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Bloch K, Sarkar B, Ghosh S. Microbial Fabrication of Quantum Dots: Mechanism and Applications. Curr Microbiol 2024; 81:294. [PMID: 39095512 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-024-03813-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
Abstract
More recently, the application of semiconductor nanomaterials called quantum dots (QDs), has gained considerable attention as they possess tunable optoelectronic and physicochemical properties. There are several routes of QDs synthesis some of which include lithography, molecular beam epitaxy, and chemical reduction. However, most of these methods are expensive, labour intensive, and produce toxic by-products. Hence, the biosynthesis of QDs has been extensively researched for addressing the issues. This review elaborates on the biogenic synthesis of cadmium selenide, cadmium telluride, cadmium sulfide, lead sulfide, and zinc sulfide QDs using bacteria, and fungi. Further, we attempt to identify the underlying mechanism and critical parameters that can control the synthesis of QDs. Eventually, their application in detectors, photovoltaics, biodiesel, photocatalysis, infection-control, and bioimaging are discussed. Thus, biogenic QDs have a tremendous scope in future to emerge as next generation nanotheranostics although thorough pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic studies are required.
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- Khalida Bloch
- Department of Microbiology, School of Science, RK University, Rajkot, Gujarat, 360020, India
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- College of Science, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Science, RK University, Rajkot, Gujarat, 360020, India.
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand.
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Sudewi S, Sai Sashank PV, Kamaraj R, Zulfajri M, Huang GG. Understanding Antibiotic Detection with Fluorescence Quantum Dots: A Review. J Fluoresc 2024:10.1007/s10895-024-03743-4. [PMID: 38771407 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-024-03743-4] [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: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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The utilization of fluorescent quantum dots (FL QDs) has gained significant traction in the realm of antibiotic detection, owing to their exceptional FL properties and versatility. Various types of QDs have been tailored to exhibit superior FL characteristics, employing diverse capping agents such as metals, surfactants, polymers, and biomass to protect and stabilize their surfaces. In their evolution, FL QDs have demonstrated both "turn-off" and "turn-on" mechanisms in response to the presence of analytes, offering promising avenues for biosensing applications. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the recent advancements in antibiotic detection utilizing FL QDs as biosensors. It encompasses an extensive examination of different types of FL QDs, including carbon, metal, and core-shell QDs, deployed for the detection of antibiotics. Furthermore, the synthesis methods employed for the fabrication of various FL QDs are elucidated, shedding light on the diverse approaches adopted in their preparation. Moreover, this review delves into the intricate sensing mechanisms underlying FL QDs-based antibiotic detection. Various mechanisms, such as photoinduced electron transfer, electron transfer, charge transfer, Forster resonance energy transfer, static quenching, dynamic quenching, inner filter effect, hydrogen bonding, and aggregation-induced emission, are discussed in detail. These mechanisms provide a robust scientific rationale for the detection of antibiotics using FL QDs, showcasing their potential for sensitive and selective sensing applications. Finally, the review addresses current challenges and offers perspectives on the future improvement of FL QDs in sensing applications. Insights into overcoming existing limitations and harnessing emerging technologies are provided, charting a course for the continued advancement of FL QDs-based biosensing platforms in the field of antibiotic detection.
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- Sri Sudewi
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Sam Ratulangi, Manado, 95115, Indonesia
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- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry Education, Universitas Serambi Mekkah, Banda Aceh, Aceh, 23245, Indonesia.
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- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan.
- Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan.
- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 80424, Taiwan.
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Moetasam Zorab M, Mohammadjani N, Ashengroph M, Alavi M. Biosynthesis of Quantum Dots and Their Therapeutic Applications in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer and SARS-CoV-2. Adv Pharm Bull 2023; 13:411-422. [PMID: 37646053 PMCID: PMC10460808 DOI: 10.34172/apb.2023.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor materials that range from 2 nm to 10 nm. These nanomaterials (NMs) are smaller and have more unique properties compared to conventional nanoparticles (NPs). One of the unique properties of QDs is their special optoelectronic properties, making it possible to apply these NMs in bioimaging. Different size and shape QDs, which are used in various fields such as bioimaging, biosensing, cancer therapy, and drug delivery, have so far been produced by chemical methods. However, chemical synthesis provides expensive routes and causes serious environmental and health issues. Therefore, various biological systems such as bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, and plants are considered as potent eco-friendly green nanofactories for the biosynthesis of QDs, which are both economic and environmentally safe. The review aims to provide a descriptive overview of the various microbial agents for the synthesis of QDs and their biomedical applications for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and SARS-CoV-2.
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- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran
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- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran
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- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran
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Öcal N, Ceylan A, Duman F. Eco-Friendly Intracellular Biosynthesis of CdS Quantum Dots Using Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Evaluation of Antimicrobial Effects and DNA Cleavage Activities. RECENT PATENTS ON NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 17:59-67. [PMID: 34825647 DOI: 10.2174/1872210515666210719122353] [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: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intracellular biosynthesis of Quantum Dots (QDs) based on microorganisms offers a green alternative and eco-friendly for the production of nanocrystals with superior properties. This study focused on the production of intracellular CdS QDs by stimulating the detoxification metabolism of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. METHODS For this aim, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853 strain was incubated in a solution of 1mM cadmium sulphate (CdSO4) to manipulate the detoxification mechanism. The intracellularly formed Cd-based material was extracted, and its characterization was carried out by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) analyses and absorption-emission spectra. RESULTS The obtained material showed absorption peaks at 385 nm and a luminescence peak at 411 nm, and the particle sizes were measured in the range 4.63-17.54 nm. It was determined that the material was sphere-shaped, with a cubic crystalline structure, including Cd and S elements. The antibacterial and antifungal activities of CdS QDs against patent eleven bacterial (four Grampositive and seven Gram-negative) and one fungal strains were investigated by the agar disk diffusion method. It was revealed that the obtained material has antibacterial effects on both Grampositive and Gram-negative bacteria. However, cleavage activity of CdS QDs on pBR322 DNA was not detected. CONCLUSION As a result, it has been proposed that the stimulation of the detoxification mechanism can be an easy and effective way of producing green and cheap luminescent QDs or nanomaterial.
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- Necip Öcal
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Erciyes University, 38280, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, 38280, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Erciyes University, 38280, Kayseri, Turkey
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Mousavi SM, Hashemi SA, Yari Kalashgrani M, Kurniawan D, Gholami A, Chiang WH. Bioresource-Functionalized Quantum Dots for Energy Generation and Storage: Recent Advances and Feature Perspective. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3905. [PMID: 36364683 PMCID: PMC9658778 DOI: 10.3390/nano12213905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The exponential increase in global energy demand in daily life prompts us to search for a bioresource for energy production and storage. Therefore, in developing countries with large populations, there is a need for alternative energy resources to compensate for the energy deficit in an environmentally friendly way and to be independent in their energy demands. The objective of this review article is to compile and evaluate the progress in the development of quantum dots (QDs) for energy generation and storage. Therefore, this article discusses the energy scenario by presenting the basic concepts and advances of various solar cells, providing an overview of energy storage systems (supercapacitors and batteries), and highlighting the research progress to date and future opportunities. This exploratory study will examine the systematic and sequential advances in all three generations of solar cells, namely perovskite solar cells, dye-sensitized solar cells, Si cells, and thin-film solar cells. The discussion will focus on the development of novel QDs that are economical, efficient, and stable. In addition, the current status of high-performance devices for each technology will be discussed in detail. Finally, the prospects, opportunities for improvement, and future trends in the development of cost-effective and efficient QDs for solar cells and storage from biological resources will be highlighted.
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- Seyyed Mojtaba Mousavi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei City 106335, Taiwan
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- Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites Laboratory, School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei City 106335, Taiwan
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz 71468-64685, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei City 106335, Taiwan
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Vyas Y, Gupta S, Punjabi PB, Ameta C. Biogenesis of Quantum Dots: An Update. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202201099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Yogeshwari Vyas
- Department of Chemistry Microwave Synthesis Laboratory University College of Science Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur- 313001 Rajasthan India
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- Department of Chemistry Microwave Synthesis Laboratory University College of Science Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur- 313001 Rajasthan India
- Department of Chemistry Aishwarya Post Graduate College affiliated to Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur- 313001 Rajasthan India
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- Department of Chemistry Microwave Synthesis Laboratory University College of Science Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur- 313001 Rajasthan India
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- Department of Chemistry Microwave Synthesis Laboratory University College of Science Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur- 313001 Rajasthan India
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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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Liu AA, Sun EZ, Wang ZG, Liu SL, Pang DW. Artificial-regulated synthesis of nanocrystals in live cells. Natl Sci Rev 2021; 9:nwab162. [PMID: 35874310 PMCID: PMC9299112 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwab162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT
Live cells, as reservoirs of biochemical reactions, can serve as amazing integrated chemical plants where precursor formation, nucleation and growth of nanocrystals, and functional assembly can be carried out accurately following an artificial program. It is crucial but challenging to deliberately direct intracellular pathways to synthesize desired nanocrystals that cannot be produced naturally in cells, because the relevant reactions exist in different spatiotemporal dimensions and will never encounter spontaneously. This article summarizes progress in the introduction of inorganic functional nanocrystals into live cells via the ‘artificial-regulated space–time-coupled live-cell synthesis’ strategy. We also describe ingenious bio-applications of the nanocrystal–cell systems, and quasi-biosynthesis strategies expanded from live-cell synthesis. Artificial-regulated live-cell synthesis—which involves the interdisciplinary application of biology, chemistry, nanoscience and medicine—will enable researchers to better exploit the unanticipated potentialities of live cells and open up new directions in synthetic biology.
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- An-An Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Research Center for Analytical Sciences, College of Chemistry, School of Medicine, Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Research Center for Analytical Sciences, College of Chemistry, School of Medicine, Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Research Center for Analytical Sciences, College of Chemistry, School of Medicine, Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Research Center for Analytical Sciences, College of Chemistry, School of Medicine, Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Ding R, Chen Y, Wang Q, Wu Z, Zhang X, Li B, Lin L. Recent advances in quantum dots-based biosensors for antibiotic detection. J Pharm Anal 2021; 12:355-364. [PMID: 35811614 PMCID: PMC9257440 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2021.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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- Rui Ding
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Conat Biological Products Co., Ltd., Taixing, Jiangsu, 225400, China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Corresponding author.
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- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Corresponding author. .
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Cui D, Wang J, Wang H, Yang Y, Zhao M. The cytotoxicity of endogenous CdS and Cd 2+ ions during CdS NPs biosynthesis. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 409:124485. [PMID: 33229266 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Revised: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In the present study, cadmium-based nanoparticles (NPs) were biosynthesized by incubating their precursor salts with E. coli CD-2. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed the morphology of the NPs and confirmed that the NPs were formed via an intracellular growth. Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) determined the elemental composition of the NPs and identified the NPs as CdS. The contents of extracellular Cd2+, intracellular Cd2+ and intracellular CdS NPs were determined during the whole CdS biosynthetic process. The results demonstrated that the contents of Cd2+ and CdS NPs changed during the biosynthetic process. The colony-forming capability test showed that strain CD-2 could maintain its growth during CdS biosynthesis. Protein oxidation levels confirmed that the E. coli cells faced oxidative stress induced both by Cd2+ and CdS. Both Cd2+ and CdS NPs affected the cellular antioxidative system by upregulating related gene expression. However, different pathways might be involved to eliminate ROS induced by Cd2+ ions or CdS NPs, respectively. The expression levels of ef-tu, ftsZ, mutS and dnaK were enhanced together with CdS accumulation, indicating that the cells had to overexpress certain related genes to respond to the NPs-induced stress.
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- Daizong Cui
- College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
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Abdel-Salam M, Omran B, Whitehead K, Baek KH. Superior Properties and Biomedical Applications of Microorganism-Derived Fluorescent Quantum Dots. Molecules 2020; 25:E4486. [PMID: 33007905 PMCID: PMC7582318 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25194486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Quantum dots (QDs) are fluorescent nanocrystals with superb photo-physical properties. Applications of QDs have been exponentially increased during the past decade. They can be employed in several disciplines, including biological, optical, biomedical, engineering, and energy applications. This review highlights the structural composition and distinctive features of QDs, such as resistance to photo-bleaching, wide range of excitations, and size-dependent light emission features. Physical and chemical preparation of QDs have prominent downsides, including high costs, regeneration of hazardous byproducts, and use of external noxious chemicals for capping and stabilization purposes. To eliminate the demerits of these methods, an emphasis on the latest progress of microbial synthesis of QDs by bacteria, yeast, and fungi is introduced. Some of the biomedical applications of QDs are overviewed as well, such as tumor and microRNA detection, drug delivery, photodynamic therapy, and microbial labeling. Challenges facing the microbial fabrication of QDs are discussed with the future prospects to fully maximize the yield of QDs by elucidating the key enzymes intermediating the nucleation and growth of QDs. Exploration of the distribution and mode of action of QDs is required to promote their biomedical applications.
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- Mohamed Abdel-Salam
- Analysis and Evaluation Department, Nanotechnology Research Center, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr City, Cairo PO 11727, Egypt;
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongbuk, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea;
- Department of Processes Design & Development, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr City, Cairo PO 11727, Egypt
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- Microbiology at Interfaces, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, UK;
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongbuk, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea;
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Synthesis, self-assembly, sensing methods and mechanism of bio-source facilitated nanomaterials: A review with future outlook. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoso.2020.100498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Órdenes-Aenishanslins N, Anziani-Ostuni G, Quezada CP, Espinoza-González R, Bravo D, Pérez-Donoso JM. Biological Synthesis of CdS/CdSe Core/Shell Nanoparticles and Its Application in Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cells. Front Microbiol 2019; 10:1587. [PMID: 31354676 PMCID: PMC6637821 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.01587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
Abstract
In the present work, we report the use of bacterial cells for the production of CdS/CdSe Core/Shell quantum dots (QDs), a complex nanostructure specially designed to improve their performance as photosensitizer in photovoltaic devices. The method requires the incorporation of L-cysteine, CdCl2 and Na2SeO3 to Escherichia coli cultures and allows a tight control of QDs properties. The obtained CdS/CdSe QDs were photophysically and structurally characterized. When compared to CdS QDs, the classical shift in the UV-visible spectra of Core/Shell nanostructures was observed in CdS/CdSe QDs. The nanosize, structure, and composition of Core/Shell QDs were confirmed by TEM and EDS analysis. QDs presented a size of approximately 12 nm (CdS) and 17 nm (CdS/CdSe) as determined by dynamic light scattering (DLS), whereas the fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra allowed to distinguish the presence of different biomolecules bound to both types of nanoparticles. An increased photostability was observed in CdS/CdSe nanoparticles when compared to CdS QDs. Finally, biosynthesized CdS/CdSe Core/Shell QDs were used as photosensitizers for quantum dots sensitized solar cells (QDSSCs) and their photovoltaic parameters determined. As expected, the efficiency of solar cells sensitized with biological CdS/CdSe QDs increased almost 2.5 times when compared to cells sensitized with CdS QDs. This work is the first report of biological synthesis of CdS/CdSe Core/Shell QDs using bacterial cells and represents a significant contribution to the development of green and low-cost photovoltaic technologies.
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- Nicolás Órdenes-Aenishanslins
- BioNanotechnology and Microbiology Laboratory, Center for Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- BioNanotechnology and Microbiology Laboratory, Center for Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- BioNanotechnology and Microbiology Laboratory, Center for Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Biotecnología y Materiales, Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología Oral, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- BioNanotechnology and Microbiology Laboratory, Center for Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile
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Enhanced biosynthesis of CdS nanoparticles through Arabidopsis thaliana phytochelatin synthase-modified Escherichia coli with fluorescence effect in detection of pyrogallol and gallic acid. Talanta 2019; 195:447-455. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2018.11.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2018] [Revised: 11/23/2018] [Accepted: 11/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Metal and metalloid nanoparticles (NPs) have attracted substantial attention from research communities over the past few decades. Traditional methodologies for NP fabrication have also been intensely explored. However, drawbacks such as the use of toxic agents and the high energy consumption involved in chemical and physical processes hinder their further application in various fields. It is well known that some bacteria are capable of binding and concentrating dissolved metal and metalloid ions, thereby detoxifying their environments. Bioinspired fabrication of NPs is environmentally friendly and inexpensive and requires only low energy consumption. Some biosynthesized NPs are usually used as heterogeneous catalysts in environmental remediation and show higher catalytic efficiency because of their enhanced biocompatibility, stability and large specific surface areas. Therefore, bacteria used as nanofactories can provide a novel approach for removing metal or metalloid ions and fabricating materials with unique properties. Even though a wide range of NPs have been biosynthesized, and their synthetic mechanisms have been proposed, some of these mechanisms are not known in detail. This review focuses on the synthesis and catalytic applications of NPs obtained using bacteria. The known mechanisms of bioreduction and prospects in the design of NPs for catalytic applications are also discussed.
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Ulloa G, Quezada CP, Araneda M, Escobar B, Fuentes E, Álvarez SA, Castro M, Bruna N, Espinoza-González R, Bravo D, Pérez-Donoso JM. Phosphate Favors the Biosynthesis of CdS Quantum Dots in Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans ATCC 19703 by Improving Metal Uptake and Tolerance. Front Microbiol 2018. [PMID: 29515535 PMCID: PMC5826283 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.00234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Recently, we reported the production of Cadmium sulfide (CdS) fluorescent semiconductor nanoparticles (quantum dots, QDs) by acidophilic bacteria of the Acidithiobacillus genus. Here, we report that the addition of inorganic phosphate to Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans ATCC 19703 cultures favors the biosynthesis of CdS QDs at acidic conditions (pH 3.5). The effect of pH, phosphate and cadmium concentrations on QDs biosynthesis was studied by using Response Surface Methodology (RSM), a multivariate technique for analytical optimization scarcely used in microbiological studies to date. To address how phosphate affects intracellular biosynthesis of CdS QDs, the effect of inorganic phosphate on bacterial cadmium-uptake was evaluated. By measuring intracellular levels of cadmium we determined that phosphate influences the capacity of cells to incorporate this metal. A relation between cadmium tolerance and phosphate concentrations was also determined, suggesting that phosphate participates in the adaptation of bacteria to toxic levels of this metal. In addition, QDs-biosynthesis was also favored by the degradation of intracellular polyphosphates. Altogether, our results indicate that phosphate contributes to A. thiooxidans CdS QDs biosynthesis by influencing cadmium uptake and cadmium tolerance. These QDs may also be acting as a nucleation point for QDs formation at acidic pH. This is the first study reporting the effect of phosphates on QDs biosynthesis and describes a new cadmium-response pathway present in A. thiooxidans and most probably in other bacterial species.
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Affiliation(s)
- Giovanni Ulloa
- BioNanotechnology and Microbiology Lab, Center for Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile.,Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- BioNanotechnology and Microbiology Lab, Center for Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Biotecnología, Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Biotecnología, Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica y Analítica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- BioNanotechnology and Microbiology Lab, Center for Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- BioNanotechnology and Microbiology Lab, Center for Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Biotecnología y Materiales, Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología Oral, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- BioNanotechnology and Microbiology Lab, Center for Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
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Yan ZY, Du QQ, Wan DY, Lv H, Cao ZR, Wu SM. Fluorescent CdSe QDs containing Bacillus licheniformis bioprobes for Copper (II) detection in water. Enzyme Microb Technol 2017; 107:41-48. [PMID: 28899485 DOI: 10.1016/j.enzmictec.2017.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2016] [Revised: 08/01/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor nanoparticles (NPs) that offer valuable functionality for cellular labeling, drug delivery, solar cells and quantum computation. In this study, we reported that CdSe QDs could be bio-synthesized in Bacillus licheniformis. After optimization, the obtained CdSe QDs exhibited a uniform particle size of 3.71±0.04nm with a maximum fluorescence emission wavelength at 550nm and the synthetical positive ratio can reach up to 87%. Spectral properties, constitution, particle sizes and crystalline phases of the CdSe QDs were systematically and integrally investigated. The CdSe QD-containing Bacillus licheniformis cells were further used as whole fluorescent bio-probes to detect copper (II) (Cu2+) in water, which demonstrated a low limit of detection (0.91μM). The assay also showed a good selectivity for Cu2+ over other ions including Al3+, Cd2+, Mg2+, K+, Na+, NH4+, Zn2+, CH3COO+, Pb2+ and I-. Our study suggests the fluorescent CdSe QDs-containing Bacillus licheniformis bio-probes as a promising approach for detection of Cu2+ in complex solution environment.
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- Zheng-Yu Yan
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjia Lane, Gulou District, Nanjing 210009, China; Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Ministry of Education, 24 Tongjia Lane, Gulou District, Nanjing 210009, China.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjia Lane, Gulou District, Nanjing 210009, China; Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Ministry of Education, 24 Tongjia Lane, Gulou District, Nanjing 210009, China.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjia Lane, Gulou District, Nanjing 210009, China; Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Ministry of Education, 24 Tongjia Lane, Gulou District, Nanjing 210009, China.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjia Lane, Gulou District, Nanjing 210009, China.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjia Lane, Gulou District, Nanjing 210009, China.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjia Lane, Gulou District, Nanjing 210009, China; Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Ministry of Education, 24 Tongjia Lane, Gulou District, Nanjing 210009, China.
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