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Review of 3D cell culture with analysis in microfluidic systems
A review with 105 references that analyzes the emerging research area of 3D cell culture in microfluidic platforms with integrated detection schemes.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 4220-4232
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9AY01328H
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Frontiers in electrochemical sensors for neurotransmitter detection: towards measuring neurotransmitters as chemical diagnostics for brain disorders
This critical review highlights significant technical advances and in vivo studies from the last five years that facilitate the development of diagnostic tools for brain disorders.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 2738-2755
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9AY00055K
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Review: new insights into optimizing chemical and 3D surface structures of carbon electrodes for neurotransmitter detection
The carbon-fiber microelectrode has been used for decades as a neurotransmitter sensor, but many new carbon electrodes have recently been developed with beneficial electrochemical properties that take advantage of surface chemistry and surface structure.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 247-261
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY02472C
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Sheath-flow probe electrospray ionization (sfPESI) mass spectrometry for the rapid forensic analysis of human body fluids
A novel method for the rapid, in situ analysis of fresh and dried human biological materials using sfPESI mass spectrometry.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 3633-3640
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9AY00698B
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Emerging patterns in the global distribution of dissolved organic matter fluorescence
The spectra responsible for natural dissolved organic matter fluorescence in 90 peer-reviewed studies have been compared using new similarity metrics.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 888-893
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY02422G
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Measuring elasticity of wet cellulose fibres with AFM using indentation and a linearized Hertz model
The mechanical properties of different pulp fibres in liquid were measured using an atomic force microscope.
Anal. Methods, 2018,10, 3820-3823
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY00816G
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Dual polarity MALDI imaging mass spectrometry on the same pixel points reveals spatial lipid localizations at high-spatial resolutions in rat small intestine
Sensitive laser desorption/ionization obtained via a sublimation-coated 1,5 diaminonaphthalene (1,5-DAN) matrix allowed dual polarity MALDI-IMS analysis on the same pixel points across the jejunal mucosa.
Anal. Methods, 2018,10, 2428-2435
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY00645H
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Investigation of cavitation-induced damage on PDMS films
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are complex phenomena that create epidemic healthcare and financial concerns.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 5038-5043
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9AY01576K
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1H quantitative NMR and UHPLC-MS analysis of seized MDMA/NPS mixtures and tablets from night-club venues
A fast (15 min), accurate and reproducible 1H q-NMR (in D2O) analysis performed on many samples containing complex mixtures of MDMA and NPS revealing significant differences in their ratios.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 4795-4807
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9AY01403A
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In situ silanization for continuous stationary phase gradients on particle packed LC columns
This work describes, for the first time, an in situ silanization process for creating phenyl–butyl gradients on particle LC columns.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 3648-3656
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9AY00960D
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Analysis of synthetic cannabinoid agonists and their degradation products after combustion in a smoking simulator
An efficient twin-trap smoking inhalation model that simulates human inhalation has been developed; all six synthetic cannabinoids tested were detected.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 3101-3107
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9AY00722A
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19F and 1H quantitative-NMR spectroscopic analysis of fluorinated third-generation synthetic cannabinoids
Quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance (q-NMR) spectroscopy is a robust and reliable analytical method that possesses many advantages over conventional chromatographic techniques used in drug analysis.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 3090-3100
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9AY00814D
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SERS-based sandwich bioassay protocol of miRNA-21 using Au@Ag core–shell nanoparticles and a Ag/TiO2 nanowires substrate
Based on surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) technology, Au@Ag@4MBA@5′-NH2-ssDNA probes and a Ag/TiO2@3′-NH2-ssDNA substrate were prepared and constructed into a sandwich structure to develop a high sensitivity bioassay of miRNA-21.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 2960-2968
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9AY00573K
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An integrated homogeneous SPARCL™ immunoassay for rapid biomarker detection on a chip
A very simple and rapid homogeneous SPARCL™ immunoassay with on-chip preserved dry reagents enables sensitive quantitative detection of biomarkers.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 2542-2550
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9AY00198K
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A methodology for the fast identification and monitoring of microplastics in environmental samples using random decision forest classifiers
A new yet little understood threat to our ecosystems is microplastics.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 2277-2285
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9AY00252A
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Validation of alkaline oxidation as a pre-treatment method for elemental quantification in single-walled carbon nanotubes
Certified fractions of Ni, Co and Mo in carbon nanotubes were recovered from a fused borate salt bead and measured with ICP-OES.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 1884-1890
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY02213E
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Chemical analysis using 3D printed glass microfluidics
Additive manufacturing (3D printing) is a disruptive technology that is changing production systems globally.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 1802-1810
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY01934G
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Using castor oil to separate microplastics from four different environmental matrices
An affordable, low-risk and quick method for the separation of microplastics from four environmental matrices based on castor oil.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 1788-1794
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY02559B
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Chiral micellar electrokinetic chromatographic separation for determination of L- and D-primary amines released from murine islets of Langerhans
A chiral micellar electrokinetic chromatography method developed to investigate D-amino acid secretions from murine islets of Langerhans.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 1276-1283
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY02471E
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Determination of the graphene–graphite ratio of graphene powder by Raman 2D band symmetry analysis
This paper presents a method to distinguish graphene from graphite in powdered samples by analysing the Raman 2D band symmetry.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 1224-1228
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY02619J
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Analytical determination of heroin, fentanyl and fentalogues using high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array and amperometric detection
We report a combination of HPLC and electrochemistry towards the detection of heroin, fentanyl and ten fentalogues.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 1053-1063
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9AY00009G
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Characterisation of thin boron-doped diamond films using Raman spectroscopy and chemometrics
A non-destructive chemometric method to determine thickness and boron concentration of as-deposited, thin, heavily doped diamond films by Raman microscopy.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 582-586
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY02468E
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Chiral analysis of β-methylamino alanine (BMAA) enantiomers after (+)-1-(9-fluorenyl)-ethyl chloroformate (FLEC) derivatization and LC-MS/MS
A developed method for chiral analysis of neurotoxin β-methylamino alanine (BMAA) allowed detection of D-BMAA in cycad seed samples.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 432-442
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY02287A
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Accurate flow in augmented networks (AFAN): an approach to generating three-dimensional biomimetic microfluidic networks with controlled flow
A network augmentation approach that adds synthetic connections to microvascular networks to induce biomimetic microfluidic flow.
Anal. Methods, 2019,11, 8-16
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY01798K
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A study into the ageing and dating of blue ball tip inks on paper using in situ visible spectroscopy with chemometrics
This study used reflectance visible spectroscopy with chemometrics as an in situ ink dating approach for forensic document examination.
Anal. Methods, 2018,10, 5613-5621
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY01418C
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Simple lateral flow assays for microbial detection in stool
Minimal sample preparation, amplification-free detection of DNA at the point-of-need.
Anal. Methods, 2018,10, 5358-5363
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY01475B
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An improved rapid sampling microdialysis system for human and porcine organ monitoring in a hospital setting
Online organ monitoring can provide clinicians with critical information regarding organ health prior to transplantation and could aid clinical decision-making.
Anal. Methods, 2018,10, 5273-5281
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY01807C
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Intra-individual variance of the human plasma oxylipin pattern: low inter-day variability in fasting blood samples versus high variability during the day
Low intra-individual inter-day variance in concentrations of free oxylipins supports the use of fasting plasma for the investigation of oxylipin biology.
Anal. Methods, 2018,10, 4935-4944
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY01753K
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Fluorescence signal-to-noise optimisation for real-time PCR using universal reporter oligonucleotides
In this study we optimised the fluorescence signal generation of contact quenched universal reporter oligonucleotides.
Anal. Methods, 2018,10, 3444-3454
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY00812D
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Development and comparison of regression models for the determination of quality parameters in margarine spread samples using NIR spectroscopy
More than a hundred margarine samples and their FT-NIR spectra were used to develop regression models, and to compare them with sum of ranking differences and ANOVA.
Anal. Methods, 2018,10, 3089-3099
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY01055B
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Measuring the relative concentration of particle populations using differential centrifugal sedimentation
The factors that affect the accuracy and precision of differential centrifugal sedimentation (DCS) for the analysis of nanoparticle concentration are described.
Anal. Methods, 2018,10, 2647-2657
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY00491A
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A novel EI-GC/MS method for the accurate quantification of anti-aging compound oleoylethanolamine in C. elegans
A novel GC-MS method for the quantification of oleoylethanolamine in C. elegans.
Anal. Methods, 2018,10, 2551-2559
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY00396C
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Regional feature extraction of various fishes based on chemical and microbial variable selection using machine learning
We introduce a method for extracting regional and habitat features of various fish species based on chemical and microbial correlations that incorporate integrated analysis and a variable selection approach.
Anal. Methods, 2018,10, 2160-2168
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY00377G
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Measuring the size and density of nanoparticles by centrifugal sedimentation and flotation
Analytical centrifugation in sedimentation and flotation modes is used to measure both the size and density of polystyrene nanoparticles.
Anal. Methods, 2018,10, 1725-1732
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY00237A
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Determination of amphetamine-type stimulants (ATSs) and synthetic cathinones in urine using solid phase micro-extraction fibre tips and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
An optimum condition procedure applied to a SPME PDMS/DVB fiber tip in a mixture of drugs in a urine sample.
Anal. Methods, 2018,10, 1431-1440
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY00041G
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Raman spectroscopic library of medieval pigments collected with five different wavelengths for investigation of illuminated manuscripts
Stepwise identification of medieval pigments by Raman spectra data and excitation source.
Anal. Methods, 2018,10, 1219-1236
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8AY00016F
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A high-throughput method for orthophosphate determination of thermostable membrane-bound pyrophosphatase activity
Membrane-bound pyrophosphatases (mPPases) are homodimeric integral membrane proteins that hydrolyse pyrophosphate into orthophosphates coupled to the active transport of protons or sodium ions across membranes.
Anal. Methods, 2018,10, 646-651
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7AY02558K
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