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Morillas H, Gallego-Cartagena E, Upasen S. Metals, nonmetals and metalloids in cigarette smoke as hazardous compounds for human health. Sci Total Environ 2024; 923:171351. [PMID: 38432370 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171351] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Cigarette smoke contains many chemicals that are harmful to both smokers and non-smokers. Breathing just a little cigarette smoke can be harmful. There are >7000 chemicals in cigarette smoke, at least 250 are known to be harmful and many of them can cause cancer. Currently, many studies reported the types of harmful organic compounds in cigarette smoke; instead, there are almost no works that describe the presence of inorganic compounds. In this work, a cost-effective self-made passive sampler (SMPS) was tested as a tool to collect different types of particulate matter (PM) from cigarette smoke containing metals as hazardous compounds (HCs). To determine the nature of the metals, nonmetals and metalloids as HCs, a direct qualitative analysis of the particulate matter (PM) was conducted without developing any special sample preparation procedure. For that, non-invasive elemental (Scanning Electron Microscope coupled to Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry) and molecular (Raman microscopy) micro-spectroscopic techniques were used. Thanks to this methodology, it was possible to determine in deposited PM, the presence of metals such as Fe, Cr, Ni, Ti, Co, Sn, Zn, Ba, Al, Cu, Zr, Ce, Bi, etc. most of them as oxides but also embedded in different clusters with sulfates, aluminosilicates, even phosphates.
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- Héctor Morillas
- Department of Didactic of Mathematics, Experimental and Social Sciences, Faculty of Education and Sport, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain; Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, P.O. Box 644, 48080 Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, Calle 58 #55-66, 080002 Barranquilla, Colombia; Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, P.O. Box 644, 48080 Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Burapha University, 169 Long-Hard Bangsaen Road, Saensuk Sub-District, Muang District, Chonburi Province 20131, Thailand
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El-Semary MS, Belal F, El-Emam AA, Rabie Shehab El-Din EM, El-Masry AA. Ginseng root extract-mediated synthesis of monodisperse silver nanoparticles as a fluorescent probe for the spectrofluorometric determination of nilvadipine; Evaluation of remarkable anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and in-vitro cytotoxic activities. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2024; 311:124017. [PMID: 38354677 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124017] [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: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Nanoparticles are a boon for humanity because of their improved functionality and unlimited potential applications. Considering this significance, the proposed study introduced a simple, fast and eco-friendly method for synthesis of fluorescent silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) using Panax Ginseng root extract as a reducing and capping agent. Synthesis of Ag-NPs was performed in one step within three minutes utilizing microwave irradiation. The resulting Ag-NPs were characterized using various microscopic and spectroscopic techniques such as, Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), UV/Visible spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy(FTIR) and Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX). The prepared Ag-NPs, which act as a fluorescent nano-probe with an emission band at 416 nm after excitation at 331 nm, were used to assay nilvadipine (NLV) spectrofluorimetrically in its pharmaceutical dosage form with good sensitivity and reproducibility. The proposed study is based on the ability of NLV to quantitatively quench the native Ag-NPs fluorescence, forming a ground state complex as a result of static quenching and an inner filter mechanism. The suggested approach displayed a satisfactory linear relationship throughout a concentration range of 5.0 μM - 100.0 μM, with LOD and LOQ values of 1.18 μM and 3.57 μM, respectively. Validation of the suggested approach was examined in accordance with ICH recommendations. In addition, the anti-bacterial and anti-fungal activities of the prepared nanoparticles were investigated, and they demonstrated effective anti-microbial activities and opened a future prospective to combat future antibiotic resistance. Finally, in-vitro cytotoxicity assay of Ag-NPs against normal and cancerous human cell lines was studied using MTT assay. The results proved the potential use of the produced Ag-NPs as an adjunct to anticancer treatment or for drug delivery without significantly harming healthy human cells.
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- Mariam S El-Semary
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, 35516 Mansoura, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, 35516 Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, 35516 Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, 35516 Mansoura, Egypt.
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Wannaz ED, Medina R, Pardo SD, Medina GPB, Blanco A, Salazar MJ. Measurement of elements by portable x-ray fluorescence spectrometry for the study of adsorption processes: the case of Pb 2+adsorption on soybean straw biochar. Methods Appl Fluoresc 2024; 12:035005. [PMID: 38527374 DOI: 10.1088/2050-6120/ad379f] [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: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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This study evaluated the reliability of portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) in Pb2+adsorption kinetics and isotherm experiments using soybean straw biochar. The research aimed to compare pXRF results with those obtained through traditional atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS). Soybean straw biochar, produced at 400 °C, was employed as the adsorbent for Pb2+. The efficiency of adsorption was assessed using Langmuir and Freundlich models. The kinetics of Pb2+adsorption was analysed through pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order models. The pseudo-second-order model described the kinetics of Pb2+adsorption on biochar better than the pseudo-first order model. Importantly, the pXRF technique demonstrated comparable results to those of AAS, making it a reliable and resource-efficient method for studying Pb2+kinetics. The results of the isotherm analyses fit the Langmuir model, indicating a desirable and irreversible adsorption of Pb2+on biochar. PXRF measurements on biochar allowed simultaneous observations of Pb2+adsorption and K+and Ca2+desorption, highlighting ionic exchange as the primary adsorption mechanism. In conclusion, our results showcased the applicability of pXRF for Pb+2adsorption studies in biochars, offering a valuable alternative to traditional methods. The findings contribute to the understanding of biochar as an effective adsorbent for heavy metals, emphasizing the potential of pXRF for cost-effective and efficient environmental research. In this study, we present a novel and detailed procedure that will allow other researchers to continue their studies on Pb2+adsorption on biochar or similar matrices, significantly reducing the resources and time used and enabling the simultaneous study of the behavior of other ions participating in the process.
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- Eduardo D Wannaz
- Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal (IMBIV), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales (FCEFyN), Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal (IMBIV), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales (FCEFyN), Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal (IMBIV), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
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- Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal (IMBIV), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales (FCEFyN), Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal (IMBIV), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales (FCEFyN), Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal (IMBIV), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales (FCEFyN), Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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Sagawa M, Namura Y, Uchida Y, Miyama W, Nishimura S, Yoneyama T, Takamizawa T, Motoyoshi M. Changes in enamel hardness, wear resistance, surface texture, and surface crystal structure with glass ionomer cement containing BioUnion fillers. Dent Mater J 2024; 43:247-254. [PMID: 38382940 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2023-180] [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] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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This study investigated the potential of BioUnion filler containing glass ionomer cement (GIC) to enhance the properties of enamel surrounding restorations, with a specific focus on the effect on hardness. The hardness of the bovine enamel immersed in the cement was measured using Vickers hardness numbers. Following sliding and impact wear simulations, the enamel facets were examined using confocal-laser-scanning microscopy and scanning-electron microscopy. Surface properties were further analyzed using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD). A significant increase in Vickers hardness numbers was observed in the BioUnion filler GIC after 2 days. Furthermore, the mean depth of enamel facets treated with BioUnion filler GIC was significantly less than that of untreated facets. Characteristic XRD peaks indicating the presence of hydroxyapatite were also observed. Our findings imply that GIC with BioUnion fillers enhances the mechanical properties of the tooth surface adjacent to the cement.
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- Misuzu Sagawa
- Department of Orthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Orthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry
- Division of Clinical Research, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Orthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry
- Division of Clinical Research, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Orthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry
- Division of Clinical Research, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Orthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry
- Department of Oral Structural and Functional Biology, Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry
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- Department of Orthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry
- Department of Oral Structural and Functional Biology, Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Nihon University School of Dentistry
- Division of Biomaterials Science, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Orthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry
- Division of Clinical Research, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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Fayyaz A, Ali N, Umar ZA, Asghar H, Waqas M, Ahmed R, Ali R, Baig MA. CF-LIBS based elemental analysis of Saussurea simpsoniana medicinal plant: a study on roots, seeds, and leaves. ANAL SCI 2024; 40:413-427. [PMID: 38170424 DOI: 10.1007/s44211-023-00480-9] [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: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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The plant Saussurea Simpsoniana, which has been used in traditional medicine for its biocompatibility and abundant nutrients, offers a wide range of remedies. Local communities effectively utilize medicines derived from the plant's roots to treat various ailments such as bronchitis, rheumatic pain, and abdominal and nervous disorders. In this study, we present an elemental analysis of the chemical composition (wt%) of this medicinal plant using the laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) technique. In the air atmosphere, an Nd:YAG (Q-switched) laser operating at a wavelength of 532 nm is utilized to create plasma on the sample's surface. This laser has a maximum pulse energy of approximately 400 mJ and a pulse duration of 5 ns. A set of six miniature spectrometers, covering the wavelength range of 220-970 nm, was utilized to capture and record the optical emissions emitted by the plasma. The qualitative analysis of LIBS revealed the presence of 13 major and minor elements, including Al, Ba, C, Ca, Fe, H, K, Li, Mg, Na, Si, Sr, and Ti. Quantitative analysis was performed using calibration-free laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (CF-LIBS), ensuring local thermodynamical equilibrium (LTE) and optically thin plasma condition by considering plasma excitation temperature and electron number density. In addition, a comparison was made between the results obtained from CF-LIBS and those acquired through energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis.
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- Amir Fayyaz
- National Centre for Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan.
- Atomic and Molecular Physics Laboratory, Department of Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan.
- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, USA.
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- Department of Physics, Karakoram International University, Gilgit, 15100, Pakistan
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- National Centre for Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- National Centre for Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Mining and Geological Engineering, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85719, USA
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- National Centre for Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Atomic and Molecular Physics Laboratory, Department of Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- National Centre for Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
- Atomic and Molecular Physics Laboratory, Department of Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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Tareq MS, Hamad TK. In vitro studies the influence of Nd: YAG laser on dental enamels. Lasers Med Sci 2024; 39:64. [PMID: 38363355 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-024-04023-0] [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: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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The present work aimed at assessing chemical, topographical, and morphological changes induced by Nd : YAG laser treatment of dental enamels by means of energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Fifteen human enamel specimens were obtained, three of samples were kept untreated as a control while the others twelve samples were equally divided into four groups where each group have a three samples according to treating approach as: G1:(untreated);G2: (treated with Nd:YAG laser, 100 mJ/pulse,10 Hz/1064nm); G3(treated with Nd:YAG laser, 500 mJ/pulse, 10 Hz/1064nm); G4(treated with Nd:YAG laser 1000 mJ/pulse, 10 Hz/1064nm), and finally G5(treated with Nd:YAG laser, 1000 mJ/pulse, 10 Hz/532nm) respectively. Beside many craters and cracks, the AFM results showed fractures with depths of 19.23 nm, 174.7 nm, 216.9 nm, 207.4 nm and 156.5 nm and width of 559.2 nm, 833.4 nm, 1115 nm, 695.0 nm, and 5142 nm for all Groups respectively. The highest surface roughness was found in G5 with 111.4 nm while the lowest surface roughness was found in G1 to be 14.3 nm. The inside surface of the fissures was also rough. The SEM micrographs revealed modifications to the morphology. EDS was used to measure the phosphorous (P), calcium (Ca), oxygen (O), and carbon (C) percentages presented in crater areas and their surroundings, Ca, P, O, and C levels were observed to vary significantly at the crater and its rim, a lower percentage of C wt% were realized corresponding to laser treatment of 1000 mJ/Pulse laser energy. However, it was not feasible to recognize a specific chemical arrangement in the craters. It is also concluded that the higher depth and particular edge of ablated part when teeth were irradiated by laser with 1000 mJ/10Hz/1064nm.
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- Mays S Tareq
- Applied Science Department, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq.
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- Laser and Optoelectronics Department, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq
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Lakhloufi S, Labjar N, Labjar H, Serghini-Idrissi M, El Hajjaji S. Electrochemical behavior and surface stability of dental zirconia ceramics in acidic environments. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2024; 150:106288. [PMID: 38109814 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106288] [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: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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Dental zirconia ceramics, widely employed in dentistry for their biocompatibility and mechanical properties, face challenges in long-term viability within the oral cavity. This study focuses on analyzing the electrochemical behavior of a commercial dental zirconia ceramic type in acidic environments. Through extensive electrochemical investigations, including Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) and cyclic polarization resistance (Cpol), corrosion resistance was assessed. Despite indications of material dissolution, our results demonstrate significant corrosion resistance, as reflected in low corrosion current density (Icorr) values. Notably, the study reveals the development of a protective oxide layer at the ceramic-electrolyte interface, contributing to material stability. XRD analysis confirms the presence of stable crystallographic phases (t-ZrO2) even after exposure to acidic media. Surface characterizations utilizing scanning electron microscopy-energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) affirm minimal surface damage and maintained elemental composition. These findings illuminate the intricate electrochemical behavior of dental zirconia ceramics in challenging environments, underscoring their potential for durable dental restorations. This interdisciplinary research bridges dentistry and materials science, providing valuable insights for optimizing material properties and advancing dental materials and restorative techniques.
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- Soraya Lakhloufi
- Laboratory of Spectroscopy, Molecular Modeling, Materials, Nanomaterials, Water and Environment, CERNE2D, ENSAM, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Spectroscopy, Molecular Modeling, Materials, Nanomaterials, Water and Environment, CERNE2D, ENSAM, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco.
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- Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Mohammedia, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Spectroscopy, Molecular Modeling, Materials, Nanomaterials, Water and Environment, CERNE2D, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Spectroscopy, Molecular Modeling, Materials, Nanomaterials, Water and Environment, CERNE2D, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco
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Kouveliotis G, Dimitriadis K, Kourtis S, Zinelis S. Surface, microstructural and mechanical characterization of contemporary implant abutment screws. Dent Mater 2024; 40:219-226. [PMID: 37977992 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2023.11.002] [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: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of the present work was to evaluate six commercially available abutment screws by characterising roughness parameters, microstructure and mechanical properties. METHODS Six abutment screws from each implant system, were used. The surface roughness parameters (Sa, Sq, Ssk, Sku, Spk, Sk and Svk) were identified by an optical interferometric profiler. Microstructural observations and crystallographic analysis were performed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) equipped with an energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) device for elemental analysis and an X-ray diffractometer (XRD), respectively. The Martens Hardness (HM), Indentation Modulus (EIT), elastic index (ηIT) and Vickers hardness (HV) of all specimens were determined by instrumented indentation testing (IIT). The results were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey multiple-comparison tests (a=0.05). RESULTS EDX and XRD showed the abutment screws to be mixed α- and β-phase titanium alloys. Microstructural analysis revealed a fine homogeneous microstructure without porosity, consisting of fine dispersoid rods of β-phase embedded in a continuous α-phase matrix. Statistically significant differences were found among the mechanical properies and surface roughness parameters apart from Sq, Spk and Svk. CONCLUSIONS The tested abutment screws showed significant differences in the probed properties, and, thus, differences in their clinical behaviour are anticipated.
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- George Kouveliotis
- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Biomaterials, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Biomaterials, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
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Choi H, Phoulady A, Hoveida P, May N, Shahbazmohamadi S, Tavousi P. Automated, real-time material detection during ultrashort pulsed laser machining using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, for process tuning, end-pointing, and segmentation. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0290761. [PMID: 38215075 PMCID: PMC10786384 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
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The rapid, high-resolution material processing offered by ultrashort pulsed lasers enables a wide range of micro and nanomachining applications in a variety of disciplines. Complex laser processing jobs conducted on composite samples, require an awareness of the material type that is interacting with laser both for adjustment of the lasering process and for endpointing. This calls for real-time detection of the materials. Several methods such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and energy dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy (EDS) can be used for material characterization. However, these methods often need interruption of the machining process to transfer the sample to another instrument for inspection. Such interruption significantly increases the required time and effort for the machining task, acting as a prohibitive factor for many laser machining applications. Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a powerful technique that can be used for material characterization, by analyzing a signal that is generated upon the interaction of laser with matter, and thus, it can be considered as a strong candidate for developing an in-situ characterization method. In this work, we propose a method that uses LIBS in a feedback loop system for real time detection and decision making for adjustment of the lasering process on-the-fly. Further, use of LIBS for automated material segmentation, in the 3D image resulting from consecutive lasering and imaging steps, is showcased.
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- Hongbin Choi
- University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, United States of America
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- University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, United States of America
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- University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, United States of America
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- University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, United States of America
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- University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, United States of America
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Li HF, Pan ZC, Chen JM, Zeng LX, Xie HJ, Liang ZQ, Wang Y, Zeng NK. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Phlebopus portentosus polysaccharide and their antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticancer, and antimicrobial activities. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127579. [PMID: 37918606 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127579] [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: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by green synthesis from fungi polysaccharides are attracting increasing attention owing to their distinctive features and special applications in numerous fields. In this study, a cost-effective and environmentally friendly biosynthesizing AgNPs method with no toxic chemicals involved from the fruiting body polysaccharide of Phlebopus portentosus (PPP) was established and optimized by single factor experiment and response surface methodology. The optimum synthesis conditions of polysaccharide-AgNPs (PPP-AgNPs) were identified to be the reaction time of 140 min, reaction temperature of 94 °C, and the PPP: AgNO3 ratio of 1:11.5. Formation of PPP-AgNPs was indicated by visual detection of colour change from yellowish to yellowish brown. PPP-AgNPs were characterized by different methods and further evaluated for biological activities. That the Ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis.) spectroscopy displayed a sharp absorption peak at 420 nm confirmed the formation of AgNPs. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis detected the presence of various functional groups. The lattice indices of (111), (200), (220), and (331), which indicated a faced-centered-cubic of the Ag crystal structure of PPP-AgNPs, was confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and the particles were found to be spherical through high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) determined the presence of silver in PPP-AgNPs. The percentage relative composition of elements was determined as silver (Ag) 82.5 % and oxygen (O) 17.5 % for PPP-AgNPs, and did not exhibit any nitrogen peaks. The specific surface area of PPP-AgNPs was calculated to be 0.5750 m2/g with an average pore size of 24.33 nm by BET analysis. The zeta potential was -4.32 mV, which confirmed the stability and an average particle size of 64.5 nm was calculated through dynamic light scattering (DLS). PPP-AgNPs exhibited significant free radical scavenging activity against DPPH with an IC50 value of 0.1082 mg/mL. The MIC values of PPP-AgNPs for E. coli, S. aureus, C. albicans, C. glabrata, and C. parapsilosis are 0.05 mg/mL. The IC50 value of the inhibition of PPP-AgNPs against α-glucosidase was 11.1 μg/mL, while the IC50 values of PPP-AgNPs against HepG2 and MDA-MB-231 cell lines were calculated to be 14.36 ± 0.43 μg/mL and 40.05 ± 2.71 μg/mL, respectively. According to the evaluation, it can be concluded that these green-synthesized and eco-friendly PPP-AgNPs are helpful to improve therapeutics because of significant antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties to provide new possibilities for clinic applications.
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- Hong-Fu Li
- School of Pharmacy, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development on Tropical Herbs, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development on Tropical Herbs, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development on Tropical Herbs, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development on Tropical Herbs, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, China; College of Science, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development on Tropical Herbs, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development on Tropical Herbs, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, China.
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Merelli V, Caccia G, Mazzarelli D, Franceschetti L, Paciello O, Bonizzoni L, Caccianiga M, Campobasso C, Cattaneo C. Skin surface debris as an archive of environmental traces: an investigation through the naked eye, episcopic microscope, ED-XRF, and SEM-EDX. Int J Legal Med 2024; 138:123-137. [PMID: 37227490 PMCID: PMC10772008 DOI: 10.1007/s00414-023-03021-1] [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: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Traces from bodies can be of various nature, for example of biological or inorganic origin. Some of these historically have received more consideration than others in forensic practice. Samplings of gunshot residues or biological fluid traces are commonly standardized, whereas macroscopically invisible environmental traces are usually ignored. This paper simulated the interaction between a cadaver and a crime scene by placing skin samples on the ground of five different workplaces and inside the trunk of a car. Traces on samples were then investigated through different approaches: the naked eye, episcopic microscope, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (ED-XRF). The purpose is to provide the forensic scientist with the awareness of the value of debris on skin and then to highlight implications for forensic investigations. Results demonstrated that even naked eye observation can reveal useful trace materials, for defining the possible surrounding environment. As a next step, the episcopic microscope can increase the number of visible particulates and their analysis. In parallel, the ED-XRF spectroscopy can be useful to add a first chemical composition to the morphological data. Finally, the SEM-EDX analysis on small samples can provide the greatest morphological detail and the most complete chemical analysis, although limited, like the previous technique, to inorganic matrices. The analysis of debris on the skin, even with the difficulties due to the presence of contaminants, can provide information on the environments involved in criminal events that can add to the investigation framework.
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- Vera Merelli
- Labanof (Laboratorio Di Antropologia E Odontologia Forense), Sezione Di Medicina Legale, Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Per La Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Labanof (Laboratorio Di Antropologia E Odontologia Forense), Sezione Di Medicina Legale, Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Per La Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy.
- Dipartimento Di Medicina Sperimentale, Università Degli Studi Della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy.
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- Labanof (Laboratorio Di Antropologia E Odontologia Forense), Sezione Di Medicina Legale, Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Per La Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Labanof (Laboratorio Di Antropologia E Odontologia Forense), Sezione Di Medicina Legale, Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Per La Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Veterinaria E Produzioni Animali, Università Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Fisica Aldo Pontremoli, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Bioscienze, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Sperimentale, Università Degli Studi Della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Labanof (Laboratorio Di Antropologia E Odontologia Forense), Sezione Di Medicina Legale, Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Per La Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Hajira S, Vijitha JS, Dhoble SJ, Raju BDP, Reddy BS. Optical analysis of RE 3+ (RE = Eu,Tb):MgLa 2 V 2 O 9 nano-phosphors. LUMINESCENCE 2024; 39:e4612. [PMID: 37927204 DOI: 10.1002/bio.4612] [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: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Red and green rare-earth ion (RE3+ ) (RE = Eu, Tb):MgLa2 V2 O9 micro-powder phosphors were produced utilizing a standard solid-state chemical process. The X-ray diffraction examination performed on the phosphors showed that they were crystalline and had a monoclinic structure. The particles grouped together, as shown in the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images. Powder phosphors were examined using a variety of spectroscopic techniques, including photoluminescence (PL), Fourier-transform infrared, and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Brilliant red emission at 615 nm (5 D0 → 7 F2 ) having an excitation wavelength (λexci ) of 396 nm (7 F0 → 5 L6 ) and green emission at 545 nm (5 D4 → 7 F5 ) having an λexci = 316 nm (5 D4 → 7 F2 ) have both been seen in the emission spectra of Tb3+ :MgLa2 V2 O9 nano-phosphors. The emission mechanism that is raised in Eu3+ :MgLa2 V2 O9 and Tb3+ :MgLa2 V2 O9 powder phosphors has been explained in an energy level diagram.
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- Shaik Hajira
- Department of Physics, Government College for Men (A), Kadapa, India
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Kahandal A, Chaudhary S, Methe S, Nagwade P, Sivaram A, Tagad CK. Galactomannan polysaccharide as a biotemplate for the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles with photocatalytic, antimicrobial and anticancer applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126787. [PMID: 37690639 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126787] [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: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Biotemplates provide a facile, rapid, and environmentally benign route for synthesizing various nanostructured materials. Herein, Locust Bean Gum (LBG), a galactomannan polysaccharide, has been used as a biotemplate for synthesizing ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) for the first time. The composition, structure, morphology, and bandgap of ZnO were investigated by Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX), X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and UV-vis spectroscopy. XRD data showed single-phase crystalline hexagonal NPs. FTIR spectra confirmed the presence of M-O bonding in the sample. At a concentration of 0.5 mg/mL the NPs can degrade Rhodamine B under sunlight, displaying excellent photocatalytic activity. These NPs exhibited antimicrobial activity in both Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis. Significant cell death was observed at 500 μg/mL, 250 μg/mL, 125 μg/mL and 62.5 μg/mL of NP in breast cancer, ovarian cancer and lung cancer cell lines. Wound healing assay showed that the NPs significantly blocked the cell migration at a concentration as low as 62.5 μg/mL in all three cell lines. Further optimization of the nanostructure properties will make it a promising candidate in the field of nano-biotechnology and bioengineering owing to its wide range of potential applications.
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- Amol Kahandal
- MIT School of Bioengineering Sciences & Research, MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune, India
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- MIT School of Bioengineering Sciences & Research, MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune, India
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- MIT School of Bioengineering Sciences & Research, MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Shri Anand College, Pathardi, Ahmednagar, MH, India
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- MIT School of Bioengineering Sciences & Research, MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune, India.
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- MIT School of Bioengineering Sciences & Research, MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune, India.
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Ramirez I, Bertolini GR, Candemil AP, Sousa-Neto MD, Souza-Gabriel AE. Chemical and morphological analysis of dentin irradiated by different high-power lasers: a systematic review. Lasers Med Sci 2023; 38:255. [PMID: 37932490 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-023-03912-0] [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: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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PURPOSE This systematic review provides an overview of the main chemical and morphological alterations generated on dentin by different high-power lasers' irradiation. METHODS The review was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023394164) and PRISMA guidelines were followed. The search strategy was conducted on MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase (Elsevier), and Web of Science (Clarivate) databases. The eligibility criteria were established according to the PICOS strategy, focusing on in vitro and ex vivo studies that assessed the chemical and morphological changes in dentin using five high-power lasers: Nd:YAG (1064 nm), Er:YAG (2940 nm), Er, Cr:YSGG (2780 nm), diode (980 nm), and CO2 (10,600 nm). Publication range was from 2010 to 2022. Data was summarized in tables and risk of bias was assessed by QUIN tool. RESULTS The search resulted in 2255 matches and 57 studies composed the sample. The methods most used to assess the outcomes were scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and Raman. The studies presented "medium" and "low" risk of bias. The laser prevalently identified was the Er:YAG laser, associated with dentin ablation, absence of smear layer, and exposed tubules. The Nd:YAG laser generated vitreous surface and thermal damage, such as carbonization and cracks. The other lasers caused an irregular surface and no adverse thermal effects. Regarding the chemical structure, only the Er,Cr:YSGG laser caused collagen matrix reduction. The effects found were more intense with higher dosimetry. CONCLUSION Evidence available indicates that the irradiation of dentin with high-power lasers are related to morphological outcomes favorable to adhesive restorative procedures, with minimal changes in collagen matrix and mineral content. However, those observations should be carried carefully by clinicians and more clinical trials regarding the association of high-power laser irradiation and restorative procedure longevity are needed.
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- Iago Ramirez
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Avenida do Café, s/n - USP's campus, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Avenida do Café, s/n - USP's campus, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Avenida do Café, s/n - USP's campus, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Avenida do Café, s/n - USP's campus, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Avenida do Café, s/n - USP's campus, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil.
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Jerushah AS, Sherline JA, Robinson JA, Vinodha C, Shyla JM. Probing the effect of precursor concentration on the growth and properties of titanium dioxide nanocones for environment safe solar cells. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:97092-97101. [PMID: 37584800 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29187-0] [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: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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Environment friendly third-generation solar cells sensitized by dyes, quantum dots, and perovskites are seen as promising energy alternatives. Among the various strategies, employing one-dimensional nanostructures that exemplify the smallest dimension for efficient carrier transport rate from the active layer to electron transport layer (ETL) in photovoltaic devices is attempted in this work. We herein report the synthesis of well-aligned 1-D TiO2 nanocones as ETL for photovoltaic thin films by varying the precursor concentration (0.03 M, 0.04 M, 0.05 M) to track the evolution of growth. The hydrothermal approach is exploited to grow oriented rutile TiO2 nanocones on fluorine doped tin oxide (FTO) under neutral conditions. The examination of phase, crystallinity, morphology, and opto-electronic properties of the well-structured nanocone arrays is characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), ultra violet diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-DRS), Brunnauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis, and field-dependent dark and photoconductivity analysis. The XRD pattern confirms the formation of the tetragonal rutile phase. SEM micrographs and UV-DRS spectroscopy reveals that the length of the nanocones and the energy gap is found to be maximum for 0.04 M concentration with a well-defined excitation band at 316 nm. Significantly, a strong light-trapping effect that decreases the incident light reflections and correspondingly increases the light absorption is unveiled through photoconductive studies for the TiO2 nanocones at 0.04 M having a surface area of 81.767 m2/g. The investigation essentially suggests that the as-prepared one-dimensional nanostructures would serve as efficient photoanodes in environment safe third-generation solar cells.
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- Arokiaraj Shiny Jerushah
- Department of Physics, Energy Nanotechnology Centre (ENTeC), Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy (LIFE), Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, 600034, India
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- Department of Physics, Energy Nanotechnology Centre (ENTeC), Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy (LIFE), Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, 600034, India
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- Department of Physics, Energy Nanotechnology Centre (ENTeC), Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy (LIFE), Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, 600034, India
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- Department of Physics, Energy Nanotechnology Centre (ENTeC), Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy (LIFE), Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, 600034, India
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- Department of Physics, Energy Nanotechnology Centre (ENTeC), Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy (LIFE), Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, 600034, India.
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Lim H, Brueggemeyer MT, Transue WJ, Meier KK, Jones SM, Kroll T, Sokaras D, Kelemen B, Hedman B, Hodgson KO, Solomon EI. Kβ X-ray Emission Spectroscopy of Cu(I)-Lytic Polysaccharide Monooxygenase: Direct Observation of the Frontier Molecular Orbital for H 2O 2 Activation. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:16015-16025. [PMID: 37441786 PMCID: PMC10557184 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c04048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) catalyze the degradation of recalcitrant carbohydrate polysaccharide substrates. These enzymes are characterized by a mononuclear Cu(I) active site with a three-coordinate T-shaped "His-brace" configuration including the N-terminal histidine and its amine group as ligands. This study explicitly investigates the electronic structure of the d10 Cu(I) active site in a LPMO using Kβ X-ray emission spectroscopy (XES). The lack of inversion symmetry in the His-brace site enables the 3d/p mixing required for intensity in the Kβ valence-to-core (VtC) XES spectrum of Cu(I)-LPMO. These Kβ XES data are correlated to density functional theory (DFT) calculations to define the bonding, and in particular, the frontier molecular orbital (FMO) of the Cu(I) site. These experimentally validated DFT calculations are used to evaluate the reaction coordinate for homolytic cleavage of the H2O2 O-O bond and understand the contribution of this FMO to the low barrier of this reaction and how the geometric and electronic structure of the Cu(I)-LPMO site is activated for rapid reactivity with H2O2.
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- Hyeongtaek Lim
- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford University, Menlo Park, California 94025, United States
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- Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford University, Menlo Park, California 94025, United States
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- IFF Health and Biosciences, Palo Alto, California 94304, United States
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- Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford University, Menlo Park, California 94025, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
- Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford University, Menlo Park, California 94025, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
- Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford University, Menlo Park, California 94025, United States
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Kozlova Y, Kozlov S. Сhanges of trace elements in the cerebellum and their influence on the rats behavior in elevated plus maze in the acute period of mild blast-induced brain injury. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2023; 78:127189. [PMID: 37201369 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127189] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND In connection with the widespread use of explosive devices in military conflicts, in particular in Ukraine, is relevant to detect the biometals changes in the cerebellum and determine the presence of their influence on the behavior changes of rats in the elevated plus maze in the acute period of a mild blast-traumatic brain injury (bTBI). METHODS The selected rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: Group I - Experimental with bTBI (with an excess pressure of 26-36 kPa), Group II - Sham and Group III - Intact. Behavior studies was in the elevated plus maze. Brain spectral analysis was with using of energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis, after obtaining the quantitative mass fractions of biometals, the ratios of Cu/Fe, Cu/Zn, Zn/Fe were calculated and the data between the three groups were compared. RESULTS The results showed an increase in mobility in the experimental rats, which indicates functional disorders of the cerebellum in the form of maladaptation in space. Changes in cognitive activity also is an evidence of cerebellum suppression, which is indicated by changes in vertical locomotor activity. Grooming time was shortened. We established a significant increase in Cu/Fe and Zn/Fe ratios in the cerebellum, a decrease in Cu/Zn. CONCLUSIONS Changes in the Cu/Fe, Cu/Zn, and Zn/Fe ratios in the cerebellum correlate with impaired locomotor and cognitive activity in rats in the acute posttraumatic period. Accumulation of Fe on the 1st and 3rd day leads to disturbance of the Cu and Zn balance on the 7th day and starts a "vicious cycle" of neuronal damage. Cu/Fe, Cu/Zn, and Zn/Fe imbalances are secondary factors in the pathogenesis of brain damage as a result of primary bTBI.
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- Yuliia Kozlova
- Department of Pathological Anatomy, Forensic Medicine and Pathological Physiology, Dnipro State Medical University, st. Vernadskoho, 9, Dnipro, Ukraine.
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- Department of Pathological Anatomy, Forensic Medicine and Pathological Physiology, Dnipro State Medical University, st. Vernadskoho, 9, Dnipro, Ukraine
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P V, Liu X, Ramesh Babu R, Sathiya M, Salem Alsaiari N, Mohammed Alzahrani F, Tariq Nazir M, Elamurugu E, Zhang F. Chemically sprayed CdO: Cr thin films for formaldehyde gas detection and optoelectronic applications. Chemosphere 2023; 329:138535. [PMID: 37011820 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138535] [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: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Chromium (Cr) doped CdO films are chemically sprayed and are characterized by their optical, electrical, structural, and microstructural characteristics. The thickness of the films is determined by spectroscopic ellipsometry. The cubic crystal structure with a superior growth along (111) plane of the spray-deposited films is confirmed from the powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. XRD studies also suggested that some of the Cd2+ ions were substituted by Cr3+ ions, and the solubility of Cr in CdO is minimal, to be around ∼0.75 wt%. The analysis by atomic force microscopy shows uniform distribution of grains throughout the surface, whose roughness is varied from 33 to 13.9 nm concerning Cr-doping concentration. The microstructures from the field emission scanning electron microscope reveal a smooth surface. The elemental composition is examined using an energy dispersive spectroscope. The micro-Raman studies carried out in room temperature endorse the presence of metal oxide (Cd-O) bond vibrations. Transmittance spectra are obtained using UV-vis-NIR spectrophotometer, and the band gap values are estimated from the absorption coefficient. The films show high optical transmittance (>75%) in vis-NIR region. A maximum optical band gap of 2.35 eV is obtained from 1.0 wt% Cr-doping. The electrical measurement (Hall analysis) confirmed the degeneracy nature and n-type semi-conductivity. The carrier density, carrier mobility, and dc-conductivity are increased for higher Cr-dopant percentage. High mobility (85 cm2V-1s-1) is observed for 0.75 wt% Cr-doping. The 0.75 wt% Cr-doping show a remarkable response to formaldehyde gas (74.39%).
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- Velusamy P
- School of Physics and Electronic Information, Yan'an University, Yan'an, 716000, China; Department of Physics, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Thiruparankundram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625015, India
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- School of Physics and Electronic Information, Yan'an University, Yan'an, 716000, China; Department of Materials Physics, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMTS), Thandalam, Chennai, 602105, Tamilnadu, India.
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- Crystal Growth and Thin Films Laboratory, Department of Physics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 620024, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Thiagarajar College, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 625009, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P. O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P. O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- IDARE Laboratory, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, 603 203, Tamilnadu, India
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- School of Physics and Electronic Information, Yan'an University, Yan'an, 716000, China.
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Sarker SK, Pownceby MI, Bruckard W, Haque N, Bhuiyan M, Pramanik BK. Unlocking the potential of sulphide tailings: A comprehensive characterization study for critical mineral recovery. Chemosphere 2023; 328:138582. [PMID: 37023909 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138582] [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: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Sulphide tailings are a major environmental concern due to acid mine drainage and heavy metal leaching, with costly treatments that lack economic benefits. Reprocessing these wastes for resource recovery can address pollution while creating economic opportunities. This study aimed to evaluate the potential for critical mineral recovery by characterizing sulphide tailings from a Zn-Cu-Pb mining site. Advanced analytical tools, such as electron microprobe analysis (EMPA) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM)-based energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), were utilized to determine the physical, geochemical, and mineralogical properties of the tailings. The results showed that the tailings were fine-grained (∼50 wt% below 63 μm) and composed of Si (∼17 wt%), Ba (∼13 wt%), and Al, Fe, and Mn (∼6 wt%). Of these, Mn, a critical mineral, was analyzed for recovery potential, and it was found to be largely contained in rhodochrosite (MnCO3) mineral. The metallurgical balance revealed that ∼93 wt% of Mn was distributed in -150 + 10 μm size fractions containing 75% of the total mass. Additionally, the mineral liberation analysis indicated that Mn-grains were primarily liberated below 106 μm size, suggesting the need for light grinding of above 106 μm size to liberate the locked Mn minerals. This study demonstrates the potential of sulphide tailings as a source for critical minerals, rather than being a burden, and highlights the benefits of reprocessing them for a resource recovery to address both environmental and economic concerns.
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- Shuronjit Kumar Sarker
- Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Discipline, School of Engineering, RMIT University, VIC, 3001, Australia
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- CSIRO Mineral Resources, Clayton South, Melbourne, VIC 3169, Australia
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- CSIRO Mineral Resources, Clayton South, Melbourne, VIC 3169, Australia
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- CSIRO Mineral Resources, Clayton South, Melbourne, VIC 3169, Australia
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- Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Discipline, School of Engineering, RMIT University, VIC, 3001, Australia
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- Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Discipline, School of Engineering, RMIT University, VIC, 3001, Australia.
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Xu D, Zhang G, Ni X, Wang B, Sun H, Yu Y, Mosa AA, Yin X. Effect of different aging treatments on the transport of nano-biochar in saturated porous media. Chemosphere 2023; 323:138272. [PMID: 36863628 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Widely used for soil amendment, carbon sequestration, and remediation of contaminated soils, biochars (BCs) inevitably produce a large number of nanoparticles with relatively high mobility. Geochemical aging alters chemical structure of these nanoparticles and thus affect their colloidal aggregation and transport behavior. In this study, the transport of ramie derived nano-BCs (after ball-milling) was investigated by different aging treatments (i.e., photo (PBC) and chemical aging (NBC)) as well as the managing BC under different physicochemical factors (i.e., flow rates, ionic strengths (IS), pH, and coexisting cations). Consequences of the column experiments indicated aging promoted the mobility of the nano-BCs. Compared to the nonaging BC, consequences of spectroscopic analysis demonstrated the aging BCs exhibited a number of tiny corrosion pores. Both of these aging treatments contribute to a more negative zeta potential and a higher dispersion stability of the nano-BCs, which is caused by the abundance of O-functional groups. Also the specific surface area and mesoporous volume of both aging BCs increased significantly, with the increase being more pronounced for NBC. The breakthrough curves (BTCs) obtained for the three nano-BCs were modelled by the advection-dispersion equation (ADE), which included first-order deposition and release terms. The ADE revealed high mobility of aging BCs, which meant their retention in saturated porous media was reduced. This work contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the transport of aging nano-BCs in the environment.
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- Duo Xu
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China; Administrative Committee of Shizuishan High Tech Industrial Development Zone, Shizuishan, Gansu, 753000, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China
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- Soils Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, 35516, Mansoura, Egypt
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China.
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Lerma M, Cantu J, Banu KS, Gardea-Torresdey JL. Environmental assessment in fine jewelry in the U.S.-Mexico's Paso del Norte region: A qualitative study via X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Sci Total Environ 2023; 863:161004. [PMID: 36543270 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.161004] [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: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Heavy metal contamination in raw materials has spread widely in the United States. The high increased number of recalls in consumer products and the lack of stricter regulations in the raw materials to be used in the jewelry industry have raised concerns among consumers. Studies in low-cost jewelry have shown the presence and high content of heavy metals; this environmental problem led to a child's death after swallowing a charm containing elevated levels of lead (Pb). Exposure to heavy metals, through inhalation, mouth, and skin contact, causes adverse health effects in children and adults. Exposure to lead affects mainly the nervous system and brain development; exposure to cadmium (Cd) causes damage to liver, kidneys, and lungs, and potentially leads to cancer; exposure to nickel (Ni) causes severe dermatitis. Thus, the importance and impact of studies of this nature cannot be overstated. As heavy metal contamination has increased in the United States, this research fills an important knowledge gap between previous studies conducted on low-cost jewelry and fine jewelry. In this study, conducted in the Paso del Norte region, one hundred and forty-three pieces of fine jewelry were evaluated for the presence of heavy metals using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy. Our study showed that 61 samples (42.7 %) exhibited the presence of Ni in the metal alloy, prevailing in jewelry pieces with lower percentage of gold. Eighteen samples showed the presence of Pb in gemstones, 11 pieces of these samples (7.7 % total) had <33.3 % gold (≤10 K); however, none of the samples showed the presence of Pb in the metal alloy. Further research is needed to evaluate the bioaccessibility of Pb in these gemstones, which may pose a potential health hazard to children and adults in the US Paso del Norte region and throughout the world.
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- Maricarmen Lerma
- Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Ph.D. Program, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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- Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Ph.D. Program, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968, USA; Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968, USA.
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Emamian S, Ireland KA, Purohit V, McWhorter KL, Maximova O, Allen W, Jensen S, Casa DM, Pushkar Y, Davis KM. X-ray Emission Spectroscopy of Single Protein Crystals Yields Insights into Heme Enzyme Intermediates. J Phys Chem Lett 2023; 14:41-48. [PMID: 36566390 PMCID: PMC9990082 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c03018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Enzyme reactivity is often enhanced by changes in oxidation state, spin state, and metal-ligand covalency of associated metallocofactors. The development of spectroscopic methods for studying these processes coincidentally with structural rearrangements is essential for elucidating metalloenzyme mechanisms. Herein, we demonstrate the feasibility of collecting X-ray emission spectra of metalloenzyme crystals at a third-generation synchrotron source. In particular, we report the development of a von Hamos spectrometer for the collection of Fe Kβ emission optimized for analysis of dilute biological samples. We further showcase its application in crystals of the immunosuppressive heme-dependent enzyme indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase. Spectra from protein crystals in different states were compared with relevant reference compounds. Complementary density functional calculations assessing covalency support our spectroscopic analysis and identify active site conformations that correlate to high- and low-spin states. These experiments validate the suitability of an X-ray emission approach for determining spin states of previously uncharacterized metalloenzyme reaction intermediates.
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- Sahand Emamian
- Department of Physics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL 60439, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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Hayat P, Khan I, Rehman A, Jamil T, Hayat A, Rehman MU, Ullah N, Sarwar A, Alharbi AA, Dablool AS, Daudzai Z, Alamri AS, Alhomrani M, Aziz T. Myogenesis and Analysis of Antimicrobial Potential of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) against Pathogenic Bacteria. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28020637. [PMID: 36677695 PMCID: PMC9863364 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28020637] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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The widespread and indiscriminate use of broad-spectrum antibiotics leads to microbial resistance, which causes major problems in the treatment of infectious diseases. However, advances in nanotechnology have opened up new domains for the synthesis and use of nanoparticles against multidrug-resistant pathogens. The traditional approaches for nanoparticle synthesis are not only expensive, laborious, and hazardous but also have various limitations. Therefore, new biological approaches are being designed to synthesize economical and environmentally friendly nanoparticles with enhanced antimicrobial activity. The current study focuses on the isolation, identification, and screening of metallotolerant fungal strains for the production of silver nanoparticles, using antimicrobial activity analysis and the characterization of biologically synthesized silver nanoparticles by X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectroscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In total, 11 fungal isolates were isolated and screened for the synthesis of AgNPs, while the Penicillium notatum (K1) strain was found to be the most potent, demonstrating biosynthetic ability. The biologically synthesized silver nanoparticles showed excellent antibacterial activity against the bacteria Escherichia coli (ATCC10536), Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC9144), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC10145), Enterococcus faecalis, and Listeria innocua (ATCC13932). Furthermore, three major diffraction peaks in the XRD characterization, located at the 2θ values of 28.4, 34.8, 38.2, 44, 64, and 77°, confirmed the presence of AgNPs, while elemental composition analysis via EDX and spherical surface topology with a scanning electron microscope indicated that its pure crystalline nature was entirely composed of silver. Thus, the current study indicates the enhanced antibacterial capability of mycologically synthesized AgNPs, which could be used to counter multidrug-resistant pathogens.
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- Palwasha Hayat
- Department of Microbiology, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology, Havelian 22010, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology, Havelian 22010, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology, Havelian 22010, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology, Havelian 22010, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology, Havelian 22010, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology, Havelian 22010, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology, Havelian 22010, Pakistan
- Food and Biotechnology Research Center, PCSIR Labs Complex Lahore, Lahore 54600, Pakistan
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- Food and Biotechnology Research Center, PCSIR Labs Complex Lahore, Lahore 54600, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Public Health, Health Sciences College Al-Leith, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 24382, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Bioresource and Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Food & Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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Kopecny LR, Biazik JM, Coroneo MT. Electron Microscopy and Elemental Analysis of Defective Drysdale Nucleus Manipulator Instruments Implicated in Surgical Complications. Am J Ophthalmol 2023; 245:102-114. [PMID: 36103900 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2022.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To analyze microtopography of 5 reusable Drysdale nucleus manipulator (DNM) paddled tips for sharp defects and evaluate their elemental composition to determine probable source, investigating 2 instruments (DNM 1 and 4) implicated in causing posterior capsule rupture (PCR) and 3 instruments with sharp edges identified by finger-tip interrogation intraoperatively. DESIGN Experimental laboratory investigation. METHODS DNM paddled tips were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to evaluate for sharp surface defects (number, dimensions), and subsequently energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS) performed on sharp defects to determine their elemental composition. RESULTS All reused DNMs analyzed (5 of 5) had significant structural defects on SEM analysis including sharp burrs, cavities and indentations, surface debris or residues, and roughening, compared to the new instrument (DNM 3, control) which had no defects. DNM 1 had 2 sharp defects, a larger 14 × 76-µm one and a craterlike 167 × 220-µm defect containing debris. EDS found that DNM 2 had 3 of 4 burrs composed mainly of carbon, the fourth of mixed composition (calcium, sulfur, oxygen); DNM 4 had 1 small burr, EDS significant for carbon; DNM 5 had 3 prominent burrs, the largest of 20 × 28 µm, 2 composed of aluminum, and some carbon residue. DNM 6 had 1 burr composed of aluminum and 3 prominent cavity defects, the largest covering 781 µm2. CONCLUSION Reusable DNMs are widely used in cataract surgery. Sharp carbon- or aluminum-containing burrs were detected on all reused instruments analyzed together with 1 burr of mixed composition, originating from (1) organic residues, (2) instrument fragments, or (3) salt and contaminant deposits. Sharp defects may contribute to capsular damage including PCR, and residues may pose other safety concerns. Therefore, we support development of a quality, reliable single-use alternative instrument and further encourage careful inspection of all reusable instruments principally by finger-tip interrogation for sharp edges preuse.
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- Lloyd R Kopecny
- From the School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales Sydney (L.R.K.).
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- Electron Microscope Unit, Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre, University of New South Wales Sydney (J.M.B.)
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- and Department of Ophthalmology, Prince of Wales Hospital (M.T.C.), Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Mutlu C, Özer-Atakoğlu Ö, Erbaş M, Yalçın MG. Advances in the Elemental Composition Analysis of Propolis Samples from Different Regions of Turkey by X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:435-443. [PMID: 35169951 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03152-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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In this study, it was aimed to determine the elemental composition of 47 propolis samples collected from different regions of Turkey by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. According to the results, the most abundant elements in propolis samples were the Ca, K, and Si with the mean values as 1556, 1383, and 731 mg/kg, respectively. Additionally, there were high degrees of positive and strong correlations of Al with S (0.925) and Fe (0.926) and Ca with Mg (0.970). According to cluster analysis results, the Aegean, Marmara, and Mediterranean regions showed strong similarities, whereas Southeastern Anatolia propolis samples were remarkably different. The elements considered as toxic for human and environmental health such as Mn, Ni, Pb, Sn, and W were at the trace amounts as < 10 mg/kg. When assuming 1 g raw propolis is consumed daily by a 60-kg adult, the analyzed propolis samples were not a source carrying the negative effects of these elements. However, they could be an indicator of environmental pollution.
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- Ceren Mutlu
- Food Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
- Food Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Balıkesir University, Balıkesir, Turkey
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- Geological Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Food Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey.
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- Geological Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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Lead chromate was commonly employed as a pigment in coloured road markings until restrictions led to the development of safer alternatives. In this study, the presence and concentrations of Pb and Cr have been determined in 236 road paints of various colours sampled from streets, highways, footways and carparks from eleven European countries. According to energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, Pb was detected (>10 mg kg-1) in 148 samples at concentrations up to 17.2% by weight, and above 1000 mg kg-1 yellow was the dominant paint colour. Lead concentrations on an area basis varied from 0.02 to 8.46 mg cm-2 and the metal was located at different depths amongst the samples, suggesting that formulations had been painted both recently and historically (and overpainted). Chromium was detected (>5 to 50 mg kg-1) in 81 samples at concentrations between 20 and 20,000 mg kg-1 and most often in yellow paints, and concentrations co-varied with those of Pb. These observations, and results of scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry, suggested that heterogeneously dispersed PbCrO4 was the dominant, but not the only, Pb-based pigment in the samples. Although there were significant international differences in frequency of Pb detection and median Pb concentrations, overall, and despite various, albeit complex, regulations, recent or extant road paint pigmented with Pb and Cr remains a pervasive environmental problem and a potential health risk in many European countries.
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- Andrew Turner
- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK.
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- Department F.-A. Forel, University of Geneva, Boulevard Carl-Vogt 66, CH-1205, Geneva, Switzerland.
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Meyer F, Hauschild D, Benkert A, Blum M, Yang W, Reinert F, Heske C, Zharnikov M, Weinhardt L. Resonant Inelastic Soft X-ray Scattering and X-ray Emission Spectroscopy of Solid Proline and Proline Solutions. J Phys Chem B 2022; 126:10185-10193. [PMID: 36418225 PMCID: PMC9744097 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.2c06557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The amino group of proline is part of a pyrrolidine ring, which makes it unique among the proteinogenic amino acids. To unravel its full electronic structure, proline in solid state and aqueous solution is investigated using X-ray emission spectroscopy and resonant inelastic soft X-ray scattering. By controlling the pH value of the solution, proline is studied in its cationic, zwitterionic, and anionic configurations. The spectra are analyzed within a "building-block principle" by comparing with suitable reference molecules, i.e., acetic acid, cysteine, and pyrrolidine, as well as with spectral calculations based on density functional theory. We find that the electronic structure of the carboxyl group of proline is very similar to that of other amino acids as well as acetic acid. In contrast, the electronic structure of the amino group is significantly different and strongly influenced by the ring structure of proline.
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- Frank Meyer
- Experimentelle
Physik VII, Universität Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), 4505 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-4003, United States
- Institute
for Photon Science and Synchrotron Radiation (IPS), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
- Institute
for Chemical Technology and Polymer Chemistry (ITCP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Engesserstraße 18/20, 76128 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Experimentelle
Physik VII, Universität Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
- Institute
for Chemical Technology and Polymer Chemistry (ITCP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Engesserstraße 18/20, 76128 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), 4505 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-4003, United States
- Advanced
Light Source (ALS), Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Chemical
Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Advanced
Light Source (ALS), Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Experimentelle
Physik VII, Universität Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), 4505 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-4003, United States
- Institute
for Photon Science and Synchrotron Radiation (IPS), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
- Institute
for Chemical Technology and Polymer Chemistry (ITCP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Engesserstraße 18/20, 76128 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Applied
Physical Chemistry, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 253, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), 4505 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-4003, United States
- Institute
for Photon Science and Synchrotron Radiation (IPS), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
- Institute
for Chemical Technology and Polymer Chemistry (ITCP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Engesserstraße 18/20, 76128 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Dao E, Clavijo Jordan MV, Geraki K, Martins AF, Chirayil S, Sherry AD, Farquharson MJ. Using micro-synchrotron radiation x-ray fluorescence (µ-SRXRF) for trace metal imaging in the development of MRI contrast agents for prostate cancer imaging. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2022; 74:127054. [PMID: 35939923 PMCID: PMC9940726 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2022.127054] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Contrast agents (CA) are administered in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) clinical exams to measure tissue perfusion, enhance image contrast between adjacent tissues, or provide additional biochemical information in molecular MRI. The efficacy of a CA is determined by the tissue distribution of the agent and its concentration in the extracellular space of all tissues. METHODS In this work, micro-synchrotron radiation x-ray fluorescence (µ-SRXRF) was used to examine and characterize a gadolinium-based zinc-sensitive agent (GdL2) currently under development for detection of prostate cancer (PCa) by MRI. Prostate tissue samples were collected from control mice and mice with known PCa after an MRI exam that included injection of GdL2. The samples were raster scanned to investigate trends in Zn, Gd, Cu, Fe, S, P, and Ca. RESULTS Significant Zn and Gd co-localization was observed in both healthy and malignant tissues. In addition, a marked decrease in Zn was found in the lateral lobe of the prostate obtained from mice with PCa. CONCLUSION We demonstrate here that µ-SRXRF is a useful tool for monitoring the distribution of several elements including Zn and Gd in animal models of cancer. The optimized procedures for tissue preparation, processing, data collection, and analysis are described.
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- E Dao
- Department of Physics & Astronomy, McMaster University, 1280 Main St. W., Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada; Cluster of Excellence iFIT (EXC 2180) "Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed Tumor Therapies", University of Tuebingen, 72076, Germany.
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- Advanced Imaging Research Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, United States; Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, United States; Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Charlestown, MA 02129, United States; Cluster of Excellence iFIT (EXC 2180) "Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed Tumor Therapies", University of Tuebingen, 72076, Germany
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- Diamond Light Source, Harwell, Didcot OX11 0DE, United Kingdom; Cluster of Excellence iFIT (EXC 2180) "Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed Tumor Therapies", University of Tuebingen, 72076, Germany
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- Advanced Imaging Research Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, United States; Werner Siemens Imaging Center, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen 72076, Germany; Cluster of Excellence iFIT (EXC 2180) "Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed Tumor Therapies", University of Tuebingen, 72076, Germany
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- Advanced Imaging Research Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, United States; Cluster of Excellence iFIT (EXC 2180) "Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed Tumor Therapies", University of Tuebingen, 72076, Germany
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- Advanced Imaging Research Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, United States; Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, United States; Cluster of Excellence iFIT (EXC 2180) "Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed Tumor Therapies", University of Tuebingen, 72076, Germany; Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, United States
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- Cluster of Excellence iFIT (EXC 2180) "Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed Tumor Therapies", University of Tuebingen, 72076, Germany; School of Interdisciplinary Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
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Zhang X, Wells EM, Specht AJ, Weisskopf MG, Weuve J, Nie LH. In vivo quantification of strontium in bone among adults using portable x-ray fluorescence. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2022; 74:127077. [PMID: 36155421 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2022.127077] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Bone strontium (Sr) is a reliable biomarker for studying related bone health outcomes and the effectiveness of Sr supplements in osteoporosis disease treatment. In this study, we evaluated the sensitivity of portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology for in vivo bone Sr quantification among adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sr-doped bone-equivalent phantoms were used for system calibration. Using the portable XRF, we measured bone Sr levels in vivo in mid-tibia bone in 76 adults, 38-95 years of age, living in Indiana, US; we also analyzed bone data of 29 adults, 53-82 years of age, living in Shanghai, China. The same portable XRF device and system settings were used in measuring their mid-tibia bone. We compared bone Sr concentrations by sex, age, and recruitment site. We also used multiple linear regression model to estimate the association of age with bone Sr concentration, adjusting for sex and recruitment site. RESULTS The uncertainty of in vivo individual measurement increased with higher soft tissue thickness overlying bone, and it ranged from 1.0 ug/g dry bone (ppm) to 2.4 ppm with thickness ranging from 2 to 7 mm, with a measurement time of 5 min. Geometric mean (95% confidence interval (CI)) of the bone Sr concentration was 79.1 (70.1, 89.3) ppm. After adjustment for recruitment site and sex, an increase in five years of age was associated with a 8.9% (95% CI: 2.5%, 15.6%) increase in geometric mean bone Sr concentration. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Sr concentrations were consistently well above detection limits of the portable XRF, and exhibited an expected increase with age. These data suggest that the portable XRF can be a valuable technology to quantify Sr concentration in bone, and in the study of Sr-related health outcomes among adults, such as bone mineral density (BMD) and bone fracture risk.
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- Xinxin Zhang
- School of Health Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; Department of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers-Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- School of Health Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- School of Health Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- School of Health Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
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Filella M, Brazard J, Adachi TBM, Turner A. Hazardous chemical elements in cleaning cloths, a potential source of microfibres. Sci Total Environ 2022; 846:157419. [PMID: 35850331 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157419] [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: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Although potentially hazardous chemical elements (e.g., Cu, Cr, Pb, Sb, Ti, Zn) have been studied in clothing textiles, their presence in cleaning textiles is unknown. In this study, 48 cleaning cloth products (consisting of 81 individual samples) purchased in Europe, and consisting of synthetic (petroleum-based), semi-synthetic or natural fibres or combinations of these different types, have been analysed for 16 chemical elements by X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry. Titanium was detected in most cases (median and maximum concentrations ~3700 and 12,400 mg kg-1, respectively) and Raman microspectroscopy revealed that TiO2 was present as anatase. Barium, Br, Cr, Cu, Fe and Zn were frequently detected over a range of concentrations, reflecting the presence of various additives, and Sb was present at concentrations up to about 200 mg kg-1 in samples containing polyester as catalytic residue from the polymerisation process. Lead was detected as a contaminant in four samples and at concentrations below 10 mg kg-1. Overall, the range of the chemical element profiles and concentrations was similar to those for clothing materials published in the literature, suggesting that broadly the same additives, materials and processes are employed to manufacture cloths and clothing textiles. The mechanisms by which potentially hazardous chemical elements are released into the environment with microfibres or mobilised into soluble or nano-particulate forms remain to be explored.
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- Montserrat Filella
- Department F.-A. Forel, University of Geneva, Boulevard Carl-Vogt 66, CH-1205 Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Geneva, Sciences II, 30 Quai Ernest Ansermet, CH-1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Geneva, Sciences II, 30 Quai Ernest Ansermet, CH-1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK
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Colboc H, Bazin D, Reguer S, Lucas IT, Moguelet P, Amode R, Jouanneau C, Soria A, Chasset F, Amsler E, Pecquet C, Aractingi S, Bellot-Gurlet L, Deschamps L, Descamps V, Kluger N. Chemical characterization of inks in skin reactions to tattoo. J Synchrotron Radiat 2022; 29:1436-1445. [PMID: 36345752 PMCID: PMC9641572 DOI: 10.1107/s1600577522008165] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Skin reactions are well described complications of tattooing, usually provoked by red inks. Chemical characterizations of these inks are usually based on limited subjects and techniques. This study aimed to determine the organic and inorganic composition of inks using X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF), X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XANES) and Raman spectroscopy, in a cohort of patients with cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions to tattoo. A retrospective multicenter study was performed, including 15 patients diagnosed with skin reactions to tattoos. Almost half of these patients developed skin reactions on black inks. XRF identified known allergenic metals - titanium, chromium, manganese, nickel and copper - in almost all cases. XANES spectroscopy distinguished zinc and iron present in ink from these elements in endogenous biomolecules. Raman spectroscopy showed the presence of both reported (azo pigments, quinacridone) and unreported (carbon black, phtalocyanine) putative organic sensitizer compounds, and also defined the phase in which Ti was engaged. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this paper reports the largest cohort of skin hypersensitivity reactions analyzed by multiple complementary techniques. With almost half the patients presenting skin reaction on black tattoo, the study suggests that black modern inks should also be considered to provoke skin reactions, probably because of the common association of carbon black with potential allergenic metals within these inks. Analysis of more skin reactions to tattoos is needed to identify the relevant chemical compounds and help render tattoo ink composition safer.
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- Hester Colboc
- Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Rothschild, Service de Gériatrie-Plaies et Cicatrisation, Paris, France
- Sorbonne Université, UPMC Paris 06, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Unité Mixte de Recherche S 1155, F-75020 Paris, France
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- Institut de Chimie Physique, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France
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- DiffAbs Beamline, Synchrotron SOLEIL, L’Orme des Merisiers, Départementale 128, 91190 Saint-Aubin, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Laboratoire Lise UMR 8235, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Tenon, Anatomie et Cytologie Pathologiques, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, UPMC Paris 06, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Unité Mixte de Recherche S 1155, F-75020 Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Tenon, Service de Dermatologie-Allergologie, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Tenon, Service de Dermatologie-Allergologie, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Tenon, Service de Dermatologie-Allergologie, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Tenon, Service de Dermatologie-Allergologie, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Hôpital Cochin, Service de Dermatologie, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Hôpital Bichat, Service d’Anatomie et Cytologie Pathologique, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Hôpital Bichat, Service de Dermatologie, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Hôpital Bichat, Service de Dermatologie, Paris, France
- Department of Dermatology, Allergology and Venereology, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Huang Q, He B, Cai Z, Huang Q. The Significance of Nanomineral Particles during the Growth Process of Polymetallic Nodules in the Western Pacific Ocean. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:13972. [PMID: 36360855 PMCID: PMC9657869 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192113972] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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As a huge reservoir of economic metallic elements, oceanic polymetallic nodules have important strategic significance and are one of the main research objects in marine geology, especially their formation process and genetic mechanism. In this study, polymetallic nodules from the cobalt-rich crust exploration contract area in the Western Pacific Ocean were taken as the research object. Optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) were used for observation and testing. The results indicate that many nanomineral particles, mainly composed of Fe and Mn, developed in polymetallic nodules from the western Pacific Ocean. The solid-liquid interface process of nanomineral particles plays an important role in the growth and evolution of nodules. We propose that the growth process of polymetallic nodules in the western Pacific Ocean can be divided into three stages. First, terrigenous detritus nucleates, and nanomineral particles composed of Fe, Mn, and other elements form, aggregate and attach to the core to form the initial shell. Second, a dense layer of the shell forms under stable conditions. In the third stage, the redox conditions of the nodules change, and the polymetallic nodules experience a variety of interface process modifications.
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- Qiangtai Huang
- School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519082, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Resources and Coastal Engineering, Zhuhai 519082, China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519082, China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519082, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Resources and Coastal Engineering, Zhuhai 519082, China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519082, China
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Mostafa SA, Ahmed N, Almeshal I, Tayeh BA, Elgamal MS. Experimental study and theoretical prediction of mechanical properties of ultra-high-performance concrete incorporated with nanorice husk ash burning at different temperature treatments. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2022; 29:75380-75401. [PMID: 35655017 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20779-w] [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: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This research aimed to investigate the effect of nanorice husk ash (NRHA) prepared using different thermal treatment methods on ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) behaviour. NRHA was prepared by two methods: (1) burning for 3 h at 300, 500, 700 and 900 °C and (2) burning for different durations (9, 7, 5 and 3 h) at 300, 500, 700 and 900 °C. NRHA was added to UHPC to make 25 mixtures with three dosages (1%, 3% and 5%). Density, compressive strength, tensile strength, flexure strength and ultrasonic pulse velocity tests were performed at the experimental level. Moreover, full microstructure analysis, including X-ray diffractometry, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, was performed. The best performances in in the first method (constant duration, different temperatures) were obtained by 1% NRHA burned at 900 °C with 12.5% compressive strength and 1% NRHA burned at 700 °C with increased ratio (10%). Moreover, the best performance in the second method (different burning durations and temperatures) was obtained by 3% NRHA with a ratio of 22.5% at 700 °C for 5 h. Burning rice husk ash improved the compressive strength. It also remarkably improved the splitting tensile strength and flexure strength by 32% and 47%, respectively, at 3% NRHA treated at 700 °C for 3 h. The microstructural analysis showed the efficient role of NRHA in the compactness of concrete sections. It improved the formation of new calcium silicate hydrate gel; decreased the cracks, voids, CaCO3 and Ca(OH)2; and increased the Ca/Si composition. The obtained experimental results were used to build an artificial neural network (ANN) to predict UHPC properties. The ANN model was used as a validation tool to determine the correlation between results. Results showed a remarkable improvement in the mechanical properties of UHPC incorporating NRHA for all mixtures. The ANN model indicated a reliable correlation between input and output variables. The R2 values for the training, validation and testing steps were all 0.99.
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- Sahar A Mostafa
- Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences (PSAS), Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62511, Egypt
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- Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Islamic University of Gaza, P.O. Box 108, Gaza Strip, Palestine
- School of Civil Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Islamic University of Gaza, P.O. Box 108, Gaza Strip, Palestine.
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- Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Demaret L, Hutchinson IB, Ingley R, Edwards HGM, Fagel N, Compere P, Javaux EJ, Eppe G, Malherbe C. Fe-Rich Fossil Vents as Mars Analog Samples: Identification of Extinct Chimneys in Miocene Marine Sediments Using Raman Spectroscopy, X-Ray Diffraction, and Scanning Electron Microscopy-Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy. Astrobiology 2022; 22:1081-1098. [PMID: 35704291 DOI: 10.1089/ast.2021.0128] [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: 06/15/2023]
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On Earth, the circulation of Fe-rich fluids in hydrothermal environments leads to characteristic iron mineral deposits, reflecting the pH and redox chemical conditions of the hydrothermal system, and is often associated with chemotroph microorganisms capable of deriving energy from chemical gradients. On Mars, iron-rich hydrothermal sites are considered to be potentially important astrobiological targets for searching evidence of life during exploration missions, such as the Mars 2020 and the ExoMars 2022 missions. In this study, an extinct hydrothermal chimney from the Jaroso hydrothermal system (SE Spain), considered an interesting geodynamic and mineralogical terrestrial analog for Mars, was analyzed using Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The sample consists of a fossil vent in a Miocene shallow-marine sedimentary deposit composed of a marl substrate, an iron-rich chimney pipe, and a central space filled with backfilling deposits and vent condensates. The iron crust is particularly striking due to the combined presence of molecular and morphological indications of a microbial colonization, including mineral microstructures (e.g., stalks, filaments), iron oxyhydroxide phases (altered goethite, ferrihydrite), and organic signatures (carotenoids, organopolymers). The clear identification of pigments by resonance Raman spectroscopy and the preservation of organics in association with iron oxyhydroxides by Raman microimaging demonstrate that the iron crust was indeed colonized by microbial communities. These analyses confirm that Raman spectroscopy is a powerful tool for documenting the habitability of such historical hydrothermal environments. Finally, based on the results obtained, we propose that the ancient iron-rich hydrothermal pipes should be recognized as singular terrestrial Mars analog specimens to support the preparatory work for robotic in situ exploration missions to Mars, as well as during the subsequent interpretation of data returned by those missions.
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- Lucas Demaret
- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, MolSys Research Unit, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
- Early Life Traces & Evolution-Astrobiology, UR Astrobiology, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Laboratory Argiles, Géochimie et Environnements Sédimentaires, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Functional and Evolutionary Morphology, UR FOCUS, and Centre for Applied Research and Education in Microscopy (CAREM), University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
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- Early Life Traces & Evolution-Astrobiology, UR Astrobiology, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, MolSys Research Unit, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, MolSys Research Unit, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
- Early Life Traces & Evolution-Astrobiology, UR Astrobiology, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
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Cutsail GE, Banerjee R, Rice DB, McCubbin Stepanic O, Lipscomb JD, DeBeer S. Determination of the iron(IV) local spin states of the Q intermediate of soluble methane monooxygenase by Kβ X-ray emission spectroscopy. J Biol Inorg Chem 2022; 27:573-582. [PMID: 35988092 PMCID: PMC9470658 DOI: 10.1007/s00775-022-01953-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Soluble methane monooxygenase (sMMO) facilitates the conversion of methane to methanol at a non-heme FeIV2 intermediate MMOHQ, which is formed in the active site of the sMMO hydroxylase component (MMOH) during the catalytic cycle. Other biological systems also employ high-valent FeIV sites in catalysis; however, MMOHQ is unique as Nature’s only identified FeIV2 intermediate. Previous 57Fe Mössbauer spectroscopic studies have shown that MMOHQ employs antiferromagnetic coupling of the two FeIV sites to yield a diamagnetic cluster. Unfortunately, this lack of net spin prevents the determination of the local spin state (Sloc) of each of the irons by most spectroscopic techniques. Here, we use Fe Kβ X-ray emission spectroscopy (XES) to characterize the local spin states of the key intermediates of the sMMO catalytic cycle, including MMOHQ trapped by rapid-freeze-quench techniques. A pure XES spectrum of MMOHQ is obtained by subtraction of the contributions from other reaction cycle intermediates with the aid of Mössbauer quantification. Comparisons of the MMOHQ spectrum with those of known Sloc = 1 and Sloc = 2 FeIV sites in chemical and biological models reveal that MMOHQ possesses Sloc = 2 iron sites. This experimental determination of the local spin state will help guide future computational and mechanistic studies of sMMO catalysis.
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- George E Cutsail
- Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion, Stiftstrasse 34-36, 45470, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany.
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstrasse 5-7, 45117, Essen, Germany.
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- Department of Biochemistry Molecular Biology and Biophysics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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- Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion, Stiftstrasse 34-36, 45470, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion, Stiftstrasse 34-36, 45470, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
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- Department of Biochemistry Molecular Biology and Biophysics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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- Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion, Stiftstrasse 34-36, 45470, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany.
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Rahimzadeh CY, Barzinjy AA, Mohammed AS, Hamad SM. Green synthesis of SiO2 nanoparticles from Rhus coriaria L. extract: Comparison with chemically synthesized SiO2 nanoparticles. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0268184. [PMID: 35930607 PMCID: PMC9355231 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268184] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The usage of the green synthesis method to produce nanoparticles (NPs) has received great acceptance among the scientific community in recent years. This, perhaps, is owing to its eco-friendliness and the utilization of non-toxic materials during the synthesizing process. The green synthesis approach also supplies a reducing and a capping agent, which increases the stability of the NPs through the available phytochemicals in the plant extractions. The present study describes a green synthesis method to produce nano-silica (SiO2) NPs utilizing Rhus coriaria L. extract and sodium metasilicate (Na2SiO3.5H2O) under reflux conditions. Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is added to the mixture to control the pH of the solution. Then, the obtained NPs have been compared with the chemically synthesized SiO2 NPs. The structure, thermal, and morphological properties of the SiO2 NPs, both green synthesized and chemically synthesized, were characterized using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM). Also, the elemental compassion distribution was studied by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). In addition, the zeta potential, dynamic light scatter (DLS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) was used to study the stability, thermal properties, and surface area of the SiO2 NPs. The overall results revealed that the green synthesis of SiO2 NPs outperforms chemically synthesized SiO2 NPs. This is expected since the green synthesis method provides higher stability, enhanced thermal properties, and a high surface area through the available phytochemicals in the Rhus coriaria L. extract.
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- Chiya Yousef Rahimzadeh
- Scientific Research Centre, Soran University, Soran, Kurdistan-Region, Iraq
- Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Soran University, Soran, Kurdistan-Region, Iraq
- * E-mail: (AAB); (CYR)
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- Department of Physics, College of Education, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Erbil, Kurdistan-Region, Iraq
- Department of Physics Education, Faculty of Education, Tishk International University, Erbil, Kurdistan-Region, Iraq
- * E-mail: (AAB); (CYR)
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- Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq
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- Scientific Research Centre, Soran University, Soran, Kurdistan-Region, Iraq
- Computer Department, Cihan University-Erbil, Erbil, Iraq
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Kravchik MV, Zolotenkova GV, Grusha YO, Pigolkin YI, Fettser EI, Zolotenkov DD, Gridina NV, Badyanova LV, Alexandrov AA, Novikov IA. Age-related changes in cationic compositions of human cranial base bone apatite measured by X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) coupled with scanning electron microscope (SEM). Biometals 2022; 35:1077-1094. [PMID: 35922585 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-022-00425-1] [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: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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One of the most common scientific methods to study the chemical composition of bone matter is energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). However, interpretation of the data obtained can be quite complicated and require a thorough understanding of bone structure. This is especially important when evaluating subtle changes of chemical composition, including the age-related ones. The aim of current study is to create a method of processing the obtained data that can be utilized in clinical medicine and use it to evaluate the age evolution of bone chemical composition. To achieve this goal, an elemental composition of 62 samples of cadaver compact bone, taken from the skull base (age: Me = 57.5; 21/91(min/max); Q1 = 39.5, Q3 = 73.75), was studied with EDS. We used the original method to estimate the amount of Mg2+ cations. We detected and confirmed an increase of Mg2+ cation formula amount in the bone apatite, which characterizes age-related resorption rate. Analysis of cation estimated ratio in a normative bone hydroxylapatite showed an increase of Mg2+ amount (R = 0.43, p = 0.0005). Also, Ca weight fraction was shown to decrease with age (R = - 0.43, p = 0.0005), which in turn confirmed the age-dependent bone decalcification. In addition, electron probe microanalysis (EPMA) and X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) were performed. EDS data confirmed the EPMA results (R = 0.76, p = 0.001). In conclusion, the proposed method can be used in forensic medicine and provide additional data to the known trends of decalcification and change of density and crystallinity of mineral bone matter.
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- M V Kravchik
- Scientific Research Institute of Eye Diseases, 11A Rossolimo St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 119021.
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russian Federation, 119495
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- Scientific Research Institute of Eye Diseases, 11A Rossolimo St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 119021
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russian Federation, 119495
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russian Federation, 119495
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- Scientific Research Institute of Eye Diseases, 11A Rossolimo St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 119021
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russian Federation, 119495
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russian Federation, 119495
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- Design Information Technologies Center Russian Academy of Sciences, Odintsovo, Russian Federation, 143000
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation, 119991
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation, 119991
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- Scientific Research Institute of Eye Diseases, 11A Rossolimo St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 119021
- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation, 119991
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Nadeem F, Fozia F, Aslam M, Ahmad I, Ahmad S, Ullah R, Almutairi MH, Aleya L, Abdel-Daim MM. Characterization, Antiplasmodial and Cytotoxic Activities of Green Synthesized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Using Nephrolepis exaltata Aqueous Extract. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27154931. [PMID: 35956882 PMCID: PMC9370615 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27154931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The use of non-toxic synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles (FeO NPs) by an aqueous plant extract has proven to be a viable and environmentally friendly method. Therefore, the present investigation is based on the FeO NPs synthesis by means of FeCl3·6H2O as a precursor, and the plant extract of Nephrolepis exaltata (N. exaltata) serves as a capping and reducing agent. Various techniques were used to examine the synthesized FeO NPs, such as UV-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX). The FT-IR studies were used to identify different photoactive biomolecules at 3285, 2928, 1415, 1170, and 600 cm−1 in the wavenumber range from 4000 to 400 cm−1, indicating the -OH, C-H, C-O, C-C, and M-O groups, respectively. The XRD examination exhibited crystallinity, and the average diameter of the particle was 16 nm. The spherical nature of synthesized FeO NPs was recognized by SEM images, while the elemental composition of nanoparticles was identified by an EDX spectrophotometer. The antiplasmodial activity of synthesized FeO NPs was investigated against Plasmodium parasites. The antiplasmodial property of FeO NPs was evaluated by means of parasite inhibitory concentration, which showed higher efficiency (62 ± 1.3 at 25 μg/mL) against Plasmodium parasite if compared to plant extracts and precursor. The cytotoxicity of FeO NPs was also assessed in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) under in vitro conditions. The lack of toxic effects through FeO NPs keeps them more effective for use in pharmaceutical and medical applications.
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- Faisal Nadeem
- Department of Chemistry, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat 26000, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan; (F.N.); (M.A.); (S.A.)
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- Biochemistry Department, Khyber Medical University, Institute of Medical Sciences, Kohat 26000, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan;
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- Department of Chemistry, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat 26000, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan; (F.N.); (M.A.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat 26000, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan; (F.N.); (M.A.); (S.A.)
- Correspondence: (I.A.); (R.U.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat 26000, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan; (F.N.); (M.A.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (I.A.); (R.U.)
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Chrono-Environnement Laboratory, UMR CNRS 6249, Bourgogne, Franche-Comté University, CEDEX, F-25030 Besançon, France;
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt;
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Ukhina AV, Bokhonov BB, Dudina DV. Selective Deposition of Mo2C-Containing Coatings on {100} Facets of Synthetic Diamond Crystals. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158511. [PMID: 35955646 PMCID: PMC9369401 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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An efficient way to improve the properties of metal–diamond composites (mechanical strength, wear resistance, thermal conductivity) is the preliminary modification of the diamond surface to improve its wettability by the metal matrix. In the present work, Mo2C-containing coatings were deposited on the diamond crystals under different conditions: hot pressing (atmosphere of argon), spark plasma sintering (forevacuum), and annealing in air. The influence of the sintering parameters on the morphology and phase composition of the coatings deposited on diamond was studied. Mo2C-containing coatings were selectively deposited on the facets of synthetic diamond microcrystals by annealing of the latter with a molybdenum powder. Experiments were carried out to deposit coatings under different conditions: during hot pressing (argon atmosphere), spark plasma sintering (forevacuum), and annealing in air. The process parameters were the temperature, holding time, and concentration of molybdenum in the initial mixture. Experiments with a pre-oxidized molybdenum powder were also conducted. The coated diamond crystals were investigated by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive spectroscopy. The deposition was enabled by the gas phase transport of molybdenum dioxide, MoO2, contained in the starting powder. The following sequence of the coating formation stages was proposed. First, MoO2 sublimes and is adsorbed mainly on the {100} facets of diamond. Then, it is reduced to metallic molybdenum by carbon of the diamond, which further reacts with carbon to form the Mo2C carbide phase. These processes occurred during treatment of the mixtures in the hot press and the spark plasma sintering facility. When the mixture was annealed in air, no selective deposition was observed. During annealing, MoO3 particles adhered to the diamond surface.
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- Arina V. Ukhina
- Institute of Solid State Chemistry and Mechanochemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kutateladze Str. 18, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (B.B.B.); (D.V.D.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +7-(383)-332-40-02
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- Institute of Solid State Chemistry and Mechanochemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kutateladze Str. 18, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (B.B.B.); (D.V.D.)
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- Institute of Solid State Chemistry and Mechanochemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kutateladze Str. 18, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (B.B.B.); (D.V.D.)
- Lavrentyev Institute of Hydrodynamics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Lavrentyev Ave. 15, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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Kasprzyk P, Wróbel PM, Dudała J, Geraki K, Szczerbowska-Boruchowska M, Radwańska E, Krzyżewski RM, Adamek D, Lankosz M. Elemental Composition of Skeletal Muscle Fibres Studied with Synchrotron Radiation X-ray Fluorescence (SR-XRF). Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23147931. [PMID: 35887280 PMCID: PMC9320641 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23147931] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Diseases of the muscle tissue, particularly those disorders which result from the pathology of individual muscle cells, are often called myopathies. The diversity of the content of individual cells is of interest with regard to their role in both biochemical mechanisms and the structure of muscle tissue itself. These studies focus on the preliminary analysis of the differences that may occur between diseased tissues and tissues that have been recognised as a reference group. To do so, 13 samples of biopsied human muscle tissues were studied: 3 diagnosed as dystrophies, 6 as (non-dystrophic) myopathy and 4 regarded as references. From these sets of muscle biopsies, 135 completely measured muscle fibres were separated altogether, which were subjected to investigations using synchrotron radiation X-ray fluorescence (SR-XRF). Muscle fibres were analysed in terms of the composition of elements such as Br, Ca, Cl, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mn, P, S and Zn. The performed statistical tests indicate that all three groups (dystrophies—D; myopathies—M; references—R) show statistically significant differences in their elemental compositions, and the greatest impact, according to the multivariate discriminate analysis (MDA), comes from elements such as Ca, Cu, K, Cl and S.
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- Paula Kasprzyk
- Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Al. Mickiewicz 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland; (P.M.W.); (J.D.); (M.S.-B.)
- Correspondence: (P.K.); (M.L.)
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- Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Al. Mickiewicz 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland; (P.M.W.); (J.D.); (M.S.-B.)
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- Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Al. Mickiewicz 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland; (P.M.W.); (J.D.); (M.S.-B.)
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- Diamond Light Source, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot OX11 0DE, Oxfordshire, UK;
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- Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Al. Mickiewicz 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland; (P.M.W.); (J.D.); (M.S.-B.)
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- Chair of Pathomorphology, Department of Neuropathology, Medical College, Jagiellonian University, Grzegórzecka 16 Str., 31-531 Krakow, Poland; (E.R.); (D.A.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotraumatology, Medical College, Jagiellonian University, Jakubowskiego 2 Str., 30-688 Krakow, Poland;
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- Chair of Pathomorphology, Department of Neuropathology, Medical College, Jagiellonian University, Grzegórzecka 16 Str., 31-531 Krakow, Poland; (E.R.); (D.A.)
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- Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Al. Mickiewicz 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland; (P.M.W.); (J.D.); (M.S.-B.)
- Correspondence: (P.K.); (M.L.)
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Bruzon DA, De Jesus AP, Bautista CD, Martinez IS, Paderes MC, Tapang GA. Enhanced photo-reactivity of polyanthracene in the VIS region. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0271280. [PMID: 35802661 PMCID: PMC9269904 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The wavelength-dependent photo-reactivity of polyanthracene was explored upon UV-C and VIS light irradiation. The material was prepared via one-pot chemical oxidation route using FeCl3 as oxidizing agent. A decrease in surface hydrophobicity of a polyanthracene-coated poly(methylmethacrylate) substrate from 109.11° to 60.82° was observed upon UV-C exposure for 48 hrs which was attributed to increase in oxygen content at the surface, as validated by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Upon exposure to ultraviolet-visible LEDs, photo-dimerization of polyanthracene in solution occurred and was monitored using UV-VIS spectroscopy. The photo-dimer product formation decreased from 381 nm to 468 nm and was found to be higher for the polyanthracene material compared to the monomer anthracene. At 381 nm, photo-dimerization of the material was found to be approx. 4x more efficient than the non-substituted monomer counterpart. Results obtained show that photo-dimerization of polyanthracene will proceed upon exposure with visible light LEDs with reduction in efficiency at longer wavelengths. To compensate, irradiation power of the light source and irradiation time were increased.
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- Dwight Angelo Bruzon
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
- * E-mail:
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- Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines
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- National Institute of Physics, College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
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- Institute of Chemistry, College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
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- Institute of Chemistry, College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
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- National Institute of Physics, College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
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Takaya M, Yamada M, Kobayashi K, Higashikubo I, Hagiwara M, Ono-Ogasawara M. Exposure assessment of nanotitanium oxide powder handling using real-time size-selective particle number concentration measurements and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry -The possibility of exposure to nonagglomerated nanomaterials during the handling of nanomaterial fine powders. Ind Health 2022; 60:253-265. [PMID: 34803120 PMCID: PMC9171121 DOI: 10.2486/indhealth.2021-0110] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this study, airborne particles were collected using filters, and the particle number concentrations were measured in two nanotitanium dioxide (nanoTiO2)-manufacturing plants. Real-time particle size measurements were performed using both optical and scanning mobility particle sizer and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF). The respirable particles collected using filters were used to analyze Ti concentrations in the workplace air of two factories engaged in nanoTiO2 powder bagging processes. The XRF analysis revealed sufficient sensitivity to measure 0.03 mg/m3, which is 1/10 the concentration of the recommended occupational exposure limit of nanoTiO2 in both stationary sampling and personal exposure sampling settings. In a factory where outside air was directly introduced, micron-sized aggregated particles were generated because of factory operations; however, nanosized and submicron-sized particles were not observed owing to high background concentrations of incidental nanoparticles. Alternatively, in another factory where particles from the outside air were removed using a high-efficiency particulate air filter, work-related nanoparticles were released. The findings of this study suggest that in nanoparticle powder handling processes, a nanoparticle exposure risk exists in the form of nonagglomerated state in nanoparticle powder handling processes.
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- National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Japan
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- Occupational Health Research and Development Center, Japan Industrial Safety and Health Association, Japan
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Wang Z, Zhang J, Li M, Guo S, Zhang J, Zhu G. Experimental study of microorganism-induced calcium carbonate precipitation to solidify coal gangue as backfill materials: mechanical properties and microstructure. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2022; 29:45774-45782. [PMID: 35150426 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-18975-9] [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: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The treatment of coal gangue solid waste and microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) consolidate technology is a focus of research at home and abroad. MICP technology was used to solidify and cement coal gangue particles and endows them with a certain strength. The process does not use the traditional cementitious material (Portland cement) and is eco-friendly and pollution-free. The mechanical properties including unconfined compressive strength, CaCO3 content, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were used for macroscopic and microscopic analyses. The results show that the average strength of CG-based bio-mineralized backfill materials reaches 1.55 MPa and the maximum strength is 2.17 MPa, suggesting the potential for its use as an underground fill. Compared with unmineralized gangue, the CaCO3 crystal content in CG-based mineralized material is increased by 8.75% on average, and the maximum content is 13.34%. In the process of bacterial liquid perfusion, there is uneven distribution of bacteria in the material, which results in fewer CaCO3 crystals being locally generated in the mineralized material and affects the overall compressive strength of gangue columns. Moreover, the greater the amount of calcium carbonate, the larger the strength of the mineralized material. SEM analysis results indicate that the gaps between gangue particles are filled with CaCO3 crystals, and the calcium carbonate crystals are mostly polyhedral, showing stacked growth and contain a small number of spherical crystals that exist alone. The results of FTIR and EDS analysis show that the CaCO3 crystals in the mineralized material are mainly in the form of calcite, followed by a small amount of vaterite. Comprehensive analysis demonstrates that the preparation of CG-based bio-mineralized backfilling materials is successful, and this experiment provides new ideas and methods for the treatment of solid waste such as coal gangue and building material waste.
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- Zhaojun Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Coal Resources and Safe Mining, University of Mining & Technology, XuzhouChin, 221116, Jiangsu, China
- School of Mines, China University of Mining & Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Resources and Safe Mining, University of Mining & Technology, XuzhouChin, 221116, Jiangsu, China.
- School of Mines, China University of Mining & Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, Jiangsu, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Resources and Safe Mining, University of Mining & Technology, XuzhouChin, 221116, Jiangsu, China.
- School of Mines, China University of Mining & Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, Jiangsu, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Resources and Safe Mining, University of Mining & Technology, XuzhouChin, 221116, Jiangsu, China
- School of Mines, China University of Mining & Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Resources and Safe Mining, University of Mining & Technology, XuzhouChin, 221116, Jiangsu, China
- School of Mines, China University of Mining & Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Resources and Safe Mining, University of Mining & Technology, XuzhouChin, 221116, Jiangsu, China
- School of Mines, China University of Mining & Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, Jiangsu, China
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Hassan HW, Rahmati M, Barrantes A, Haugen HJ, Mirtaheri P. In Vitro Monitoring of Magnesium-Based Implants Degradation by Surface Analysis and Optical Spectroscopy. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23116099. [PMID: 35682779 PMCID: PMC9181122 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23116099] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Magnesium (Mg)-based degradable alloys have attracted substantial attention for tissue engineering applications due to their biodegradability and potential for avoiding secondary removal surgeries. However, insufficient data in the existing literature regarding Mg’s corrosion and gas formation after implantation have delayed its wide clinical application. Since the surface properties of degradable materials constantly change after contact with body fluid, monitoring the behaviour of Mg in phantoms or buffer solutions could provide some information about its physicochemical surface changes over time. Through surface analysis and spectroscopic analysis, we aimed to investigate the structural and functional properties of degradable disks. Since bubble formation may lead to inflammation and change pH, monitoring components related to acidosis near the cells is essential. To study the bubble formation in cell culture media, we used a newly developed Mg alloy (based on Mg, zinc, and calcium), pure Mg, and commercially available grade 2 Titanium (Ti) disks in Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) solution to observe their behaviour over ten days of immersion. Using surface analysis and the information from near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), we concluded on the conditions associated with the medical risks of Mg alloy disintegration. NIRS is used to investigate the degradation behaviour of Mg-based disks in the cell culture media, which is correlated with the surface analysis where possible.
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- Hafiz Wajahat Hassan
- Department of Mechanical, Electronic and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway;
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- Department of Biomaterials, Institute of Clinical Dentistry and Oral Research Laboratory, University of Oslo, 0317 Oslo, Norway; (M.R.); (A.B.); (H.J.H.)
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- Department of Biomaterials, Institute of Clinical Dentistry and Oral Research Laboratory, University of Oslo, 0317 Oslo, Norway; (M.R.); (A.B.); (H.J.H.)
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- Department of Biomaterials, Institute of Clinical Dentistry and Oral Research Laboratory, University of Oslo, 0317 Oslo, Norway; (M.R.); (A.B.); (H.J.H.)
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- Department of Mechanical, Electronic and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway;
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Carruthers H, Clark D, Clarke FC, Faulds K, Graham D. Evaluation of laser direct infrared imaging for rapid analysis of pharmaceutical tablets. Anal Methods 2022; 14:1862-1871. [PMID: 35502820 DOI: 10.1039/d2ay00471b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Vibrational spectroscopic chemical imaging is an important tool in the pharmaceutical industry for characterising the spatial distribution of components within final drug products. The applicability of these techniques is currently limited by the long data acquisition times required to obtain high-definition chemical images of a sample surface. Advancements in quantum cascade laser (QCL) technology have provided an exciting new opportunity for infrared (IR) imaging. Instead of collecting a full IR spectrum at each point, it is possible to focus on distinct spectral bands to reduce imaging data collection time. This study explores a laser direct infrared (LDIR) chemical imaging approach that couples QCL technology with rapid scanning optics to provide high-definition chemical images at an order of magnitude faster than traditional imaging techniques. The capabilities of LDIR chemical imaging were evaluated for pharmaceutical formulations and compared with other established spectroscopic chemical imaging techniques including Raman, near-infrared (NIR) and scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX) spectroscopy with regards to data acquisition time and image quality. The study showed that LDIR imaging provided high-definition component distribution maps comparable to Raman and SEM-EDX at orders of magnitude faster in terms of time. The ability to obtain high-definition chemical images of the whole tablet surface in relatively fast time frames indicates LDIR imaging could be a promising tool in the pharmaceutical industry to rapidly characterise the size and distribution of components within tablets and could help enhance drug product manufacturing understanding.
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- Hannah Carruthers
- University of Strathclyde, Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD, UK.
- Pfizer Ltd., Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, CT19 9NJ, UK
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- Pfizer Ltd., Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, CT19 9NJ, UK
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- University of Strathclyde, Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD, UK.
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- University of Strathclyde, Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD, UK.
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Maia FS, Marques MC, Macedo ACD, Matos CC, Rocha MVP. Analysis of gunshot residues from nontoxic ammunition: a contribution to health and environmental analysis. J Environ Sci Health A Tox Hazard Subst Environ Eng 2022; 57:427-435. [PMID: 35535718 DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2022.2072152] [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: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This study's aim was to determine the presence, as well as to evaluate the health and environmental impacts, of chemical elements from firearm shots during shooter practice at outdoor shooting ranges, both in the environment and on the shooters' hands. Two high-precision devices were used for measuring suspended particles that are released during discharge of Taurus PT 100 .40 caliber pistols. The analysis of collected data allowed the identification of specific distribution patterns of samples that were adsorbed. Moreover, samples were collected from the opisthenar area of the hand to investigate both the occurrence and deposition of particles and chemical elements through scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS). The results indicate that copper, lead, and zinc concentration profiles will be able to delimit and reveal more precise details regarding shots made with nontoxic ammunition (NTA). In particular, the residual graphic analysis indicated that the majority of metal deposited in the shooter's hand is zinc. Further, the metals barium and lead also were detected. Due to the exposure to these elements, it could be concluded that engineering controls and administrative management should be sought in order to avoid human overexposure and environmental release of these airborne toxic metals.
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- Francisco Sílvio Maia
- Institute of Engineering and Sustainable Development, University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusophony, Acarape, Brazil
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Department of Biology and Environment; Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Centre (CQ-VR), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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Romanos G, Zamparini F, Spinelli A, Prati C, Gandolfi MG. ESEM-EDX Microanalysis at Bone-Implant Region on Immediately Loaded Implants Retrieved Postmortem. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2022; 37:e51-e60. [PMID: 35727252 DOI: 10.11607/jomi.9228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of the study was to analyze the microchemistry of human bone in different regions of interest (ROIs) on histologic samples of implants retrieved postmortem by the innovative use of an environmental scanning electronic microscope (ESEM) connected to energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX). MATERIALS AND METHODS Maxillary and mandibular bone blocks with inserted implants (n = 12) were obtained postmortem from a patient. The histologic samples were observed uncoated using ESEM in quadrant backscattered condition. Two ROIs (approximately 750 × 500 μm) for each implant were analyzed corresponding to the cortical thread (cortical ROI) and the middle part of each implant (approximately 3.0 mm below; middle ROI). Different electron-dense bone tissue areas were detected through grayscale intensity quantification of ESEM images. Calcium (Ca), phosphorous (P), and titanium (Ti; atomic %) were evaluated by EDX, and Ca/P ratios were calculated and used as the index to identify areas with different mineralization. The presence of Ti contaminants was investigated by EDX microanalysis. Additional ROIs approximately 2.0 mm from the implant interface and not in connection with the implant surface were analyzed as the control. RESULTS Four bone areas (BAs) with different degrees of mineralization (from 1 as the lowest mineralized to 4 as the highest mineralized) were identified by Ca and P content and by tissue electron density. BA1 (bone marrow areas) and BA2 (areas with active bone remodeling) proved to have low levels of Ca and P, while BA3 (mineralized new bone areas) and BA4 (control cortical bone) had higher content of Ca and P and higher electron density. Mandibular ROIs displayed higher percentages of BA3 and BA4, while maxillary ROIs revealed a greater presence of BA2 and moderate presence of BA1. Control bone showed a high percentage of BA4. Cortical and middle ROIs showed similar BA distribution within mandibular bone, whereas in maxillary bone, a slightly higher presence of BA1 was observed. Ti ions were detected in ROIs of all specimens; the atomic % significantly decreased in the most distant areas. Ti particles were observed close to the implant interface. Analyses 2.0 mm distant from the implant thread revealed low traces of Ti in healthy bone tissue. CONCLUSION The high percentage of BA3 and BA4 in mandibular blocks associated with low presence of BA2 suggested the fast formation of compact bone tissue after 7 months from the implant placement. The presence of BA2 in maxilla blocks suggested active bone remodeling still present after 7 months. Ti particles were observed throughout the ROIs with and without bone remodeling activity. ESEMEDX resulted as a suitable technique to obtain more complete information on microchemistry composition and density/mineralization of bone around implants. For clinical significance, maxillary and mandibular peri-implant bone revealed different mineralization patterns, which means different healing times. The presence of Ti particles at the bone-implant interface and ion translocation, likely due to wear forces in the times following the implant insertion, do not affect the bone remodeling process.
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Khokhriakov I, Merkulova O, Nozik A, Fromme P, Mazalova V. A novel solution for controlling hardware components of accelerators and beamlines. J Synchrotron Radiat 2022; 29:644-653. [PMID: 35510997 PMCID: PMC9070715 DOI: 10.1107/s1600577522002685] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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A novel approach to the remote-control system for the compact multi-crystal energy-dispersive spectrometer for X-ray emission spectroscopy (XES) applications has been developed. This new approach is based on asynchronous communication between software components and on reactive design principles. In this paper, the challenges faced, their solutions, as well as the implementation and future development prospects are identified. The main motivation of this work was the development of a new holistic communication protocol that can be implemented to control various hardware components allowing both independent operation and easy integration into different SCADA systems.
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- Igor Khokhriakov
- Institute of Materials Research, Helmholtz Zentrum Geesthacht, Geesthacht, Germany
- Tango-Controls Collaboration, European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38043 Grenoble, Germany
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- Tango-Controls Collaboration, European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38043 Grenoble, Germany
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- JetBrains Research, Kavčí Hory Office Park, Na Hřebenech II 1718/10, Praha 4 – Nusle 140 00, Czech Republic
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- Center for Applied Structural Discovery, The Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
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- Centre for Free Electron Laser Science CFEL, Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Notkestrasse 85, Hamburg, Germany
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McCormack MA, McFee WE, Whitehead HR, Piwetz S, Dutton J. Exploring the Use of SEM-EDS Analysis to Measure the Distribution of Major, Minor, and Trace Elements in Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Teeth. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:2147-2159. [PMID: 34273061 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02809-9] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Dolphin teeth contain enamel, dentin, and cementum. In dentin, growth layer groups (GLGs), deposited at incremental rates (e.g., annually), are used for aging. Major, minor, and trace elements are incorporated within teeth; their distribution within teeth varies, reflecting tooth function and temporal changes in an individual's exposure. This study used a scanning electron microscope (SEM) equipped with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) to determine the distribution of major (e.g., Ca, P), minor (e.g., Cl, Mg, Na), and trace elements (e.g., Cd, Hg, Pb, Zn) in teeth from 12 bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). The objective was to compare elemental distributions between enamel and dentin and across GLGs. Across all dolphins and point analyses, the following elements were detected in descending weight percentage (wt %; mean ± SE): O (40.8 ± 0.236), Ca (24.3 ± 0.182), C (14.3 ± 0.409), P (14.0 ± 0.095), Al (4.28 ± 0.295), Mg (1.89 ± 0.047), Na (0.666 ± 0.008), Cl (0.083 ± 0.003). Chlorine and Mg differed between enamel and dentin; Mg increased from the enamel towards the dentin while Cl decreased. The wt % of elements did not vary significantly across the approximate location of the GLGs. Except for Al, which may be due to backscatter from the SEM stub, we did not detect trace elements. Other trace elements, if present, are below the detection limit. Technologies with lower detection limits (e.g., laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS)) would be required to confirm the presence and distribution of trace elements in bottlenose dolphin teeth.
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- Meaghan A McCormack
- Department of Biology, Texas State University, Aquatic Station, San Marcos, TX, 78666, USA.
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- National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Charleston, SC, 29412, USA
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- Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, Galveston, TX, 77551, USA
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- Department of Biology, Texas State University, Aquatic Station, San Marcos, TX, 78666, USA
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Yann Battie A, Valero AC, Horwat D, Naciri AE. Rapid ellipsometric determination and mapping of alloy stoichiometry with a neural network. Opt Lett 2022; 47:2117-2120. [PMID: 35427351 DOI: 10.1364/ol.457147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Due to their tunable physical and chemical properties, alloys are of fundamental importance in material science. The determination of stoichiometry is crucial for alloy engineering. Classical characterization tools such as energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX) are time consuming and cannot be performed in an ambient atmosphere. In this context, we introduce a new methodology to determine the stoichiometry of alloys from ellipsometric measurements. This approach, based on the analysis of ellipsometric spectra by an artificial neural network (ANN), is applied to electrum alloys. We demonstrate that the accuracy of this approach is of the same order of magnitude as that of EDX. In addition, the ANN analysis is sufficiently robust that it can be used to characterize rough alloys. Finally, we demonstrate that the exploitation of ellipsometric maps with the ANN is a powerful tool to determine composition gradients in alloys.
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