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Borak B, Gediga K, Piszcz U, Sacała E. Foliar Fertilization by the Sol-Gel Particles Containing Cu and Zn. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2022; 13:165. [PMID: 36616075 PMCID: PMC9824736 DOI: 10.3390/nano13010165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Silica particles with the size of 150-200 nm containing Ca, P, Cu or Zn ions were synthesized with the sol-gel method and tested as a foliar fertilizer on three plant species: maize Zea mays, wheat Triticum sativum and rape Brassica napus L. var napus growing on two types of soils: neutral and acidic. The aqueous suspensions of the studied particles were sprayed on the chosen leaves and also on the whole tested plants. At a specific stage of plant development determined according to the BBCH (Biologische Bundesanstalt, Bundessortenamt und CHemische Industrie) scale, the leaves and the whole plants were harvested and dried, and the content of Cu and Zn was determined with the AAS (atomic absorption spectroscopy) method. The engineered particles were compared with a water solution of CuSO4 and ZnSO4 (0.1%) used as a conventional fertilizer. In many cases, the copper-containing particles improved the metal supply to plants more effectively than the CuSO4. The zinc-containing particles had less effect on both the growth of plants and the metal concentration in the plants. All the tested particles were not toxic to the examined plants, although some of them caused a slight reduction in plants growth.
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- Beata Borak
- Department of Mechanics, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Smoluchowskiego Str. 25, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Plant Nutrition, Institute of Soil Science, Plant Nutrition and Environmental Protection, The Faculty of Life Sciences and Technology, Grunwaldzka Str. 53, 50-357 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Plant Nutrition, Institute of Soil Science, Plant Nutrition and Environmental Protection, The Faculty of Life Sciences and Technology, Grunwaldzka Str. 53, 50-357 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Plant Nutrition, Institute of Soil Science, Plant Nutrition and Environmental Protection, The Faculty of Life Sciences and Technology, Grunwaldzka Str. 53, 50-357 Wroclaw, Poland
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Bącela JJ, Kielan-Grabowska Z, Borak B, Sobieszczańska B, Walczuk U, Kawala B, Zięty A, Detyna J, Sarul M. Antiadherent and antibacterial properties of TiO2-coated and TiO2:Ag-coated stainless steel orthodontic wires against S. mutans bacteria. Acta Bioeng Biomech 2022. [DOI: 10.37190/abb-02109-2022-03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Purpose
Conventional orthodontic treatment with stainless steel orthodontic wires may be detrimental to oral health, as it con-tributes to demineralized lesions and increases adhesion and bacterial biofilm formation, which contributes to cavity development. An alternative that has been investigated to reduce the side effects of orthodontic treatment is the use of coating materials with antimicrobial nanoparticles. This study aims to evaluate the antiadherent and antibacterial properties of TiO2-coated and TiO2:Ag-coated stainless steel orthodontic wires against S. mutans bacteria.
Methods
In the sol-gel method, TiO2:Ag thin films were deposited on stainless steel orthodontic wires. Coated archwires were analyzed for their antibacterial and antiadherent properties. The evaluation of Streptococcus mutans adhesion to the orthodontic wires’ surface was conducted according to the type of coating used, biofilm formation assay, and measure-ment of the pH of the bacterial community.
Results
In the microbiological test, the TiO2:Ag coatings revealed a statistically significant difference in terms of microbial adhesion and biofilm formation by Streptococcus mutans. The TiO2:Ag coating on stainless steel wire increased pH levels in the saliva environment.
Conclusions
It can be concluded that antimicrobial orthodontic wires coated with silver-TiO2 nanoparticles using the sol-gel thin film are a promising choice for improving orthodontic treatment.
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Bącela JJ, Kielan-Grabowska Z, Borak B, Sobieszczańska B, Walczuk U, Kawala B, Zięty A, Detyna J, Sarul M. Antiadherent and antibacterial properties of TiO2-coated and TiO2:Ag-coated stainless steel orthodontic wires against S. mutans bacteria. Acta Bioeng Biomech 2022; 24:107-118. [PMID: 38314484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
Abstract
PURPOSE Conventional orthodontic treatment with stainless steel orthodontic wires may be detrimental to oral health, as it contributes to demineralized lesions and increases adhesion and bacterial biofilm formation, which contributes to cavity development. An alternative that has been investigated to reduce the side effects of orthodontic treatment is the use of coating materials with antimicrobial nanoparticles. This study aims to evaluate the antiadherent and antibacterial properties of TiO2-coated and TiO2:Ag-coated stainless steel orthodontic wires against S. mutans bacteria. METHODS In the sol-gel method, TiO2:Ag thin films were deposited on stainless steel orthodontic wires. Coated archwires were analyzed for their antibacterial and antiadherent properties. The evaluation of Streptococcus mutans adhesion to the orthodontic wires' surface was conducted according to the type of coating used, biofilm formation assay, and measurement of the pH of the bacterial community. RESULTS In the microbiological test, the TiO2:Ag coatings revealed a statistically significant difference in terms of microbial adhesion and biofilm formation by Streptococcus mutans. The TiO2:Ag coating on stainless steel wire increased pH levels in the saliva environment. CONCLUSIONS It can be concluded that antimicrobial orthodontic wires coated with silver TiO2 nanoparticles using the sol-gel thin film are a promising choice for improving orthodontic treatment.
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- Justyna Joanna Bącela
- Department of Mechanics, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Dentofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, Wroclaw Medical University, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Mechanics, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Dentofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, Wroclaw Medical University, Wrocław, Poland
- Department of Microbiology, Wroclaw Medical University, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology, Wroclaw Medical University, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Dentofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, Wroclaw Medical University, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Mechanics, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Mechanics, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Integrated Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Wrocław, Poland
- Academic Dental Clinic, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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Borak B, Krzak J, Ptak M, Strek W, Lukowiak A. Spherical nanoparticles of europium-doped silica–calcia glass and glass-ceramic: Spectroscopic characterization. J Mol Struct 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2018.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Brzeziński S, Kowalczyk D, Borak B, Jasiorski M, Tracz A. Applying the sol-gel method to the deposition of nanocoats on textiles to improve their abrasion resistance. J Appl Polym Sci 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/app.36353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Borak B, Biernat P, Prescha A, Baszczuk A, Pluta J. In vivo study on the biodistribution of silica particles in the bodies of rats. ADV CLIN EXP MED 2012; 21:13-18. [PMID: 23214294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Biodegradable carrier materials with nontoxic degradation products are very valuable for delivering drugs and biologically active molecules. Many organic systems (such as liposomes, micelles and polymeric nanoparticles) and inorganic systems (metal oxides and silica) have been researched for delivering active substances to organs. Silica seems to be one of the most interesting and promising materials. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the SiO2 elimination process from rats' organisms and to ascertain the distribution and prospective accumulation sites of the silica particles. MATERIAL AND METHODS A suspension of silica particles (Ø 150 nm) in 0.9% NaCl solution was introduced into rats' circulatory system. The degradation of these particles over time and their accumulation in the heart, lungs, kidneys and liver were observed. RESULTS It was found that 36% of the introduced silica particles were excreted with urine after four days. The remaining particles were accumulated in the kidneys and lungs, probably in the lung air sacs and kidney glomerulus. CONCLUSIONS Silica seems to be promising carrier material. Silica particles dissolve in the rat's body and are eliminated in urine.
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- Beata Borak
- Institute of Materials Science and Applied Mechanics, Wrocław University of Technology, Poland.
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Borak B, Arkowski J, Skrzypiec M, Ziółkowski P, Krajewska B, Wawrzyńska M, Grotthus B, Gliniak H, Szelag A, Mazurek W, Biały D, Maruszewski K. Behavior of silica particles introduced into an isolated rat heart as potential drug carriers. Biomed Mater 2007; 2:220-3. [PMID: 18458478 DOI: 10.1088/1748-6041/2/4/003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Silica powders consisting of small spherical particles (50-200 nm) have been obtained by the sol-gel method. A suspension of such particles in the Krebs-Hanseleit solution has been introduced into the coronary circulation of a beating perfused rat heart. The influence of the suspension on the heart muscle and the coronary vessels in the rat body has been histopathologically examined. The particles have not left the lumen of the vessels and have not caused any side effects. These observations suggest the possibility of using such silica particles as a carrier for selected drugs.
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- B Borak
- Institute of Material Sciences and Applied Mechanics, Wrocław University of Technology, Smoluchowskiego 25, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland.
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Bugla-Płoskońska G, Leszkiewicz A, Borak B, Jasiorski M, Drulis-Kawa Z, Baszczuk A, Maruszewski K, Doroszkiewicz W. Bactericidal properties of silica particles with silver islands located on the surface. Int J Antimicrob Agents 2007; 29:746-8. [PMID: 17275262 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2006.09.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2006] [Revised: 09/28/2006] [Accepted: 09/29/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Trzeciak A, Borak B, Ciunik Z, Ziółkowski J, Guedes da Silva M, Pombeiro AL. Structure, Electrochemistry and Hydroformylation Catalytic Activity of the Bis(pyrazolylborato)rhodium(I) Complexes [RhBp(CO)P] [P = P(NC4H4)3, PPh3, PCy3, P(C6H4OMe-4)3]. Eur J Inorg Chem 2004. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.200300517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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