNOs) make them attractive electrode materials/additives for the development of low-cost, simple to use and highly sensitive Screen Printed Electrodes (SPEs).
Loanda R. Cumba, Adalberto Camisasca, Silvia Giordani, Robert J. Forster   +3 more
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The Rediscovery of Honey for Skin Repair: Recent Advances in Mechanisms for Honey-Mediated Wound Healing and Scaffolded Application Techniques

Applied Sciences, 2021
Honey is a honey-bee product obtained mainly by the enzymatic processing of nectar from a variety of plants, which leads to the wide range of colours and flavours available on the market.
Roberta Angioi, Aoife Morrin, Blánaid White   +2 more
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Electrochemical detection of viruses and antibodies: A mini review

Electrochemistry Communications, 2020
Near patient detection of viral infection represents a powerful approach for the control of emerging threats to global health. Moreover, the ability to identify individuals who have contracted the disease and developed antibodies that confer immunity is ...
Miren Ruiz de Eguilaz, Loanda R. Cumba, Robert J. Forster   +2 more
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Characterization of Volatile and Particulate Emissions from Desktop 3D Printers

Sensors, 2023
The rapid expansion of 3D printing technologies has led to increased utilization in various industries and has also become pervasive in the home environment. Although the benefits are well acknowledged, concerns have arisen regarding potential health and
Melissa Finnegan, Colleen Lee Thach, Shirin Khaki, Emma Markey, David J. O’Connor, Alan F. Smeaton, Aoife Morrin   +6 more
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The determination of skin surface pH via the skin volatile emission using wearable colorimetric sensors

Sensing and Bio-Sensing Research, 2022
Biodiagnostic sensors in the form of wearables have become of widespread interest in both the scientific and clinical communities in recent years due to their potential for monitoring human health, well-being and physical performance. However, collecting
M. Finnegan, E. Duffy, A. Morrin
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Multiwalled carbon nanotubes decorated with bismuth (III) oxide for electrochemical detection of an antipyretic and analgesic drug paracetamol in biological samples

Journal of Analytical Science and Technology, 2019
Background In the present work, an electrochemical sensor for detection of paracetamol was fabricated by modifying a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) using multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) decorated with bismuth oxide (Bi2O3) based on using the drop dry ...
Arthur T. Chipeture, Daniel Apath, Mambo Moyo, Munyaradzi Shumba   +3 more
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Stimuli-Responsive Materials and Biomimetic Fluidics: Fundamental Building Blocks of Chemical Sensing Platforms with Futuristic Capabilities

Proceedings, 2017
Since the initial breakthroughs in the 1960s and 1970s that led to the development of the glucose biosensor, the oxygen electrode, ion-selective electrodes, and electrochemical/optochemical diagnostic devices, the vision of very reliable, affordable ...
Larisa Florea, Aishling Dunne, Danielle Bruen, Colm Delaney, Peter McCluskey, Dermot Diamond   +5 more
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TiO2 Nanoparticles Decorated Graphene Nanoribbons for Voltammetric Determination of an Anti-HIV Drug Nevirapine

Journal of Chemistry, 2020
In the present study, electrochemical behavior of nevirapine on a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) modified with TiO2 nanoparticles decorated graphene nanoribbons was investigated. Characterization of different components used for modifications was achieved
Daniel Apath, Mambo Moyo, Munyaradzi Shumba   +2 more
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