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Perveen S, Zhai R, Zhang Y, Kawish M, Shah MR, Chen S, Xu Z, Qiufeng D, Jin M. Boosting photo-induced antimicrobial activity of lignin nanoparticles with curcumin and zinc oxide. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127433. [PMID: 37838113 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127433] [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: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
Abstract
Lignin nanoparticles have gained increasing attention as a potential antimicrobial agent due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and low toxicity. However, the limited ability of lignin to act as an antibacterial is a major barrier to its widespread use. Thus, it is crucial to develop novel approaches to amplify lignin's biological capabilities in order to promote its effective utilization. In this study, we modified lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) with photo-active curcumin (Cur), zinc oxide (ZnO), or a combination of both to enhance their antimicrobial properties. The successful modifications of LNPs were confirmed using comprehensive characterization techniques. The antimicrobial efficacy of the modified LNPs was assessed against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial strains. The results showed that the modification of LNPs with Cur and ZnO have much higher antibacterial and antibiofilm activities than unmodified LNPs. Moreover, photo illumination resulted in even higher antibacterial activity. Furthermore, atomic force microscopy revealed bacterial cells lysis and membrane damage by ZnO/Cur modified LNPs. Our research demonstrates that ZnO/Cur modified LNPs can serve as novel hybrid materials with enhanced antimicrobial capabilities. In addition, the photo-induced enhancement in antibacterial activity not only demonstrated the versatility of this hybrid material but also opened up interesting potential for bioinspired therapeutics agents.
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- Samina Perveen
- School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiaolingwei Street, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiaolingwei Street, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiaolingwei Street, Nanjing 210094, China
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- International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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- International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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- School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiaolingwei Street, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiaolingwei Street, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiaolingwei Street, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiaolingwei Street, Nanjing 210094, China.
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Perciani de Moraes N, de Siervo A, Moreira Bastos Campos T, Patrocinio Thim G, Alvares Rodrigues L. Structure-directing ability of the kraft-lignin/cellulose carbon xerogel for the development of C-Nb2O5 sunlight-active photocatalysts. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.114697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Lignin Derived from Forestry Biomass as Capping Reagent in the Biosynthesis and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Their In Vitro Efficacy as a Strong Antifungal Biocontrolling Agent for Commercial Crops. BIONANOSCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-022-01052-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Yang J, Dai J, Liu X, Fu S, Zong E, Song P. A lignin-based epoxy/TiO 2 hybrid nanoparticle for multifunctional bio-based epoxy with improved mechanical, UV absorption and antibacterial properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 210:85-93. [PMID: 35525492 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.04.229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
Lignin, as a natural polymer material, has the advantages of green safety, renewable, and pollution-free. It has a wide application prospect in the field of thermosetting. However, it has been attractive but a huge challenge to design high performance and high added-value lignin-based epoxy resin. Herein, lignin-based epoxy (LEP) was synthesized from moso bamboo-derived lignin, and then lignin-based epoxy/titanium dioxide (LEP/TiO2) hybrid nanoparticle was synthesized via liquid deposition method for modifying lignin-based epoxy resin to prepare multifunctional bio-based epoxy. The results show that the LEP/TiO2 hybrid nanoparticle exhibits a stable topological surface shape and good dispersion and uniformity. By adding 10 wt% LEP/TiO2 hybrid nanoparticles, the multifunctional bio-based epoxy exhibits good mechanical strength and toughness, and the tensile strength and fracture toughness reach 36 MPa and 1.26 MPa·m1/2, respectively. In addition, the thermal stability, UV absorption and antibacterial properties of the multifunctional bio-based epoxy are further improved. This study provides a facile and efficient method for the preparation of high-performance multifunctional bio-based epoxy composite and a novel solution for the utilization of lignin.
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- Jiayao Yang
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China; College of Life Science, Taizhou University, 1139 Shifu Street, Taizhou 318000, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China.
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- College of Life Science, Taizhou University, 1139 Shifu Street, Taizhou 318000, PR China
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- Centre for Future Materials, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield Central 4300, Australia; School of Agriculture and Environmental Science, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield Central 4300, Australia.
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Wang H, Wang Y, Fu F, Qian Y, Xiao Y, Yang D, Qiu X. Controlled preparation of lignin/titanium dioxide hybrid composite particles with excellent UV aging resistance and its high value application. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 150:371-379. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.12.185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Revised: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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