Advances in the application of nanomaterials for the electrocatalytic detection of drugs of abuse
Drug abuse has proliferated at an unprecedented rate worldwide, posing significant public health challenges that directly impact society, criminality, and the economy. This review presents the application of nanomaterials for qualitative and quantitative electrocatalytic analysis of drugs of abuse,...
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| author | Colani T. Fakude Refiloe P. Modise Aderemi B. Haruna Jeseelan Pillay Kenneth I. Ozoemena |
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| description | Drug abuse has proliferated at an unprecedented rate worldwide, posing significant public health challenges that directly impact society, criminality, and the economy. This review presents the application of nanomaterials for qualitative and quantitative electrocatalytic analysis of drugs of abuse, mostly opioids (such as heroin (HER), morphine (MOR), codeine (COD), fentanyl (FEN), and tramadol (TR)), and addictive stimulants (such as cocaine (COC) and methamphetamine (MAM)) via direct oxidation. Electroanalytical techniques have attracted attention for generating point-of-use sensors because of their low cost, portability, ease of use, and the possibility of miniaturization. Electroanalytical-based devices can assist first responders with tools to identify unknown powders and to treat victims of drug abuse. Based on the drug therapeutic and usage purposes, research advances in drug electroanalysis can be classified and discussed with special emphasis on the electrochemical reaction mechanism of the drug. Therefore, this review discusses sensor enhancement based on the electrocatalytic properties introduced by various strategies, such as surface nanostructuring, the use of conducting polymers, and anodization of electrode surfaces Finally, a critical outlook is presented with recommendations and prospects for future development. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-00596797fcd44091b9d693a029d0cd242023-06-12T04:09:54ZengElsevierAdvanced Sensor and Energy Materials2773-045X2023-06-0122100056Advances in the application of nanomaterials for the electrocatalytic detection of drugs of abuseColani T. Fakude0Refiloe P. Modise1Aderemi B. Haruna2Jeseelan Pillay3Kenneth I. Ozoemena4Molecular Sciences Institute, School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2050, South AfricaMolecular Sciences Institute, School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2050, South Africa; National Metrology Institute of South Africa, Scientia 627-Jr, Pretoria, 0184, South AfricaMolecular Sciences Institute, School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2050, South AfricaNational Metrology Institute of South Africa, Scientia 627-Jr, Pretoria, 0184, South AfricaMolecular Sciences Institute, School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2050, South Africa; Corresponding author.Drug abuse has proliferated at an unprecedented rate worldwide, posing significant public health challenges that directly impact society, criminality, and the economy. This review presents the application of nanomaterials for qualitative and quantitative electrocatalytic analysis of drugs of abuse, mostly opioids (such as heroin (HER), morphine (MOR), codeine (COD), fentanyl (FEN), and tramadol (TR)), and addictive stimulants (such as cocaine (COC) and methamphetamine (MAM)) via direct oxidation. Electroanalytical techniques have attracted attention for generating point-of-use sensors because of their low cost, portability, ease of use, and the possibility of miniaturization. Electroanalytical-based devices can assist first responders with tools to identify unknown powders and to treat victims of drug abuse. Based on the drug therapeutic and usage purposes, research advances in drug electroanalysis can be classified and discussed with special emphasis on the electrochemical reaction mechanism of the drug. Therefore, this review discusses sensor enhancement based on the electrocatalytic properties introduced by various strategies, such as surface nanostructuring, the use of conducting polymers, and anodization of electrode surfaces Finally, a critical outlook is presented with recommendations and prospects for future development.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773045X23000110Drugs of abuseOpioidsAddictive stimulantsNanostructured electrocatalystsElectrocatalysisElectro-oxidation |
| spellingShingle | Colani T. Fakude Refiloe P. Modise Aderemi B. Haruna Jeseelan Pillay Kenneth I. Ozoemena Advances in the application of nanomaterials for the electrocatalytic detection of drugs of abuse Advanced Sensor and Energy Materials Drugs of abuse Opioids Addictive stimulants Nanostructured electrocatalysts Electrocatalysis Electro-oxidation |
| title | Advances in the application of nanomaterials for the electrocatalytic detection of drugs of abuse |
| title_full | Advances in the application of nanomaterials for the electrocatalytic detection of drugs of abuse |
| title_fullStr | Advances in the application of nanomaterials for the electrocatalytic detection of drugs of abuse |
| title_full_unstemmed | Advances in the application of nanomaterials for the electrocatalytic detection of drugs of abuse |
| title_short | Advances in the application of nanomaterials for the electrocatalytic detection of drugs of abuse |
| title_sort | advances in the application of nanomaterials for the electrocatalytic detection of drugs of abuse |
| topic | Drugs of abuse Opioids Addictive stimulants Nanostructured electrocatalysts Electrocatalysis Electro-oxidation |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773045X23000110 |
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