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Delgado-Alvarado E, Martínez-Castillo J, Morales-González EA, González-Calderón JA, Armendáriz- Alonso EF, Rodríguez-Liñán GM, López-Esparza R, Hernández-Hernández J, Elvira-Hernández EA, Herrera-May AL. Eco-friendly, compact, and cost-efficient triboelectric nanogenerator for renewable energy harvesting and smart motion sensing. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28482. [PMID: 38601514 PMCID: PMC11004540 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
Abstract
In recent years, the growth of Internet of Things devices has increased the use of sustainable energy sources. An alternative technology is offered by triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) that can harvest green energy and convert it into electrical energy. Herein, we assessed three different nopal powder types that were used as triboelectric layers of eco-friendly and sustainable TENGs for renewable energy harvesting from environmental vibrations and powering electronic devices. These nanogenerators were fabricated using waste and recycled materials with a compact design for easy transportation and collocation on non-homogeneous surfaces of different vibration or motion sources. In addition, these TENGs have advantages such as high output performance, stable output voltage, lightweight, low-cost materials, and a simple fabrication process. These nanogenerators use the contact-separation mode between two triboelectric layers to convert the vibration energy into electrical energy. TENG with the best output performance is based on dehydrated nopal powder, generating an output power density of 2.145 mWm-2 with a load resistance of 39.97 MΩ under 3g acceleration and 25 Hz operating frequency. The proposed TENGs have stable output voltages during 22500 operating cycles. These nanogenerators can light 116 ultra-bright blue commercial LEDs and power a digital calculator. Also, the TENGs can be used as a chess clock connected to a mobile phone app for smart motion sensing. These nanogenerators can harvest renewable vibration energy and power electronic devices, sensors, and smart motion sensing.
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Affiliation(s)
- Enrique Delgado-Alvarado
- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río, 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río, 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
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- Cátedras CONAHCYT-Instituto de Física, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, 78290, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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- Doctorado Institucional en Ingenieria y Ciencia de Materiales, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, 78210, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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- Investigadores por Mexico, Centro de Geociencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, Juriquilla, 76230, Querétaro, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Ciencias Navales, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río, 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
- Maestría en Ingeniería Aplicada, Facultad de Ingeniería de la Construcción y el Hábitat, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río, 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Ciencias Navales, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río, 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río, 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
- Maestría en Ingeniería Aplicada, Facultad de Ingeniería de la Construcción y el Hábitat, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río, 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
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Tivari S, Kokate SV, Belmonte-Vázquez JL, Pawar TJ, Patel H, Ahmad I, Gayke MS, Bhosale RS, Jain VD, Muteeb G, Delgado-Alvarado E, Jadeja Y. Synthesis and Evaluation of Biological Activities for a Novel 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroisoquinoline Conjugate with Dipeptide Derivatives: Insights from Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations. ACS Omega 2023; 8:48843-48854. [PMID: 38162790 PMCID: PMC10753551 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c05961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
Abstract
Peptide synthesis has opened new frontiers in the quest for bioactive molecules with limitless biological applications. This study presents the synthesis of a series of novel isoquinoline dipeptides using advanced spectroscopic techniques for characterization. These compounds were designed with the goal of discovering unexplored biological activities that could contribute to the development of novel pharmaceuticals. We evaluated the biological activities of novel compounds including their antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. The results show promising activity against Escherichia coli and potent antibacterial activity against MTCC 443 and MTCC 1688. Furthermore, these compounds demonstrate strong antifungal activity, outperforming existing standard drugs. Computational binding affinity studies of tetrahydroisoquinoline-conjugated dipeptides against E. coli DNA gyrase displayed significant binding interactions and binding affinity, which are reflected in antimicrobial activities of compounds. Our integrative significant molecular findings from both wet and dry laboratories would help pave a path for the development of antimicrobial therapeutics. The findings suggest that these isoquinoline-conjugated dipeptides could be excellent candidates for drug development, with potential applications in the fight against bacterial and fungal infections. This research represents an exciting step forward in the field of peptide synthesis and its potential to discover novel bioactive molecules with significant implications for human health.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sunil
R. Tivari
- Department
of Chemistry, Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat 360003, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, S.S.C. College, Junnar, Pune, Maharashtra 410502, India
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- Facultad
de Química, Universidad Nacional
Autónoma de México, Circuito Escolar s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
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- Red
de Estudios Moleculares Avanzados, Clúster
Científico y Tecnológico BioMimic del Instituto de Ecología, A.C. Carretera Antigua a Coatepec
351, Xalapa, Veracruz91073, Mexico
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, R. C. Patel
Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra 425405, India
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, R. C. Patel
Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra 425405, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, School of Science, Indrashil
University, Mehsana, Gujarat 382715, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, School of Science, Indrashil
University, Mehsana, Gujarat 382715, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat 360003, India
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- Department
of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Micro
and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad
Veracruzana, Blvd. Av. Ruiz Cortines No. 455 Fracc, Costa Verde, Boca del Río 94294, Mexico
- Facultad
de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad
Veracruzana, Blvd. Av. Ruiz Cortines No. 455 Fracc, Costa Verde, Boca del Río 94294, Mexico
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Manzoor S, Qasim F, Ashraf MW, Tayyaba S, Tariq N, Herrera-May AL, Delgado-Alvarado E. Simulation and Analysis of Anodized Aluminum Oxide Membrane Degradation. Sensors (Basel) 2023; 23:9792. [PMID: 38139637 PMCID: PMC10747657 DOI: 10.3390/s23249792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-based filter with microchannels enables the removal of various microorganisms, including viruses and bacteria, from fluids. Membranes with porous channels can be used as filtration interfaces in MEMS hemofilters or mini-dialyzers. The main problems associated with the filtration process are optimization of membrane geometry and fouling. A nanoporous aluminum oxide membrane was fabricated using an optimized two-step anodization process. Computational strength modeling and analysis of the membrane with specified parameters were performed using the ANSYS structural module. A fuzzy simulation was performed for the numerical analysis of flux through the membrane. The membrane was then incorporated with the prototype for successive filtration. The fluid flux and permeation analysis of the filtration process have been studied. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) micrographs of membranes have been obtained before and after the filtration cycles. The SEM results indicate membrane fouling after multiple cycles, and thus the flux is affected. This type of fabricated membrane and setup are suitable for the separation and purification of various fluids. However, after several filtration cycles, the membrane was degraded. It requires a prolonged chemical cleaning. High-density water has been used for filtration purposes, so this MEMS-based filter can also be used as a mini-dialyzer and hemofilter in various applications for filtration. Such a demonstration also opens up a new strategy for maximizing filtration efficiency and reducing energy costs for the filtration process by using a layered membrane setup.
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- Saher Manzoor
- Department of Electronics, Institute of Physics, GC University Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (S.M.); (F.Q.)
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- Department of Electronics, Institute of Physics, GC University Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (S.M.); (F.Q.)
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- Department of Electronics, Institute of Physics, GC University Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (S.M.); (F.Q.)
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- Department of Information Sciences, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Township Campus, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics and Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences, The Superior University Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan;
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Rio 94294, Mexico; (A.L.H.-M.); (E.D.-A.)
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Rio 94294, Mexico; (A.L.H.-M.); (E.D.-A.)
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López-Cano AA, Martínez-Aguilar V, Peña-Juárez MG, López-Esparza R, Delgado-Alvarado E, Gutiérrez-Castañeda EJ, Del Angel-Monroy M, Pérez E, Herrera-May AL, Gonzalez-Calderon JA. Chemically Modified Nanoparticles for Enhanced Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties with Cinnamon Essential Oil. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:2057. [PMID: 38136177 PMCID: PMC10740917 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12122057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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We explored the potential of different nanoparticles (TiO2, CaCO3, and Al2O3), considering their pure form and modified with cinnamon essential oil (CEO). These materials were characterized using various techniques, including FTIR spectroscopy, XRD analysis, TGA, and SEM. The interaction between CEO and nanoparticles changed depending on the nanoparticle type. Al2O3 nanoparticles exhibited the strongest interaction with CEO, increasing their antioxidant capacity by around 40% and their transfer of antimicrobial properties, particularly against Gram-negative bacteria. In contrast, TiO2 and CaCO3 nanoparticles showed limited interaction with CEO, resulting in lower antioxidant capacity and antimicrobial activity. Incorporating pure and CEO-modified nanoparticles into polylactic acid (PLA) films improved their mechanical and thermal properties, which are suitable for applications requiring greater strength. This research highlights the potential of metal oxide nanoparticles to enhance the antimicrobial and antioxidant capabilities of polymers. In addition, incorporating cinnamon essential oil can increase the antioxidant and antimicrobial effectiveness of the metal oxide nanoparticles and improve the mechanical and thermal properties of PLA films. Thus, these PLA films exhibit favorable characteristics for active packaging applications.
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- Aaron A. López-Cano
- Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 78290, San Luis Potosí, Mexico;
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- Doctorado Institucional en Ingeniería y Ciencia de Materiales, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 78210, San Luis Potosí, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Ciencias Básicas, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de Orizaba, Orizaba 94320, Veracruz, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Física, 1626, Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo 83000, Sonora, Mexico;
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río 94294, Veracruz, Mexico;
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- Cátedras CONAHCYT-Instituto de Metalurgia, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 78210, San Luis Potosí, Mexico;
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- Especialidad en Plásticos y Materiales Avanzados, CIATEQ A.C., San Luis Potosí 78395, San Luis Potosí, Mexico;
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- Instituto de Física, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 78000, San Luis Potosí, Mexico;
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río 94294, Veracruz, Mexico;
- Maestría en Ingeniería Aplicada, Facultad de Ingeniería de la Construcción y el Hábitat, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
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- Cátedras CONAHCYT—Instituto de Física, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 78290, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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Tivari SR, Kokate SV, Delgado-Alvarado E, Gayke MS, Kotmale A, Patel H, Ahmad I, Sobhia EM, Kumar SG, Lara BG, Jain VD, Jadeja Y. A novel series of dipeptide derivatives containing indole-3-carboxylic acid conjugates as potential antimicrobial agents: the design, solid phase peptide synthesis, in vitro biological evaluation, and molecular docking study. RSC Adv 2023; 13:24250-24263. [PMID: 37583660 PMCID: PMC10423974 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra04100j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023] Open
Abstract
A new library of peptide-heterocycle hybrids consisting of an indole-3-carboxylic acid constituent conjugated with short dipeptide motifs was designed and synthesized by using the solid phase peptide synthesis methodology. All the synthesized compounds were characterized by spectroscopic techniques. Additionally, the synthesized compounds were subjected to in vitro antimicrobial activities. Two Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and two Gram-positive (Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus) were used for the evaluation of the antibacterial activity of the targeted dipeptide derivatives. Good antibacterial activity was observed for the screened analogues by comparing their activities with that of ciprofloxacin, the standard drug. Also, two fungi (Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans) were employed for the evaluation of the antifungal activity of the synthesized compounds. When compared to the standard drug Fluconazole, it was observed that the screened analogues exhibited good antifungal activity. In continuation, all the synthesized derivatives were subjected to integrated molecular docking studies and molecular dynamics simulations to investigate binding affinities, intermolecular interaction networks, and conformational flexibilities with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) gyrase and lanosterol-14-alpha demethylase. The molecular docking studies revealed that indole-3-carboxylic acid conjugates exhibited encouraging binding interaction networks and binding affinity with DNA gyrase and lanosterol-14 alpha demethylase to show antibacterial and antifungal activity, respectively. Such synthesis, biological activity, molecular dynamics simulations, and molecular docking studies of short peptides with an indole conjugate unlock the door for the near future advancement of novel medicines containing peptide-heterocycle hybrids with the ability to be effective as antimicrobial agents.
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- Sunil R Tivari
- Department of Chemistry, Marwadi University Rajkot-360003 Gujarat India
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- Departamento de Química, Universidad de Guanajuato Noria Alta S/N, Guanajuato-36050 Guanajuato Mexico
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana Blvd. Av. Ruiz Cortines No. 455 Fracc. Costa Verde Boca del Río 94294 Mexico
- Facultad de Ciencias Quimicas, Universidad Veracruzana Blvd. Av. Ruiz Cortines No. 455 Fracc. Costa Verde Boca del Río 94294 Mexico
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- Indrashil University Rajpur, Kadi Mehsana 382740 Gujarat India
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- Department of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune 411007 Maharashtra India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, R C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Shirpur District Dhule 425405 Maharashtra India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, R C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Shirpur District Dhule 425405 Maharashtra India
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara College of Pharmacy Chittoor 517127 Andhra Pradesh India
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- Departamento de Química, Universidad de Guanajuato Noria Alta S/N, Guanajuato-36050 Guanajuato Mexico
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- Department of Chemistry, Marwadi University Rajkot-360003 Gujarat India
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Martínez-Aguilar V, Peña-Juárez MG, Carrillo-Sanchez PC, López-Zamora L, Delgado-Alvarado E, Gutierrez-Castañeda EJ, Flores-Martínez NL, Herrera-May AL, Gonzalez-Calderon JA. Evaluation of the Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Potential of SiO 2 Modified with Cinnamon Essential Oil ( Cinnamomum Verum) for Its Use as a Nanofiller in Active Packaging PLA Films. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12051090. [PMID: 37237956 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12051090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
Abstract
One of the main causes of food spoilage is the lipid oxidation of its components, which generates the loss of nutrients and color, together with the invasion of pathogenic microorganisms. In order to minimize these effects, active packaging has played an important role in preservation in recent years. Therefore, in the present study, an active packaging film was developed using polylactic acid (PLA) and silicon dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) (0.1% w/w) chemically modified with cinnamon essential oil (CEO). For the modification of the NPs, two methods (M1 and M2) were tested, and their effects on the chemical, mechanical, and physical properties of the polymer matrix were evaluated. The results showed that CEO conferred to SiO2 NPs had a high percentage of 2,2-diphenyl-l-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical inhibition (>70%), cell viability (>80%), and strong inhibition to E. coli, at 45 and 11 µg/mL for M1 and M2, respectively, and thermal stability. Films were prepared with these NPs, and characterizations and evaluations on apple storage were performed for 21 days. The results show that the films with pristine SiO2 improved tensile strength (28.06 MPa), as well as Young's modulus (0.368 MPa) since PLA films only presented values of 27.06 MPa and 0.324 MPa, respectively; however, films with modified NPs decreased tensile strength values (26.22 and 25.13 MPa), but increased elongation at break (from 5.05% to 10.32-8.32%). The water solubility decreased from 15% to 6-8% for the films with NPs, as well as the contact angle, from 90.21° to 73° for the M2 film. The water vapor permeability increased for the M2 film, presenting a value of 9.50 × 10-8 g Pa-1 h-1 m-2. FTIR analysis indicated that the addition of NPs with and without CEO did not modify the molecular structure of pure PLA; however, DSC analysis indicated that the crystallinity of the films was improved. The packaging prepared with M1 (without Tween 80) showed good results at the end of storage: lower values in color difference (5.59), organic acid degradation (0.042), weight loss (24.24%), and pH (4.02), making CEO-SiO2 a good component to produce active packaging.
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- Verónica Martínez-Aguilar
- Doctorado Institucional en Ingeniería y Ciencia de Materiales, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Sierra Leona No. 550 Col. Lomas 2da. Sección, San Luis Potosí 78210, Mexico
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- Doctorado Institucional en Ingeniería y Ciencia de Materiales, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Sierra Leona No. 550 Col. Lomas 2da. Sección, San Luis Potosí 78210, Mexico
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- Maestría en Ingeniería y Tecnología de Materiales, Universidad de La Salle Bajío, Av. Universidad 602, Lomas del Campestre, León 37150, Mexico
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- División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Tecnológico Nacional de Méxicoen Orizaba, Oriente 9 No. 852 Emiliano Zapata, Orizaba 94320, Mexico
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Blvd. Av. Ruiz Cortines No. 455 Fracc. Costa Verde, Boca del Río 94294, Mexico
- Facultad de Ciencias Quimicas, Universidad Veracruzana, Blvd. Av. Ruiz Cortines No. 455 Fracc. Costa Verde, Boca del Río 94294, Mexico
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- Cátedras CONACYT-Instituto de Metalurgia, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Av. Sierra Leona 550 Lomas 2da Sección, San Luis Potosí 78210, Mexico
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- Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Universidad Politécnica de Guanajuato, Avenida Universidad Sur #1001 Comunidad Juan Alonso, Cortazar 38496, Mexico
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Blvd. Av. Ruiz Cortines No. 455 Fracc. Costa Verde, Boca del Río 94294, Mexico
- Maestría en Ingeniería Aplicada, Facultad de Ingeniería de la Construcción y el Hábitat, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río 94294, Mexico
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- Cátedras CONACYT-Instituto de Física, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Av. Manuel Nava #64, Zona Universitaria, San Luis Potosí 78290, Mexico
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Elvira-Hernández EA, Nava-Galindo OI, Martínez-Lara EK, Delgado-Alvarado E, López-Huerta F, De León A, Gallardo-Vega C, Herrera-May AL. A Portable Triboelectric Nanogenerator Based on Dehydrated Nopal Powder for Powering Electronic Devices. Sensors (Basel) 2023; 23:s23094195. [PMID: 37177398 PMCID: PMC10180813 DOI: 10.3390/s23094195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
Abstract
Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) based on organic materials can harvest green energy to convert it into electrical energy. These nanogenerators could be used for Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, substituting solid-state chemical batteries that have toxic materials and limited-service time. Herein, we develop a portable triboelectric nanogenerator based on dehydrated nopal powder (NOP-TENG) as novel triboelectric material. In addition, this nanogenerator uses a polyimide film tape adhered to two copper-coated Bakelite plates. The NOP-TENG generates a power density of 2309.98 μW·m-2 with a load resistance of 76.89 MΩ by applying a hand force on its outer surface. Furthermore, the nanogenerator shows a power density of 556.72 μW·m-2 with a load resistance of 76.89 MΩ and under 4g acceleration at 15 Hz. The output voltage of the NOP-TENG depicts a stable output performance even after 27,000 operation cycles. This nanogenerator can light eighteen green commercial LEDs and power a digital calculator. The proposed NOP-TENG has a simple structure, easy manufacturing process, stable electric behavior, and cost-effective output performance. This portable nanogenerator may power electronic devices using different vibration energy sources.
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- Ernesto A Elvira-Hernández
- Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Ciencias Navales, Universidad Veracruzana, Calzada Ruiz Cortines 455, Boca del Río 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
- Campus Torrente, Universidad Cristóbal Colón, Av. Salvador Díaz Mirón 2602, Veracruz 91910, Veracruz, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, DICIS, Universidad de Guanajuato, Salamanca 36885, Guanajuato, Mexico
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Calzada Ruiz Cortines 455, Boca del Río 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Calzada Ruiz Cortines 455, Boca del Río 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Veracruzana, Calzada Ruiz Cortines 455, Boca del Río 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Eléctrica y Electrónica, Universidad Veracruzana, Calzada Ruiz Cortines 455, Boca del Río 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
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- CONACYT-Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada, Boulevard Enrique Reyna 140, Saltillo 25294, Coahuila, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada, Boulevard Enrique Reyna 140, Saltillo 25294, Coahuila, Mexico
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Calzada Ruiz Cortines 455, Boca del Río 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
- Facultad de Ingeniería de la Construcción y el Hábitat, Universidad Veracruzana, Calzada Ruíz Cortines 455, Boca del Río 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
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Delgado-Alvarado E, Martínez-Castillo J, Zamora-Peredo L, Gonzalez-Calderon JA, López-Esparza R, Ashraf MW, Tayyaba S, Herrera-May AL. Triboelectric and Piezoelectric Nanogenerators for Self-Powered Healthcare Monitoring Devices: Operating Principles, Challenges, and Perspectives. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2022; 12:4403. [PMID: 36558257 PMCID: PMC9781874 DOI: 10.3390/nano12244403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
The internet of medical things (IoMT) is used for the acquisition, processing, transmission, and storage of medical data of patients. The medical information of each patient can be monitored by hospitals, family members, or medical centers, providing real-time data on the health condition of patients. However, the IoMT requires monitoring healthcare devices with features such as being lightweight, having a long lifetime, wearability, flexibility, safe behavior, and a stable electrical performance. For the continuous monitoring of the medical signals of patients, these devices need energy sources with a long lifetime and stable response. For this challenge, conventional batteries have disadvantages due to their limited-service time, considerable weight, and toxic materials. A replacement alternative to conventional batteries can be achieved for piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators. These nanogenerators can convert green energy from various environmental sources (e.g., biomechanical energy, wind, and mechanical vibrations) into electrical energy. Generally, these nanogenerators have simple transduction mechanisms, uncomplicated manufacturing processes, are lightweight, have a long lifetime, and provide high output electrical performance. Thus, the piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators could power future medical devices that monitor and process vital signs of patients. Herein, we review the working principle, materials, fabrication processes, and signal processing components of piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators with potential medical applications. In addition, we discuss the main components and output electrical performance of various nanogenerators applied to the medical sector. Finally, the challenges and perspectives of the design, materials and fabrication process, signal processing, and reliability of nanogenerators are included.
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Affiliation(s)
- Enrique Delgado-Alvarado
- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
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- Cátedras CONACYT-Institute of Physic, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 78290, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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- Department of Computer Engineering, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
- Maestría en Ingeniería Aplicada, Facultad de Ingeniería de la Construcción y el Hábitat, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río 94294, Veracruz, Mexico
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Ramírez-Rosas SL, Delgado-Alvarado E, Sanchez-Vargas LO, Herrera-May AL, Peña-Juarez MG, Gonzalez-Calderon JA. Green Route to Produce Silver Nanoparticles Using the Bioactive Flavonoid Quercetin as a Reducing Agent and Food Anti-Caking Agents as Stabilizers. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2022; 12:3545. [PMID: 36234674 PMCID: PMC9565511 DOI: 10.3390/nano12193545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
In previous work, the isolated polyphenolic compound (PPC) quercetin was used as a reducing agent in the formation of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), testing two types of quercetin. This PPC is a bioactive molecule that provides the electrons for the reduction of silver ions to zerovalent silver. The results demonstrated that quercetin in dietary supplement presentation was better than reagent grade quercetin for the synthesis of AgNPs, and the difference between them was that the dietary supplement had microcrystalline cellulose (CM) in its formulation. Therefore, this dietary anti-caking agent was added to the reagent-grade quercetin to validate this previously found improvement. AgNPs were obtained at neutral pH by a green route using quercetin as a reducing agent and microcrystalline cellulose and maltodextrin as stabilizing agents. In addition, different ratios were evaluated to find the optimum ratio. Ultraviolet-Visible spectroscopy (UV-VIS), Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), Z-potential, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRD) were used for characterization. The antibacterial activity of the S. aureus and E. coli agent was tested by the disk diffusion and microdilution method. According to the results, this green synthesis needs the use of food stabilizer when working at pH 7 to maintain AgNPs in the long term. The ideal ratio of reducing the agent:stabilizing agent was 1:2, since with this system stable AgNPs are obtained for 2 months and with improved antimicrobial activity, validating this method was ecologically and economically viable.
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- Sofia L. Ramírez-Rosas
- Faculty of Science, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 78290, Mexico
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- Oral Biochemistry and Microbiology Laboratory, Faculty of Stomatology, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Av. Manuel Nava No. 64, San Luis Potosí 78290, Mexico
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Rio 94294, Mexico
- Master in Applied Engineering, Faculty of Contruction Engineering and Hábitat, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Rio 94294, Mexico
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- Institutional Doctorate in Engineering and Materials Science, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Sierra Leona No. 550 col. Lomas 2da. Sección, San Luis Potosí 78210, Mexico
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- Cátedras Conacyt- Institute of Physics, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Álvaro Obregón 64, San Luis Potosí 78000, Mexico
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Delgado-Alvarado E, Elvira-Hernández EA, Hernández-Hernández J, Huerta-Chua J, Vázquez-Leal H, Martínez-Castillo J, García-Ramírez PJ, Herrera-May AL. Recent Progress of Nanogenerators for Green Energy Harvesting: Performance, Applications, and Challenges. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2022; 12:nano12152549. [PMID: 35893517 PMCID: PMC9331423 DOI: 10.3390/nano12152549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Natural sources of green energy include sunshine, water, biomass, geothermal heat, and wind. These energies are alternate forms of electrical energy that do not rely on fossil fuels. Green energy is environmentally benign, as it avoids the generation of greenhouse gases and pollutants. Various systems and equipment have been utilized to gather natural energy. However, most technologies need a huge amount of infrastructure and expensive equipment in order to power electronic gadgets, smart sensors, and wearable devices. Nanogenerators have recently emerged as an alternative technique for collecting energy from both natural and artificial sources, with significant benefits such as light weight, low-cost production, simple operation, easy signal processing, and low-cost materials. These nanogenerators might power electronic components and wearable devices used in a variety of applications such as telecommunications, the medical sector, the military and automotive industries, and internet of things (IoT) devices. We describe new research on the performance of nanogenerators employing several green energy acquisition processes such as piezoelectric, electromagnetic, thermoelectric, and triboelectric. Furthermore, the materials, applications, challenges, and future prospects of several nanogenerators are discussed.
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- Enrique Delgado-Alvarado
- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río 94294, VER, Mexico; (E.D.-A.); (E.A.E.-H.); (J.M.-C.)
- Departamento de Investigación, Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Poza Rica, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Poza Riza 93230, VER, Mexico;
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río 94294, VER, Mexico; (E.D.-A.); (E.A.E.-H.); (J.M.-C.)
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Ciencias Navales, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río 94294, VER, Mexico
- Maestría en Ingeniería Aplicada, Facultad de Ingeniería de la Construcción y el Hábitat, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río 94294, VER, Mexico
- Correspondence: (J.H.-H.); (A.L.H.-M.); Tel.: +52-2297752000 (J.H.-H.)
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- Departamento de Investigación, Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Poza Rica, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Poza Riza 93230, VER, Mexico;
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- Facultad de Instrumentación Electrónica, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río 94294, VER, Mexico;
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río 94294, VER, Mexico; (E.D.-A.); (E.A.E.-H.); (J.M.-C.)
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- Micro and Nanotechnology Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río 94294, VER, Mexico; (E.D.-A.); (E.A.E.-H.); (J.M.-C.)
- Maestría en Ingeniería Aplicada, Facultad de Ingeniería de la Construcción y el Hábitat, Universidad Veracruzana, Boca del Río 94294, VER, Mexico
- Correspondence: (J.H.-H.); (A.L.H.-M.); Tel.: +52-2297752000 (J.H.-H.)
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