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Gontrani L, Bauer EM, Casoli L, Ricci C, Lembo A, Donia DT, Quaranta S, Carbone M. Inulin-Coated ZnO Nanoparticles: A Correlation between Preparation and Properties for Biostimulation Purposes. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2703. [PMID: 38473955 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25052703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Within the framework of plant biostimulation, a pivotal role is played by the achievement of low-cost, easily prepared nanoparticles for priming purposes. Therefore, in this report, two different synthetic strategies are described to engineer zinc oxide nanoparticles with an inulin coating. In both protocols, i.e., two-step and gel-like one-pot protocols, nanoparticles with a highly pure ZnO kernel are obtained when the reaction is carried out at T ≥ 40 °C, as ascertained by XRD and ATR/FTIR studies. However, a uniformly dispersed, highly homogeneous coating is achieved primarily when different temperatures, i.e., 60 °C and 40 °C, are employed in the two phases of the step-wise synthesis. In addition, a different binding mechanism, i.e., complexation, occurs in this case. When the gel-like process is employed, a high degree of coverage by the fructan is attained, leading to micrometric coated aggregates of nanometric particles, as revealed by SEM investigations. All NPs from the two-step synthesis feature electronic bandgaps in the 3.25-3.30 eV range in line with previous studies, whereas the extensive coating causes a remarkable 0.4 eV decrease in the bandgap. Overall, the global analysis of the investigations indicates that the samples synthesized at 60 °C and 40 °C are the best suited for biostimulation. Proof-of-principle assays upon Vicia faba seed priming with Zn5 and Zn5@inu indicated an effective growth stimulation of seedlings at doses of 100 mgKg-1, with concomitant Zn accumulation in the leaves.
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- Lorenzo Gontrani
- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Structure of Matter-Italian National Research Council (ISM-CNR), Strada Provinciale 35d, n. 9, 00015 Monterotondo, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Institute for the Study of Nanostructured Materials-Italian National Research Council (ISMN-CNR), Strada Provinciale 35 d, n. 9, 00010 Montelibretti, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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Narayanan KB, Bhaskar R, Seok YJ, Han SS. Photocatalytic Degradation, Anticancer, and Antibacterial Studies of Lysinibacillus sphaericus Biosynthesized Hybrid Metal/Semiconductor Nanocomposites. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1810. [PMID: 37512982 PMCID: PMC10385839 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11071810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The biological synthesis of nanocomposites has become cost-effective and environmentally friendly and can achieve sustainability with high efficiency. Recently, the biological synthesis of semiconductor and metal-doped semiconductor nanocomposites with enhanced photocatalytic degradation efficiency, anticancer, and antibacterial properties has attracted considerable attention. To this end, for the first time, we biosynthesized zinc oxide (ZnO) and silver/ZnO nanocomposites (Ag/ZnO NCs) as semiconductor and metal-doped semiconductor nanocomposites, respectively, using the cell-free filtrate (CFF) of the bacterium Lysinibacillus sphaericus. The biosynthesized ZnO and Ag/ZnO NCs were characterized by various techniques, such as ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The photocatalytic degradation potential of these semiconductor NPs and metal-semiconductor NCs was evaluated against thiazine dye, methylene blue (MB) degradation, under simulated solar irradiation. Ag/ZnO showed 90.4 ± 0.46% photocatalytic degradation of MB, compared to 38.18 ± 0.15% by ZnO in 120 min. The cytotoxicity of ZnO and Ag/ZnO on human cervical HeLa cancer cells was determined using an MTT assay. Both nanomaterials exhibited cytotoxicity in a concentration- and time-dependent manner on HeLa cells. The antibacterial activity was also determined against Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus). Compared to ZnO, Ag/ZnO NCs showed higher antibacterial activity. Hence, the biosynthesis of semiconductor nanoparticles could be a promising strategy for developing hybrid metal/semiconductor nanomaterials for different biomedical and environmental applications.
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- Kannan Badri Narayanan
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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Bahari N, Hashim N, Abdan K, Md Akim A, Maringgal B, Al-Shdifat L. Role of Honey as a Bifunctional Reducing and Capping/Stabilizing Agent: Application for Silver and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13071244. [PMID: 37049336 PMCID: PMC10097146 DOI: 10.3390/nano13071244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The use of natural reducing and capping agents has gained importance as a way to synthesize nanoparticles (NPs) in an environmentally sustainable manner. Increasing numbers of studies have been published on the green synthesis of NPs using natural sources such as bacteria, fungi, and plants. In recent years, the use of honey in the synthesis of metal and metal oxide NPs has become a new and promising area of research. Honey acts as both a stabilizing and reducing agent in the NP synthesis process and serves as a precursor. This review focuses on the use of honey in the synthesis of silver NPs (Ag-NPs) and zinc oxide NPs (ZnO-NPs), emphasizing its role as a reducing and capping agent. Additionally, a comprehensive examination of the bio-based reducing and capping/stabilizing agents used in the honey-mediated biosynthesis mechanism is provided. Finally, the review looks forward to environmentally friendly methods for NP synthesis.
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- Norfarina Bahari
- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
- Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
- SMART Farming Technology Research Centre (SFTRC), Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
- Institute of Tropical Forestry & Forest Products, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan 94300, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Al Arab St, P.O. Box 166, Amman 11931, Jordan
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Jobe MC, Mthiyane DM, Mwanza M, Onwudiwe DC. Biosynthesis of zinc oxide and silver/zinc oxide nanoparticles from Urginea epigea for antibacterial and antioxidant applications. Heliyon 2022; 8:e12243. [PMID: 36593860 PMCID: PMC9803788 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Zinc oxide (ZnO) and silver-zinc oxide (Ag/ZnO) nanocomposite were synthesized by a green method using Zn(CH3COO)2 and AgNO3 as precursors for zinc and silver respectively; and Urginea epigea bulb extract as a reducing/capping agent. The nanomaterials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer (FTIR), ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer, scanning, and transmission electron microscopy (SEM and TEM). Their elemental composition was studied using EDX analysis, while elementary mapping was used to show the distribution of the constituent elements. The powder X-ray diffraction confirmed hexagonal phase ZnO, while the Ag/ZnO nanocomposites identified additional planes due to cubic phase Ag nanoparticles. The absorption spectrum of the nanocomposite indicated a red shifting of the absorption band of the metallic ZnO and a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) band's appearance in the visible region due to the metallic Ag nanoparticles. The analysis from the TEM image showed the particles were of spherical morphology with a mean size of 35 nm (ZnO) and 33.50 nm (Ag/ZnO). The biological activity of the nanoparticles was studied for their antibacterial and antioxidant capacity so as to assess their ability to hinder bacterial growth and capture radical species respectively. The results demonstrated that the modification of ZnO with silver nanoparticles enhanced the antibacterial potency but reduced the antioxidant activity. This biogenic method offers a facile approach to nanoparticles for biological purposes, and the strategy may be extended to other metal oxide and their composites with metallic silver nanoparticles as a more effective approach compared to the physical and chemical routes.
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- Martha Cebile Jobe
- Department of Animal Science, School of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University (Mahikeng Campus), Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, South Africa
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University (Mahikeng Campus), Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, South Africa,Food Security and Safety Focus Area, North-West University (Mahikeng Campus), Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
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- Food Security and Safety Focus Area, North-West University (Mahikeng Campus), Mmabatho 2735, South Africa,Department of Animal Health, School of Agricultural Sciences, North-West University (Mahikeng Campus), Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, South Africa
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- Material Science Innovation and Modelling (MaSIM) Research Focus Area, North-West University (Mahikeng Campus), Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, South Africa,Department of Chemistry, School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University (Mahikeng Campus), Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, South Africa,Corresponding author.
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Facile synthesis of silver-zinc oxide nanocomposites using Curcuma longa extract and its in vitro antimicrobial efficacy against multi-drug resistant pathogens of public health importance. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.110356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Csenkey A, Hargitai E, Pakai E, Kajtar B, Vida L, Lorincz A, Gergics M, Vajda P, Jozsa G, Garami A. Effectiveness of four topical treatment methods in a rat model of superficial partial-thickness burn injury: the advantages of combining zinc-hyaluronan gel with silver foam dressing. Injury 2022; 53:3912-3919. [PMID: 36216616 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.09.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND There are several options available for conservative treatment of partial-thickness burns, however, reliable, affordable, and easily obtainable animal testing models are hard to find for the comparison of the different treatment methods. We aimed at developing a preclinical testing model and at comparing four treatment methods for superficial partial-thickness burns. METHODS Burn injury was induced in 90 adult male Wistar rats by placing the 130°C hot tip of a commercially obtainable soldering device for 30 s on the clipped skin of the interscapular region at a steady pressure. Skin histology was studied on days 5, 10, and 22 after the induction of the burn injury, on which days, respectively, the ratio of the not epithelialized wound (%), the extent of re-epithelialization (score), and the scar thickness (µm) were assessed. We compared 4 groups: silver-sulfadiazine cream, zinc-hyaluronan gel, silver foam dressing, and the combination of zinc-hyaluronan gel with a silver foam dressing. RESULTS On day 5, the induction of superficial partial-thickness burn injury was confirmed histologically in the rats. The zinc-hyaluronan gel and the combination treatment resulted in a markedly smaller ratio of the non-epithelialized area (29 ± 10% and 28 ± 13%, respectively) than silver-sulfadiazine cream (69 ± 4%; p < 0.01). On day 10, the extent of re-epithelialization was the lowest (∼0.2) in the silver-sulfadiazine cream group, while the other 3 treatments performed significantly better. The combination treatment lead to the maximal score of 2 in all rats, which was higher than in the other 3 treatment groups. On day 22, the scar thickness was the smallest in the combination treatment group (560 ± 42 µm), which was significantly less than in the silver-sulfadiazine cream group (712 ± 38 µm; p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS We designed and histologically confirmed a reproducible method for induction of superficial partial-thickness burns in rats for preclinical testing. In our model, the combination of zinc-hyaluronan gel with silver foam dressing was more effective than either of its components alone or than silver-sulfadiazine cream.
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- Alexandra Csenkey
- Department of Thermophysiology, Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pecs, Hungary; Department of Paediatrics, Division of Paediatric Surgery, Traumatology, Urology and Paediatric Otolaryngology, Medical School, University of Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Thermophysiology, Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Thermophysiology, Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology, Medical School, University of Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology, Medical School, University of Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Thermophysiology, Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pecs, Hungary
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- 1st Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Paediatrics, Division of Paediatric Surgery, Traumatology, Urology and Paediatric Otolaryngology, Medical School, University of Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Thermophysiology, Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pecs, Hungary; Department of Paediatrics, Division of Paediatric Surgery, Traumatology, Urology and Paediatric Otolaryngology, Medical School, University of Pecs, Hungary.
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- Department of Thermophysiology, Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pecs, Hungary
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Electroconductive green metal‐polyaniline nanocomposites: synthesis and application in sensors. ELECTROANAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.202100636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Metal-conducting polyaniline (PANI)-based nanocomposite materials have attracted attention in various applications due to their synergism of electrical, mechanical, and optical properties of the initial components. Herein, metal-PANI nanocomposites, including silver nanoparticle-polyaniline (AgNP-PANI), zinc oxide nanoparticle-polyaniline (ZnONP-PANI), and silver-zinc oxide nanoparticle-polyaniline (Ag–ZnONP-PANI), were prepared using the two processes. Nanocomposite-based electrode platforms were prepared by depositing AgNPs, ZnONPs, or Ag–ZnONPs on a PANI modified glass carbon electrode (GCE) in the presence of 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethyl aminopropyl) carbodiimide/N-Hydroxysuccinimide (EDC/NHS, 1:2) as coupling agents. The incorporation of AgNPs, ZnONPs, and Ag–ZnONPs onto PANI was confirmed by UV-Vis spectrophotometry, which showed five absorbance bands at 216 nm, 412 nm, 464 nm, 550 nm, and 831 nm (i.e., transition of π-π*, π-polaron band transition, polaron-π* electronic transition, and AgNPs). The FTIR characteristic signatures of the nanocomposite materials exhibited stretching arising from C–H aromatic, C–O, and C–N stretching mode for benzenoid rings, and =C–H plane bending vibration formed during protonation. The CV voltammograms of the nanocomposite materials showed a quasi-reversible behavior with increased redox current response. Notably, AgNP–PANI–GCE electrode showed the highest conductivity, which was attributed the high conductivity of silver. The increase in peak currents exhibited by the composites shows that AgNPs and ZnONPs improve the electrical properties of PANI, and they could be potential candidates for electrochemical applications.
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Lin C, Chen D, Hua Z, Wang J, Cao S, Ma X. Cellulose Paper Modified by a Zinc Oxide Nanosheet Using a ZnCl 2-Urea Eutectic Solvent for Novel Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:1111. [PMID: 33923021 PMCID: PMC8146088 DOI: 10.3390/nano11051111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Cellulose paper has been functionalized by nanoparticles such as Ag nanoparticles, TiO2, and BaTiO3 for versatile applications including supercapacitor, sensors, photoactivity, and packaging. Herein, zinc oxide (ZnO) nanosheet-modified paper (ZnO@paper) with excellent antibacterial properties was fabricated via a mild ZnCl2-urea eutectic solvent. In this proposed method, cellulose fibers as the raw material for ZnO@paper were treated by an aqueous solvent of ZnCl2-urea; the crystalline region was destroyed and [ZnCl]+-based cations were adsorbed on the surface of cellulose fibers, facilitating more ZnO growth on ZnO@paper. A flexible paper-based triboelectric nanogenerator (P-TENG) was made of ZnO@paper paired with a PTFE film. The P-TENG presents high triboelectric output performance and antibacterial activity. For instance, the output voltage and current of the P-TENG were 77 V and 0.17 μA, respectively. ZnO@paper showed excellent antibacterial activity against E. coli and S. aureus, suggesting that a P-TENG can restrain and kill the bacteria during the working process. The results also indicated that ZnO could improve the surface roughness of cellulose paper, enhancing the output performance of a flexible P-TENG. In addition, the potential application of a P-TENG-based pressure sensor for determining human motion information was also reported. This study not only produced a high-performance P-TENG for fabricating green and sustainable electronics, but also provides an effective and novel method for ZnO@paper preparation.
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- Changmei Lin
- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (C.L.); (Z.H.); (J.W.)
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- International School for Optoelectronic Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Science), Jinan 250353, China;
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (C.L.); (Z.H.); (J.W.)
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (C.L.); (Z.H.); (J.W.)
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (C.L.); (Z.H.); (J.W.)
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (C.L.); (Z.H.); (J.W.)
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