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Ciobotaru IC, Oprea D, Ciobotaru CC, Enache TA. Low-Cost Plant-Based Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticle Synthesis and Their Use in Optical and Electrochemical (Bio)Sensors. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:1031. [PMID: 38131791 PMCID: PMC10741781 DOI: 10.3390/bios13121031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Technological progress has led to the development of analytical tools that promise a huge socio-economic impact on our daily lives and an improved quality of life for all. The use of plant extract synthesized nanoparticles in the development and fabrication of optical or electrochemical (bio)sensors presents major advantages. Besides their low-cost fabrication and scalability, these nanoparticles may have a dual role, serving as a transducer component and as a recognition element, the latter requiring their functionalization with specific components. Different approaches, such as surface modification techniques to facilitate precise biomolecule attachment, thereby augmenting recognition capabilities, or fine tuning functional groups on nanoparticle surfaces are preferred for ensuring stable biomolecule conjugation while preserving bioactivity. Size optimization, maximizing surface area, and tailored nanoparticle shapes increase the potential for robust interactions and enhance the transduction. This article specifically aims to illustrate the adaptability and effectiveness of these biosensing platforms in identifying precise biological targets along with their far-reaching implications across various domains, spanning healthcare diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and diverse bioanalytical fields. By exploring these applications, the article highlights the significance of prioritizing the use of natural resources for nanoparticle synthesis. This emphasis aligns with the worldwide goal of envisioning sustainable and customized biosensing solutions, emphasizing heightened sensitivity and selectivity.
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- Iulia Corina Ciobotaru
- National Institute of Materials Physics, 405A Atomistilor, 077125 Magurele, Romania; (I.C.C.); (D.O.); (C.C.C.)
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, 405A Atomistilor, 077125 Magurele, Romania; (I.C.C.); (D.O.); (C.C.C.)
- Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, 405 Atomistilor, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, 405A Atomistilor, 077125 Magurele, Romania; (I.C.C.); (D.O.); (C.C.C.)
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Latif A, Mohsin M, Bhatti IA, Tahir AA, Hussain MT, Iqbal J. Experimental and ab initio studies of Co-doped ZnO nanophotocatalyst thin films for dye mineralization. RSC Adv 2023; 13:35003-35016. [PMID: 38046633 PMCID: PMC10690497 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra04491b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Pristine ZnO and Co-doped ZnO photocatalyst thin films were fabricated on a ceramic substrate by spray pyrolysis. The optical, morphological and structural properties of the fabricated nanophotocatalyst thin films were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Operational parameters, including dye concentration, oxidant concentration, irradiation time and pH for dye degradation, were optimized by response surface methodology (RSM). The maximum degradation obtained was 93% under ideal conditions, such as pH 7, 3 h of direct sunlight irradiation, 30 mM concentration of oxidant and 10 ppm concentration of dye (MB). The evaluation of the extent of degradation was done using the UV/visible spectrophotometry technique. The reusability of the fabricated thin film was examined under optimized conditions. Density functional theory (DFT) with the B3LYP/LanL2DZ method was used for the theoretical modelling of the fabricated nanomaterials. The optimized structure, theoretical band gaps, IR spectra and Raman spectra of the fabricated pristine ZnO and Co:ZnO nanophotocatalysts were determined.
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- Ansa Latif
- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan
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- Solar Energy Research Group, Environment and Sustainability Institute, Department of Engineering, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, University of Exeter Penryn Campus Cornwall TR10 9FE UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan
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Lins A, Jerônimo AG, Barbosa R, Neves L, Trigueiro P, Almeida LC, Osajima JA, Pereira FA, Peña-Garcia RR. Facile Synthesis of Ni-Doped ZnO Nanoparticles Using Cashew Gum: Investigation of the Structural, Optical, and Photocatalytic Properties. Molecules 2023; 28:7772. [PMID: 38067502 PMCID: PMC10708073 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28237772] [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: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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This work adopted a green synthesis route using cashew tree gum as a mediating agent to obtain Ni-doped ZnO nanoparticles through the sol-gel method. Structural analysis confirmed the formation of the hexagonal wurtzite phase and distortions in the crystal lattice due to the inclusion of Ni cations, which increased the average crystallite size from 61.9 nm to 81.6 nm. These distortions resulted in the growth of point defects in the structure, which influenced the samples' optical properties, causing slight reductions in the band gaps and significant increases in the Urbach energy. The fitting of the photoluminescence spectra confirmed an increase in the concentration of zinc vacancy defects (VZn) and monovacancies (Vo) as Zn cations were replaced by Ni cations in the ZnO structure. The percentage of VZn defects for the pure compound was 11%, increasing to 40% and 47% for the samples doped with 1% and 3% of Ni cations, respectively. In contrast, the highest percentage of VO defects is recorded for the material with the lowest Ni ions concentration, comprising about 60%. The influence of dopant concentration was also reflected in the photocatalytic performance. Among the samples tested, the Zn0.99Ni0.01O compound presented the best result in MB degradation, reaching an efficiency of 98.4%. Thus, the recovered material underwent reuse tests, revealing an efficiency of 98.2% in dye degradation, confirming the stability of the photocatalyst. Furthermore, the use of different inhibitors indicated that •OH radicals are the main ones involved in removing the pollutant. This work is valuable because it presents an ecological synthesis using cashew gum, a natural polysaccharide that has been little explored in the literature.
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- Alexsandro Lins
- Unidade Acadêmica do Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Física, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Cabo de Santo Agostinho 52171-900, PE, Brazil; (A.L.); (A.G.J.); (R.B.); (L.N.); (P.T.); (F.A.P.)
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- Unidade Acadêmica do Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Física, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Cabo de Santo Agostinho 52171-900, PE, Brazil; (A.L.); (A.G.J.); (R.B.); (L.N.); (P.T.); (F.A.P.)
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- Unidade Acadêmica do Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Física, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Cabo de Santo Agostinho 52171-900, PE, Brazil; (A.L.); (A.G.J.); (R.B.); (L.N.); (P.T.); (F.A.P.)
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- Unidade Acadêmica do Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Física, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Cabo de Santo Agostinho 52171-900, PE, Brazil; (A.L.); (A.G.J.); (R.B.); (L.N.); (P.T.); (F.A.P.)
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- Unidade Acadêmica do Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Física, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Cabo de Santo Agostinho 52171-900, PE, Brazil; (A.L.); (A.G.J.); (R.B.); (L.N.); (P.T.); (F.A.P.)
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil;
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- Universidade Federal de Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, PI, Brazil;
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- Unidade Acadêmica do Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Física, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Cabo de Santo Agostinho 52171-900, PE, Brazil; (A.L.); (A.G.J.); (R.B.); (L.N.); (P.T.); (F.A.P.)
- Universidade Federal de Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, PI, Brazil;
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- Unidade Acadêmica do Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Física, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Cabo de Santo Agostinho 52171-900, PE, Brazil; (A.L.); (A.G.J.); (R.B.); (L.N.); (P.T.); (F.A.P.)
- Universidade Federal de Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, PI, Brazil;
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Villegas-Fuentes A, Rosillo-de la Torre A, Vilchis-Nestor AR, Luque PA. Improvement of the optical, photocatalytic and antibacterial properties of ZnO semiconductor nanoparticles using different pepper aqueous extracts. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 339:139577. [PMID: 37480957 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139577] [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: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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Peppers are fruits that grow on plants of the genus Capsicum and are popular for their use in gastronomy as a condiment and for their anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties due to their phytocompounds such as flavonoids, polyphenols, or alkaloids. Semiconductor zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized using a green approach employing natural aqueous extracts of several varieties of peppers (jalapeño, morita, and ghost). The obtained NPs were characterized by different techniques, and their photocatalytic and antibacterial activity was studied. The signal at 620 cm-1 in the FTIR spectra belonging to the Zn-O bond, the appearance of the main peaks of a hexagonal wurtzite structure in the XRD pattern, and the characteristic signals in the UV-Vis spectra confirm the correct formation of ZnO NPs. The photocatalytic activity was analyzed against Methylene Blue (MB), Rhodamine B (RB), and Methyl Orange (MO) under UV and sunlight. All syntheses were able to degrade more than 93% of the pollutants under UV light. Antibacterial assays were performed against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. All syntheses exhibited antibacterial activity against all bacteria and maximum growth inhibition against Bacillus subtilis. The prominent results demonstrate that natural aqueous extracts obtained from peppers can be used to synthesize ZnO NPs with photocatalytic and biomedical applications.
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- A Villegas-Fuentes
- Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Facultad de Ingeniería, Arquitectura y Diseño, C.P. 22860, Ensenada, B.C, Mexico
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- Universidad de Guanajuato, División de Ciencias e Ingeniería, Loma del Bosque #103, Col. Lomas del campestre, C.P. 37150, León, Gto, Mexico
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- Centro Conjunto de Investigación en Química Sustentable, UAEM-UNAM, Toluca, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Facultad de Ingeniería, Arquitectura y Diseño, C.P. 22860, Ensenada, B.C, Mexico.
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Rajeshkumar S, Parameswari RP, Sandhiya D, Al-Ghanim KA, Nicoletti M, Govindarajan M. Green Synthesis, Characterization and Bioactivity of Mangifera indica Seed-Wrapped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28062818. [PMID: 36985789 PMCID: PMC10056584 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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In the realm of nanoparticles, metal-based nanoparticles have traditionally been regarded as the pioneering category. Compared to other nanoparticles, zinc oxide nanoparticles have several advantages, including optical and biological properties, which provide them a significant competitive advantage in clinical and biological applications. In the current investigation, we used an aqueous Mangifera indica seed extract to synthesize nanoparticles of zinc oxide (ZnO NPs). UV-Vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis, atomic force spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy were used to characterize the synthesized ZnO NPs. The nanoparticles were assessed for their potential to inhibit bacterial growth and protect cells from free radical damage. According to the current study's findings, zinc oxide nanoparticles that had been modified with the aid of mango seeds were very efficient in preventing the development of the tested bacteria and were also powerful antioxidants.
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- Shanmugam Rajeshkumar
- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, SIMATS, Chennai 600077, TN, India
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- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City 80708, Taiwan
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Environmental Biology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Vector Control, Phytochemistry and Nanotechnology, Department of Zoology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar 608002, TN, India
- Department of Zoology, Government College for Women (Autonomous), Kumbakonam 612001, TN, India
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Al-Arjan WS. Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Application in Adsorption of Toxic Dye from Aqueous Solution. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14153086. [PMID: 35956598 PMCID: PMC9370170 DOI: 10.3390/polym14153086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Dye waste is one of the most serious types of pollution in natural water bodies, since its presence can be easily detected by the naked eye, and it is not easily biodegradable. In this study, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) were generated using a chemical reduction approach involving the zinc nitrate procedure. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), and UV-vis techniques were used to analyse the surface of ZnO-NPs. The results indicate the creation of ZnO-NPs with a surface area of 95.83 m2 g−1 and a pore volume of 0.058 cm3 g−1, as well as an average pore size of 1.22 nm. In addition, the ZnO-NPs were used as an adsorbent for the removal of Ismate violet 2R (IV2R) dye from aqueous solutions under various conditions (dye concentration, pH, contact time, temperature, and adsorbent dosage) using a batch adsorption technique. Furthermore, FTIR and SEM examinations performed before and after the adsorption process indicated that the surface functionalisation and shape of the ZnO-NP nanocomposites changed significantly. A batch adsorption analysis was used to examine the extent to which operating parameters, the equilibrium isotherm, adsorption kinetics, and thermodynamics affected the results. The results of the batch technique revealed that the best results were obtained in the treatment with 0.04 g of ZnO-NP nanoparticles at 30 °C and pH 2 with an initial dye concentration of 10 mg L−1, which removed 91.5% and 65.6% of dye from synthetic and textile industry effluents, respectively. Additionally, six adsorption isotherm models were investigated by mathematical modelling and were validated for the adsorption process, and error function equations were applied to the isotherm model results in order to find the best-fit isotherm model. Likewise, the pseudo-second-order kinetic model fit well. A thermodynamic study revealed that IV2R adsorption on ZnO-NPs is a spontaneous, endothermic, and feasible sorption process. Finally, the synthesised nanocomposites prove to be excellent candidates for IV2R removal from water and real wastewater systems.
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- Wafa Shamsan Al-Arjan
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 400, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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Dadkhah M, Tulliani JM. Green Synthesis of Metal Oxides Semiconductors for Gas Sensing Applications. SENSORS 2022; 22:s22134669. [PMID: 35808164 PMCID: PMC9269292 DOI: 10.3390/s22134669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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During recent decades, metal oxide semiconductors (MOS) have sparked more attention in various applications and industries due to their excellent sensing characteristics, thermal stability, abundance, and ease of synthesis. They are reliable and accurate for measuring and monitoring environmentally important toxic gases, such as NO2, NO, N2O, H2S, CO, NH3, CH4, SO2, and CO2. Compared to other sensing technologies, MOS sensors are lightweight, relatively inexpensive, robust, and have high material sensitivity with fast response times. Green nanotechnology is a developing branch of nanotechnology and aims to decrease the negative effects of the production and application of nanomaterials. For this purpose, organic solvents and chemical reagents are not used to prepare metal nanoparticles. On the contrary, the synthesis of metal or metal oxide nanoparticles is done by microorganisms, either from plant extracts or fungi, yeast, algae, and bacteria. Thus, this review aims at illustrating the possible green synthesis of different metal oxides such as ZnO, TiO2, CeO2, SnO2, In2O3, CuO, NiO, WO3, and Fe3O4, as well as metallic nanoparticles doping.
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Synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles mediated by natural products of Acanthus sennii leaf extract for electrochemical sensing and photocatalytic applications: a comparative study of volume ratios. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-022-02301-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Ariyanta HA, Roji F, Apriandanu DOB. Electrochemical activity of glassy carbon electrode modified with ZnO nanoparticles prepared Via Senna Alata L. leaf extract towards antiretroviral drug. MICRO AND NANO SYSTEMS LETTERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s40486-022-00147-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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AbstractThe phytosynthesis method was used to prepare ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) via Senna alata L. leaf extract (SALE) by involving alkaloids, which play an essential role as a source of weak bases during the formation reaction of NPs. ZnO NPs on glassy carbon electrodes (GCE/ZnO NP) have been introduced to investigate its electrochemical activity towards the antiretroviral drug, lamivudine (3TC). Several characterization techniques, such as Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS), and Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) techniques were employed to analyze the properties of GCE/ZnO NPs. As a result, ZnO NPs in spherical shape showed a high purity crystalline hexagonal wurtzite structure with a particle diameter of 40–60 nm. A Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) measurement confirmed that the electrochemical reduction of 3TC on GCE/ZnO NPs exhibited an excellent linear range of 10–300 µM with a detection limit of 1.902 µM, quantitation limit of 6.330 µM, and sensitivity of 0.0278 µA/µM. Thus, this research suggests a facile method for the preparation of material-based ZnO NPs as a promising antiretroviral drug sensors due to their excellent electrochemical properties.
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Sun N, Javed Ansari M, Ng Kay Lup A, Javan M, Soltani A, Reza Khandoozi S, Arian Nia A, Tavassoli S, Lutfor Rahman M, Sani Sarjadi M, Sarkar SM, Su CH, Chinh Nguyen H. Improved anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties of celecoxib loaded zinc oxide and magnesium oxide nanoclusters: A molecular docking and density functional theory simulation. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Al-Buriahi AK, Al-Gheethi AA, Senthil Kumar P, Radin Mohamed RMS, Yusof H, Alshalif AF, Khalifa NA. Elimination of rhodamine B from textile wastewater using nanoparticle photocatalysts: A review for sustainable approaches. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 287:132162. [PMID: 34826899 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Rhodamine B (RhB) dye used in the textile industries is associated with carcinogenic and neurotoxic effects with a high potential to cause a variety of human diseases. Semiconductor photocatalysts synthesised through agriculture waste extracts exhibited high efficiency for RhB removal. The current review aimed to explore the efficiency and mechanism of RhB degradation using different photocatalysts that have been used in recent years, as well as the effect of various factors on the removal process. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) synthesised from plant extract is the most effective for the RhB degradation with the efficiency reaching 100% after 210 min. The photocatalysis process depends on the pH because pH changes the balance of water dissociation, which impacts the formation of hydroxyl radicals and the surface load of the catalyst. Analysis using Jupyter Notebook revealed a strong correlation between the concentration of ZnO NPs and the photocatalysis efficiency (R = 0.72). These findings reveal that man-sized photocatalysts have a high potential for removing RhB from the wastewater.
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- Abdullah Khaled Al-Buriahi
- Micropollutant Research Centre (MPRC), Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
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- Micropollutant Research Centre (MPRC), Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, 603110, India
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- Micropollutant Research Centre (MPRC), Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Architecture, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia.
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- Jamilus Research Centre for Sustainable Construction (JRC- SC), Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Parit Raja, 86400, Johor, Malaysia
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- Smart Driving Research Centre, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia
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Green Synthesis of Triangular ZnO Nanoparticles Using Azadirachta indica Leaf Extract and Its Shape Dependency for Significant Antimicrobial Activity: Joint Experimental and Theoretical Investigation. J CLUST SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-021-02145-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Bisetty K, Kanchi S, Hloma P. Evaluation of the catalytic activity of graphene oxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles on the electrochemical sensing of T1R2-Rebaudioside A complex supported by in silico methods. PURE APPL CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1515/pac-2020-1104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Herein, we report on the performance of graphene oxide (GOx) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) on a platinum (Pt) electrode, immobilized with the human T1R2 sweet taste receptor subunit for the detection of rebaudioside A (Reb-A). The characterization studies performed in this work confirmed the thin-layered structure of GOx and the polydispersed nature of ZnONPs. The elucidation of the mass loss observed by TGA demonstrates the stability of GOx. The cyclic voltammetry results for Pt/GOx revealed good catalytic activity over Pt/ZnONPs for adsorption of the T1R2-Reb-A complex. In addition, a series of computational modelling studies were carried out to better understand the surface adsorption phenomena of GOx and ZnONPs to mimic the layer-by-layer electrode modification strategies independently. The strongest interaction energy observed (−573 kcal mol−1) for the direct interaction of ZnONPs onto the Pt electrode surface, demonstrates a stronger adsorption in contrast to the GOx modified Pt electrode (−23 kcal mol−1). However, the overall results for the layered-nanocomposite revealed that the GOx (−256 kcal mol−1) were more strongly adsorbed in contrast to ZnONPs (−231 kcal mol−1) for the detection of the T1R2-ReB-A complex, demonstrating the reliability of our GOx electrode functionalization strategy. The results of this study can potentially be used to improve the design of rapid Reb-A sensors for the food and beverage industry.
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- Krishna Bisetty
- Department of Chemistry , Durban University of Technology , P.O. Box 1334 , Durban , 4000 , South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry , Durban University of Technology , P.O. Box 1334 , Durban , 4000 , South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry , Durban University of Technology , P.O. Box 1334 , Durban , 4000 , South Africa
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Biofabrication of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from Two Different Zinc Sources and Their Antimicrobial Activity. BIONANOSCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-020-00802-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Removal of Basic Brown 16 from Aqueous Solution Using Durian Shell Adsorbent, Optimisation and Techno-Economic Analysis. SUSTAINABILITY 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/su12218928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Azo dyes including C. I. Basic Brown 16 (BB16) are one of the coloured organic compounds that have adverse effects on human health and the environment. The current work aims to optimise the adsorption of C.I BB16 in aqueous solution using durian (Durio zibethinus murray) shell as a low-cost green adsorbent. Durian shell was characterised by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The adsorption process was optimised with response surface methodology (RSM) based on pH (4–8), time (30–240 min), durian shell dosage (0.1–1.0 g/L) and initial concentration of C.I BB16 (10–20 ppm). The removal efficiency was determined based on the reduction of chemical oxygen demand (COD) and the decolourisation of C.I BB16. The techno-economic analysis was described in the current work to know the economic feasibility of durian shells as an adsorbent. The SEM images showed that durian shell adsorbent has a smooth surface with no pores. FTIR spectra confirmed the presence of -C-O, =C–H, C=C, -C-O-C and O-H bonds in durian shell. Maximum decolourisation (77.6%) and COD removal (80.6%) for C.I BB16 was achieved with the interaction between pH, time and adsorbent dose and initial concentration of C.I BB16. The optimal operating factors for adsorption of C.I BB16 recorded at pH 8, time (30 min), durian shell dosage (1 g/L) and 15 mg /L of C.I BB16 concentrations were 77.61 vs. 74.26 (%) of C.I BB16 removal and 80.60 vs. 78.72 (%) of COD removal with an R2 coefficient of 0.94 at p < 0.05. The specific cost of durian shell coagulant production is USD 172.71 per ton which is lower than the market price of honeydew peels-activated carbon (HDP-AC) (USD 261.81) and the commercial market price of activated carbon which is USD 1000.00/tons. These findings indicated that the durian adsorbent provides alternative methods for treating hair dye wastewater. These findings indicated that durian shells have a high potential for the adsorption of C.I BB16 in aqueous solution.
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Yashni G, Willy KB, Al-Gheethi AA, Mohamed RMSR, Mohd Salleh SNA, Amir Hashim MK. A Review on Green Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles Using Coriandrum Sativum Leaf Extract For Degrading Dyes in Textile Wastewater: A Prospect Towards Green Chemistry. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.1088/1757-899x/736/4/042003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Inamuddin, Kanchi S. One-pot biosynthesis of silver nanoparticle using Colocasia esculenta extract: Colorimetric detection of melamine in biological samples. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2019.112310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Jaffri SB, Ahmad KS. Neoteric environmental detoxification of organic pollutants and pathogenic microbes via green synthesized ZnO nanoparticles. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2019; 40:3745-3761. [PMID: 29897295 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2018.1488888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2018] [Accepted: 06/03/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The present study has for the first time reported Prunus cerasifera leaf extract-mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) in a green and one-pot synthetic mode without utilization of any chemical reducing agents. Synthesized nanoparticles were analysed by ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transmission infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). UV-Vis peak was detected at 380 nm due to surface plasmon resonance. A variety of biomolecules were revealed by FTIR involved in reduction cum stabilization of ZnO NPs. Wurtzite hexagonal geometry with an average crystallite size of 12 nm was obtained from XRD diffraction pattern. SEM exhibited size ranges of 80-100 nm and 60-100 nm for 200°C and 600°C calcination temperatures. Synthesized nanoparticles were used as bio-cleaning photocatalysts against organic pollutants, i.e. bromocresol green, bromophenol blue, methyl red and methyl blue, which yielded pseudo-first-order reaction kinetics (R2 = 0.98, 0.92, 0.92 and 0.90, respectively). Pollutants expressed higher degradation percentages in less than 14 min in direct solar irradiance. Moreover, synthesized nanoparticles were tested against resistant microbes, i.e. Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus terreus, Penicillium chrysogenum, Fusarium solani, Lasiodiplodia theobromae, Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri and Psuedomonas syringae for the development of a new generation of antimicrobial agents.
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- Shaan Bibi Jaffri
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Sharma D, Singh T. A DFT study of polyaniline/ZnO nanocomposite as a photocatalyst for the reduction of methylene blue dye. J Mol Liq 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2019.111528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Rajeshkumar S, Menon S, Venkat Kumar S, Tambuwala MM, Bakshi HA, Mehta M, Satija S, Gupta G, Chellappan DK, Thangavelu L, Dua K. Antibacterial and antioxidant potential of biosynthesized copper nanoparticles mediated through Cissus arnotiana plant extract. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2019; 197:111531. [PMID: 31212244 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2019.111531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Revised: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Environment friendly methods for the synthesis of copper nanoparticles have become a valuable trend in the current scenario. The utilization of phytochemicals from plant extracts has become a unique technology for the synthesis of nanoparticles, as they possess dual nature of reducing and capping agents to the nanoparticles. In the present investigation we have synthesized copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) using a rare medicinal plant Cissus arnotiana and evaluated their antibacterial activity against gram negative and gram positive bacteria. The morphology and characterization of the synthesized CuNPs were studied and done using UV-Visible spectroscopy at a wavelength range of 350-380 nm. XRD studies were performed for analyzing the crystalline nature; SEM and TEM for evaluating the spherical shape within the size range of 60-90 nm and AFM was performed to check the surface roughness. The biosynthesized CuNPs showed better antibacterial activity against the gram-negative bacteria, E. coli with an inhibition zone of 22.20 ± 0.16 mm at 75 μg/ml. The antioxidant property observed was comparatively equal with the standard antioxidant agent ascorbic acid at a maximum concentration of 40 μg/ ml. This is the first study reported on C. arnotiana mediated biosynthesis of copper nanoparticles, where we believe that the findings can pave way for a new direction in the field of nanotechnology and nanomedicine where there is a significant potential for antibacterial and antioxidant activities. We predict that, these could lead to an exponential increase in the field of biomedical applications, with the utilization of green synthesized CuNPs, due to its remarkable properties. The highest antibacterial property was observed with gram-negative strains mainly, E. coli, due to its thin peptidoglycan layer and electrostatic interactions between the bacterial cell wall and CuNPs surfaces. Hence, CuNPs can be potent therapeutic agents in several biomedical applications, which are yet to be explored in the near future.
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- S Rajeshkumar
- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, Chennai 600077, TN, India.
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- School of Bio-Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, TN, India
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- School of Bio-Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, TN, India
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ulster University, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 1SA, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ulster University, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 1SA, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar-Delhi G.T. Road (NH-1), Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar-Delhi G.T. Road (NH-1), Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Mahal Road, Jagatpura, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, Chennai 600077, TN, India
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia; School of Biomedical Sciences & Pharmacy, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW 2308, Australia.
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Callus mediated biosynthesis and antibacterial activities of zinc oxide nanoparticles from Viola canescens: an important Himalayan medicinal herb. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-019-0426-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Yazhiniprabha M, Vaseeharan B, Sonawane A, Behera A. In vitro and In vivo toxicity assessment of phytofabricated ZnO nanoparticles showing bacteriostatic effect and larvicidal efficacy against Culex quinquefasciatus. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2019; 192:158-169. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2019.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2018] [Revised: 01/05/2019] [Accepted: 01/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Sumaira, Siddique Afridi M, Salman Hashmi S, Ali GS, Zia M, Haider Abbasi B. Comparative antileishmanial efficacy of the biosynthesised ZnO NPs from genus Verbena. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:1067-1073. [PMID: 30964015 PMCID: PMC8676150 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2018] [Revised: 04/27/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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This study describes ZnO NPs biosynthesis using leaf extracts of Verbena officinalis and Verbena tenuisecta. The extracts serve as natural reducing, capping and stabilization facilitators. Plant extracts phytochemical analysis, revealed that V. officinalis showed higher total phenolic and flavonoid content (22.12 and 6.38 mg g -1 DW) as compared to V. tennuisecta (12.18 and 2.7 mg g -1 DW). ZnO NPs were characterised by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and energy dispersive X-ray. TEM analysis of ZnO NPs reveals rod and flower shapes and were in the range of 65-75 and 14-31 nm, for V. tenuisecta and V. officinalis, respectively. Bio-potential of ZnO NPs was examined through their leishmanicidal potential against Leishmania tropica. ZnO NPs showed potent leishmanicidal activity with 250 µg ml-1 being the most potent concentration. V. officinalis mediated ZnO NPs showed more potent leishmanicidal activity compared to V. tenuisecta mediated ZnO NPs due to their smaller size and increased phenolics doped onto its surface. These results can be a step forward towards the development of novel compounds that can efficiently replace the current medication schemes for leishmaniasis treatment.
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- Sumaira
- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Mid-Florida Research and Education Center and Department of Plant Pathology, University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, 2725 Binion Road, Apopka, FL 32703, USA
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan.
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Kaygili O, Ercan I, Ates T, Keser S, Orek C, Gunduz B, Seckin T, Bulut N, Bañares L. An experimental and theoretical investigation of the structure of synthesized ZnO powder. Chem Phys 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphys.2018.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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