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Dutta A, Karamikamkar S, Nofar M, Behzadfar E. Nanoporous air filtering systems made from renewable sources: benefits and challenges. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:15059-15077. [PMID: 39072362 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01688b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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There is a crucial need for air purification systems due to increasing air contamination, while conventional air-filtering materials face challenges in eliminating gaseous and particulate pollutants. This review examines the development and characteristics of nanoporous polymeric materials developed from renewable resources, which have rapidly advanced in recent years. These materials offer more sustainable alternatives for nanoporous structures made out of conventional polymers and significantly impact the properties of porous polymers. The review explores nanoporous materials' production from renewable sources, filtering mechanisms, physicochemical makeup, and sensing capabilities. The recent advancements in this field aim to enhance production techniques, lower pressure drop, and improve adsorption efficiency. Currently, supporting approaches include using adsorbent layers and binders to immobilize nanoporous materials. Furthermore, the prospects and challenges of nanoporous materials obtained from renewable sources used for air purification are discussed.
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- Arnab Dutta
- Sustainable Polymers Research Lab (SPRL), The Creative School, Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada.
- Chemical Engineering Department, Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), Los Angeles, CA, 90024, USA.
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- Sustainable & Green Plastics Laboratory, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Department, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul 34469, Turkey
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- Sustainable Polymers Research Lab (SPRL), The Creative School, Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada.
- Chemical Engineering Department, Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
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Dhar A, Gupta SL, Saini P, Sinha K, Khandelwal A, Tyagi R, Singh A, Sharma P, Jaiswal RK. Nanotechnology-based theranostic and prophylactic approaches against SARS-CoV-2. Immunol Res 2024; 72:14-33. [PMID: 37682455 DOI: 10.1007/s12026-023-09416-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has been an unpredicted burden on global healthcare system by infecting over 700 million individuals, with approximately 6 million deaths worldwide. COVID-19 significantly impacted all sectors, but it very adversely affected the healthcare system. These effects were much more evident in the resource limited part of the world. Individuals with acute conditions were also severely impacted. Although classical COVID-19 diagnostics such as RT-PCR and rapid antibody testing have played a crucial role in reducing the spread of infection, these diagnostic techniques are associated with certain limitations. For instance, drawback of RT-PCR diagnostics is that due to degradation of viral RNA during shipping, it can give false negative results. Also, rapid antibody testing majorly depends on the phase of infection and cannot be performed on immune compromised individuals. These limitations in current diagnostic tools require the development of nanodiagnostic tools for early detection of COVID-19 infection. Therefore, the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak has necessitated the development of specific, responsive, accurate, rapid, low-cost, and simple-to-use diagnostic tools at point of care. In recent years, early detection has been a challenge for several health diseases that require prompt attention and treatment. Disease identification at an early stage, increased imaging of inner health issues, and ease of diagnostic processes have all been established using a new discipline of laboratory medicine called nanodiagnostics, even before symptoms have appeared. Nanodiagnostics refers to the application of nanoparticles (material with size equal to or less than 100 nm) for medical diagnostic purposes. The special property of nanomaterials compared to their macroscopic counterparts is a lesser signal loss and an enhanced electromagnetic field. Nanosize of the detection material also enhances its sensitivity and increases the signal to noise ratio. Microchips, nanorobots, biosensors, nanoidentification of single-celled structures, and microelectromechanical systems are some of the most modern nanodiagnostics technologies now in development. Here, we have highlighted the important roles of nanotechnology in healthcare sector, with a detailed focus on the management of the COVID-19 pandemic. We outline the different types of nanotechnology-based diagnostic devices for SARS-CoV-2 and the possible applications of nanomaterials in COVID-19 treatment. We also discuss the utility of nanomaterials in formulating preventive strategies against SARS-CoV-2 including their use in manufacture of protective equipment, formulation of vaccines, and strategies for directly hindering viral infection. We further discuss the factors hindering the large-scale accessibility of nanotechnology-based healthcare applications and suggestions for overcoming them.
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- Atika Dhar
- National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India, 110067
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- National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India, 110067
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- Department of Zoology, Patna Science College, Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Feroze Gandhi College, Raebareli, U.P, India, 229001
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- Department of Zoology, Patna Science College, Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India.
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- Department of Cancer Biology, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL, 60153, USA.
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Rossin ARS, Spessato L, Cardoso FDSL, Caetano J, Caetano W, Radovanovic E, Dragunski DC. Electrospinning in personal protective equipment for healthcare work. Polym Bull (Berl) 2023:1-24. [PMID: 37362955 PMCID: PMC10183089 DOI: 10.1007/s00289-023-04814-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Protection in many service areas is mandatory for good performance in daily activities of workers, especially health areas. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used to protect patients and health workers from contamination by harmful pathogens and body fluids during clinical attendance. The pandemic scenario caused by SARS-CoV-2 has shown that the world is not prepared to face global disease outbreaks, especially when it comes to the PPE of healthcare workers. In the last years, the world has faced a deficiency in the development of advanced technologies to produce high-quality PPE to attend to the exponential increasing demand. Electrospinning is a technology that can be used to produce high-quality PPE by improving the protective action of clothing. In the face of this concern, this manuscript presents as focus the potential of electrospinning to be applied in protective clothing. PPE mostly used by healthcare workers are also presented. The physico-chemical characteristics and production processes of medical textiles for PPE are addressed. Furthermore, an overview of the electrospinning technique is shown. It is important to highlight most research about electrospinning applied to PPE for health areas presents gaps and challenges; thus, future projections are also addressed in this manuscript.
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- Ariane Regina Souza Rossin
- Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná 87020-900 Brazil
- Center of Engineering and Exact Sciences, State University of West Paraná, Toledo, Paraná 85903-000 Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná 87020-900 Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná 87020-900 Brazil
- Center of Engineering and Exact Sciences, State University of West Paraná, Toledo, Paraná 85903-000 Brazil
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- Center of Engineering and Exact Sciences, State University of West Paraná, Toledo, Paraná 85903-000 Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná 87020-900 Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná 87020-900 Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná 87020-900 Brazil
- Center of Engineering and Exact Sciences, State University of West Paraná, Toledo, Paraná 85903-000 Brazil
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Uskoković V. Lessons from the history of inorganic nanoparticles for inhalable diagnostics and therapeutics. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 315:102903. [PMID: 37084546 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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The respiratory tract is one of the most accessible ones to exogenous nanoparticles, yet drug delivery by their means to it is made extraordinarily challenging because of the plexus of aerodynamic, hemodynamic and biomolecular factors at cellular and extracellular levels that synergistically define the safety and efficacy of this process. Here, the use of inorganic nanoparticles (INPs) for inhalable diagnostics and therapies of the lung is viewed through the prism of the history of studies on the interaction of INPs with the lower respiratory tract. The most conceptually and methodologically innovative and illuminative studies are referred to in the chronological order, as they were reported in the literature, and the trends in the progress of understanding this interaction of immense therapeutic and toxicological significance are being deduced from it. The most outstanding actual trends delineated include the diminishment of toxicity via surface functionalization, cell targeting, tagging and tracking via controlled binding and uptake, hybrid INP treatments, magnetic guidance, combined drug and gene delivery, use as adjuvants in inhalable vaccines, and other. Many of the understudied research directions, which have been accomplished by the nanostructured organic polymers in the pulmonary niche, are discussed. The progress in the use of INPs as inhalable diagnostics or therapeutics has been hampered by their well-recognized inflammatory potential and toxicity in the respiratory tract. However, the annual numbers of methodologically innovative studies have been on the rise throughout the past two decades, suggesting that this is a prolific direction of research, its comparatively poor commercial takings notwithstanding. Still, the lack of consensus on the effects of many INP compositions at low but therapeutically effective doses, the plethora of contradictory reports on ostensibly identical chemical compositions and NP properties, and the many cases of antagonism in combinatorial NP treatments imply that the rational design of inhalable medical devices based on INPs must rely on qualitative principles for the most part and embrace a partially stochastic approach as well. At the same time, the fact that the most studied INPs for pulmonary applications have been those with some of the thickest records of pulmonary toxicity, e.g., carbon, silver, gold, silica and iron oxide, is a silent call for the expansion of the search for new inorganic compositions for use in inhalable therapies to new territories.
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- Vuk Uskoković
- Advanced Materials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, TardigradeNano LLC, 7 Park Vista, Irvine, CA 92604, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego, CA 92182, USA.
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Azizan A, Samsudin AA, Shamshul Baharin MB, Dzulkiflee MH, Rosli NR, Abu Bakar NF, Adlim M. Cellulosic fiber nanocomposite application review with zinc oxide antimicrobial agent nanoparticle: an opt for COVID-19 purpose. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:16779-16796. [PMID: 35084685 PMCID: PMC8793331 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-18515-5] [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: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/01/2022] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Cellulosic fiber (CF) in nanoform is emergingly finding its way for COVID-19 solution for instance via nanocomposite/nanoparticle from various abundant biopolymeric waste materials, which may not be widely commercialized when the pandemic strikes recently. The possibility is wide open but needs proper collection of knowledge and research data. Thus, this article firstly reviews CF produced from various lignocellulosic or biomass feedstocks' pretreatment methods in various nanoforms or nanocomposites, also serving together with metal oxide (MeO) antimicrobial agents having certain analytical reporting. CF-MeO hybrid product can be a great option for COVID-19 antimicrobial resistant environment to be proposed considering the long-established CF and MeO laboratory investigations. Secondly, a preliminary pH investigation of 7 to 12 on zinc oxide synthesis discussing on Fouriertransform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) functional groups and scanning electron microscope (SEM) images are also presented, justifying the knowledge requirement for future stable nanocomposite formulation. In addition to that, recent precursors suitable for zinc oxide nanoparticle synthesis with emergingly prediction to serve as COVID-19 purposes via different products, aligning with CFs or nanocellulose for industrial applications are also reviewed.
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- Amizon Azizan
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Graduate School of Mathematics and Applied Science, Universitas Syiah Kuala, 23111 Darussalam Banda Aceh, Kuala, Indonesia
- Chemistry Department, FKIP, Universitas Syiah Kuala, 23111 Darussalam Banda Aceh, Kuala, Indonesia
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An Overview on Exploitation of Graphene-Based Membranes: From Water Treatment to Medical Industry, Including Recent Fighting against COVID-19. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11020310. [PMID: 36838275 PMCID: PMC9967324 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11020310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Graphene and its derivatives have lately been the subject of increased attention for different environmental applications of membrane technology such as water treatment and air filtration, exploiting their antimicrobial and antiviral activity. They are interesting candidates as membrane materials for their outstanding mechanical and chemical stability and for their thin two-dimensional (2D) nanostructure with potential pore engineering for advanced separation. All these applications have evolved and diversified from discovery to today, and now graphene and graphene derivatives also offer fascinating opportunities for the fight against infective diseases such as COVID-19 thanks to their antimicrobial and antiviral properties. This paper presents an overview of graphene-based 2D materials, their preparation and use as membrane material for applications in water treatment and in respiratory protection devices.
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Yakoubi A, Dhafer CEB. Advanced Plasmonic Nanoparticle-Based Techniques for the Prevention, Detection, and Treatment of Current COVID-19. PLASMONICS (NORWELL, MASS.) 2022; 18:311-347. [PMID: 36588744 PMCID: PMC9786532 DOI: 10.1007/s11468-022-01754-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Coronavirus is an ongoing global pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Coronavirus disease 2019 known as COVID-19 is the worst pandemic since World War II. The outbreak of COVID-19 had a significant repercussion on the health, economy, politics, and environment, making coronavirus-related issues more complicated and becoming one of the most challenging pandemics of the last century with deadly outcomes and a high rate of the reproduction number. There are thousands of different types - or variants - of COVID circulating across the world. Viruses mutate all the time; it emphasizes the critical need for the designing of efficient vaccines to prevent virus infection, early and fast diagnosis, and effective antiviral and protective therapeutics. In this regard, the use of nanotechnology offers new opportunities for the development of novel strategies in terms of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of COVID-19. This review presents an outline of the platforms developed using plasmonic nanoparticles in the detection, treatment, and prevention of SARS-CoV-2. We select the best strategies in each of these approaches. The properties of metallic plasmon NPs and their relevance in the development of novel point-of-care diagnosis approaches for COVID-19 are highlighted. Also, we discuss the current challenges and the future perspectives looking towards the clinical translation and the commercial aspects of nanotechnology and plasmonic NP-based diagnostic tools and therapy to fight COVID-19 pandemic. The article could be of significance for researchers dedicated to developing suitable plasmonic detection tools and therapy approaches for COVID-19 viruses and future pandemics.
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- Afef Yakoubi
- Laboratory of Hetero-organic Compounds and Nanostructured Materials, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences Bizerte, University of Carthage, LR 18 ES11, 7021 Bizerte, Tunisia
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- Chemistry Department College of Science, Jouf University, P.O Box: 2014, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
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Mobeen H, Safdar M, Fatima A, Afzal S, Zaman H, Mehdi Z. Emerging applications of nanotechnology in context to immunology: A comprehensive review. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1024871. [PMID: 36619389 PMCID: PMC9815620 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1024871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Numerous benefits of nanotechnology are available in many scientific domains. In this sense, nanoparticles serve as the fundamental foundation of nanotechnology. Recent developments in nanotechnology have demonstrated that nanoparticles have enormous promise for use in almost every field of life sciences. Nanoscience and nanotechnology use the distinctive characteristics of tiny nanoparticles (NPs) for various purposes in electronics, fabrics, cosmetics, biopharmaceutical industries, and medicines. The exclusive physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of nanoparticles prompt different immune responses in the body. Nanoparticles are believed to have strong potential for the development of advanced adjuvants, cytokines, vaccines, drugs, immunotherapies, and theranostic applications for the treatment of targeted bacterial, fungal, viral, and allergic diseases and removal of the tumor with minimal toxicity as compared to macro and microstructures. This review highlights the medical and non-medical applications with a detailed discussion on enhanced and targeted natural and acquired immunity against pathogens provoked by nanoparticles. The immunological aspects of the nanotechnology field are beyond the scope of this Review. However, we provide updated data that will explore novel theragnostic immunological applications of nanotechnology for better and immediate treatment.
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- Hifsa Mobeen
- Department of Allied Health Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Pakistan Institute of Quality Control, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Centre for Applied Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Application of Nanotechnology in COVID-19 Infection: Findings and Limitations. JOURNAL OF NANOTHERANOSTICS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/jnt3040014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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There is an urgent need to address the global mortality of the COVID-19 pandemic, as it reached 6.3 million as of July 2022. As such, the experts recommended the mass diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection at an early stage using nanotechnology-based sensitive diagnostic approaches. The development of nanobiosensors for Point-of-Care (POC) sampling of COVID-19 could ensure mass detection without the need for sophisticated laboratories or expert personnel. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques for POC detection was also proposed. In addition, the utilization of various antiviral nanomaterials such as Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) for the development of masks for personal protection mitigates viral transmission. Nowadays, nano-assisted vaccines have been approved for emergency use, but their safety and effectiveness in the mutant strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus remain challenging. Methodology: Updated literature was sourced from various research indexing databases such as PubMed, SCOPUS, Science Direct, Research Gate and Google Scholars. Result: We presented the concept of novel nanotechnology researched discovery, including nano-devices, electrochemical biosensing, nano-assisted vaccine, and nanomedicines, for use in recent times, which could be a formidable step for future management of COVID-19.
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Elden NMK, Mandil AMA, Hegazy AA, Nagy N, Mabry RM, Khairy WA. Health innovations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: perspectives from the Eastern Mediterranean Region. J Public Health (Oxf) 2022:6780264. [PMID: 36310503 PMCID: PMC9620347 DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdac113] [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: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This paper aims to document the numerous health innovations developed in response to the COVID-19 crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) using a scoping review approach. METHODS A literature search was conducted using PubMed, the Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, the Index Medicus for EMR to identify peer-reviewed articles between December 2019 and November 2020 and WHO and ministries of health websites for grey literature. Following an initial review, full-text screening identified studies reporting on health innovations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the region. RESULTS This review describes 82 health innovations reported from 20 countries across the region: 80% (n = 66) were digital and technology-based products and services including health care delivery (n = 25), public health informatics (n = 24) and prevention (n = 17); 20% (n = 16) were innovative processes including health care delivery (n = 8), educational programmes (n = 6) and community engagement (n = 2). CONCLUSION The speed with which these technologies were deployed in different contexts demonstrates their ease of adoption and manageability and thus can be considered as the most scalable. Strengthened frameworks to protect users' privacy, documentation and evaluation of impact of innovations, and training of health care professionals are fundamental for promoting health innovations in the EMR.
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- N M K Elden
- Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, 12613, Egypt
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- WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Cairo, 11371, Egypt
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- Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, 12613, Egypt
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- Al-Obour High Institute for Management and Informatics, Cairo, 7050210, Egypt
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- Address correspondence to RM Mabry, E-mail:
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- Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, 12613, Egypt
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de Moraes Segundo JDDP, Constantino JSF, Calais GB, de Moura Junior CF, de Moraes MOS, da Fonseca JHL, Tsukamoto J, Monteiro RRDC, Andrade FK, d’Ávila MA, Arns CW, Beppu MM, Vieira RS. Virucidal PVP-Copper Salt Composites against Coronavirus Produced by Electrospinning and Electrospraying. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14194157. [PMID: 36236105 PMCID: PMC9570984 DOI: 10.3390/polym14194157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Electrospinning technology was used to produced polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-copper salt composites with structural differences, and their virucidal activity against coronavirus was investigated. The solutions were prepared with 20, 13.3, 10, and 6.6% w/v PVP containing 3, 1.0, 0.6, and 0.2% w/v Cu (II), respectively. The rheological properties and electrical conductivity contributing to the formation of the morphologies of the composite materials were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). SEM images revealed the formation of electrospun PVP-copper salt ultrafine composite fibers (0.80 ± 0.35 µm) and electrosprayed PVP-copper salt composite microparticles (1.50 ± 0.70 µm). Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) evidenced the incorporation of copper into the produced composite materials. IR spectra confirmed the chemical composition and showed an interaction of Cu (II) ions with oxygen in the PVP resonant ring. Virucidal composite fibers inactivated 99.999% of coronavirus within 5 min of contact time, with moderate cytotoxicity to L929 cells, whereas the virucidal composite microparticles presented with a virucidal efficiency of 99.999% within 1440 min of exposure, with low cytotoxicity to L929 cells (mouse fibroblast). This produced virucidal composite materials have the potential to be applied in respirators, personal protective equipment, self-cleaning surfaces, and to fabric coat personal protective equipment against SARS-CoV-2, viral outbreaks, or pandemics.
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- João de Deus Pereira de Moraes Segundo
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza 60455-760, Brazil
- Department of Materials and Bioprocess Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-852, Brazil
- Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-860, Brazil
- Correspondence: (J.d.D.P.d.M.S.); (R.S.V.)
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- Department of Materials and Bioprocess Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-852, Brazil
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- Thematic Laboratory of Microscopy and Nanotechnology, National Institute of Amazonian Research, Manaus 69067-001, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics, Evolution, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-970, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza 60455-760, Brazil
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- Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-860, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics, Evolution, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-970, Brazil
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- Department of Materials and Bioprocess Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-852, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza 60455-760, Brazil
- Correspondence: (J.d.D.P.d.M.S.); (R.S.V.)
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Rastogi A, Singh A, Naik K, Mishra A, Chaudhary S, Manohar R, Singh Parmar A. A systemic review on liquid crystals, nanoformulations and its application for detection and treatment of SARS - CoV- 2 (COVID - 19). J Mol Liq 2022; 362:119795. [PMID: 35832289 PMCID: PMC9265145 DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The COVID-19 is a pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has instigated major health problems and prompted WHO to proclaim a worldwide medical emergency. The knowledge of SARS-CoV-2 fundamental structure, aetiology, its entrance mechanism, membrane hijacking and immune response against the virus, are important parameters to develop effective vaccines and medicines. Liquid crystals integrated nano-techniques and various nanoformulations were applied to tackle the severity of the virus. It was reported that nanoformulations have helped to enhance the effectiveness of presently accessible antiviral medicines or to elicit a fast immunological response against COVID-19 virus. Applications of liquid crystals, nanostructures, nanoformulations and nanotechnology in diagnosis, prevention, treatment and tailored vaccine administration against COVID-19 which will help in establishing the framework for a successful pandemic combat are reviewed. This review also focuses on limitations associated with liquid crystal-nanotechnology based systems and suggests the possible ways to address these limitations. Also, topical advancements in the ground of liquid crystals and nanostructures established diagnostics (nanosensor/biosensor) are discussed in detail.
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- Ayushi Rastogi
- Liquid Crystal Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow 226007, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Department of Humanity and Applied Sciences (Physics), SMS College of Engineering, Institute of Technology, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Physics, J.S.S Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore 560060, Karnataka, India
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- Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Nuclear Agriculture and Biotechnology Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay - 400085, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh 160012, Punjab, India
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- Liquid Crystal Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow 226007, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Ferreira CAM, Guerreiro SFC, Valente JFA, Patrício TMF, Alves N, Mateus A, Dias JR. Advanced Face Mask Filters Based on PCL Electrospun Meshes Dopped with Antimicrobial MgO and CuO Nanoparticles. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14163329. [PMID: 36015586 PMCID: PMC9413239 DOI: 10.3390/polym14163329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The pandemic situation caused by coronavirus clearly demonstrated the need for alternatives able to protect the respiratory tract and inactivate the infectious agents. Based on this, antibacterial face-mask filters of polycaprolactone (PCL) dopped with magnesium oxide (MgO) and copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles (NPs) were produced using an electrospinning technique. A morphological analysis of electrospun meshes evaluated the success of nanoparticles’ incorporation as well as the average fibers’ diameters (481 ± 272 nm). The performance of electrospun nanofibers was also assessed in terms of tensile strength (0.88 ± 0.25 MPa), water vapor permeability (11,178.66 ± 35.78 g·m−2·day−1), stability under wet conditions and antibacterial activity according to the standard guidelines. The filters showed structural stability up to 2 h of washing and improved antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) for optimized concentrations of MgO and CuO NPs. Overall, electrospun meshes with antibacterial activity were successfully developed for advanced filtering applications.
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- Carolina A. M. Ferreira
- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development (CDRSP), Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, 2030-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal
- Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS), University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Centro de Estudos de Ciência Animal (CECA), Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente (ICETA) da Universidade do Porto, Praça Gomes Teixeira, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre (MARE), ESTM, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, 2050-641 Peniche, Portugal
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development (CDRSP), Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, 2030-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal
- Medical Physics Department, Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPO-Porto), 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S), Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development (CDRSP), Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, 2030-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development (CDRSP), Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, 2030-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development (CDRSP), Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, 2030-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development (CDRSP), Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, 2030-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development (CDRSP), Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, 2030-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal
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Liu M, Bauman L, Nogueira CL, Aucoin MG, Anderson WA, Zhao B. Antimicrobial polymeric composites for high-touch surfaces in healthcare applications. CURRENT OPINION IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 2022; 22:100395. [PMID: 35434438 PMCID: PMC8995198 DOI: 10.1016/j.cobme.2022.100395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Antimicrobial polymer composites have long been utilized in the healthcare field as part of the first line of defense. These composites are desirable in that they pose a minimal risk of developing contagions with antibiotic resistance. For this reason, the field of antimicrobial composites has seen steady growth over recent years and is becoming increasingly important during the current COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, we first review the need of the antimicrobial polymers in high tough surfaces, the antimicrobial mechanism, and then the recent advances in the development of antimicrobial polymer composite including the utilization of intrinsic antimicrobial polymers, the addition of antimicrobial additives, and new exploration of surface patterning. While there are many established and developing methods of imbuing a material with antimicrobial activity, there currently is no standard quantification method for these properties leading to difficulty comparing the efficacy of these materials within the literature. A discussion of the common antimicrobial characterization methods is provided along with highlights on the need of a standardized quantification of antiviral and antibacterial properties in testing to allow ease of comparison between generated libraries and to facilitate proper screening. We also discuss and comment on the current trends of the development of antimicrobial polymer composites with long-lasting and specific antimicrobial activities, nontoxic properties, and environmental friendliness against a broad-spectrum of microbes.
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- Minghui Liu
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology & Institute for Polymer Research, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology & Institute for Polymer Research, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology & Institute for Polymer Research, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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Kumar A, Soni V, Singh P, Parwaz Khan AA, Nazim M, Mohapatra S, Saini V, Raizada P, Hussain CM, Shaban M, Marwani HM, Asiri AM. Green aspects of photocatalysts during corona pandemic: a promising role for the deactivation of COVID-19 virus. RSC Adv 2022; 12:13609-13627. [PMID: 35530385 PMCID: PMC9073611 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra08981a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The selection of a facile, eco-friendly, and effective methodology is the need of the hour for efficient curing of the COVID-19 virus in air, water, and many food products. Recently, semiconductor-based photocatalytic methodologies have provided promising, green, and sustainable approaches to battle against viral activation via the oxidative capabilities of various photocatalysts with excellent performance under moderate conditions and negligible by-products generation as well. Considering this, recent advances in photocatalysis for combating the spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are inclusively highlighted. Starting from the origin to the introduction of the coronavirus, the significant potential of photocatalysis against viral prevention and -disinfection is discussed thoroughly. Various photocatalytic material-based systems including metal-oxides, metal-free and advanced 2D materials (MXenes, MOFs and COFs) are systematically examined to understand the mechanistic insights of virus-disinfection in the human body to fight against COVID-19 disease. Also, a roadmap toward sustainable solutions for ongoing COVID-19 contagion is also presented. Finally, the challenges in this field and future perspectives are comprehensively discussed involving the bottlenecks of current photocatalytic systems along with potential recommendations to deal with upcoming pandemic situations in the future.
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- Abhinandan Kumar
- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University Solan Himachal Pradesh 173229 India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University Solan Himachal Pradesh 173229 India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University Solan Himachal Pradesh 173229 India
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University P. O. Box 80203 Jeddah 21589 Saudi Arabia
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University P. O. Box 80203 Jeddah 21589 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology 61 Daehak-ro Gumi-si Gyeongbuk-do 39177 Republic of Korea
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- University School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Dwarka New Delhi 110078 India
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- Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College Kumarhatti Solan Himachal Pradesh 173229 India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University Solan Himachal Pradesh 173229 India
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University Beni-Suef 62514 Egypt
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University P. O. Box 80203 Jeddah 21589 Saudi Arabia
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University P. O. Box 80203 Jeddah 21589 Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University P. O. Box 80203 Jeddah 21589 Saudi Arabia
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University P. O. Box 80203 Jeddah 21589 Saudi Arabia
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Damokhi A, Yousefinejad S, Fakherpour A, Jahangiri M. Improvement of performance and function in respiratory protection equipment using nanomaterials. JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH : AN INTERDISCIPLINARY FORUM FOR NANOSCALE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022; 24:76. [PMID: 35368829 PMCID: PMC8959790 DOI: 10.1007/s11051-022-05460-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Nanotechnology has become one of key areas for the current development and research. Nanotechnology focuses on matter at the nanoscale and is capable of using different approaches to produce nanomaterials, structures, devices, and systems. One of the concerns that have to be addressed is the adverse effects of exposure to pathogens and pollutants in different workplaces and environments. Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is one of the personal protective equipment (PPE) utilized to reduce the risk of exposure to environmental or occupational respiratory hazards. Thus, various studies have been conducted for improving the functional properties of sorbents or filters in different kinds of RPE. Different categories of nanomaterials have been reported as effective agents for achieving this goal. The application of these nanomaterials in mask layers or respirators' cartridge could significantly increase the filtration efficiency, breathing comfort, and antibacterial/antiviral properties of the masks and respirators. The present study aimed to comprehensively review the nanomaterials used in different types of face RPE with emphasis on various properties of the utilized nanomaterials. The study also aimed to show an applied perspective for future research on this important subject. Graphical abstract
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- Arezoo Damokhi
- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Research Center for Health Sciences, Institute of Health, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Research Center for Health Sciences, Institute of Health, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Research Center for Health Sciences, Institute of Health, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Darie-Niță RN, Râpă M, Frąckowiak S. Special Features of Polyester-Based Materials for Medical Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:951. [PMID: 35267774 PMCID: PMC8912343 DOI: 10.3390/polym14050951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This article presents current possibilities of using polyester-based materials in hard and soft tissue engineering, wound dressings, surgical implants, vascular reconstructive surgery, ophthalmology, and other medical applications. The review summarizes the recent literature on the key features of processing methods and potential suitable combinations of polyester-based materials with improved physicochemical and biological properties that meet the specific requirements for selected medical fields. The polyester materials used in multiresistant infection prevention, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as aspects covering environmental concerns, current risks and limitations, and potential future directions are also addressed. Depending on the different features of polyester types, as well as their specific medical applications, it can be generally estimated that 25-50% polyesters are used in the medical field, while an increase of at least 20% has been achieved since the COVID-19 pandemic started. The remaining percentage is provided by other types of natural or synthetic polymers; i.e., 25% polyolefins in personal protection equipment (PPE).
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- Raluca Nicoleta Darie-Niță
- Physical Chemistry of Polymers Department, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania;
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology, 50-013 Wrocław, Poland;
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Mallakpour S, Behranvand V, Hussain CM. Worldwide fight against COVID-19 using nanotechnology, polymer science, and 3D printing technology. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022; 80:165-183. [PMID: 35106016 PMCID: PMC8794596 DOI: 10.1007/s00289-021-04006-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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One of the lethal illnesses that humanity has ever seen is COVID-19 irrefutably. The speed of virus spread is high and happens through polluted surfaces, respiratory droplets, and bodily fluids. It was found that without an efficient vaccine or specific treatment using personal protective equipment, preventing contamination of hands, and social distancing are the best ways to stay safe during the present pandemic. In this line, polymers, nanotechnology, and additive manufacturing, or 3D printing technology have been considered to probe, sense, and treat COVID-19. All aforementioned fields showed undeniable roles during the COVID-19 pandemic, which their contributions have been reviewed here. Finally, the effect of COVID-19 on the environment, alongside its positive and negative effects has been mentioned.
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- Shadpour Mallakpour
- Organic Polymer Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111 Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Organic Polymer Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111 Islamic Republic of Iran
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Solorzano-Ojeda ED, Sánchez-Valdes S, Ramos-deValle LF, Betancourt-Galindo R, da Silva L, Fernández-Tavizón S, Hernández-Gámez JF, Pérez-Camacho O, Ramírez-Vargas E, Morales-Acosta D, Rodríguez-González JA, Borjas-Ramos JJ. Effect of ionic liquid on graphene decorated with copper nanostructure dispersion towards silicon/graphene/copper composites with enhanced thermal, electrical and antimicrobial properties. IRANIAN POLYMER JOURNAL 2021. [PMCID: PMC8454297 DOI: 10.1007/s13726-021-00980-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada, 25294 Saltillo, Coahuila Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada, 25294 Saltillo, Coahuila Mexico
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Cellulose bionanocomposites for sustainable planet and people: A global snapshot of preparation, properties, and applications. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carpta.2021.100065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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El-Atab N, Mishra RB, Hussain MM. Toward nanotechnology-enabled face masks against SARS-CoV-2 and pandemic respiratory diseases. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 33:062006. [PMID: 34727530 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac3578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Wearing a face mask has become a necessity following the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease, where its effectiveness in containing the pandemic has been confirmed. Nevertheless, the pandemic has revealed major deficiencies in the ability to manufacture and ramp up worldwide production of efficient surgical-grade face masks. As a result, many researchers have focused their efforts on the development of low cost, smart and effective face covers. In this article, following a short introduction concerning face mask requirements, the different nanotechnology-enabled techniques for achieving better protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus are reviewed, including the development of nanoporous and nanofibrous membranes in addition to triboelectric nanogenerators based masks, which can filter the virus using various mechanisms such as straining, electrostatic attraction and electrocution. The development of nanomaterials-based mask coatings to achieve virus repellent and sterilizing capabilities, including antiviral, hydrophobic and photothermal features are also discussed. Finally, the usability of nanotechnology-enabled face masks is discussed and compared with that of current commercial-grade N95 masks. To conclude, we highlight the challenges associated with the quick transfer of nanomaterials-enabled face masks and provide an overall outlook of the importance of nanotechnology in counteracting the COVID-19 and future pandemics.
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- Nazek El-Atab
- Smart, Advanced Memory devices and Applications (SAMA) Lab, Electrical & Computer Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Smart, Advanced Memory devices and Applications (SAMA) Lab, Electrical & Computer Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
- MMH Labs, Electrical & Computer Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- MMH Labs, Electrical & Computer Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS), University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-1170, United States of America
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Chue-Gonçalves M, Pereira GN, Faccin-Galhardi LC, Kobayashi RKT, Nakazato G. Metal Nanoparticles against Viruses: Possibilities to Fight SARS-CoV-2. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11113118. [PMID: 34835882 PMCID: PMC8618109 DOI: 10.3390/nano11113118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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In view of the current Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak, the research community is focusing on development of diagnostics, treatment, and vaccines to halt or reverse this scenario. Although there are already various vaccines available, adaptive mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 genome can alter its pathogenic potential and, at the same time, increase the difficulty of developing drugs or immunization by vaccines. Nanotechnology carries a potential to act in all stages in fighting this viral disease, with several possibilities of strategies such as applying nanoparticles directly as antivirals in delivery systems against these viruses or incorporating them in materials, with power of achievement in therapeutics, vaccines and prevention. In this paper, we review and bring insights of recent studies using metal nanocomposites as antivirals against coronavirus and structurally similar viruses.
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- Marcelly Chue-Gonçalves
- Laboratory of Basic and Applied Bacteriology, Department of Microbiology, Biological Sciences Center, Londrina State University, Londrina 86057-970, Brazil; (M.C.-G.); (G.N.P.); (R.K.T.K.)
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- Laboratory of Basic and Applied Bacteriology, Department of Microbiology, Biological Sciences Center, Londrina State University, Londrina 86057-970, Brazil; (M.C.-G.); (G.N.P.); (R.K.T.K.)
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- Laboratory of Virology, Department of Microbiology, Biological Sciences Center, Londrina State University, Londrina 86057-970, Brazil;
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- Laboratory of Basic and Applied Bacteriology, Department of Microbiology, Biological Sciences Center, Londrina State University, Londrina 86057-970, Brazil; (M.C.-G.); (G.N.P.); (R.K.T.K.)
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- Laboratory of Basic and Applied Bacteriology, Department of Microbiology, Biological Sciences Center, Londrina State University, Londrina 86057-970, Brazil; (M.C.-G.); (G.N.P.); (R.K.T.K.)
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Leite GS, Albuquerque AB, Pinheiro PR. Applications of Technological Solutions in Primary Ways of Preventing Transmission of Respiratory Infectious Diseases-A Systematic Literature Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:10765. [PMID: 34682511 PMCID: PMC8535524 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182010765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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With the growing concern about the spread of new respiratory infectious diseases, several studies involving the application of technology in the prevention of these diseases have been carried out. Among these studies, it is worth highlighting the importance of those focused on the primary forms of prevention, such as social distancing, mask usage, quarantine, among others. This importance arises because, from the emergence of a new disease to the production of immunizers, preventive actions must be taken to reduce contamination and fatalities rates. Despite the considerable number of studies, no records of works aimed at the identification, registration, selection, and rigorous analysis and synthesis of the literature were found. For this purpose, this paper presents a systematic review of the literature on the application of technological solutions in the primary ways of respiratory infectious diseases transmission prevention. From the 1139 initially retrieved, 219 papers were selected for data extraction, analysis, and synthesis according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results enabled the identification of a general categorization of application domains, as well as mapping of the adopted support mechanisms. Findings showed a greater trend in studies related to pandemic planning and, among the support mechanisms adopted, data and mathematical application-related solutions received greater attention. Topics for further research and improvement were also identified such as the need for a better description of data analysis and evidence.
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- Gleidson Sobreira Leite
- UNIFOR, Department of Computer Science, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza 60811-905, Ceará, Brazil; (A.B.A.); (P.R.P.)
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Kamat S, Kumari M, Jayabaskaran C. Nano-engineered tools in the diagnosis, therapeutics, prevention, and mitigation of SARS-CoV-2. J Control Release 2021; 338:813-836. [PMID: 34478750 PMCID: PMC8406542 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2021.08.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The recent outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 has forever altered mankind resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic. This respiratory virus further manifests into vital organ damage, resulting in severe post COVID-19 complications. Nanotechnology has been moonlighting in the scientific community to combat several severe diseases. This review highlights the triune of the nano-toolbox in the areas of diagnostics, therapeutics, prevention, and mitigation of SARS-CoV-2. Nanogold test kits have already been on the frontline of rapid detection. Breath tests, magnetic nanoparticle-based nucleic acid detectors, and the use of Raman Spectroscopy present myriads of possibilities in developing point of care biosensors, which will ensure sensitive, affordable, and accessiblemass surveillance. Most of the therapeutics are trying to focus on blocking the viral entry into the cell and fighting with cytokine storm, using nano-enabled drug delivery platforms. Nanobodies and mRNA nanotechnology with lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) as vaccines against S and N protein have regained importance. All the vaccines coming with promising phase 3 clinical trials have used nano-delivery systems for delivery of vaccine-cargo, which are currently administered widely in many countries. The use of chemically diverse metal, carbon and polymeric nanoparticles, nanocages and nanobubbles demonstrate opportunities to develop anti-viral nanomedicine. In order to prevent and mitigate the viral spread, high-performance charged nanofiber filters, spray coating of nanomaterials on surfaces, novel materials for PPE kits and facemasks have been developed that accomplish over 90% capture of airborne SARS-CoV-2. Nano polymer-based disinfectants are being tested to make smart-transport for human activities. Despite the promises of this toolbox, challenges in terms of reproducibility, specificity, efficacy and emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants are yet to overcome.
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- Siya Kamat
- Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, 560012, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, 560012, India.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, 560012, India
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Zhu L, Chen L. Facile design and development of nano-clustery graphene-based macromolecular protein hydrogel loaded with ciprofloxacin to antibacterial improvement for the treatment of burn wound injury. Polym Bull (Berl) 2021; 79:7953-7968. [PMID: 34566225 PMCID: PMC8454009 DOI: 10.1007/s00289-021-03875-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Nowadays, awareness about the burn wound is often considered difficult due to bacterial and other organism infections. The facile and eco-friendly preparations of antibiotic-loaded hydrogel-based bio-composites have great attention in the field of wound dressing for burn wound therapy and nursing care. In the present investigation, we have developed ciprofloxacin (CF)-encapsulated graphene-silk fibroin macromolecular hydrogel dressings material with unique chemical and physical properties to achieve the desirable antibacterial efficacy and healing activity. The antibacterial activity of prepared hydrogel was evaluated against bacterial pathogens treated with different concentrations of CF, which have been provided improved antibacterial activity on burn wound infection. In vitro, cytocompatibility evaluations were performed to imply the suitability of hydrogel on fibroblast cells, which has been dramatically related to in vivo wound healing. Furthermore, an in vivo wound healing analysis was carried out using a rat to observe the capability of the CF-incorporated GH/SF hydrogel matrix. Thus, this investigation widely demonstrates the healing ability of prepared hydrogel matrix and could be a significant landmark in the research on burn wound healing applications.
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- Lipeng Zhu
- Department of Burns, The First People’s Hospital of Wenling, No. 333, Chuanan South Road, Chengxi street, Wenling, 317500 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Burns, The First People’s Hospital of Wenling, No. 333, Chuanan South Road, Chengxi street, Wenling, 317500 People’s Republic of China
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Stokes K, Peltrini R, Bracale U, Trombetta M, Pecchia L, Basoli F. Enhanced Medical and Community Face Masks with Antimicrobial Properties: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2021; 10:4066. [PMID: 34575177 PMCID: PMC8472488 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10184066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Face masks help to limit transmission of infectious diseases entering through the nose and mouth. Beyond reprocessing and decontamination, antimicrobial treatments could extend the lifetime of face masks whilst also further reducing the chance of disease transmission. Here, we review the efficacy of treatments pertaining antimicrobial properties to medical face masks, filtering facepiece respirators and non-medical face masks. Searching databases identified 2113 studies after de-duplication. A total of 17 relevant studies were included in the qualitative synthesis. Risk of bias was found to be moderate or low in all cases. Sixteen articles demonstrated success in avoiding proliferation (if not elimination) of viruses and/or bacteria. In terms of methodology, no two articles employed identical approaches to efficacy testing. Our findings highlight that antimicrobial treatment is a promising route to extending the life and improving the safety of face masks. In order to reach significant achievements, shared and precise methodology and reporting is needed.
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- Katy Stokes
- School of Engineering, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK;
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- Department of Public Health, Federico II University Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Engineering, University Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128 Rome, Italy;
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- School of Engineering, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK;
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- Department of Engineering, University Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128 Rome, Italy;
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Seifi T, Reza Kamali A. Antiviral performance of graphene-based materials with emphasis on COVID-19: A review. MEDICINE IN DRUG DISCOVERY 2021; 11:100099. [PMID: 34056572 PMCID: PMC8151376 DOI: 10.1016/j.medidd.2021.100099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Coronavirus disease-2019 has been one of the most challenging global epidemics of modern times with a large number of casualties combined with economic hardships across the world. Considering that there is still no definitive cure for the recent viral crisis, this article provides a review of nanomaterials with antiviral activity, with an emphasis on graphene and its derivatives, including graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide and graphene quantum dots. The possible interactions between surfaces of such nanostructured materials with coronaviruses are discussed. The antiviral mechanisms of graphene materials can be related to events such as the inactivation of virus and/or the host cell receptor, electrostatic trapping and physico-chemical destruction of viral species. These effects can be enhanced by functionalization and/or decoration of carbons with species that enhances graphene-virus interactions. The low-cost and large-scale preparation of graphene materials with enhanced antiviral performances is an interesting research direction to be explored.
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- Tahereh Seifi
- Energy and Environmental Materials Research Centre (E2MC), School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Energy and Environmental Materials Research Centre (E2MC), School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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de Albuquerque TL, Marques Júnior JE, de Queiroz LP, Ricardo ADS, Rocha MVP. Polylactic acid production from biotechnological routes: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 186:933-951. [PMID: 34273343 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.07.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Polylactic acid (PLA) has been highlighted as an important polymer due to its high potential for applicability in various areas, such as in the chemical, medical, pharmaceutical or biotechnology field. Very recently, studies have reported its use as a basic component for the production of personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the prevention of Sars-Cov-2 contamination, responsible for the cause of coronavirus disease, which is currently a major worldwide sanitary and social problem. PLA is considered a non-toxic, biodegradable and compostable plastic with interesting characteristics from the industrial point of view, and it emerges as a promising product under the concept of "green plastic", since most of the polymers produced currently are petroleum-based, a non-renewable raw material. Biotechnology routes have been mentioned as potential methodologies for the production of this polymer, especially by enzymatic routes, in particular by use of lipases enzymes. The availability of pure lactic acid isomers is a fundamental aspect of the manufacture of PLA with more interesting mechanical and thermal properties. Due to the technological importance that PLA-based polymers are acquiring, as well as their characteristics and applicability in several fields, especially medical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, this review article sought to gather very recent information regarding the development of research in this area. The main highlight of this study is that it was carried out from a biotechnological point of view, aiming at a totally green bioplastic production, since the obtaining of lactic acid, which will be used as raw material for the PLA synthesis, until the degradation of the polymer obtained by biological routes.
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- Tiago Lima de Albuquerque
- Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Departament of Chemical Engineering, Bloco 709, 60455-760 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Departament of Chemical Engineering, Bloco 709, 60455-760 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Departament of Chemical Engineering, Bloco 709, 60455-760 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Departament of Chemical Engineering, Bloco 709, 60455-760 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Departament of Chemical Engineering, Bloco 709, 60455-760 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.
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Yayehrad AT, Siraj EA, Wondie GB, Alemie AA, Derseh MT, Ambaye AS. Could Nanotechnology Help to End the Fight Against COVID-19? Review of Current Findings, Challenges and Future Perspectives. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:5713-5743. [PMID: 34465991 PMCID: PMC8402990 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s327334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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A serious viral infectious disease was introduced to the globe by the end of 2019 that was seen primarily from China, but spread worldwide in a few months to be a pandemic. Since then, accurate prevention, early detection, and effective treatment strategies are not yet outlined. There is no approved drug to counter its worldwide transmission. However, integration of nanostructured delivery systems with the current management strategies has promised a pronounced opportunity to tackle the pandemic. This review addressed the various promising nanotechnology-based approaches for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of the pandemic. The pharmaceutical, pharmacoeconomic, and regulatory aspects of these systems with currently achieved or predicted beneficial outcomes, challenges, and future perspectives are also highlighted.
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- Ashagrachew Tewabe Yayehrad
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA), Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Departement of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, Mizan-Aman, Ethiopia
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- Departement of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, Mizan-Aman, Ethiopia
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Bandi MM, Ishizu N, Kang HB. Electrocharging face masks with corona discharge treatment. Proc Math Phys Eng Sci 2021; 477:20210062. [PMID: 34276243 PMCID: PMC8277463 DOI: 10.1098/rspa.2021.0062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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We detail an experimental method to electrocharge N95 facepiece respirators and face masks (FMs) made from a variety of fabrics (including non-woven polymer and knitted cloth) using corona discharge treatment (CDT). We present practical designs to construct a CDT system from commonly available parts and detail calibrations performed on different fabrics to study their electrocharging characteristics. After confirming the post-CDT structural integrity of fabrics, measurements showed that all non-woven polymer electret and only some knitted cloth fabrics are capable of charge retention. Whereas polymeric fabrics follow the well-known isothermal charging route, ion adsorption causes electrocharging in knitted cloth fabrics. Filtration tests demonstrate improved steady filtration efficiency in non-woven polymer electret filters. On the other hand, knitted cloth fabric filters capable of charge retention start with improved filtration efficiency which decays in time over up to 7 h depending on the fabric type, with filtration efficiency tracking the electric discharge. A rapid recharge for a few seconds ensures FM reuse over multiple cycles without degradation.
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- M. M. Bandi
- Nonlinear and Non-equilibrium Physics Unit, OIST Graduate University, Onna 904 0495, Japan
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- Engineering Support Section, OIST Graduate University, Onna 904 0495, Japan
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- Engineering Support Section, OIST Graduate University, Onna 904 0495, Japan
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Tortella GR, Pieretti JC, Rubilar O, Fernández-Baldo M, Benavides-Mendoza A, Diez MC, Seabra AB. Silver, copper and copper oxide nanoparticles in the fight against human viruses: progress and perspectives. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2021; 42:431-449. [PMID: 34233551 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2021.1939260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The rapid development of nanomedicine has created a high demand for silver, copper and copper oxide nanoparticles. Due to their high reactivity and potent antimicrobial activity, silver and copper-based nanomaterials have been playing an important role in the search for new alternatives for the treatment of several issues of concern, such as pathologies caused by bacteria and viruses. Viral diseases are a significant and constant threat to public health. The most recent example is the pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). In this context, the object of the present review is to highlight recent progress in the biomedical uses of these metal nanoparticles for the treatment and prevention of human viral infections. We discuss the antiviral activity of AgNPs and Cu-based NPs, including their actions against SARS-CoV-2. We also discuss the toxicity, biodistribution and excretion of AgNPs and CuNPs, along with their uses in medical devices or on inert surfaces to avoid viral dissemination by fomites. The challenges and limitations of the biomedical use of these nanoparticles are presented.
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- G R Tortella
- Centro de Excelencia en Investigación Biotecnológica Aplicada al Medio Ambiente, CIBAMA-BIOREN, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC), Santo André, Brazil
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- National Scientific and Technical Research Council
- Conicet · INQUISAL Instituto de Química San Luis, Facultad de Química, Bioquímica y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de San Luis, San Luis, Argentina
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- Departamento de Horticultura, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo, Mexico
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- Centro de Excelencia en Investigación Biotecnológica Aplicada al Medio Ambiente, CIBAMA-BIOREN, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.,Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC), Santo André, Brazil
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- Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC), Santo André, Brazil
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Shehu IA, Auwal NM, Musa MK, Mukhtar A, Yusuf MS, Yau AA, Muhammad M, Baba Dala Y, Sani SA, Ahmad MS, Islam M. Innovative Nanotechnology a Boon for Fight Against Pandemic COVID–19. FRONTIERS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.3389/fnano.2021.651308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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COVID – 19 is a contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV2). The rate at which COVID – 19-virus spread from epidemic to pandemic within a short period is quite alarming. As of July 2020, the Dashboard of the World Health Organization (WHO) recorded over 15 million COVID – 19 cases across 213 countries, with mortality of over 620,000. The governments and healthcare agencies responsible for mitigating the virus's spread have adopted several strategies to end the pandemic. However, all hands were on deck to establish the standard treatment modalities of SARS-CoV-2 through inventing new drugs, vaccine candidates, or repurposing the existing medicines and robust diagnostic tools, in addition to other technological innovations. Therefore, nanotechnology’s employment would play a vital role in bringing multidisciplinary ways of developing affordable, reliable, and powerful tools for diagnosis, in addition to personal protection and effective medicines. Additionally, nanosensors' application would significantly aid the diagnoses of the COVID–19 even on asymptomatic patients, and thus would be an essential means for determining its prevalence. Likewise, nanoscale fibers can optimize personal equipment protection and allow their reusability for medical and economic benefits. Accordingly, the literature was intensively reviewed by searching for the combinations of the research keywords in the official scientific databases such as Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Hence, this research highlighted the perspective contributions of nanotechnology in the war against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Irshad M, Majeed M, Khattak SA. The Combined Effect of Safety Specific Transformational Leadership and Safety Consciousness on Psychological Well-Being of Healthcare Workers. Front Psychol 2021; 12:688463. [PMID: 34234723 PMCID: PMC8255666 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.688463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Occupational health researchers have begun to realize that the psychological well-being of healthcare workers who are providing treatment against COVID-19 is deteriorating. However, there is minimal research conducted on it, particularly in the context of leadership. The current study aims to fill this important gap by identifying critical factors that can enhance the psychological well-being of healthcare workers. We proposed that safety specific transformational leadership enhances psychological well-being among healthcare workers, and COVID-19 perceived risk mediates this relationship. Furthermore, the safety conscientiousness of healthcare workers was proposed to be a boundary condition that enhances the negative relationship between safety-specific transformational leadership and COVID-19 perceived risk. Data were collected from healthcare workers (N = 232) treating COVID-19 patients in the hospitals of Pakistan through well-established adopted questionnaires. The discriminant and convergent validity of the data was tested through confirmatory factor analysis by using AMOS statistical package. The mediation and moderation hypotheses were tested by using PROCESS Macro by Hayes. The results showed that safety specific transformational leadership enhances psychological well-being among healthcare workers, and COVID-19 perceived risk mediates this relationship. Moderation results also confirmed that safety conscientiousness moderates the relationship between safety specific transformational leadership and COVID-19 perceived risk. This study offers implications for both researchers and practitioners.
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- Muhammad Irshad
- Faculty of Management Sciences, National University of Modern Languages Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Management Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Management Sciences, Bahria University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Lyu C, Zhao P, Xie J, Dong S, Liu J, Rao C, Fu J. Electrospinning of Nanofibrous Membrane and Its Applications in Air Filtration: A Review. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11061501. [PMID: 34204161 PMCID: PMC8228272 DOI: 10.3390/nano11061501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Revised: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Air pollution caused by particulate matter and toxic gases is violating individual’s health and safety. Nanofibrous membrane, being a reliable filter medium for particulate matter, has been extensively studied and applied in the field of air purification. Among the different fabrication approaches of nanofibrous membrane, electrospinning is considered as the most favorable and effective due to its advantages of controllable process, high production efficiency, and low cost. The electrospun membranes, made of different materials and unique structures, exhibit good PM2.5 filtration performance and multi-functions, and are used as masks and filters against PM2.5. This review presents a brief overview of electrospinning techniques, different structures of electrospun nanofibrous membranes, unique characteristics and functions of the fabricated membranes, and summarization of the outdoor and indoor applications in PM filtration.
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- Chenxin Lyu
- The State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; (C.L.); (J.X.); (J.L.); (C.R.); (J.F.)
- Key Lab of 3D Printing Process and Equipment of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; (C.L.); (J.X.); (J.L.); (C.R.); (J.F.)
- Key Lab of 3D Printing Process and Equipment of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Correspondence:
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- The State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; (C.L.); (J.X.); (J.L.); (C.R.); (J.F.)
- Key Lab of 3D Printing Process and Equipment of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- School of Mathematics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China;
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- The State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; (C.L.); (J.X.); (J.L.); (C.R.); (J.F.)
- Key Lab of 3D Printing Process and Equipment of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; (C.L.); (J.X.); (J.L.); (C.R.); (J.F.)
- Key Lab of 3D Printing Process and Equipment of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; (C.L.); (J.X.); (J.L.); (C.R.); (J.F.)
- Key Lab of 3D Printing Process and Equipment of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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Uskoković V. Nanomedicine for the poor: a lost cause or an idea whose time has yet to come? Nanomedicine (Lond) 2021; 16:1203-1218. [PMID: 33988035 PMCID: PMC8120867 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2021-0024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The most effective COVID-19 vaccines, to date, utilize nanotechnology to deliver immunostimulatory mRNA. However, their high cost equates to low affordability. Total nano-vaccine purchases per capita and their proportion within the total vaccine lots have increased directly with the GDP per capita of countries. While three out of four COVID-19 vaccines procured by wealthy countries by the end of 2020 were nano-vaccines, this amounted to only one in ten for middle-income countries and nil for the low-income countries. Meanwhile, economic gains of saving lives with nano-vaccines in USA translate to large costs in middle-/low-income countries. It is discussed how nanomedicine can contribute to shrinking this gap between rich and poor instead of becoming an exquisite technology for the privileged. Two basic routes are outlined: (1) the use of qualitative contextual analyses to endorse R&D that positively affects the sociocultural climate; (2) challenging the commercial, competitive realities wherein scientific innovation of the day operates.
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- Vuk Uskoković
- Advanced Materials & Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, TardigradeNano LLC, Irvine, CA 92604, USA
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Carvalho APA, Conte‐Junior CA. Recent Advances on Nanomaterials to COVID-19 Management: A Systematic Review on Antiviral/Virucidal Agents and Mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 Inhibition/Inactivation. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2021; 5:2000115. [PMID: 33786199 PMCID: PMC7994982 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202000115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The current pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is recognized as a public health emergency of worldwide concern. Nanomaterials can be effectively used to detect, capture/inactivate or inhibit coronavirus cell entry/replication in the human host cell, preventing infection. Their potential for nanovaccines, immunoengineering, diagnosis, repurposing medication, and disinfectant surfaces targeting the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is highlighted. In this systematic review the aim is to present an unbiased view of which and how nanomaterials can reduce the spread of COVID-19. Herein, the focus is on SARS-CoV-2, analyzing 46 articles retrieved before December 31, 2020. The interface between nanomaterials is described, and the main mechanisms to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis and viral inactivation are also discussed. Nanocarbons, biopolymeric, copper, and silver nanoparticles are potential antiviral and virucidal agents toward self-cleaning and reusable filter media and surfaces (e.g., facial masks), drug administration, vaccines, and immunodiagnostic assays. Trends in toxicology research and safety tests can help fill the main gaps in the literature and overcome health surveillance's challenges. Phytochemicals delivery by nanocarriers also stand out as candidates to target and bio-friendly therapy. Nanocellulose might fill in the gaps. Future research using nanomaterials targeting novel therapies/prophylaxis measures to COVID-19 and future outbreaks is discussed.
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- Anna Paula A. Carvalho
- COVID‐19 Research GroupTechnological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC)Department of BiochemistryFederal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)UFRJRio de Janeiro21941‐909Brazil
- COVID‐19 Research GroupLaboratory of Advanced Analysis in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (LAABBM)Institute of Chemistry (IQ)Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)UFRJRio de Janeiro21941‐909Brazil
- Graduate Program in Chemistry (PGQu)Institute of Chemistry (IQ)Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)Rio de Janeiro21941‐909Brazil
- Graduate Program in Food Science (PPGCAL)Institute of Chemistry (IQ)Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)Rio de Janeiro21941‐909Brazil
- Nanotechnology NetworkCarlos Chagas Filho Research Support Foundation of the State of Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ)Rio de Janeiro20020‐000Brazil
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- COVID‐19 Research GroupTechnological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC)Department of BiochemistryFederal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)UFRJRio de Janeiro21941‐909Brazil
- COVID‐19 Research GroupLaboratory of Advanced Analysis in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (LAABBM)Institute of Chemistry (IQ)Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)UFRJRio de Janeiro21941‐909Brazil
- Graduate Program in Chemistry (PGQu)Institute of Chemistry (IQ)Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)Rio de Janeiro21941‐909Brazil
- Graduate Program in Food Science (PPGCAL)Institute of Chemistry (IQ)Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)Rio de Janeiro21941‐909Brazil
- Nanotechnology NetworkCarlos Chagas Filho Research Support Foundation of the State of Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ)Rio de Janeiro20020‐000Brazil
- Graduate Program in Veterinary Hygiene (PPGHV)Faculty of Veterinary MedicineFluminense Federal University (UFF)Niterói24230‐340Brazil
- Graduate Program in Sanitary Surveillance (PPGVS)National Institute of Health Quality Control (INCQS)Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ)Rio de Janeiro21040‐900Brazil
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Al-Hatamleh MAI, Hatmal MM, Alshaer W, Rahman ENSEA, Mohd-Zahid MH, Alhaj-Qasem DM, Yean CY, Alias IZ, Jaafar J, Ferji K, Six JL, Uskoković V, Yabu H, Mohamud R. COVID-19 infection and nanomedicine applications for development of vaccines and therapeutics: An overview and future perspectives based on polymersomes. Eur J Pharmacol 2021; 896:173930. [PMID: 33545157 PMCID: PMC7857087 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2021.173930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Revised: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), which emerged in December 2019 and caused the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, took the world by surprise with an unprecedented public health emergency. Since this pandemic began, extraordinary efforts have been made by scientists to understand the pathogenesis of COVID-19, and to fight the infection by providing various preventive, diagnostic and treatment opportunities based on either novel hypotheses or past experiences. Despite all the achievements, COVID-19 continues to be an accelerating health threat with no specifically approved vaccine or therapy. This review highlights the recent advances in COVID-19 infection, with a particular emphasis on nanomedicine applications that can help in the development of effective vaccines or therapeutics against COVID-19. A novel future perspective has been proposed in this review based on utilizing polymersome nano-objects for effectively suppressing the cytokine storm, which may reduce the severity of COVID-19 infection.
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- Mohammad A I Al-Hatamleh
- Department of Immunology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa, 13133, Jordan
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- Cell Therapy Center (CTC), The University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia; Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia; Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, LCPM, F-5400, Nancy, France
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, LCPM, F-5400, Nancy, France
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- WPI-Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University, 2-1-1, Katahira, Aoba-Ku, Sendai, 980-8577, Japan
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia; Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia.
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Reina G, Iglesias D, Samorì P, Bianco A. Graphene: A Disruptive Opportunity for COVID-19 and Future Pandemics? ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2007847. [PMID: 33538037 PMCID: PMC7995107 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202007847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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The graphene revolution, which has taken place during the last 15 years, has represented a paradigm shift for science. The extraordinary properties possessed by this unique material have paved the road to a number of applications in materials science, optoelectronics, energy, and sensing. Graphene-related materials (GRMs) are now produced in large scale and have found niche applications also in the biomedical technologies, defining new standards for drug delivery and biosensing. Such advances position GRMs as novel tools to fight against the current COVID-19 and future pandemics. In this regard, GRMs can play a major role in sensing, as an active component in antiviral surfaces or in virucidal formulations. Herein, the most promising strategies reported in the literature on the use of GRM-based materials against the COVID-19 pandemic and other types of viruses are showcased, with a strong focus on the impact of functionalization, deposition techniques, and integration into devices and surface coatings.
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- Giacomo Reina
- CNRS, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR 3572University of Strasbourg, ISISStrasbourg67000France
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- University of Strasbourg, CNRS, ISISStrasbourg67000France
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- CNRS, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR 3572University of Strasbourg, ISISStrasbourg67000France
- University of Strasbourg, CNRS, ISISStrasbourg67000France
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Mathew E, Gilmore BF, Larrañeta E, Lamprou DA. Antimicrobial 3D Printed Objects in the Fight Against Pandemics. 3D PRINTING AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING 2021; 8:79-86. [PMID: 36655173 PMCID: PMC9828597 DOI: 10.1089/3dp.2020.0267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The uncharted nature of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused uncertainty globally, resulting in many health care professionals and key-workers being left with supply shortages in medical consumables and personal protective equipment, exacerbated by supply line issues and in some cases delays resulting from governmental policies. 3D printing (3DP) has played an important role in providing essential items to hospitals and the wider communities, such as visors, face masks, and ventilator components. This short-review article covers the potential of antimicrobial materials in the manufacturing of 3DP essential products, as an approach for added protection against pandemics.
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- Essyrose Mathew
- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom
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Jindal S, Gopinath P. Nanotechnology based approaches for combatting COVID-19 viral infection. NANO EXPRESS 2020. [DOI: 10.1088/2632-959x/abb714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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