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Slapničar Š, Žerjav G, Zavašnik J, Roškarič M, Finšgar M, Pintar A. Novel TiO 2-Supported Gold Nanoflowers for Efficient Photocatalytic NO x Abatement. Molecules 2024; 29:3333. [PMID: 39064911 PMCID: PMC11279453 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29143333] [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: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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In this study, we pioneered the synthesis of nanoflower-shaped TiO2-supported Au photocatalysts and investigated their properties. Au nanoflowers (Au NFs) were prepared by a Na-citrate and hydroquinone-based preparation method, followed by wet impregnation of the derived Au NFs on the surface of TiO2 nanorods (TNR). A uniform and homogeneous distribution of Au NFs was observed in the TNR + NF(0.7) sample (lower Na-citrate concentration), while their distribution was heterogeneous in the TNR + NF(1.4) sample (higher Na-citrate concentration). The UV-Vis DR spectra revealed the size- and shape-dependent optical properties of the Au NFs, with the LSPR effect observed in the visible region. The solid-state EPR spectra showed the presence of Ti3+, oxygen vacancies and electron interactions with organic compounds on the catalyst surface. In the case of the TNR + NF(0.7) sample, high photocatalytic activity was observed in the H2-assisted reduction of NO2 to N2 at room temperature under visible-light illumination. In contrast, the TNR + NF(1.4) catalyst as well as the heat-treated samples showed no ability to reduce NO2 under visible light, indicating the presence of deformed Au NFs limiting the LSPR effect. These results emphasized the importance of the choice of synthesis method, as this could strongly influence the photocatalytic activity of the Au NFs.
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- Špela Slapničar
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Technology, National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova ulica 19, 1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (Š.S.); (G.Ž.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Technology, National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova ulica 19, 1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (Š.S.); (G.Ž.); (M.R.)
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- Gaseous Electronics, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova cesta 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Technology, National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova ulica 19, 1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (Š.S.); (G.Ž.); (M.R.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova ulica 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia;
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Technology, National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova ulica 19, 1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (Š.S.); (G.Ž.); (M.R.)
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Pereira AES, Silva PM, Oliveira JL, Oliveira HC, Fraceto LF. Chitosan nanoparticles as carrier systems for the plant growth hormone gibberellic acid. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2016; 150:141-152. [PMID: 27914250 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2016.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2016] [Revised: 11/21/2016] [Accepted: 11/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This work concerns the development of nanocarriers composed of alginate/chitosan (ALG/CS) and chitosan/tripolyphosphate (CS/TPP) for the plant growth regulator gibberellic acid (GA3). ALG/CS nanoparticles with and without GA3 presented mean size of 450±10nm, polydispersity index (PDI) of 0.3, zeta potential of -29±0.5mV, concentrations of 1.52×1011 and 1.92×1011 nanoparticles mL-1, respectively, and 100% encapsulation efficiency. CS/TPP nanoparticles with and without GA3 presented mean size of 195±1nm, PDI of 0.3, zeta potential of +27±3mV, concentrations of 1.92×1012 and 3.54×1012 nanoparticles mL-1, respectively, and 90% encapsulation efficiency. The nanoparticles were stable during 60days and the two systems differed in terms of the release mechanism, with the release depending on factors such as pH and temperature. Bioactivity assays using Phaseolus vulgaris showed that the ALG/CS-GA3 nanoparticles were most effective in increasing leaf area and the levels of chlorophylls and carotenoids. The systems developed showed good potential, providing greater stability and efficiency of this plant hormone in agricultural applications.
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- Anderson Espirito Santo Pereira
- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campus Universitário Zeferino Vaz, s/n, Cidade Universitária, CEP 13083-870, Campinas, SP, Brazil; Department of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Science and Technology of Sorocaba (ICTS), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Avenida Três de Março, 511, CEP 18087-180, Sorocaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Science and Technology of Sorocaba (ICTS), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Avenida Três de Março, 511, CEP 18087-180, Sorocaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Science and Technology of Sorocaba (ICTS), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Avenida Três de Março, 511, CEP 18087-180, Sorocaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Animal and Plant Biology, University of Londrina, PR 445, km 380, CEP 86057-970, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campus Universitário Zeferino Vaz, s/n, Cidade Universitária, CEP 13083-870, Campinas, SP, Brazil; Department of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Science and Technology of Sorocaba (ICTS), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Avenida Três de Março, 511, CEP 18087-180, Sorocaba, SP, Brazil.
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BARNABY STACEYN, SARKER NAZMULH, BANERJEE IPSITAA. ELLAGIC ACID DIRECTED GROWTH OF Au–Pt BIMETALLIC NANOPARTICLES AND THEIR CATALYTIC APPLICATIONS. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE 2013. [DOI: 10.1142/s0219581x12500378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In this work, we report the facile formation of bimetallic nanoparticles of Au–Pt in the presence of the plant polyphenol ellagic acid (EA). It was found that EA formed micro-fibrillar assemblies, which aggregated into micro-bundles under aqueous conditions. Those micro-bundles acted as templates for the growth of Au nanoparticles, as well as bimetallic Au–Pt nanoparticles biomimetically. At higher concentrations of EA, it was observed that in addition to forming fibrous micro-bundles, columnar assemblies of EA were formed in the presence of the metal nanoparticles. The formation of the assemblies was found to be concentration dependent. It appears that upon binding to metal ions and subsequent formation of the nanoparticles, morphological changes occur in the case of EA assemblies. The morphological changes observed were probed by electron microscopy. Further, the ability of the materials to degrade the toxic aromatic nitro compound 2-methoxy-4-nitroaniline was explored, where 50% degradation was observed within 15 min, indicating that such hybrid materials may have potential applications in environmental remediation.
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- STACEY N. BARNABY
- Department of Chemistry, Fordham University, 441East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Fordham University, 441East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Fordham University, 441East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458, USA
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Smoak EM, Fath KR, Barnaby SN, Grant VC, Banerjee IA. pH tunable self-assembly of chicoric acid and their biocompatibility studies. Supramol Chem 2011. [DOI: 10.1080/10610278.2011.601309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- Evan M. Smoak
- a Department of Chemistry , Fordham University , 441 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, NY, 10458, USA
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- b Department of Biology , Queens College, City University of New York and the Graduate Center , Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY, 11367, USA
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- a Department of Chemistry , Fordham University , 441 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, NY, 10458, USA
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- a Department of Chemistry , Fordham University , 441 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, NY, 10458, USA
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- a Department of Chemistry , Fordham University , 441 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, NY, 10458, USA
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Biomimetic fabrication of gold nanoparticles on templated indole-3-acetic acid based nanofibers. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2010.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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