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March 3, 2026Applied Surface Science

Ab initio study of alkali-metal-decorated silicene for acetone sensing and trapping as a diabetes biomarker

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DRDinorah Romero-PalaciosMGMario GonzalezFSFrancisco Santiago

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Ab initio analysis reveals the acetone sensing capabilities of alkali-metal-decorated silicene, highlighting its potential in diabetes detection.

Key Points

  • Acetone sensing is greatly improved by alkali-metal decoration on silicene, enhancing sensitivity.
  • The study shows nearly complete acetone adsorption on silicene with lithium and sodium at specific conditions.
  • Ab initio calculations were utilized to assess the interaction between acetone and alkali-metal-decorated silicene.
  • This technique suggests promising applications in developing biosensors for diabetes monitoring.

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Romero-Palacios et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a76118c6e9836116a2ead3https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2026.166318
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