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Jadoon L, Gul A, Fatima H, Babar MM. Nano-elicitation and hydroponics: a synergism to enhance plant productivity and secondary metabolism. PLANTA 2024; 259:80. [PMID: 38436711 DOI: 10.1007/s00425-024-04353-x] [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: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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MAIN CONCLUSION This review has explored the importance of using a synergistic approach of nano-elicitation and hydroponics to improve plant growth and metabolite production. Furthermore, it emphasizes the significance of green nanotechnology and eco-friendly practices while utilizing this approach to promote the development of a sustainable agriculture system. Nano-elicitation stimulates metabolic processes in plants using nanoparticles (NPs) as elicitors. The stimulation of these biochemical processes can enhance plant yield and productivity, along with the production of secondary metabolites. Nanoparticles have garnered the attention of scientific community because of their unique characteristics, such as incredibly small size and large surface-to-volume ratio, which make them effective elicitors. Hydroponic systems, which optimize growing conditions to increase plant production, are typically used to study the effect of elicitors. By integrating these two approaches, the qualitative and quantitative output of plants can be increased while employing minimal resources. As the global demand for high-quality crops and bioactive compounds surges, embracing this synergistic approach alongside sustainable farming practices can pave the way for resilient agricultural systems, ensuring food security and fostering an eco-friendly environment.
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- Linta Jadoon
- Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan.
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- Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan.
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Aly Khalil AM, Saied E, Mekky AE, Saleh AM, Al Zoubi OM, Hashem AH. Green biosynthesis of bimetallic selenium-gold nanoparticles using Pluchea indica leaves and their biological applications. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 11:1294170. [PMID: 38274007 PMCID: PMC10809157 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1294170] [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: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Increasing bacterial resistance and the negative impact of currently used antibacterial agents have produced the need for novel antibacterial agents and anticancer drugs. In this regard, nanotechnology could provide safer and more efficient therapeutic agents. The main methods for nanoparticle production are chemical and physical approaches that are often costly and environmentally unsafe. In the current study, Pluchea indica leaf extract was used for the biosynthesis of bimetallic selenium-gold nanoparticles (Se-Au BNPs) for the first time. Phytochemical examinations revealed that P. indica leaf extract includes 90.25 mg/g dry weight (DW) phenolics, 275.53 mg/g DW flavonoids, and 26.45 mg/g DW tannins. X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering (DLS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) techniques were employed to characterize Se-Au BNPs. Based on UV-vis spectra, the absorbance of Se-Au BNPs peaked at 238 and 374 nm. In SEM imaging, Se-Au BNPs emerged as bright particles, and both Au and Se were uniformly distributed throughout the P. indica leaf extract. XRD analysis revealed that the average size of Se-Au BNPs was 45.97 nm. The Se-Au BNPs showed antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus subtilis, with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of 31.25, 15.62, 31.25, and 3.9 μg/mL, respectively. Surprisingly, a cytotoxicity assay revealed that the IC50 value toward the Wi 38 normal cell line was 116.8 μg/mL, implying that all of the MICs described above could be used safely. More importantly, Se-Au BNPs have shown higher anticancer efficacy against human breast cancer cells (MCF7), with an IC50 value of 13.77 μg/mL. In conclusion, this paper is the first to provide data on the effective utilization of P. indica leaf extract in the biosynthesis of biologically active Se-Au BNPs.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science Yanbu, Taibah University, Medina, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science Yanbu, Taibah University, Medina, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Al-Gethami W, Qamar MA, Shariq M, Alaghaz ANMA, Farhan A, Areshi AA, Alnasir MH. Emerging environmentally friendly bio-based nanocomposites for the efficient removal of dyes and micropollutants from wastewater by adsorption: a comprehensive review. RSC Adv 2024; 14:2804-2834. [PMID: 38234871 PMCID: PMC10792434 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06501d] [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: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Water scarcity will worsen due to population growth, urbanization, and climate change. Addressing this issue requires developing energy-efficient and cost-effective water purification technologies. One approach is to use biomass to make bio-based materials (BBMs) with valuable attributes. This aligns with the goal of environmental conservation and waste management. Furthermore, the use of biomass is advantageous because it is readily available, economical, and has minimal secondary environmental impact. Biomass materials are ideal for water purification because they are abundant and contain important functional groups like hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amino groups. Functional groups are important for modifying and absorbing contaminants in water. Single-sourced biomass has limitations such as weak mechanical strength, limited adsorption capacity, and chemical instability. Investing in research and development is crucial for the development of efficient methods to produce BBMs and establish suitable water purification application models. This review covers BBM production, modification, functionalization, and their applications in wastewater treatment. These applications include oil-water separation, membrane filtration, micropollutant removal, and organic pollutant elimination. This review explores the production processes and properties of BBMs from biopolymers, highlighting their potential for water treatment applications. Furthermore, this review discusses the future prospects and challenges of developing BBMs for water treatment and usage. Finally, this review highlights the importance of BBMs in solving water purification challenges and encourages innovative solutions in this field.
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- Wafa Al-Gethami
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Taif University Al-Hawiah, PO Box 11099 Taif City Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, University of Management and Technology Lahore 54770 Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Jazan University Jazan 45142 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad 38040 Pakistan
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- Samtah General Hospital, Ministry of Health Jazan 86735 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, RIPHAH International University Islamabad 44000 Pakistan
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Kiarashi M, Mahamed P, Ghotbi N, Tadayonfard A, Nasiri K, Kazemi P, Badkoobeh A, Yasamineh S, Joudaki A. Spotlight on therapeutic efficiency of green synthesis metals and their oxide nanoparticles in periodontitis. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:21. [PMID: 38183090 PMCID: PMC10770920 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02284-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024] Open
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Periodontitis, one of the most prevalent dental diseases, causes the loss of bone and gum tissue that hold teeth in place. Several bacteria, commonly present in clinically healthy oral cavities, may induce and perpetuate periodontitis when their concentration rises in the gingival sulcus. Antibacterial effect against various Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, including pathogenic and drug-resistant ones, has been shown for several distinct transient metal and metal oxide NPs. Therefore, NPs may be used in biomedicine to treat periodontal problems and in nanotechnology to inhibit the development of microorganisms. Instead of using harmful chemicals or energy-intensive machinery, biosynthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) has been suggested. To produce metal and metal oxide NPs, the ideal technique is "Green" synthesis because of its low toxicity and safety for human health and the environment. Gold NPs (AuNPs) appear to be less toxic to mammalian cells than other nanometals because their antibacterial activity is not dependent on reactive oxygen species (ROS). AgNPs also possess chemical stability, catalytic activity, and superior electrical and thermal conductivity, to name a few of their other advantageous characteristics. It was observed that zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs and copper (Cu) NPs exhibited discernible inhibitory effects against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial strains, respectively. ZnO NPs demonstrated bactericidal activity against the microorganisms responsible for periodontitis. Medications containing magnetic NPs are highly effective against multidrug-resistant bacterial and fungal infections. The titanium dioxide (TiO2) NPs are implicated in elevating salivary peroxidase activity in individuals diagnosed with chronic periodontitis. Furthermore, specific metallic NPs have the potential to enhance the antimicrobial efficacy of periodontitis treatments when combined. Therefore, these NPs, as well as their oxide NPs, are only some of the metals and metal oxides that have been synthesized in environmentally friendly ways and shown to have therapeutic benefits against periodontitis.
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- Mohammad Kiarashi
- College of Dentistry, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- General Dentist, Isfahan Azad University, School of Dentistry, Isfahan, Iran
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- Maxillofacial prosthetics fellow, Postgraduate department of prosthodontics, Dental Faculty,Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Dentistry, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Azad Researchers, Viro-Biotech, Tehran, Iran.
- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorram Abad, Lorestan, Iran.
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Vijayaram S, Razafindralambo H, Sun YZ, Vasantharaj S, Ghafarifarsani H, Hoseinifar SH, Raeeszadeh M. Applications of Green Synthesized Metal Nanoparticles - a Review. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:360-386. [PMID: 37046039 PMCID: PMC10097525 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03645-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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Green nanotechnology is an emerging field of science that focuses on the production of nanoparticles by living cells through biological pathways. This topic plays an extremely imperative responsibility in various fields, including pharmaceuticals, nuclear energy, fuel and energy, electronics, and bioengineering. Biological processes by green synthesis tools are more suitable to develop nanoparticles ranging from 1 to 100 nm compared to other related methods, owing to their safety, eco-friendliness, non-toxicity, and cost-effectiveness. In particular, the metal nanoparticles are synthesized by top-down and bottom-up approaches through various techniques like physical, chemical, and biological methods. Their characterization is very vital and the confirmation of nanoparticle traits is done by various instrumentation analyses such as UV-Vis spectrophotometry (UV-Vis), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), atomic force microscopy (AFM), annular dark-field imaging (HAADF), and intracranial pressure (ICP). In this review, we provide especially information on green synthesized metal nanoparticles, which are helpful to improve biomedical and environmental applications. In particular, the methods and conditions of plant-based synthesis, characterization techniques, and applications of green silver, gold, iron, selenium, and copper nanoparticles are overviewed.
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- ProBioLab, Teaching and Research Centre, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liege, Liège, Belgium
- BioEcoAgro Joint Research Unit, TERRA Teaching and Research Centre, Microbial Processes and Interactions, Gembloux AgroBio Tech/Université de Liège, Gembloux, Belgium, University of Liege, Liège, Belgium
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- Fisheries College, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, China.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, 641028, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
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- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran
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Hashem AH, El-Sayyad GS, Al-Askar AA, Marey SA, AbdElgawad H, Abd-Elsalam KA, Saied E. Watermelon Rind Mediated Biosynthesis of Bimetallic Selenium-Silver Nanoparticles: Characterization, Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activities. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3288. [PMID: 37765453 PMCID: PMC10535481 DOI: 10.3390/plants12183288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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One of the most hazardous diseases that influences human health globally is microbial infection. Therefore, bimetallic nanoparticles have received much attention for controlling microbial infections in the current decade. In the present study, bimetallic selenium-silver nanoparticles (Se-Ag NPs) were effectively biosynthesized using watermelon rind WR extract through the green technique for the first time. UV-visible spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) methods were used to characterize the produced NPs. The results indicated that the bimetallic Se-Ag NPs had synergistic antimicrobial activity at low concentrations, which helped to reduce the toxicity of Ag NPs after the bimetallic Se-Ag NPs preparation and increase their great potential. Se-Ag NPs with sizes ranging from 18.3 nm to 49.6 nm were detected by TEM. Se-Ag NP surfaces were uniformly visible in the SEM picture. The cytotoxicity of bimetallic Se-Ag NPs was assessed against the Wi38 normal cell line to check their safety, where the IC50 was 168.42 µg/mL. The results showed that bimetallic Se-Ag NPs had antibacterial action against Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella oxytoca, Bacillus subtilis, and Staphylococcus aureus with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 12.5 to 50 µg/mL. Additionally, bimetallic Se-Ag NPs had promising anticancer activity toward the MCF7 cancerous cell line, where the IC50 was 21.6 µg/mL. In conclusion, bimetallic Se-Ag NPs were biosynthesized for the first time using WR extract, which had strong antibacterial, antifungal and anticancer properties.
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- Amr H. Hashem
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City 11884, Cairo, Egypt
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- Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahram Canadian University, 6th of October City 12451, Giza, Egypt;
- Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Galala University, New Galala City 43511, Suez, Egypt
- Drug Microbiology Lab., Drug Radiation Research Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo 13759, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.-A.); (S.A.M.)
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.-A.); (S.A.M.)
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- Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research (IMPRES), Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza 12619, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City 11884, Cairo, Egypt
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Liu P, Long H, Cheng H, Liang M, Liu Z, Han Z, Guo Z, Shi H, Sun M, He S. Highly-efficient synthesis of biogenic selenium nanoparticles by Bacillus paramycoides and their antibacterial and antioxidant activities. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1227619. [PMID: 37593323 PMCID: PMC10429174 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1227619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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Introduction: Bacillus species are known for their ability to produce nanoparticles with various potential applications. Methods: In this study, we present a facile approach for the green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles (Se NPs) using the biogenic selenate-reducing bacterium Bacillus paramycoides 24522. We optimized the growth conditions and sodium selenite reduction efficiency (SSRE) of B. paramycoides 24522 using a response surface approach. Results: Se NPs were synthesized by reducing selenite ions with B. paramycoides 24522 at 37 °C, pH 6, and 140 r/min, resulting in stable red-colored Se NPs and maximal SSRE (99.12%). The synthesized Se NPs demonstrated lethality against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli with MICs of 400 and 600 μg/mL, and MBCs of 600 and 800 μg/mL, respectively, indicating the potential of Se NPs as antibacterial agents. Furthermore, the Se NPs showed promising antioxidant capabilities through scavenging DPPH radicals and reducing power. Discussion: This study highlights the environmentally friendly production of Se NPs using B. paramycoides 24522 and their possible applications in addressing selenium pollution, as well as in the fields of environment and biotechnology.
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- Pei Liu
- Faculty of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Construction Laboratory of Probiotics Preparation, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Construction Laboratory of Probiotics Preparation, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Construction Laboratory of Probiotics Preparation, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Construction Laboratory of Probiotics Preparation, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Construction Laboratory of Probiotics Preparation, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Eco-Agricultural Biotechnology around Hongze Lake, School of Life Science, Huaiyin Normal University, Huaian, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Construction Laboratory of Probiotics Preparation, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Construction Laboratory of Probiotics Preparation, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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- Huai’an Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Huaian, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Construction Laboratory of Probiotics Preparation, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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Ehsani A, Nejatbakhsh S, Soodmand AM, Farshchi ME, Aghdasinia H. High-performance catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol using M-BDC (M = Ag, Co, Cr, Mn, and Zr) metal-organic frameworks. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 227:115736. [PMID: 36963712 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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The catalytic activity of pure metal nanoparticles is always limited by aggregation during the reaction. Therefore, promising candidates such as metal-organic frameworks possess benefits due to their 3D porous structures, high stability, and high specific surface area. In this study, effective and reusable catalysts based on M-BDC metal-organic frameworks were synthesized utilizing five different coordinating metal ions (M = Ag, Co, Cr, Mn, and Zr) as metal nodes and 1-4-benzene dicarboxylic acid (BDC) as an organic linker and used in catalytic reduction of 4-Nitrophenol (4-NP) to 4-Aminophenol (4-AP) for the first time. The as-prepared catalysts were characterized using SEM, EDX, XRD, and FTIR techniques. Based on catalytic performance, Co-BDC showed the best catalytic efficiency compared to the other M-BDC MOF catalysts with a conversion yield of about 99.25 in 2 min. All of the catalysts could catalyze the complete reduction of 4-NP to 4-AP at different reaction times (2-10); however, Mn-BDC could not finish the catalytic reduction reaction even after 20 min. The two more efficient catalysts including Co-BDC and Cr-BDC demonstrated high stability and reusability (more than 85% catalytic efficiency) even after 5 cycles.
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- Atefeh Ehsani
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Tabriz, 51666-16471, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Tabriz, 51666-16471, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Tabriz, 51666-16471, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Tabriz, 51666-16471, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Tabriz, 51666-16471, Tabriz, Iran.
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Wu M, Qi C, Chen Q, Liu H. Evaluating the metal recovery potential of coal fly ash based on sequential extraction and machine learning. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 224:115546. [PMID: 36828251 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115546] [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: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Given the depletion of metal resources and the potential leaching of toxic elements from solid waste, secondary recovery of metal from solid waste is essential to achieve coordinated development of resources and the environment. In this study, hybrid models combining the gradient boosting decision tree and particle swarm optimization algorithm were constructed and compared based on two different datasets. Additionally, a new, quantitative evaluation index for metal recovery potential (MRP) was proposed. The results showed that the model constructed using more elemental properties could more accurately predict metal fractions in coal fly ash (CFA) with an R2 value of 0.88 achieved on the testing set. The MRP index revealed that the DAT sample had the greatest recovery potential (MRP = 43,311.70). Ca was easier to recover due to its high concentration and presence mostly in soluble fractions. Model post-analysis highlighted that the elemental properties and total concentrations generally exerted a greater influence on the metal fractions. The innovative evaluation strategy based on machine learning and sequential extraction presented in this work provides an important reference for maximizing metal recovery from CFA to achieve environmental and economic benefits with the goal of sustainable development.
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- Mengting Wu
- School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China; School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China.
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- School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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Nguyen DTC, Tran TV, Nguyen TTT, Nguyen DH, Alhassan M, Lee T. New frontiers of invasive plants for biosynthesis of nanoparticles towards biomedical applications: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 857:159278. [PMID: 36216068 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Above 1000 invasive species have been growing and developing ubiquitously on Earth. With extremely vigorous adaptability, strong reproduction, and spreading powers, invasive species have posed an alarming threat to indigenous plants, water quality, soil, as well as biodiversity. It was estimated that an economic loss of billions of dollars or equivalent to 1 % of gross domestic product as a consequence of lost crops, control efforts, and damage costs caused by invasive plants in the United States. While eradicating invasive plants from the ecosystems is practically infeasible, taking advantage of invasive plants as a sustainable, locally available, and zero-cost source to provide valuable phytochemicals for bionanoparticles fabrication is worth considering. Here, we review the harms, benefits, and role of invasive species as important botanical sources to extract natural compounds such as piceatannol, resveratrol, and quadrangularin-A, flavonoids, and triterpenoids, which are linked tightly to the formation and application of bionanoparticles. As expected, the invasive plant-mediated bionanoparticles have exhibited outstanding antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, and antioxidant activities. The mechanism of biomedical activities of the invasive plant-mediated bionanoparticles was insightfully addressed and discussed. We also expect that this review not only contributes to efforts to combat invasive plant species but also opens new frontiers of bionanoparticles in the biomedical applications, therapeutic treatment, and smart agriculture.
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- Duyen Thi Cam Nguyen
- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City 755414, Viet Nam; NTT Hi-Tech Institute, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City 755414, Viet Nam.
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- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City 755414, Viet Nam.
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- Faculty of Science, Nong Lam University, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam
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- Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Viet Nam
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; Department of Chemistry, Sokoto State University, PMB 2134, Airport Road, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental and Marine, Pukyong National University, 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea.
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Mathew AT, Saravanakumar MP. Removal of micropollutants through bio-based materials as a transition to circular bioeconomy: Treatment processes involved, perspectives and bottlenecks. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 214:114150. [PMID: 36007569 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114150] [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: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The recent increase in micropollutant levels in water bodies is a growing concern globally. The generation of new materials and techniques for wastewater treatment often involves the release of hazardous wastes and the utilization of energy related to it. This can be resolved by the synthesis of bio-based materials through the use of already released wastes and naturally occurring components, adding their value as reusable resources. These bio-based materials find wide applications for micropollutant elimination and energy tapping due to the presence of various functional groups, large surface area, high stability, and reusability. The processes involved in micropollutant elimination through biomaterials generally include adsorption and degradation. These treatment processes are suggested to depend on various operational parameters like pH, temperature, dose, reaction time, presence of other contaminants, ions, etc. in the system, which may influence the process efficiency. Understanding the potential of bio-based materials many steps can be taken towards its large-scale application to upgrade wastewater treatment plants for micropollutant elimination. Furthermore, the recent advances of bio-based materials in energy storage and conversion have widened its scope for implementation in a circular bioeconomy. The bottlenecks towards such a transition and future recommendations are also presented and discussed.
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- Annu T Mathew
- Department of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, VIT, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India.
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- Department of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, VIT, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India.
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Nguyen TMH, Shin SG, Choi HW, Bark CW. Recent advances in self-powered and flexible UVC photodetectors. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2022; 2:20210078. [PMID: 37325501 PMCID: PMC10190973 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20210078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Ultraviolet-C (UVC) radiation is employed in various applications, including irreplaceable applications in military and civil fields, such as missile guidance, flame detection, partial discharge detection, disinfection, and wireless communication. Although most modern electronics are based on Si, UVC detection technology remains a unique exception because the short wavelength of UV radiation makes efficient detection with Si difficult. In this review, recent challenges in obtaining ideal UVC photodetectors with various materials and various forms are introduced. An ideal photodetector must satisfy the following requirements: high sensitivity, fast response speed, high on/off photocurrent ratio, good regional selectivity, outstanding reproducibility, and superior thermal and photo stabilities. UVC detection is still in its infancy compared to the detection of UVA as well as other photon spectra, and recent research has focused on different key components, including the configuration, material, and substrate, to acquire battery-free, super-sensitive, ultra-stable, ultra-small, and portable UVC photodetectors. We introduce and discuss the strategies for fabricating self-powered UVC photodetectors on flexible substrates in terms of the structure, material, and direction of incoming radiation. We also explain the physical mechanisms of self-powered devices with various architectures. Finally, we present a brief outlook that discusses the challenges and future strategies for deep-UVC photodetectors.
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- Thi My Huyen Nguyen
- Department of Electrical Engineering Gachon University Seongnam Gyeonggi Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering Gachon University Seongnam Gyeonggi Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering Gachon University Seongnam Gyeonggi Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering Gachon University Seongnam Gyeonggi Republic of Korea
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Duan Y, Tarafdar A, Kumar V, Ganeshan P, Rajendran K, Shekhar Giri B, Gómez-García R, Li H, Zhang Z, Sindhu R, Binod P, Pandey A, Taherzadeh MJ, Sarsaiya S, Jain A, Kumar Awasthi M. Sustainable biorefinery approaches towards circular economy for conversion of biowaste to value added materials and future perspectives. FUEL 2022; 325:124846. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2022.124846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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Biowaste-Derived Carbon Dots: A Perspective on Biomedical Potentials. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27196186. [PMID: 36234727 PMCID: PMC9573568 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Today, sustainable and natural resources including biowastes have been considered attractive starting materials for the fabrication of biocompatible and biodegradable carbon dots (CDs) due to the benefits of availability, low cost, biorenewability, and environmentally benign attributes. These carbonaceous nanomaterials have been widely explored in the field of sensing/imaging, optoelectronics, photocatalysis, drug/gene delivery, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and cancer theranostics. Designing multifunctional biowaste-derived CDs with a high efficacy-to-toxicity ratio for sustained and targeted drug delivery, along with imaging potentials, opens a new window of opportunity toward theranostic applications. However, crucial challenges regarding the absorption/emission wavelength, up-conversion emission/multiphoton fluorescence mechanisms, and phosphorescence of these CDs still need to be addressed to attain the maximum functionality and efficacy. Future studies ought to focus on optimizing the synthesis techniques/conditions, evaluating the influence of nucleation/growth process on structures/properties, controlling their morphology/size, and finding the photoluminescence mechanisms. Reproducibility of synthesis techniques is another critically important factor that needs to be addressed in the future. Herein, the recent developments related to the biowaste-derived CDs with respect to their biomedical applications are deliberated, focusing on important challenges and future perspectives.
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Razavi R, Basij M, Beitollahi H, Panahandeh S. Experimental and theoretical investigation of acetamiprid adsorption on nano carbons and novel PVC membrane electrode for acetamiprid measurement. Sci Rep 2022; 12:12145. [PMID: 35840789 PMCID: PMC9287318 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-16459-x] [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: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Acetamiprid removal was investigated by synthesized Graphene oxide, multiwall nanotube and graphite from an aqueous solution. For this propose, FT-IR, XRD, UV–Vis, SEM and EDS were used to characterize the synthesized nano adsorbents and to determine the removal process. A novel PVC membrane electrode as selective electrode made for determining the concentration of acetamiprid. Batch adsorption studies were conducted to investigate the effect of temperature, initial acetamiprid concentration, adsorbent type and contact time as important adsorption parameters. The maximum equilibrium time was found to be 15 min for graphene oxide. The kinetics studies showed that the adsorption of acetamiprid followed the pseudo-second-order kinetics mechnism. All the adsorption equilibrium data were well fitted to the Langmuir isotherm model and maximum monolayer adsorption capacity 99 percent. Docking data of adsorption have resulted in the same as experimental data in good manner and confirmed the adsorption process.
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- Razieh Razavi
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Jiroft, Jiroft, Iran.
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jiroft, Jiroft, Iran.
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- Environment Department, Institute of Science and High Technology and Environmental Sciences, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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Brar KK, Raheja Y, Chadha BS, Magdouli S, Brar SK, Yang YH, Bhatia SK, Koubaa A. A paradigm shift towards production of sustainable bioenergy and advanced products from Cannabis/hemp biomass in Canada. BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY 2022; 14:1-22. [PMID: 35342682 PMCID: PMC8934023 DOI: 10.1007/s13399-022-02570-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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The global cannabis (Cannabis sativa) market was 17.7 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach up to 40.6 billion by 2024. Canada is the 2nd nation to legalize cannabis with a massive sale of $246.9 million in the year 2021. Waste cannabis biomass is managed using disposal strategies (i.e., incineration, aerobic/anaerobic digestion, composting, and shredding) that are not good enough for long-term environmental sustainability. On the other hand, greenhouse gas emissions and the rising demand for petroleum-based fuels pose a severe threat to the environment and the circular economy. Cannabis biomass can be used as a feedstock to produce various biofuels and biochemicals. Various research groups have reported production of ethanol 9.2-20.2 g/L, hydrogen 13.5 mmol/L, lipids 53.3%, biogas 12%, and biochar 34.6% from cannabis biomass. This review summarizes its legal and market status (production and consumption), the recent advancements in the lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) pre-treatment (deep eutectic solvents (DES), and ionic liquids (ILs) known as "green solvents") followed by enzymatic hydrolysis using glycosyl hydrolases (GHs) for the efficient conversion efficiency of pre-treated biomass. Recent advances in the bioconversion of hemp into oleochemicals, their challenges, and future perspectives are outlined. A comprehensive insight is provided on the trends and developments of metabolic engineering strategies to improve product yield. The thermochemical processing of disposed-off hemp lignin into bio-oil, bio-char, synthesis gas, and phenol is also discussed. Despite some progress, barricades still need to be met to commercialize advanced biofuels and compete with traditional fuels.
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- Kamalpreet Kaur Brar
- Department of Civil Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, North York, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Canada
- Centre Technologique Des Residue Industriels (CTRI), 433 Boulevard du college, Rouyn-Noranda, J9X0E1 Canada
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- Department of Microbiology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 143005 India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, North York, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Canada
- Centre Technologique Des Residue Industriels (CTRI), 433 Boulevard du college, Rouyn-Noranda, J9X0E1 Canada
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, North York, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Canada
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- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029 Republic of Korea
- Institute for Ubiquitous Information Technology and Applications, Seoul, 05029 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029 Republic of Korea
- Institute for Ubiquitous Information Technology and Applications, Seoul, 05029 Republic of Korea
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- Institut de Recherche Sur Les Forêts, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Université, Rouyn-Noranda, 445 Boulevard de l’ Université, Rouyn-Noranda, QC J9X5E4 Canada
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Yanchatuña Aguayo OP, Mouheb L, Villota Revelo K, Vásquez-Ucho PA, Pawar PP, Rahman A, Jeffryes C, Terencio T, Dahoumane SA. Biogenic Sulfur-Based Chalcogenide Nanocrystals: Methods of Fabrication, Mechanistic Aspects, and Bio-Applications. Molecules 2022; 27:458. [PMID: 35056773 PMCID: PMC8779671 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27020458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Bio-nanotechnology has emerged as an efficient and competitive methodology for the production of added-value nanomaterials (NMs). This review article gathers knowledge gleaned from the literature regarding the biosynthesis of sulfur-based chalcogenide nanoparticles (S-NPs), such as CdS, ZnS and PbS NPs, using various biological resources, namely bacteria, fungi including yeast, algae, plant extracts, single biomolecules, and viruses. In addition, this work sheds light onto the hypothetical mechanistic aspects, and discusses the impact of varying the experimental parameters, such as the employed bio-entity, time, pH, and biomass concentration, on the obtained S-NPs and, consequently, on their properties. Furthermore, various bio-applications of these NMs are described. Finally, key elements regarding the whole process are summed up and some hints are provided to overcome encountered bottlenecks towards the improved and scalable production of biogenic S-NPs.
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- Oscar P. Yanchatuña Aguayo
- School of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Hacienda San José s/n, San Miguel de Urcuquí 100119, Ecuador; (O.P.Y.A.); (K.V.R.); (P.A.V.-U.)
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- Laboratoire de Recherche de Chimie Appliquée et de Génie Chimique, Hasnaoua I, Université Mouloud Mammeri B.P.17 RP, Tizi-Ouzou 15000, Algeria;
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- School of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Hacienda San José s/n, San Miguel de Urcuquí 100119, Ecuador; (O.P.Y.A.); (K.V.R.); (P.A.V.-U.)
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- School of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Hacienda San José s/n, San Miguel de Urcuquí 100119, Ecuador; (O.P.Y.A.); (K.V.R.); (P.A.V.-U.)
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- Nanobiomaterials and Bioprocessing Laboratory (NABLAB), Dan F. Smith Department of Chemical Engineering, Lamar University, P.O. Box 10051, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA; (P.P.P.); (C.J.)
- Center for Midstream Management and Science, Lamar University, 211 Redbird Ln., P.O. Box 10888, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA;
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- Center for Midstream Management and Science, Lamar University, 211 Redbird Ln., P.O. Box 10888, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA;
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- Nanobiomaterials and Bioprocessing Laboratory (NABLAB), Dan F. Smith Department of Chemical Engineering, Lamar University, P.O. Box 10051, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA; (P.P.P.); (C.J.)
- Center for Advances in Water and Air Quality, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Hacienda San José s/n, San Miguel de Urcuquí 100119, Ecuador
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- Center for Advances in Water and Air Quality, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal, C.P. 6079, Succ. Centre-Ville, Montréal, QC H3C 3A7, Canada
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