Highly selective molecularly imprinted polymer nanoparticles (MIP NPs)-based microfluidic gas sensor for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) detection. 2023

Peyman Azhdary, and Sajjad Janfaza, and Somayeh Fardindoost, and Nishat Tasnim, and Mina Hoorfar
School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, Canada; School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada.

A highly selective microfluidic integrated metal oxide gas sensor for THC detection is reported based on MIP nanoparticles (MIP NPs). We synthesized MIP NPs with THC recognition sites and coated them on a 3D-printed microfluidic channel surface. The sensitivity and selectivity of coated microfluidic integrated gas sensors were evaluated by exposure to THC, cannabidiol (CBD), methanol, and ethanol analytes in 300-700 ppm at 300 °C. For comparison, reference signals were obtained from a microfluidic channel coated with nonimprinted polymers (NIP NPs). The MIP and NIP NPs were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Raman spectroscopy. MIP and NIP NPs channels response data were combined and classified with 96.3% accuracy using the Fine KNN classification model in MATLAB R2021b Classification Learner App. Compared to the MIP NPs coated channel, the NIP NPs channel had poor selectivity towards THC, demonstrating that the THC recognition sites in the MIP structure enabled selective detection of THC. The findings demonstrated that the recognition sites of MIP NPs properly captured THC molecules, enabling the selective detection of THC compared to CBD, methanol, and ethanol.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011108 Polymers Compounds formed by the joining of smaller, usually repeating, units linked by covalent bonds. These compounds often form large macromolecules (e.g., BIOPOLYMERS; PLASTICS). Polymer
D002185 Cannabidiol Compound isolated from Cannabis sativa extract. 1,3-Benzenediol, 2-(3-methyl-6-(1-methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-5-pentyl-, (1R-trans)-,Epidiolex
D000082582 Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Synthetic polymeric matrices with artificial molecular recognition sites generated by MOLECULAR IMPRINTING TECHNIQUE. It can specifically bind target molecules (e.g., antibodies, enzymes or receptors). Imprinted Polymer, Molecularly,Molecularly Imprinted Polymer,Polymer, Molecularly Imprinted
D000431 Ethanol A clear, colorless liquid rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and distributed throughout the body. It has bactericidal activity and is used often as a topical disinfectant. It is widely used as a solvent and preservative in pharmaceutical preparations as well as serving as the primary ingredient in ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. Alcohol, Ethyl,Absolute Alcohol,Grain Alcohol,Alcohol, Absolute,Alcohol, Grain,Ethyl Alcohol
D000432 Methanol A colorless, flammable liquid used in the manufacture of FORMALDEHYDE and ACETIC ACID, in chemical synthesis, antifreeze, and as a solvent. Ingestion of methanol is toxic and may cause blindness. Alcohol, Methyl,Carbinol,Sodium Methoxide,Wood Alcohol,Alcohol, Wood,Methoxide, Sodium,Methyl Alcohol
D013759 Dronabinol A psychoactive compound extracted from the resin of Cannabis sativa (marihuana, hashish). The isomer delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is considered the most active form, producing characteristic mood and perceptual changes associated with this compound. THC,Tetrahydrocannabinol,delta(9)-THC,9-ene-Tetrahydrocannabinol,Marinol,Tetrahydrocannabinol, (6a-trans)-Isomer,Tetrahydrocannabinol, (6aR-cis)-Isomer,Tetrahydrocannabinol, (6aS-cis)-Isomer,Tetrahydrocannabinol, Trans-(+-)-Isomer,Tetrahydrocannabinol, Trans-Isomer,delta(1)-THC,delta(1)-Tetrahydrocannabinol,delta(9)-Tetrahydrocannabinol,9 ene Tetrahydrocannabinol,Tetrahydrocannabinol, Trans Isomer
D044085 Microfluidics The study of fluid channels and chambers of tiny dimensions of tens to hundreds of micrometers and volumes of nanoliters or picoliters. This is of interest in biological MICROCIRCULATION and used in MICROCHEMISTRY and INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES. Microfluidic
D053758 Nanoparticles Nanometer-sized particles that are nanoscale in three dimensions. They include nanocrystaline materials; NANOCAPSULES; METAL NANOPARTICLES; DENDRIMERS, and QUANTUM DOTS. The uses of nanoparticles include DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS and cancer targeting and imaging. Nanocrystalline Materials,Nanocrystals,Material, Nanocrystalline,Materials, Nanocrystalline,Nanocrystal,Nanocrystalline Material,Nanoparticle

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