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Quan Cheng is affiliated with the University of California, Riverside in the United States. Their research spans multiple scientific disciplines, primarily focusing on engineering and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Through their work, they have contributed extensively to the understanding of molecular biology and advanced techniques in photocatalysis and biosensing.

The scientist's recent publications illustrate a strong focus on photocatalytic materials and biosensing technologies. Notable papers include:

  • Rapid Hydroxyl Radical Generation on (001)-Facet-Exposed Ultrathin Anatase TiO2 Nanosheets for Enhanced Photocatalytic Lignocellulose-to-H2 Conversion (2022, ACS Catalysis)
  • High-sensitive and multiplex biosensing assay of NSCLC-derived exosomes via different recognition sites based on SPRi array (2020, Biosensors and Bioelectronics)
  • Rutile TiO2 Nanoparticles with Oxygen Vacancy for Photocatalytic Nitrogen Fixation (2021, ACS Applied Nano Materials)
  • Optical Biosensors and Their Applications for the Detection of Water Pollutants (2023, Biosensors)
  • Platinum Nanoparticle-decorated Graphene Oxide@Polystyrene Nanospheres for Label-free Electrochemical Immunosensing of Tumor Markers (2020, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering)

Quan Cheng collaborates frequently with a range of coauthors, including:

  • Daniel D. Stuart (19 joint publications)
  • Alexander S. Malinick (13 joint publications)
  • Alexander Lambert (8 joint publications)
  • Yongjun Yuan (7 joint publications)
  • Santino N. Valiulis (6 joint publications)

Throughout their career, Quan Cheng has published in various scientific venues, with multiple contributions to:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Biosensors and Bioelectronics
  • ACS Applied Nano Materials
  • ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
  • Analytical Chemistry

In terms of research focus, the scientist's main fields cover engineering and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Their subfield specializations include molecular biology, renewable energy, sustainability and the environment, materials chemistry, electrical and electronic engineering, and civil and structural engineering.

The primary topics of interest in Quan Cheng's work are:

  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • Advanced photocatalysis techniques
  • Lipid membrane structure and behavior
  • Mass spectrometry techniques and applications
  • Monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies research
  • Advanced biosensing techniques and applications
  • Structural behavior of reinforced concrete

Best Publications

  • Highly Stable Silver Nanoplates for Surface Plasmon Resonance Biosensing

    Chuanbo Gao;Zhenda Lu;Ying Liu;Qiao Zhang

  • New trends in instrumental design for surface plasmon resonance-based biosensors

    Abdennour Abbas;Matthew J. Linman;Quan Cheng

  • A ‘litmus test’ for molecular recognition using artificial membranes

    Deborah Charych;Quan Cheng;Anke Reichert;Geoffrey Kuziemko

  • Detection of influenza virus: traditional approaches and development of biosensors

    Yoshihisa Amano;Quan Cheng

  • Direct quantification of cancerous exosomes via surface plasmon resonance with dual gold nanoparticle-assisted signal amplification.

    Qing Wang;Liyuan Zou;Xiaohai Yang;Xiaofeng Liu

  • Label-free detection methods for protein microarrays

    Xiaobo Yu;Danke Xu;Quan Cheng

  • Recent advances in surface plasmon resonance based techniques for bioanalysis

    K. Scott Phillips;Quan Cheng

  • Modulating artificial membrane morphology: pH-induced chromatic transition and nanostructural transformation of a bolaamphiphilic conjugated polymer from blue helical ribbons to red nanofibers.

    Jie Song;Quan Cheng;Susanne Kopta;Raymond C. Stevens

  • Selectivity and sensitivity of self-assembled thioctic acid electrodes

    Quan. Cheng;Anna. Brajter-Toth

  • Permselectivity, Sensitivity, and Amperometric pH Sensing at Thioctic Acid Monolayer Microelectrodes.

    Quan Cheng;Anna Brajter-Toth

  • Coupling of an induced fit enzyme to polydiacetylene thin films: Colorimetric detection of glucose

    Quan Cheng;Raymond C. Stevens

  • Surface Plasmon Resonance: Material and Interface Design for Universal Accessibility.

    Samuel Stuart Hinman;Kristy S. McKeating;Quan Cheng

  • Permselectivity and High Sensitivity at Ultrathin Monolayers. Effect of Film Hydrophobicity

    Quan. Cheng;Anna. Brajter-Toth

  • Amino Acid Terminated Polydiacetylene Lipid Microstructures: Morphology and Chromatic Transition

    Quan Cheng;Maki Yamamoto;Raymond C. Stevens

  • Vesicular polydiacetylene sensor for colorimetric signaling of bacterial pore-forming toxin.

    Guangyu Ma;Quan Cheng

  • Surface plasmon resonance imaging for affinity analysis of aptamer–protein interactions with PDMS microfluidic chips

    Zhuangzhi Wang;Thomas Wilkop;Danke Xu;Yi Dong

  • Sensitivity comparison of surface plasmon resonance and plasmon-waveguide resonance biosensors

    Abdennour Abbas;Matthew J. Linman;Quan Cheng

  • Surface Plasmon Resonance Study of Protein−Carbohydrate Interactions Using Biotinylated Sialosides

    Matthew J. Linman;Joseph D. Taylor;Hai Yu;Xi Chen

  • Nanoscale Glassification of Gold Substrates for Surface Plasmon Resonance Analysis of Protein Toxins with Supported Lipid Membranes

    K. Scott Phillips;Jong-Ho Han;Marilyn Martinez;Zhuangzhi Wang

  • Surface plasmon resonance biosensor for highly sensitive detection of microRNA based on DNA super-sandwich assemblies and streptavidin signal amplification.

    Xiaojuan Ding;Yurong Yan;Shengqiang Li;Ye Zhang

  • A novel surface plasmon resonance biosensor for enzyme-free and highly sensitive detection of microRNA based on multi component nucleic acid enzyme (MNAzyme)-mediated catalyzed hairpin assembly.

    Xinmin Li;Wei Cheng;Dandan Li;Jiangling Wu

Frequent Co-Authors

Raymond C. Stevens
Raymond C. Stevens University of Southern California
Juan Li
Juan Li Sichuan University
Xiaoya Hu
Xiaoya Hu Yangzhou University
Xi Chen
Xi Chen University of California, Davis
Christopher J. Bardeen
Christopher J. Bardeen University of California, Riverside
Pingyun Feng
Pingyun Feng University of California, Riverside
Ryan R. Julian
Ryan R. Julian University of California, Riverside
Yinsheng Wang
Yinsheng Wang University of California, Riverside
Zhenda Lu
Zhenda Lu Nanjing University
Hong-Yuan Chen
Hong-Yuan Chen Nanjing University

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