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Cyclic voltammetric behaviour and high-performance liquid chromatography amperometric determination of levamisole (2024)
Journal Article
Chan, T. Y. J., & Honeychurch, K. C. (2024). Cyclic voltammetric behaviour and high-performance liquid chromatography amperometric determination of levamisole. Sci, 6(1), Article 15. https://doi.org/10.3390/sci6010015

The electrochemical oxidation of levamisole, a glassy carbon electrode, was investigated over the pH range 2.0–10.0. Cyclic voltammetric investigations showed a single oxidation process was recorded, with a peak potential (Ep) shown to be pH-dependen... Read More about Cyclic voltammetric behaviour and high-performance liquid chromatography amperometric determination of levamisole.

Under-researched and under-reported new findings in microplastic field (2024)
Journal Article
Bohdan, K., & Honeychurch, K. C. (2024). Under-researched and under-reported new findings in microplastic field. Science of the Total Environment, 918, Article 170466. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170466

After over 20 years of research on microplastic (MP) pollution, there are important areas of study which are still at the inception. In particular, between 2020 and 2023 new findings on MP have emerged, which open new sub-categories of MP research. T... Read More about Under-researched and under-reported new findings in microplastic field.

Development of an on-column trace enrichment method for the determination of sub-μg/L bisphenol A in bottled water by RP-HPLC with fluorescent detection (2024)
Journal Article
Honeychurch, K. C. (2024). Development of an on-column trace enrichment method for the determination of sub-μg/L bisphenol A in bottled water by RP-HPLC with fluorescent detection. International Journal of Analytical Chemistry, 2024, Article 8258123. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/8258123

A simple extraction-free, on-column trace enrichment liquid chromatographic method for the determination of trace levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in bottled water samples has been developed. It was found possible to determine ng/L (ppt) levels of BPA by... Read More about Development of an on-column trace enrichment method for the determination of sub-μg/L bisphenol A in bottled water by RP-HPLC with fluorescent detection.

Digital image colorimetry smartphone determination of acetaminophen (2023)
Journal Article
James, H., & Honeychurch, K. C. (2024). Digital image colorimetry smartphone determination of acetaminophen. Journal of Chemical Education, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.3c00659

Acetaminophen can be determined colorimetrically via its reduction of ferricyanide to give ferrocyanide. The ferrocyanide formed can then be converted to the highly colored compound, Prussian Blue, via the addition of iron(III). Quantification is com... Read More about Digital image colorimetry smartphone determination of acetaminophen.

New applications of gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for novel sample matrices in the forensic sciences: A literature review (2023)
Journal Article
Gould, O., Nguyen, N., & Honeychurch, K. C. (2023). New applications of gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for novel sample matrices in the forensic sciences: A literature review. Chemosensors, 11(10), Article 527. https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors11100527

The investigation of novel sample matrices in the forensic sciences offers several possible advantages, such as allowing for results to be obtained in cases where common sample types are absent. This review focuses on the application of gas chromatog... Read More about New applications of gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for novel sample matrices in the forensic sciences: A literature review.

Determination of licit and illicit drugs and metabolites in human sweat by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (2023)
Journal Article
Sotom, M., Bowdler, P., & Honeychurch, K. C. (2023). Determination of licit and illicit drugs and metabolites in human sweat by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Analytical Methods, 15(33), 4085-4093. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY00678F

A liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry screening method in sweat was developed for the simultaneous determination of three licit drugs (nicotine, paracetamol, and caffeine); four illicit drugs (cocaine, ketamine, 25I-NBOMe and methamphetami... Read More about Determination of licit and illicit drugs and metabolites in human sweat by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.

Graphene-based electrodes for monitoring of Estradiol (2023)
Journal Article
Musa, A. M., Kiely, J., Luxton, R., & Honeychurch, K. C. (2023). Graphene-based electrodes for monitoring of Estradiol. Chemosensors, 11(6), 337. https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors11060337

This study explores the potential use of graphene-based electrodes in the electrochemical determination of estradiol using amperometric techniques as a simple, enzyme-free approach. Graphene, a carbon-based nanomaterial, has been extensively investig... Read More about Graphene-based electrodes for monitoring of Estradiol.

An electrochemical screen-printed sensor based on gold-nanoparticle-decorated reduced graphene oxide–carbon nanotubes composites for the determination of 17-β estradiol (2023)
Journal Article
Musa, A., Kiely, J., Luxton, R., & Honeychurch, K. C. (2023). An electrochemical screen-printed sensor based on gold-nanoparticle-decorated reduced graphene oxide–carbon nanotubes composites for the determination of 17-β estradiol. Biosensors, 13(4), Article 491. https://doi.org/10.3390/bios13040491

In this study, a screen-printed electrode (SPE) modified with gold-nanoparticle-decorated reduced graphene oxide–carbon nanotubes (rGO-AuNPs/CNT/SPE) was used for the determination of estradiol (E2). The AuNPs were produced through an eco-friendly me... Read More about An electrochemical screen-printed sensor based on gold-nanoparticle-decorated reduced graphene oxide–carbon nanotubes composites for the determination of 17-β estradiol.

Smartphone-based colorimetric determination of gamma-butyrolactone and gamma hydroxybutyrate in alcoholic beverage samples (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Honeychurch, K. (2023, March). Smartphone-based colorimetric determination of gamma-butyrolactone and gamma hydroxybutyrate in alcoholic beverage samples. Presented at FCN Drugs and Toxicology Meeting, Online (Microsoft Teams)

amma-hydroxybutyrate (GBH) is a popular recreational drug. Its strong sedative and amnesic effects have led to drug-facilitated sexual assaults, poisonings, overdose, and death. As a result, legislation has restricted its availability leading to GHB,... Read More about Smartphone-based colorimetric determination of gamma-butyrolactone and gamma hydroxybutyrate in alcoholic beverage samples.

Applications of nanosensor technology for the plant sciences (2022)
Digital Artefact
Shaw, D. S., & Honeychurch, K. C. (2022). Applications of nanosensor technology for the plant sciences

The detection of analytes is optically difficult in planta due to tissue thickness and the presence of photosynthetic pigments in plant tissues. Nanosensors are well-suited for the detection of analytes as they are easily embedded in plant tissues. T... Read More about Applications of nanosensor technology for the plant sciences.

Application of head space gas chromatography mass spectrometry (HS-GCMS) to determine fragrances transferred between fabrics with varying force of contact (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Honeychurch, K. (2022). Application of head space gas chromatography mass spectrometry (HS-GCMS) to determine fragrances transferred between fabrics with varying force of contact. In S. Urban, V. Skerikova, P. Pouzarova, & T. Uhlikova (Eds.), Book of abstracts of the First International workshop on Chemical Analysis of Human Scent for Forensic Purposes (30)

In recent years, offenders have become more forensically aware; leading to the need for the development of new and novel evidence types. One such potential evidence type that we believe deserves further investigation is that of fragrance transfer. Lo... Read More about Application of head space gas chromatography mass spectrometry (HS-GCMS) to determine fragrances transferred between fabrics with varying force of contact.

A literature survey of volatiles from human breath and bodily fluids: The human volatilome and its potential use in forensic science (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Ratcliffe, N., & Honeychurch, K. (2022). A literature survey of volatiles from human breath and bodily fluids: The human volatilome and its potential use in forensic science. In S. Urban, V. Skerikova, P. Pouzarova, & T. Uhlikova (Eds.), Book of abstracts of the First International workshop on Chemical Analysis of Human Scent for Forensic Purposes (29)

The measurement of volatile compounds, or indeed semi-volatile compounds from a crime scene, or from a person could have applications in forensics science, these volatiles could arise from the body or by being adorned e.g. by use of perfumes etc. Rec... Read More about A literature survey of volatiles from human breath and bodily fluids: The human volatilome and its potential use in forensic science.

Nanosensor applications in plant science (2022)
Journal Article
Honeychurch, K. C., & Shaw, D. S. (2022). Nanosensor applications in plant science. Biosensors, 12(9), e675. https://doi.org/10.3390/bios12090675

Plant science is a major research topic addressing some of the most important global challenges we face today, including energy and food security. Plant science has a role in the production of staple foods and materials, as well as roles in genetics... Read More about Nanosensor applications in plant science.

Voltammetric behaviour of Rhodamine B at a screen-printed Carbon electrode and its trace determination in environmental water samples (2022)
Journal Article
Honeychurch, K. C. (2022). Voltammetric behaviour of Rhodamine B at a screen-printed Carbon electrode and its trace determination in environmental water samples. Sensors, 22(12), 4631. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22124631

The voltammetric behaviour of Rhodamine B was studied at a screen‐printed carbon electrode (SPCE), by cyclic and differential pulse voltammetry. Cyclic voltammograms exhibited two reduction peaks (designated R1 and R2) generated from the reduction of... Read More about Voltammetric behaviour of Rhodamine B at a screen-printed Carbon electrode and its trace determination in environmental water samples.

Bath Conference 2022 Poster (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Honeychurch, K., Rymansaib, Z., & Iravani, P. (2022, June). Bath Conference 2022 Poster

In this present investigation we show for the first time the possibility of utilising fully 3-D printed carbon nanofiber–graphite–polystyrene electrodes (figure 1) for the trace determination of Zn2+ by differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetry... Read More about Bath Conference 2022 Poster.

Sensors for environmental monitoring and food safety (2022)
Journal Article
Honeychurch, K. C., & Piano, M. (2022). Sensors for environmental monitoring and food safety. Biosensors, 12(6), 366. https://doi.org/10.3390/bios12060366

The aim of this Special Issue of the journal , "Sensors for Environmental Monitoring and Food Safety", was to report on the developments and advances in sensors and biosensors to meet the needs of environmental and food analysis [...].

Can we adopt sea sponges as reliable indicators of aquatic pollution? (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Nkopuyo, S., Chidugu-Ogborigbo, R., Newton, L., & Honeychurch, K. (2022, April). Can we adopt sea sponges as reliable indicators of aquatic pollution?

Toxic chemical cocktails in aquatic ecosystems exist in various environmental matrices (water column, sediment, and biota) Therefore, each of these matrices can indicate pollution in an aquatic ecosystem Aquatic biota as indicators has an advan... Read More about Can we adopt sea sponges as reliable indicators of aquatic pollution?.

Smartphone-based colorimetric determination of gamma-butyrolactone and gamma-hydroxybutyrate in alcoholic beverage samples (2022)
Journal Article
Procida, A., & Honeychurch, K. C. (2022). Smartphone-based colorimetric determination of gamma-butyrolactone and gamma-hydroxybutyrate in alcoholic beverage samples. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 67(4), 1697-1703. https://doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.15042

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GBH) is a popular recreational drug. Its strong sedative and amnesic effects have led to drug-facilitated sexual assaults, poisonings, overdose, and death. As a result, legislation has restricted its availability leading to GHB... Read More about Smartphone-based colorimetric determination of gamma-butyrolactone and gamma-hydroxybutyrate in alcoholic beverage samples.

Analytical approaches and trends in the determination of psychoactive drugs in air (2022)
Journal Article
Zambas-Adams, P., & Honeychurch, K. (2022). Analytical approaches and trends in the determination of psychoactive drugs in air. Sci, 4(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.3390/sci4010001

Understanding of the levels of psychoactive drugs in air is important for assessing both occupational and environmental exposure. Intelligence on the usage and manufacture of illegal drugs can also be gained. Environmental analysis and determination... Read More about Analytical approaches and trends in the determination of psychoactive drugs in air.

Determination of psychoactive drugs in air (2022)
Journal Article
Zambas-Adams, P., & Honeychurch, K. C. (2022). Determination of psychoactive drugs in air. Sci, 4(1), https://doi.org/10.3390/sci4010001

Understanding of the levels of psychoactive drugs in air is important for assessing both occupational and environmental exposure. Intelligence on the usage and manufacture of illegal drugs can also be gained. Environmental analysis and determination... Read More about Determination of psychoactive drugs in air.