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Harshitha VRS, I G K I, Suresh V, Pitchiah S. Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles From Cymodocea Serrulata Leaf Extract and Their Biological Activities. Cureus 2024; 16:e55521. [PMID: 38576637 PMCID: PMC10990964 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Introduction The utilization of Cymodocea serrulata for the eco-friendly synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles, which contain distinguishable nanostructures, presents a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable alternative for producing zinc nanoparticles. The production process of zinc nanoparticles are rich in phytochemicals, which can serve as stabilizing and reducing agents. Zinc nanoparticles can easily pass through bacterial cell walls and reach all cellular components. C. serrulata, is a small submerged angiosperm commonly found in submerged and tidal coastal environments. Aim Analysis of the biological activities of zinc oxide nanoparticles made from C. serrulata leaf extract. Materials and Methods Dry leaves of C. serrulata were ground into a powder, which was then placed into a conical flask and filled with water. Subsequently, the color of the mixture turned black. Next, a 20 mm piece of ZnO was dissolved in a 60 ml sample of distilled water to prepare the metal solution. Following this, a wavelength scan ranging from 200 to 700 nm was conducted using ultraviolet (UV) spectroscopy. After shaking the solution for an hour, a final reading was taken across the UV spectrum. The synthetic sample should also be centrifuged to remove any pellets and subsequently dried in a hot air oven. Result Using nanoscale profiling, the average particle size was measured and found to be less than 100 nm, specifically UV spectrum analysis revealed a notable absorbance value of 47.0 nm, at different angles within the peak height. The wavelength range of the zinc nanoparticles was observed to be between 250 and 350 nm. Conclusion The antibacterial properties of ZnO NPs have been demonstrated through in vitro investigations, indicating their potential application in in vivo studies.
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- Vantipalli Raga Sai Harshitha
- Department of Physiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Department of Physiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Department of Physiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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Valtsifer VA, Sivtseva AV, Kondrashova NB, Shamsutdinov AS, Averkina AS, Valtsifer IV, Feklistova IN, Strelnikov VN. Influence of Synthesis Conditions on the Properties of Zinc Oxide Obtained in the Presence of Nonionic Structure-Forming Compounds. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2537. [PMID: 37764565 PMCID: PMC10536475 DOI: 10.3390/nano13182537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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This work investigated the influence of synthesis conditions, including the use of nonionic structure-forming compounds (surfactants) with different molecular weights (400-12,600 g/mol) and various hydrophilic/hydrophobic characteristics, as well as the use of a glass substrate and hydrothermal exposure on the texture and structural properties of ZnO samples. By X-ray analysis, it was determined that the synthesis intermediate in all cases is the compound Zn5(OH)8(NO3)2∙2H2O. It was shown that thermolysis of this compound at 600 °C, regardless of the physicochemical properties of the surfactants, leads to the formation of ZnO with a wurtzite structure and spherical or oval particles. The particle size increased slightly as the molecular weight and viscosity of the surfactants grew, from 30 nm using Pluronic F-127 (MM = 12,600) to 80 nm using Pluronic L-31 (MM = 1100), PE-block-PEG (MM = 500) and PEG (MM = 400). Holding the pre-washed synthetic intermediates (Zn5(OH)8(NO3)2∙2H2O) under hydrothermal conditions resulted in the formation of hexagonal ZnO rod crystal structures of various sizes. It was shown that the largest ZnO particles (10-15 μm) were observed in a sample obtained during hydrothermal exposure using Pluronic P-123 (MM = 5800). Atomic adsorption spectroscopy performed comparative quantitative analysis of residual Zn2+ ions in the supernatant of ZnO samples with different particle sizes and shapes. It was shown that the residual amount of Zn2+ ions was higher in the case of examining ZnO samples which have spherical particles of 30-80 nm. For example, in the supernatant of a ZnO sample that had a particle size of 30 nm, the quantitative content of Zn2+ ions was 10.22 mg/L.
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- Viktor A. Valtsifer
- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Ural Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Perm Federal Research Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, 614013 Perm, Russia; (V.A.V.); (A.V.S.); (N.B.K.); (A.S.A.); (I.V.V.); (V.N.S.)
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Ural Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Perm Federal Research Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, 614013 Perm, Russia; (V.A.V.); (A.V.S.); (N.B.K.); (A.S.A.); (I.V.V.); (V.N.S.)
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Ural Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Perm Federal Research Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, 614013 Perm, Russia; (V.A.V.); (A.V.S.); (N.B.K.); (A.S.A.); (I.V.V.); (V.N.S.)
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Ural Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Perm Federal Research Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, 614013 Perm, Russia; (V.A.V.); (A.V.S.); (N.B.K.); (A.S.A.); (I.V.V.); (V.N.S.)
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Ural Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Perm Federal Research Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, 614013 Perm, Russia; (V.A.V.); (A.V.S.); (N.B.K.); (A.S.A.); (I.V.V.); (V.N.S.)
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Ural Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Perm Federal Research Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, 614013 Perm, Russia; (V.A.V.); (A.V.S.); (N.B.K.); (A.S.A.); (I.V.V.); (V.N.S.)
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Ural Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Perm Federal Research Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, 614013 Perm, Russia; (V.A.V.); (A.V.S.); (N.B.K.); (A.S.A.); (I.V.V.); (V.N.S.)
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Hussain R, Zafar A, Hasan M, Tariq T, Saif MS, Waqas M, Tariq F, Anum M, Anjum SI, Shu X. Casting Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Fagonia Blend Microbial Arrest. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2023; 195:264-282. [PMID: 36074235 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-022-04152-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Physical and chemical methods for production of nanoparticles (NPs) are not only harmful for environment but also toxic for living organism. The present study attempts to synthesize ZnO NPs using the natural plant extract of Fagonia cretica. The phytochemical screening of F. cretica water extract was performed to check the presence of biologically active compounds like alkaloids, tannins, carbohydrates, proteins, phenols, saponins, flavonoids, and steroids. Well-prepared ZnO NPs given sharp absorption peak at 362 were confirmed by UV-visible. XRD analysis showed the ZnO NPs having wurtzite hexagonal structure with crystalline form. TEM analysis endorses flower-shaped ZnO nanoparticles ~ 100-1000 nm. FTIR spectrum suggested the involvement of phenolic groups and amino acids and amide linkages in protein performs as the stabilizing agent in the synthesis of ZnO NPs. The ZnO NPs showed strong antibacterial behavior against two bacterial strains Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli. In addition, ZnO NPs exhibited strong antioxidant activity of 79%:85.6%:89.9% at 5 μg/mL:10 μg/mL:5 μg/mL concentration of ZnO NPs respectively. This work indicates that Fagonia is considered to be appropriate and promising candidate for extending the innovative applications in the field of medicine and industry and also helpful and useful to the scientific communities.
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- Riaz Hussain
- Department of Zoology, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, 26000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, 26000, Pakistan.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, The Institute of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan. .,School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, China.
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- Department of Biotechnology, The Institute of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, The Institute of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, The Institute of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, The Institute of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, The Institute of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, 26000, Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, China.
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Wang R. Liquid-Phase Synthesis of Nano-Zinc Oxide and Its Photocatalytic Property. Int J Anal Chem 2022; 2022:6977424. [PMID: 35782584 PMCID: PMC9246628 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6977424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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To solve the problem of liquid-phase synthesis of nano-ZnO, a photocatalytic performance study was proposed. In this study, the microwave homogeneous precipitation method was used to add different types and amounts of surfactants. The synthesis of nano-zinc oxide was controlled by changing the reaction system conditions. The photocatalytic properties of nano-zinc oxide for degrading three water-soluble dyes were preliminarily studied and discussed. The results show that the photocatalytic performance of nano-ZnO is closely related to its size, morphology, specific surface area, and even crystallographic direction.
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- Rong Wang
- Gingko College of Hospitality Management, Chengdu, Sichuan 611743, China
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