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Lyra KM, Tournis I, Subrati M, Spyrou K, Papavasiliou A, Athanasekou C, Papageorgiou S, Sakellis E, Karakassides MA, Sideratou Z. Carbon Nanodisks Decorated with Guanidinylated Hyperbranched Polyethyleneimine Derivatives as Efficient Antibacterial Agents. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2024; 14:677. [PMID: 38668171 PMCID: PMC11054016 DOI: 10.3390/nano14080677] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Non-toxic carbon-based hybrid nanomaterials based on carbon nanodisks were synthesized and assessed as novel antibacterial agents. Specifically, acid-treated carbon nanodisks (oxCNDs), as a safe alternative material to graphene oxide, interacted through covalent and non-covalent bonding with guanidinylated hyperbranched polyethyleneimine derivatives (GPEI5K and GPEI25K), affording the oxCNDs@GPEI5K and oxCNDs@GPEI25K hybrids. Their physico-chemical characterization confirmed the successful and homogenous attachment of GPEIs on the surface of oxCNDs, which, due to the presence of guanidinium groups, offered them improved aqueous stability. Moreover, the antibacterial activity of oxCNDs@GPEIs was evaluated against Gram-negative E. coli and Gram-positive S. aureus bacteria. It was found that both hybrids exhibited enhanced antibacterial activity, with oxCNDs@GPEI5K being more active than oxCNDs@GPEI25K. Their MIC and MBC values were found to be much lower than those of oxCNDs, revealing that the GPEI attachment endowed the hybrids with enhanced antibacterial properties. These improved properties were attributed to the polycationic character of the oxCNDs@GPEIs, which enables effective interaction with the bacterial cytoplasmic membrane and cell walls, leading to cell envelope damage, and eventually cell lysis. Finally, oxCNDs@GPEIs showed minimal cytotoxicity on mammalian cells, indicating that these hybrid nanomaterials have great potential to be used as safe and efficient antibacterial agents.
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- Kyriaki-Marina Lyra
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Reasearch “Demokritos”, Aghia Paraskevi, 15310 Athens, Greece; (K.-M.L.); (I.T.); (M.S.); (A.P.); (C.A.); (S.P.); or (E.S.)
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Reasearch “Demokritos”, Aghia Paraskevi, 15310 Athens, Greece; (K.-M.L.); (I.T.); (M.S.); (A.P.); (C.A.); (S.P.); or (E.S.)
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Reasearch “Demokritos”, Aghia Paraskevi, 15310 Athens, Greece; (K.-M.L.); (I.T.); (M.S.); (A.P.); (C.A.); (S.P.); or (E.S.)
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- Department of Material Science & Engineering, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece; (K.S.); (M.A.K.)
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Reasearch “Demokritos”, Aghia Paraskevi, 15310 Athens, Greece; (K.-M.L.); (I.T.); (M.S.); (A.P.); (C.A.); (S.P.); or (E.S.)
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Reasearch “Demokritos”, Aghia Paraskevi, 15310 Athens, Greece; (K.-M.L.); (I.T.); (M.S.); (A.P.); (C.A.); (S.P.); or (E.S.)
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Reasearch “Demokritos”, Aghia Paraskevi, 15310 Athens, Greece; (K.-M.L.); (I.T.); (M.S.); (A.P.); (C.A.); (S.P.); or (E.S.)
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Reasearch “Demokritos”, Aghia Paraskevi, 15310 Athens, Greece; (K.-M.L.); (I.T.); (M.S.); (A.P.); (C.A.); (S.P.); or (E.S.)
- Physics Department, Condensed Matter Physics Section, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografos, 15784 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Material Science & Engineering, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece; (K.S.); (M.A.K.)
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Reasearch “Demokritos”, Aghia Paraskevi, 15310 Athens, Greece; (K.-M.L.); (I.T.); (M.S.); (A.P.); (C.A.); (S.P.); or (E.S.)
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Garifo S, Vangijzegem T, Stanicki D, Laurent S. A Review on the Design of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials as MRI Contrast Agents. Molecules 2024; 29:1639. [PMID: 38611919 PMCID: PMC11013788 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29071639] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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The administration of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents (CAs) has been conducted since 1988 by clinicians to enhance the clarity and interpretability of MR images. CAs based on gadolinium chelates are the clinical standard used worldwide for the diagnosis of various pathologies, such as the detection of brain lesions, the visualization of blood vessels, and the assessment of soft tissue disorders. However, due to ongoing concerns associated with the safety of gadolinium-based contrast agents, considerable efforts have been directed towards developing contrast agents with better relaxivities, reduced toxicity, and eventually combined therapeutic modalities. In this context, grafting (or encapsulating) paramagnetic metals or chelates onto (within) carbon-based nanoparticles is a straightforward approach enabling the production of contrast agents with high relaxivities while providing extensive tuneability regarding the functionalization of the nanoparticles. Here, we provide an overview of the parameters defining the efficacy of lanthanide-based contrast agents and the subsequent developments in the field of nanoparticular-based contrast agents incorporating paramagnetic species.
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- Sarah Garifo
- NMR and Molecular Imaging Laboratory, General, Organic and Biomedical Chemistry Unit, University of Mons, 19 Avenue Maistriau, 7000 Mons, Belgium; (T.V.); (D.S.)
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- NMR and Molecular Imaging Laboratory, General, Organic and Biomedical Chemistry Unit, University of Mons, 19 Avenue Maistriau, 7000 Mons, Belgium; (T.V.); (D.S.)
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- NMR and Molecular Imaging Laboratory, General, Organic and Biomedical Chemistry Unit, University of Mons, 19 Avenue Maistriau, 7000 Mons, Belgium; (T.V.); (D.S.)
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- NMR and Molecular Imaging Laboratory, General, Organic and Biomedical Chemistry Unit, University of Mons, 19 Avenue Maistriau, 7000 Mons, Belgium; (T.V.); (D.S.)
- Center for Microscopy and Molecular Imaging (CMMI), 8 Rue Adrienne Boland, 6041 Gosselies, Belgium
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Xing Y, Jing R, Kang J, Li Y, Zhang H, Tang X, Jiang Z. Carbon-based Nanomaterials in Photothermal Therapy Guided by Photoacoustic Imaging: State of Knowledge and Recent Advances. Curr Med Chem 2024; 31:CMC-EPUB-139364. [PMID: 38529603 DOI: 10.2174/0109298673287448240311112523] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNM)have been widely used in various fields due to their excellent physicochemical properties. In particular, in the area of tumor diagnosis and treatment, researchers have frequently reported them for their potential fluorescence, photoacoustic (PA), and ultrasound imaging performance, as well as their photothermal, photodynamic, sonodynamic, and other therapeutic properties. As the functions of CBNM are increasingly developed, their excellent imaging properties and superior tumor treatment effects make them extremely promising theranostic agents. This review aims to integrate the considered and researched information in a specific field of this research topic and systematically present, summarize, and comment on the efforts made by authoritative scholars. In this review, we summarized the work exploring carbon-based materials in the field of tumor imaging and therapy, focusing on PA imaging-guided photothermal therapy (PTT) and discussing their imaging and therapeutic mechanisms and developments. Finally, the current challenges and potential opportunities of carbon-based materials for PA imaging-guided PTT are presented, and issues that researchers should be aware of when studying CBNM are provided.
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- Yan Xing
- Department of Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315010, China
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- School of Medical Technology, Analysis & Testing Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Medical Technology, Analysis & Testing Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Medical Technology, Analysis & Testing Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Medical Technology, Analysis & Testing Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Medical Technology, Analysis & Testing Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Medical Technology, Analysis & Testing Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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Yuan T, Song X, Shi Y, Wei S, Han Y, Yang L, Zhang Y, Li X, Li Y, Shen L, Fan L. Perspectives on development of optoelectronic materials in artificial intelligence age. Chem Asian J 2024:e202301088. [PMID: 38317532 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202301088] [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: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Optoelectronic devices, such as light-emitting diodes, have been demonstrated as one of the most demanded forthcoming display and lighting technologies because of their low cost, low power consumption, high brightness, and high contrast. The improvement of device performance relies on advances in precisely designing novelty functional materials, including light-emitting materials, hosts, hole/electron transport materials, and yet which is a time-consuming, laborious and resource-intensive task. Recently, machine learning (ML) has shown great prospects to accelerate material discovery and property enhancement. This review will summarize the workflow of ML in optoelectronic materials discovery, including data collection, feature engineering, model selection, model evaluation and model application. We highlight multiple recent applications of machine-learned potentials in various optoelectronic functional materials, ranging from semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) or perovskite QDs, organic molecules to carbon-based nanomaterials. We furthermore discuss the current challenges to fully realize the potential of ML-assisted materials design for optoelectronics applications. It is anticipated that this review will provide critical insights to inspire new exciting discoveries on ML-guided of high-performance optoelectronic devices with a combined effort from different disciplines.
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- Ting Yuan
- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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Cao RZ, Gai QY, Jiao J, Wang Y, Fu YJ, Nie SM, Lu Y. Surface molecularly imprinted polymers based on magnetic multi-walled carbon nanotubes for the highly selective purification of resveratrol from crude extracts of Vitis vinifera, Arachis hypogaea, and Polygonum cuspidatum. J Sep Sci 2024; 47:e2300811. [PMID: 38403440 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202300811] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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In this work, surface molecularly imprinted polymers based on magnetic multi-walled carbon nanotubes were prepared for the specific recognition and adsorption of resveratrol. The functionalization of magnetic multi-walled carbon nanotubes and the synthesis process of surface molecularly imprinted polymers were optimized. Characterizations were performed to demonstrate the successful synthesis of the imprinted materials. The imprinted materials showed satisfactory adsorption capacity of resveratrol (45.73 ± 1.72 mg/g) and excellent selectivity (imprinting factor 2.89 ± 0.15). In addition, the imprinted materials were used as adsorbents in molecularly imprinted solid-phase extraction for the purification of resveratrol from crude extracts of some food and medicinal resources, achieving recoveries of 93.69%-95.53% with high purities of 88.37%-92.33%. Moreover, the purified products exhibited extremely strong free radical scavenging activity compared with crude extracts. Overall, this work provided a promising approach for the highly selective purification of resveratrol from natural resources, which would contribute to the application of this valuable compound in the food/nutraceutical fields.
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- Run-Ze Cao
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center of Forest Bio-Preparation, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Utilization of Forestry-based Active Substances, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center of Forest Bio-Preparation, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Utilization of Forestry-based Active Substances, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center of Forest Bio-Preparation, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Utilization of Forestry-based Active Substances, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center of Forest Bio-Preparation, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Utilization of Forestry-based Active Substances, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
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- College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center of Forest Bio-Preparation, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Utilization of Forestry-based Active Substances, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center of Forest Bio-Preparation, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Utilization of Forestry-based Active Substances, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China
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Hejazi MA, Ok S, Samuel J, Trabzon L. Exploring the Gas Sensing Potential of Cross-Linked Asphaltene: A Promising Application of an Affordable Material. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024; 16:1815-1825. [PMID: 38157495 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c14766] [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] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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In recent years, there has been significant research interest in carbon-based nanomaterials as promising candidates for sensing technologies. Herein, we present the first utilization of asphaltenes as an affordable, cost-efficient carbon-based material for gas sensing applications. Asphaltenes, derived from various oil sources, are subjected to facile cross-linking reactions to produce nanoporous carbon materials, where the asphaltene molecules from different layers are interconnected via covalent bonds. The characterization results of these cross-linked asphaltenes revealed substantial enhancement in their specific surface area and surface functionality. Quartz crystal microbalance sensors with sensing films derived from various asphaltene samples were prepared to detect different ethanol concentrations at room temperature. All the cross-linked asphaltene samples showed a significant enhancement in the sensing response (up to 430%) compared to that of their respective raw parent samples. Such a response of the cross-linked asphaltene samples was comparable to that obtained from graphene oxide. The sensor based on cross-linked asphaltenes demonstrated good linearity, with a response time of approximately 2.4 min, a recovery time of around 8 min, and an excellent response repeatability. After 30 days, the sensor based on cross-linked asphaltenes showed approximately 40% reduction in its response, suggesting long-term aging. This decline is partially attributed to the observed swelling. The current study opens the door to a deeper exploration of asphaltenes and highlights their potential as promising candidates for sensing applications.
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- Mohamad-Anas Hejazi
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Beyoğlu, 34437 Istanbul, Turkey
- MEMS Research Center, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Petroleum Research Center, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, P.O. Box 24885, 13109 Safat, Kuwait
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- Petroleum Research Center, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, P.O. Box 24885, 13109 Safat, Kuwait
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Beyoğlu, 34437 Istanbul, Turkey
- MEMS Research Center, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469 Istanbul, Turkey
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Malhotra S, Jain N, Rathee J, Kaul S, Nagaich U, Pandey M, Gorain B, Gupta G. Nanoneuroscience: Cutting-edge Approach for Disease Management. Recent Pat Nanotechnol 2024; 18:256-271. [PMID: 38197418 DOI: 10.2174/1872210517666230403105152] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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Neurological disorders (ND) have affected a major part of our society and have been a challenge for medical and biosciences for decades. However, many of these disorders haven't responded well to currently established treatment approaches. The fact that many active pharmaceutical ingredients can't get to their specified action site inside the body is one of the main reasons for this failure. Extracellular and intracellular central nervous system (CNS) barriers prevent the transfer of drugs from the blood circulation to the intended location of the action. Utilizing nanosized drug delivery technologies is one possible way to overcome these obstacles. These nano-drug carriers outperform conventional dosage forms in many areas, including good drug encapsulation capacity, targeted drug delivery, less toxicity, and enhanced therapeutic impact. As a result, nano-neuroscience is growing to be an intriguing area of research and a bright alternative approach for delivering medicines to their intended action site for treating different neurological and psychiatric problems. In this review, we have included a short overview of the pathophysiology of neurological diseases, a detailed discussion about the significance of nanocarriers in NDs, and a focus on its recent advances. Finally, we highlighted the patented technologies and market trends, including the predictive analysis for the years 2021-2028.
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- Sakshi Malhotra
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh-123031, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215, Indi
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- School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jagatpura, Jaipur, 302017, India
- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 602105, India
- Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun 248007, India
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Wójcik B, Zawadzka K, Sawosz E, Sosnowska M, Ostrowska A, Wierzbicki M. Cell Line-Dependent Adhesion and Inhibition of Proliferation on Carbon-Based Nanofilms. Nanotechnol Sci Appl 2023; 16:41-57. [PMID: 38111798 PMCID: PMC10726834 DOI: 10.2147/nsa.s439185] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023] Open
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Introduction Disorganisation of the extracellular matrix (ECM) is strongly connected to tumor progression. Even small-scale changes can significantly influence the adhesion and proliferation of cancer cells. Therefore, the use of biocompatible nanomaterials capable of supporting and partially replenishing degraded ECM might be essential to recover the niche after tumor resection. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of graphene, graphene oxide, fullerene, and diamond nanofilms on breast cancer and glioblastoma grade IV cell lines. Methods Nanomaterials were characterized using SEM and TEM techniques; zeta potential analysis was also performed. Nanofilms of graphene, fullerene, and diamond nanoparticles were also characterized using AFM. The toxicity was tested on breast cancer MDA.MB.231 and glioblastoma grade IV U-87 MG cell lines, using LDH assay and by counting stained dead cells in bioprinted 3D models. The following parameters were analyzed: proliferation, adhesion to the nanofilm, and adhesion to particular ECM components covered with diamond nanoparticles. Results and Discussion Our studies demonstrated that nanofilms of graphene and diamond nanoparticles are characterized by cell-specific toxicity. Those nanomaterials were non-toxic to MDA.MB.231 cells. After applying bioprinted 3D models, diamond nanoparticles were not toxic for both cell lines. Nanofilms made of diamond nanoparticles and graphene inhibit the proliferation of MDA.MB.231 cells after 48 and 72 hours. Increased adhesion on nanofilm made of diamond nanoparticles was only observed for MDA.MB.231 cells after 30 and 60 minutes from seeding the cells. However, analysis of adhesion to certain ECM components coated with diamond nanoparticles revealed enhanced adhesion to tenascin and vitronectin for both tested cell lines. Conclusion Our studies show that nanofilm made of diamond nanoparticles is a non-toxic and pro-adhesive nanomaterial that might stabilize and partially replenish the niche after breast tumor resection as it enhances the adhesion of breast cancer cells and inhibits their proliferation.
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- Barbara Wójcik
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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Wang B, Huang P, Li B, Wu Z, Xing Y, Zhu J, Liu L. Carbon-Based Nanomaterials Electrodes of Ionic Soft Actuators: From Initial 1D Structure to 3D Composite Structure for Flexible Intelligent Devices. Small 2023:e2304246. [PMID: 37635123 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304246] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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With the rapid development of autonomous and intelligent devices driven by soft actuators, ion soft actuators in flexible intelligent devices have several advantages over other actuators, including their light weight, low voltage drive, large strain, good flexibility, fast response, etc. Traditional ionic polymer metal composites have received a lot of attention over the past decades, but they suffer from poor driving performance and short service lives since the precious metal electrodes are not only expensive, heavy, and labor-intensive, but also prone to cracking with repeated actuation. As excellent candidates for the electrode materials of ionic soft actuators, carbon-based nanomaterials have received a lot of interest because of their plentiful reserves, low cost, and excellent mechanical, electrical, and electrochemical properties. This research reviewed carbon-based nanomaterial electrodes of ion soft actuators for flexible smart devices from a fresh perspective from 1D to 3D combinations. The design of the electrode structure is introduced after the driving mechanism of ionic soft actuators. The details of ionic soft actuator electrodes made of carbon-based nanomaterials are then provided. Additionally, a summary of applications for flexible intelligent devices is provided. Finally, suggestions for challenges and prospects are made to offer direction and inspiration for further development.
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- Bozheng Wang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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Li K, Tan H, Li J, Li Z, Qin F, Luo H, Qin D, Weng H, Zhang C. Unveiling the Effects of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials on Crop Growth: From Benefits to Detriments. J Agric Food Chem 2023; 71:11860-11874. [PMID: 37492956 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c02768] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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To systematically assess the impact of typical CNMs on the growth effects of cereal crops, we conducted a meta-analysis of 48 independent studies worldwide. The pooled results showed that shoot weight (13.39%) and antioxidant metabolite content (SOD: 106.32%, POD: 32.29%, CAT: 22.63%) of cereal crops exposed to the presence of CNMs were significantly increased, but phytohormones secretion (17.84%) was inhibited. The results of subgroup analysis showed that there were differences in the results of different CNM types with the same exposure concentration on growth effects. Short-term exposure adversely affected the root and photosynthetic capacity of the crop, but prolonged exposure instead showed a promoting effect. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that the concentration of CNMs and cereal variety variables were significantly associated with changes in multiple growth effect values. This work could offer references and fresh perspectives for investigating how nanoparticles and crops interact.
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- Keteng Li
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- School of Design, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, Sichuan Province, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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Yi W, Khalid A, Arshad N, Asghar MS, Irshad MS, Wang X, Yi Y, Si J, Hou X, Li HR. Recent Progress and Perspective of an Evolving Carbon Family From 0D to 3D: Synthesis, Biomedical Applications, and Potential Challenges. ACS Appl Bio Mater 2023. [PMID: 37200080 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00076] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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A variety of imaging techniques are available for detecting biological processes with sufficient penetration depth and temporal resolution. However, inflammation, cardiovascular, and cancer-related disorders might be difficult to diagnose with typical bioimaging methods because of the lack of resolution in the imaging of deep tissues. Therefore, nanomaterials are the most promising candidate to overcome this hurdle. This review is on the utilization of carbon-based nanomaterials (CNMs), ranging from zero-dimension (0D) to three-dimension (3D), in the development of fluorescence (FL) imaging, photoacoustic imaging (PAI), and biosensing for the early detection of cancer. Nanoengineered CNMs, such as graphene, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and functional carbon quantum dots (QDs), are being further studied for multimodal biometrics and targeted therapy. CNMs have many advantages over conventional dyes in FL sensing and imaging, including clear emission spectra, long photostability, low cost, and high FL intensity. Nanoprobe production, mechanical illustrations, and diagnostic therapeutic applications are the key areas of focus. The bioimaging technique has facilitated a greater understanding of the biochemical events underlying multiple disease etiologies, consequently facilitating disease diagnosis, evaluation of therapeutic efficacy, and drug development. This review may lead to the development of interdisciplinary research in bioimaging and sensing as well as possible future concerns for researchers and medical physicians.
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- Wenhui Yi
- Key Laboratory for Information Photonic Technology of Shaanxi Province & Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices of the Ministry of Education, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Faculty of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Key Laboratory for Information Photonic Technology of Shaanxi Province & Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices of the Ministry of Education, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Faculty of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Institute of Quantum Optics and Quantum Information, School of Science, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, P.R. China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials (Hubei University), Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, P.R. China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials (Hubei University), Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, P.R. China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials (Hubei University), Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Information Photonic Technology of Shaanxi Province & Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices of the Ministry of Education, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Faculty of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Key Laboratory for Information Photonic Technology of Shaanxi Province & Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices of the Ministry of Education, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Faculty of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Key Laboratory for Information Photonic Technology of Shaanxi Province & Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices of the Ministry of Education, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Faculty of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Institute of Quantum Optics and Quantum Information, School of Science, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, P.R. China
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Kumar S, Wang Z, Zhang W, Liu X, Li M, Li G, Zhang B, Singh R. Optically Active Nanomaterials and Its Biosensing Applications-A Review. Biosensors (Basel) 2023; 13:bios13010085. [PMID: 36671920 PMCID: PMC9855722 DOI: 10.3390/bios13010085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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This article discusses optically active nanomaterials and their optical biosensing applications. In addition to enhancing their sensitivity, these nanomaterials also increase their biocompatibility. For this reason, nanomaterials, particularly those based on their chemical compositions, such as carbon-based nanomaterials, inorganic-based nanomaterials, organic-based nanomaterials, and composite-based nanomaterials for biosensing applications are investigated thoroughly. These nanomaterials are used extensively in the field of fiber optic biosensing to improve response time, detection limit, and nature of specificity. Consequently, this article describes contemporary and application-based research that will be of great use to researchers in the nanomaterial-based optical sensing field. The difficulties encountered during the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanomaterials are also enumerated, and their future prospects are outlined for the reader's benefit.
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- Santosh Kumar
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
- Correspondence: (S.K.); (R.S.)
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- College of Agronomy, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
- Correspondence: (S.K.); (R.S.)
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As a relatively new type of fluorescent carbon-based nanomaterials, multicolor carbon dots (MCDs) have attracted much attention because of their excellent biocompatibility, tunable photoluminescence (PL), high quantum yield, and unique electronic and physicochemical properties. The multicolor emission characteristics of carbon dots (CDs) obviously depend on the carbon source precursor, reaction conditions, and reaction environment, which directly or indirectly determines the multicolor emission characteristics of CDs. Therefore, this review is the first systematic classification and summary of multiple regulation methods of synthetic MCDs and reviews the recent research progress in the synthesis of MCDs from a variety of precursor materials such as aromatic molecules, small organic molecules, and natural biomass, focusing on how different regulation methods produce corresponding MCDs. This review also introduces the innovative applications of MCDs in the fields of biological imaging, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), sensing, and anti-counterfeiting due to their excellent PL properties. It is hoped that by selecting appropriate adjustment methods, this review can inspire and guide the future research on the design of tailored MCDs, and provide corresponding help for the development of multifunctional MCDs.
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- Jiurong Li
- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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Visheratina A, Hesami L, Wilson AK, Baalbaki N, Noginova N, Noginov MA, Kotov NA. Hydrothermal synthesis of chiral carbon dots. Chirality 2022; 34:1503-1514. [PMID: 36300866 PMCID: PMC9828721 DOI: 10.1002/chir.23509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Nanocolloids that are cumulatively referred to as nanocarbons, attracted significant attention during the last decade because of facile synthesis methods, water solubility, tunable photoluminescence, easy surface modification, and high biocompatibility. Among the latest development in this reserach area are chiral nanocarbons exemplified by chiral carbon dots (CDots). They are expected to have applications in sensing, catalysis, imaging, and nanomedicine. However, the current methods of CDots synthesis show often contradictory chemical/optical properties and structural information that required a systematic study with careful structural evaluation. Here, we investigate and optimize chiroptical activity and photoluminescence of L- and D-CDots obtained by hydrothermal carbonization of L- and D-cysteine, respectively. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy demonstrates that they are formed via gradual dehydrogenation and condensation reactions of the starting amino acid leading to particles with a wide spectrum of functional groups including aromatic cycles. We found that the chiroptical activity of CDots has an inverse correlation with the synthesis duration and temperature, whereas the photoluminescence intensity has a direct one, which is associated with degree of carbonization. Also, our studies show that the hydrothermal synthesis of cysteine in the presence of boric acid leads to the formation of CDots rather than boron nitride nanoparticles as was previously proposed in several reports. These results can be used to design chiral carbon-based nanoparticles with optimal chemical, chiroptical, and photoluminescent properties.
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- Center for Materials ResearchNorfolk State UniversityNorfolkVirginiaUSA
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- Biointerfaces InstituteUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Center for Materials ResearchNorfolk State UniversityNorfolkVirginiaUSA
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Iannazzo D, Celesti C, Espro C, Ferlazzo A, Giofrè SV, Scuderi M, Scalese S, Gabriele B, Mancuso R, Ziccarelli I, Visalli G, Di Pietro A. Orange-Peel-Derived Nanobiochar for Targeted Cancer Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14102249. [PMID: 36297682 PMCID: PMC9607014 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14102249] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cancer-targeted drug delivery systems (DDS) based on carbon nanostructures have shown great promise in cancer therapy due to their ability to selectively recognize specific receptors overexpressed in cancer cells. In this paper, we have explored a green route to synthesize nanobiochar (NBC) endowed with graphene structure from the hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) of orange peels and evaluated the suitability of this nanomaterial as a nanoplatform for cancer therapy. In order to compare the cancer-targeting ability of different widely used targeting ligands (TL), we have conjugated NBC with biotin, riboflavin, folic acid and hyaluronic acid and have tested, in vitro, their biocompatibility and uptake ability towards a human alveolar cancer cell line (A549 cells). The nanosystems which showed the best biological performances-namely, the biotin- and riboflavin- conjugated systems-have been loaded with the poorly water-soluble drug DHF (5,5-dimethyl-6a-phenyl-3-(trimethylsilyl)-6,6a-dihydrofuro[3,2-b]furan-2(5H)-one) and tested for their anticancer activity. The in vitro biological tests demonstrated the ability of both systems to internalize the drug in A549 cells. In particular, the biotin-functionalized NBC caused cell death percentages to more than double with respect to the drug alone. The reported results also highlight the positive effect of the presence of oxygen-containing functional groups, present on the NBC surface, to improve the water dispersion stability of the DDS and thus make the approach of using this nanomaterial as nanocarrier for poorly water-soluble drugs effective.
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- Daniela Iannazzo
- Department of Engineering, University of Messina, Contrada Di Dio, 98166 Messina, Italy
- Correspondence: (D.I.); (C.C.)
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- Department of Engineering, University of Messina, Contrada Di Dio, 98166 Messina, Italy
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98125 Messina, Italy
- Correspondence: (D.I.); (C.C.)
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- Department of Engineering, University of Messina, Contrada Di Dio, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Messina, Contrada Di Dio, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, National Research Council (CNR-IMM), Ottava Strada n.5, 95121 Catania, Italy
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- Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, National Research Council (CNR-IMM), Ottava Strada n.5, 95121 Catania, Italy
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- Laboratory of Industrial and Synthetic Organic Chemistry (LISOC), Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Via Pietro Bucci 12/C, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, Italy
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- Laboratory of Industrial and Synthetic Organic Chemistry (LISOC), Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Via Pietro Bucci 12/C, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, Italy
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- Laboratory of Industrial and Synthetic Organic Chemistry (LISOC), Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Via Pietro Bucci 12/C, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphological and Functional Images, University Hospital of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98100 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphological and Functional Images, University Hospital of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98100 Messina, Italy
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Di Tinno A, Cancelliere R, Mantegazza P, Cataldo A, Paddubskaya A, Ferrigno L, Kuzhir P, Maksimenko S, Shuba M, Maffucci A, Bellucci S, Micheli L. Sensitive Detection of Industrial Pollutants Using Modified Electrochemical Platforms. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2022; 12:nano12101779. [PMID: 35631001 PMCID: PMC9142962 DOI: 10.3390/nano12101779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Water pollution is nowadays a global problem and the effective detection of pollutants is of fundamental importance. Herein, a facile, efficient, robust, and rapid (response time < 2 min) method for the determination of important quinone-based industrial pollutants such as hydroquinone and benzoquinone is reported. The recognition method is based on the use of screen-printed electrodes as sensing platforms, enhanced with carbon-based nanomaterials. The enhancement is achieved by modifying the working electrode of such platforms through highly sensitive membranes made of Single- or Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWNTs and MWNTs) or by graphene nanoplatelets. The modified sensing platforms are first carefully morphologically and electrochemically characterized, whereupon they are tested in the detection of different pollutants (i.e., hydroquinone and benzoquinone) in water solution, by using both cyclic and square-wave voltammetry. In particular, the sensors based on film-deposited nanomaterials show good sensitivity with a limit of detection in the nanomolar range (0.04 and 0.07 μM for SWNT- and MWNT-modified SPEs, respectively) and a linear working range of 10 to 1000 ppb under optimal conditions. The results highlight the improved performance of these novel sensing platforms and the large-scale applicability of this method for other analytes (i.e., toxins, pollutants).
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- Alessio Di Tinno
- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.D.T.); (R.C.); (P.M.)
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.D.T.); (R.C.); (P.M.)
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.D.T.); (R.C.); (P.M.)
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- DISPREV Laboratory, Casaccia Research Center, ENEA, 00185 Rome, Italy;
- National Institute of Nuclear Physics, Frascati National Laboratories, 00044 Frascati, Italy;
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- Institute for Nuclear Problems, Belarusian State University, 220007 Minsk, Belarus; (A.P.); (S.M.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, 03043 Cassino, Italy; (L.F.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Physics and Mathematics, Institute of Photonics, University of Eastern Finland, 80200 Joensuu, Finland;
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- Institute for Nuclear Problems, Belarusian State University, 220007 Minsk, Belarus; (A.P.); (S.M.); (M.S.)
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- Institute for Nuclear Problems, Belarusian State University, 220007 Minsk, Belarus; (A.P.); (S.M.); (M.S.)
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- National Institute of Nuclear Physics, Frascati National Laboratories, 00044 Frascati, Italy;
- Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, 03043 Cassino, Italy; (L.F.); (A.M.)
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- National Institute of Nuclear Physics, Frascati National Laboratories, 00044 Frascati, Italy;
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.D.T.); (R.C.); (P.M.)
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Cerpa-Naranjo A, Pérez-Piñeiro J, Navajas-Chocarro P, Arce MP, Lado-Touriño I, Barrios-Bermúdez N, Moreno R, Rojas-Cervantes ML. Rheological Properties of Different Graphene Nanomaterials in Biological Media. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:3593. [PMID: 35629621 DOI: 10.3390/ma15103593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Carbon nanomaterials have received increased attention in the last few years due to their potential applications in several areas. In medicine, for example, these nanomaterials could be used as contrast agents, drug transporters, and tissue regenerators or in gene therapy. This makes it necessary to know the behavior of carbon nanomaterials in biological media to assure good fluidity and the absence of deleterious effects on human health. In this work, the rheological characterization of different graphene nanomaterials in fetal bovine serum and other fluids, such as bovine serum albumin and water, is studied using rotational and microfluidic chip rheometry. Graphene oxide, graphene nanoplatelets, and expanded graphene oxide at concentrations between 1 and 3 mg/mL and temperatures in the 25–40 °C range were used. The suspensions were also characterized by transmission and scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy, and the results show a high tendency to aggregation and reveals that there is a protein–nanomaterial interaction. Although rotational rheometry is customarily used, it cannot provide reliable measurements in low viscosity samples, showing an apparent shear thickening, whereas capillary viscometers need transparent samples; therefore, microfluidic technology appears to be a suitable method to measure low viscosity, non-transparent Newtonian fluids, as it is able to determine small variations in viscosity. No significant changes in viscosity are found within the solid concentration range studied but it decreases between 1.1 and 0.6 mPa·s when the temperature raises from 25 to 40 °C.
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Dwivedi I, Sarkar A, Rajaraman G, Subramaniam C. Electric-Field-Induced Solid-Gas Interfacial Chemical Reaction in Carbon Nanotube Ensembles: Route toward Ultra-sensitive Gas Detectors. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2022; 14:13271-13279. [PMID: 35266685 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c23670] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The electric field at the sharp pointed tips of single wall carbon nanotube ensembles has been utilized to kinetically accelerate hitherto unobserved chemical reactions at the heterogeneous solid-gas interfaces. The principle of ″action-of-points″ drives specific chemical reactions between the defect sites of single wall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and ppb levels of gaseous hydrogen sulfide. This is manifested as changes in the electrical conductivity of the conductive CNT-ensemble (cCNT) and visually tracked as enthalpic modulations at the site of the reaction through infrared thermometry. Importantly, the principle has been observed for a variety of analytes such as NH3, H2O, and H2S, leading to distinctly correlatable changes in reactivity and conductivity changes. Theoretical calculations based on the density functional theory in the presence and absence of applied electric field reveal that the applied electric field activates the H2S gas molecules by charge polarization, yielding favorable energetics. These results imply the possibility of carrying out site-specific chemical modifications for nanomaterials and also provide transformative opportunities for the development of miniaturized e-nose-based gas analyzers.
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- Itisha Dwivedi
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institution of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institution of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institution of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institution of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, Maharashtra, India
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Chen TW, Kalimuthu P, Veerakumar P, Lin KC, Chen SM, Ramachandran R, Mariyappan V, Chitra S. Recent Developments in Carbon-Based Nanocomposites for Fuel Cell Applications: A Review. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27030761. [PMID: 35164025 PMCID: PMC8915178 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Carbon-based nanocomposites have developed as the most promising and emerging materials in nanoscience and technology during the last several years. They are microscopic materials that range in size from 1 to 100 nanometers. They may be distinguished from bulk materials by their size, shape, increased surface-to-volume ratio, and unique physical and chemical characteristics. Carbon nanocomposite matrixes are often created by combining more than two distinct solid phase types. The nanocomposites that were constructed exhibit unique properties, such as significantly enhanced toughness, mechanical strength, and thermal/electrochemical conductivity. As a result of these advantages, nanocomposites have been used in a variety of applications, including catalysts, electrochemical sensors, biosensors, and energy storage devices, among others. This study focuses on the usage of several forms of carbon nanomaterials, such as carbon aerogels, carbon nanofibers, graphene, carbon nanotubes, and fullerenes, in the development of hydrogen fuel cells. These fuel cells have been successfully employed in numerous commercial sectors in recent years, notably in the car industry, due to their cost-effectiveness, eco-friendliness, and long-cyclic durability. Further; we discuss the principles, reaction mechanisms, and cyclic stability of the fuel cells and also new strategies and future challenges related to the development of viable fuel cells.
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- Tse-Wei Chen
- Department of Materials, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UK;
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, Australia;
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan;
- Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (P.V.); (S.-M.C.); (R.R.)
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan;
- Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Electroanalysis and Bio-electrochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 106, Taiwan;
- Correspondence: (P.V.); (S.-M.C.); (R.R.)
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- Department of Chemistry, The Madura College, Vidhya Nagar, T.P.K. Road, Madurai 625011, India
- Correspondence: (P.V.); (S.-M.C.); (R.R.)
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- Electroanalysis and Bio-electrochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 106, Taiwan;
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- Department of Chemistry, Alagappa Government Arts College, Karaikudi 630003, India;
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Zhang J, Li C, Xue Q, Yin X, Li Y, He W, Chen X, Zhang J, Reis RL, Wang Y. An Efficient Carbon-Based Drug Delivery System for Cancer Therapy through the Nucleus Targeting and Mitochondria Mediated Apoptotic Pathway. Small Methods 2021; 5:e2100539. [PMID: 34928029 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202100539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 09/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The emergence of nanocarriers solves the problems of antitumor drugs such as non-targeting, huge side effects, etc., and has been widely used in tumor therapy. Some kinds of antitumor drugs such as doxorubicin (DOX) mainly act on the nucleic acid causing DNA damage, interfering with transcription, and thereby disrupting or blocking the process of cancer cell replication. Herein, a new nanodrug delivery system, the carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs)-Pluronic F127-DOX (CPD), is designed by using CBNs as a nanocarrier for DOX. As a result, the tumor growth inhibition rate of CPD group is as high as 79.42 ± 2.83%, and greatly reduces the side effects. The targeting rate of the CPD group of DOX in the tumor nucleus is 36.78%, and the %ID/g in tumor tissue is 30.09%. The CPD regulates the expression levels of Caspase-3, p53, and Bcl-2 genes by increasing intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and reducing mitochondrial membrane potential, which indicates that mitochondrial-mediated pathways are involved in apoptosis. The CPD nanodrug delivery system increases the effective accumulation of DOX in tumor cell nuclei and tumor tissues, and generates massive ROS, thereby inhibiting tumor growth in vivo, representing a promising agent for anticancer applications.
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- Junfeng Zhang
- Tumor Precision Targeting Research Center & Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Tumor Precision Targeting Research Center & Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Tumor Precision Targeting Research Center & Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Tumor Precision Targeting Research Center & Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Tumor Precision Targeting Research Center & Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Tumor Precision Targeting Research Center & Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Universal Medical Imaging Diagnostic Research Center, Shanghai, 200233, P. R. China
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- Tumor Precision Targeting Research Center & Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 4805-017, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Tumor Precision Targeting Research Center & Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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Wójcik B, Sawosz E, Szczepaniak J, Strojny B, Sosnowska M, Daniluk K, Zielińska-Górska M, Bałaban J, Chwalibog A, Wierzbicki M. Effects of Metallic and Carbon-Based Nanomaterials on Human Pancreatic Cancer Cell Lines AsPC-1 and BxPC-3. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:12100. [PMID: 34829982 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222212100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Pancreatic cancer, due to its asymptomatic development and drug-resistance, is difficult to cure. As many metallic and carbon-based nanomaterials have shown anticancer properties, we decided to investigate their potential use as anticancer agents against human pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The objective of the study was to evaluate the toxic properties of the following nanomaterials: silver (Ag), gold (Au), platinum (Pt), graphene oxide (GO), diamond (ND), and fullerenol (C60(OH)40) against the cell lines BxPC-3, AsPC-1, HFFF-2, and HS-5. The potential cytotoxic properties were evaluated by the assessment of the cell morphology, cell viability, and cell membrane damage. The cancer cell responses to GO and ND were analysed by determination of changes in the levels of 40 different pro-inflammatory proteins. Our studies revealed that the highest cytotoxicity was obtained after the ND treatment. Moreover, BxPC-3 cells were more sensitive to ND than AsPC-1 cells due to the ND-induced ROS production. Furthermore, in both of the cancer cell lines, ND caused an increased level of IL-8 and a decreased level of TIMP-2, whereas GO caused only decreased levels of TIMP-2 and ICAM-1 proteins. This work provides important data on the toxicity of various nanoparticles against pancreatic adenocarcinoma cell lines.
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Fritea L, Banica F, Costea TO, Moldovan L, Dobjanschi L, Muresan M, Cavalu S. Metal Nanoparticles and Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Improved Performances of Electrochemical (Bio)Sensors with Biomedical Applications. Materials (Basel) 2021; 14:6319. [PMID: 34771844 PMCID: PMC8585379 DOI: 10.3390/ma14216319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [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: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Monitoring human health for early detection of disease conditions or health disorders is of major clinical importance for maintaining a healthy life. Sensors are small devices employed for qualitative and quantitative determination of various analytes by monitoring their properties using a certain transduction method. A "real-time" biosensor includes a biological recognition receptor (such as an antibody, enzyme, nucleic acid or whole cell) and a transducer to convert the biological binding event to a detectable signal, which is read out indicating both the presence and concentration of the analyte molecule. A wide range of specific analytes with biomedical significance at ultralow concentration can be sensitively detected. In nano(bio)sensors, nanoparticles (NPs) are incorporated into the (bio)sensor design by attachment to the suitably modified platforms. For this purpose, metal nanoparticles have many advantageous properties making them useful in the transducer component of the (bio)sensors. Gold, silver and platinum NPs have been the most popular ones, each form of these metallic NPs exhibiting special surface and interface features, which significantly improve the biocompatibility and transduction of the (bio)sensor compared to the same process in the absence of these NPs. This comprehensive review is focused on the main types of NPs used for electrochemical (bio)sensors design, especially screen-printed electrodes, with their specific medical application due to their improved analytical performances and miniaturized form. Other advantages such as supporting real-time decision and rapid manipulation are pointed out. A special attention is paid to carbon-based nanomaterials (especially carbon nanotubes and graphene), used by themselves or decorated with metal nanoparticles, with excellent features such as high surface area, excellent conductivity, effective catalytic properties and biocompatibility, which confer to these hybrid nanocomposites a wide biomedical applicability.
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- Luminita Fritea
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 10 P-ta 1 Decembrie, 410087 Oradea, Romania; (L.F.); (F.B.); (M.M.); (S.C.)
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 10 P-ta 1 Decembrie, 410087 Oradea, Romania; (L.F.); (F.B.); (M.M.); (S.C.)
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- Advanced Materials Research Infrastructure—SMARTMAT, University of Oradea, 1 Universitatii Street, 410087 Oradea, Romania;
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, University of Oradea, 1 Universitatii Street, 410087 Oradea, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 10 P-ta 1 Decembrie, 410087 Oradea, Romania; (L.F.); (F.B.); (M.M.); (S.C.)
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 10 P-ta 1 Decembrie, 410087 Oradea, Romania; (L.F.); (F.B.); (M.M.); (S.C.)
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 10 P-ta 1 Decembrie, 410087 Oradea, Romania; (L.F.); (F.B.); (M.M.); (S.C.)
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As the main load-bearing structure in the human body, bone and cartilage are susceptible to damage in sports and other activities. The repair and regeneration of bone and articular cartilage have been extensively studied in the past decades. Traditional approaches have been widely applied in clinical practice, but the effect varies from person to person and may cause side effects. With the rapid development of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, various biomaterials show great potential in the regeneration of bone and cartilage. Carbon-based nanomaterials are solid materials with different structures and properties composed of allotropes of carbon, which are classified into zero-, one-, and two-dimensional ones. This Review systemically summarizes the different types of carbon-based nanomaterials, including zero-dimensional (fullerene, carbon dots, nanodiamonds), one-dimensional (carbon nanotubes), and two-dimensional (graphenic materials) as well as their applications in bone, cartilage, and osteochondral regeneration. Current limitations and future perspectives of carbon-based nanomaterials are also discussed.
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- Haoyang Liu
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, 210009 Nanjing, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, 210009 Nanjing, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, Southeast University, 210096 Nanjing, China.,China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), 310058 Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Center for Molecular Signaling (PZMS), Saarland University School of Medicine, 66421 Homburg, Germany
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, 210009 Nanjing, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, Southeast University, 210096 Nanjing, China.,China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), 310058 Hangzhou, China
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Gulumian M, Andraos C, Afantitis A, Puzyn T, Coville NJ. Importance of Surface Topography in Both Biological Activity and Catalysis of Nanomaterials: Can Catalysis by Design Guide Safe by Design? Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:8347. [PMID: 34361117 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22158347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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It is acknowledged that the physicochemical properties of nanomaterials (NMs) have an impact on their toxicity and, eventually, their pathogenicity. These properties may include the NMs’ surface chemical composition, size, shape, surface charge, surface area, and surface coating with ligands (which can carry different functional groups as well as proteins). Nanotopography, defined as the specific surface features at the nanoscopic scale, is not widely acknowledged as an important physicochemical property. It is known that the size and shape of NMs determine their nanotopography which, in turn, determines their surface area and their active sites. Nanotopography may also influence the extent of dissolution of NMs and their ability to adsorb atoms and molecules such as proteins. Consequently, the surface atoms (due to their nanotopography) can influence the orientation of proteins as well as their denaturation. However, although it is of great importance, the role of surface topography (nanotopography) in nanotoxicity is not much considered. Many of the issues that relate to nanotopography have much in common with the fundamental principles underlying classic catalysis. Although these were developed over many decades, there have been recent important and remarkable improvements in the development and study of catalysts. These have been brought about by new techniques that have allowed for study at the nanoscopic scale. Furthermore, the issue of quantum confinement by nanosized particles is now seen as an important issue in studying nanoparticles (NPs). In catalysis, the manipulation of a surface to create active surface sites that enhance interactions with external molecules and atoms has much in common with the interaction of NP surfaces with proteins, viruses, and bacteria with the same active surface sites of NMs. By reviewing the role that surface nanotopography plays in defining many of the NMs’ surface properties, it reveals the need for its consideration as an important physicochemical property in descriptive and predictive toxicology. Through the manipulation of surface topography, and by using principles developed in catalysis, it may also be possible to make safe-by-design NMs with a reduction of the surface properties which contribute to their toxicity.
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Ramos-Soriano J, Ghirardello M, Galan MC. Recent advances in multivalent carbon nanoform-based glycoconjugates. Curr Med Chem 2021; 29:1232-1257. [PMID: 34269658 DOI: 10.2174/0929867328666210714160954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Multivalent carbohydrate-mediated interactions are fundamental to many biological processes, including disease mechanisms. To study these significant glycan-mediated interactions at a molecular level, carbon nanoforms such as fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, or graphene and their derivatives have been identified as promising biocompatible scaffolds that can mimic the multivalent presentation of biologically relevant glycans. In this minireview, we will summarize the most relevant examples of the last few years in the context of their applications.
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- Javier Ramos-Soriano
- School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock's Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock's Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock's Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom
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Wang D, Fan M, He T, Zeng F, Hu X, Li C, Su Z. Cu/Cu x S-Embedded N,S-Doped Porous Carbon Derived in Situ from a MOF Designed for Efficient Catalysis. Chemistry 2021; 27:11468-11476. [PMID: 34002909 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202101560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The reasonable design of the precursor of a carbon-based nanocatalyst is an important pathway to improve catalytic performance. In this study, a simple solvothermal method was used to synthesize [Cu(TPT)(2,5-tdc)] ⋅ 2H2 O (Cu-MOF), which contains N and S atoms, in one step. Further in-situ carbonization of the Cu-MOF as the precursor was used to synthesize Cu/Cux S-embedded N,S-doped porous carbon (Cu/Cux S/NSC) composites. The catalytic activities of the prepared Cu/Cux S/NSC were investigated through catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to 4-aminophenol (4-AP). The results show that the designed Cu/Cux S/NSC has exceptional catalytic activity and recycling stability, with a reaction rate constant of 0.0256 s-1 , and the conversion rate still exceeds 90 % after 15 cycles. Meanwhile, the efficient catalytic reduction of dyes (CR, MO, MB and RhB) confirmed its versatility. Finally, the active sites of the Cu/Cux S/NSC catalysts were analyzed, and a possible multicomponent synergistic catalytic mechanism was proposed.
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- Dongsheng Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.,Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center of Optical Materials and Chemistry, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.,Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center of Optical Materials and Chemistry, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.,Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center of Optical Materials and Chemistry, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.,Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center of Optical Materials and Chemistry, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.,Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center of Optical Materials and Chemistry, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.,Joint Sino-Russian Laboratory of Optical Materials and Chemistry, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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Serrano-Aroca Á, Takayama K, Tuñón-Molina A, Seyran M, Hassan SS, Pal Choudhury P, Uversky VN, Lundstrom K, Adadi P, Palù G, Aljabali AAA, Chauhan G, Kandimalla R, Tambuwala MM, Lal A, Abd El-Aziz TM, Sherchan S, Barh D, Redwan EM, Bazan NG, Mishra YK, Uhal BD, Brufsky A. Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: Promising Antiviral Agents to Combat COVID-19 in the Microbial-Resistant Era. ACS Nano 2021; 15:8069-8086. [PMID: 33826850 PMCID: PMC8043205 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c00629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
Abstract
Therapeutic options for the highly pathogenic human severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causing the current pandemic coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are urgently needed. COVID-19 is associated with viral pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome causing significant morbidity and mortality. The proposed treatments for COVID-19 have shown little or no effect in the clinic so far. Additionally, bacterial and fungal pathogens contribute to the SARS-CoV-2-mediated pneumonia disease complex. The antibiotic resistance in pneumonia treatment is increasing at an alarming rate. Therefore, carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs), such as fullerene, carbon dots, graphene, and their derivatives constitute a promising alternative due to their wide-spectrum antimicrobial activity, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and capacity to induce tissue regeneration. Furthermore, the antimicrobial mode of action is mainly physical (e.g., membrane distortion), characterized by a low risk of antimicrobial resistance. In this Review, we evaluated the literature on the antiviral activity and broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties of CBNs. CBNs had antiviral activity against 13 enveloped positive-sense single-stranded RNA viruses, including SARS-CoV-2. CBNs with low or no toxicity to humans are promising therapeutics against the COVID-19 pneumonia complex with other viruses, bacteria, and fungi, including those that are multidrug-resistant.
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- Ángel Serrano-Aroca
- Biomaterials and Bioengineering Lab, Centro de
Investigación Traslacional San Alberto Magno, Universidad
Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia,
Spain
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- Center for iPS Cell Research and Application,
Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8397,
Japan
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- Biomaterials and Bioengineering Lab, Centro de
Investigación Traslacional San Alberto Magno, Universidad
Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia,
Spain
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- Doctoral studies in natural and technical sciences (SPL
44), University of Vienna, Währinger Straße, A-1090
Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Mathematics, Pingla Thana
Mahavidyalaya, Maligram, Paschim Medinipur 721140, West Bengal,
India
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- Applied Statistics Unit, Indian
Statistical Institute, Kolkata 700108, West Bengal,
India
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Morsani College of
Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33612,
United States
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- Department of Food Science, University of
Otago, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
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- Department of Molecular Medicine,
University of Padova, Via Gabelli 63, 35121 Padova,
Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and
Pharmaceutical Technology, Yarmouk University-Faculty of
Pharmacy, Irbid 21163, Jordan
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- School of Engineering and Sciences,
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501
Sur, 64849 Monterrey, NL, Mexico
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- Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian
Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad-500007,
India
- Department of Biochemistry,
Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal-506007, Telangana State,
India
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical
Science, Ulster University, Coleraine BT52 1SA, Northern
Ireland, U.K.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical
Care Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905,
United States
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science,
Minia University, El-Minia 61519,
Egypt
- Department of Cellular and Integrative
Physiology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San
Antonio, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900, United
States
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences,
School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University of
Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, United
States
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- Institute of Integrative
Omics and Applied Biotechnology (IIOAB), Nonakuri, Purba Medinipur,
WB-721172, India
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- Biological Sciences Department,
Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203,
Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Therapeutic and Protective Proteins
Laboratory, Protein Research Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research
Institute, City for Scientific Research and Technology
Applications, New Borg El-Arab, Alexandria 21934,
Egypt
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- Neuroscience Center of Excellence,
School of Medicine, LSU Heath New Orleans, New Orleans,
Louisiana 70112, United States
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- University of Southern
Denmark, Mads Clausen Institute, NanoSYD, Alsion 2, 6400 Sønderborg,
Denmark
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- Department of Physiology, Michigan State
University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United
States
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- University of Pittsburgh
School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of
Hematology/Oncology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232,
United States
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Hagarová I, Nemček L. Application of Metallic Nanoparticles and Their Hybrids as Innovative Sorbents for Separation and Pre-concentration of Trace Elements by Dispersive Micro-Solid Phase Extraction: A Minireview. Front Chem 2021; 9:672755. [PMID: 34017823 PMCID: PMC8129025 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.672755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
It is indisputable that separation techniques have found their rightful place in current analytical chemistry, considering the growing complexity of analyzed samples and (ultra)trace concentration levels of many studied analytes. Among separation techniques, extraction is one of the most popular ones due to its efficiency, simplicity, low cost and short processing times. Nonetheless, research interests are directed toward the enhancement of performance of these procedures in terms of selectivity. Dispersive solid phase extraction (DSPE) represents a novel alternative to conventional solid phase extraction (SPE) which not only delivers environment-friendly extraction with less solvent consumption, but also significantly improves analytical figures of merit. A miniaturized modification of DSPE, known as dispersive micro-solid phase extraction (DMSPE), is one of the most recent trends and can be applied for the extraction of wide variety of analytes from various liquid matrices. While DSPE procedures generally use sorbents of different origin and sizes, in DMSPE predominantly nanostructured materials are required. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of recently published original papers on DMSPE procedures in which metallic nanoparticles and hybrid materials containing metallic particles along with other (often carbon-based) constituent(s) at the nanometer level have been utilized for separation and pre-concentration of (ultra)trace elements in liquid samples. The studies included in this review emphasize the great analytical potential of procedures producing reliable results in the analysis of complex liquid matrices, where the detection of target analyte is often complicated by the presence of interfering substances.
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- Ingrid Hagarová
- Institute of Laboratory Research on Geomaterials, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute of Laboratory Research on Geomaterials, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia
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Kokalari I, Keshavan S, Rahman M, Gazzano E, Barzan G, Mandrile L, Giovannozzi A, Ponti J, Antonello G, Monopoli M, Perrone G, Bergamaschi E, Riganti C, Fadeel B, Fenoglio I. Efficacy, biocompatibility and degradability of carbon nanoparticles for photothermal therapy of lung cancer. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2021; 16:689-707. [PMID: 33851540 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2021-0009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Aim: To investigate near infrared-induced phototoxicity toward lung cancer cells, and the biodegradability and effect on immune cells of glucose-derived carbon nanoparticles (CNPs). Methods: The human A549 lung adenocarcinoma cell line was used as a model to study the phototoxicity of CNPs. The biodegradability and the effect on immune cells was demonstrated in primary human neutrophils and macrophages. Results: Near infrared-activated CNPs elicited rapid cell death, characterized by the elevation of heat shock proteins and the induction of DNA damage. CNPs were found to be noncytotoxic toward primary human macrophages and were susceptible to biodegradation when cocultured with human neutrophils. Conclusions: Our results identify CNPs as promising platforms for photothermal therapy of lung cancer.
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- Ida Kokalari
- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, 10125, Torino, Italy
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- Division of Molecular Toxicology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 17177, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Molecular Toxicology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 17177, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Life Sciences & Systems Biology, University of Torino, 10123, Torino, Italy
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- National Institute of Metrological Research (INRiM), 10135, Torino, Italy.,Department of Electronics andTelecommunications, Politecnico di Torino, 10129, Turin, Italy
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- National Institute of Metrological Research (INRiM), 10135, Torino, Italy
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- National Institute of Metrological Research (INRiM), 10135, Torino, Italy
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- EuropeanCommission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), 21027, Ispra (VA), Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, 10125, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Department of Electronics & Telecommunications, Polytechnic of Torino, 10129, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Public Health & Pediatrics, University of Torino, 10126, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, University of Torino, 10126, Torino, Italy
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- Division of Molecular Toxicology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 17177, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, 10125, Torino, Italy
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Lopez de Armentia S, del Real JC, Paz E, Dunne N. Advances in Biodegradable 3D Printed Scaffolds with Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Bone Regeneration. Materials (Basel) 2020; 13:ma13225083. [PMID: 33187218 PMCID: PMC7697295 DOI: 10.3390/ma13225083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [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: 10/15/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Bone possesses an inherent capacity to fix itself. However, when a defect larger than a critical size appears, external solutions must be applied. Traditionally, an autograft has been the most used solution in these situations. However, it presents some issues such as donor-site morbidity. In this context, porous biodegradable scaffolds have emerged as an interesting solution. They act as external support for cell growth and degrade when the defect is repaired. For an adequate performance, these scaffolds must meet specific requirements: biocompatibility, interconnected porosity, mechanical properties and biodegradability. To obtain the required porosity, many methods have conventionally been used (e.g., electrospinning, freeze-drying and salt-leaching). However, from the development of additive manufacturing methods a promising solution for this application has been proposed since such methods allow the complete customisation and control of scaffold geometry and porosity. Furthermore, carbon-based nanomaterials present the potential to impart osteoconductivity and antimicrobial properties and reinforce the matrix from a mechanical perspective. These properties make them ideal for use as nanomaterials to improve the properties and performance of scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. This work explores the potential research opportunities and challenges of 3D printed biodegradable composite-based scaffolds containing carbon-based nanomaterials for bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Sara Lopez de Armentia
- Institute for Research in Technology/Mechanical Engineering Dept., Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Alberto Aguilera 25, 28015 Madrid, Spain; (S.L.d.A.); (J.C.d.R.)
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- Institute for Research in Technology/Mechanical Engineering Dept., Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Alberto Aguilera 25, 28015 Madrid, Spain; (S.L.d.A.); (J.C.d.R.)
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- Institute for Research in Technology/Mechanical Engineering Dept., Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Alberto Aguilera 25, 28015 Madrid, Spain; (S.L.d.A.); (J.C.d.R.)
- Correspondence: (E.P.); (N.D.)
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- Centre for Medical Engineering Research, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Dublin City University, Stokes Building, Collins Avenue, Dublin 9, Ireland
- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
- School of Pharmacy, Queen’s University of Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK
- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
- Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (I-Form), School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
- Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
- Advanced Processing Technology Research Centre, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
- Correspondence: (E.P.); (N.D.)
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Quantum dots (QDs) have been established in our daily life, for instance, in display screens and light-harvesting technologies, mainly owing to their peculiar opto-electronic features. However, toxicity of inorganic QDs, such as CdSe, CdTe, and perovskites, limits their applications in biological environments for medical diagnosis and bio-imaging purposes. A new generation of QDs called carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have been progressing rapidly over the past few years. CQDs have become as popular as other carbon-based nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs), due to their ease of preparation, ultra-small size, biocompatibility, and bright luminescence.
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- Mahdi Hesari
- Department of Chemistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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Cho BH, Chung W, Nam BH. Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Calcium-Silicate-Hydrate for Nano-Engineered Cement Composites-A Review. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2020; 10:nano10112158. [PMID: 33138107 PMCID: PMC7693929 DOI: 10.3390/nano10112158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [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: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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With the continuous research efforts, sophisticated predictive molecular dynamics (MD) models for C-S-H have been developed, and the application of MD simulation has been expanded from fundamental understanding of C-S-H to nano-engineered cement composites. This paper comprehensively reviewed the current state of MD simulation on calcium-silicate-hydrate (C-S-H) and its diverse applications to nano-engineered cement composites, including carbon-based nanomaterials (i.e., carbon nanotube, graphene, graphene oxide), reinforced cement, cement–polymer nanocomposites (with an application on 3D printing concrete), and chemical additives for improving environmental resistance. In conclusion, the MD method could not only compute but also visualize the nanoscale behaviors of cement hydrates and other ingredients in the cement matrix; thus, fundamental properties of C-S-H structure and its interaction with nanoparticles can be well understood. As a result, the MD enabled us to identify and evaluate the performance of new advanced nano-engineered cement composites.
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- Byoung Hooi Cho
- Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering, University of Central Florida, 12800 Pegasus Drive, Suite 211, Orlando, FL 32816, USA
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si 17104, Korea
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- Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering, University of Central Florida, 12800 Pegasus Drive, Suite 211, Orlando, FL 32816, USA
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Usmani S, Franceschi Biagioni A, Medelin M, Scaini D, Casani R, Aurand ER, Padro D, Egimendia A, Ramos Cabrer P, Scarselli M, De Crescenzi M, Prato M, Ballerini L. Functional rewiring across spinal injuries via biomimetic nanofiber scaffolds. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2020; 117:25212-8. [PMID: 32999065 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2005708117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The regrowth of severed axons is fundamental to reestablish motor control after spinal-cord injury (SCI). Ongoing efforts to promote axonal regeneration after SCI have involved multiple strategies that have been only partially successful. Our study introduces an artificial carbon-nanotube based scaffold that, once implanted in SCI rats, improves motor function recovery. Confocal microscopy analysis plus fiber tracking by magnetic resonance imaging and neurotracer labeling of long-distance corticospinal axons suggest that recovery might be partly attributable to successful crossing of the lesion site by regenerating fibers. Since manipulating SCI microenvironment properties, such as mechanical and electrical ones, may promote biological responses, we propose this artificial scaffold as a prototype to exploit the physics governing spinal regenerative plasticity.
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Chiu CW, Li JW, Huang CY, Yang SS, Soong YC, Lin CL, Lee JCM, Lee Sanchez WA, Cheng CC, Suen MC. Controlling the Structures, Flexibility, Conductivity Stability of Three-Dimensional Conductive Networks of Silver Nanoparticles/ Carbon-Based Nanomaterials with Nanodispersion and their Application in Wearable Electronic Sensors. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2020; 10:E1009. [PMID: 32466225 PMCID: PMC7281189 DOI: 10.3390/nano10051009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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: 04/25/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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This research has successfully synthesized highly flexible and conductive nanohybrid electrode films. Nanodispersion and stabilization of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were achieved via non-covalent adsorption and with an organic polymeric dispersant and inorganic carbon-based nanomaterials-nano-carbon black (CB), carbon nanotubes (CNT), and graphene oxide (GO). The new polymeric dispersant-polyisobutylene-b-poly(oxyethylene)-b-polyisobutylene (PIB-POE-PIB) triblock copolymer-could stabilize AgNPs. Simultaneously, this stabilization was conducted through the addition of mixed organic/inorganic dispersants based on zero- (0D), one- (1D), and two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, namely CB, CNT, and GO. Furthermore, the dispersion solution was evenly coated/mixed onto polymeric substrates, and the products were heated. As a result, highly conductive thin-film materials (with a surface electrical resistance of approximately 10-2 Ω/sq) were eventually acquired. The results indicated that 2D carbon-based nanomaterials (GO) could stabilize AgNPs more effectively during their reductNion and, hence, generate particles with the smallest sizes, as the COO- functional groups of GO are evenly distributed. The optimal AgNPs/PIB-POE-PIB/GO ratio was 20:20:1. Furthermore, the flexible electrode layers were successfully manufactured and applied in wearable electronic sensors to generate electrocardiograms (ECGs). ECGs were, thereafter, successfully obtained.
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- Chih-Wei Chiu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan; (J.-W.L.); (C.-Y.H.); (S.-S.Y.); (Y.-C.S.); (C.-L.L.); (J.C.-M.L.); (W.A.L.S.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan; (J.-W.L.); (C.-Y.H.); (S.-S.Y.); (Y.-C.S.); (C.-L.L.); (J.C.-M.L.); (W.A.L.S.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan; (J.-W.L.); (C.-Y.H.); (S.-S.Y.); (Y.-C.S.); (C.-L.L.); (J.C.-M.L.); (W.A.L.S.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan; (J.-W.L.); (C.-Y.H.); (S.-S.Y.); (Y.-C.S.); (C.-L.L.); (J.C.-M.L.); (W.A.L.S.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan; (J.-W.L.); (C.-Y.H.); (S.-S.Y.); (Y.-C.S.); (C.-L.L.); (J.C.-M.L.); (W.A.L.S.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan; (J.-W.L.); (C.-Y.H.); (S.-S.Y.); (Y.-C.S.); (C.-L.L.); (J.C.-M.L.); (W.A.L.S.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan; (J.-W.L.); (C.-Y.H.); (S.-S.Y.); (Y.-C.S.); (C.-L.L.); (J.C.-M.L.); (W.A.L.S.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan; (J.-W.L.); (C.-Y.H.); (S.-S.Y.); (Y.-C.S.); (C.-L.L.); (J.C.-M.L.); (W.A.L.S.)
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- Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan;
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- Department of Fashion Business Administration, LEE-MING Institute of Technology, New Taipei City 24305, Taiwan;
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As the proportion of the elderly population increases, more and more people suffer from aging-related diseases. Even if aging is inevitable, prolonging the time of healthy aging, delaying the progression of aging-related diseases, and the incidence of morbidity can greatly alleviate the pressure on individuals and society. Current research and exploration in the field of materials related to aging are expanding tremendously. Here, we present a summary of recent research in the field of nanomaterials relevant to aging. Some nanomaterials, such as silica nanomaterials (NMs) and carbon nanotubes, cause damage to the cells similar to aging processes. Other nanomaterials such as fullerenes and metalbased nanomaterials can protect the body from endogenous and exogenous harmful substances such as ROS by virtue of their excellent reducing properties. Another new type of nucleic acid nanomaterial, tetrahedral framework nucleic acids, works effectively against cell damage. This material selectively clears existing senescent cells in the tissue and thus prevents the development of the chronic inflammatory environment caused by senescent cells secreting senescence-associated secretory phenotype to the surroundings. We believe that nanomaterials have tremendous potential to advance the understanding and treatment of aging-related disorders, and today's research only represents the beginning stages.
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- Chen-Chen Mao
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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During the last several years, according to the works published in research journals, many nanostructured materials have been tested as sensing materials for gas-sensing applications. This trend has been observed for both metal oxides as well as carbon-based nanomaterials. More recently, it has also been extended to other materials based on chalcogenides. The field of applications for these sensors is very wide, including air quality, industrial safety and medical diagnosis, using different transducing mechanisms. Therefore, in this Special Issue, we have put together recent advances in this area.
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Meng Y, Huang X, Lin H, Zhang P, Gao Q, Li W. Carbon-Based Nanomaterials as Sustainable Noble-Metal-Free Electrocatalysts. Front Chem 2019; 7:759. [PMID: 31781542 PMCID: PMC6861163 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2019.00759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Nowadays, due to the worldwide growth demand of energy, over consumption of fossil fuel as well as their accompanying increased negative environmental impacts, the development of renewable energy systems, such as fuel cells and water electrolyzers, is becoming one of the "holy grail" for researchers. However, their large-scale applications have been severely limited by precious and unsustainable noble-metal electrocatalysts. Hence, it is highly desirable to develop robust electrocatalysts composed exclusively of low-cost and earth-abundant elements, to reduce or replace expensive and scarce noble-metals. Carbon-based nanomaterials, including heteroatoms-doped carbons and carbon-encapsulated metal materials, have recently attracted great interests because they show remarkable electrocatalytic performance and long-term stability for energy-related reactions, such as oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions (OER), hydrazine oxidation reaction (HzOR), etc. This review summarizes the recent progress in heteroatoms-doped carbon and carbon-encapsulated metal materials, highlighting the promise as cost-efficient electrocatalysts. Finally, a prospective on the future development of these promising materials is offered.
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- Yuying Meng
- Institute of Advanced Wear & Corrosion Resistant and Functional Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Advanced Wear & Corrosion Resistant and Functional Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Advanced Wear & Corrosion Resistant and Functional Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Advanced Wear & Corrosion Resistant and Functional Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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Xin Q, Shah H, Nawaz A, Xie W, Akram MZ, Batool A, Tian L, Jan SU, Boddula R, Guo B, Liu Q, Gong JR. Antibacterial Carbon-Based Nanomaterials. Adv Mater 2019; 31:e1804838. [PMID: 30379355 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201804838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 287] [Impact Index Per Article: 57.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2018] [Revised: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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The emergence and global spread of bacterial resistance to currently available antibiotics underscore the urgent need for new alternative antibacterial agents. Recent studies on the application of nanomaterials as antibacterial agents have demonstrated their great potential for management of infectious diseases. Among these antibacterial nanomaterials, carbon-based nanomaterials (CNMs) have attracted much attention due to their unique physicochemical properties and relatively higher biosafety. Here, a comprehensive review of the recent research progress on antibacterial CNMs is provided, starting with a brief description of the different kinds of CNMs with respect to their physicochemical characteristics. Then, a detailed introduction to the various mechanisms underlying antibacterial activity in these materials is given, including physical/mechanical damage, oxidative stress, photothermal/photocatalytic effect, lipid extraction, inhibition of bacterial metabolism, isolation by wrapping, and the synergistic effect when CNMs are used in combination with other antibacterial materials, followed by a summary of the influence of the physicochemical properties of CNMs on their antibacterial activity. Finally, the current challenges and an outlook for the development of more effective and safer antibacterial CNMs are discussed.
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- Qi Xin
- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Center of Excellence for Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, 11 Beiyitiao Zhongguancun, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Center of Excellence for Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, 11 Beiyitiao Zhongguancun, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Center of Excellence for Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, 11 Beiyitiao Zhongguancun, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Center of Excellence for Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, 11 Beiyitiao Zhongguancun, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Center of Excellence for Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, 11 Beiyitiao Zhongguancun, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Center of Excellence for Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, 11 Beiyitiao Zhongguancun, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Center of Excellence for Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, 11 Beiyitiao Zhongguancun, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Center of Excellence for Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, 11 Beiyitiao Zhongguancun, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Center of Excellence for Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, 11 Beiyitiao Zhongguancun, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Center of Excellence for Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, 11 Beiyitiao Zhongguancun, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Center of Excellence for Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, 11 Beiyitiao Zhongguancun, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Center of Excellence for Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, 11 Beiyitiao Zhongguancun, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Pan M, Yin Z, Liu K, Du X, Liu H, Wang S. Carbon-Based Nanomaterials in Sensors for Food Safety. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2019; 9:nano9091330. [PMID: 31533228 PMCID: PMC6781043 DOI: 10.3390/nano9091330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [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: 08/13/2019] [Revised: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Food safety is one of the most important and widespread research topics worldwide. The development of relevant analytical methods or devices for detection of unsafe factors in foods is necessary to ensure food safety and an important aspect of the studies of food safety. In recent years, developing high-performance sensors used for food safety analysis has made remarkable progress. The combination of carbon-based nanomaterials with excellent properties is a specific type of sensor for enhancing the signal conversion and thus improving detection accuracy and sensitivity, thus reaching unprecedented levels and having good application potential. This review describes the roles and contributions of typical carbon-based nanomaterials, such as mesoporous carbon, single- or multi-walled carbon nanotubes, graphene and carbon quantum dots, in the construction and performance improvement of various chemo- and biosensors for various signals. Additionally, this review focuses on the progress of applications of this type of sensor in food safety inspection, especially for the analysis and detection of all types of toxic and harmful substances in foods.
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- Mingfei Pan
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- College of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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Aboalhamayie A, Festa L, Ghamari M. Evaporation Rate of Colloidal Droplets of Jet Fuel and Carbon-Based Nanoparticles: Effect of Thermal Conductivity. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2019; 9:E1297. [PMID: 31514323 DOI: 10.3390/nano9091297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Revised: 08/31/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Adding nanoparticles to liquid fuel is known to promote its combustion characteristics through improving several thermo-physical properties. This study investigates the effects of adding carbon nanoparticles on thermal conductivity and evaporation rate of liquid jet fuel. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes, activated carbon nanoparticles, and graphene nanoplatelets were added to jet fuel at different concentrations to prepare colloidal suspensions. Thermal conductivity is determined by passing known amounts of heat through a very thin layer of fuel and measuring temperature difference across its thickness. A fiber-supported droplet technique is also used to evaluate evaporation rate due to force convection of a hot inert gas. It is observed that both thermal conductivity and evaporation rate increase as a result of nanoparticle addition. Since there is no radiation heat transfer mechanism, the increase in evaporation rate is concluded to be only due to enhanced thermal conductivity.
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Roselin LS, Juang RS, Hsieh CT, Sagadevan S, Umar A, Selvin R, Hegazy HH. Recent Advances and Perspectives of Carbon-Based Nanostructures as Anode Materials for Li-ion Batteries. Materials (Basel) 2019; 12:E1229. [PMID: 30991665 PMCID: PMC6515220 DOI: 10.3390/ma12081229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [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: 12/14/2018] [Revised: 04/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Rechargeable batteries are attractive power storage equipment for a broad diversity of applications. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are widely used the superior rechargeable battery in portable electronics. The increasing needs in portable electronic devices require improved Li-ion batteries with excellent results over many discharge-recharge cycles. One important approach to ensure the electrodes' integrity is by increasing the storage capacity of cathode and anode materials. This could be achieved using nanoscale-sized electrode materials. In the article, we review the recent advances and perspectives of carbon nanomaterials as anode material for Lithium-ion battery applications. The first section of the review presents the general introduction, industrial use, and working principles of Li-ion batteries. It also demonstrates the advantages and disadvantages of nanomaterials and challenges to utilize nanomaterials for Li-ion battery applications. The second section of the review describes the utilization of various carbon-based nanomaterials as anode materials for Li-ion battery applications. The last section presents the conclusion and future directions.
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- L Selva Roselin
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, 21911 Rabigh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Guishan, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan.
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou-33305, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Chungli, Taoyuan-32003, Taiwan.
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- Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur-50603, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts and Promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Sandip University, Trimbak Road, Mahiravani, Nashik, Maharashtra 422213, India.
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha -61421, Saudi Arabia.
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Assiut 71524, Egypt.
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Yang J, Hou B, Wang J, Tian B, Bi J, Wang N, Li X, Huang X. Nanomaterials for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2019; 9:nano9030424. [PMID: 30871096 PMCID: PMC6473982 DOI: 10.3390/nano9030424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 259] [Impact Index Per Article: 51.8] [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: 01/26/2019] [Revised: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Removal of contaminants in wastewater, such as heavy metals, has become a severe problem in the world. Numerous technologies have been developed to deal with this problem. As an emerging technology, nanotechnology has been gaining increasing interest and many nanomaterials have been developed to remove heavy metals from polluted water, due to their excellent features resulting from the nanometer effect. In this work, novel nanomaterials, including carbon-based nanomaterials, zero-valent metal, metal-oxide based nanomaterials, and nanocomposites, and their applications for the removal of heavy metal ions from wastewater were systematically reviewed. Their efficiency, limitations, and advantages were compared and discussed. Furthermore, the promising perspective of nanomaterials in environmental applications was also discussed and potential directions for future work were suggested.
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- Jinyue Yang
- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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Wang D, Khan WU, Wang Y. Solid-State Carbon Dots with Efficient Cyan Emission towards White Light-Emitting Diodes. Chem Asian J 2018; 14:286-292. [PMID: 30478990 DOI: 10.1002/asia.201801492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Revised: 11/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Efficient cyan-emitting solid carbon dots (CDs) were synthesized via a one-pot hydrothermal method. The obtained solid CDs show a broad absorption from 270-460 nm with a maximum around 400 nm, and emit intense cyan light around 500 nm with an internal photoluminescence quantum efficiency of 34.1 % under 400 nm excitation. The emission maximum of the solid CDs remains unchanged under 320-400 nm excitations. Compared with dilute aqueous of CDs (2.5 mg mL-1 ), the emission of solid CDs shows an obvious red-shift of 50 nm. The red-shift is caused by resonant energy transfer due to larger spectral overlap and smaller interparticle distance, together with a new surface state caused by aggregation in solid CDs. A lamp with white LEDs was fabricated by dropping a mixture of solid CDs, CaAlSiN3 :Eu2+ and silicon resin on the top of a near-ultraviolet LED chip. Under an operating current of 20 mA, the as-fabricated white LED generates a high-quality, warm white light with a color rendering index of 86.1, a color temperature of 4340 K, and a luminescence efficiency of 31.3 lm W-1 .
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- Deyin Wang
- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Light-conversion Materials and Technology, Key Laboratory for Special Function Materials and Structural Design of the Ministry of Education, School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Light-conversion Materials and Technology, Key Laboratory for Special Function Materials and Structural Design of the Ministry of Education, School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Light-conversion Materials and Technology, Key Laboratory for Special Function Materials and Structural Design of the Ministry of Education, School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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Yan Q, Li J, Zhang X, Zhang J, Cai Z. Synthetic Bio-Graphene Based Nanomaterials through Different Iron Catalysts. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2018; 8:E840. [PMID: 30332781 PMCID: PMC6215291 DOI: 10.3390/nano8100840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [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: 09/25/2018] [Revised: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 10/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Kraft lignin was catalytically graphitized to graphene-based nanostructures at 1000 °C under argon atmosphere with four iron catalysts, iron(III) nitrate (Fe-N); iron(II) chloride (Fe-Cl₂); iron(III) chloride (Fe-Cl₃); and iron(II) sulfate (Fe-S). The catalytic decomposition process of iron-promoted lignin materials was examined using thermalgravimetric analysis and temperature-programmed decomposition methods. The crystal structure, morphology and surface area of produced materials were characterized by means of X-ray diffraction, Raman, scanning electron microscopy, high resolution transmission electron microscopy and N₂ adsorption-desorption techniques. Experimental results indicated that iron nitrate catalyst had better iron dispersion three other iron salts. Iron nitrate was the most active catalyst among four iron salts. The low activity of iron in iron chloride-promoted samples was because the residual chlorine over iron surfaces prevent iron interaction with lignin functional groups.
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- Qiangu Yan
- Department of Sustainable Bioproducts, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39762, USA.
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- Forest Products Laboratory, USDA Forest Service, Madison, WI 53726, USA.
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- Department of Sustainable Bioproducts, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39762, USA.
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- Department of Sustainable Bioproducts, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39762, USA.
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- Forest Products Laboratory, USDA Forest Service, Madison, WI 53726, USA.
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Hoa LQ, Vestergaard MC, Tamiya E. Carbon-Based Nanomaterials in Biomass-Based Fuel-Fed Fuel Cells. Sensors (Basel) 2017; 17:E2587. [PMID: 29125564 DOI: 10.3390/s17112587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2017] [Revised: 11/05/2017] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Environmental and sustainable economical concerns are generating a growing interest in biofuels predominantly produced from biomass. It would be ideal if an energy conversion device could directly extract energy from a sustainable energy resource such as biomass. Unfortunately, up to now, such a direct conversion device produces insufficient power to meet the demand of practical applications. To realize the future of biofuel-fed fuel cells as a green energy conversion device, efforts have been devoted to the development of carbon-based nanomaterials with tunable electronic and surface characteristics to act as efficient metal-free electrocatalysts and/or as supporting matrix for metal-based electrocatalysts. We present here a mini review on the recent advances in carbon-based catalysts for each type of biofuel-fed/biofuel cells that directly/indirectly extract energy from biomass resources, and discuss the challenges and perspectives in this developing field.
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Pan M, Gu Y, Yun Y, Li M, Jin X, Wang S. Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Immunosensing. Sensors (Basel) 2017; 17:s17051041. [PMID: 28475158 PMCID: PMC5469646 DOI: 10.3390/s17051041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2017] [Revised: 04/10/2017] [Accepted: 05/03/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Electrochemical immunosensors resulting from a combination of the traditional immunoassay approach with modern biosensors and electrochemical analysis constitute a current research hotspot. They exhibit both the high selectivity characteristics of immunoassays and the high sensitivity of electrochemical analysis, along with other merits such as small volume, convenience, low cost, simple preparation, and real-time on-line detection, and have been widely used in the fields of environmental monitoring, medical clinical trials and food analysis. Notably, the rapid development of nanotechnology and the wide application of nanomaterials have provided new opportunities for the development of high-performance electrochemical immunosensors. Various nanomaterials with different properties can effectively solve issues such as the immobilization of biological recognition molecules, enrichment and concentration of trace analytes, and signal detection and amplification to further enhance the stability and sensitivity of the electrochemical immunoassay procedure. This review introduces the working principles and development of electrochemical immunosensors based on different signals, along with new achievements and progress related to electrochemical immunosensors in various fields. The importance of various types of nanomaterials for improving the performance of electrochemical immunosensor is also reviewed to provide a theoretical basis and guidance for the further development and application of nanomaterials in electrochemical immunosensors.
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- Mingfei Pan
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University of Science and Technolo, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University of Science and Technolo, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University of Science and Technolo, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University of Science and Technolo, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University of Science and Technolo, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University of Science and Technolo, Tianjin 300457, China.
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Yan X, Yang W, Shao Z, Yang S, Liu X. Triggering of apoptosis in osteosarcoma cells by graphene/single-walled carbon nanotube hybrids via the ROS-mediated mitochondrial pathway. J Biomed Mater Res A 2016; 105:443-453. [PMID: 27684494 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.35918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2016] [Revised: 09/11/2016] [Accepted: 09/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Carbon nanomaterials are increasingly significant in the biological and medical fields, especially becoming promising candidates in treating difficult and complicated disease. Graphene/single-walled carbon nanotubes (G/SWCNT) hybrids is 3D structure which has been constructed by combining 1D single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and 2D graphene. However, the effects of the nanomaterial on biological systems are limited. In this study, we report a systematic investigation of the cytotoxicity and in vivo biodistribution of G/SWCNT hybrids on osteosarcoma cells (HOS and U2OS). The CCK-8, neutral red, and lactic dehydrogenase assays demonstrated that the cytotoxicity of G/SWCNT hybrids exhibits a dose-dependent behavior on osteosarcoma cells. In our conditions, the hybrids were less cytotoxic than graphene and single-walled carbon nanotubes. The results also showed the apoptosis of osteosarcoma cells induced by G/SWCNT hybrids was through the increase of intracellular reactive oxygen species, the decrease of mitochondrial membrane potential, the alternation of apoptosis-related proteins, and then triggered the ROS-mediated mitochondrial pathway. Moreover, the in vivo biodistribution of G/SWCNT hybrids was observed by histological analysis of major organs in mice, and showed that organs were neither damaged nor inflammatory. This study demonstrated that G/SWCNT hybrids could serve as a potential platform in anticancer therapy. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part A: 105A: 443-453, 2017.
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- Xinxin Yan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wuhan Third Hospital, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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Yan X, Yang W, Shao Z, Yang S, Liu X. Graphene/single-walled carbon nanotube hybrids promoting osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells by activating p38 signaling pathway. Int J Nanomedicine 2016; 11:5473-5484. [PMID: 27799770 PMCID: PMC5077140 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s115468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Carbon nanomaterials are becoming increasingly significant in biomedical fields since they exhibit exceptional physicochemical and biocompatible properties. Today, the stem cells offer potentially new therapeutic approaches in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. However, the induction of differentiation into specific lineages remains challenging, which provoked us to explore the biomedical applications of carbon nanomaterials in stem cells. In this study, we investigated the interactions between graphene/single-walled carbon nanotube (G/SWCNT) hybrids and rat mesenchymal stem cells (rMSCs) and focused on the proliferation and differentiation of rMSCs treated with G/SWCNT hybrids. Cell viability and morphology were evaluated using cell counting kit-8 assay and immunofluorescence staining, respectively. Osteogenic differentiation evaluated by alkaline phosphatase activity of MSCs proved to be higher after treatment with G/SWCNT hybrids, and the mineralized matrix nodule formation was also enhanced. In addition, the expression levels of osteogenic-associated genes were upregulated, while the adipocyte-specific markers were downregulated. Consistent with these results, we illustrated that the effect of G/SWCNT hybrids on the process of osteogenic differentiation of rMSCs can be modulated by activating the p38 signaling pathway and inhibiting the extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 pathway. Nevertheless, our study suggests that carbon nanomaterials offer a promising platform for regenerative medicine in the near future.
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- Xinxin Yan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wuhan Third Hospital
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
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Situ SF, Samia ACS. Highly efficient antibacterial iron oxide@carbon nanochains from wüstite precursor nanoparticles. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2014; 6:20154-20163. [PMID: 25347201 DOI: 10.1021/am505744m] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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A new hydrothermal synthesis approach involving the carbonization of glucose in the presence of wüstite (FeO) nanoparticles is presented, which leads to the fabrication of rapidly acting and potent antibacterial agents based on iron oxide@carbon (IO@C) nanochains. By using nonmagnetic FeO precursor nanoparticles that slowly oxidize into the magnetic Fe3O4 crystal structure under hydrothermal conditions, we were able to prepare well-defined and short-length IO@C nanochains that are highly dispersed in aqueous media and readily interact with bacterial cells, leading to a complete loss in bacterial cell viability within short incubation times at minimal dosage. The smaller IO@C nanochains synthesized using the FeO precursor nanoparticles can reach above 2-fold enhancement in microbe-killing activity when compared to the larger nanochains fabricated directly from Fe3O4 nanoparticles. In addition, the synthesized IO@C nanochains can be easily isolated using an external magnet and be subsequently recycled to effectively eradicate Escherichia coli cells even after five separate treatment cycles.
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- Shu F Situ
- Department of Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University , 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, United States
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Chen YC, Huang XC, Luo YL, Chang YC, Hsieh YZ, Hsu HY. Non-metallic nanomaterials in cancer theranostics: a review of silica- and carbon-based drug delivery systems. Sci Technol Adv Mater 2013; 14:044407. [PMID: 27877592 PMCID: PMC5090318 DOI: 10.1088/1468-6996/14/4/044407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2013] [Accepted: 07/16/2013] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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The rapid development in nanomaterials has brought great opportunities to cancer theranostics, which aims to combine diagnostics and therapy for cancer treatment and thereby improve the healthcare of patients. In this review we focus on the recent progress of several cancer theranostic strategies using mesoporous silica nanoparticles and carbon-based nanomaterials. Silicon and carbon are both group IV elements; they have been the most abundant and significant non-metallic substances in human life. Their intrinsic physical/chemical properties are of critical importance in the fabrication of multifunctional drug delivery systems. Responsive nanocarriers constructed using these nanomaterials have been promising in cancer-specific theranostics during the past decade. In all cases, either a controlled texture or the chemical functionalization is coupled with adaptive properties, such as pH-, light-, redox- and magnetic field- triggered responses. Several studies in cells and mice models have implied their underlying therapeutic efficacy; however, detailed and long-term in vivo clinical evaluations are certainly required to make these bench-made materials compatible in real bedside circumstances.
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- Yu-Cheng Chen
- Department of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Molecular Science, National Chiao-Tung University, Tin-Ka-Pin Building R615B, No. 1001, Ta-Hsueh Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Molecular Science, National Chiao-Tung University, Tin-Ka-Pin Building R615B, No. 1001, Ta-Hsueh Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Molecular Science, National Chiao-Tung University, Tin-Ka-Pin Building R615B, No. 1001, Ta-Hsueh Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Molecular Science, National Chiao-Tung University, Tin-Ka-Pin Building R615B, No. 1001, Ta-Hsueh Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Molecular Science, National Chiao-Tung University, Tin-Ka-Pin Building R615B, No. 1001, Ta-Hsueh Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Molecular Science, National Chiao-Tung University, Tin-Ka-Pin Building R615B, No. 1001, Ta-Hsueh Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
- Institute of Molecular Science, National Chiao-Tung University, No. 1001, Ta-Hsueh Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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