Research Article

Polydopamine-Nickel Magnetic Micromotors for Efficient Detection of Methylene Blue Dye

Volume: 27 Number: 81 September 29, 2025
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Polydopamine-Nickel Magnetic Micromotors for Efficient Detection of Methylene Blue Dye

Abstract

Rapid industrialization has led to significant environmental challenges, such as the pollution of water bodies by synthetic dyes from industrial waste. These dyes pose health risks, including carcinogenic and mutagenic effects, and contribute to ecological problems. Common dyes like methylene blue (MB), while not highly toxic, can be harmful with prolonged exposure. This study focuses on developing polydopamine-nickel (PDA-Ni) magnetic micromotors for the sensitive detection of MB. These micromotors, produced using an electrochemical template method, can autonomously move and effectively detect high concentrations of MB in aqueous solutions. The tubular structure of the micromotors provides a large surface area for increased adsorption capacity. Electrochemical analyses using cyclic voltammetry show that the micromotors exhibit high sensitivity and stability across a wide range of MB concentrations, with a detection limit of 0.1 µM. This study highlights the potential of PDA-Ni micromotors in environmental monitoring and pollutant removal, offering a promising solution for managing water pollution.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Sensor Technology, Nanomaterials

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

September 25, 2025

Publication Date

September 29, 2025

Submission Date

September 10, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 2, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 27 Number: 81

APA
Yurdabak Karaca, G. (2025). Polydopamine-Nickel Magnetic Micromotors for Efficient Detection of Methylene Blue Dye. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Fen Ve Mühendislik Dergisi, 27(81), 400-405. https://doi.org/10.21205/deufmd.2025278108
AMA
1.Yurdabak Karaca G. Polydopamine-Nickel Magnetic Micromotors for Efficient Detection of Methylene Blue Dye. DEUFMD. 2025;27(81):400-405. doi:10.21205/deufmd.2025278108
Chicago
Yurdabak Karaca, Gözde. 2025. “Polydopamine-Nickel Magnetic Micromotors for Efficient Detection of Methylene Blue Dye”. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Fen Ve Mühendislik Dergisi 27 (81): 400-405. https://doi.org/10.21205/deufmd.2025278108.
EndNote
Yurdabak Karaca G (September 1, 2025) Polydopamine-Nickel Magnetic Micromotors for Efficient Detection of Methylene Blue Dye. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Fen ve Mühendislik Dergisi 27 81 400–405.
IEEE
[1]G. Yurdabak Karaca, “Polydopamine-Nickel Magnetic Micromotors for Efficient Detection of Methylene Blue Dye”, DEUFMD, vol. 27, no. 81, pp. 400–405, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.21205/deufmd.2025278108.
ISNAD
Yurdabak Karaca, Gözde. “Polydopamine-Nickel Magnetic Micromotors for Efficient Detection of Methylene Blue Dye”. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Fen ve Mühendislik Dergisi 27/81 (September 1, 2025): 400-405. https://doi.org/10.21205/deufmd.2025278108.
JAMA
1.Yurdabak Karaca G. Polydopamine-Nickel Magnetic Micromotors for Efficient Detection of Methylene Blue Dye. DEUFMD. 2025;27:400–405.
MLA
Yurdabak Karaca, Gözde. “Polydopamine-Nickel Magnetic Micromotors for Efficient Detection of Methylene Blue Dye”. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Fen Ve Mühendislik Dergisi, vol. 27, no. 81, Sept. 2025, pp. 400-5, doi:10.21205/deufmd.2025278108.
Vancouver
1.Gözde Yurdabak Karaca. Polydopamine-Nickel Magnetic Micromotors for Efficient Detection of Methylene Blue Dye. DEUFMD. 2025 Sep. 1;27(81):400-5. doi:10.21205/deufmd.2025278108

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