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Saifuddin NN, Matussin SN, Fariduddin Q, Khan MM. Potentials of roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds extract for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2024:10.1007/s00449-024-03044-x. [PMID: 38904717 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-024-03044-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have gained significant attention in various applications due to their unique properties that differ from bulk or macro-sized counterparts. In the advancement of nanotechnology, a reliable, non-toxic, and eco-friendly green synthesis has widely been developed as an alternative method for the production of AgNPs, overcoming limitations associated with the traditional physical and chemical methods. Green synthesis of AgNPs involves the utilization of biological sources including plant extracts with silver salt as the precursor. The potential of phytochemicals in plant extracts serves as a reducing/capping and stabilizing agent to aid in the bio-reduction of Ag+ ions into a stable nanoform, Ag0. This review provides insights into the potentials of various plant parts like root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit, and seed extracts that have been extensively reported for the synthesis of AgNPs.
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- Nurul Nazirah Saifuddin
- Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE, 1410, Brunei Darussalam
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- Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE, 1410, Brunei Darussalam
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Section, Department of Botany, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE, 1410, Brunei Darussalam.
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Kour D, Khan SS, Kumari S, Singh S, Khan RT, Kumari C, Kumari S, Dasila H, Kour H, Kaur M, Ramniwas S, Kumar S, Rai AK, Cheng WH, Yadav AN. Microbial nanotechnology for agriculture, food, and environmental sustainability: Current status and future perspective. Folia Microbiol (Praha) 2024; 69:491-520. [PMID: 38421484 DOI: 10.1007/s12223-024-01147-2] [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: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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The field of nanotechnology has the mysterious capacity to reform every subject it touches. Nanotechnology advancements have already altered a variety of scientific and industrial fields. Nanoparticles (NPs) with sizes ranging from 1 to 100 nm (nm) are of great scientific and commercial interest. Their functions and characteristics differ significantly from those of bulk metal. Commercial quantities of NPs are synthesized using chemical or physical methods. The use of the physical and chemical approaches remained popular for many years; however, the recognition of their hazardous effects on human well-being and conditions influenced serious world perspectives for the researchers. There is a growing need in this field for simple, non-toxic, clean, and environmentally safe nanoparticle production methods to reduce environmental impact and waste and increase energy productivity. Microbial nanotechnology is relatively a new field. Using various microorganisms, a wide range of nanoparticles with well-defined chemical composition, morphology, and size have been synthesized, and their applications in a wide range of cutting-edge technological areas have been investigated. Green synthesis of the nanoparticles is cost-efficient and requires low maintenance. The present review highlights the synthesis of the nanoparticles by different microbes, their characterization, and their biotechnological potential. It further deals with the applications in biomedical, food, and textile industries as well as its role in biosensing, waste recycling, and biofuel production.
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- Divjot Kour
- Department of Microbiology, Akal College of Basic Sciences, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmaur, 173101, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, 182320, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Physics, IEC University, Baddi, 174103, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- University School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Rayat Bahra University, Mohali, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, 182320, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Vill-Bhajhol 173229, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Vill-Bhajhol 173229, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Akal College of Basic Sciences, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmaur, 173101, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Botany, University of Jammu, Jammu, 180006, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Physics, IEC University, Baddi, 174103, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, 140413, Punjab, India
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- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agricultural Science, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, INTI International University, Persiaran Perdana BBN, Putra Nilai, Nilai 71800, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmour, 173101, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Corrêa CA, More-Chevalier J, Hruška P, Poupon M, Novotný M, Minárik P, Hubík P, Lukáč F, Fekete L, Prokop D, Hanuš J, Valenta J, Fitl P, Lančok J. Microstructure and physical properties of black-aluminum antireflective films. RSC Adv 2024; 14:15220-15231. [PMID: 38737968 PMCID: PMC11082876 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra00396a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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The microstructure and physical properties of reflective and black aluminum were compared for layers of different thicknesses deposited by magnetron sputtering on fused silica substrates. Reflective Al layers followed the Volmer-Weber growth mechanism classically observed for polycrystalline metal films. On the contrary, the extra nitrogen gas used to deposit the black aluminum layers modified the growth mechanism and changed the film morphologies. Nitrogen cumulated in the grain boundaries, favoring the pinning effect and stopping crystallite growth. High defect concentration, especially vacancies, led to strong columnar growth. Properties reported for black aluminum tend to be promising for sensors and emissivity applications.
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- Cinthia Antunes Corrêa
- Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences Na Slovance 1999/2 182 00 Prague 8 Czech Republic
- Charles University, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics Ke Karlovu 2027/3 121 16 Prague 2 Czech Republic
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- Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences Na Slovance 1999/2 182 00 Prague 8 Czech Republic
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- Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences Na Slovance 1999/2 182 00 Prague 8 Czech Republic
- Charles University, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics Ke Karlovu 2027/3 121 16 Prague 2 Czech Republic
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- Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences Na Slovance 1999/2 182 00 Prague 8 Czech Republic
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- Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences Na Slovance 1999/2 182 00 Prague 8 Czech Republic
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- Charles University, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics Ke Karlovu 2027/3 121 16 Prague 2 Czech Republic
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- Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences Na Slovance 1999/2 182 00 Prague 8 Czech Republic
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- Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences Za Slovankou 1782/3 182 00 Prague 8 Czech Republic
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- Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences Na Slovance 1999/2 182 00 Prague 8 Czech Republic
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- Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences Na Slovance 1999/2 182 00 Prague 8 Czech Republic
- Charles University, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics Ke Karlovu 2027/3 121 16 Prague 2 Czech Republic
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- Charles University, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics Ke Karlovu 2027/3 121 16 Prague 2 Czech Republic
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- Charles University, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics Ke Karlovu 2027/3 121 16 Prague 2 Czech Republic
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- Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences Na Slovance 1999/2 182 00 Prague 8 Czech Republic
- University of Chemistry and Technology, Department of Physics and Measurements Technická 5 166 28 Prague 6 Czech Republic
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- Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences Na Slovance 1999/2 182 00 Prague 8 Czech Republic
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Zhang Z, Lin J, Owens G, Chen Z. Deciphering silver nanoparticles perturbation effects and risks for soil enzymes worldwide: Insights from machine learning and soil property integration. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 469:134052. [PMID: 38493625 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Globally extensive research into how silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) affect enzyme activity in soils with differing properties has been limited by cost-prohibitive sampling. In this study, customized machine learning (ML) was used to extract data patterns from complex research, with a hit rate of Random Forest > Multiple Imputation by Chained Equations > Decision Tree > K-Nearest Neighbors. Results showed that soil properties played a pivotal role in determining AgNPs' effect on soil enzymes, with the order being pH > organic matter (OM) > soil texture ≈ cation exchange capacity (CEC). Notably, soil enzyme activity was more sensitive to AgNPs in acidic soil (pH < 5.5), while elevated OM content (>1.9 %) attenuated AgNPs toxicity. Compared to soil acidification, reducing soil OM content is more detrimental in exacerbating AgNPs' toxicity and it emerged that clay particles were deemed effective in curbing their toxicity. Meanwhile sand particles played a very different role, and a sandy soil sample at > 40 % of the water holding capacity (WHC), amplified the toxicity of AgNPs. Perturbation mapping of how soil texture alters enzyme activity under AgNPs exposure was generated, where soils with sand (45-65 %), silt (< 22 %), and clay (35-55 %) exhibited even higher probability of positive effects of AgNPs. The average calculation results indicate the sandy clay loam (75.6 %), clay (74.8 %), silt clay (65.8 %), and sandy clay (55.9 %) texture soil demonstrate less AgNPs inhibition effect. The results herein advance the prediction of the effect of AgNPs on soil enzymes globally and determine the soil types that are more sensitive to AgNPs worldwide.
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- Zhenjun Zhang
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, Fujian Province, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, Fujian Province, China.
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- Environmental Contaminants Group, Future Industries Institute, University of South Australian, Mawson Lakes, SA 5095, Australia
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, Fujian Province, China.
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Tang J, Zhang Y, Liu X, Lin Y, Liang L, Li X, Casals G, Zhou X, Casals E, Zeng M. Versatile Antibacterial and Antioxidant Bacterial Cellulose@Nanoceria Biotextile: Application in Reusable Antimicrobial Face Masks. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2304156. [PMID: 38271691 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202304156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Despite considerable interest in medical and pharmaceutical fields, there remains a notable absence of functional textiles that concurrently exhibit antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Herein, a new composite fabric constructed using nanostructured bacterial cellulose (BC) covalently-linked with cerium oxide nanoparticles (BC@CeO2NPs) is introduced. The synthesis of CeO2NPs on the BC is performed via a microwave-assisted, in situ chemical deposition technique, resulting in the formation of mixed valence Ce3+/Ce4+ CeO2NPs. This approach ensures the durability of the composite fabric subjected to multiple washing cycles. The Reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging activity of CeO2NPs and their rapid and efficient eradication of >99% model microbes, such as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus remain unaltered in the composite. To demonstrate the feasibility of incorporating the fabric in marketable products, antimicrobial face masks are fabricated with filter layers made of BC@CeO2NPs cross-linked with propylene or cotton fibers. These masks exhibit complete inhibition of bacterial growth in the three bacterial strains, improved breathability compared to respirator masks and enhanced filtration efficiency compared to single-use surgical face masks. This study provides valuable insights into the development of functional BC@CeO2NPs biotextiles in which design can be extended to the fabrication of medical dressings and cosmetic products with combined antibiotic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
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- Jie Tang
- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, 99 Yingbing Middle Rd., Jiangmen, 529020, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, 99 Yingbing Middle Rd., Jiangmen, 529020, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, 99 Yingbing Middle Rd., Jiangmen, 529020, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, 99 Yingbing Middle Rd., Jiangmen, 529020, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, 99 Yingbing Middle Rd., Jiangmen, 529020, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, 99 Yingbing Middle Rd., Jiangmen, 529020, China
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- Service of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Hospital Clinic Universitari and The August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), Carrer de Villarroel, 170, Barcelona, 08036, Spain
- Liver and Digestive Diseases Networking Biomedical Research Centre (CIBEREHD), Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5, Madrid, 28029, Spain
- Department of Fundamental Care and Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, 08007, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Medical College, State Key Lab of Genetic Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, 99 Yingbing Middle Rd., Jiangmen, 529020, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, 99 Yingbing Middle Rd., Jiangmen, 529020, China
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Zhao H, Zhang L, Deng T, Li C. Microfluidic Sensing Textile for Continuous Monitoring of Sweat Glucose at Rest. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:19605-19614. [PMID: 38568178 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Wearable sweat sensors have received considerable attention due to their great potential for noninvasive continuous monitoring of an individual's health status applications. However, the low secretion rate and fast evaporation of sweat pose challenges in collecting sweat from sedentary individuals for noninvasive analysis of body physiology. Here, we demonstrate wearable textiles for continuous monitoring of sweat at rest using the combination of a heating element and a microfluidic channel to increase localized skin sweat secretion rates and combat sweat evaporation, enabling accurate and stable monitoring of trace amounts of sweat. The Janus sensing yarns with a glucose sensing sensitivity of 36.57 mA cm-2 mM-1 are embroidered into the superhydrophobic heated textile to collect sweat directionally, resulting in improved sweat collection efficiency of up to 96 and 75% retention. The device also maintains a highly durable sensing performance, even in dynamic deformation, recycling, and washing. The microfluidic sensing textile can be further designed into a wireless sensing system that enables sedentary-compatible sweat analysis for the continuous, real-time monitoring of body glucose levels at rest.
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- He Zhao
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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Liu M, Fakhrullin R, Stavitskaya A, Vinokurov V, Lama N, Lvov Y. Micropatterning of biologically derived surfaces with functional clay nanotubes. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2024; 25:2327276. [PMID: 38532983 PMCID: PMC10964834 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2024.2327276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Micropatterning of biological surfaces performed via assembly of nano-blocks is an efficient design method for functional materials with complex organic-inorganic architecture. Halloysite clay nanotubes with high aspect ratios and empty lumens have attracted widespread interest for aligned biocompatible composite production. Here, we give our vision of advances in interfacial self-assembly techniques for these natural nanotubes. Highly ordered micropatterns of halloysite, such as coffee rings, regular strips, and concentric circles, can be obtained through high-temperature evaporation-induced self-assembly in a confined space and shear-force brush-induced orientation. Assembly of these clay nanotubes on biological surfaces, including the coating of human or animal hair, wool, and cotton, was generalized with the indication of common features. Halloysite-coated microfibers promise new approaches in cotton and hair dyeing, medical hemostasis, and flame-retardant tissue applications. An interfacial halloysite assembly on oil microdroplets (Pickering emulsion) and its core-shell structure (functionalization with quantum dots) was described in comparison with microfiber nanoclay coatings. In addition to being abundantly available in nature, halloysite is also biosafe, which makes its spontaneous surface micropatterning prospective for high-performance materials, and it is a promising technique with potential for an industrial scale-up.
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- Mingxian Liu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, P. R. China
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russian Federation
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, USA
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, USA
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Cot M, Mijas G, Prieto-Fuentes R, Riba-Moliner M, Cayuela D. The Influence of Titanium Dioxide (TiO 2) Particle Size and Crystalline Form on the Microstructure and UV Protection Factor of Polyester Substrates. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:475. [PMID: 38399855 PMCID: PMC10892853 DOI: 10.3390/polym16040475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The inclusion of particles in a polymeric substrate to achieve certain properties is a well-known practice. In the case of textile substrates, this practice may deeply affect the structure of the produced yarns, as even a filament with no textile applications can be obtained. In this manuscript, titanium dioxide (TiO2) particles were incorporated into polyester (PET) chips and the influence of these fillers on the properties of yarn and fabric, and the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) was assessed. For this purpose, rutile and anatase crystalline forms of TiO2, as well as the size of the particles, were evaluated. Moreover, parameters such as mechanical properties, orientation of the macromolecules and thermal behavior were analyzed to ensure that the textile grade is maintained throughout the production process. The results showed that the inclusion of micro- and nanoparticles of TiO2 decreases the molecular weight and tenacity of PET. Also, although orientation and crystallinity varied during the textile process, the resulting heatset fabrics did not present important differences in those parameters. Finally, the attainment of textile-grade PET-TiO2 fabrics with UPF indexes of 50+ with both rutile and anatase and micro- and nano-sized TiO2 forms was demonstrated.
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- María Cot
- Terrassa Institute of Textile Research and Industrial Cooperation (INTEXTER), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), 08222 Terrassa, Spain
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- Terrassa Institute of Textile Research and Industrial Cooperation (INTEXTER), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), 08222 Terrassa, Spain
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering (CEM), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), 08222 Terrassa, Spain
- Fundación Asociación de Becarios Retornados EC (ABREC), Quito 170518, Ecuador
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- Terrassa Institute of Textile Research and Industrial Cooperation (INTEXTER), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), 08222 Terrassa, Spain
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- Terrassa Institute of Textile Research and Industrial Cooperation (INTEXTER), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), 08222 Terrassa, Spain
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering (CEM), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), 08222 Terrassa, Spain
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- Terrassa Institute of Textile Research and Industrial Cooperation (INTEXTER), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), 08222 Terrassa, Spain
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering (CEM), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), 08222 Terrassa, Spain
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Chen X, Yang X, Han X, Ruan Z, Xu J, Huang F, Zhang K. Advanced Thermoelectric Textiles for Power Generation: Principles, Design, and Manufacturing. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2024; 8:2300023. [PMID: 38356682 PMCID: PMC10862169 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202300023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Self-powered wearable thermoelectric (TE) devices significantly reduce the inconvenience caused to users, especially in daily use of portable devices and monitoring personal health. The textile-based TE devices (TETs) exhibit the excellent flexibility, deformability, and light weight, which fulfill demands of long-term wearing for the human body. In comparison to traditional TE devices with their longstanding research history, TETs are still in an initial stage of growth. In recent years, TETs to provide electricity for low-power wearable electronics have attracted increasing attention. This review summarizes the recent progress of TETs from the points of selecting TE materials, scalable fabrication methods of TE fibers/yarns and TETs, structure design of TETs and reported high-performance TETs. The key points to develop TETs with outstanding TE properties and mechanical performance and better than available optimization strategies are discussed. Furthermore, remaining challenges and perspectives of TETs are also proposed to suggest practical applications for heat harvesting from human body.
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- Xinyi Chen
- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & TechnologyMinistry of EducationDonghua UniversityShanghai200051China
- College of TextilesDonghua UniversityShanghai200051China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & TechnologyMinistry of EducationDonghua UniversityShanghai200051China
- College of TextilesDonghua UniversityShanghai200051China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & TechnologyMinistry of EducationDonghua UniversityShanghai200051China
- College of TextilesDonghua UniversityShanghai200051China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & TechnologyMinistry of EducationDonghua UniversityShanghai200051China
- College of TextilesDonghua UniversityShanghai200051China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & TechnologyMinistry of EducationDonghua UniversityShanghai200051China
- College of TextilesDonghua UniversityShanghai200051China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & TechnologyMinistry of EducationDonghua UniversityShanghai200051China
- College of TextilesDonghua UniversityShanghai200051China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & TechnologyMinistry of EducationDonghua UniversityShanghai200051China
- College of TextilesDonghua UniversityShanghai200051China
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Ede JD, Diges AS, Zhang Y, Shatkin JA. Life-cycle risk assessment of graphene-enabled textiles in fire protection gear. NANOIMPACT 2024; 33:100488. [PMID: 37940075 DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2023.100488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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A nanomaterial life-cycle risk assessment (Nano LCRA) of a graphene-enabled textile used in the construction of heat and fire-resistant personal protective equipment (PPE) was conducted to develop, analyze, and prioritize potential occupational, health and environmental risks. The analysis identifies potential receptors and exposure pathways at each product life-cycle stage and makes a qualitative evaluation of the potential significance of each scenario. A literature review, quality evaluation, and database were developed as part of the LCRA to identify potential hazards associated with graphene-based materials (GBMs) throughout the product life-cycle. Generally, risks identified from graphene-enabled textiles were low. Of the developed exposure scenarios, occupational inhalation exposures during raw material and product manufacturing ranked highest. The analysis identifies the key potential human and environmental hazards and exposures of the products across the product life-cycle of graphene enabled textiles. Priority research gaps to reduce uncertainty include evaluating long-term, low dose graphene exposures typical of the workplace, as well as the potential release and hazard characterization of graphene-acrylic nanocomposites.
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- Vireo Advisors LLC, Boston, MA 02205, USA; University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Tang Y, Zhao W, Zhu G, Tan Z, Huang L, Zhang P, Gao L, Rui Y. Nano-Pesticides and Fertilizers: Solutions for Global Food Security. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 14:90. [PMID: 38202545 PMCID: PMC10780761 DOI: 10.3390/nano14010090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Nanotechnology emerges as an important way to safeguard global food security amid the escalating challenges posed by the expansion of the global population and the impacts of climate change. The perfect fusion of this breakthrough technology with traditional agriculture promises to revolutionize the way agriculture is traditionally practiced and provide effective solutions to the myriad of challenges in agriculture. Particularly noteworthy are the applications of nano-fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture, which have become milestones in sustainable agriculture and offer lasting alternatives to traditional methods. This review meticulously explores the key role of nano-fertilizers and pesticides in advancing sustainable agriculture. By focusing on the dynamic development of nanotechnology in the field of sustainable agriculture and its ability to address the overarching issue of global food security, this review aims to shed light on the transformative potential of nanotechnology to pave the way for a more resilient and sustainable future for agriculture.
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- Yuying Tang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (Y.T.); (G.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; (W.Z.); (Z.T.)
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (Y.T.); (G.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; (W.Z.); (Z.T.)
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- Jiaer Chen Academician Workstation, Jinan Huaxin Automation Engineering Co., Ltd., Xincheng Road, Shanghe County, Jinan 251616, China;
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China;
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Disease and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (Y.T.); (G.Z.)
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Eagleton AM, Ambrogi EK, Miller SA, Vereshchuk N, Mirica KA. Fiber Integrated Metal-Organic Frameworks as Functional Components in Smart Textiles. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202309078. [PMID: 37614205 PMCID: PMC11196116 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202309078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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Owing to high modularity and synthetic tunability, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) on textiles are poised to contribute to the development of state-of-the-art wearable systems with multifunctional performance. While these composite materials have demonstrated promising functions in sensing, filtration, detoxification, and biomedicine, their applicability in multifunctional systems is only beginning to materialize. This review highlights the multifunctionality and versatility of MOF-integrated textile systems. It summarizes the operational goals of MOF@textile composites, encompassing sensing, filtration, detoxification, drug delivery, UV protection, and photocatalysis. Building upon these recent advances, this review concludes with an outlook on emerging opportunities for the diverse applications of MOF@textile systems in the realm of smart wearables.
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- Aileen M Eagleton
- Department of Chemistry, Dartmouth College, Burke Laboratory, 41 College Street, Hanover, NH, 03755, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Dartmouth College, Burke Laboratory, 41 College Street, Hanover, NH, 03755, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Dartmouth College, Burke Laboratory, 41 College Street, Hanover, NH, 03755, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Dartmouth College, Burke Laboratory, 41 College Street, Hanover, NH, 03755, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Dartmouth College, Burke Laboratory, 41 College Street, Hanover, NH, 03755, USA
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Li K, Li HN, Xue YR, Yang HC, Zhang C, Xu ZK. Photothermal Janus fabrics enabling persistent directional sweat-wicking in personal wet-thermal management. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 651:841-848. [PMID: 37573730 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.08.044] [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: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Directional sweat-wicking by Janus fabrics has gained substantial attention in promoting personal wet-thermal management for optimal human comfort. During intense physical exercise, excessive sweating can cause the flooding of fabrics and weaken their wicking capabilities once the inner capillary channels are saturated. To address this issue, we develop a photothermal Janus fabric through a facile polydopamine (PDA) deposition followed by single-sided spray-coating of hydrophobic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). Such innovative fabrics enable directional sweat-wicking through a Janus structure and persistent removal of excessive sweat by solar-powered evaporation. Under sunlight, our photothermal Janus fabrics exhibit an enhanced evaporation rate, approximately twice compared with that of conventional Janus fabrics (∼1.143 ± 0.027 kg m-2h-1), making them suitable for high sweating rates during vigorous exercise. Furthermore, these fabrics help to maintain the skin temperature within the normal range, preventing hypothermia caused by profuse sweating. In addition, our photothermal Janus fabrics exhibit excellent washing durability even after multiple washing cycles, ensuring prolonged performance and safety.
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- Kai Li
- Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, MOE Engineering Center of Membranes for Water Treatment, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; The "Belt and Road" Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, MOE Engineering Center of Membranes for Water Treatment, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; The "Belt and Road" Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, MOE Engineering Center of Membranes for Water Treatment, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; The "Belt and Road" Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, MOE Engineering Center of Membranes for Water Treatment, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; The "Belt and Road" Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
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- Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, MOE Engineering Center of Membranes for Water Treatment, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; The "Belt and Road" Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
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- Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, MOE Engineering Center of Membranes for Water Treatment, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; The "Belt and Road" Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
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Partovi M, Rezayati S, Ramazani A, Ahmadi Y, Taherkhani H. Recyclable mesalamine-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (mesalamine/GPTMS@SiO 2@Fe 3O 4) for tandem Knoevenagel-Michael cyclocondensation: grinding technique for the synthesis of biologically active 2-amino-4 H-benzo[ b]pyran derivatives. RSC Adv 2023; 13:33566-33587. [PMID: 38020042 PMCID: PMC10658220 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06560j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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In the present study, mesalamine-functionalized on magnetic nanoparticles (mesalamine/GPTMS@SiO2@Fe3O4) is fabricated as an efficient and magnetically recoverable nanocatalyst. The as-prepared nanocatalyst was successfully synthesized in three steps using a convenient and low-cost method via modification of the surface of Fe3O4 nanoparticles with silica and GPTMS, respectively, to afford GPTMS@SiO2@Fe3O4. Finally, treatment with mesalamine as a powerful antioxidant generates the final nanocatalyst. Then, its structure was characterized by FT-IR, SEM, TEM, EDX, XRD, BET, VSM, and TGA techniques. The average size was found to be approximately 38 nm using TEM analysis and the average crystallite size was found to be approximately 27.02 nm using XRD analysis. In particular, the synthesized nanocatalyst exhibited strong thermal stability up to 400 °C and high magnetization properties. The activity of the synthesized nanocatalyst was evaluated in the tandem Knoevenagel-Michael cyclocondensation of various aromatic aldehydes, dimedone and malononitrile under a dry grinding method at room temperature to provide biologically active 2-amino-4H-benzo[b]pyran derivatives products in a short time with good yields. The presented procedure offers several advantages including gram-scale synthesis, good green chemistry metrics (GCM), easy fabrication of the catalyst, atom economy (AE), no use of column chromatography, and avoiding the generation of toxic materials. Furthermore, the nanocatalyst can be reused for 8 cycles with no loss of performance by using an external magnet.
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- Mahdiyeh Partovi
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan Zanjan 45371-38791 Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan Zanjan 45371-38791 Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan Zanjan 45371-38791 Iran
- Department of Biotechnology, Research Institute of Modern Biological Techniques (RIMBT), University of Zanjan Zanjan 45371-38791 Iran
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- Department of Chemistry Education, Farhangian University P. O. Box 14665-889, Tehran Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan Zanjan 45371-38791 Iran
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Daka M, Montini T, Pengo P, Marussi G, Crosera M, Adami G, Delgado JJ, Giambastiani G, Fertey P, Fonda E, Pasquato L, Fornasiero P. Reduced Tiara-like Palladium Complex for Suzuki Cross-Coupling Reactions. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202301740. [PMID: 37522641 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202301740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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The design of highly active and structurally well-defined catalysts has become a crucial issue for heterogeneous catalysed reactions while reducing the amount of catalyst employed. Beside conventional synthetic routes, the employment of polynuclear transition metal complexes as catalysts or catalyst precursors has progressively intercepted a growing interest. These well-defined species promise to deliver catalytic systems where a strict control on the nuclearity allows to improve the catalytic performance while reducing the active phase loading. This study describes the development of a highly active and reusable palladium-based catalyst on alumina (Pd8 /Al2 O3 ) for Suzuki cross-coupling reactions. An octanuclear tiara-like palladium complex was selected as active phase precursor to give isolated Pd-clusters of ca. 1 nm in size on Al2 O3 . The catalyst was thoroughly characterised by several complementary techniques to assess its structural and chemical nature. The high specific activity of the catalyst has allowed to carry out the cross-coupling reaction in 30 min using only 0.12 mol % of Pd loading under very mild and green reaction conditions. Screening of various substrates and selectivity tests, combined with recycling and benchmarking experiments, have been used to highlight the great potentialities of this new Pd8 /Al2 O3 catalyst.
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- Mario Daka
- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, INSTM, UdR Trieste, University of Trieste, Trieste, 34127, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, INSTM, UdR Trieste, University of Trieste, Trieste, 34127, Italy
- Center for Energy, Environment and, Transport Giacomo Ciamician and ICCOM-CNR Trieste Research Unit, University of Trieste, Trieste, 34127, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, INSTM, UdR Trieste, University of Trieste, Trieste, 34127, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, INSTM, UdR Trieste, University of Trieste, Trieste, 34127, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, INSTM, UdR Trieste, University of Trieste, Trieste, 34127, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, INSTM, UdR Trieste, University of Trieste, Trieste, 34127, Italy
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- Departamento de Ciencia de los Materiales, Ingeniería Metalúrgica y Química Inorgánica, Universidad de Cádiz, Campus Río San Pedro, Puerto Real, Cádiz, 11510, Spain
- Instituto Universitario de Investigación en, Microscopía Electrónica y Materiales (IMEYMAT), Universidad de Cádiz, Campus Río San Pedro, Puerto Real, Cádiz, 11510, Spain
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- Institute of Chemistry of OrganoMetallic Compounds, ICCOM-CNR and Consorzio INSTM, 50019, Sesto F.no, Florence, Italy
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- Synchrotron SOLEIL, L'Orme des Merisiers, Saint Aubin BP48, 91192, Gif sur Yvette Cedex, France
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- Synchrotron SOLEIL, L'Orme des Merisiers, Saint Aubin BP48, 91192, Gif sur Yvette Cedex, France
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, INSTM, UdR Trieste, University of Trieste, Trieste, 34127, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, INSTM, UdR Trieste, University of Trieste, Trieste, 34127, Italy
- Center for Energy, Environment and, Transport Giacomo Ciamician and ICCOM-CNR Trieste Research Unit, University of Trieste, Trieste, 34127, Italy
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Zhou W, Min S, Zhan T, Zhang Y, Pan D, Yuan Y, Xu B. Highly Durable Janus Fabrics Based on Transfer Prints for Personal Moisture Management. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302512. [PMID: 37116110 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Janus fabrics with moisture management ability have great potential for improving both physiological and psychological comfort of human body. However, current methods for creating Janus fabrics are typically complex, environmentally unfriendly, and costly. More importantly, the prepared Janus fabrics have demonstrated insufficient mechanical properties and poor fastness, rendering them unsuitable for practical applications. Here, this work proposes a method for constructing Janus fabrics through thermal transfer printing of hydrophobic transfer prints onto a superhydrophilic cotton fabric, followed by creation of a conical micropore array on the fabric surface. The as-prepared Janus fabrics exhibit excellent unidirectional liquid transport capacity, capable of transporting 50 µL water completely in 11.6 s in the positive direction. Attributed to the durable property of the transfer prints, the Janus fabrics are capable of withstanding over 900 friction cycles and 250 home laundry cycles, which is a great advance in this research field. Additionally, the fabrication process has no detrimental effect on the fabric's breathability, elasticity, and flexibility. Furthermore, the Janus fabric can maintain human body temperature 3.6 °C cooler than that worn with cotton fabric. The fabrication method can provide useful insights for the design and creation of durable Janus fabrics to maximize personal comfort.
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- Wei Zhou
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215009, P. R. China
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui University, 111 Jiu Long Road, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215009, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, P. R. China
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de Brito AMQ, da Silva Camboim W, Rossi CGFT, de Souza IA, Silva KKOS. The Microemulsion with Solubilization of the Ethanolic Extract of the Leaves of Melão-de-São-Caetano ( Momordica charantia) and Antibacterial Action. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:359. [PMID: 37504854 PMCID: PMC10381193 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14070359] [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: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Extracts obtained from plants have significantly contributed to the creation of new drugs due to their medicinal properties, which are provided by the presence of bioactive components. This has led to a growing interest from the pharmaceutical industry in using this type of extract for the creation of increasingly advanced medications. The main components sought are antibacterial agents from sustainable and renewable sources, whether of animal or vegetable origin or derived from other natural components. Tissues become a source of microbial proliferation, especially when in contact with the human body, which can cause serious diseases. In line with this, the goal of this research was to create an antibacterial Melon-de-São-Caetano (Momordica charantia) leaf microemulsion for application on material surfaces. This microemulsified system is an effective alternative for solubilizing functional agents, and being thermodynamically stable, it is efficient for long-term use. For this study, an extract of Momordica charantia leaves (EMC) was obtained, and microemulsions with different EMC concentrations (P1, P2, and P3) were produced. The extract and microemulsions were investigated using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, particle size, zeta potential, thermal stress, pH, electrical conductivity, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and antibacterial analysis (Staphylococcus aureus). In summary, the proposed objective was met, and EMC, SME, and the P2 and P3 microemulsions showed positive results against S. aureus, with the P3 microemulsified system being the most effective with a 12.5 mm inhibition halo. Therefore, the product developed in this research has the potential for application on surfaces, providing antibacterial action.
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- Aline M Q de Brito
- Technology Center, Postgraduate Program in Textile Engineering (PpgET), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 1524, RN, Brazil
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- Technology Center, Postgraduate Program in Textile Engineering (PpgET), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 1524, RN, Brazil
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- Technology Center, Postgraduate Program in Textile Engineering (PpgET), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 1524, RN, Brazil
- Technology Center, Plasma Materials Processing Laboratory (LABPLASMA), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 1524, RN, Brazil
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- Technology Center, Postgraduate Program in Textile Engineering (PpgET), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 1524, RN, Brazil
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El Moussaoui Y, Terrisse H, Quillard S, Ropers MH, Humbert B. The True Nature of Tricalcium Phosphate Used as Food Additive (E341(iii)). NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1823. [PMID: 37368253 DOI: 10.3390/nano13121823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Tricalcium phosphate (TCP) is a food additive, labeled E341(iii), used in powdered food preparation, such as baby formula. In the United States, calcium phosphate nano-objects were identified in baby formula extractions. Our goal is to determine whether the TCP food additive, as is used in Europe, can be classified as a nanomaterial. The physicochemical properties of TCP were characterized. Three different samples (from a chemical company and two manufacturers) were thoroughly characterized according to the recommendations of the European Food Safety Authority. A commercial TCP food additive was identified as actually being hydroxyapatite (HA). It presents itself in the form of particles of different shapes (either needle-like, rod, or pseudo-spherical), which were demonstrated in this paper to be of a nanometric dimension: E341(iii) is thus a nanomaterial. In water, HA particles sediment rapidly as agglomerates or aggregates over a pH of 6 and are progressively dissolved in acidic media (pH < 5) until the complete dissolution at a pH of 2. Consequently, since TCP may be considered as a nanomaterial on the European market, it raises the question of its potential persistency in the gastrointestinal tract.
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- Youssef El Moussaoui
- Nantes Université, CNRS, Institut des Matériaux de Nantes Jean Rouxel, IMN, F-44000 Nantes, France
- INRAE, UR1268 Biopolymères Interactions Assemblages, F-44316 Nantes, France
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- Nantes Université, CNRS, Institut des Matériaux de Nantes Jean Rouxel, IMN, F-44000 Nantes, France
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- Nantes Université, CNRS, Institut des Matériaux de Nantes Jean Rouxel, IMN, F-44000 Nantes, France
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- Nantes Université, CNRS, Institut des Matériaux de Nantes Jean Rouxel, IMN, F-44000 Nantes, France
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Royer SJ, Greco F, Kogler M, Deheyn DD. Not so biodegradable: Polylactic acid and cellulose/plastic blend textiles lack fast biodegradation in marine waters. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0284681. [PMID: 37224114 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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The resistance of plastic textiles to environmental degradation is of major concern as large portions of these materials reach the ocean. There, they persist for undefined amounts of time, possibly causing harm and toxicity to marine ecosystems. As a solution to this problem, many compostable and so-called biodegradable materials have been developed. However, to undergo rapid biodegradation, most compostable plastics require specific conditions that are achieved only in industrial settings. Thus, industrially compostable plastics might persist as pollutants under natural conditions. In this work, we tested the biodegradability in marine waters of textiles made of polylactic acid, a diffused industrially compostable plastic. The test was extended also to cellulose-based and conventional non-biodegradable oil-based plastic textiles. The analyses were complemented by bio-reactor tests for an innovative combined approach. Results show that polylactic acid, a so-called biodegradable plastic, does not degrade in the marine environment for over 428 days. This was also observed for the oil-based polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate, including their portions in cellulose/oil-based plastic blend textiles. In contrast, natural and regenerated cellulose fibers undergo complete biodegradation within approximately 35 days. Our results indicate that polylactic acid resists marine degradation for at least a year, and suggest that oil-based plastic/cellulose blends are a poor solution to mitigate plastic pollution. The results on polylactic acid further stress that compostability does not imply environmental degradation and that appropriate disposal management is crucial also for compostable plastics. Referring to compostable plastics as biodegradable plastics is misleading as it may convey the perception of a material that degrades in the environment. Conclusively, advances in disposable textiles should consider the environmental impact during their full life cycle, and the existence of environmentally degradable disposal should not represent an alibi for perpetuating destructive throw-away behaviors.
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- Sarah-Jeanne Royer
- Marine Biology Research Division, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States of America
- Center for Marine Debris Research, Hawaii Pacific University, Waimanalo, HI, United States of America
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Early Life & Environments and Department of Geology, State Key Laboratory of Continental Dynamics, Northwest University, 710069, Xi'an, China
- Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel
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- Marine Biology Research Division, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States of America
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Promphet N, Phamonpon W, Karintrthip W, Rattanawaleedirojn P, Saengkiettiyut K, Boonyongmaneerat Y, Rodthongkum N. Carbonization of self-reduced AuNPs on silk as wearable skin patches for non-invasive sweat urea detection. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:124757. [PMID: 37150378 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124757] [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: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Flexible conductive skin patches were readily fabricated on silk fabric by in situ deposition of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) followed by carbonization. The carbonized AuNPs-silk with high flexibility was characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and Fourier transform Raman spectroscopy (FT-Raman) to verify the well arrangement surface and desired chemical binding. The conductivity of silk skin patch, measured by a four-point probe, was found to be 109.24 ± 13 S cm-1 × 10-3, verifying the potential application as a working electrode in electrochemical sensor and a sweat collection patch for direct detection by laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (LDI-MS). This silk skin patch offered a linear range of 0-100 mM with a detection limit (LOD) of 20 mM for electrochemical sensor and 8 mM for LDI-MS, respectively. Ultimately, this skin patch is successfully applied for the detection of sweat urea at its cut-off value (60 mM) for indicating chronic kidney disease (CKD) in artificial sweat with satisfactory results. By using dual-detection technique on single silk substrate, this platform might be an alternative approach for a non-invasive sweat urea detection with high precision.
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- Nadtinan Promphet
- Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Soi Chula 12, Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Nanoscience and Technology program, Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Road, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Soi Chula 12, Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Soi Chula 12, Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Responsive Wearable Materials, Chulalongkorn University, Soi Chula 12, Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Soi Chula 12, Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Soi Chula 12, Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Soi Chula 12, Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Responsive Wearable Materials, Chulalongkorn University, Soi Chula 12, Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
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AlMalki FA, Albukhaty S, Alyamani AA, Khalaf MN, Thomas S. The relevant information about the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) using the five-question approach (when, where, what, why, and how) and its impact on the environment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:61430-61454. [PMID: 35175517 PMCID: PMC8852932 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-18868-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is regarded as a threat because it spreads quickly across the world without requiring a passport or establishing an identity. This tiny virus has wreaked havoc on people's lives, killed people, and created psychological problems all over the world. The viral spike protein (S) significantly contributes to host cell entry, and mutations associated with it, particularly in the receptor-binding protein (RBD), either facilitate the escape of virus from neutralizing antibodies or enhance its transmission by increasing the affinity for cell entry receptor, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). The initial variants identified in Brazil, South Africa, and the UK have spread to various countries. On the other hand, new variants are being detected in India and the USA. The viral genome and proteome were applied for molecular detection techniques, and nanotechnology particles and materials were utilized in protection and prevention strategies. Consequently, the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has resulted in extraordinary scientific community efforts to develop detection methods, diagnosis tools, and effective antiviral drugs and vaccines, where prevailing academic, governmental, and industrial institutions and organizations continue to engage themselves in large-scale screening of existing drugs, both in vitro and in vivo. In addition, COVID-19 pointed on the possible solutions for the environmental pollution globe problem. Therefore, this review aims to address SARS-CoV-2, its transmission, where it can be found, why it is severe in some people, how it can be stopped, its diagnosis and detection techniques, and its relationship with the environment.
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- Faizah A AlMalki
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- Deptartment of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Misan, Maysan, 62001, Iraq
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Deptartment of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq
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- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, 686 560, India
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Geng Y, Lagerwall JPF. Multiresponsive Cylindrically Symmetric Cholesteric Liquid Crystal Elastomer Fibers Templated by Tubular Confinement. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023:e2301414. [PMID: 37186075 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202301414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Cylindrically symmetric cholesteric liquid crystal elastomer (CLCE) fibers templated by tubular confinement are reported, displaying mechanochromic, thermochromic, and thermomechanical responses. The synthesis inside a sacrificial tube secures radial orientation of the cholesteric helix, and the ground state retroreflection wavelength is easily tuned throughout the visible spectrum or into the near-infrared by varying the concentration of a chiral dopant. The fibers display continuous, repeatable, and quantitatively predictable mechanochromic response, reaching a blue shift of more than -220 nm for 180% elongation. The cylindrical symmetry renders the response identical in all directions perpendicular to the fiber axis, making them exceptionally useful for monitoring complex strains, as demonstrated in revealing local strain during tying of different knots. The CLCE reflection color can be revealed with high contrast against any background by taking advantage of the circularly polarized reflection. Upon heating, the fibers respond-fully reversibly-with red shift and radial expansion/axial contraction. However, there is no transition to an isotropic state, confirming a largely forgotten theoretical prediction by de Gennes. These fibers and the easy way of making them may open new windows for large-scale application in advanced wearable technology and beyond.
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- Yong Geng
- Experimental Soft Matter Physics group, Department of Physics and Materials Science, University of Luxembourg, L-1511, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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- Experimental Soft Matter Physics group, Department of Physics and Materials Science, University of Luxembourg, L-1511, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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Alhashmi Alamer F, Beyari RF. The Influence of Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles and UV Radiation on the Electrical Properties of PEDOT:PSS-Coated Cotton Fabrics. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:1738. [PMID: 36837368 PMCID: PMC9962308 DOI: 10.3390/ma16041738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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With the rapid growth of electronic textiles, there is a need for highly conductive fabrics containing fewer conductive materials, allowing them to maintain flexibility, low cost and light weight. Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene): polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS), is one of the most promising conductive materials for the production of conductive fabrics due to its excellent properties such as solubility, relatively high conductivity, and market availability. Moreover, its electrical conductivity can be enhanced by polar solvents or acid treatment. The aim of this work was to fabricate conductive cotton fabrics with a small fixed amount of PEDOT:PSS and to investigate how titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles affect the electrical, thermal and structural properties of PEDOT:PSS-coated cotton fabrics. The change in electrical conductivity of the nanocomposite fabric was then related to morphological analysis by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. We found that the sheet resistance of the nanocomposite cotton fabric depends on the TiO2 concentration, with a minimum value of 2.68 Ω/□ at 2.92 wt% TiO2. The effect of UV light on the sheet resistance of the nanocomposite cotton fabric was also investigated; we found that UV irradiation leads to an increase in conductivity at an irradiation time of 10 min, after which the conductivity decreases with increasing irradiation time. In addition, the electrical behavior of the nanocomposite cotton fabric as a function of temperature was investigated. The nanocomposite fabrics exhibited metallic behavior at high-TiO2 concentrations of 40.20 wt% and metallic semiconducting behavior at low and medium concentrations of 11.33 and 28.50 wt%, respectively. Interestingly, cotton fabrics coated with nanocomposite possessed excellent washing durability even after seven steam washes.
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Lei L, Shi S, Wang D, Meng S, Dai JG, Fu S, Hu J. Recent Advances in Thermoregulatory Clothing: Materials, Mechanisms, and Perspectives. ACS NANO 2023; 17:1803-1830. [PMID: 36727670 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c10279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Personal thermal management (PTM) is a promising approach for maintaining the thermal comfort zone of the human body while minimizing the energy consumption of indoor buildings. Recent studies have reported the development of numerous advanced textiles that enable PTM systems to regulate body temperature and are comfortable to wear. Herein, recent advancements in thermoregulatory clothing for PTM are discussed. These advances in thermoregulatory clothing have focused on enhancing the control of heat dissipation between the skin and the localized environment. We primarily summarize research on advanced clothing that controls the heat dissipation pathways of the human body, such as radiation- and conductance-controlled clothing. Furthermore, adaptive clothing such as dual-mode textiles, which can regulate the microclimate of the human body, as well as responsive textiles that address both thermal performance (warming and/or cooling) and wearability are discussed. Finally, we include a discussion on significant challenges and perspectives in this field, including large-scale production, smart textiles, bioinspired clothing, and AI-assisted clothing. This comprehensive review aims to further the development of sustainably manufactured advanced clothing with superior thermal performance and outstanding wearability for PTM in practical applications.
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- Leqi Lei
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textile, College of Textiles and Clothing, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu214122, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textile, College of Textiles and Clothing, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu214122, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Eskani IN, Rahayuningsih E, Astuti W, Pidhatika B. Low Temperature In Situ Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles from Electric Arc Furnace Dust (EAFD) Waste to Impart Antibacterial Properties on Natural Dye-Colored Batik Fabrics. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15030746. [PMID: 36772047 PMCID: PMC9920436 DOI: 10.3390/polym15030746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Natural polymer (cellulose)-based fabric was colored using an environmentally friendly natural dye extracted from Jalawe (Terminalia bellirica) in the preparation of Batik fabric, a cultural heritage of Indonesia that is recognized by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Despite the significant favorable properties in terms of functions, environmental, and cultural aspects, the combination between natural polymer-based fabric and natural dyes makes the Batik fabric an ideal medium for bacterial growth, leading to lower product quality. In the quest for a sustainable, environmentally friendly, rich-in-culture, yet durable textile, this study aimed at the functionalization of natural dye (ND)-colored Batik fabric with antibacterial ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) synthesized from Electric Arc Furnace Dust (EAFD) waste. An in situ immobilization process with a Chemical Bath Deposition (CBD) method was explored at a pH range from 6 to 11 at 50 °C. Characterization methods include XRD, XRF, FESEM, EDX, FT-IR, tensile strength measurement, agar diffusion testing, and a CIE L*a*b* scale measurement. The XRD and XRF results showed that pure (>98%) ZnO NPs were formed at pH 11 of the CBD process. FESEM results demonstrated that the pure ZnO NPs either precipitated at the CBD reactor or were immobilized on the cellulose fabric, exhibiting distinct morphology compared to the non-pure ZnO NPs. EDX elemental analysis before and after washing demonstrated the durability of the ZnO NPs attachment, in which 84% of the ZnO NPs remained on the fabric after two washing cycles (equal to 10 cycles of home laundering). The FT-IR spectra provided information on the chemical functional groups, demonstrating the success of the ZnO NPs immobilization on the cellulose fabric through Van der Waals or coordination bonding. Moreover, the in situ immobilization of ZnO NPs enhanced the Batik fabric's tensile strength but reduced its elongation. ZnO NP-functionalized Batik fabric that was treated at pH 10 and pH 11 showed antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. The CIE L*a*b* scale results showed that the immobilization process affects the color quality of the ND-colored Batik fabric. However, based on organoleptic observations, the color of the Batik fabric that was treated at pH 11 is still acceptable for Jalawe ND-colored Batik fabric.
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- Istihanah Nurul Eskani
- Center for Craft and Batik, Ministry of Industry, Jl. Kusumanegara No. 7, Yogyakarta 55166, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Gadjah Mada University, Jl. Grafika No. 2, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
- Indonesia Natural Dye Institute (INDI), Jl. Kaliurang Km. 4 Sekip Utara, Kabupaten Sleman, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
- Correspondence:
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- Research Center for Mining Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jl. Ir. Sutami Km. 15, Tanjung Bintang, Lampung Selatan 35361, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Polymer Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia—PRTPL BRIN Indonesia, Serpong, Tangerang Selatan 15314, Indonesia
- Collaborative Research Center for Biomedical Scaffolds, National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic Indonesia and Universitas Gadjah Mada, Jalan Denta No. 1, Sekip Utara, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
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Wani AK, Akhtar N, Mir TUG, Singh R, Jha PK, Mallik SK, Sinha S, Tripathi SK, Jain A, Jha A, Devkota HP, Prakash A. Targeting Apoptotic Pathway of Cancer Cells with Phytochemicals and Plant-Based Nanomaterials. Biomolecules 2023; 13:biom13020194. [PMID: 36830564 PMCID: PMC9953589 DOI: 10.3390/biom13020194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Apoptosis is the elimination of functionally non-essential, neoplastic, and infected cells via the mitochondrial pathway or death receptor pathway. The process of apoptosis is highly regulated through membrane channels and apoptogenic proteins. Apoptosis maintains cellular balance within the human body through cell cycle progression. Loss of apoptosis control prolongs cancer cell survival and allows the accumulation of mutations that can promote angiogenesis, promote cell proliferation, disrupt differentiation, and increase invasiveness during tumor progression. The apoptotic pathway has been extensively studied as a potential drug target in cancer treatment. However, the off-target activities of drugs and negative implications have been a matter of concern over the years. Phytochemicals (PCs) have been studied for their efficacy in various cancer cell lines individually and synergistically. The development of nanoparticles (NPs) through green synthesis has added a new dimension to the advancement of plant-based nanomaterials for effective cancer treatment. This review provides a detailed insight into the fundamental molecular pathways of programmed cell death and highlights the role of PCs along with the existing drugs and plant-based NPs in treating cancer by targeting its programmed cell death (PCD) network.
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- Atif Khurshid Wani
- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India
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- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India
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- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India
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- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India
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- Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Sustainable Intensification, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- College of Medical and Allied Sciences, Purbanchal University, Morang 56600, Nepal
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- UNC Blood Research Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- School of Biotechnology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar 751024, India
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto 862-0973, Japan
- Headquarters for Admissions and Education, Kumamoto University, Kurokami, 2-39-1, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8555, Japan
- Pharmacy Program, Gandaki University, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Correspondence: (H.P.D.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
- Correspondence: (H.P.D.); (A.P.)
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Mravljak R, Podgornik A. Simple and Tailorable Synthesis of Silver Nanoplates in Gram Quantities. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:2760-2772. [PMID: 36687100 PMCID: PMC9850728 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c07452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Due to plasmonic and catalytic properties, silver nanoplates are of significant interest; therefore, their simple preparation in gram quantities is required. Preferably, the method is seedless, consists of few reagents, enables preparation of silver nanoplates with desired optical properties in high concentration, is scalable, and allows their long-term storage. The developed method is based on silver nitrate, sodium borohydride, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and H2O2 as the main reagents, while antifoam A204 is implemented to achieve better product quality on a larger scale. The effect of each component was evaluated and optimized. Solution volumes from 3 to 450 mL and concentrations of silver nanoplates from 0.88 to 4.8 g/L were tested. Their size was tailored from 25 nm to 8 μm simply by H2O2 addition, covering the entire visible plasmon spectra and beyond. They can be dried and spontaneously dispersed after at least one month of storage in the dark without any change in plasmonic properties. Their potential use in modern art was demonstrated by drying silver colloids on different surfaces in the presence of reagents or purified, resulting in a variety of colors but, more importantly, patterns of varying complexity, from simple multi-coffee-rings structures to dendritic forms and complex multilevel Sierpiński triangle fractals.
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- Rok Mravljak
- Department
of Chemical Engineering and Technical Safety, Faculty of Chemistry
and Chemical Technology, University of Ljubljana, LjubljanaSI-1000, Slovenia
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering and Technical Safety, Faculty of Chemistry
and Chemical Technology, University of Ljubljana, LjubljanaSI-1000, Slovenia
- COBIK, Mirce 21, 5270Ajdovščina, Slovenia
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Malik S, Muhammad K, Waheed Y. Nanotechnology: A Revolution in Modern Industry. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 28:molecules28020661. [PMID: 36677717 PMCID: PMC9865684 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28020661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 67.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Nanotechnology, contrary to its name, has massively revolutionized industries around the world. This paper predominantly deals with data regarding the applications of nanotechnology in the modernization of several industries. A comprehensive research strategy is adopted to incorporate the latest data driven from major science platforms. Resultantly, a broad-spectrum overview is presented which comprises the diverse applications of nanotechnology in modern industries. This study reveals that nanotechnology is not limited to research labs or small-scale manufacturing units of nanomedicine, but instead has taken a major share in different industries. Companies around the world are now trying to make their innovations more efficient in terms of structuring, working, and designing outlook and productivity by taking advantage of nanotechnology. From small-scale manufacturing and processing units such as those in agriculture, food, and medicine industries to larger-scale production units such as those operating in industries of automobiles, civil engineering, and environmental management, nanotechnology has manifested the modernization of almost every industrial domain on a global scale. With pronounced cooperation among researchers, industrialists, scientists, technologists, environmentalists, and educationists, the more sustainable development of nano-based industries can be predicted in the future.
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- Shiza Malik
- Bridging Health Foundation, Rawalpindi 46000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, UAE University, Al Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates
- Correspondence: (K.M.); (Y.W.)
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- Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC), Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
- Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos 1401, Lebanon
- Correspondence: (K.M.); (Y.W.)
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Alagarasan D, Harikrishnan A, Surendiran M, Indira K, Khalifa AS, Elesawy BH. RETRACTED ARTICLE: Synthesis and characterization of CuO nanoparticles and evaluation of their bactericidal and fungicidal activities in cotton fabrics. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2023; 13:1797. [PMID: 34540519 PMCID: PMC8435145 DOI: 10.1007/s13204-021-02054-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Arts and Sciences, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation, Aarupadai Veedu (VMRF-AV) Campus, Paiyanoor, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603104 India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Arts and Sciences, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation, Aarupadai Veedu (VMRF-AV) Campus, Paiyanoor, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603104 India
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- Department of Chemistry, M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur, Tamil Nadu 639113 India
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- Department of Clinical Pathology and Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944 Saudi Arabia
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Alkyl Chain Length and Headgroup Dependent Stability and Agglomeration Properties of Surfactant-Assisted Colloidal Selenium Nanoparticles. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.130935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Nie M, Li B, Hsieh YL, Fu KK, Zhou J. Stretchable One-Dimensional Conductors for Wearable Applications. ACS NANO 2022; 16:19810-19839. [PMID: 36475644 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c08166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Continuous, one-dimensional (1D) stretchable conductors have attracted significant attention for the development of wearables and soft-matter electronics. Through the use of advanced spinning, printing, and textile technologies, 1D stretchable conductors in the forms of fibers, wires, and yarns can be designed and engineered to meet the demanding requirements for different wearable applications. Several crucial parameters, such as microarchitecture, conductivity, stretchability, and scalability, play essential roles in designing and developing wearable devices and intelligent textiles. Methodologies and fabrication processes have successfully realized 1D conductors that are highly conductive, strong, lightweight, stretchable, and conformable and can be readily integrated with common fabrics and soft matter. This review summarizes the latest advances in continuous, 1D stretchable conductors and emphasizes recent developments in materials, methodologies, fabrication processes, and strategies geared toward applications in electrical interconnects, mechanical sensors, actuators, and heaters. This review classifies 1D conductors into three categories on the basis of their electrical responses: (1) rigid 1D conductors, (2) piezoresistive 1D conductors, and (3) resistance-stable 1D conductors. This review also evaluates the present challenges in these areas and presents perspectives for improving the performance of stretchable 1D conductors for wearable textile and flexible electronic applications.
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- Mingyu Nie
- School of Material Science and Engineering Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite & Functional Materials of Ministry of Education Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Wearable Devices, Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou, Guangdong510275, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite & Functional Materials of Ministry of Education Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Wearable Devices, Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou, Guangdong510275, China
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- Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California at Davis, California95616, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware19716, United States
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- School of Material Science and Engineering Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite & Functional Materials of Ministry of Education Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Wearable Devices, Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou, Guangdong510275, China
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Chen Y, Ling Y, Yin R. Fiber/Yarn-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators (TENGs): Fabrication Strategy, Structure, and Application. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:9716. [PMID: 36560085 PMCID: PMC9781987 DOI: 10.3390/s22249716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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With the demand of a sustainable, wearable, environmentally friendly energy source, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) were developed. TENG is a promising method to convert mechanical energy from motion into electrical energy. The combination of textile and TENG successfully enables wearable, self-driving electronics and sensor systems. As the primary unit of textiles, fiber and yarn become the focus of research in designing of textile-TENGs. In this review, we introduced the preparation, structure, and design strategy of fiber/yarn TENGs in recent research. We discussed the structure design and material selection of fiber/yarn TENGs according to the different functions it realizes. The fabrication strategy of fiber/yarn TENGs into textile-TENG are provided. Finally, we summarize the main applications of existing textile TENGs and give forward prospects for their subsequent development.
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Versatile Electrospinning for Structural Designs and Ionic Conductor Orientation in All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries. ELECTROCHEM ENERGY R 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s41918-022-00170-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2022]
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Geng Y, Kizhakidathazhath R, Lagerwall JPF. Robust cholesteric liquid crystal elastomer fibres for mechanochromic textiles. NATURE MATERIALS 2022; 21:1441-1447. [PMID: 36175519 PMCID: PMC9712110 DOI: 10.1038/s41563-022-01355-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Mechanically responsive textiles have transformative potential in many areas from fashion to healthcare. Cholesteric liquid crystal elastomers have strong mechanochromic responses that offer attractive opportunities for such applications. Nonetheless, making liquid crystalline elastomer fibres suitable for textiles is challenging since the Plateau-Rayleigh instability tends to break up precursor solutions into droplets. Here, we report a simple approach that balances the viscoelastic properties of the precursor solution to avoid this outcome and achieve long and mechanically robust cholesteric liquid crystal elastomer filaments. These filaments have fast, progressive and reversible mechanochromic responses, from red to blue (wavelength shift of 155 nm), when stretched up to 200%. Moreover, the fibres can be sewed into garments and withstand repeated stretching and regular machine washing. This approach and resulting fibres may be useful for applications in wearable technology and other areas benefiting from autonomous strain sensing or detection of critically strong deformations.
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- Yong Geng
- Department of Physics and Materials Science, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
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Sun Y, Zhu G, Zhao W, Jiang Y, Wang Q, Wang Q, Rui Y, Zhang P, Gao L. Engineered Nanomaterials for Improving the Nutritional Quality of Agricultural Products: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:4219. [PMID: 36500842 PMCID: PMC9736685 DOI: 10.3390/nano12234219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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To ensure food safety, the current agricultural development has put forward requirements for improving nutritional quality and reducing the harmful accumulation of agricultural chemicals. Nano-enabled sustainable agriculture and food security have been increasingly explored as a new research frontier. Nano-fertilizers show the potential to be more efficient than traditional fertilizers, reducing the amount used while ensuring plant uptake, supplying the inorganic nutrients needed by plants, and improving the process by which plants produce organic nutrients. Other agricultural uses of nanotechnology affect crop productivity and nutrient quality in addition to nano-fertilizers. This article will review the research progress of using nanomaterials to improve nutritional quality in recent years and point out the focus of future research.
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- Yi Sun
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
- China Agricultural University Professor’s Workstation of Yuhuangmiao Town, Shanghe County, Jinan 250061, China
- China Agricultural University Professor’s Workstation of Sunji Town, Shanghe County, Jinan 250061, China
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Disease and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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Investigation of the physico-mechanical and moisture management properties of chemically treated cotton fabrics. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04589-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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One-step metallization of weft-knitted fabrics for wearable biaxial strain sensors. Sci Rep 2022; 12:20029. [PMID: 36414763 PMCID: PMC9681773 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-24676-7] [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: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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One-step direct patterning of high definition conductive tracks in textiles is realized through laser direct writing in combination with a silver organometallic ink developed in-house. Photoreduction, nano-crystallization, and sintering are accomplished in one pass under the irradiation of a CW green laser light (λ = 532 nm) at moderate intensities (I ≥ 95 mW/mm2). By tailoring the surface tension and viscosity of the ink, high-definition conductive tracks are formed in weft-knitted polyester-Spandex composite fabrics, well-following the laser's profile with negligible coffee stain effect. Length resistance as low as 4 Ω/cm is measured and anisotropy of the gauge factor as high as 25 is achieved. The metallized fabric exhibits reversible and hysteresis-free electromechanical responses subject to high strains. Durability assessment qualifies that the as-metallized strain sensors are able to sustain their performance for over 5000 stretch/release cycles, demonstrating its potential applications in biaxial strain sensing and interactive smart textiles.
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Zhang B, Kong T, Zhang C, Mi X, Chen H, Guo X, Zhou X, Ji M, Fu Z, Zhang Z, Zheng H. Plasmon driven nanocrystal transformation in low temperature environments. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:16314-16320. [PMID: 36305203 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr03887k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The preparation and modification of crystal structures in cryogenic environments with conventional methods is challenging, but it is essential for the development of composite materials, energy savings, and future human space exploration. Plasmon induced hot carriers and local thermal effects help to overcome the challenges of chemical reactions under extreme conditions, for which molecular reactions have attracted considerable research attention. In this work, the plasmon thermal effect enables fast and efficient nanocrystal transformation in cryogenic environments, which was previously unattainable with conventional heating methods. The transformation of NaYF4 nanocrystals on gold nanoparticle island films can be achieved even in a low temperature environment of 11 K. Compared with the structure with gold nanoparticles adhered to NaYF4 nanocrystals directly, the structure of gold nanoparticle island films with an Al2O3 layer offered better heat trapping properties, which allows the complete transformation to take place of NaYF4 nanocrystals into Y2O3 nanocrystals in low temperature environments. This work explores the potential of applying the photothermal effect of a plasmon to induce rapid transformation of nanocrystals in extreme environments and provides insight into the process of crystal transformation and growth.
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- Baobao Zhang
- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China.
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- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China.
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- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China.
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- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China.
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- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China.
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- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China.
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- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China.
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- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China.
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- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China.
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- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China.
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- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China.
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Li J, Miao C, Bian J, Seyedin S, Li K. MXene fibers for electronic textiles: Progress and perspectives. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.107996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Novi VT, Gonzalez A, Brockgreitens J, Abbas A. Highly efficient and durable antimicrobial nanocomposite textiles. Sci Rep 2022; 12:17332. [PMID: 36243757 PMCID: PMC9568944 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-22370-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Healthcare associated infections cause millions of hospitalizations and cost billions of dollars every year. A potential solution to address this problem is to develop antimicrobial textile for healthcare fabrics (hospital bedding, gowns, lab coats, etc.). Metal nanoparticle-coated textile has been proven to possess antimicrobial properties but have not been adopted by healthcare facilities due to risks of leaching and subsequent loss of function, toxicity, and environmental pollution. This work presents the development and testing of antimicrobial zinc nanocomposite textiles, fabricated using a novel Crescoating process. In this process, zinc nanoparticles are grown in situ within the bulk of different natural and synthetic fabrics to form safe and durable nanocomposites. The zinc nanocomposite textiles show unprecedented microbial reduction of 99.99% (4 log10) to 99.9999% (6 log10) within 24 h on the most common Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and fungal pathogens. Furthermore, the antimicrobial activity remains intact even after 100 laundry cycles, demonstrating the high longevity and durability of the textile. Independent dermatological evaluation confirmed that the novel textile is non-irritating and hypoallergenic.
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- Vinni Thekkudan Novi
- grid.17635.360000000419368657Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, 2004 Folwell Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108 USA
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- Claros Technologies Inc., 1600 Broadway St NE, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55413 USA
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- Claros Technologies Inc., 1600 Broadway St NE, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55413 USA
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- grid.17635.360000000419368657Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, 2004 Folwell Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108 USA ,Claros Technologies Inc., 1600 Broadway St NE, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55413 USA
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Abou Elmaaty TM, Elsisi H, Elsayad G, Elhadad H, Plutino MR. Recent Advances in Functionalization of Cotton Fabrics with Nanotechnology. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14204273. [PMID: 36297850 PMCID: PMC9608714 DOI: 10.3390/polym14204273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Nowadays, consumers understand that upgrading their traditional clothing can improve their lives. In a garment fabric, comfort and functional properties are the most important features that a wearer looks for. A variety of textile technologies are being developed to meet the needs of customers. In recent years, nanotechnology has become one of the most important areas of research. Nanotechnology’s unique and useful characteristics have led to its rapid expansion in the textile industry. In the production of high-performance textiles, various finishing, coating, and manufacturing techniques are used to produce fibers or fabrics with nano sized (10−9) particles. Humans have been utilizing cotton for thousands of years, and it accounts for around 34% of all fiber production worldwide. The clothing industry, home textile industry, and healthcare industry all use it extensively. Nanotechnology can enhance cotton fabrics’ properties, including antibacterial activity, self-cleaning, UV protection, etc. Research in the field of the functionalization of nanotechnology and their integration into cotton fabrics is presented in the present study.
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- Tarek M. Abou Elmaaty
- Department of Textile Printing, Dyeing & Finishing, Faculty of Applied Arts, Damietta University, Damietta 34512, Egypt
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- Department of Textile Printing, Dyeing & Finishing, Faculty of Applied Arts, Damietta University, Damietta 34512, Egypt
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- Department of Spinning, Weaving and Knitting, Faculty of Applied Arts, Damietta University, Damietta 34512, Egypt
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- Department of Spinning, Weaving and Knitting, Faculty of Applied Arts, Damietta University, Damietta 34512, Egypt
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- Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nano Strutturati, ISMN—CNR, Palermo, c/o Department of ChiBio FarAm, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres 31, Vill. S. Agata, 98166 Messina, Italy
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Cazzagon V, Giubilato E, Bonetto A, Blosi M, Zanoni I, Costa AL, Vineis C, Varesano A, Marcomini A, Hristozov D, Semenzin E, Badetti E. Identification of the safe(r) by design alternatives for nanosilver-enabled wound dressings. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:987650. [PMID: 36312555 PMCID: PMC9614711 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.987650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The use of silver nanoparticles (NPs) in medical devices is constantly increasing due to their excellent antimicrobial properties. In wound dressings, Ag NPs are commonly added in large excess to exert a long-term and constant antimicrobial effect, provoking an instantaneous release of Ag ions during their use or the persistence of unused NPs in the wound dressing that can cause a release of Ag during the end-of-life of the product. For this reason, a Safe-by-Design procedure has been developed to reduce potential environmental risks while optimizing functionality and costs of wound dressings containing Ag NPs. The SbD procedure is based on ad-hoc criteria (e.g., mechanical strength, antibacterial effect, leaching of Ag from the product immersed in environmental media) and permits to identify the best one among five pre-market alternatives. A ranking of the SbD alternatives was obtained and the safer solution was selected based on the selected SbD criteria. The SbD framework was also applied to commercial wound dressings to compare the SbD alternatives with products already on the market. The iterative procedure permitted to exclude one of the alternatives (based on its low mechanical strength) and proved to be an effective approach that can be replicated to support the ranking, prioritisation, and selection of the most promising options early in the innovation process of nano-enabled medical devices as well as to encourage the production of medical devices safer for the environment.
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- V. Cazzagon
- Department of Environmental Sciences Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Venice Mestre, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Sciences Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Venice Mestre, Italy
- GreenDecision Srl, Venice Mestre, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Sciences Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Venice Mestre, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (CNR-ISTEC), National Research Council of Italy, Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (CNR-ISTEC), National Research Council of Italy, Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (CNR-ISTEC), National Research Council of Italy, Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Intelligent Industrial Technologies and Systems for Advanced Manufacturing (CNR-STIIMA), National Research Council of Italy, Biella, Italy
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- Institute of Intelligent Industrial Technologies and Systems for Advanced Manufacturing (CNR-STIIMA), National Research Council of Italy, Biella, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Sciences Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Venice Mestre, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Sciences Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Venice Mestre, Italy
- GreenDecision Srl, Venice Mestre, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Sciences Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Venice Mestre, Italy
- *Correspondence: E. Semenzin, ; E. Badetti,
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- Department of Environmental Sciences Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Venice Mestre, Italy
- *Correspondence: E. Semenzin, ; E. Badetti,
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da Costa BL, Rosa ILAA, Silva VH, Wu Q, Samulewski RB, Scacchetti FAP, Moisés MP, Lis MJ, Bezerra FM. Direct Synthesis of HKUST-1 onto Cotton Fabrics and Properties. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14204256. [PMID: 36297832 PMCID: PMC9607090 DOI: 10.3390/polym14204256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Metal-organic frameworks are crystalline nanostructures formed by a metal interspersed by an organic binder. These metal-organic materials are examples of nanomaterials applied to textile material in search of new functionalized textiles. Cotton is a cellulosic fiber of great commercial importance, and has good absorption capacity and breathability; however, due to these characteristics, it is susceptible to the development of microorganisms on its surface. This work aims to analyze how the direct synthesis of HKUST-1 in cotton fabric modifies the chemical and physical properties. The material obtained was characterized by scanning electron microscopy to obtain its morphology, by spectrophotometry CIE L*a*b* to verify the color change, by a biological test to verify its resistance to microorganisms and, finally, by a unidirectional traction test to verify the change in its mechanical resistance. Thereby, it was possible to observe the formation of MOFs with the morphology of nanorods, and also, with regard to HKUST-1 in the cotton fabric, when applied, an elimination percentage higher than 99% was observed for both bacteria, E. coli and S. aureus. The presence of MOF was detected even after washing, however, the loss of 75% in the mechanical resistance of the material makes its potential for textile finishing unworkable.
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- Braian Lobo da Costa
- Textile Engineering Coordination (COENT), Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR), Campus Apucarana, 635 Marcilio Dias St., Apucarana 86812-60, Brazil
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- Chemistry Coordination (COLIQ), Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR), Campus Apucarana, 635 Marcilio Dias St., Apucarana 86812-60, Brazil
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- Chemistry Coordination (COLIQ), Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR), Campus Apucarana, 635 Marcilio Dias St., Apucarana 86812-60, Brazil
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- Institute of Textile Research and Cooperation of Terrassa, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, C/Colom 15, 08222 Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
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- Chemistry Coordination (COLIQ), Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR), Campus Apucarana, 635 Marcilio Dias St., Apucarana 86812-60, Brazil
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- Textile Engineering Coordination (COENT), Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR), Campus Apucarana, 635 Marcilio Dias St., Apucarana 86812-60, Brazil
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- Chemistry Coordination (COLIQ), Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR), Campus Apucarana, 635 Marcilio Dias St., Apucarana 86812-60, Brazil
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- Institute of Textile Research and Cooperation of Terrassa, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, C/Colom 15, 08222 Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
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- Textile Engineering Coordination (COENT), Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR), Campus Apucarana, 635 Marcilio Dias St., Apucarana 86812-60, Brazil
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Adegoke KA, Oyedotun KO, Ighalo J, Amaku JF, Olisah C, Adeola AO, Iwuozor KO, Akpomie KG, Conradie J. Cellulose derivatives and cellulose-metal-organic frameworks for CO2 adsorption and separation. J CO2 UTIL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2022.102163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Li P, Sun Z, Wang R, Gong Y, Zhou Y, Wang Y, Liu X, Zhou X, Ouyang J, Chen M, Hou C, Chen M, Tao G. Flexible thermochromic fabrics enabling dynamic colored display. FRONTIERS OF OPTOELECTRONICS 2022; 15:40. [PMID: 36637557 PMCID: PMC9756210 DOI: 10.1007/s12200-022-00042-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Color-changeable fibers can provide diverse functions for intelligent wearable devices such as novel information displays and human-machine interfaces when woven into fabric. This work develops a low-cost, effective, and scalable strategy to produce thermochromic fibers by wet spinning. Through a combination of different thermochromic microcapsules, flexible fibers with abundant and reversible color changes are obtained. These color changes can be clearly observed by the naked eye. It is also found that the fibers exhibit excellent color-changing stability even after 8000 thermal cycles. Moreover, the thermochromic fibers can be fabricated on a large scale and easily woven or implanted into various fabrics with good mechanical performance. Driven by their good mechanical and physical characteristics, applications of thermochromic fibers in dynamic colored display are demonstrated. Dynamic quick response (QR) code display and recognition are successfully realized with thermochromic fabrics. This work well confirms the potential applications of thermochromic fibers in smart textiles, wearable devices, flexible displays, and human-machine interfaces.
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- Pan Li
- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics and Sport and Health Initiative, Optical Valley Laboratory, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics and Sport and Health Initiative, Optical Valley Laboratory, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics and Sport and Health Initiative, Optical Valley Laboratory, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
- School of Computer Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics and Sport and Health Initiative, Optical Valley Laboratory, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die and Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics and Sport and Health Initiative, Optical Valley Laboratory, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics and Sport and Health Initiative, Optical Valley Laboratory, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die and Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics and Sport and Health Initiative, Optical Valley Laboratory, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
- School of Optics and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics and Sport and Health Initiative, Optical Valley Laboratory, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
- School of Computer Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics and Sport and Health Initiative, Optical Valley Laboratory, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die and Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China.
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Afzal F, Ashraf M, Manzoor S, Aziz H, Nosheen A, Riaz S. Development of novel antiviral nanofinishes for bioactive textiles. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022; 80:1-20. [PMID: 36124084 PMCID: PMC9476414 DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04461-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Virus-caused public health outbreaks represent a serious threat to humans all over the world. The rampant new 2019 coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has wreaked havoc on China and the rest of the world since December 2019. Now focus is on effective reduction of corona and other viral and bacterial infections in hospitals, public and private sectors, households, schools, etc. Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, heterostructures, patterned surfaces, and graphene-based materials have shown up to 99.9998% efficacy against bacteria, mold, and viruses. The stability, long shelf life, and robustness of inorganic nanoparticles make them desirable for antimicrobial nanofinishes. These inorganic antimicrobial agents are more stable than organic antibacterial compounds at high temperature and pressure. The high specific surface area-to-volume ratios and unique physicochemical characteristics of nanoparticles are largely responsible for their antibacterial actions. But their immobilization is a huge challenge. To address this issue, NPs were modified with (glycidoxypropyl) trimethoxysilane (GPTS) and applied on cotton fabric. The silane part of GPTS reacted with the NPs under acidic conditions while epoxy reacted with cotton under alkaline conditions. Treated cotton fabric showed good antiviral and antibacterial activity even after severe industrial washing. Graphical abstract
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- Farheen Afzal
- Department of Applied Sciences, National Textile University, Faisalabad, 37610 Pakistan
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- Functional Textiles Research Group, School of Engineering and Technology, Department of Textile Engineering, National Textile University, Faisalabad, 37610 Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Govt. College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Functional Textiles Research Group, School of Engineering and Technology, Department of Textile Engineering, National Textile University, Faisalabad, 37610 Pakistan
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- Functional Textiles Research Group, School of Engineering and Technology, Department of Textile Engineering, National Textile University, Faisalabad, 37610 Pakistan
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In Situ Coating of Polydopamine-AgNPs on Polyester Fabrics Producing Antibacterial and Antioxidant Properties. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14183794. [PMID: 36145939 PMCID: PMC9503962 DOI: 10.3390/polym14183794] [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: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Nanoparticles are increasingly utilized as coating materials to improve the properties of polyester textiles. In this work, polyester textiles were successfully fabricated, with hydrazide groups serving as ligands for the entrapment of sliver ions and subsequent reduction to AgNPs. Polydopamine (PDA) was used in this work to impart antibacterial and antioxidant properties to the polyester textiles through its phenolic hydroxyl groups, which can convert silver ions into AgNPs. Moreover, glucose was used as a reducing agent to create AgNPs-loaded polyester hydrazide. ATR-FTIR, SEM, EDX, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and tensile strength were used to characterize the pristine polyester, the polyester hydrazide, the PDA-coated AgNP-loaded polyester hydrazide and the AgNP-loaded polyester hydrazide. A broth test was also used to investigate the textile's antimicrobial activities against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Overall, the composite nanocoating with PDA-AgNPs demonstrated good tensile strength and antioxidant and antibacterial characteristics, implying the practicality of PDA-AgNPs coating polyester for biomedical textile applications.
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Couzon N, Dhainaut J, Campagne C, Royer S, Loiseau T, Volkringer C. Porous textile composites (PTCs) for the removal and the decomposition of chemical warfare agents (CWAs) – A review. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Sahoo P, Dey J, Mahapatra SR, Ghosh A, Jaiswal A, Padhi S, Prabhuswamimath SC, Misra N, Suar M. Nanotechnology and COVID-19 Convergence: Toward New Planetary Health Interventions Against the Pandemic. OMICS : A JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY 2022; 26:473-488. [PMID: 36040392 DOI: 10.1089/omi.2022.0072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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COVID-19 is a systemic disease affecting multiple organ systems and caused by infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and after the introduction of several vaccines, the pandemic continues to evolve in part owing to global inequities in access to preventive and therapeutic measures. We are also witnessing the introduction of antivirals against COVID-19. Against this current background, we review the progress made with nanotechnology-based approaches such as nanoformulations to combat the multiorgan effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection from a systems medicine lens. While nanotechnology has previously been widely utilized in the antiviral research domain, it has not yet received the commensurate interest in the case of COVID-19 pandemic response strategies. Notably, SARS-CoV-2 and nanomaterials are similar in size ranging from 50 to 200 nm. Nanomaterials offer the promise to reduce the side effects of antiviral drugs, codeliver multiple drugs while maintaining stability in the biological milieu, and sustain the release of entrapped drug(s) for a predetermined time period, to name but a few conceivable scenarios, wherein nanotechnology can enable and empower preventive medicine and therapeutic innovations against SARS-CoV-2. We conclude the article by underlining that nanotechnology-based interventions warrant further consideration to enable precision planetary health responses against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Panchanan Sahoo
- Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to Be University, Bhubaneswar, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India
- KIIT-Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI), Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India
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- KIIT-Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI), Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India
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- KIIT-Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI), Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India
- KIIT-Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI), Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India
- KIIT-Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI), Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India
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Ma L, Han Z, Yin H, Tian J, Zhang J, Li N, Ding C, Zhang L. Characterization of Cathepsin B in Mediating Silica Nanoparticle-Induced Macrophage Pyroptosis via an NLRP3-Dependent Manner. J Inflamm Res 2022; 15:4537-4545. [PMID: 35966002 PMCID: PMC9374095 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s371536] [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: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Introduction Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) are one of the most widely used inorganic nanomaterials, and exposure to SiNP has been demonstrated to induce pulmonary inflammation, primarily promoted by the NLRP3-mediated macrophage pyroptosis. However, mechanisms underlying the activation of NLRP3 signaling are complex, and whether cathepsin B (CTSB), an enzyme released by the ruptured lysosome, could trigger NLRP3 assembly is controversial. Methods To further characterize the role of CTSB in silica-induced pyroptosis, we conducted this study by establishing SiNP exposure models in vitro. The morphological features of SiNPs were exhibited by the SEM and TEM, and the effects of SiNPs’ internalization on macrophages were examined by the TEM and immunofluorescent staining. Moreover, Western blot was performed to detect the expression of proteins related to pyroptosis and CTSB after blocking the expression of NLRP3 and CTSB. Results We found that SiNPs internalization caused the rupture of macrophage membrane and promoted the aging of cells with increased intracellular vacuoles. Also, the expression of NLRP3, ASC, Caspase-1, GSDMD, Pro-IL-1β, IL-1β, and CTSB increased under the stimulation of SiNP, which could be suppressed by additional treatment with MCC950, an NLRP3-specific inhibitor. Besides, we found SiNP joint treatment with leupeptin, a CTSB inhibitor, could inhibit the expression of CTSB, but it had no effect on the expression of NLRP3, ASC, and Caspase-1, and the process of macrophage pyroptosis was also not affected. Conclusion SiNP exposure induces rupture of macrophages and the release of lysosomal CTSB, but CTSB fails to specifically act on the NLRP3 inflammasome to induce pyroptosis which is causally linked to lung inflammation and fibrosis.
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- Lan Ma
- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, People's Republic of China.,Clinical Medical Research Center for Women and Children Diseases, Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Shandong Province, Shandong University, Jinan, 250001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, People's Republic of China.,Clinical Medical Research Center for Women and Children Diseases, Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Shandong Province, Shandong University, Jinan, 250001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, People's Republic of China.,Clinical Medical Research Center for Women and Children Diseases, Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Shandong Province, Shandong University, Jinan, 250001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, People's Republic of China.,Clinical Medical Research Center for Women and Children Diseases, Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Shandong Province, Shandong University, Jinan, 250001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063210, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063210, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453000, People's Republic of China
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- Clinical Medical Research Center for Women and Children Diseases, Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Shandong Province, Shandong University, Jinan, 250001, People's Republic of China
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