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Ochoa-Sanchez A, Sahare P, Pathak S, Banerjee A, Estevez M, Duttaroy AK, Luna-Bárcenas G, Paul S. Evaluation of the synergistic effects of curcumin-resveratrol co-loaded biogenic silica on colorectal cancer cells. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1341773. [PMID: 38919255 PMCID: PMC11196415 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1341773] [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: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a significant global health concern, being the third most diagnosed cancer in men and the second most diagnosed cancer in women, with alarming mortality rates. Natural phytochemicals have gained prominence among various therapeutic avenues explored due to their diverse biological properties. Curcumin, extracted from turmeric, and resveratrol, a polyphenol found in several plants, have exhibited remarkable anticancer activities. However, their limited solubility and bioavailability hinder their therapeutic efficacy. To enhance the bioavailability of these compounds, nanomaterials work as effective carriers with biogenic silica (BS) attracting major attention owing to their exceptional biocompatibility and high specific surface area. In this study, we developed Curcumin-resveratrol-loaded BS (Cur-Res-BS) and investigated their effects on colorectal cancer cell lines (HCT-116 and Caco-2). Our results demonstrated significant concentration-dependent inhibition of cell viability in HCT-116 cells and revealed a complex interplay of crucial proto-onco or tumor suppressor genes, such as TP53, Bax, Wnt-1, and CTNNB1, which are commonly dysregulated in colorectal cancer. Notably, Cur-Res-BS exhibited a synergistic impact on key signaling pathways related to colorectal carcinogenesis. While these findings are promising, further investigations are essential to comprehensively understand the mechanisms and optimize the therapeutic strategy. Moreover, rigorous safety assessments and in vitro studies mimicking the in vivo environment are imperative before advancing to in vivo experiments, ensuring the potential of Cur-Res-BS as an efficient treatment for CRC.
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- Adriana Ochoa-Sanchez
- NatProLab, School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Queretaro, Mexico
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- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Queretaro, Mexico
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- Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI), Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI), Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Centre of Applied Physics and Advanced Technologies (CFATA), National Autonomous University of Mexico, Queretaro, Mexico
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- Department of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Queretaro, Mexico
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- NatProLab, School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Queretaro, Mexico
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Saha A, Mishra P, Biswas G, Bhakta S. Greening the pathways: a comprehensive review of sustainable synthesis strategies for silica nanoparticles and their diverse applications. RSC Adv 2024; 14:11197-11216. [PMID: 38590352 PMCID: PMC11000228 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra01047g] [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: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) have emerged as a multipurpose solution with wide-ranging applications in various industries such as medicine, agriculture, construction, cosmetics, and food production. In 1961, Stöber introduced a ground-breaking sol-gel method for synthesizing SiNPs, which carried a new era of exploration both in academia and industry, uncovering numerous possibilities for these simple yet multifaceted particles. Inspite of numerous reported literature with wide applicability, the synthesis of these nanoparticles with the desired size and functionalities poses considerable challenges. Over time, researchers have strived to optimize the synthetic route, particularly by developing greener approaches that minimize environmental impact. By reducing hazardous chemicals, energy consumption, and waste generation, these greener synthesis methods have become an important focus in the field. This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the various synthetic approaches available for different types of SiNPs. Starting from the Stöber' method, we analyze other methods as well to synthesis different types of SiNPs including mesoporous, core-shell and functionalized nanoparticles. With increasing concerns with the chemical methods associated for environmental issues, we aim to assist readers in identifying suitable greener synthesis methods tailored to their specific requirements. By highlighting the advancements in reaction time optimization, waste reduction, and environmentally friendly precursors, we offer insights into the latest techniques that contribute to greener and more sustainable SiNPs synthesis. Additionally, we briefly discuss the diverse applications of SiNPs, demonstrating their relevance and potential impact in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and cosmetics. By emphasizing the greener synthesis methods and economical aspects, this review aims to inspire researchers and industry professionals to adopt environmentally conscious practices while harnessing the immense capabilities of SiNPs.
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- Arighna Saha
- Department of Chemistry, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University Cooch Behar 736101 West Bengal India
- Cooch Behar College Cooch Behar 736101 West Bengal India
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi New Delhi 110016 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University Cooch Behar 736101 West Bengal India
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Ahmad W, Ahmad N, Rasheed S, Nabeel MI, Mohyuddin A, Riaz MT, Hussain D. Silica-Based Superhydrophobic and Superoleophilic Cotton Fabric with Enhanced Self-Cleaning Properties for Oil-Water Separation and Methylene Blue Degradation. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:5639-5650. [PMID: 38447102 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Superhydrophobic textiles with multifunctional characteristics are highly desired and have attracted tremendous research attention. This research employs a simple dip-coating method to obtain a fluorine-free silica-based superhydrophobic and superoleophilic cotton fabric. Pristine cotton fabric is coated with SiO2 nanoparticles and octadecylamine. SiO2 nanoparticles are anchored on the cotton fabric to increase surface roughness, and octadecyl amine lowers the surface energy, turning the hydrophilic cotton fabric into superhydrophobic. The designed cotton fabric exhibits a water contact angle of 159° and a sliding angle of 7°. The prepared cotton fabric is characterized by attenuated total reflectance-fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. In addition, the coated fabric reveals excellent features, including mechanical and chemical stability, superhydrophobicity, superoleophilicity, and the self-cleaning ability. SiO2 nanoparticles and octadecylamine-coated cotton fabric demonstrate exceptional oil-water separation and wastewater remediation performance by degrading the methylene blue solution up to 89% under visible light. The oil-water separation ability is tested against five different oils with more than 90% separation efficiency. This strategy has the advantages of low-cost precursors, a simple and scalable coating method, enhanced superhydrophobicity and superoleophilicity, self-cleaning ability, efficient oil-water separation, and exceptional wastewater remediation performance.
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- Waqas Ahmad
- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, The Emerson University, Multan 60000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan
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- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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Salami BA, Oyehan TA, Gambo Y, Badmus SO, Tanimu G, Adamu S, Lateef SA, Saleh TA. Technological trends in nanosilica synthesis and utilization in advanced treatment of water and wastewater. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:42560-42600. [PMID: 35380322 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19793-9] [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: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Water and wastewater treatment applications stand to benefit immensely from the design and development of new materials based on silica nanoparticles and their derivatives. Nanosilica possesses unique properties, including low toxicity, chemical inertness, and excellent biocompatibility, and can be developed from a variety of sustainable precursor materials. Herein, we provide an account of the recent advances in the synthesis and utilization of nanosilica for wastewater treatment. This review covers key physicochemical aspects of several nanosilica materials and a variety of nanotechnology-enabled wastewater treatment techniques such as adsorption, separation membranes, and antimicrobial applications. It also discusses the prospective design and tuning options for nanosilica production, such as size control, morphological tuning, and surface functionalization. Informative discussions on nanosilica production from agricultural wastes have been offered, with a focus on the synthesis methodologies and pretreatment requirements for biomass precursors. The characterization of the different physicochemical features of nanosilica materials using critical surface analysis methods is discussed. Bio-hybrid nanosilica materials have also been highlighted to emphasize the critical relevance of environmental sustainability in wastewater treatment. To guarantee the thoroughness of the review, insights into nanosilica regeneration and reuse are provided. Overall, it is envisaged that this work's insights and views will inspire unique and efficient nanosilica material design and development with robust properties for water and wastewater treatment applications.
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- Babatunde Abiodun Salami
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Construction and Building Materials, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.
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- Geosciences Department, College of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemical Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Integrative Petroleum Research, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Refining and Advanced Chemicals, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemical Engineering Department and Interdisciplinary Research Center for Refining & Advanced Chemicals, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Chemistry Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.
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Voltammetric Sensor Based on SeO2 Nanoparticles and Surfactants for Indigo Carmine Determination. SENSORS 2022; 22:s22093224. [PMID: 35590915 PMCID: PMC9103650 DOI: 10.3390/s22093224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Indigo carmine is a widely used colorant in the food and pharmaceutical industry a high concentration of which can lead to a wide range of negative effects on human health. Therefore, colorant contents have to be strictly controlled. SeO2-nanoparticle-modified glassy carbon electrodes (GCE) have been developed as a voltammetric sensor for indigo carmine. Various types and concentrations of surfactants have been used as reagents for the stabilization of SeO2 nanoparticle dispersions and as electrode surface co-modifiers. An amount of 1.0 mM cationic cetylpyridinium bromide (CPB) provides the best response of the indigo carmine on the modified electrode. The electrodes were characterized by cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). SeO2 nanoparticle–CPB-modified electrodes show 4.2-fold higher electroactive area vs. GCE as well as a dramatic 5043-fold decrease in the electron transfer resistance indicating effectivity of the modifier developed. The surface-controlled electrooxidation of indigo carmine proceeds irreversibly (αa = 0.46) with the participation of two electrons and two protons. A linear dynamic range of 0.025–1.0 and 1.0–10 µM of indigo carmine were obtained with the detection and quantification limits of 4.3 and 14.3 nM, respectively. The practical applicability of the sensor was successfully shown on the pharmaceutical dosage forms.
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A critical green biosynthesis of novel CuO/C porous nanocomposite via the aqueous leaf extract of Ficus religiosa and their antimicrobial, antioxidant, and adsorption properties. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL ADVANCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ceja.2021.100152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Li H, Chen X, Shen D, Wu F, Pleixats R, Pan J. Functionalized silica nanoparticles: classification, synthetic approaches and recent advances in adsorption applications. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:15998-16016. [PMID: 34546275 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr04048k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Nanotechnology is rapidly sweeping through all the vital fields of science and technology such as electronics, aerospace, defense, medicine, and catalysis. It involves the design, synthesis, characterization, and applications of materials and devices on the nanometer scale. At the nanoscale, physical and chemical properties differ from the properties of the individual atoms and molecules of bulk matter. In particular, the design and development of silica nanomaterials have captivated the attention of several researchers worldwide. The applications of hybrid silicas are still limited by the lack of control on the morphology and particle size. The ability to control both the size and morphology of the materials and to obtain nano-sized silica particles has broadened the spectrum of applications of mesoporous organosilicas and/or has improved their performances. On the other hand, adsorption is a widely used technique for the separation and removal of pollutants (metal ions, dyes, organics,...) from wastewater. Silica nanoparticles have specific advantages over other materials for adsorption applications due to their unique structural characteristics: a stable structure, a high specific surface area, an adjustable pore structure, the presence of silanol groups on the surface which allow easy modification, less environmental harm, simple synthesis, low cost, etc. Silica nanoparticles are potential adsorbents for pollutants. We present herein an overview of the different types of silica nanoparticles going from the definitions to properties, synthetic approaches and the mention of potential applications. We focus mainly on the recent advances in the adsorption of different target substances (metal ions, dyes and other organics).
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- Hao Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China.
- Anhui Laboratory of Molecules-Based Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Sciences, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, Anhui, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Chemistry and Centro de Innovación en Química Avanzada (ORFEO-CINQA), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès 08193, Barcelona, Spain.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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A novel and facile green synthesis of SiO2 nanoparticles for removal of toxic water pollutants. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-021-01898-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Ahmadi S, Mohammadi L, Rahdar A, Rahdar S, Dehghani R, Adaobi Igwegbe C, Kyzas GZ. Acid Dye Removal from Aqueous Solution by Using Neodymium(III) Oxide Nanoadsorbents. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10030556. [PMID: 32204520 PMCID: PMC7153400 DOI: 10.3390/nano10030556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Revised: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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In the current work, neodymium oxide (Nd2O3) nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The major aim/investigation of this research was to fit/model and optimize the removal of Acid Blue 92 (AB92) dye from synthetic effluents (aqueous solutions) using the adsorption process based on neodymium oxide (Nd2O3) nanoparticles. To optimize the adsorption conditions, central composite design (CCD) based on response surface methodology (RSM) was applied. The effects of pH (3-9), adsorbent dosage (0.1-1 g/L), initial concentration of AB92 (100-300 mg/L), and contact time (10-100 min) on the adsorption process were investigated. Apart from equilibrium and kinetic experiments, thermodynamic evaluation of the adsorption process was also undertaken. The adsorption process was found to have the best fitting to Langmuir isotherm model and pseudo-second-order kinetic equation. Also, the process was found to be spontaneous and favorable with increased temperature. The optimal conditions found were: pH = 3.15, AB92 concentration equal to 138.5 mg/L, dosage of nanoadsorbent equal to 0.83 g/L, and 50 min as contact time, which resulted in 90.70% AB92 removal. High values for the coefficient of determination, R2 (0.9596) and adjusted R2 (0.9220) indicated that the removal of AB92 dye using adsorption can be explained and modeled by RSM. The Fisher's F-value (25.4683) denotes that the developed model was significant for AB92 adsorption at a 95% confidence level.
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- Shahin Ahmadi
- Department of Environmental Health, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol 986161588, Iran; (S.A.); (S.R.)
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- PhD of Environmental Health, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Resistant Tuberculosis Institute, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan 9816743463, Iran;
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of science, University of Zabol, Zabol 538-98615, Iran
- Correspondence: (A.R.); (G.Z.K.)
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- Department of Environmental Health, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol 986161588, Iran; (S.A.); (S.R.)
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- Department of Environmental Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 7616913555, Iran;
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- Department of Chemistry, International Hellenic University, 654040 Kavala, Greece
- Correspondence: (A.R.); (G.Z.K.)
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