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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chemical Sensing
  • Biomedical Diagnostics

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  • Trimethylamine (TMA) is a volatile amine associated with trimethylaminuria (fish malodor syndrome), necessitating sensitive detection methods.
  • Current diagnostic approaches for TMA can be cumbersome, limiting point-of-care applications.
  • Developing cost-effective and portable sensors is crucial for early detection and management of TMA-related conditions.

Discussion:

  • A novel, inexpensive colorimetric sensor array demonstrates high accuracy (>99%) in detecting trimethylamine (TMA) in both aqueous and gaseous phases.
  • The sensor array exhibits distinct colorimetric responses, enabling facile discrimination of TMA across a wide concentration range.
  • Achieved limits of detection are significantly lower than diagnostically relevant levels for trimethylaminuria.
  • The sensor array displays excellent reversibility and selectivity, distinguishing TMA from structurally similar amine odorants.
  • Portable sensing of TMA vapors at parts-per-billion concentrations is feasible using smartphone cameras or handheld optoelectronic noses.

Key Insights:

  • Inexpensive colorimetric sensor array for sensitive and selective trimethylamine detection.
  • Accurate classification (>99%) and low limits of detection below diagnostic thresholds for trimethylaminuria.
  • Demonstrated portability for on-site detection of trimethylamine in various matrices.
  • Potential for application in non-invasive diagnosis of fish malodor syndrome.

Outlook:

  • Further validation of the sensor array in real-world clinical settings for trimethylaminuria diagnosis.
  • Integration into wearable devices for continuous monitoring of trimethylamine levels.
  • Exploration of the sensor array for detecting other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) with similar chemical properties.