Surface-functionalized gold and silver nanoparticles, AuNPs and AgNPs for short, prepared
via the modification of organic chelating motifs by covalent or non-covalent bonds, represent …

Severe disease and environmental pollution derived from heavy metal ions has become one
of the major problems in global public health. In particular, mercury (II) as one type of highly …

Development of biosensing platforms plays a key role in research settings for identification
of biomarkers and in clinical applications for diagnostics. Biosensors based on nucleic acids …

Due to the risks that water contamination implies for human health and environmental
protection, monitoring the quality of water is a major concern of the present era. Therefore, in …

Exposure to even very low levels of lead, cadmium, and mercury ions is known to cause
neurological, reproductive, cardiovascular, and developmental disorders, which are more …

It has been more than two decades since aptamer and the systematic evolution of ligands by
exponential enrichment (SELEX) method were discovered by Larry Gold and Andrew …

An on-field colorimetric sensing strategy employing gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and a paper-
based analytical platform was investigated for mercury ion (Hg2+) detection at water …

In this review, we survey the diversity of structures and functions which are encountered in
advanced self-assembled nanomaterials. We highlight their flourishing implementations in …

In small quantities, certain heavy metals (eg, iron, copper, manganese, and zinc) are
nutritionally essential for a healthy life. However, heavy metals show a great trend to form …

The presence of heavy metal in food chains due to the rapid industrialization poses a
serious threat on the environment. Therefore, detection and monitoring of heavy metals …