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Shang Z, Xu P, Feng T, Sun Y, He K, Li G, Li X. Probe into a novel surfactant-free microemulsion system of ethylene glycol monobutyl ether + water + diesel for crude oil removal and recovery from oily sludge. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 945:174037. [PMID: 38901590 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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A novel surfactant-free microemulsion (SFME) system was proposed in this study, and applied in the crude oil removal and recovery from oily sludge (OS). Based on an investigation of the SFME phase behavior and solution properties, a complete ternary phase diagram was constructed. The SFME with three-liquid phase equilibrium (Winsor III type) was selected for the treatment of OS to achieve simultaneous efficient removal (up to 95.1 %) and recovery (up to 83.2 %) of crude oil. The SFME could be reused continuously for OS treatment without purification. The removal efficiency could still keep >75.9 % after 5 times of reuse, showing high reusability. The detached crude oil could be automatically recovered based on the phase equilibrium principle without additional separation. In the washing experiments, single-factor and multi-factor orthogonal tests were applied to investigate the effects of different experimental conditions on oil removal efficiency and determine the optimal experimental scheme. The treated OS was sufficiently decontaminated according to the morphology, composition, and properties analysis by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and contact angle. The composition of the recovered crude oil was identical to that of commercial crude oil according to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis, showing a high recovery value. The kinetic analysis revealed that crude oil desorption experienced three main stages: membrane diffusion, intra-particle diffusion and surface desorption, and identified the chemisorption was the main interaction between the oil-soil. Finally, the mechanism of SFME action was assessed for dissolution and activation based on ultra-low IFT.
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- Zhijie Shang
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Box 266, Beijing 100029, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, PR China.
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Rezaei B, Harun A, Wu X, Iyer PR, Mostufa S, Ciannella S, Karampelas IH, Chalmers J, Srivastava I, Gómez-Pastora J, Wu K. Effect of Polymer and Cell Membrane Coatings on Theranostic Applications of Nanoparticles: A Review. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2401213. [PMID: 38856313 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202401213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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The recent decade has witnessed a remarkable surge in the field of nanoparticles, from their synthesis, characterization, and functionalization to diverse applications. At the nanoscale, these particles exhibit distinct physicochemical properties compared to their bulk counterparts, enabling a multitude of applications spanning energy, catalysis, environmental remediation, biomedicine, and beyond. This review focuses on specific nanoparticle categories, including magnetic, gold, silver, and quantum dots (QDs), as well as hybrid variants, specifically tailored for biomedical applications. A comprehensive review and comparison of prevalent chemical, physical, and biological synthesis methods are presented. To enhance biocompatibility and colloidal stability, and facilitate surface modification and cargo/agent loading, nanoparticle surfaces are coated with different synthetic polymers and very recently, cell membrane coatings. The utilization of polymer- or cell membrane-coated nanoparticles opens a wide variety of biomedical applications such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), hyperthermia, photothermia, sample enrichment, bioassays, drug delivery, etc. With this review, the goal is to provide a comprehensive toolbox of insights into polymer or cell membrane-coated nanoparticles and their biomedical applications, while also addressing the challenges involved in translating such nanoparticles from laboratory benchtops to in vitro and in vivo applications. Furthermore, perspectives on future trends and developments in this rapidly evolving domain are provided.
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- Bahareh Rezaei
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, United States
- Texas Center for Comparative Cancer Research (TC3R), Amarillo, Texas, 79106, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, United States
- Texas Center for Comparative Cancer Research (TC3R), Amarillo, Texas, 79106, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, United States
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Morgan RN, Aboshanab KM. Green biologically synthesized metal nanoparticles: biological applications, optimizations and future prospects. Future Sci OA 2024; 10:FSO935. [PMID: 38817383 PMCID: PMC11137799 DOI: 10.2144/fsoa-2023-0196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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In green biological synthesis, metal nanoparticles are produced by plants or microorganisms. Since it is ecologically friendly, economically viable and sustainable, this method is preferable to other traditional ones. For their continuous groundbreaking advancements and myriad physiochemical and biological benefits, nanotechnologies have influenced various aspects of scientific fields. Metal nanoparticles (MNPs) are the field anchor for their outstanding optical, electrical and chemical capabilities that outperform their regular-sized counterparts. This review discusses the most current biosynthesized metal nanoparticles synthesized by various organisms and their biological applications along with the key elements involved in MNP green synthesis. The review is displayed in a manner that will impart assertiveness, help the researchers to open questions, and highlight many points for conducting future research.
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- Radwa N Morgan
- National Centre for Radiation Research & Technology (NCRRT), Drug Radiation Research Department, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo, 11787, Egypt
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- Microbiology & Immunology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11566, Egypt
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Arora S, Dash SK, Dhawan D, Sahoo PK, Jindal A, Gugulothu D. Freeze-drying revolution: unleashing the potential of lyophilization in advancing drug delivery systems. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024; 14:1111-1153. [PMID: 37985541 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-023-01477-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Lyophilization also known as freeze-drying is a technique that has been employed to enhance the long-term durability of nanoparticles (NPs) that are utilized for drug delivery applications. This method is used to prevent their instability in suspension. However, this dehydration process can cause stress to the NPs, which can be alleviated by the incorporation of excipients like cryoprotectants and lyoprotectants. Nevertheless, the freeze-drying of NPs is often based on empirical principles without considering the physical-chemical properties of the formulations and the engineering principles of freeze-drying. For this reason, it is crucial to optimize the formulations and the freeze-drying cycle to obtain a good lyophilizate and ensure the preservation of NPs stability. Moreover, proper characterization of the lyophilizate and NPs is of utmost importance in achieving these goals. This review aims to update the recent advancements, including innovative formulations and novel approaches, contributing to the progress in this field, to obtain the maximum stability of formulations. Additionally, we critically analyze the limitations of lyophilization and discuss potential future directions. It addresses the challenges faced by researchers and suggests avenues for further research to overcome these limitations. In conclusion, this review is a valuable contribution to the understanding of the parameters involved in the freeze-drying of NPs. It will definitely aid future studies in obtaining lyophilized NPs with good quality and enhanced drug delivery and therapeutic benefits.
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- Sanchit Arora
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi, 110017, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS PILANI), Pilani, Rajasthan, 333031, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi, 110017, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi, 110017, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS PILANI), Pilani, Rajasthan, 333031, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi, 110017, India.
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Camorani S, Caliendo A, Morrone E, Agnello L, Martini M, Cantile M, Cerrone M, Zannetti A, La Deda M, Fedele M, Ricciardi L, Cerchia L. Bispecific aptamer-decorated and light-triggered nanoparticles targeting tumor and stromal cells in breast cancer derived organoids: implications for precision phototherapies. J Exp Clin Cancer Res 2024; 43:92. [PMID: 38532439 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-024-03014-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Based on the established role of cancer-stroma cross-talk in tumor growth, progression and chemoresistance, targeting interactions between tumor cells and their stroma provides new therapeutic approaches. Dual-targeted nanotherapeutics selectively acting on both tumor and stromal cells may overcome the limits of tumor cell-targeting single-ligand nanomedicine due to the complexity of the tumor microenvironment. METHODS Gold-core/silica-shell nanoparticles embedding a water-soluble iridium(III) complex as photosensitizer and luminescent probe (Iren-AuSiO2_COOH) were efficiently decorated with amino-terminated EGFR (CL4) and PDGFRβ (Gint4.T) aptamers (Iren-AuSiO2_Aptamer). The targeting specificity, and the synergistic photodynamic and photothermal effects of either single- and dual-aptamer-decorated nanoparticles have been assessed by confocal microscopy and cell viability assays, respectively, on different human cell types including mesenchymal subtype triple-negative breast cancer (MES-TNBC) MDA-MB-231 and BT-549 cell lines (both EGFR and PDGFRβ positive), luminal/HER2-positive breast cancer BT-474 and epidermoid carcinoma A431 cells (only EGFR positive) and adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) (only PDGFRβ positive). Cells lacking expression of both receptors were used as negative controls. To take into account the tumor-stroma interplay, fluorescence imaging and cytotoxicity were evaluated in preclinical three-dimensional (3D) stroma-rich breast cancer models. RESULTS We show efficient capability of Iren-AuSiO2_Aptamer nanoplatforms to selectively enter into target cells, and kill them, through EGFR and/or PDGFRβ recognition. Importantly, by targeting EGFR+ tumor/PDGFRβ+ stromal cells in the entire tumor bulk, the dual-aptamer-engineered nanoparticles resulted more effective than unconjugated or single-aptamer-conjugated nanoparticles in either 3D spheroids cocultures of tumor cells and MSCs, and in breast cancer organoids derived from pathologically and molecularly well-characterized tumors. CONCLUSIONS Our study proposes smart, novel and safe multifunctional nanoplatforms simultaneously addressing cancer-stroma within the tumor microenvironment, which are: (i) actively delivered to the targeted cells through highly specific aptamers; (ii) localized by means of their luminescence, and (iii) activated via minimally invasive light, launching efficient tumor death, thus providing innovative precision therapeutics. Given the unique features, the proposed dual targeted nanoformulations may open a new door to precision cancer treatment.
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- Simona Camorani
- Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology "Gaetano Salvatore", National Research Council, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology "Gaetano Salvatore", National Research Council, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- CNR-NANOTEC Institute of Nanotechnology, National Research Council, Rende, CS, Italy
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Rende, CS, Italy
- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology "Gaetano Salvatore", National Research Council, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Light and Matter, UMR 5306, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, Villeurbanne, France
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- Institutional Biobank-Scientific Directorate, National Cancer Institute INT-IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, National Cancer Institute INT-IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Biostructures and Bioimaging, National Research Council, 80145, Naples, Italy
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- CNR-NANOTEC Institute of Nanotechnology, National Research Council, Rende, CS, Italy
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Rende, CS, Italy
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- Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology "Gaetano Salvatore", National Research Council, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- CNR-NANOTEC Institute of Nanotechnology, National Research Council, Rende, CS, Italy.
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- Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology "Gaetano Salvatore", National Research Council, 80131, Naples, Italy.
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Ma S, Kong J, Luo X, Xie J, Zhou Z, Bai X. Recent progress on bismuth-based light-triggered antibacterial nanocomposites: Synthesis, characterization, optical properties and bactericidal applications. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 915:170125. [PMID: 38242469 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Bacterial infections pose a seriously threat to the safety of the environment and human health. In particular, the emergence of drug-resistant pathogens as a result of antibiotic abuse and high trauma risk has rendered conventional therapeutic techniques insufficient for treating infections by these so-called "superbugs". Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop highly efficient and environmentally-friendly antimicrobial agents. Bismuth-based nanomaterials with unique structures and physicochemical characteristics have attracted considerable attention as promising antimicrobial candidates, with many demonstratingoutstanding antibacterial effects upon being triggered by broad-spectrum light. These nanomaterials have also exhibited satisfactory energy band gaps and electronic density distribution with improved photonic properties for extensive and comprehensive applications after being modified through various engineering methods. This review summarizes the latest research progress made on bismuth-based nanomaterials with different morphologies, structures and compositions as well as the different methods used for their synthesis to meet their rapidly increasing demand, especially for antibacterial applications. Moreover, the future prospects and challenges regarding the application of these nanomaterials are discussed. The aim of this review is to stimulate interest in the development and experimental transformation of novel bismuth-based nanomaterials to expand the arsenal of effective antimicrobials.
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- Sihan Ma
- College of Big Data and Information Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Cancer Research Center, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361002, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu 322000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu 322000, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
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Wang P, Sun S, Bai G, Zhang R, Liang F, Zhang Y. Nanosized Prussian blue and its analogs for bioimaging and cancer theranostics. Acta Biomater 2024; 176:77-98. [PMID: 38176673 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.12.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Prussian blue (PB) nanoparticles (NPs) and Prussian blue analogs (PBAs) can form metal-organic frameworks through the programmable coordination of ferrous ions with cyanide. PB and PBAs represent a burgeoning class of hybrid functional nano-systems with a wide-ranging application spectrum encompassing biomedicine, cancer diagnosis, and therapy. A comprehensive overview of recent advancements is crucial for gaining insights for future research. In this context, we reviewed the synthesis techniques and surface modification strategies employed to tailor the dimensions, morphology, and attributes of PB NPs. Subsequently, we explored advanced biomedical utilities of PB NPs, encompassing photoacoustic imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound (US) imaging, and multimodal imaging. In particular, the application of PB NPs-mediated photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, and chemodynamic therapy to cancer treatment was reviewed. Based on the literature, we envision an evolving trajectory wherein the future of Prussian blue-driven biological applications converge into an integrated theranostic platform, seamlessly amalgamating bioimaging and cancer therapy. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Prussian blue, an FDA-approved coordinative pigment with a centuries-long legacy, has paved the way for Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs), renowned for their remarkable biocompatibility and biosafety. These PB NPs have found their niche in biomedicine, playing crucial roles in both diagnostics and therapeutic applications. The comprehensive review goes beyond PB NP-based cancer therapy. Alongside in-depth coverage of PB NP synthesis and surface modifications, the review delves into their cutting-edge applications in the realm of biomedical imaging, encompassing techniques such as photoacoustic imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound imaging, and multimodal imaging.
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- Pengfei Wang
- Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.
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- Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China; Ningbo Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics of Zhejiang Province, 218 Qingyi Road, Ningbo, 315103, China.
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Vagena IA, Gatou MA, Theocharous G, Pantelis P, Gazouli M, Pippa N, Gorgoulis VG, Pavlatou EA, Lagopati N. Functionalized ZnO-Based Nanocomposites for Diverse Biological Applications: Current Trends and Future Perspectives. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:397. [PMID: 38470728 PMCID: PMC10933906 DOI: 10.3390/nano14050397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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The wide array of structures and characteristics found in ZnO-based nanostructures offers them a versatile range of uses. Over the past decade, significant attention has been drawn to the possible applications of these materials in the biomedical field, owing to their distinctive electronic, optical, catalytic, and antimicrobial attributes, alongside their exceptional biocompatibility and surface chemistry. With environmental degradation and an aging population contributing to escalating healthcare needs and costs, particularly in developing nations, there's a growing demand for more effective and affordable biomedical devices with innovative functionalities. This review delves into particular essential facets of different synthetic approaches (chemical and green) that contribute to the production of effective multifunctional nano-ZnO particles for biomedical applications. Outlining the conjugation of ZnO nanoparticles highlights the enhancement of biomedical capacity while lowering toxicity. Additionally, recent progress in the study of ZnO-based nano-biomaterials tailored for biomedical purposes is explored, including biosensing, bioimaging, tissue regeneration, drug delivery, as well as vaccines and immunotherapy. The final section focuses on nano-ZnO particles' toxicity mechanism with special emphasis to their neurotoxic potential, as well as the primary toxicity pathways, providing an overall review of the up-to-date development and future perspectives of nano-ZnO particles in the biomedicine field.
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- Ioanna-Aglaia Vagena
- Laboratory of Biology, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Medical School, National Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), 11527 Athens, Greece; (I.-A.V.); (M.G.)
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- Laboratory of General Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Zografou Campus, 15772 Athens, Greece; (M.-A.G.); (E.A.P.)
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- Molecular Carcinogenesis Group, Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical School, National Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), 11527 Athens, Greece; (G.T.); (P.P.)
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- Molecular Carcinogenesis Group, Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical School, National Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), 11527 Athens, Greece; (G.T.); (P.P.)
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- Laboratory of Biology, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Medical School, National Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), 11527 Athens, Greece; (I.-A.V.); (M.G.)
- School of Science and Technology, Hellenic Open University, 26335 Patra, Greece
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- Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), 15771 Athens, Greece;
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- Molecular Carcinogenesis Group, Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical School, National Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), 11527 Athens, Greece; (G.T.); (P.P.)
- Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
- Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee DD19SY, UK
- Faculty Institute for Cancer Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester M20 4GJ, UK
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7YH, UK
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- Laboratory of General Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Zografou Campus, 15772 Athens, Greece; (M.-A.G.); (E.A.P.)
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- Laboratory of Biology, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Medical School, National Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), 11527 Athens, Greece; (I.-A.V.); (M.G.)
- Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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Ibrahim NH, Taha GM, Hagaggi NSA, Moghazy MA. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and its environmental sensor ability to some heavy metals. BMC Chem 2024; 18:7. [PMID: 38184656 PMCID: PMC10771699 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-023-01105-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024] Open
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This study marks a pioneering effort in utilizing Vachellia tortilis subsp. raddiana (Savi) Kyal. & Boatwr., (commonly known as acacia raddiana) leaves as both a reducing and stabilizing agent in the green "eco-friendly" synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The research aimed to optimize the AgNPs synthesis process by investigating the influence of pH, temperature, extract volume, and contact time on both the reaction rate and the resulting AgNPs' morphology as well as discuss the potential of AgNPs in detecting some heavy metals. Various characterization methods, such as UV-vis spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), infrared spectroscopy (IR), Zeta sizer, EDAX, and transmitting electron microscopy (TEM), were used to thoroughly analyze the properties of the synthesized AgNPs. The XRD results verified the successful production of AgNPs with a crystallite size between 20 to 30 nm. SEM and TEM analyses revealed that the AgNPs are primarily spherical and rod-shaped, with sizes ranging from 8 to 41 nm. Significantly, the synthesis rate of AgNPs was notably higher in basic conditions (pH 10) at 70 °C. These results underscore the effectiveness of acacia raddiana as a source for sustainable AgNPs synthesis. The study also examined the AgNPs' ability to detect various heavy metal ions colorimetrically, including Hg2+, Cu2+, Pb2+, and Co2+. UV-Vis spectroscopy proved useful for this purpose. The color of AgNPs shifts from brownish-yellow to pale yellow, colorless, pale red, and reddish yellow when detecting Cu2+, Hg2+, Co2+, and Pb2+ ions, respectively. This change results in an alteration of the AgNPs' absorbance band, vanishing with Hg2+ and shifting from 423 to 352 nm, 438 nm, and 429 nm for Cu2+, Co2+, and Pb2+ ions, respectively. The AgNPs showed high sensitivity, with detection limits of 1.322 × 10-5 M, 1.37 × 10-7 M, 1.63 × 10-5 M, and 1.34 × 10-4 M for Hg2+, Cu2+, Pb2+, and Co2+, respectively. This study highlights the potential of using acacia raddiana for the eco-friendly synthesis of AgNPs and their effectiveness as environmental sensors for heavy metals, showcasing strong capabilities in colorimetric detection.
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- Nesma H Ibrahim
- Environmental Applications of Nanomaterial's Lab., Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Aswan University, Aswan, 81528, Egypt
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- Environmental Applications of Nanomaterial's Lab., Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Aswan University, Aswan, 81528, Egypt
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Aswan University, Aswan, 81528, Egypt
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- Environmental Applications of Nanomaterial's Lab., Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Aswan University, Aswan, 81528, Egypt.
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Shaikhah D, Loise V, Angelico R, Porto M, Calandra P, Abe AA, Testa F, Bartucca C, Oliviero Rossi C, Caputo P. New Trends in Biosurfactants: From Renewable Origin to Green Enhanced Oil Recovery Applications. Molecules 2024; 29:301. [PMID: 38257213 PMCID: PMC10821525 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29020301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) processes are technologies used in the oil and gas industry to maximize the extraction of residual oil from reservoirs after primary and secondary recovery methods have been carried out. The injection into the reservoir of surface-active substances capable of reducing the surface tension between oil and the rock surface should favor its extraction with significant economic repercussions. However, the most commonly used surfactants in EOR are derived from petroleum, and their use can have negative environmental impacts, such as toxicity and persistence in the environment. Biosurfactants on the other hand, are derived from renewable resources and are biodegradable, making them potentially more sustainable and environmentally friendly. The present review intends to offer an updated overview of the most significant results available in scientific literature on the potential application of biosurfactants in the context of EOR processes. Aspects such as production strategies, techniques for characterizing the mechanisms of action and the pros and cons of the application of biosurfactants as a principal method for EOR will be illustrated and discussed in detail. Optimized concepts such as the HLD in biosurfactant choice and design for EOR are also discussed. The scientific findings that are illustrated and reviewed in this paper show why general emphasis needs to be placed on the development and adoption of biosurfactants in EOR as a substantial contribution to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly oil and gas industry.
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- Dilshad Shaikhah
- Institute of Functional Surfaces, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK;
- Scientific Research Centre, Soran University, Erbil 44008, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci Cubo 14D, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (V.L.); (C.B.); (C.O.R.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences (DIAAA), University of Molise, Via De Sanctis, 86100 Campobasso, CB, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci Cubo 14D, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (V.L.); (C.B.); (C.O.R.); (P.C.)
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- National Research Council, CNR-ISMN (National Research Council-Institute for the Study of Nanostructured Materials), Strada Provinciale 35D n.9–00010, 00010 Montelibretti, RM, Italy;
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bari, Via E. Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, BA, Italy;
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- Department of Computer Engineering, Modeling, Electronics and Systems Engineering, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci Cubo 45A, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy;
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci Cubo 14D, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (V.L.); (C.B.); (C.O.R.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci Cubo 14D, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (V.L.); (C.B.); (C.O.R.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci Cubo 14D, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (V.L.); (C.B.); (C.O.R.); (P.C.)
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Sharma R, Sharma N, Prashar A, Hansa A, Asgari Lajayer B, Price GW. Unraveling the plethora of toxicological implications of nanoparticles on living organisms and recent insights into different remediation strategies: A comprehensive review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 906:167697. [PMID: 37832694 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Increased use of nanoscale particles have benefited many industries, including medicine, electronics, and environmental cleaning. These particles provide higher material performance, greater reactivity, and improved drug delivery. However, the main concern is the generation of nanowastes that can spread in different environmental matrices, posing threat to our environment and human health. Nanoparticles (NPs) have the potential to enter the food chain through a variety of pathways, including agriculture, food processing, packaging, and environmental contamination. These particles can negatively impact plant and animal physiology and growth. Due to the assessment of their environmental damage, nanoparticles are the particles of size between 1 and 100 nm that is the recent topic to be discussed. Nanoparticles' absorption, distribution, and toxicity to plants and animals can all be significantly influenced by their size, shape, and surface chemistry. Due to their absorptive capacity and potential to combine with other harmful substances, they can alter the metabolic pathways of living organisms. Nevertheless, despite the continuous research and availability of data, there are still knowledge gaps related to the ecotoxicology, prevalence and workable ways to address the impact of nanoparticles. This review focuses on the impact of nanoparticles on different organisms and the application of advanced techniques to remediate ecosystems using hyperaccumulator plant species. Future considerations are explored around nano-phytoremediation, as an eco-friendly, convenient and cost effective technology that can be applied at field scales.
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- Ritika Sharma
- Department of Botany, Central University of Jammu, Samba, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
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- Department of Botany, Central University of Jammu, Samba, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Botany, Central University of Jammu, Samba, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Botany, Central University of Jammu, Samba, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, NS B2N 5E3, Canada
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Nosrati H, Heydari M, Khodaei M. Cerium oxide nanoparticles: Synthesis methods and applications in wound healing. Mater Today Bio 2023; 23:100823. [PMID: 37928254 PMCID: PMC10622885 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Wound care and treatment can be critical from a clinical standpoint. While different strategies for the management and treatment of skin wounds have been developed, the limitations inherent in the current approaches necessitate the development of more effective alternative strategies. Advances in tissue engineering have resulted in the development of novel promising approaches for accelerating wound healing. The use of various biomaterials capable of accelerating the regeneration of damaged tissue is critical in tissue engineering. In this regard, cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs) have recently received much attention because of their excellent biological properties, such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and angiogenic features. The incorporation of CeO2 NPs into various polymer-based scaffolds developed for wound healing applications has led to accelerated wound healing due to the presence of CeO2 NPs. This paper discusses the structure and functions of the skin, the wound healing process, different methods for the synthesis of CeO2 NPs, the biological properties of CeO2 NPs, the role of CeO2 NPs in wound healing, the use of scaffolds containing CeO2 NPs for wound healing applications, and the potential toxicity of CeO2 NPs.
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- Hamed Nosrati
- Biosensor Research Center (BRC), Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Immune Medicine, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Materials Engineering Group, Golpayegan College of Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Golpayegan, Iran
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Falsafi SR, Topuz F, Bajer D, Mohebi Z, Shafieiuon M, Heydari H, Rawal S, Sathiyaseelan A, Wang MH, Khursheed R, Enayati MH, Rostamabadi H. Metal nanoparticles and carbohydrate polymers team up to improve biomedical outcomes. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 168:115695. [PMID: 37839113 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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The convergence of carbohydrate polymers and metal nanoparticles (MNPs) holds great promise for biomedical applications. Researchers aim to exploit the capability of carbohydrate matrices to modulate the physicochemical properties of MNPs, promote their therapeutic efficiency, improve targeted drug delivery, and enhance their biocompatibility. Therefore, understanding various attributes of both carbohydrates and MNPs is the key to harnessing them for biomedical applications. The many distinct types of carbohydrate-MNP systems confer unique capabilities for drug delivery, wound healing, tissue engineering, cancer treatment, and even food packaging. Here, we introduce distinct physicochemical/biological properties of carbohydrates and MNPs, and discuss their potentials and shortcomings (alone and in combination) for biomedical applications. We then offer an overview on carbohydrate-MNP systems and how they can be utilized to improve biomedical outcomes. Last but not least, future perspectives toward the application of such systems are highlighted.
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- Seid Reza Falsafi
- Safiabad Agricultural Research and Education and Natural Resources Center, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Dezful P.O. Box 333, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Letters, Istanbul Technical University, Sariyer 34469, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Gagarina 7, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746-73461, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, L.J. Institute of Pharmacy, L J University, Ahmedabad 382210, India; Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, S.G. Highway, Chharodi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481, India
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- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 200-701, South Korea
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- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 200-701, South Korea
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746-73461, Iran.
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Kumar DSRS, Puthiran SH, Selvaraju GD, Matthew PA, Senthilkumar P, Kuppusamy S, Mani RR, Hatamleh AA, Ai-Dosary MA, Chang SW, Ravindran B. Preparation and Characterization of Magnetite-Polyvinyl Alcohol Hybrid Nanoparticles (As-PVA-MNPs) Using Acanthophora spicifera Marine Algae Extract for Enhanced Antimicrobial Activity Against Pathogenic Microorganisms. Mol Biotechnol 2023:10.1007/s12033-023-00903-y. [PMID: 37907811 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-023-00903-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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The present study focused on preparing and characterizing magnetite-polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hybrid nanoparticles using Acanthophora spicifera marine algae extract as a reducing agent. Various analytical techniques, including UV-Visible spectrometry, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) analysis, energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, were used to characterize the nanoparticles. The results showed the successful synthesis of nanoparticles with a characteristic color change and absorption peak at 400 nm in UV-Visible spectrometry. FTIR analysis indicated an interaction between the carboxyl group and magnetite-polyvinyl alcohol hybrid ions. SEM analysis revealed spherical nanoparticles with sizes ranging from 20 to 100 nm. EDX analysis confirmed the presence of strong magnetite peaks in Acanthophora spicifera, validating successful preparation. XRD analysis indicated the crystalline nature of the nanoparticles. Furthermore, the antimicrobial potential of As-PVA-MNPs was evaluated, demonstrating a significant zone of inhibition against tested bacterial and fungal samples at a concentration of 100 µg. These findings suggest the promising antimicrobial activity of the synthesized nanoparticles for potential applications in combating pathogenic microorganisms.
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- School of Biotechnology, Dr. G. R. Damodaran College of Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641014, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, KIT-Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641402, India
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, VIT- Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Dr. G. R. Damodaran College of Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641014, India
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- PG and Research Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, 620002, India
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University, 56000, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, 1155, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, 1155, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Integrative Physiology, Institute of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Thandalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602105, India
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Integrative Physiology, Institute of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Thandalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602105, India.
- Department of Environmental Energy and Engineering, Kyonggi University, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-Do, 16227, Republic of Korea.
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Ashraf S, Liu Y, Wei H, Shen R, Zhang H, Wu X, Mehdi S, Liu T, Li B. Bimetallic Nanoalloy Catalysts for Green Energy Production: Advances in Synthesis Routes and Characterization Techniques. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2303031. [PMID: 37356067 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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Bimetallic Nanoalloy catalysts have diverse uses in clean energy, sensing, catalysis, biomedicine, and energy storage, with some supported and unsupported catalysts. Conventional synthetic methods for producing bimetallic alloy nanoparticles often produce unalloyed and bulky particles that do not exhibit desired characteristics. Alloys, when prepared with advanced nanoscale methods, give higher surface area, activity, and selectivity than individual metals due to changes in their electronic properties and reduced size. This review demonstrates the synthesis methods and principles to produce and characterize highly dispersed, well-alloyed bimetallic nanoalloy particles in relatively simple, effective, and generalized approaches and the overall existence of conventional synthetic methods with modifications to prepare bimetallic alloy catalysts. The basic concepts and mechanistic understanding are represented with purposely selected examples. Herein, the enthralling properties with widespread applications of nanoalloy catalysts in heterogeneous catalysis are also presented, especially for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER), Oxidation Reduction Reaction (ORR), Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER), and alcohol oxidation with a particular focus on Pt and Pd-based bimetallic nanoalloys and their numerous fields of applications. The high entropy alloy is described as a complicated subject with an emphasis on laser-based green synthesis of nanoparticles and, in conclusion, the forecasts and contemporary challenges for the controlled synthesis of nanoalloys are addressed.
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- Saima Ashraf
- Research Center of Green Catalysis, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Research Center of Green Catalysis, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
- College of Science, Henan Agricultural University, 63 Nongye Road, Zhengzhou, 450002, P. R. China
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- Research Center of Green Catalysis, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Research Center of Green Catalysis, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Research Center of Green Catalysis, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Research Center of Green Catalysis, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Research Center of Green Catalysis, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Research Center of Green Catalysis, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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Hamidu A, Pitt WG, Husseini GA. Recent Breakthroughs in Using Quantum Dots for Cancer Imaging and Drug Delivery Purposes. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2566. [PMID: 37764594 PMCID: PMC10535728 DOI: 10.3390/nano13182566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Because each person's cancer may be unique, diagnosing and treating cancer is challenging. Advances in nanomedicine have made it possible to detect tumors and quickly investigate tumor cells at a cellular level in contrast to prior diagnostic techniques. Quantum dots (QDs) are functional nanoparticles reported to be useful for diagnosis. QDs are semiconducting tiny nanocrystals, 2-10 nm in diameter, with exceptional and useful optoelectronic properties that can be tailored to sensitively report on their environment. This review highlights these exceptional semiconducting QDs and their properties and synthesis methods when used in cancer diagnostics. The conjugation of reporting or binding molecules to the QD surface is discussed. This review summarizes the most recent advances in using QDs for in vitro imaging, in vivo imaging, and targeted drug delivery platforms in cancer applications.
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- Aisha Hamidu
- Biomedical Engineering Program, College of Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 26666, United Arab Emirates;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA;
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, College of Arts and Sciences, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 26666, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 26666, United Arab Emirates
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Nabi A, Jesudason CG, Sabir JSM, Kamli MR. Thermodynamic Insights of the Molecular Interactions of Dopamine (Neurotransmitter) with Anionic Surfactant in Non-Aqueous Media. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1187. [PMID: 37764995 PMCID: PMC10537161 DOI: 10.3390/ph16091187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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This study was aimed at establishing the interactions prevailing in an anionic surfactant, sodium dodecyl sulfate, and dopamine hydrochloride in an alcoholic (ethanol) media by using volumetric, conductometric, and tensiometric techniques. Various methods were utilized to estimate the critical micelle concentration (cmc) values at different temperatures. The entire methods yielded the same cmc values. The corresponding thermodynamic parameters viz. the standard free energy of micellization (Gmico), enthalpy of micellization (Hmico), and entropy of micellization (Smico) were predicted by applying the pseudo-phase separation model. The experimental density data at different temperatures (298.15 K, 303.15 K, 308.15 K, and 313.15 K) were utilized to estimate the apparent molar volumes (Vϕo) at an infinite dilution, apparent molar volumes (Vφcmc) at the critical micelle concentration, and apparent molar volumes (ΔVφm) upon micellization. Various micellar and interfacial parameters, for example, the surface excess concentration (Γmax), standard Gibbs free energy of adsorption at the interface (ΔGoad), and the minimum surface area per molecule (Amin), were appraised using the surface tension data. The results were used to interpret the intermolecular interactions prevailing in the mixed systems under the specified experimental conditions.
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- Arshid Nabi
- Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
- Center of Excellence in Bionanoscience Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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Obisesan OS, Ajiboye TO, Mhlanga SD, Mufhandu HT. Biomedical applications of biodegradable polycaprolactone-functionalized magnetic iron oxides nanoparticles and their polymer nanocomposites. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 227:113342. [PMID: 37224613 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113342] [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: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have gained significant attention among several nanoscale materials during the last decade due to their unique properties. These properties make them successful nanofillers for drug delivery and a number of new biomedical applications. MNPs are more useful when combined with biodegradable polymers. In this review, we discussed the synthesis of polycaprolactones (PCL) and the various methods of synthesizing magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles. Then, the synthesis of composites that is made of PCL and magnetic materials (with special focus on iron oxide nanoparticles) were highlighted. In addition, we comprehensively reviewed their application in drug delivery, cancer treatment, wound healing, hyperthermia, and bone tissue engineering. Other biomedical applications of the magnetic PCL such as mitochondria targeting are highlighted. Moreover, biomedical applications of magnetic nanoparticles incorporated into other synthetic polymers apart from PCL are also discussed. Thus, great progress and better outcome with functionalized MNPs enhanced with polycaprolactone has been recorded with the biomedical applications of drug delivery and recovery of bone tissues.
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- Chemistry Department, Nelson Mandela University, University Way, Summerstrand, 6031, Gqeberha, South Africa.
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- Chemistry Department, Nelson Mandela University, University Way, Summerstrand, 6031, Gqeberha, South Africa
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- Department of Microbiology, North-West University, Mafikeng, South Africa.
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Singh R, Dutt S, Sharma P, Sundramoorthy AK, Dubey A, Singh A, Arya S. Future of Nanotechnology in Food Industry: Challenges in Processing, Packaging, and Food Safety. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2023; 7:2200209. [PMID: 37020624 PMCID: PMC10069304 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202200209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Over the course of the last several decades, nanotechnology has garnered a growing amount of attention as a potentially valuable technology that has significantly impacted the food industry. Nanotechnology helps in enhancing the properties of materials and structures that are used in various fields such as agriculture, food, pharmacy, and so on. Applications of nanotechnology in the food market have included the encapsulation and distribution of materials to specific locations, the improvement of flavor, the introduction of antibacterial nanoparticles into food, the betterment of prolonged storage, the detection of pollutants, enhanced storage facilities, locating, identifying, as well as consumer awareness. Labeling food goods with nano barcodes helps ensure their security and may also be used to track their distribution. This review article presents a discussion about current advances in nanotechnology along with its applications in the field of food-tech, food packaging, food security, enhancing life of food products, etc. A detailed description is provided about various synthesis routes of nanomaterials, that is, chemical, physical, and biological methods. Nanotechnology is a rapidly improving the field of food packaging and the future holds great opportunities for more enhancement via the development of new nanomaterials and nanosensors.
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- Rajesh Singh
- Food Craft InstituteDepartment of Skill DevelopmentNagrotaJammuJammu and Kashmir181221India
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- School of SciencesCluster University of JammuJammuJammu and Kashmir180001India
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- School of Hospitality and Tourism ManagementUniversity of JammuJammuJammu and Kashmir180006India
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- Centre for Nano‐BiosensorsDepartment of ProsthodonticsSaveetha Dental College and HospitalsSaveetha Institute of Medical and Technical SciencesChennaiTamil Nadu600077India
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- Department of PhysicsUniversity of JammuJammuJammu and Kashmir180006India
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- Department of PhysicsUniversity of JammuJammuJammu and Kashmir180006India
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- Department of PhysicsUniversity of JammuJammuJammu and Kashmir180006India
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Rishi Mishra B, Jo Varghese N, Sasihithlu K. Semi-analytical technique for the design of disordered coatings with tailored optical properties. OPTICS EXPRESS 2023; 31:10201-10216. [PMID: 37157573 DOI: 10.1364/oe.484308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Disordered media coatings are finding increasing use in applications such as day-time radiative cooling paints and solar thermal absorber plate coatings which require tailored optical properties over a broad spectrum ranging from visible to far-IR wavelengths. Both monodisperse and polydisperse configurations with thickness of coatings up to 500 µm are currently being explored for use in these applications. In such cases it becomes increasingly important to explore utility of analytical and semi-analytical methods for design of such coatings to help reduce the computational cost and time for design. While well-known analytical methods such as Kubelka-Munk and four-flux theory have previously been used for analysis of disordered coatings, analysis of their utility has so far in literature been restricted to either solar spectrum or IR but not simultaneously over the combined spectrum as required for the above applications. In this work, we have analysed the applicability of these two analytical methods for such coatings over the entire wavelength range from visible to IR, and based on observed deviation from exact numerical simulation we propose a semi-analytical technique to aid in the design of these coatings with significant computational cost savings.
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Dos Santos AV, Simonelli G, Dos Santos LCL. Review of the application of surfactants in microemulsion systems for remediation of petroleum contaminated soil and sediments. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:32168-32183. [PMID: 36725801 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25622-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Microemulsions are important for soil and sediment remediation technology. The characteristics of the surfactants that make up these microemulsions include low sorption into soil or sediments, low surface and interfacial tension, the ability to penetrate tiny pores, and good solubilization of contaminants. This review revealed that microemulsions formulated with nonionic and anionic surfactants have higher recovery efficiencies for hydrophobic contaminants than cationic ones, as evidenced by the surveyed studies reporting effective remediation of soils and sediments using on microemulsions. These microemulsified systems have been found to remove petroleum and its derivatives from soil or sediments at percentages ranging from 40 to 100%. As such, this review can aid with the choice of surfactants used in microemulsions for remediation, such as those with plant-based components, which are promising solutions for the remediation of contaminated soils due to their contaminant extraction efficiency and biodegradability.
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- Adriana Vieira Dos Santos
- Oil, Gas, and Biofuels Research Group, Postgraduate Program of Chemical Engineering, Polytechnic School, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, BA, Brazil.
- Postgraduate Program in Geochemistry: Petroleum and Environment, Institute of Geoscience, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, BA, Brazil.
- Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Bahia (IFBA), Energy Advanced Research and Study Group (GEPAE), Campus Lauro de Freitas, BA, Lauro de Freitas, Brazil.
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- Oil, Gas, and Biofuels Research Group, Postgraduate Program of Chemical Engineering, Polytechnic School, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, BA, Brazil
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- Oil, Gas, and Biofuels Research Group, Postgraduate Program of Chemical Engineering, Polytechnic School, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, BA, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Geochemistry: Petroleum and Environment, Institute of Geoscience, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, BA, Brazil
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Agwa MM, Elmotasem H, Elsayed H, Abdelsattar AS, Omer AM, Gebreel DT, Mohy-Eldin MS, Fouda MMG. Carbohydrate ligands-directed active tumor targeting of combinatorial chemotherapy/phototherapy-based nanomedicine: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 239:124294. [PMID: 37004933 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Phototherapies or light mediated therapies, including mutually photothermal and photodynamic therapy that encompass irradiation of the target organs with light, have been widely employed as minimally invasive approach associated with negligible drug resistance for eradicating multiple tumors with minimal hazards to normal organs. Despite all these advantages, many obstacles in phototherapy hinder progress toward clinical application. Therefore, researchers have developed nano-particulate delivery systems integrated with phototherapy and therapeutic cytotoxic drugs to overcome these obstacles and achieve maximum efficacy in cancer treatment. Active targeting ligands were integrated into their surfaces to improve the selectivity and tumor targeting ability, enabling easy binding and recognition by cellular receptors overexpressed on the tumor tissue compared to normal ones. This enhances intratumoral accumulation with minimal toxicity on the adjacent normal cells. Various active targeting ligands, including antibodies, aptamers, peptides, lactoferrin, folic acid and carbohydrates, have been explored for the targeted delivery of chemotherapy/phototherapy-based nanomedicine. Among these ligands, carbohydrates have been applied due to their unique features that ameliorate the bioadhesive, noncovalent conjugation to biological tissues. In this review, the up-to-date techniques of employing carbohydrates active targeting ligands will be highlighted concerning the surface modification of the nanoparticles for ameliorating the targeting ability of the chemo/phototherapy.
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- Mona M Agwa
- Department of Chemistry of Natural and Microbial Products, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El-Behooth St., Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt.
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- Pharmaceutical Technology Department, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El-Behooth St., Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Center for Microbiology and Phage Therapy, Zewail City of Science and Technology, October Gardens, 6th of October City, Giza 12578, Egypt; Center for X-Ray and Determination of Structure of Matter, Zewail City of Science and Technology, October Gardens, 6th of October, Giza 12578, Egypt
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- Polymer Materials Research Department, Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute (ATNMRI), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), P.O. Box 21934, New Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Medical Biophysics Department, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Egypt
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- Polymer Materials Research Department, Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute (ATNMRI), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), P.O. Box 21934, New Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Pre-Treatment and Finishing of Cellulosic Fabric Department, Textile Research and Technology Institute (TRT), National Research Center, 33 El-Behooth St., Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt.
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Hybrid Magnetic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15030751. [PMID: 36986612 PMCID: PMC10058222 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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Cancer is one of the major public health problems worldwide. Despite the advances in cancer therapy, it remains a challenge due to the low specificity of treatment and the development of multidrug resistance mechanisms. To overcome these drawbacks, several drug delivery nanosystems have been investigated, among them, magnetic nanoparticles (MNP), especially superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION), which have been applied for treating cancer. MNPs have the ability to be guided to the tumor microenvironment through an external applied magnetic field. Furthermore, in the presence of an alternating magnetic field (AMF) this nanocarrier can transform electromagnetic energy in heat (above 42 °C) through Néel and Brown relaxation, which makes it applicable for hyperthermia treatment. However, the low chemical and physical stability of MNPs makes their coating necessary. Thus, lipid-based nanoparticles, especially liposomes, have been used to encapsulate MNPs to improve their stability and enable their use as a cancer treatment. This review addresses the main features that make MNPs applicable for treating cancer and the most recent research in the nanomedicine field using hybrid magnetic lipid-based nanoparticles for this purpose.
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Adeeyo AO, Oyetade JA, Alabi MA, Adeeyo RO, Samie A, Makungo R. Tuning water chemistry for the recovery of greener products: pragmatic and sustainable approaches. RSC Adv 2023; 13:6808-6826. [PMID: 36865581 PMCID: PMC9972008 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra06596g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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The environmental impact and denaturing propensity of organic solvents in the extraction of plant bioactives pose great challenges in extraction systems. As a result, proactive consideration of procedures and evidence for tuning water properties for better recovery and positive influence on the green synthesis of products become pivotal. The conventional maceration approach takes a longer duration (1-72 h) for product recovery while percolation, distillation, and Soxhlet extractions take about 1 to 6 h. An intensified modern hydro-extraction process was identified for tuning water properties with an appreciable yield similar to organic solvents within 10-15 min. The percentage yield of tuned hydro-solvents achieved close to 90% recovery of active metabolites. The additional advantage of using tuned water over organic solvents is in the preservation of the bio-activities and forestalling the possibility of contamination of the bio-matrices during extractions with an organic solvent. This advantage is based on the fast extraction rate and selectivity of the tuned solvent when compared to the traditional approach. This review uniquely approaches the study of biometabolite recovery through insights from the chemistry of water under different extraction techniques for the very first time. Current challenges and prospects from the study are further presented.
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- A. O. Adeeyo
- Ecology and Resource Management Unit, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture, University of VendaThohoyandou 0950South Africa,Aqua Plantae Research Group, University of VendaThohoyandou 0950South Africa
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- Material Science and Engineering, School of Materials, Water, Energy and Environmental Science, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and TechnologyArushaTanzania
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Federal University of TechnologyAkureNigeria
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- Ecology and Resource Management Unit, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture, University of VendaThohoyandou 0950South Africa
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture, University of VendaThohoyandou 0950South Africa
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- Department of Earth Science, University of VendaThohoyandou 0950South Africa
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Thakur M, Verma V, Chandel A, Kumar R, Sharma T, Kumar A, Bhardwaj S, Kumar R, Bhargava B. Lemon grass essential oil improves Gladiolus grandiflorus postharvest life by modulating water relations, microbial growth, biochemical activity, and gene expression. Sci Rep 2023; 13:2630. [PMID: 36788264 PMCID: PMC9929329 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-28829-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus Andrews) is a high-valued bulbous cut flower. However, the shorter postharvest life of the gladiolus, limits its marketing and commercial value. In the present investigation, the effect of lemon grass (LG) essential oil as an antimicrobial agent was studied towards increasing the vase life of gladiolus. The results revealed that as compared to control (distilled water), treatment with a lower concentration of 5 µL L-1 LG essential oil prolonged the vase life of gladiolus up to 11 days (d). Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) observation indicated that the sample treated with 5 µL L-1 LG essential oil showed intact vasculature, suggesting reduced microbial blockage at the stem end which was further corroborated by microbial count. Biochemical analysis suggested an increased level of total soluble sugars, carotenoid content, lower MDA accumulation, and higher activity of antioxidant enzymes in LG treated flowers. Moreover, transcripts levels of genes associated with senescence viz., GgCyP1 and GgERS1a were downregulated, while expression of GDAD1 and antioxidant genes such as GgP5C5, GgPOD 1, GgMnSOD, and GgCAT1 were upregulated in LG treated cut spikes as compared to control. Among various treatments we have concluded that, the vase life of the gladiolus cut spike was improved along with the relative fresh flower weight and diameter of flower at the lower dose of 5 µL L-1 LG oil in the vase solution. Thus, LG oil as an eco-friendly agent has the potential to extend the postharvest life of cut flowers.
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- Meenakshi Thakur
- grid.417640.00000 0004 0500 553XFloriculture Laboratory, Agrotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, India
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- grid.417640.00000 0004 0500 553XFloriculture Laboratory, Agrotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, India
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- grid.417640.00000 0004 0500 553XFloriculture Laboratory, Agrotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, India ,grid.469887.c0000 0004 7744 2771Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002 India
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- grid.417640.00000 0004 0500 553XFloriculture Laboratory, Agrotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, India
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- grid.469887.c0000 0004 7744 2771Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002 India
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- grid.417640.00000 0004 0500 553XFloriculture Laboratory, Agrotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, India
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- grid.417640.00000 0004 0500 553XFloriculture Laboratory, Agrotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, India
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- grid.469887.c0000 0004 7744 2771Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002 India ,grid.417640.00000 0004 0500 553XBiotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, India
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- Floriculture Laboratory, Agrotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, India. .,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201002, India.
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Benettayeb A, Seihoub FZ, Pal P, Ghosh S, Usman M, Chia CH, Usman M, Sillanpää M. Chitosan Nanoparticles as Potential Nano-Sorbent for Removal of Toxic Environmental Pollutants. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:447. [PMID: 36770407 PMCID: PMC9920024 DOI: 10.3390/nano13030447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Adsorption is the most widely used technique for advanced wastewater treatment. The preparation and application of natural renewable and environmentally friendly materials makes this process easier and more profitable. Chitosan is often used as an effective biomaterial in the adsorption world because of its numerous functional applications. Chitosan is one of the most suitable and functionally flexible adsorbents because it contains hydroxyl (-OH) and amine (-NH2) groups. The adsorption capacity and selectivity of chitosan can be further improved by introducing additional functions into its basic structure. Owing to its unique surface properties and adsorption ability of chitosan, the development and application of chitosan nanomaterials has gained significant attention. Here, recent research on chitosan nanoparticles is critically reviewed by comparing various methods for their synthesis with particular emphasis on the role of experimental conditions, limitations, and applications in water and wastewater treatment. The recovery of pollutants using magnetic nanoparticles is an important treatment process that has contributed to additional development and sustainable growth. The application of such nanoparticles in the recovery metals, which demonstrates a "close loop technology" in the current scenarios, is also presented in this review.
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- Asmaa Benettayeb
- Laboratoire de Génie Chimique et Catalyse Hétérogène, Département de Génie Chimique, Université de Sciences et de la Technologie-Mohamed Boudiaf, USTO-MB, BP 1505 EL-M’NAOUAR, Oran 31000, Algeria
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- Laboratoire de Génie Chimique et Catalyse Hétérogène, Département de Génie Chimique, Université de Sciences et de la Technologie-Mohamed Boudiaf, USTO-MB, BP 1505 EL-M’NAOUAR, Oran 31000, Algeria
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- Accelerated Cleaning Systems India Private Limited, Sundervan Complex, Andheri West, Mumbai 400053, India
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein 9301, South Africa
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hamburg University of Technology, Am Schwarzenberg-Campus 3, 20173 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
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- PEIE Research Chair for the Development of Industrial Estates and Free Zones, Center for Environmental Studies and Research, Sultan Qaboos University, Al-Khoud, Muscat 123, Oman
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa
- School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2050, South Africa
- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
- School of Resources and Environment, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), No. 2006, Xiyuan Ave., West High-Tech Zone, Chengdu 611731, China
- Faculty of Science and Technology, School of Applied Physics, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
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Muñana-González S, Veloso-Fernández A, Ruiz-Rubio L, Pérez-Álvarez L, Vilas-Vilela JL. Covalent Cross-Linking as a Strategy to Prepare Water-Dispersible Chitosan Nanogels. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15020434. [PMID: 36679313 PMCID: PMC9863238 DOI: 10.3390/polym15020434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Due to the environmental problems generated by petroleum derivative polymers as mentioned in Agenda 2030, the use of natural polymers is increasing. Among them, cellulose and chitin are the most widespread biopolymers available in nature. Chitosan, obtained from chitin, is a really good candidate to develop nanocarriers due to its polyelectrolyte nature and ease of chemical modification. However, chitosan presents a solubility drawback in an aqueous medium at physiological pH (pH = 7.4), which restricts its applicability in biomedicine. In this work, nanogels were successfully synthesized from chitosan systems with different water solubilities (chitosan, oligosaccharide chitosan, and quaternized chitosan) using the reverse microemulsion method and polyethylene glycol diacid (PEGBCOOH) as a covalent cross-linking agent. Cross-linking with PEGBCOOH was analyzed by proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR), which allowed for nanogels to be prepared whose size and swelling were comparatively studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) and zeta potential, respectively. The particle size of the swollen nanogels showed a different pH-responsive behavior that decreased for chitosan, increased for oligosaccharide chitosan, and remained constant for quaternized chitosan. Nevertheless, a drastic reduction was observed in all cases in the culture medium. Along the same line, the dispersibility of the synthesized nanogels in different media was comparatively evaluated, showing similar values for the nanogels prepared from soluble chitosans than for water insoluble chitosan as a consequence of the cross-linking with PEGBCOOH. After 6 months of storage of the dried nanogels, the water dispersibility values remained constant in all cases, demonstrating the stabilizing effect of the employed cross-linking agent and the potential use of synthesized nanogels as substrates for drug delivery.
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- Sara Muñana-González
- Grupo de Química Macromolecular (LABQUIMAC), Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Grupo de Química Macromolecular (LABQUIMAC), Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Grupo de Química Macromolecular (LABQUIMAC), Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Grupo de Química Macromolecular (LABQUIMAC), Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-946-01-2709
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- Grupo de Química Macromolecular (LABQUIMAC), Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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Luna-Canales IC, Delgado-Buenrostro NL, Chirino YI, Nava-Arzaluz G, Piñón-Segundo E, Martínez-Cruz G, Ganem-Rondero A. Curcumin-loaded microemulsion: formulation, characterization, and in vitro skin penetration. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2023; 49:42-51. [PMID: 36803628 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2023.2182121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Formulation of curcumin in a microemulsion with a high loading capacity and that favors its penetration into the skin. SIGNIFICANCE Take advantage of the properties of microemulsions to promote the penetration of curcumin into the skin, with the aim of enhancing its therapeutic effects. METHODS Curcumin was formulated in microemulsions based on oleic acid (oil phase), Tween® 80 (surfactant), and Transcutol® HP (cosurfactant). The microemulsion formation area was mapped by constructing pseudo-ternary diagrams for surfactant:co-surfactant ratios 1:1, 1:2, and 2:1. Microemulsions were characterized through measurements of specific weight, refractive index, conductivity, viscosity, droplet size, and in vitro skin permeation studies. RESULTS Nine microemulsions were prepared and characterized, showing clear, stable formulations with globule size dependent on the proportion of the components. The microemulsion with the highest loading capacity (60 mg/mL), based on Tween® 80, Transcutol® HP, oleic acid, and water (40:40:10:10) was able to penetrate the viable epidermis, finding a total amount of curcumin in the receptor medium at 24 h of 10.17 ± 9.7 µg/cm2. The distribution of curcumin in the skin, visualized by confocal laser scanning microscopy, showed that the maximum amount was located between 20 and 30 µm. CONCLUSION The inclusion of curcumin in a microemulsion allows its passage into and through the skin. The localization of curcumin, especially in the viable epidermis, would be important for those cases where local conditions are sought to be treated.
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- Irene Carolina Luna-Canales
- Laboratorio de Investigación y Posgrado en Tecnología Farmacéutica (L-322, Campo 1), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico
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- Laboratorio 10, Unidad de Biomedicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Tlalnepantla, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Investigación y Posgrado en Tecnología Farmacéutica (L-322, Campo 1), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Sistemas Farmacéuticos de Liberación Modificada (L-13, UIM), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Reometría, Nave 3000, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Investigación y Posgrado en Tecnología Farmacéutica (L-322, Campo 1), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico
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Maciulis V, Ramanaviciene A, Plikusiene I. Recent Advances in Synthesis and Application of Metal Oxide Nanostructures in Chemical Sensors and Biosensors. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12244413. [PMID: 36558266 PMCID: PMC9783830 DOI: 10.3390/nano12244413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Nanostructured materials formed from metal oxides offer a number of advantages, such as large surface area, improved mechanical and other physical properties, as well as adjustable electronic properties that are important in the development and application of chemical sensors and biosensor design. Nanostructures are classified using the dimensions of the nanostructure itself and their components. In this review, various types of nanostructures classified as 0D, 1D, 2D, and 3D that were successfully applied in chemical sensors and biosensors, and formed from metal oxides using different synthesis methods, are discussed. In particular, significant attention is paid to detailed analysis and future prospects of the synthesis methods of metal oxide nanostructures and their integration in chemical sensors and biosensor design.
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- Vincentas Maciulis
- State Research Institute Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio Ave. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
- Nanotechnas–Center of Nanotechnology and Materials Science, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko Str. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Nanotechnas–Center of Nanotechnology and Materials Science, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko Str. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- State Research Institute Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio Ave. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
- Nanotechnas–Center of Nanotechnology and Materials Science, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko Str. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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Shome S, Talukdar AD, Upadhyaya H. Antibacterial activity of curcumin and its essential nanoformulations against some clinically important bacterial pathogens: A comprehensive review. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2022; 69:2357-2386. [PMID: 34826356 DOI: 10.1002/bab.2289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Multidrug-resistant bacterial infections can kill 700,000 individuals globally each year and is considered among the top 10 global health threats faced by humanity as the arsenal of antibiotics is becoming dry and alternate antibacterial molecule is in demand. Nanoparticles of curcumin exhibit appreciable broad-spectrum antibacterial activity using unique and novel mechanisms and thus the process deserves to be reviewed and further researched to clearly understand the mechanisms. Based on the antibiotic resistance, infection, and virulence potential, a list of clinically important bacteria was prepared after extensive literature survey and all recent reports on the antibacterial activity of curcumin and its nanoformulations as well as their mechanism of antibacterial action have been reviewed. Curcumin, nanocurcumin, and its nanocomposites with improved aqueous solubility and bioavailability are very potential, reliable, safe, and sustainable antibacterial molecule against clinically important bacterial species that uses multitarget mechanism such as inactivation of antioxidant enzyme, reactive oxygen species-mediated cellular damage, and inhibition of acyl-homoserine-lactone synthase necessary for quorum sensing and biofilm formation, thereby bypassing the mechanisms of bacterial antibiotic resistance. Nanoformulations of curcumin can thus be considered as a potential and sustainable antibacterial drug candidate to address the issue of antibiotic resistance.
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- Soumitra Shome
- Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants Research Laboratory, Department of Life Science and Bioinformatics, Assam University, Silchar, Assam, India
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- Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants Research Laboratory, Department of Life Science and Bioinformatics, Assam University, Silchar, Assam, India
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Fluorescent Multifunctional Organic Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery and Bioimaging: A Tutorial Review. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14112498. [PMID: 36432688 PMCID: PMC9698844 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Fluorescent organic nanoparticles (FONs) are a large family of nanostructures constituted by organic components that emit light in different spectral regions upon excitation, due to the presence of organic fluorophores. FONs are of great interest for numerous biological and medical applications, due to their high tunability in terms of composition, morphology, surface functionalization, and optical properties. Multifunctional FONs combine several functionalities in a single nanostructure (emission of light, carriers for drug-delivery, functionalization with targeting ligands, etc.), opening the possibility of using the same nanoparticle for diagnosis and therapy. The preparation, characterization, and application of these multifunctional FONs require a multidisciplinary approach. In this review, we present FONs following a tutorial approach, with the aim of providing a general overview of the different aspects of the design, preparation, and characterization of FONs. The review encompasses the most common FONs developed to date, the description of the most important features of fluorophores that determine the optical properties of FONs, an overview of the preparation methods and of the optical characterization techniques, and the description of the theoretical approaches that are currently adopted for modeling FONs. The last part of the review is devoted to a non-exhaustive selection of some recent biomedical applications of FONs.
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Che Mohamed Hussein SN, Amir Z, Jan BM, Khalil M, Azizi A. Colloidal Stability of CA, SDS and PVA Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (IONPs): Effect of Molar Ratio and Salinity. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14214787. [PMID: 36365777 PMCID: PMC9655895 DOI: 10.3390/polym14214787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (IONPs) have received unprecedented interest in various applications. The main challenges in IONPs are fluid stability due to agglomeration in a saline condition. This paper aims to investigate the colloidal stability of citric acid (CA), sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) under various molar ratios and levels of salinity. Firstly, the IONPs were synthesized using a facile co-precipitation approach. Secondly, the IONPs were coated using a simple dip-coating method by varying the molar ratio of CA, SDS and PVA. Next, the coated IONPs were characterized by using an X-ray Diffractometer (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) for the morphological and crystallographic study of coated IONPs. Finally, the coated IONPs were characterized for their zeta potential value and hydrodynamic size using a Zetasizer and their turbidity was measured using a turbidity meter. It was found that at a low salinity level, 0.07 M of CA-IONPs, a high zeta potential value, a smaller hydrodynamic size, and a high turbidity value of −40.9 mV, 192 nm and 159 NTU were observed, respectively. At a high salinity level, 1.0 M SDS-IONPs recorded a high zeta potential value of 23.63 mV, which corresponds to a smaller hydrodynamic size (3955 nm) and high turbidity result (639 NTU). These findings are beneficial for delivering cutting-edge knowledge, especially in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) applications.
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- Siti Nurliyana Che Mohamed Hussein
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam 40450, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (B.M.J.); (A.A.); Tel.: +60-173399039 (B.M.J.); +60-1161324550 (A.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam 40450, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (B.M.J.); (A.A.); Tel.: +60-173399039 (B.M.J.); +60-1161324550 (A.A.)
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Barbhuiya RI, Tinoco NN, Ramalingam S, Elsayed A, Subramanian J, Routray W, Singh A. A review of nanoparticle synthesis and application in the suppression of diseases in fruits and vegetables. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:4477-4499. [PMID: 36343386 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2142511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Fruits and vegetables are an integral part of our diet attributed to their appealing taste, flavor, and health-promoting characteristics. However, due to their high-water activity, they are susceptible to microbial spoilage and diseases at any step in the food supply chain, from pre-harvest treatment to post-harvest storage and transportation. As a result, food researchers and engineers are developing innovative technologies that can be used to reduce the loss of fruits and vegetables on-farm and during postharvest processing. The purpose of this study was to gather and discuss the scientific data on the disease-suppressive activity of nanoparticles against plant pathogens. The progress and limitations of innovative approaches for improving nanoparticles' efficiency and dependability have been studied to develop effective substitutes for synthetic chemical fungicides and pesticides, in managing disease in fruits and vegetables. The findings of this study strongly suggests that nanotechnology has the required ability for disease suppression in fruits and vegetables. Applications of specific nanoparticles under specified conditions can enhance nutrition delivery to plants, provide better antibacterial and disease suppression activity. Nanoparticles can also lessen the quantity of agrichemicals/metals released into the environment as compared to standard formulations, which is one of the most impressive advances.
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- School of Engineering, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Food Process Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, India
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- School of Engineering, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Sivasubramanian P, Chang JH, Nagendran S, Dong CD, Shkir M, Kumar M. A review on bismuth-based nanocomposites for energy and environmental applications. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 307:135652. [PMID: 35817189 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Bismuth, a heavy metal which is found to be inexpensive and at a reduced cost, is utilized in the synthesis of different nanomaterials with novel structure, remarkable physical and chemical properties, adjustable bandgap, notable efficiency for photothermal conversion. These characteristics have made this element desirable for various applications such as storage and conversion of energy, electronics, sensors, photocatalysis, and other biomedical applications. These review papers are the vital points for the students, this report guides them to the research papers which focus on the impressive development in the area of bismuth and similar nanostructures. The purpose of the present review is to discuss the various synthesis routes of bismuth-based nanomaterials along with green synthesis, different nanostructures of bismuth, their significant properties, diverse applications and directions for the upcoming research. Therefore, with these different tuneable synthesis methods of bismuth-based nanomaterials combined with their novel properties, would elucidate on the future devices based on various nanostructures of bismuth.
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- PratimaDevi Sivasubramanian
- Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung City, 413310, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung City, 413310, Taiwan.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung City, 413310, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 81157, Taiwan
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- Advanced Functional Materials & Optoelectronics Laboratory (AFMOL), Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O Box-9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia; Department of Chemistry and University Centre for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, Punjab, India
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- Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung City, 413310, Taiwan.
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Upadhyay P, Agarwal S, Upadhyay S. Hydrophobically Modified Abelmoschus esculentus Polysaccharide Based Nanoparticles and Applications: A Review. Curr Drug Discov Technol 2022; 19:e010822207168. [PMID: 35927911 DOI: 10.2174/1570163819666220801121857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Nanomaterials are indeed a nanoscale technology that deals with the creation, evaluation, fabrication, and utilization of systems at the nanometre scale by manipulating their size and shape. We consider natural polysaccharides such as promising polysaccharides, which are biodegradable, nontoxic, abundant, and inexpensive bio-polymeric precursors for preparing the materials of choice in various industries. The aim is to review different methods to produce hydrophobically modified Abelmoschus esculentus nanoparticles and study the evaluation processes of these nanoparticles as given in the literature. It proved the benefits of derivatives of gum by introducing different chemical groups. The chemical functionalization of gum mainly includes the esterification, etherification, and crosslinking reactions of the hydroxyl groups and contains a special fibre which takes sugar levels in the blood under control, providing a sugar quantity suitable for the bowels. Okra contains mucilage that helps remove poisonous chemicals and bad cholesterol, often overloads the liver. Recovering from psychological conditions, like depression, general weakness, and joint healthiness can be done with Okra. Someone additionally applied it for pulmonary inflammation, bowel irritation, and sore throat. Purgative properties okra possesses are beneficial for bowel purification. It is used to counteract the acids. Fibre okra contains a valuable nutrient for intestinal microorganisms and ensures proper intestine functionality. It also protects the mucosa of the digestive tract by covering them with an extra layer because of its alkaline nature. Nanotechnology has emerged as a critical component of pharmaceutics, with many applications in drug carriers of interest aimed at improving drug clinical outcomes such as cancer, diabetes mellitus, wound care management, atopic dermatitis, cosmeceutical, etc. Beneficial outcomes of this review are discussed briefly.
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- Prashant Upadhyay
- Faculty of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IFTM University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IFTM University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IFTM University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Das D, Bhattacharyya S, Bhattacharyya M, Mandal P. Green chemistry inspired formation of bioactive stable colloidal nanosilver and its wide-spectrum functionalised properties for sustainable industrial escalation. RESULTS IN CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2022.100533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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Lofrano G, Ubaldi F, Albarano L, Carotenuto M, Vaiano V, Valeriani F, Libralato G, Gianfranceschi G, Fratoddi I, Meric S, Guida M, Romano Spica V. Antimicrobial Effectiveness of Innovative Photocatalysts: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:2831. [PMID: 36014697 PMCID: PMC9415964 DOI: 10.3390/nano12162831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Waterborne pathogens represent one of the most widespread environmental concerns. Conventional disinfection methods, including chlorination and UV, pose several operational and environmental problems; namely, formation of potentially hazardous disinfection by-products (DBPs) and high energy consumption. Therefore, there is high demand for effective, low-cost disinfection treatments. Among advanced oxidation processes, the photocatalytic process, a form of green technology, is becoming increasingly attractive. A systematic review was carried out on the synthesis, characterization, toxicity, and antimicrobial performance of innovative engineered photocatalysts. In recent decades, various engineered photocatalysts have been developed to overcome the limits of conventional photocatalysts using different synthesis methods, and these are discussed together with the main parameters influencing the process behaviors. The potential environmental risks of engineered photocatalysts are also addressed, considering the toxicity effects presented in the literature.
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- Giusy Lofrano
- Department of Movement, Health and Human Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, Piazza Lauro De Bosis, 15, 00135 Rome, Italy; (G.L.); (F.U.); (G.G.); (V.R.S.)
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- Department of Movement, Health and Human Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, Piazza Lauro De Bosis, 15, 00135 Rome, Italy; (G.L.); (F.U.); (G.G.); (V.R.S.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Vicinale Cupa Cintia 26, 80126 Naples, Italy; (L.A.); (G.L.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy; (M.C.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy; (M.C.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Movement, Health and Human Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, Piazza Lauro De Bosis, 15, 00135 Rome, Italy; (G.L.); (F.U.); (G.G.); (V.R.S.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Vicinale Cupa Cintia 26, 80126 Naples, Italy; (L.A.); (G.L.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Movement, Health and Human Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, Piazza Lauro De Bosis, 15, 00135 Rome, Italy; (G.L.); (F.U.); (G.G.); (V.R.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Tekirdag Namik Kemal University, Corlu 59860, Turkey;
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Vicinale Cupa Cintia 26, 80126 Naples, Italy; (L.A.); (G.L.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Movement, Health and Human Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, Piazza Lauro De Bosis, 15, 00135 Rome, Italy; (G.L.); (F.U.); (G.G.); (V.R.S.)
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Mat N, Timmiati SN, Teh LP. Recent development in metal oxide-based core–shell material for CO2 capture and utilisation. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-022-02559-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hollow nanospheres constructed by ultrafine few-layered MoS 2 partially with amorphous fragments homogeneously incorporated in N-doped amorphous carbon for enhanced lithium storage performance. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 627:804-814. [PMID: 35901560 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.07.066] [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: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The rational design of ultrathin and few-layered structures for three-dimensional MoS2 nanospheres is crucial for achieving attractive lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Herein, hollow nanospheres constructed by ultrafine and few-layered MoS2 homogeneously incorporated in N-doped amorphous carbon (HUF-MoS2/NC) have been successfully synthesized as high-performance anode for LIBs. Using Mo-glycerol spheres as templates and dopamine hydrochloride as coordination ligands, hollow Mo-glycerol-polydopamine precursors are formed with Mo-containing groups which are surrounded by organic carbon species. Consequently, the MoS2 is confined to the nanoscale and grows partially amorphous fragments while being uniformly embedded in NC. This unique architecture can not only hinder the substantial restacking between MoS2 interlayers, offering more active sites, but also vastly enhance the electrical conductivity and relieve the mechanical stress ascribed to volume changes. As a result, the HUF-MoS2/NC composite anode exhibits excellent cyclic stability (980mAhg-1 after 300 cycles at 0.2Ag-1) and superior rate performance (498mAhg-1 at 5.0Ag-1) for LIBs.
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Radhakrishnan D, Mohanan S, Choi G, Choy JH, Tiburcius S, Trinh HT, Bolan S, Verrills N, Tanwar P, Karakoti A, Vinu A. The emergence of nanoporous materials in lung cancer therapy. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2022; 23:225-274. [PMID: 35875329 PMCID: PMC9307116 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2022.2052181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers, affecting more than 2.1 million people across the globe every year. A very high occurrence and mortality rate of lung cancer have prompted active research in this area with both conventional and novel forms of therapies including the use of nanomaterials based drug delivery agents. Specifically, the unique physico-chemical and biological properties of porous nanomaterials have gained significant momentum as drug delivery agents for delivering a combination of drugs or merging diagnosis with targeted therapy for cancer treatment. This review focuses on the emergence of nano-porous materials for drug delivery in lung cancer. The review analyses the currently used nanoporous materials, including inorganic, organic and hybrid porous materials for delivering drugs for various types of therapies, including chemo, radio and phototherapy. It also analyses the selected research on stimuli-responsive nanoporous materials for drug delivery in lung cancer before summarizing the various findings and projecting the future of emerging trends. This review provides a strong foundation for the current status of the research on nanoporous materials, their limitations and the potential for improving their design to overcome the unique challenges of delivering drugs for the treatment of lung cancer.
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- Deepika Radhakrishnan
- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
- Intelligent Nanohybrid Materials Laboratory (INML), Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan31116, Republic of Korea
- College of Science and Technology, Dankook University, Cheonan31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science and BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan31116, Korea
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
- Intelligent Nanohybrid Materials Laboratory (INML), Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan31116, Republic of Korea
- Course, College of Medicine, Dankook UniversityDepartment of Pre-medical, Cheonan31116, Korea
- Tokyo Tech World Research Hub Initiative (WRHI), Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama226-8503, Japan
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellness, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellness, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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Bi S, Li M, Liang Z, Li G, Yu G, Zhang J, Chen C, Yang C, Xue C, Zuo YY, Sun B. Self-assembled aluminum oxyhydroxide nanorices with superior suspension stability for vaccine adjuvant. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 627:238-246. [PMID: 35849857 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The suspension stability of aluminum-based adjuvant (Alum) plays an important role in determining the Alum-antigen interaction and vaccine efficacy. Inclusion of excipients has been shown to stabilize antigens in vaccine formulations. However, there is no mechanistic study to tune the characteristics of Alum for improved suspension stability. Herein, a library of self-assembled rice-shaped aluminum oxyhydroxide nanoadjuvants i.e., nanorices (NRs), was synthesized through intrinsically controlled crystallization and atomic coupling-mediated aggregations. The NRs exhibited superior suspension stability in both water and a saline buffer. After adsorbing hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) virus-like particles (VLPs), human papillomavirus virus (HPV) VLPs, or bovine serum albumin, NR-antigen complexes exhibited less sedimentation. Further mechanistic study demonstrated that the improved suspension stability was due to intraparticle aggregations that led to the reduction of the surface free energy. By using HBsAg in a murine vaccination model, NRs with higher aspect ratios elicited more potent humoral immune responses. Our study demonstrated that engineered control of particle aggregation provides a novel material design strategy to improve suspension stability for a diversity of biomedical applications.
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- Shisheng Bi
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, 116024 Dalian, China; School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, 116024 Dalian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, 116024 Dalian, China; School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, 116024 Dalian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, 116024 Dalian, China; School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, 116024 Dalian, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, 116024 Dalian, China; School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, 116024 Dalian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, 116024 Dalian, China; School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, 116024 Dalian, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, 116024 Dalian, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, 116024 Dalian, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, 116024 Dalian, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, 116024 Dalian, China; School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, 116024 Dalian, China.
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Nicolae-Maranciuc A, Chicea D, Chicea LM. Ag Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications-Synthesis and Characterization-A Review. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23105778. [PMID: 35628585 PMCID: PMC9146088 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23105778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Silver nanoparticles have been intensively studied over a long period of time because they exhibit antibacterial properties in infection treatments, wound healing, or drug delivery systems. The advantages that silver nanoparticles offer regarding the functionalization confer prolonged stability and make them suitable for biomedical applications. Apart from functionalization, silver nanoparticles exhibit various shapes and sizes depending on the conditions used through their fabrications and depending on their final purpose. This paper presents a review of silver nanoparticles with respect to synthesis procedures, including the polluting green synthesis. Currently, the most commonly used characterization techniques required for nanoparticles investigation in antibacterial treatments are described briefly, since silver nanoparticles possess differences in their structure or morphology.
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- Alexandra Nicolae-Maranciuc
- Research Center for Complex Physical Systems, Faculty of Sciences, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Dr. Ion Raţiu Street 5−7, 550012 Sibiu, Romania;
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- Research Center for Complex Physical Systems, Faculty of Sciences, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Dr. Ion Raţiu Street 5−7, 550012 Sibiu, Romania;
- Correspondence:
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania;
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Abbas M, Yan K, Li J, Zafar S, Hasnain Z, Aslam N, Iqbal N, Hussain SS, Usman M, Abbas M, Tahir M, Abbas S, Abbas SK, Qiulan H, Zhao X, El-Sappah AH. Agri-Nanotechnology and Tree Nanobionics: Augmentation in Crop Yield, Biosafety, and Biomass Accumulation. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:853045. [PMID: 35557864 PMCID: PMC9086278 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.853045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Nanomaterials (NMs) are the leading edge as an amazing class of materials that consists of at least one dimension in the range of 1–100 nm. NMs can be made with exceptional magnetic, electrical, and catalytic properties different from their bulk counterparts. We summarized unique features of NMs, their synthesis, and advances in agri-nanotechnology and cutting-edge nanobionics. The review describes advances in NMs including their applications, dosimetry to ensure biosafety, remote sensing of agro-forestry fields, nanofertilizers, and nanopesticides, and avoid post-harvest losses, gene delivery, and nanobionics. Tree nanobionics has enabled the synthesis and delivery of nanosensors, which enhance the rate of photosynthesis, detection of pathogens, and poisonous residues to ensure biosafety and biomass accumulation. Finally, we conclude by discussing challenges, future perspectives, and agro-ecological risks of using NMs.
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- Manzar Abbas
- School of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin, China
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- School of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin, China
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- School of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin, China
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- Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China.,Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, National Engineering Laboratory for Tree Breeding, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering College, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (NIBGE-C, PIEAS), Faisalabad, Pakistan.,Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, National Engineering Laboratory for Tree Breeding, Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding in Forest Trees and Ornamental Plants, Ministry of Education, College of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- College of Agriculture, BZU, Bahadur Sub-Campus Layyah, Layyah, Pakistan
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- School of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin, China
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- School of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin, China
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- School of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin, China.,Department of Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Ren H, Zhang Q, Zhang B, Song Q. Estimating Preferred Alkane Carbon Numbers of Nonionic Surfactants in Normalized Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Deviation Theory from Dissipative Particle Dynamics Modeling. J Phys Chem B 2022; 126:3593-3606. [PMID: 35507670 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.2c00943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The preferred alkane carbon number (PACN) in the normalized hydrophilic-lipophilic deviation (HLDN) theory is a numerical parameter and a transferable scale to characterize the amphiphilicity of surfactants, which is usually measured experimentally using the fish diagram or phase inversion temperature (PIT) methods, and the experimental measurement can only be applied to existing surfactants. Here, for the first time, we propose a procedure to estimate the PACN of CiEj nonionic surfactants directly from dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) simulation. The procedure leverages the method of moment concept to quantitatively evaluate the bending tendency of nonionic surfactant monolayers by calculating the torque density. Seven nonionic surfactants, CiEj (C6E2, C6E3, C8E3, C8E4, C10E4, C12E4, and C12E5), with known PACNs are modeled. Two surfactants, C10E4 and C6E2, were first selected to train and test the interaction parameters, and the relationship between interaction parameters and torque density was mapped for the C10E4-octane-water system using the artificial neural network (ANN) fitting approach to derive the interaction parameters giving zero torque density, then the interaction parameters were tested in the C6E2-dodecane-water system to get the final tuned interaction parameters for PACN estimation. With this procedure, we reproduce the PACN values and their trend of seven nonionic surfactants with reasonable accuracy, which opens the door for quantitative comparison of surfactant amphiphilicity and surfactant classification in silico using the PACN as a transferrable scale.
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- Hua Ren
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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Pailla SR, Sampathi S, Junnuthula V, Maddukuri S, Dodoala S, Dyawanapelly S. Brain-Targeted Intranasal Delivery of Zotepine Microemulsion: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14050978. [PMID: 35631564 PMCID: PMC9145021 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14050978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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The purpose of our study was to improve the solubility, bioavailability, and efficacy of zotepine (ZTP) by brain-targeted intranasal delivery of microemulsion (ME) and its physicochemical properties, the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters were evaluated. The optimized ME formulations contain 10% w/w of oil (Capmul MCM C8, monoglycerides, and diglycerides of caprylic acid), 50% w/w of Smix (Labrasol and Transcutol HP, and 40% w/w of water resulting in a globule size of 124.6 ±3.52 nm with low polydispersity index (PDI) (0.212 ± 0.013) and 2.8-fold higher permeation coefficient through porcine nasal mucosa compared to pure drug. In vitro cell line studies on RPMI 2650, Beas-2B, and Neuro-2A revealed ZTP-ME as safe. ZTP-ME administered intranasally showed higher AUC0-t24 (18.63 ± 1.33 h x µg/g) in the brain by approximately 4.3-fold than oral ME (4.30 ± 0.92 h × µg/g) and 7.7-fold than intravenous drug solutions (2.40 ± 0.36 h × µg/g). In vivo anti-schizophrenic activity was conducted using catalepsy test scores, the formulation showed better efficacy via the intranasal route; furthermore, there was no inflammation or hemorrhage in the nasal cavity. The results concluded that the ZTP microemulsion as a safe and effective strategy could greatly enhance brain distribution by intranasal administration.
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- Sravanthi Reddy Pailla
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad 500037, India;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad 500037, India;
- GITAM School of Pharmacy, GITAM Deemed to be University, Hyderabad 502329, India;
- Correspondence: or (S.S.); (V.J.); (S.D.)
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- Drug Research Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Viikinkaari 5 E, 00790 Helsinki, Finland
- Correspondence: or (S.S.); (V.J.); (S.D.)
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- GITAM School of Pharmacy, GITAM Deemed to be University, Hyderabad 502329, India;
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati 517502, India;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai 400019, India
- Correspondence: or (S.S.); (V.J.); (S.D.)
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Shahzad MA, Masood HT, Warsi MF, Gilani ZA, Alsubaie AS, Mahmoud KH, El-Bahy SM, El-Bahy ZM, Khan MA, Asghar M. Impact of Nd 3+ and Ni 2+ dopants on the structural, electrical and dielectric behaviour of PbZrO 3 nanocrystalline material. JOURNAL OF TAIBAH UNIVERSITY FOR SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/16583655.2022.2061782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Muhammad Asim Shahzad
- Department of Physics, University of Sahiwal, Sahiwal, Pakistan
- Department of Chemistry, Turabah University College, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, College of Khurma University College, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Khurma University College, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Turabah University College, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
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- Institute of Physics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
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Peng R, Khan MA, Wu J, Chen Z. In Situ Dielectric Spectroscopy Monitoring of Silica Nanoparticle Synthesis in Cationic Water-in-Oil Microemulsions. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:4121-4128. [PMID: 35333536 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In situ monitoring of microemulsion-based nanoparticle synthesis is significant for understanding the particle formation mechanism and for advancing controlled nanoparticle synthesis by this means. In this study, the processes of silica nanoparticle synthesis in a CTAB/n-hexanol/cyclohexane/ammonia microemulsion were monitored via dielectric spectroscopy in situ and in real time, with the influences of the water content and precursor concentration being considered. Two dielectric relaxations in addition to a water-induced one were observed in the frequency range of 1 MHz to 3 GHz, which persist throughout the synthesis processes. It is suggested that the lower-frequency relaxation is ascribed to interfacial polarization and the higher-frequency one is caused by the orientational polarization of the ion pair consisting of a counterion and a surfactant polar group. The latter and water-induced relaxations were found to be barely changed during the synthesis processes, while the former changes obviously with synthesis time. The evolution of the lower-frequency relaxation and direct current conductivity with synthesis time are presented and discussed, on the basis of which the particle formation process is inspected from a dielectric spectroscopic point of view.
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- Rui Peng
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Natural Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Natural Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Natural Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Natural Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China
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Engineered Nanoparticle-Protein Interactions Influence Protein Structural Integrity and Biological Significance. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12071214. [PMID: 35407332 PMCID: PMC9002493 DOI: 10.3390/nano12071214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) are artificially synthesized particles with unique physicochemical properties. ENPs are being extensively used in several consumer items, elevating the probability of ENP exposure to biological systems. ENPs interact with various biomolecules like lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, where proteins are most susceptible. The ENP-protein interactions are mostly studied for corona formation and its effect on the bio-reactivity of ENPs, however, an in-depth understanding of subsequent interactive effects on proteins, such as alterations in their structure, conformation, free energy, and folding is still required. The present review focuses on ENP-protein interactions and the subsequent effects on protein structure and function followed by the therapeutic potential of ENPs for protein misfolding diseases.
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Gao Y, Zhang Y, Hong Y, Wu F, Shen L, Wang Y, Lin X. Multifunctional Role of Silica in Pharmaceutical Formulations. AAPS PharmSciTech 2022; 23:90. [PMID: 35296944 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-022-02237-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Due to the high surface area, adjustable surface and pore structures, and excellent biocompatibility, nano- and micro-sized silica have certainly attracted the attention of many researchers in the medical fields. This review focuses on the multifunctional roles of silica in different pharmaceutical formulations including solid preparations, liquid drugs, and advanced drug delivery systems. For traditional solid preparations, it can improve compactibility and flowability, promote disintegration, adjust hygroscopicity, and prevent excessive adhesion. As for liquid drugs and preparations, like volatile oil, ethers, vitamins, and self-emulsifying drug delivery systems, silica with adjustable pore structures is a good adsorbent for solidification. Also, silica with various particle sizes, surface characteristics, pore structure, and surface modification controlled by different synthesis methods has gained wide attention owing to its unparalleled advantages for drug delivery and disease diagnosis. We also collate the latest pharmaceutical applications of silica sorted out by formulations. Finally, we point out the thorny issues for application and survey future trends pertaining to silica in an effort to provide a comprehensive overview of its future development in the medical fields. Graphical Abstract.
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Fu Y, Xiao S, Liu S, Chang Y, Ma R, Zhang Z, He J. Atomistic Insights into the Droplet Size Evolution during Self-Microemulsification. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:3129-3138. [PMID: 35238580 PMCID: PMC8928481 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c03099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Microemulsions have been attracting great attention for their importance in various fields, including nanomaterial fabrication, food industry, drug delivery, and enhanced oil recovery. Atomistic insights into the self-microemulsifying process and the underlying mechanisms are crucial for the design and tuning of the size of microemulsion droplets toward applications. In this work, coarse-grained models were used to investigate the role that droplet sizes played in the preliminary self-microemulsifying process. Time evolution of liquid mixtures consisting of several hundreds of water/surfactant/oil droplets was resolved in large-scale simulations. By monitoring the size variation of the microemulsion droplets in the self-microemulsifying process, the dynamics of diameter distribution of water/surfactant/oil droplets were studied. The underlying mass transport mechanisms responsible for droplet size evolution and stability were elucidated. Specifically, temperature effects on the droplet size were clarified. This work provides the knowledge of the self-microemulsification of water-in-oil microemulsions at the nanoscale. The results are expected to serve as guidelines for practical strategies for preparing a microemulsion system with desirable droplet sizes and properties.
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