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Farooqi MA, Farooqi HMU, Bhatti T, Siddiqui GU, Kausar F, Kang CU. Functionalization of niobium nitrogen-doped titanium dioxide (TiO 2) nanoparticles with ethanolic extracts of Mentha arvensis. DISCOVER NANO 2024; 19:67. [PMID: 38619645 PMCID: PMC11018591 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-024-04011-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
Abstract
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles have gained significant attention due to their wide-ranging applications. This research explores an approach to functionalize Niobium Nitrogen Titanium Dioxide nanoparticles (Nb-N-TiO2 NPs) with Mentha arvensis ethanolic leaf extracts. This functionalization allows doped NPs to interact with the bioactive compounds in extracts, synergizing their antioxidant activity. While previous studies have investigated the antioxidant properties of TiO2 NPs synthesized using ethanolic extracts of Mentha arvensis, limited research has focused on evaluating the antioxidant potential of doped nanoparticles functionalized with plant extracts. The characterization analyses are employed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy to evaluate these functionalized doped nanoparticles thoroughly. Subsequently, the antioxidant capabilities through the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays have been assessed. Within functionalized Nb-N-TiO2, the FTIR has a distinctive peak at 2350, 2010, 1312, 1212, and 1010 cm-1 with decreased transmittance associated with vibrations linked to the Nb-N bond. SEM revealed a triangular aggregation pattern, 500 nm to 2 µm of functionalized Nb-N-TiO2 NPs. Functionalized doped Nb-N-TiO2 NPs at 500 µg mL-1 exhibited particularly robust antioxidant activity, achieving an impressive 79% efficacy at DPPH assessment; meanwhile, ferric reduction efficiency of functionalized doped Nb-N-TiO2 showed maximum 72.16%. In conclusion, doped Nb-N-TiO2 NPs exhibit significantly enhanced antioxidant properties when functionalized with Mentha arvensis ethanolic extract compared to pure Nb-N-TiO2 manifested that doped Nb-N-TiO2 have broad promising endeavors for various biomedicine applications.
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- Muhammad Awais Farooqi
- Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Jeju National University, Jeju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Advanced Convergence Technology and Science, College of Pharmacy, Jeju National University, Jeju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Jeju National University, Jeju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Jeju National University, Jeju-si, Republic of Korea.
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Chauhan P, Imam A, Kanaujia PK, Suman SK. Nano-bioremediation: an eco-friendly and effective step towards petroleum hydrocarbon removal from environment. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 231:116224. [PMID: 37224942 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Global concern about petroleum hydrocarbon pollution has intensified and gained scientific interest due to its noxious nature, high persistence in environmental matrices, and low degradability. One way to address this is by combining remediation techniques that could overcome the constraints of traditional physio-chemical and biological remediation strategies. The upgraded concept of bioremediation to nano-bioremediation in this direction offers an efficient, economical, and eco-friendly approach to mitigate petroleum contaminants. Here, we review the unique attributes of different types of nanoparticles and their synthesis procedures in remediating various petroleum pollutants. This review also highlights the microbial interaction with different metallic nanoparticles and their consequential alteration in microbial as well as enzymatic activity which expedites the remediating process. Besides, the latter part of the review explores the application of petroleum hydrocarbon degradation and the application of nano supports as immobilizing agents for microbes and enzymes. Further, the challenges and the future prospects of nano-bioremediation have also been discussed.
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- Pooja Chauhan
- Analytical Sciences Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Indian Institute of Petroleum, Haridwar Road, Dehradun, 248005, Uttarakhand, India; Material Resource Efficiency Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Indian Institute of Petroleum, Haridwar Road, Dehradun, 248005, Uttarakhand, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Analytical Sciences Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Indian Institute of Petroleum, Haridwar Road, Dehradun, 248005, Uttarakhand, India; Material Resource Efficiency Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Indian Institute of Petroleum, Haridwar Road, Dehradun, 248005, Uttarakhand, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Analytical Sciences Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Indian Institute of Petroleum, Haridwar Road, Dehradun, 248005, Uttarakhand, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Material Resource Efficiency Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Indian Institute of Petroleum, Haridwar Road, Dehradun, 248005, Uttarakhand, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
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Khalil AT, Ovais M, Iqbal J, Ali A, Ayaz M, Abbas M, Ahmad I, Devkota HP. Microbes-mediated synthesis strategies of metal nanoparticles and their potential role in cancer therapeutics. Semin Cancer Biol 2022; 86:693-705. [PMID: 34118405 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2021.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Past few years have seen a paradigm shift towards ecofriendly, green and biological fabrication of metal nanoparticles (MNPs) for diverse nanomedicinal applications especially in cancer nanotheranostics. Besides, the well-known green synthesis methods of plant materials, the potential of the microbial world (bacteria, fungi, alga, etc.) in biofabrication is equally realized. Biomolecules and enzymes in the microbial cells are capable of catalyzing the biosynthesis process. These microbial derived inorganic nanoparticles have been frequently evaluated as potential agents in cancer therapies revealing exciting results. Through, cellular and molecular pathways, these microbial derived nanoparticles are capable of killing the cancer cells. Considering the recent developments in the anticancer applications of microbial derived inorganic MNPs, a dire need was felt to bring the available information to a single document. This manuscript reviews not only the mechanistic aspects of the microbial derived MNPs but also include the diverse mechanisms that governs their anticancer potential. Besides, an updated literature review is presented that includes studies of 2019-onwards.
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- Ali Talha Khalil
- Department of Pathology, Lady Reading Hospital Medical Teaching Institution, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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- National Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology (NCNST), Beijjing, China.
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- Center for Plant Sciences and Biodiversity, University of Swat, Kanju, 19201, Pakistan.
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- National Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology (NCNST), Beijjing, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.
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- Department of Life Sciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 5-1 Oe-honmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 862-0973, Japan; Program for Leading Graduate Schools, HIGO Program, Kumamoto University, 5-1 Oe-honmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 862-0973, Japan.
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Green Nano-Biotechnology: A New Sustainable Paradigm to Control Dengue Infection. Bioinorg Chem Appl 2022; 2022:3994340. [PMID: 35979184 PMCID: PMC9377959 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3994340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Dengue is a growing mosquito-borne viral disease prevalent in 128 countries, while 3.9 billion people are at high risk of acquiring the infection. With no specific treatment available, the only way to mitigate the risk of dengue infection is through controlling of vector, i.e., Aedes aegypti. Nanotechnology-based prevention strategies like biopesticides with nanoformulation are now getting popular for preventing dengue fever. Metal nanoparticles (NPs) synthesized by an eco-friendly process, through extracts of medicinal plants have indicated potential anti-dengue applications. Green synthesis of metal NPs is simple, cost-effective, and devoid of hazardous wastes. The recent progress in the phyto-synthesized multifunctional metal NPs for anti-dengue applications has encouraged us to review the available literature and mechanistic aspects of the dengue control using green-synthesized NPs. Furthermore, the molecular bases of the viral inhibition through NPs and the nontarget impacts or hazards with reference to the environmental integrity are discussed in depth. Till date, major focus has been on green synthesis of silver and gold NPs, which need further extension to other innovative composite nanomaterials. Further detailed mechanistic studies are required to critically evaluate the mechanistic insights during the synthesis of the biogenic NPs. Likewise, detailed analysis of the toxicological aspects of NPs and their long-term impact in the environment should be critically assessed.
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Manna I, Sahoo S, Bandyopadhyay M. Effect of Engineered Nickel Oxide Nanoparticle on Reactive Oxygen Species-Nitric Oxide Interplay in the Roots of Allium cepa L. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 12:586509. [PMID: 33633755 PMCID: PMC7901573 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.586509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Scientists anxiously follow instances of heavy metals augmenting in the environment and undergoing bioaccumulation and trace their biomagnification across food webs, wary of their potent toxicity on biological entities. Engineered nanoparticles supplement natural pools of respective heavy metals and can mimic their effects, exerting toxicity at higher concentrations. Thus, a thorough understanding of the underlying mechanism of this precarious interaction is mandatory. Most urban and industrial environments contain considerable quantities of nickel oxide nanoparticles. These in excess can cause considerable damage to plant metabolism through a significant increase in cellular reactive oxygen species and perturbation of its cross-talk with the reactive nitrogen species. In the present work, the authors have demonstrated how the intrusion of nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO-NP) affected the exposed roots of Allium cepa: starting with disruption of cell membranes, before being interiorized within cell organelles, effectively disrupting cellular homeostasis and survival. A major shift in the reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO) equanimity was also observed, unleashing major altercations in several crucial biochemical profiles. Altered antioxidant contents and upregulation of stress-responsive genes, namely, Catalase, Ascorbate peroxidase, Superoxide dismutase, and Rubisco activase, showing on average 50-250% rise across NiO-NP concentrations tested, also entailed increased cellular hydrogen peroxide contents, with tandem rise in cellular NO. Increased NO content was evinced from altered concentrations of nitric oxide synthase and nitrate reductase, along with NADPH oxidase, when compared with the negative control. Though initially showing a dose-dependent concomitant rise, a significant decrease of NO was observed at higher concentrations of NiO-NP, while cellular ROS continued to increase. Modified K/Na ratios, with increased proline concentrations and GABA contents, all hallmarks of cellular stress, correlated with ROS-NO perturbations. Detailed studies showed that NiO-NP concentration had a significant role in inducing toxicity, perturbing the fine balance of ROS-NO, which turned lethal for the cell at higher dosages of the ENP precipitating in the accumulation of stress markers and an inevitable shutdown of cellular mechanisms.
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- Indrani Manna
- Department of Botany, CAS, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Botany, Krishna Chandra College, Hetampur, India
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