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We developed a novel pH-responsive DNA hydrogel colorimetric biosensor specifically designed for the rapid, simple, and accurate assessment of meat freshness and spoilage. The system integrates i-motif structures with dual rolling circle amplification (RCA) to construct a gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)-embedded three-dimensional hydrogel network. Fourier-transform ultraviolet spectrophotometry, scanning electron microscopy, and rheological characterization confirmed pH-dependent responsiveness (5.5-8.0) with high sensitivity and stability. Applied to mutton and sea bass samples under varying storage conditions, the biosensor enabled visual detection of AuNPs release within 10 s using a transfer pipette, demonstrating enhanced sensitivity and operational simplicity. Correlation analysis linked storage duration, pH changes, and the A/A ratio to total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) index levels at spoilage thresholds. This work establishes a foundation for developing DNA hydrogel-based integrated technologies or smart devices dedicated to real-time assessment of food quality.
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Mikrochim Acta
September 2025
Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
An Ag-functionalized structural color hydrogel (Ag-SCH) sensor is constructed for colorimetric detection of glutathione (GSH). The hydrogel is prepared by using the coordination of Ag and 1-vinylimidazole (1-VI) as cross-linking network. GSH acts as a competitive ligand to break the coordination between Ag and 1-VI, leading to the expansion and structural color change of the hydrogel.
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Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road Shenhe District, Shenyang, 110016, Liaoning, People's Republic of China.
A novel dual-mode sensing system integrating a magnetic core-shell CuFeO/Cu/MnO nanozyme with a stimuli-responsive agarose-deep eutectic solvent hydrogel (DES-Aga) is reported. The nanozyme exhibits exceptional oxidase-like activity, characterized by a low Michaelis constant (K = 0.14 mM) and high catalytic efficiency (V = 1.
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September 2025
College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China.
As the most dangerous mycotoxin, aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) has caused some food safety issues to be concerned. In this study, a simultaneous detection and degradation method towards AFB1 was established. Covalent-organic frameworks (COFs) were firstly synthesized and directly in situ deposited on the stainless-steel mesh, which would trigger the free-radical polymerization of acrylamide to form a hydrogel coating.
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September 2025
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
Strain sensors have received considerable attention in personal healthcare due to their ability to monitor real-time human movement. However, the lack of chemical sensing capabilities in existing strain sensors limits their utility for continuous biometric monitoring. Although the development of dual wearable sensors capable of simultaneously monitoring human motion and biometric data presents significant challenges, the ability to fabricate these sensors with geometries tailored to individual users is highly desirable.
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September 2025
Zhejiang-Malaysia Joint Research Laboratory for Agricultural Product Processing and Nutrition, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315832, China. Electronic address:
Fish gelatin (FG) is a biopolymer with favorable biocompatibility, mechanical strength, and water retention, making it ideal for films, hydrogels, and bio-based applications. This study aimed to comparatively investigate the FG based intelligent films and hydrogels for monitoring shrimp freshness. Intelligent films and hydrogels were prepared using FG as a macromolecular matrix, incorporating ferulic acid (FA)-crosslinked anthocyanin (ACN) as an indicator, and enhanced with polysaccharides (κ-carrageenan (κC), xanthan glucomannan (XG), and konjac glucomannan (KGM)).
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