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Yan J, Lu J, Sheng Y, Sun Y, Zhang D. Research Progress in the Preparation of Transition Metal Sulfide Materials and Their Supercapacitor Performance. MICROMACHINES 2024; 15:849. [PMID: 39064360 PMCID: PMC11279019 DOI: 10.3390/mi15070849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Transition metal sulfides are widely used in supercapacitor electrode materials and exhibit excellent performance because of their rich variety, low price, and high theoretical specific capacity. At present, the main methods to prepare transition metal sulfides include the hydrothermal method and the electrochemical method. In order to further improve their electrochemical performance, two aspects can be addressed. Firstly, by controllable synthesis of nanomaterials, porous structures and large surface areas can be achieved, thereby improving ion transport efficiency. Secondly, by combining transition metal sulfides with other energy storage materials, such as carbon materials and metal oxides, the synergy between different materials can be fully utilized. However, future research still needs to address some challenges. In order to guide further in-depth research, it is necessary to combine the current research-derived knowledge and propose a direction for future development of transition metal sulfide electrode materials.
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- Jin Yan
- Naval Architecture and Shipping College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Equipment for South China Sea Marine Ranching, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China;
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- College of Ocean Engineering and Energy, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Equipment for South China Sea Marine Ranching, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China;
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- Naval Architecture and Shipping College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Equipment for South China Sea Marine Ranching, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China;
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Herzog AE, Michael TJ, Dunkelberger AD, Johannes MD, Rolison DR, DeSario PA, Novak TG. Nanostructured CeO 2 photocatalysts: optimizing surface chemistry, morphology, and visible-light absorption. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:9659-9679. [PMID: 38683667 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00676c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Emerging photocatalytic applications of cerium dioxide (CeO2) include green hydrogen production, CO2 conversion to fuels, and environmental remediation of various toxic molecules. These applications leverage the oxygen storage capacity and tunable surface chemistry of CeO2 to photocatalyze the chosen reaction, but many open questions remain regarding the fundamental physics of photocatalysis over CeO2. The commonly ascribed 'bandgap' of CeO2 (∼3.1 eV) differs fundamentally from other photocatalytic oxides such as TiO2; UV light excites an electron from the CeO2 valence band into a 4f state, generating a polaron as the lattice distorts around the localized charge. Researchers often disregard the distinction between the 4f state and a traditional, delocalized conduction band, resulting in ambiguity regarding mechanisms of charge transfer and visible-light absorption. This review summarizes modern literature regarding CeO2 photocatalysis and discusses commonly reported photocatalytic reactions and visible light-sensitization strategies. We detail the often misunderstood fundamental physics of CeO2 photocatalysis and supplement previous work with original computational insights. The exceptional progress and remaining challenges of CeO2-based photocatalysts are highlighted, along with suggestions for further research directions based on the observed gaps in current understanding.
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- Austin E Herzog
- NRC Postdoctoral Associate, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., 20375, USA
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- NRC Postdoctoral Associate, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., 20375, USA
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- Chemistry Division (Code 6100), U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., 20375, USA.
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- Materials Science and Technology Division (Code 6300), U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., 20375, USA
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- Chemistry Division (Code 6100), U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., 20375, USA.
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- Former NRL Staff Scientist in Code 6100, Advanced Naval Platforms Division, Office of Naval Research, Arlington, VA, 22203, USA
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- Chemistry Division (Code 6100), U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., 20375, USA.
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Ceballos-Sanchez O, Navarro-López DE, Mejía-Méndez JL, Sanchez-Ante G, Rodríguez-González V, Sánchez-López AL, Sanchez-Martinez A, Duron-Torres SM, Juarez-Moreno K, Tiwari N, López-Mena ER. Enhancing antioxidant properties of CeO 2 nanoparticles with Nd 3+ doping: structural, biological, and machine learning insights. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:2108-2120. [PMID: 38450552 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm02107f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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The antioxidant capabilities of nanoparticles are contingent upon various factors, including their shape, size, and chemical composition. Herein, novel Nd-doped CeO2 nanoparticles were synthesized and the neodymium content was varied to investigate the synergistic impact on the antioxidant properties of CeO2 nanoparticles. Incorporating Nd3+ induced changes in lattice parameters and significantly altered the morphology from nanoparticles to nanorods. The biological activity of Nd-doped CeO2 was examined against pathogenic bacterial strains, breast cancer cell lines, and antioxidant models. The antibacterial and anticancer activities of nanoparticles were not observed, which could be associated with the Ce3+/Ce4+ ratio. Notably, the incorporation of neodymium improved the antioxidant capacity of CeO2. Machine learning techniques were employed to forecast the antioxidant activity to enhance understanding and predictive capabilities. Among these models, the random forest model exhibited the highest accuracy at 96.35%, establishing it as a robust computational tool for elucidating the biological behavior of Nd-doped CeO2 nanoparticles. This study presents the first exploration of the influence of Nd3+ on the structural, optical, and biological attributes of CeO2, contributing valuable insights and extending the application of machine learning in predicting the therapeutic efficacy of inorganic nanomaterials.
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- Oscar Ceballos-Sanchez
- Universidad de Guadalajara, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierias (CUCEI), Departamento de Ingenieria de Proyectos, Av. José Guadalupe Zuno # 48, Industrial Los Belenes, Zapopan, Jalisco, 45157, Mexico.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Gral. Ramón Corona No 2514, Colonia Nuevo México, Zapopan, Jalisco, 45121, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ciencias Químico-Biológicas, Universidad de las Américas Puebla, Santa Catarina Mártir s/n, 72810 Cholula, Puebla, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Gral. Ramón Corona No 2514, Colonia Nuevo México, Zapopan, Jalisco, 45121, Mexico
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- División de Materiales Avanzados, IPICYT, Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica, San Luis Potosí, S.L.P., Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Gral. Ramón Corona No 2514, Colonia Nuevo México, Zapopan, Jalisco, 45121, Mexico
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- Universidad de Guadalajara, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierias (CUCEI), Departamento de Ingenieria de Proyectos, Av. José Guadalupe Zuno # 48, Industrial Los Belenes, Zapopan, Jalisco, 45157, Mexico.
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- Unidad Académica de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Campus Siglo XXI, Carretera Zacatecas, Guadalajara Km 6, Ejido La Escondida, 98160, Zacatecas, Mexico
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- Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada (CFATA), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Querétaro, QRO 76230, Mexico
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- Centro Singular de Investigación en Química Biológica y Materiales Moleculares (CIQUS), C/Jenaro de la Fuente s/n, Campus Vida, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Gral. Ramón Corona No 2514, Colonia Nuevo México, Zapopan, Jalisco, 45121, Mexico
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Mohammadian S, Avan A, Khazaei M, Maghami P. The advancing of polymeric core-shell ZnO nanocomposites containing 5-fluorouracil for improving anticancer activity in colorectal cancer. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:899-911. [PMID: 37530786 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02643-x] [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: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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The study investigated the use of 5-fluorouracil-loaded ZnO nanocomposites (5-FU/Gd-ZnO NCs) as a potential treatment for cancer. 5-FU is a commonly used drug for cancer treatment but has undesirable side effects. The materials were characterized using various techniques, including PXRD, FTIR, FESEM, TEM, DLS, £-potential, and AFM. The data showed that the nanocomposites had a plate-like agglomeration with particle diameters ranging from 317.6 to 120.1 nm. The IC50 value of 5-FU-ZnO, which inhibits cell growth, was found to be 1.85 ppm. The effects of 5-FU-ZnO on inflammatory markers were also examined. While 5-FU increased the levels of TNF-a and IL-1b, the nanocomposites were able to reduce these levels. Additionally, the 5-FU/Gd-ZnO-NCs group showed an increase in thiol levels and a decrease in catalase and superoxide dismutase levels. Flow cytometry results showed that 5-FU, ZnO-NCs, and 5-FU/Gd-ZnO-NCs did not have any additive or synergistic effects on the suppression or eradication of cancer cells. In vivo, experiments showed that the 5-FU/Gd-ZnO NCs had similar necrotic characteristics and reduced fibrosis and collagen deposition compared to the free medication. The nanocomposites also exhibited higher antioxidative activity and lower inflammatory responses compared to the 5-FU group. It was shown that 5-FU/Gd-ZnO-NCs successfully inhibit cell proliferation. The in vivo results were comparable to those obtained with free 5-FU, suggesting the potential of these nanocomposites as therapeutic agents.
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- Samaneh Mohammadian
- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Medical Genetics Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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Umar M, Ajaz H, Javed M, Mansoor S, Iqbal S, Mahmood S, Rauf A, Aroosh K, Bahadur A, Alshalwi M. Green synthesis of tellurium-doped SnO 2 nanoparticles with sulfurized g-C 3 N 4 : Insights into methylene blue photodegradation and antibacterial capability. LUMINESCENCE 2024; 39:e4693. [PMID: 38403841 DOI: 10.1002/bio.4693] [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: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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The construction of SnO2 nanoparticles (NPs), specifically Te-doped SnO2 NPs, using a simple and economical co-precipitation technique has been thoroughly described in this work. NH3 served as the reducing agent in this procedure, whilst polyethylene glycol served as the capping agent. The primary goals of our work were to investigate the physicochemical properties of the synthesized SnO2 NPs and assess their potential use as antibacterial agents and photocatalysts. Scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray, ultraviolet light, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and other analytical techniques were used to thoroughly analyze the NPs. Based on the full width at half maximum of the most noticeable peaks in the XRD spectrum, the Debye-Scherrer equation was used to calculate the crystallite sizes, which indicated the presence of a single tetragonal SnO2 phase. Particularly noteworthy was the exceptional photocatalytic activity of graphene-assisted Te-doped SnO2 NPs, achieving an impressive decomposition efficiency of up to 98% in the photo-oxidation of methylene blue. Furthermore, our investigation delved into the antibacterial attributes of the synthesized SnO2 NPs against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, demonstrating inhibitory effects on both bacteria strains. This suggests potential applications for these NPs in various environmental and medical contexts.
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- Misbah Umar
- Department of Chemistry, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Nottingham Ningbo China Beacons of Excellence Research and Innovation Institute, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, China
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- Nottingham Ningbo China Beacons of Excellence Research and Innovation Institute, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, China
- Functional Materials Group, Gulf University for Science and Technology, Mishref, Kuwait
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Mathematics, and Technology, Wenzhou-Kean University, Wenzhou, China
- Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, Kean University, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Collage of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Beytür S, Essiz S, Özuğur Uysal B. Investigation of Structural and Antibacterial Properties of WS 2-Doped ZnO Nanoparticles. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:4037-4049. [PMID: 38284036 PMCID: PMC10809239 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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ZnO nanoparticles, well-known for their structural, optical, and antibacterial properties, are widely applied in diverse fields. The doping of different materials to ZnO, such as metals or metal oxides, is known to ameliorate its properties. Here, nanofilms composed of ZnO doped with WS2 at 5, 15, and 25% ratios are synthesized, and their properties are investigated. Supported by molecular docking analyses, the enhancement of the bactericidal properties after the addition of WS2 at different ratios is highlighted and supported by the inhibitory interaction of residues playing a crucial role in the bacterial survival through the targeting of proteins of interest.
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- Sercan Beytür
- Faculty of Engineering and
Natural Sciences, Kadir Has University, Cibali, Fatih, Istanbul 34083, Turkey
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- Faculty of Engineering and
Natural Sciences, Kadir Has University, Cibali, Fatih, Istanbul 34083, Turkey
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- Faculty of Engineering and
Natural Sciences, Kadir Has University, Cibali, Fatih, Istanbul 34083, Turkey
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Al-Maydama HM, Jamil YM, Awad MA, Abduljabbar AA. Electrochemical investigations and antimicrobial activity of Au nanoparticles photodeposited on titania nanoparticles. Heliyon 2024; 10:e23722. [PMID: 38205290 PMCID: PMC10776935 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23722] [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: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Titanium oxide nanopowder (TiO2 NPs) was synthesized via anodization in 0.7 M perchloric acid then annealed in nitrogen at 450 °C for 3 h to prepared the Titanium Oxide Nitrogen annealed nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs-N2) powder as catalytic support. Using a photodeposition process, gold was added with isopropanol as a sacrificial donor and H[AuCl4] acid, producing gold nanoparticles on nitrogen-annealed titanium oxide nanoparticles (Au-NPs on TiO2-NPs-N2). The mass loading of Au NPs was 2.86 × 10-4 (g/cm2). TEM images of Au NPs on TiO2-NPs-N2 suggest circular particles with a tendency to agglomerate. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) was used to investigate the electrocatalytic performance of the Au NPs/TiO2-NPs-N2 catalysts in ferrocyanide, KOH, and H2SO4, and the results were compared to those of a polycrystalline Au electrode that is readily accessible in the market. In KOH, H2SO4, and (2 M KOH + 0.1 M glycerol) solutions, the Au NPs/TiO2-NPs-N2 electrode displayed a startlingly high electrocatalytic performance. Using CV, the electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) of Au NPs/TiO2-NPs-N2 and Au-NPs against glycerol oxidation in basic media was studied. The results indicated that Au NPs/TiO2-NPs-N2 is a promising support material for improving the electrocatalytic activity for acidic and basic oxidation. The electrode made of Au NPs/TiO2-NTs-N2 has steady electrocatalytic activity and may be reused repeatedly. TiO2 NPs and Au NPs/TiO2NPs-N2 showed satisfactory antibacterial activity against some human pathogenic bacteria using the disc diffusion method.
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Sana'a University, Yemen
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Thamar University, Yemen
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Humanities, Amran University, Yemen
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Mahato R, Masiul Islam S, Maurya RK, Kumar S, Purohit G, Singh S. Flexible piezo-resistive strain sensors using all-polydimethylsiloxane based hybrid nanocomposites for wearable electronics. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 26:95-104. [PMID: 38054271 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp04158a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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We report flexible piezo-resistive strain sensors composed of silver nanoparticle (Ag NP), graphene nanoplatelet (GNP), and multi walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-based ternary conductive hybrid nanocomposites as an active sensing layer fabricated using a simple solution processing method on flexible polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) substrates. The electrical characteristics have been studied in PDMS-based flexible devices having three different kinds of structures, namely Ag NPs/MWCNT/PDMS, GNP/PDMS and Ag NPs/GNP/PDMS. The microscopic analysis of the hybrid nanocomposites is undertaken using field emission scanning electron microscopy. The diameter of the CNTs is found to be in the range of 20-40 nm, whereas the length is determined to be 100-800 nm. The average diameter and length of the GNPs are observed to be 30-50 nm and 100-500 nm, respectively. The crystallite size of the silver nanoparticles in the Ag NPs/MWCNT/PDMS and Ag NPs/GNP/PDMS-based nanocomposites is determined to be 22.8 nm and 29.1 nm, respectively. The prepared sample of Ag NPs shows four distinct peaks in the X-ray diffraction pattern, which correspond to the (111), (200), (220), and (311) face-centered cubic (FCC) crystalline planes. Raman spectroscopy is undertaken to study the fundamental physical properties and chemical analysis of the nanocomposites. Ag NPs/GNP/PDMS-based sensors exhibit superior performance in terms of sensitivity, response and recovery time during breathing/unbreathing analysis. The large surface area of the Ag NPs and GNPs promotes uniform distribution of Ag NPs to fill into the porous GNP surface, thereby facilitating high contact area along with better electron transport in the Ag NPs/GNP/PDMS hybrid nanocomposite-based sensors. The gauge factor (GF), response and recovery time of the Ag NPs/GNP/PDMS hybrid nanocomposite-based sensors are determined to be 221, 130 ms and 119 ms, respectively. The ternary conductive nanocomposite-based sensors are free from the drawbacks of binary nanocomposite-based sensors where the high percolation threshold and poor mechanical behaviour lead to the degradation of the device performance.
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- Rajib Mahato
- Semiconductor Sensors and Microsystems Group, CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani, Rajasthan-333031, India.
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- Semiconductor Sensors and Microsystems Group, CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani, Rajasthan-333031, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-CEERI Campus, Pilani 333031, India
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- Semiconductor Sensors and Microsystems Group, CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani, Rajasthan-333031, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-CEERI Campus, Pilani 333031, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-CEERI Campus, Pilani 333031, India
- Semiconductor Process Technology Group, CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani, Rajasthan-333031, India
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- Advanced Information Technologies Group, CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani, Rajasthan-333031, India
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- Semiconductor Sensors and Microsystems Group, CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani, Rajasthan-333031, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-CEERI Campus, Pilani 333031, India
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Negash A, Mohammed S, Weldekirstos HD, Ambaye AD, Gashu M. Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye using eco-friendly synthesized rGO@ZnO nanocomposites. Sci Rep 2023; 13:22234. [PMID: 38097751 PMCID: PMC10721910 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48826-7] [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: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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Industrial chemical pollutants such as methylene blue (MB) dye are released into the water body and potentially cause harm to the human and aquatic biosphere. Therefore, this study aims to synthesize eco-friendly nanocatalysts, i.e., reduced graphene oxide (rGO), zinc oxide (ZnO), and reduced graphene oxide-zinc oxide (rGO@ZnO) nanocomposites, for efficient photocatalytic degradation of MB dye. A graphite rod was obtained from waste dry cell batteries for the electrochemical exfoliation synthesis of graphene oxide (GO) and rGO. For the eco-friendly synthesis of ZnO and rGO@ZnO nanocatalysts, Croton macrostachyus leaf extract was used as a reducing and capping agent. The synthesized nanocatalysts were characterized using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray. The eco-friendly synthesized rGO, ZnO, and rGO@ZnO nanocatalysts were applied for the photocatalytic degradation of MB dye using direct sunlight irradiation. At optimum parameters, photocatalytic degradation of MB dye efficiency reached up to 66%, 96.5%, and 99.0%, respectively. Furthermore, kinetics of the photodegradation reaction based on rGO, ZnO, and rGO@ZnO nanocatalysts follow pseudo-first-order with a rate constant of 2.16 × 10-3 min-1, 4.97 × 10-3 min-1, and 5.03 × 10-3 min-1, respectively. Lastly, this study promotes a low catalyst load (20 mg) for the efficient photodegradation of MB dye.
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- Asfaw Negash
- Department of Chemistry, Debre Berhan University, P.O. Box 445, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Chemistry, Debre Berhan University, P.O. Box 445, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, University of South Africa, Florida Science Campus, Johannesburg, 1710, South Africa
- Materials Science and Engineering Research, Bio and Emerging Technology Institute, P.O. Box 5954, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Chemistry, Debre Berhan University, P.O. Box 445, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia.
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Yavari S, Olaifa K, Shafiee D, Rasuli R, Shafiee M. Molybdenum oxide nanotube caps decorated with ultrafine Ag nanoparticles: Synthesis and antimicrobial activity. Int J Pharm 2023; 647:123528. [PMID: 37863449 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123528] [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: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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In the contemporary era, microorganisms, spanning bacteria and viruses, are increasingly acknowledged as emerging contaminants in the environment, presenting significant risks to public health. Nevertheless, conventional methods for disinfecting these microorganisms are often ineffective. Additionally, they come with disadvantages such as high energy usage, negative environmental consequences, increased expenses, and the generation of harmful byproducts. The development of next-generation antifungal and antibacterial agents is dependent on newly synthesized nanomaterials with inherent antimicrobial behavior. In this study, we report an arc-discharge method to synthesize MoOx nanosheets and microbelts, followed by decorating them with ultrafine Ag nanoparticles (NPs). Scanning and transmission electron microscopies show that Ag NPs formation on the Molybdenum oxide nanostructures rolls them into nanotube caps (NTCs), revealing inner and outer diameters of approximately 19.8 nm and 105.5 nm, respectively. Additionally, the Ag NPs are ultrafine, with sizes in the range of 5-8 nm. Results show that the prepared NTCs exhibit dose-dependent sensitivity to both planktonic and biofilm cells of Escherichia coli and Candida albicans. The anti-biofilm activity in terms of biofilm inhibition ranged from 19.7 to 77.2% and 11.3-82.3%, while removal of more than 70% and 90% of preformed biofilms was achieved for E. coli and C. albicans, respectively, showing good potential for antimicrobial coating. Initial MoOx exhibits positive potential, while Ag-decorated Molybdenum oxide NTCs show dual potential effects (positive for Molybdenum oxide NTCs and negative for Ag NPs. Molybdenum oxide NTCs, with their strong positive potential, efficiently attract microbes due to their negatively charged cell surfaces, facilitating the antimicrobial effect of Ag NPs, leading to cell damage and death. These findings suggest that the synthesized NPs could serve as a suitable coating for biomedical applications.
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- Shabnam Yavari
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran; Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Biology, Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Biology and Chemistry, Aktau, Kazakhstan; Biofilm Laboratory, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran.
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- Energetic Cosmos Laboratory, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan.
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Jana TK, Chatterjee K. Hybrid nanostructures exhibiting both photocatalytic and antibacterial activity-a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:95215-95249. [PMID: 37597146 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29015-5] [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: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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The most vital issues of the modern world for a sustainable future are "health" and "the environment." Scientific endeavors to tackle these two major concerns for mankind need serious attention. The photocatalytic activity toward curbing environmental pollution and antibacterial performance toward a healthy society are two directions that have been emphasized for decades. Recently, materials engineering, in their nanodimension, has shown tremendous possibilities to integrate these functionalities within the same materials. In particular, hybrid nanostructures have shown magnificent prospects to combat both crucial challenges. Many researchers are separately engaged in this important field of research but the collective knowledge on this domain which can facilitate them to excel is badly missing. The present article integrates the development of different hybrid nanostructures which exhibit both photocatalytic degradations of environmental pollutants and antibacterial efficiency. Various synthesis techniques of those hybrid nanomaterials have been discussed. Hybrid nanosystems based on several successful materials have been categorically discussed for better insight into the research advancement in this direction. In particular, Ag-based, metal oxides-based, layered carbon material-based, and Mexene- and self-cleaning-based materials have been chosen for detailing their performance as anti-pollutant and antibacterial materials. Those hybrid systems along with some miscellaneous booming nanostructured materials have been discussed comprehensively with their success and limitations toward their bifunctionality as antipollutant and antibacterial agents.
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- Tushar Kanti Jana
- Department of Physics, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, 721102, India
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- Department of Physics, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, 721102, India.
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Ikram M, Karim R, Haider A, Shahzadi A, Algaradah MM, Ul-Hamid A, Nabgan W, Fouda AM, Ali S. Anomalous catalytic and antibacterial activity confirmed by molecular docking analysis of silver and polyacrylic acid doped CeO 2 nanostructures. RSC Adv 2023; 13:26149-26159. [PMID: 37664196 PMCID: PMC10472217 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra04760a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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This research presents the novel synthesis of CeO2 nanostructures (NSs) doped with a fixed amount of capping agent (polyacrylic acid-PAA) and different concentrations (0.01 and 0.03) of silver (Ag). This work aimed to examine the catalytic and antibacterial efficacy with evidential molecular docking analysis of Ag/PAA doped CeO2. Systematic characterization was used to analyze the effect of Ag and a capping agent on crystal structure, morphology, absorbance wavelength, and the exciton recombination rate of CeO2. The silver metal and capping agent (PAA) were added into CeO2 to reduce the size of NSs, enhancing the catalytic efficacy. These binary dopants (Ag-PAA) based CeO2 revealed remarkable results for catalytic de-colorization of rhodamine B dye and antimicrobial potential as the dopants provide more active sites. Notably, (0.03) Ag/PAA doped CeO2 NSs exhibited a substantial catalytic reduction (98.9%) of rhodamine B dye in an acidic medium. The higher doped CeO2 revealed a significant inhibition zone (3.75 mm) against Escherichia coli at maximal concentration. Furthermore, in silico docking showed the possible inhibitory impact of produced nanomaterials on the fatty acid biosynthesis enzymes FabI and FabH.
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- Muhammad Ikram
- Solar Cell Applications Research Lab, Department of Physics, Government College University Lahore Lahore 54000 Punjab Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS), Riphah International University 14 Ali Road Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture Multan 66000 Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore 54000 Pakistan
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- Core Research Facilities, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Dhahran 31261 Saudi Arabia
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Universitat Rovira i Virgili Av Països Catalans 26 43007 Tarragona Spain
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University Abha 61413 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS), Riphah International University 14 Ali Road Lahore Pakistan
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Shahzadi I, Aqeel M, Haider A, Naz S, Imran M, Nabgan W, Al-Shanini A, Shahzadi A, Alshahrani T, Ikram M. Hydrothermal Synthesis of Fe-Doped Cadmium Oxide Showed Bactericidal Behavior and Highly Efficient Visible Light Photocatalysis. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:30681-30693. [PMID: 37636921 PMCID: PMC10448685 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c04543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Cationic dyes present in industrial effluents significantly reduce the effectiveness of remediation operations. Considering the terrible impact of these pollutants on environment and biodiversity, investigating strategies to remove potentially harmful compounds from water is becoming an increasingly intriguing issue. In this work, we employed a simple hydrothermal technique to synthesize Fe-doped CdO (2, 4, and 6 wt %) nanostructures and assessed their efficacy in degrading methylene blue (MB) dye and inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, respectively. Structural, morphological, and optical characterization of produced nanomaterials was also performed using X-ray diffraction, TEM, and UV absorption spectra. The photocatalytic decomposition of MB was significantly enhanced (58.8%) by using Fe (6 wt %)-doped CdO catalysts for 80 min under irradiation. In addition, 2.05-5.05 mm inhibitory zones were seen against Gram-positive bacteria (S. aureus), whereas the range for Gram-negative bacteria (E. coli) was 1.65-2.75 mm. These nanostructures were shown to be very effective inhibitors of beta-lactamase, d-alanine-d-alanine ligase B, and fatty acid synthase inhibitor by in silico molecular docking investigations.
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- Iram Shahzadi
- Punjab
University College of Pharmacy, Allama Iqbal Campus, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department
of Physics, The University of Gothenburg, Box 100 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department
of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, 66000 Punjab, Pakistan
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- Tianjin
Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Tianjin 300308, China
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- Department
of Chemistry, Government College University
Faisalabad, Pakpattan
Road, Sahiwal, Punjab 57000, Pakistan
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- Departament
d’Enginyeria Química, Universitat
Rovira I Virgili, Av Països Catalans 26,, Tarragona 43007, Spain
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- College
of Petroleum and Engineering, Hadhramout
University, Hadhramout,
P.O. Box 50511, Mukalla 50511, Yemen
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- Faculty
of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Physics, College of Sciences, Princess
Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Solar
Cell Applications Research Lab, Department of Physics, Government College University Lahore, Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan
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Yin Y, Zhang T, Feng L, Ran J, Ma C, Tan Y, Song W, Yang B. Growth of nanostructured Cu 3Al alloy films by magnetron sputtering for non-enzymatic glucose-sensing applications. RSC Adv 2023; 13:14641-14650. [PMID: 37215753 PMCID: PMC10198095 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra02076b] [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: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Enzymatic glucose sensors usually exhibit excellent sensitivity and selectivity but suffer from poor stability due to the negative influence of temperature and humidity on enzyme molecules. As compared to enzymatic glucose sensors, non-enzymatic counterparts are generally more stable but are facing challenges in concurrently improving both sensitivity and selectivity of a trace amount of glucose molecules in physiological samples such as saliva and sweat. Here, a novel non-enzymatic glucose sensor based on nanostructured Cu3Al alloy films has been fabricated by a facile magnetron-sputtering followed by controllable electrochemical etching approach. Since the metal Al is more reductive than Cu, by selectively etching aluminum in the Cu3Al alloys, nanostructured alloy films were obtained with increased surface contact area and electrocatalytic active sites which resulted in enhanced glucose-sensing performance. Thus, non-enzymatic glucose sensors based on nanostructured Cu3Al alloy films not only exhibited a high sensitivity of 1680 μA mM-1 cm-2 but also achieved a reliable selectivity to glucose without interference by other species in physiological samples. Consequently, this study sparked the potential for the development of non-enzymatic biosensors for the continuous monitoring of blood glucose levels with high sensitivity and impressive selectivity for glucose molecules.
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- Yuqing Yin
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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- Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha 410008 China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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- Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha 410008 China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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