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Herber M, Jiménez Amaya A, Giese N, Bangalore Rajeeva B, Zheng Y, Hill EH. Bubble Printing of Layered Silicates: Surface Chemistry Effects and Picomolar Förster Resonance Energy Transfer Sensing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:55022-55029. [PMID: 37967152 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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The assembly of nanoparticles on surfaces in defined patterns has long been achieved via template-assisted methods that involve long deposition and drying steps and the need for molds or masks to obtain the desired patterns. Control over deposition of materials on surfaces via laser-directed microbubbles is a nascent technique that holds promise for rapid fabrication of devices down to the micrometer scale. However, the influence of surface chemistry on the resulting assembly using such approaches has so far not been studied. Herein, the printing of layered silicate nanoclays using a laser-directed microbubble was established. Significant differences in the macroscale structure of the printed patterns were observed for hydrophilic, pristine layered silicates compared to hydrophobic, modified layered silicates, which provided the first example of how the surface chemistry of such nanoscale objects results in changes in assembly with this approach. Furthermore, the ability of layered silicates to adsorb molecules at the interface was retained, which allowed the fabrication of proof-of-concept sensors based on Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) from quantum dots embedded in the assemblies to bound dye molecules. The detection limit for Rhodamine 800 sensing via FRET was found to be on the order of 10-12 M, suggesting signal enhancement due to favorable interactions between the dye and nanoclay. This work sets the stage for future advances in the control of hierarchical assembly of nanoparticles by modification of surface chemistry while also demonstrating a quick and versatile approach to achieve ultrasensitive molecular sensors.
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- Marcel Herber
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
- The Hamburg Center for Ultrafast Imaging (CUI), Luruper Chausee 149, 22761 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
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- Materials Science & Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science & Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
- Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
- The Hamburg Center for Ultrafast Imaging (CUI), Luruper Chausee 149, 22761 Hamburg, Germany
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Mechanism study of nano-laponite modified by low molecular alkylamine to reinforce the stability of high-temperature foam. J Mol Liq 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Xiang H, Valandro SR, Hill EH. Layered silicate edge-linked perylene diimides: Synthesis, self-assembly and energy transfer. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 629:300-306. [PMID: 36155925 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.09.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The control over intermolecular interactions between chromophores at nanomaterial interfaces is important for sensing and light-harvesting applications. To that aim, inorganic nanoparticles with anisotropic shape and surface chemistry can serve as useful supports for organic modification. Herein, novel asymmetric perylene diimides with aspartic acid and oleyl terminal groups were grafted to the edges of the layered silicate clay Laponite, a water-dispersible discoidal nanoparticle. The photophysical properties and solvent-dependent self-assembly of the nanoclay-grafted perylenes were investigated, revealing that the polarity of the terminating ligand dictates the aggregation behavior in aqueous solution, where increased water content generally led to the formation of perylene H-aggregates. The anionic basal surface of the nanoclay provided a binding site for a cationic fluorophore, leading to energy transfer from the face-bound donor to the edge-bound perylene acceptor. This study encourages further research on the use of functional ligands for the formation of organic-inorganic hybrids, particularly where inorganic template particles with specific surface chemistry can be exploited to study intermolecular interactions. Overall, these findings should advance further design and implementation of novel semiconducting ligands towards inorganic-organic hybrids, with potential applications in sensing and energy harvesting.
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- Hongxiao Xiang
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany; The Hamburg Center for Ultrafast Imaging (CUI), Luruper Chausee 149, 22761 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany; The Hamburg Center for Ultrafast Imaging (CUI), Luruper Chausee 149, 22761 Hamburg, Germany.
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Nanoclays are widespread materials characterized by a layered structure in the nano-scale range. They have multiple applications in diverse scientific and industrial areas, mainly due to their swelling capacity, cation exchange capacity, and plasticity. Due to the cation exchange capacity, nanoclays can serve as host matrices for the stabilization of several molecules and, thus, they can be used as sensors by incorporating electroactive ions, biomolecules as enzymes, or fluorescence probes. In this review, the most recent applications as bioanalyte sensors are addressed, focusing on two main detection systems: electrochemical and optical methods. Particularly, the application of electrochemical sensors with clay-modified electrodes (CLME) for pesticide detection is described. Moreover, recent advances of both electrochemical and optical sensors based on nanoclays for diverse bioanalytes’ detection such as glucose, H2O2, organic acids, proteins, or bacteria are also discussed. As it can be seen from this review, nanoclays can become a key factor in sensors’ development, creating an emerging technology for the detection of bioanalytes, with application in both environmental and biomedical fields.
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Jatav S, Liu J, Herber M, Hill EH. Facet Engineering of Bismuth Molybdate via Confined Growth in a Nanoscale Template toward Water Remediation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:18713-18723. [PMID: 33856756 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c01144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Certain nanomaterials can filter and alter unwanted compounds due to a high surface area, surface reactivity, and microporous structure. Herein, γ-Bi2MoO6 particles are synthesized via a colloidal hydrothermal approach using organically modified Laponite as a template. This organically modified Laponite interlayer serves as a template promoting the growth of the bismuth molybdate crystals in the [010] direction to result in hybrid Laponite-Bi2MoO6 particles terminating predominantly in the {100} crystal facets. This resulted in an increase in particle size from lateral dimensions of <100 nm to micron scale and superior adsorption capacity compared to bismuth molybdate nanoparticles. These {100}-facet terminated particles can load both cationic and anionic dyes on their surfaces near-spontaneously and retain the photocatalytic properties of Bi2MoO6. Furthermore, dye-laden hybrid particles quickly sediment, rendering the task of particle recovery trivial. The adsorption of dyes is completed within minutes, and near-complete photocatalytic degradation of the adsorbed dye in visible light allowed recycling of these particles for multiple cycles of water decontamination. Their adsorption capacity, facile synthesis, good recycling performance, and increased product yield compared to pure bismuth molybdate make them promising materials for environmental remediation. Furthermore, this synthetic approach could be exploited for facet engineering in other Aurivillius-type perovskites and potentially other materials.
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- Sanjay Jatav
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
- The Hamburg Center for Ultrafast Imaging (CUI), Luruper Chausee 149, 22761 Hamburg, Germany
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Liu J, Jatav S, Herber M, Hill EH. Few-Layer ZnIn 2S 4/Laponite Heterostructures: Role of Mg 2+ Leaching in Zn Defect Formation. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:4727-4735. [PMID: 33819052 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c00684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Designing nanostructures with extended light absorption via defect engineering is a useful approach for the synthesis of efficient photocatalysts. Herein, ZnIn2S4 was grown hydrothermally in the modified interlayer space of Laponite, resulting in lamellae consisting of Zn-defective ZnIn2S4 several unit cells thick. In the process it was found that Mg2+ leached from Laponite during synthesis led to the formation of Zn defects in ZnIn2S4. This resulted in nanohybrids with light absorption extended across the visible spectrum and in improved charge transfer due to the layered structure formed via confined growth. Compared with pure ZnIn2S4, Zn-defective ZnIn2S4-Laponite hybrids have increased photocurrent generation and photocatalytic performance. The leaching of Mg2+ and the resulting formation of Zn defects was attenuated by addition of 4 mM Mg2+ to the reaction, due to a combination of shifting of the equilibrium of Mg2+ leaching toward stability, and increased ionic strength. In summary, this work demonstrates the growth of ∼1 nm thick lamellae of ZnIn2S4, presents a unique strategy to generate cation defects in nanomaterials and the mechanism behind it, and also provides an approach to mitigate Mg2+ leaching in such syntheses.
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- Junying Liu
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
- The Hamburg Center for Ultrafast Imaging, Luruper Chausee 149, 22761 Hamburg, Germany
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Silva GM, Silva KM, Silva CP, Gonçalves JM, Quina FH. Hybrid Pigments from Anthocyanin Analogues and Synthetic Clay Minerals. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:26592-26600. [PMID: 33110987 PMCID: PMC7581255 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c03354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Flavylium cations are synthetic analogues of anthocyanins, the natural plant pigments that are responsible for the majority of the red, blue, and purple colors of flowers, fruits, and leaves. Unlike anthocyanins, the properties and reactivity of flavylium cations can be manipulated by the nature and position of substituents on the flavylium cation chromophore. Currently, the most promising strategies for stabilizing the color of anthocyanins and flavylium cations appear to be to intercalate and/or adsorb them on solid surfaces and/or in confined spaces. We report here that hybrid pigments with improved thermal stability, fluorescence, and attractive colors are produced by the cation-exchange-mediated adsorption of flavylium cations (FL) on two synthetic clays, the mica-montmorillonite SYn-1, and the laponite SYnL-1. Compared to the FL/SYn-1 hybrid pigments, the FL/SYnL-1 pigments exhibited improved thermal stability as judged by color retention, better preferential adsorption of the cationic form of FL1 at neutral to mildly basic pH (pH 7-8), and lower susceptibility to color changes at pH 10. Although both clays adsorb the cationic form on their external surfaces, SYnL-1 gave more evidence of adsorption in the interlayer regions of the clay. This interlayer adsorption appears to be the contributing factor to the better properties of the FL/SYnL-1 hybrid pigments, pointing to this clay to be a promising inorganic matrix for the development of brightly colored, thermally more stable hybrid pigments based on cationic analogues of natural plant pigments.
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- Gustavo
Thalmer M. Silva
- Instituto
de Química, Universidade de
São Paulo, Av. Lineu Prestes 748, Cidade
Universitária, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil
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- Instituto
de Química, Universidade de
São Paulo, Av. Lineu Prestes 748, Cidade
Universitária, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil
- Instituto
Federal de Educação, Ciência
e Tecnologia de São Paulo, Campus São Paulo, 01109-010 São Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto
de Química, Universidade de
São Paulo, Av. Lineu Prestes 748, Cidade
Universitária, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil
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- Instituto
de Química, Universidade de
São Paulo, Av. Lineu Prestes 748, Cidade
Universitária, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil
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- Instituto
de Química, Universidade de
São Paulo, Av. Lineu Prestes 748, Cidade
Universitária, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil
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Jatav S, Furlan KP, Liu J, Hill EH. Heterostructured Monolayer MoS 2 Nanoparticles toward Water-Dispersible Catalysts. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:19813-19822. [PMID: 32227875 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c02246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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MoS2 is a 2D semiconductor where exfoliation to a single layer results in improved catalytic properties. However, its high surface energy can lead to extensive aggregation, resulting in degraded catalytic performance and stability. Combined with a lack of dispersibility in water, this represents a pitfall for catalysis in the aqueous phase. Herein, we present the use of nanoscopic layered silicates pillared with a cationic surfactant to template the growth of MoS2 in the interlayer space. This provides heterostructured layered nanoparticles ∼25 nm wide by 3-8 nm thick containing isolated MoS2 layers. The resulting nanohybrids retain the disc-like morphology and surface chemistry of the clays, providing good aqueous stability, while also providing access to the catalytic edge-sites of the MoS2 layer. In addition to significant enhancement of catalytic dye degradation, molecular aggregation on the highly charged clay interface is comparable to unmodified clays. These particles are ideal for studies of charge-transport properties in confined semiconductor layers, as well as hierarchical self-assembly into functional materials. This study paves the way to colloidal synthesis of nanoparticulate heterostructures with other functional layered materials, particularly where particle exfoliation, covalent modification, and aqueous stability are concerns.
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- Sanjay Jatav
- Institute of Advanced Ceramics, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg 21073, Germany
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- Institute of Advanced Ceramics, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg 21073, Germany
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- Institute of Advanced Ceramics, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg 21073, Germany
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- Institute of Advanced Ceramics, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg 21073, Germany
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Chen S, Liu H, Yang J, Zhou Y, Zhang J. Bulk foam stability and rheological behavior of aqueous foams prepared by clay particles and alpha olefin sulfonate. J Mol Liq 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2019.111250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Gonzaga VDAM, Poli AL, Gabriel JS, Tezuka DY, Valdes TA, Leitão A, Rodero CF, Bauab TM, Chorilli M, Schmitt CC. Chitosan-laponite nanocomposite scaffolds for wound dressing application. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2019; 108:1388-1397. [PMID: 31512818 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Revised: 08/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The pivotal issue of skin regeneration research is the development of effective biomaterials that exhibit biological activities as fungicide and bactericide, combining simple and low cost manufacturing technologies. In this context, nanocomposite scaffolds based on chitosan (Ch)/Laponite (Lap) were produced by using different concentrations of Lap via freeze-drying process for potential application in skin regeneration. The influence of Lap concentration on the scaffold properties was evaluated. The prepared scaffolds were characterized by x-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), porosity, swelling capacity, and mechanical analyses. The results revealed that the scaffolds exhibited a porous architecture, besides the increase in the clay content, leads to an increase in the porosity, an improvement of mechanical strength, and a decrease of swelling capacity. In vitro tests were also carried out to evaluate the biocompatibility of the materials, such as bioadhesion, antibacterial activity, viability, and cell adhesion. Viability and cell adhesion demonstrated that all scaffolds were not cytotoxic and the fibroblast cells readily attached on the surface of the scaffolds. Thereby, the results suggested that the nanocomposite scaffolds are biomaterials potentially useful as wound dressings.
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- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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Grüner MC, Zanoni KPS, Borgognoni CF, Melo CC, Zucolotto V, de Camargo ASS. Reaching Biocompatibility with Nanoclays: Eliminating the Cytotoxicity of Ir(III) Complexes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:26830-26834. [PMID: 30063820 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b10842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Cyclometalated IrIII complexes are promising candidates for biomedical applications but high cytotoxicity limits their use as imaging and sensing agents. We herein introduce the use of Laponite as carrier for triplet-emitting cyclometalated IrIII complexes. Laponite is a versatile nanoplatform because of its biocompatibility, dispersion stability and large surface area that readily adsorbs functional nonpolar and cationic molecules. These inorganic-organic hybrid nanomaterials mask cytotoxicity, show efficient cell uptake and increase luminescent properties and photostability. By camouflaging intrinsic cytotoxicity, this simple method potentially extends the palette of available imaging and sensing dyes to any metal-organic complexes, especially those that are usually cytotoxic.
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- Malte C Grüner
- Laboratory of Spectroscopy of Functional Materials (LEMAF), São Carlos Institute of Physics , University of São Paulo , Avenida Trabalhador Sãocarlense 400 , 13566-590 , São Carlos , Brazil
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- Laboratory of Spectroscopy of Functional Materials (LEMAF), São Carlos Institute of Physics , University of São Paulo , Avenida Trabalhador Sãocarlense 400 , 13566-590 , São Carlos , Brazil
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- Group of Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology (GNano), São Carlos Institute of Physics , University of São Paulo , Avenida Trabalhador Sãocarlense 400 , 13566-590 , São Carlos , Brazil
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- Group of Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology (GNano), São Carlos Institute of Physics , University of São Paulo , Avenida Trabalhador Sãocarlense 400 , 13566-590 , São Carlos , Brazil
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- Group of Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology (GNano), São Carlos Institute of Physics , University of São Paulo , Avenida Trabalhador Sãocarlense 400 , 13566-590 , São Carlos , Brazil
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- Laboratory of Spectroscopy of Functional Materials (LEMAF), São Carlos Institute of Physics , University of São Paulo , Avenida Trabalhador Sãocarlense 400 , 13566-590 , São Carlos , Brazil
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Bujdák J. The effects of layered nanoparticles and their properties on the molecular aggregation of organic dyes. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY C-PHOTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2018.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Mola Ali Abasiyan S, Mahdavinia GR. Polyvinyl alcohol-based nanocomposite hydrogels containing magnetic laponite RD to remove cadmium. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:14977-14988. [PMID: 29550978 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-1485-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2017] [Accepted: 02/04/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In this study, magnetic nanocomposite hydrogels based on polyvinyl alcohol were synthesized. Magnetic polyvinyl alcohol/laponite RD (PVA-mLap) nanocomposites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The results indicated that PVA-mLap had desirable magnetic-sorption properties and magnetic-laponite nanoparticles were successfully synthesized and added to polyvinyl alcohol. The present nanocomposites were applied to remove Cd2+ from aqueous solution. The influence of initial Cd2+ concentration, magnetic-laponite concentration, pH, and ionic strength on adsorption isotherm was investigated. Heterogeneity of adsorption sites was intensified by increasing magnetic concentration of adsorbents and by rising pH value. Results of ionic strength studies indicated that by increasing ionic strength more than four times, the adsorption of Cd2+ has only decreased around 15%. According to the results, the dominant mechanism of Cd2+ sorption by the present adsorbents was determined chemical and specific sorption. Therefore, the use of the present nanocomposites as a powerful adsorbent of Cd2+ in the wastewater treatment is suggested. Isotherm data were described by using Freundlich and Langmuir models, and better fitting was introduced Langmuir model.
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- Sara Mola Ali Abasiyan
- Soil Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Maragheh, P. O. Box 55181-83111, Maragheh, Iran.
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- Polymer Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran
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Hill EH, Hanske C, Johnson A, Yate L, Jelitto H, Schneider GA, Liz-Marzán LM. Metal Nanoparticle Growth within Clay-Polymer Nacre-Inspired Materials for Improved Catalysis and Plasmonic Detection in Complex Biofluids. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2017; 33:8774-8783. [PMID: 28502180 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.7b00754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Recent studies have shown that layered silicate clays can be used to form a nacre-like bioinspired layered structure with various polymer fillers, leading to composite films with good material strength, gas-barrier properties, and high loading capacity. We go one step further by in situ growing metal nanoparticles in nacre-like layered films based on layered silicate clays, which can be used for applications in plasmonic sensing and catalysis. The degree of anisotropy of the nanoparticles grown in the film can be controlled by adjusting the ratio of clay to polymer or gold to clay and reducing agent concentration, as well as silver overgrowth, which greatly enhances the surface enhanced Raman scattering activity of the composite. We show the performance of the films for SERS detection of bacterial quorum sensing molecules in culture medium, and catalytic properties are demonstrated through the reduction of 4-nitroaniline. These films serve as the first example of seedless, in situ nanoparticle growth within nacre-mimetic materials, and open the path to basic research on the influence of different building blocks and polymeric mortars on nanoparticle morphology and distribution, as well as applications in catalysis, sensing, and antimicrobial surfaces using such materials.
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- Eric H Hill
- Bionanoplasmonics Laboratory, CIC biomaGUNE , 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering Biomaterials and Nanomedicine, Ciber-BBN , 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- Bionanoplasmonics Laboratory, CIC biomaGUNE , 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- Bionanoplasmonics Laboratory, CIC biomaGUNE , 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- Bionanoplasmonics Laboratory, CIC biomaGUNE , 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- Institute of Advanced Ceramics, Hamburg University of Technology , 21073 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Advanced Ceramics, Hamburg University of Technology , 21073 Hamburg, Germany
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- Bionanoplasmonics Laboratory, CIC biomaGUNE , 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
- Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science , 48013 Bilbao, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering Biomaterials and Nanomedicine, Ciber-BBN , 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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Rapid and Effective Removal of Cu 2+ from Aqueous Solution Using Novel Chitosan and Laponite-Based Nanocomposite as Adsorbent. Polymers (Basel) 2016; 9:polym9010005. [PMID: 30970682 PMCID: PMC6431918 DOI: 10.3390/polym9010005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2016] [Revised: 12/11/2016] [Accepted: 12/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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In this paper, a novel method for preparing nanoparticle-polymer hybrid adsorbent was established. Laponite was dispersed in distilled water to form Laponite nanoparticles. These nanoparticles were pre-adsorbed by 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane-sulfonic acid (AMPS) to improve their dispersion stability in chitosan solution. The nanoparticle-polymer hybrid adsorbent was prepared by copolymerization of chitosan, acrylamide, acrylic acid, AMPS, and Laponite nanoparticles. Four adsorbents were obtained and characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller adsorption (BET). Additionally, the uptake capacities of Cu2+ using different samples were studied. Compared to the adsorbent without chitosan and Laponite components, the maximum uptake of the hybrid adsorbent increased from 0.58 to 1.28 mmol·g−1 and the adsorption equilibrium time of it decreased from more than 75 min to less than 35 min, which indicated that the addition of chitosan and Laponite could greatly increase the adsorption rate and capacity of polymer adsorbent. The effects of different experimental parameters—such as initial pH, temperature, and equilibrium Cu2+ concentration—on the adsorption capacities were studied. Desorption study indicated that this hybrid adsorbent was easy to be regenerated.
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Lombardo PC, Poli AL, Castro LF, Perussi JR, Schmitt CC. Photochemical Deposition of Silver Nanoparticles on Clays and Exploring Their Antibacterial Activity. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2016; 8:21640-21647. [PMID: 27487246 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b05292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Photochemical method was used to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in the presence of citrate or clay (SWy-1, SYn-1, and Laponite B) as stabilizers and Lucirin TPO as photoinitiator. During the photochemical synthesis, an appearance of the plasmon absorption band was seen around 400 nm, indicating the formation of AgNPs. X-ray diffraction results suggested that AgNPs prepared in SWy-1 were adsorbed into interlamellar space, and moreover, showed some clay exfoliation. In the case of SYn-1, AgNPs was not intercalated. For the AgNP/Lap B sample, the formation of an exfoliated structure occurred. Transmission electron microscopy revealed the spherical shape of AgNPs for all samples. The particle sizes obtained for AgNP/SWy-1, AgNP/SYn-1, and AgNP/Lap B were 2.6, 5.1, and 3.8 nm, respectively. AgNPs adsorbed on SYn-1 reveal nonuniform size and aggregation of some particles. However, AgNP/SWy-1 and AgNP/Lap B samples are more uniform and have diameters smaller than those prepared with SYn-1. This behavior is due to the ability to exfoliate these clays. The antibacterial activities of pure clays, AgNP/citrate, and AgNP/clays were investigated against Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). AgNPs in the presence of clays (AgNPs/SYn-1 and AgNPs/SWy-1) showed a lower survival index percentage compared to those obtained for pure clays and AgNPs. The AgNP/SWy-1 sample showed good antibacterial activity against both tested species and the lowest survival index of 3.9 and 4.3 against E. coli and S. aureus, respectively. AgNPs are located in the interlayer region of the SWy-1, which has acid sites. These acidic sites may contribute to the release of Ag(+) ions from the surface of AgNPs. On the other hand, Laponite B and AgNP/Lap B samples did not demonstrate any bactericidal activity.
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- Patrícia C Lombardo
- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo , Caixa Postal 780, 13560-970 São Carlos SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo , Caixa Postal 780, 13560-970 São Carlos SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo , Caixa Postal 780, 13560-970 São Carlos SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo , Caixa Postal 780, 13560-970 São Carlos SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo , Caixa Postal 780, 13560-970 São Carlos SP, Brazil
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Hill EH, Zhang Y, Evans DG, Whitten DG. Enzyme-specific sensors via aggregation of charged p-phenylene ethynylenes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2015; 7:5550-5560. [PMID: 25697234 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5b00185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
Abstract
Chemical and biological sensors are sought for their ability to detect enzymes as biomarkers for symptoms of various disorders, or the presence of chemical pollutants or poisons. p-Phenylene ethynylene oligomers with pendant charged groups have been recently shown to have ideal photophysical properties for sensing. In this study, one anionic and one cationic oligomer are combined with substrates that are susceptible to enzymatic degradation by phospholipases or acetylcholinesterases. The photophysical properties of the J-aggregated oligomers with the substrate are ideal for sensing, with fluorescence quantum yields of the sensors enhanced between 30 and 66 times compared to the oligomers without substrate. The phospholipase sensor was used to monitor the activity of phospholipase A1 and A2 and obtain kinetic information, though phospholipase C did not degrade the sensor. The acetylcholinesterase sensor was used to monitor enzyme activity and was also used to detect the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase by three different inhibitors. Phospholipase A2 is a biomarker for heart and circulatory disease, and acetylcholinesterase is a biomarker for Alzheimer's, and indicative of exposure to certain pesticides and nerve agents. This work shows that phenylene ethynylene oligomers can be tailored to enzyme-specific sensors by careful selection of substrates that induce formation of a molecular aggregate, and that the sensing of enzymes can be extended to enzyme kinetics and detection of inhibition. Furthermore, the aggregates were studied through all-atom molecular dynamics, providing a molecular-level view of the formation of the molecular aggregates and their structure.
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- Eric H Hill
- Center for Biomedical Engineering, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and ‡The Nanoscience and Microsystems Engineering Program and Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, University of New Mexico , Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-1341, United States
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