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Soni S, Jha AB, Dubey RS, Sharma P. Nanowonders in agriculture: Unveiling the potential of nanoparticles to boost crop resilience to salinity stress. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 925:171433. [PMID: 38458469 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171433] [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: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Soil salinization significantly affects crop production by reducing crop quality and decreasing yields. Climate change can intensify salinity-related challenges, making the task of achieving global food security more complex. To address the problem of elevated salinity stress in crops, nanoparticles (NPs) have emerged as a promising solution. NPs, characterized by their small size and extensive surface area, exhibit remarkable functionality and reactivity. Various types of NPs, including metal and metal oxide NPs, carbon-based NPs, polymer-based NPs, and modified NPs, have displayed potential for mitigating salinity stress in plants. However, the effectiveness of NPs application in alleviating plant stress is dependent upon multiple factors, such as NPs size, exposure duration, plant species, particle composition, and prevailing environmental conditions. Moreover, alterations to NPs surfaces through functionalization and coating also play a role in influencing plant tolerance to salinity stress. NPs can influence cellular processes by impacting signal transduction and gene expression. They counteract reactive oxygen species (ROS), regulate the water balance, enhance photosynthesis and nutrient uptake and promote plant growth and yield. The objective of this review is to discuss the positive impacts of diverse NPs on alleviating salinity stress within plants. The intricate mechanisms through which NPs accomplish this mitigation are also discussed. Furthermore, this review addresses existing research gaps, recent breakthroughs, and prospective avenues for utilizing NPs to combat salinity stress.
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- Sunil Soni
- School of Environment and Sustainable Development, Central University of Gujarat, Sector-30, Gandhinagar 382030, Gujarat, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Sector-30, Gandhinagar 382030, Gujarat, India
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- Central University of Gujarat, Sector-29, Gandhinagar 382030, Gujarat, India
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- School of Environment and Sustainable Development, Central University of Gujarat, Sector-30, Gandhinagar 382030, Gujarat, India.
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Bhat AH, Chopan NA, Chisti HTN. Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet dye and high-performance electrochemical supercapacitor applications of hydrothermally synthesised magnetic bifunctional nanocomposite (Fe 3O 4/ZnO). NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 34:495604. [PMID: 37669630 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/acf6c4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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The present investigation employed a facile hydrothermal approach for the fabrication of Fe3O4/ZnO dual-functional magnetic nanocomposite. Supercapacitor and visible-light-driven photocatalytic applications of the material were explored. X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectra, ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectra (UV-vis/DRS), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, and vibrating sample magnetometer were used to analyse the nanocomposite's structural, morphological, optical, and magnetic properties. The FE-SEM analysis demonstrated that the surface morphology of Fe3O4, ZnO, and the Fe3O4/ZnO nanocomposite consisted of nanoparticles, nanoflakes, and nanoparticles adhered to the nanoflakes, respectively. The maximum specific capacitance of the electrode based on the Fe3O4/ZnO nanocomposite was measured to be 736.36 Fg-1at a scan rate of 5 mVs-1. The electrode also demonstrated remarkable cycling stability, retaining 86.5% of its capacitance even after 3000 cycles. The Fe3O4/ZnO nanocomposite was found to have an optical bandgap of 2.7 eV, an average particle size of 22.5 nm, and a saturation magnetization of 68.7 emu g-1. The photocatalysis experiment was conducted using the optimised settings, which included a pH of 7.0, a dye concentration of 30 mg l-1, a catalyst dose of 1 g l-1, and a contact time of 120 min. The Fe3O4/ZnO nanocomposite exhibited a notable degradation efficiency towards crystal violet dye upon exposure to visible light, achieving a degradation efficiency of 96.9%. This performance surpassed that of pure ZnO, which attained a degradation efficiency of 70.2%. The nanocomposite exhibited a rate constant of 2.80 × 10-2min-1, which was found to be notably higher than that of pure ZnO (0.8 × 10-2min-1), as determined through modelling (pseudo-first order linear fit). The radical scavenger experiments indicated that the superoxide radicals and hydroxyl radicals are the primary reactive species. The Fe3O4/ZnO photocatalyst can be effectively isolated using a bar magnet. Remarkably, the photocatalytic efficiency of the material remained almost entirely intact even after undergoing four cycles of recycling. In addition, this research opens up exciting new possibilities for use in fields like energy storage and pollution control.
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- Aabid Hussain Bhat
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Srinagar, J&K, (190006), India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Srinagar, J&K, (190006), India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Srinagar, J&K, (190006), India
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Xie J, Li H, Zhang T, Song B, Wang X, Gu Z. Recent Advances in ZnO Nanomaterial-Mediated Biological Applications and Action Mechanisms. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13091500. [PMID: 37177043 PMCID: PMC10180283 DOI: 10.3390/nano13091500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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In recent years, with the deepening research, metal zinc oxide (ZnO) nanomaterials have become a popular research object in the biological field, particularly in biomedicine and food safety, which is attributed to their unique physicochemical properties such as high surface area and volume ratio, luminescence effect, surface characteristics and biological activities. Herein, this review provides a detailed overview of the ZnO nanomaterial-mediated biological applications that involve anti-bacterial, anti-tumor, anti-inflammation, skin care, biological imaging and food packaging applications. Importantly, the corresponding action mechanisms of ZnO nanomaterials are pointed. Additionally, the structure and structure-dependent physicochemical properties, the common synthesis methods and the biosafety of ZnO nanoparticles are revealed in brief. Finally, the significance and future challenges of ZnO nanomaterial applications are concluded.
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- Jiani Xie
- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
- Clinical Medical College, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Pratomo U, Pratama RA, Irkham I, Sulaeman AP, Mulyana JY, Primadona I. 3D-ZnO Superstructure Decorated with Carbon-Based Material for Efficient Photoelectrochemical Water-Splitting under Visible-Light Irradiation. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1380. [PMID: 37110965 PMCID: PMC10146915 DOI: 10.3390/nano13081380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The depletion of fossil fuels is a worldwide problem that has led to the discovery of alternative energy sources. Solar energy is the focus of numerous studies due to its huge potential power and environmentally friendly nature. Furthermore, one such area of study is the production of hydrogen energy by engaging photocatalysts using the photoelectrochemical (PEC) method. 3-D ZnO superstructures are extensively explored, showing high solar light-harvesting efficiency, more reaction sites, great electron transportation, and low electron-hole recombination. However, further development requires the consideration of several aspects, including the morphological effects of 3D-ZnO on water-splitting performance. This study reviewed various 3D-ZnO superstructures fabricated through different synthesis methods and crystal growth modifiers, as well as their advantages and limitations. Additionally, a recent modification by carbon-based material for enhanced water-splitting efficiency has been discussed. Finally, the review provides some challenging issues and future perspectives on the improvement of vectorial charge carrier migration and separation between ZnO as well as carbon-based material, using rare earth metals, which appears to be exciting for water-splitting.
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- Uji Pratomo
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Raya Bandung Sumedang Km.21, Kabupaten Sumedang 45363, Indonesia; (U.P.); (R.A.P.); (I.I.); (A.P.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Raya Bandung Sumedang Km.21, Kabupaten Sumedang 45363, Indonesia; (U.P.); (R.A.P.); (I.I.); (A.P.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Raya Bandung Sumedang Km.21, Kabupaten Sumedang 45363, Indonesia; (U.P.); (R.A.P.); (I.I.); (A.P.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Raya Bandung Sumedang Km.21, Kabupaten Sumedang 45363, Indonesia; (U.P.); (R.A.P.); (I.I.); (A.P.S.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Urban Environmental Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, 1-1 Minamiosawa, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-0397, Japan;
- School of Education, Faculty of Arts and Education, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia
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- Research Center for Advanced Material, National Research and Innovation Agency, Kawasan Sains dan Teknologi BJ. Habibie, Tangerang Selatan 15314, Indonesia
- Collaboration Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials, National Research and Innovation Agency-Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung 40132, Indonesia
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Gomaa NH, El-Aziz NKA, El-Naenaeey ESY, Abdelaziz WS, Sewid AH. Antimicrobial potential of myricetin-coated zinc oxide nanocomposite against drug-resistant Clostridium perfringens. BMC Microbiol 2023; 23:79. [PMID: 36949384 PMCID: PMC10031903 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-023-02800-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens) is an important pathogen in livestock animals and humans causing a wide array of systemic and enteric diseases. The current study was performed to investigate the inhibitory activity of myricetin (MYR), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanocomposite against growth and α-hemolysin of C. perfringens isolated from beef meat and chicken sources. RESULTS The overall occurrence of C. perfringens was 29.8%. The prevalence of C. perfringens was higher in chicken (38.3%) than in beef meat products (10%). The antimicrobial susceptibility testing revealed that C. perfringens isolates exhibited high resistance levels for metronidazole (93%), bacitracin (89%), penicillin G (84%), and lincomycin (76%). Of note, 1% of C. perfringens isolates were pandrug-resistant (PDR), 4% were extensive drug-resistant (XDR), while 91% were multidrug-resistant. The results of broth microdilution technique revealed that all tested C. perfringens isolates were susceptible to MYR-loaded ZnO/PVA with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) ranged from 0.125 to 2 µg/mL. Moreover, the MYR either alone or combined with the nanocomposite had no cytotoxic activities on chicken red blood cells (cRBCs). Transcriptional modifications of MYR, ZnO, ZnO/PVA, and ZnO/PVA/MYR nanocomposite were determined, and the results showed significant down-regulation of α-hemolysin fold change to 0.5, 0.7, 0.6, and 0.28, respectively compared to the untreated bacteria. CONCLUSION This is an in vitro study reporting the antimicrobial potential of MYR-coated ZnO nanocomposite as an effective therapeutic candidate against C. perfringens. An in vivo approach is the next step to provide evidence for applying these alternatives in the treatment and prevention of C. perfringens-associated diseases.
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- Nada H Gomaa
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44511, Sharkia, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44511, Sharkia, Egypt.
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44511, Sharkia, Egypt
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- Avian and Rabbit Medicine Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44511, Sharkia, Egypt
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Pino P, Bosco F, Mollea C, Onida B. Antimicrobial Nano-Zinc Oxide Biocomposites for Wound Healing Applications: A Review. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15030970. [PMID: 36986831 PMCID: PMC10053511 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Chronic wounds are a major concern for global health, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. As their occurrence is correlated with age and age-related comorbidities, their incidence in the population is set to increase in the forthcoming years. This burden is further worsened by the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which causes wound infections that are increasingly hard to treat with current antibiotics. Antimicrobial bionanocomposites are an emerging class of materials that combine the biocompatibility and tissue-mimicking properties of biomacromolecules with the antimicrobial activity of metal or metal oxide nanoparticles. Among these nanostructured agents, zinc oxide (ZnO) is one of the most promising for its microbicidal effects and its anti-inflammatory properties, and as a source of essential zinc ions. This review analyses the most recent developments in the field of nano-ZnO–bionanocomposite (nZnO-BNC) materials—mainly in the form of films, but also hydrogel or electrospun bandages—from the different preparation techniques to their properties and antibacterial and wound-healing performances. The effect of nanostructured ZnO on the mechanical, water and gas barrier, swelling, optical, thermal, water affinity, and drug-release properties are examined and linked to the preparation methods. Antimicrobial assays over a wide range of bacterial strains are extensively surveyed, and wound-healing studies are finally considered to provide a comprehensive assessment framework. While early results are promising, a systematic and standardised testing procedure for the comparison of antibacterial properties is still lacking, partly because of a not-yet fully understood antimicrobial mechanism. This work, therefore, allowed, on one hand, the determination of the best strategies for the design, engineering, and application of n-ZnO-BNC, and, on the other hand, the identification of the current challenges and opportunities for future research.
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Suhel A, Abdul Rahim N, Abdul Rahman MR, Bin Ahmad KA, Khan U, Teoh YH, Zainal Abidin N. Impact of ZnO nanoparticles as additive on performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine fueled with waste plastic oil. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14782. [PMID: 37064486 PMCID: PMC10102206 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Neat waste plastic oil (WPO) application as a fuel in engines reduces BTE and increases deleterious emissions of CO, UHC, NOx, and smoke due to the presence of insufficient oxygen and unbreakable hydrocarbon chains in WPO. Present investigation was performed to evaluate the impact of ZnO nanoparticles on the performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine operated with the waste plastic oil (WPO20) blend. The objective of doping ZnO nanoparticles with WPO20 was to enhance the oxidation reaction and heat transfer rate between fuel droplets during combustion, which aids in completing the combustion. The sol-gel technique was adopted to successfully synthesize the ZnO nanoparticles using zinc acetate (Zn(CH3CO2)2.2H2O) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) precursors. The structure and morphology of resulted particles were studied by XRD and FESEM tests. Both results indicate the stable formation of ZnO, and exhibit the crystallinity nature, spherical surface, and size consistency. The synthesized ZnO nanoparticles were infused in WPO20 blend in the amounts of 50, 100, and 150 ppm with the aid of the ultrasonication technique. Engine test was conducted with diesel fuel, WPO20 blend, and nano-infused fuels at a constant speed of 1500 rpm under various loads. The disparities in performance and emission characteristics were examined and compared with pure diesel fuel. The findings demonstrated that adding nanoparticles to WPO20 significantly lowers the smoke, CO, UHC, and NOx emissions and simultaneously improves the BTE and decreases the BSFC of the diesel engine. Optimum results were obtained for 100 ppm concentration of ZnO nanoparticles. Reduction of smoke by 11.86%, CO by 5.7%, UHC by 28%, and NOx by 14.93%, along with the enhancement of BTE by 2.47%, were noticed at maximum load with 100 ppm particles. Based on the test results, it is concluded that ZnO nanoparticles can be used as a suitable additive in WPO blends to improve the overall engine characteristics. Further scope of the present work is to study the effect of organic nanoparticles with WPO on engine behaviour, the detailed combustion of nanoparticles infused WPO, and the nanoparticles doped WPO on engine wear and corrosion.
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- Ameer Suhel
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Sungai Besi 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Sungai Besi 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Sungai Besi 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Sungai Besi 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal 14300, Penang, Malaysia
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- Department of Science & Maritime Technology, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Sungai Besi 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Prakashkumar N, Pugazhendhi A, Brindhadevi K, Garalleh HA, Garaleh M, Suganthy N. Comparative study of zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized through biogenic and chemical route with reference to antibacterial, antibiofilm and anticancer activities. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 220:115136. [PMID: 36584851 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.115136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The present focused on comparative study on synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using chemical method via alkaline precipitation method (ZnO(A) NPs) using NaOH and biogenic method using termite mound extract (ZnO(B) NPs). GC-MS analysis revealed that D-limonene present in termite mound extract might be responsible for the synthesis of ZnO(B) NPs. XRD patterns confirmed hexagonal crystalline structure of ZnO(A) and (B) NPs. Results of antibacterial activity illustrated that ZnO(B) NPs showed its potential against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, ESBL-1, ESBL-2 and EBSL-3. Antibiofilm studies revealed that ZnO(B) NPs exhibited optimum decline in MRSA biofilm formation than ZnO(A) NPs. In addition, ZnO(B) NPs showed potent cytotoxic effect against lung cancer cell lines A549 with IC50 of 35.16 ± 0.10 μg/mL in comparison with ZnO(A) NPs (IC50- 55.09 ± 0.30 μg/mL). Overall, the results revealed that biogenic synthesis of ZnO NPs ensures its biosafety level and enhanced biological activity when compared to chemical synthesis method.
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- Nallasamy Prakashkumar
- Department of Nanoscience and Technology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; University Centre for Research & Development, Department of Civil Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India.
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- Center for Transdisciplinary Research (CFTR), Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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- Department of Mathematical Science, College of Engineering, University of Business and Technology-Dahban, Jeddah, 21361, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mathematical Science, College of Engineering, University of Business and Technology-Dahban, Jeddah, 21361, Saudi Arabia; Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tafila Technical University, Tafila, 66141, Jordan
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- Department of Nanoscience and Technology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Ijaz S, Sultana M, Shamim R, Bukhari NI. Development and DoE-ANN based optimization of novel swellable matrix-diffusible doxorubicin loaded zinc oxide nanoflowers using sonochemical-precipitation method. Int J Pharm 2023; 633:122584. [PMID: 36621704 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.122584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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This research aimed to acquire doxorubicin loaded zinc oxide nanoflowers (DOX-ZnO-NFs) for intracellular drug cargo possessing a synergistic in-vitro anticancer activity with minimal toxicity. Zinc is the main inorganic metallic component of various enzyme systems and has the possibility of fabrication into the diverse nano-structural forms. An easy absorption and extensive tissue distribution of zinc have made it unique candidate for drug delivery system. Hence, the zinc oxide nanoflowers were prepared with sonochemical-precipitation. The developed system was characterized using the reported methods and was optimized employing design of experiment, coupled with artificial neural network approach. The optimized nanoflowers (DOX-ZnO-NFV) were anionic with particle size of 24 ± 0.05 nm, polydispersity index of <0.5, a zeta potential of -25.68 ± 0.16 mV, yield of 87.40% and encapsulation efficiency of 85.25%. DOX-ZNO-NFV depicted sustained DOX release, around 65.413% release in 30 h at pH 7.4 and assumed Weibull model with its derived parameters, a and b of 22.77 and 0.918, respectively. DOX-ZnO-NFV remained stable on storage for 3 months at 4° C/50% RH and 25° C/60% RH. DOX-ZnO-NFV displayed a zone of inhibition of 13.50 ± 1.25 mm and 25.50 ± 0.98 mm, respectively against gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and gram-negative Escherichia coli strains, presenting the nanoflowers as self-preservative. DOX-ZnO-NFV exhibited higher in-vitro anticancer activity in Henrietta Lacks cell line, with least hemolysis compared to the free DOX and ZnO-NF. Thus, doxorubicin loaded zinc oxide nanoflowers envisioned to act as better chemotherapeutic cargos with the maximize anticancer activity and minimal toxicity.
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- Sana Ijaz
- Punjab University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Allama Iqbal Campus, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Punjab University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Allama Iqbal Campus, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Punjab University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Allama Iqbal Campus, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Punjab University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Allama Iqbal Campus, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.
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Bio-Assisted Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from Mimosa pudica Aqueous Leave Extract: Structure and Antibacterial Activity. CHEMISTRY AFRICA 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s42250-022-00581-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Husk-like Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Induce Apoptosis through ROS Generation in Epidermoid Carcinoma Cells: Effect of Incubation Period on Sol-Gel Synthesis and Anti-Cancerous Properties. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11020320. [PMID: 36830857 PMCID: PMC9953567 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11020320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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This study effectively reports the influence of experimental incubation period on the sol-gel production of husk-like zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZNPs) and their anti-cancerous abilities. The surface morphology of ZNPs was studied with the help of SEM. With the use of TEM, the diameter range of the ZNPs was estimated to be ~86 and ~231 nm for ZNPA and ZNPB, prepared by incubating zinc oxide for 2 and 10 weeks, respectively. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) investigation showed that ZNPs had a pure wurtzite crystal structure. On prolonging the experimental incubation, a relative drop in aspect ratio was observed, displaying a distinct blue-shift in the UV-visible spectrum. Furthermore, RBC lysis assay results concluded that ZNPA and ZNPB both demonstrated innoxious nature. As indicated by MTT assay, reactive oxygen species (ROS) release, and chromatin condensation investigations against the human epidermoid carcinoma (HEC) A431 cells, ZNPB demonstrated viable relevance to chemotherapy. Compared to ZNPB, ZNPA had a slightly lower IC50 against A431 cells due to its small size. This study conclusively describes a simple, affordable method to produce ZNP nano-formulations that display significant cytotoxicity against the skin cancer cell line A431, suggesting that ZNPs may be useful in the treatment of cancer.
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Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Stabilized with Biopolymers for Application in Wound-Healing Mixed Gels. Gels 2023; 9:gels9010057. [PMID: 36661823 PMCID: PMC9857812 DOI: 10.3390/gels9010057] [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: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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A method for the synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) gels was developed. ZnO NPs were obtained through a sol-gel method with zinc acetate usage as a precursor. Optimization of the method of synthesis of ZnO NPs gel has been carried out. It was observed that the most stable ZnO NPs gels are formed at room temperature, pH = 8 and molar concentration of zinc C(Zn2+) = 0.05-0.2 M. It was shown that the addition of polysaccharide significantly affects the rheological properties and microstructure of ZnO NPs gels. We found that the optimal polysaccharide for the synthesis of ZnO NPs gels is hydroxyethyl cellulose. It is shown that the microstructure of a gel of ZnO NPs stabilized with hydroxyethyl cellulose is represented by irregularly shaped particles that are assembled into aggregates, with sizes ranging from 150 to 1400 nm. A significant hysteresis region is observed in a gel of ZnO NPs stabilized with hydroxyethyl cellulose. The process of interaction of ZnO NPs with polysaccharides was investigated. It was shown that the interaction of ZnO NPs with polysaccharides occurs through a charged hydroxyl group. In the experiment, a sample of a gel of ZnO NPs modified with hydroxyethyl cellulose was tested. It was shown that the gel of ZnO NPs modified with hydroxyethyl cellulose has a pronounced regenerative effect on burn wounds, which is significantly higher than that of the control group and the group treated with a gel of ZnO microparticles (MPs) and hydroxyethyl cellulose. It is also shown that the rate of healing of burn wounds in animals treated with gel of ZnO nanoparticles with hydroxyethyl cellulose (group 3) is 16.23% higher than in animals treated with gel of ZnO microparticles with hydroxyethyl cellulose (group 2), and 24.33% higher than in the control group treated with hydroxyethyl cellulose. The average rate of healing of burn wounds for the entire experimental period in experimental animals of group 3 is 1.26 and 1.54 times higher than in animals of group 2 and control group, respectively. An experimental study of a gel of ZnO NPs modified with hydroxyethyl cellulose has shown the effectiveness of its use in modeling the healing of skin wounds through primary tension.
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ZnO nanoparticles as potential fertilizer and biostimulant for lettuce. Heliyon 2023; 9:e12787. [PMID: 36647345 PMCID: PMC9840361 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Zn is an indispensable nutrient for crops that usually presents low bioavailability. Different techniques have been proposed to improve the bioavailability of Zn, including the use of nanofertilizers. The objective of the study was to evaluate the applications of drench (D) and foliar (F) ZnO nanoparticles (NZnO) compared to those of ionic Zn2+ (ZnSO4) in lettuce. The plants cv. Great Lakes 407 was produced in pots of 4 L with perlite-peat moss (1:1) under greenhouse conditions. The treatments consisted of NZnO applications that replaced the total Zn provided with a Steiner solution, as follows: Zn2+ (100%D) (control); Zn2+ (50%D+50%F); NZnO (100%D); NZnO (50%D+50%F); NZnO (75%D); NZnO (50%D); NZnO (75%F) and NZnO (50%F). Four applications of Zn were made with a frequency of 15 days. 75 days after transplant (DAP), the fresh and dry biomass, chlorophyll a, b, and β-carotene, phenolics, flavonoids, antioxidant capacity, vitamin C, glutathione, H2O2, total protein, and enzymatic activity of PAL, CAT, APX, and GPX were evaluated. The mineral concentrations (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Zn, Ni, and Si) in the leaves and roots of plants were also determined. The results showed that, compared to Zn2+, NZnO promoted increases in biomass (14-52%), chlorophylls (32-69%), and antioxidant compounds such as phenolics, flavonoids, and vitamin C. The activity of enzymes like CAT and APX, as well as the foliar concentration of Ca, Mg, S, Fe, Mn, Zn, and Si increased with NZnO. A better response was found in the plants for most variables with foliar applications of NZnO equivalent to 50-75% of the total Zn2+ applied conventionally. These results demonstrate that total replacement of Zn2+ with NZnO is possible, promoting fertilizer efficiency and the nutraceutical quality of lettuce.
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Design and synthesis of polyindole - ZnO nano composite for NLO applications. J INDIAN CHEM SOC 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jics.2022.100827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Alavi M, Li L, Nokhodchi A. Metal, metal oxide and polymeric nanoformulations for the inhibition of bacterial quorum sensing. Drug Discov Today 2023; 28:103392. [PMID: 36208725 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2022.103392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Antibiotic resistance of bacteria has caused a significant public health challenge and economic problem, resulting in a necessity to find efficient antibacterial agents. Conventional bactericidal agents hinder the growth of bacteria by slowing down the cell wall synthesis or disturbing bacterial DNA replication, protein production or other bacterial cellular metabolism that can augment natural selection pressure for turning up new antibiotic-resistant strains. Virulence properties and biofilm formation of bacteria are orchestrated by quorum-sensing systems. These quorum-sensing systems normally control antimicrobial production; and targeting these systems using metal-based nanoparticles or polymeric nanoparticles can be considered as powerful antibacterial treatments owing to their specific physicochemical and therapeutic properties. In this review, recent advances and challenges related to the inactivation of quorum-sensing systems by these nanoparticles are presented to obtain comprehensive viewpoints for future studies.
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- Mehran Alavi
- Nanobiotechnology Department, Faculty of Innovative Science and Technology, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Pharmaceutics Research Laboratory, Arundel Building, School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex, Brighton BN1 9QJ, UK; Lupin Pharmaceuticals Research Center, Coral Springs, 4006 NW 124th Ave, Florida 33065, USA.
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Khan A, Ali Khan A, Jameel M, Farhan Khan M, Khan M, Khan A, Ahmad F, Alam M. Grass-Shaped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized by the Sol-Gel Process and Their Antagonistic Properties towards the Biotrophic Parasite, Meloidogyne incognita. Bioinorg Chem Appl 2023; 2023:6834710. [PMID: 37009336 PMCID: PMC10065852 DOI: 10.1155/2023/6834710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023] Open
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The presence of Meloidogyne spp., also known as root-knot nematodes, presents a significant danger to global agricultural progress. Since chemical nematicides have high levels of toxicity, it is imperative to develop environmentally friendly methods to manage root-knot nematodes. Nanotechnology is now the most progressive way to attract researchers due to its innovative quality in combating plant diseases. Our study focused on the sol-gel process to synthesize grass-shaped zinc oxide nanoparticles (G-ZnO NPs) and assess its nematicidal behavior against Meloidogyne incognita. Various concentrations (250, 500, 750, and 1000 ppm) of G-ZnO NPs were utilized to expose both the infectious stage (J2s) and egg masses of M. incognita. Laboratory results revealed that G-ZnO NPs showed toxicity to J2s with LC50 values of 1352.96, 969.64, and 621.53 ppm at 12, 24, and 36 hours, respectively, and the result was the inhibition of egg hatching in M. incognita. All three exposure periods were reported linked with the concentration strength of G-ZnO NPs. The pot experiment results exhibited that G-ZnO NPs significantly reduced the root-gall infection of chickpea plants under M. incognita attack. Compared with the untreated control, there was a significant improvement in plant growth attributes and physiological parameters as well, when distinct G-ZnO NP doses (250, 500, 750, and 1000 ppm) were applied. In the pot study, we noticed a reduction in the root-gall index with an increase in the concentration of G-ZnO NPs. The results confirmed that G-ZnO NPs have enormous potential in sustainable agriculture for controlling the root-knot nematode, M. incognita, in chickpea production.
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- Amir Khan
- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Department of Science, Gagan College of Management and Technology, Aligarh 202001, India
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- Botany Section, Women's College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Department of Safety Engineering, Dongguk University, 123 Dongdae-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk 780714, Republic of Korea
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Abdelaliem YF, Abdel-Baset TAN, Sayed ARM, Owis AA, Ramadan MF, Mohdaly AAA. Characterization of ZnO and Mn-doped ZnO nanoparticles and their antimicrobial activity. RENDICONTI LINCEI. SCIENZE FISICHE E NATURALI 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12210-022-01126-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Antibacterial Effects of ZnO Nanodisks: Shape Effect of the Nanostructure on the Lethality in Escherichia coli. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2022; 195:3067-3095. [PMID: 36520354 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-022-04265-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The role of the shape of the nanostructure on the antibacterial effects of ZnO nanodisks has been investigated by detailed mass spectrometry-based proteomics along with other spectroscopic and microscopic studies on E. coli. The primary interaction study of the E. coli cells in the presence of ZnO nanodisks showed rigorous cell surface damage disrupting the cell wall/membrane components detected by microscopic and ATR-FTIR studies. Protein profiling of whole-cell extracts in the presence and absence of ZnO nanodisks identified several proteins that are upregulated and downregulated under the stress of the nanodisks. This suggests that the bacterial response to the primary stress leads to a secondary impact of ZnO nanodisk toxicity via regulation of the expression of specific proteins. Results showed that the ZnO nanodisks lead to the over-expression of peptidyl-dipeptidase Dcp, Transketolase-1, etc., which are important to maintaining the osmotic balance in the cell. The abrupt change in osmotic pressure leads to mechanical injury to the membrane, and nutritional starvation conditions, which is revealed from the expression of the key proteins involved in membrane-protein assembly, maintaining membrane integrity, cell division processes, etc. Thus, indicating a deleterious effect of ZnO nanodisk on the protective layer of E. coli. ZnO nanodisks seem to primarily affect the protective membrane layer, inducing cell death via the development of osmotic shock conditions, as one of the possible reasons for cell death. These results unravel a unique behavior of the disk-shaped ZnO nanostructure in executing lethality in E. coli, which has not been reported for other known shapes or morphologies of ZnO nanoforms.
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Aljohar AY, Muteeb G, Zia Q, Siddiqui S, Aatif M, Farhan M, Khan MF, Alsultan A, Jamal A, Alshoaibi A, Ahmad E, Alam MW, Arshad M, Ahamed MI. Anticancer effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles prepared by varying entry time of ion carriers against A431 skin cancer cells in vitro. Front Chem 2022; 10:1069450. [PMID: 36531331 PMCID: PMC9751667 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.1069450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Although, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZRTs) as an anti-cancer agent have been the subject of numerous studies, none of the reports has investigated the impact of the reaction entry time of ion-carriers on the preparation of ZRTs. Therefore, we synthesized variants of ZRTs by extending the entry time of NaOH (that acts as a carrier of hydroxyl ions) in the reaction mixture. The anti-proliferative action, morphological changes, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and nuclear apoptosis of ZRTs on human A431 skin carcinoma cells were observed. The samples revealed crystallinity and purity by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images of ZRT-1 (5 min ion carrier entry) and ZRT-2 (10 min ion carrier entry) revealed microtubule like morphology. On prolonging the entry time for ion carrier (NaOH) introduction in the reaction mixture, a relative ascent in the aspect ratio was seen. The typical ZnO band with a slight shift in the absorption maxima was evident with UV-visible spectroscopy. Both ZRT-1 and ZRT-2 exhibited non-toxic behavior as evident by RBC lysis assay. Additionally, ZRT-2 showed better anti-cancer potential against A431 cells as seen by MTT assay, ROS generation and chromatin condensation analyses. At 25 μM of ZRT-2, 5.56% cells were viable in MTT test, ROS production was enhanced to 166.71%, while 33.0% of apoptotic cells were observed. The IC50 for ZRT-2 was slightly lower (6 μM) than that for ZRT-1 (8 μM) against A431 cells. In conclusion, this paper presents a modest, economical procedure to generate ZRT nano-structures exhibiting strong cytotoxicity against the A431 cell line, indicating that ZRTs may have application in combating cancer.
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- Albandri Yousef Aljohar
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia
- Health and Basic Sciences Research Center, Majmaah University, Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Sciences, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Science, Gagan College of Management & Technology, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Majmaah University, Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Molecular Endocrinology Laboratory, Zoology Department, Lucknow University, Lucknow, India
- Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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The Potential of Antibiotics and Nanomaterial Combinations as Therapeutic Strategies in the Management of Multidrug-Resistant Infections: A Review. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232315038. [PMID: 36499363 PMCID: PMC9736695 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232315038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Antibiotic resistance has become a major public health concern around the world. This is exacerbated by the non-discovery of novel drugs, the development of resistance mechanisms in most of the clinical isolates of bacteria, as well as recurring infections, hindering disease treatment efficacy. In vitro data has shown that antibiotic combinations can be effective when microorganisms are resistant to individual drugs. Recently, advances in the direction of combination therapy for the treatment of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial infections have embraced antibiotic combinations and the use of nanoparticles conjugated with antibiotics. Nanoparticles (NPs) can penetrate the cellular membrane of disease-causing organisms and obstruct essential molecular pathways, showing unique antibacterial mechanisms. Combined with the optimal drugs, NPs have established synergy and may assist in regulating the general threat of emergent bacterial resistance. This review comprises a general overview of antibiotic combinations strategies for the treatment of microbial infections. The potential of antibiotic combinations with NPs as new entrants in the antimicrobial therapy domain is discussed.
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Zahra S, Bukhari H, Qaisar S, Sheikh A, Amin A. Synthesis of nanosize zinc oxide through aqueous sol-gel route in polyol medium. BMC Chem 2022; 16:104. [PMID: 36434647 PMCID: PMC9700888 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-022-00900-3] [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: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study is aimed to synthesize nanosize zinc oxide by acid catalyzed sol-gel process using zinc nitrate hexahydrate as precursor, aqueous isopropanol as solvent and glycerin for making polyol system. The polyol mediated procedure was employed in combination with calcination induced synthesis of nanoparticles of numerous sizes obtained with the variation in calcination temperature from 500 to 900 ℃. The crystal structure of the prepared samples was characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD). Infrared spectroscopy (IR) was used to identify the surface hydroxyl groups. Thermal stability was confirmed by differential scanning calorimetry-thermogravimetric analysis (DSC-TGA) whereas field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) was used to study the surface morphology of nanoparticles. RESULTS Results revealed the formation of hexagonal wurtzite structure of irregular shaped nanoparticles having size ranging from 50-100 nm. However, the particles combined to form agglomerates of 200-400 nm with the rise in calcination temperature. CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that nanosize zinc oxide can be synthesized successfully by a simple process comprising of glycerin as a low-cost, non-toxic and eco-friendly polyol followed by calcination at ambient temperatures.
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- Samreen Zahra
- grid.420148.b0000 0001 0721 1925Mineral Processing Research Centre, PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, 54600 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Post Graduate Islamia College, Cooper Road, Lahore, 54000 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Post Graduate Islamia College, Cooper Road, Lahore, 54000 Pakistan
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- grid.420148.b0000 0001 0721 1925Food and Biotechnology Research Centre, PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, 54600 Pakistan
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- grid.420148.b0000 0001 0721 1925Mineral Processing Research Centre, PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, 54600 Pakistan
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Serov DA, Burmistrov DE, Simakin AV, Astashev ME, Uvarov OV, Tolordava ER, Semenova AA, Lisitsyn AB, Gudkov SV. Composite Coating for the Food Industry Based on Fluoroplast and ZnO-NPs: Physical and Chemical Properties, Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activity, Cytotoxicity. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:4158. [PMID: 36500781 PMCID: PMC9739285 DOI: 10.3390/nano12234158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Bacterial contamination of meat products during its preparation at the enterprise is an important problem for the global food industry. Cutting boards are one of the main sources of infection. In order to solve this problem, the creation of mechanically stable coatings with antibacterial activity is one of the most promising strategies. For such a coating, we developed a composite material based on "liquid" Teflon and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs). The nanoparticles obtained with laser ablation had a rod-like morphology, an average size of ~60 nm, and a ζ-potential of +30 mV. The polymer composite material was obtained by adding the ZnO-NPs to the polymer matrix at a concentration of 0.001-0.1% using the low-temperature technology developed by the research team. When applying a composite material to a surface with damage, the elimination of defects on a micrometer scale was observed. The effect of the composite material on the generation of reactive oxygen species (H2O2, •OH), 8-oxoguanine in DNA in vitro, and long-lived reactive protein species (LRPS) was evaluated. The composite coating increased the generation of all of the studied compounds by 50-200%. The effect depended on the concentration of added ZnO-NPs. The antibacterial and antibiofilm effects of the Teflon/ZnO NP coating against L. monocytogenes, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, and S. typhimurium, as well as cytotoxicity against the primary culture of mouse fibroblasts, were studied. The conducted microbiological study showed that the fluoroplast/ZnO-NPs coating has a strong bacteriostatic effect against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. In addition, the fluoroplast/ZnO-NPs composite material only showed potential cytotoxicity against primary mammalian cell culture at a concentration of 0.1%. Thus, a composite material has been obtained, the use of which may be promising for the creation of antibacterial coatings in the meat processing industry.
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- Dmitriy A. Serov
- Prokhorov General Physics Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems, Russian Academy of Sciences, 26, Talalikhina St., 109316 Moscow, Russia
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- V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems, Russian Academy of Sciences, 26, Talalikhina St., 109316 Moscow, Russia
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- V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems, Russian Academy of Sciences, 26, Talalikhina St., 109316 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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Strong anti-viral nano biocide based on Ag/ZnO modified by amodiaquine as an antibacterial and antiviral composite. Sci Rep 2022; 12:19934. [PMID: 36402913 PMCID: PMC9675852 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-24540-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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In this paper, we synthesized Ag/ZnO composite colloidal nanoparticles and the surface of nanoparticles was improved by amodiaquine ligand. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using the XRD diffraction pattern, FT-IR Spectroscopy, TEM image, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral effects of the synthesized colloid were examined on E.coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterococcus hirae bacteria, and Candida Albicans and form spore aspergillus fungi, also influenza, herpes simplex, and covid 19 viruses. The results indicate more than 7 log removal of the bacteria, fungi, and viruses by synthesized colloid with a concentration of 15 μg/L (Ag)/50 µg/ml (ZnO). This removal for covid 19 virus is from 3.2 × 108 numbers to 21 viruses within 30 s. Also, irritation and toxicity tests of the synthesized colloid show harmless effects on human cells and tissues. These colloidal nanoparticles were used as mouthwash solution and their clinical tests were done on 500 people infected by the coronavirus. The results indicate that by washing their mouth and nose three times on day all patients got healthy at different times depending on the depth of the disease. Almost all people with no signs of infection and using this solution as a mouthwash didn't infect by the virus during the study.
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Long-Term Antimicrobial Performance of Textiles Coated with ZnO and TiO 2 Nanoparticles in a Tropical Climate. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13040233. [PMID: 36412874 PMCID: PMC9680289 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13040233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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This paper reports the results of the large-scale field testing of composite materials with antibacterial properties in a tropical climate. The composite materials, based on a cotton fabric with a coating of metal oxide nanoparticles (TiO2 and/or ZnO), were produced using high-power ultrasonic treatment. The antibacterial properties of the materials were studied in laboratory tests on solid and liquid nutrient media using bacteria of different taxonomic groups (Escherichia coli, Chromobacterium violaceum, Pseudomonas chlororaphis). On solid media, the coatings were able to achieve a >50% decrease in the number of bacteria. The field tests were carried out in a tropical climate, at the Climate test station “Hoa Lac” (Hanoi city, Vietnam). The composite materials demonstrated long-term antibacterial activity in the tropical climate: the number of microorganisms remained within the range of 1−3% in comparison with the control sample for the duration of the experiment (3 months). Ten of the microorganisms that most frequently occurred on the surface of the coated textiles were identified. The bacteria were harmless, while the fungi were pathogenic and contributed to fabric deterioration. Tensile strength deterioration was also studied, with the fabrics coated with metal oxides demonstrating a better preservation of their mechanical characteristics over time, (there was a 42% tensile strength decrease for the reference non-coated sample and a 21% decrease for the sample with a ZnO + CTAB coating).
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Zhao W, Liu Y, Zhang P, Zhou P, Wu Z, Lou B, Jiang Y, Shakoor N, Li M, Li Y, Lynch I, Rui Y, Tan Z. Engineered Zn-based nano-pesticides as an opportunity for treatment of phytopathogens in agriculture. NANOIMPACT 2022; 28:100420. [PMID: 36038133 DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2022.100420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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People's desire for food has never slowed, despite the deterioration of the global agricultural environment and the threat to food security. People rely on agrochemicals to ensure normal crop growth and to relieve the existing demand pressure. Phytopathogens have acquired resistance to traditional pesticides as a result of pesticdes' abuse. Compared with traditional formulations, nano-pesticides have superior antimicrobial performance and are environmentally friendly. Zn-based nanoparticles (NPs) have shown their potential as strong antipathogen activity. However, their full potential has not been demonstrated yet. Here, we analyzed the prerequisites for the use of Zn-based NPs as nano-pesticides in agriculture including both intrinsic properties of the materials and environmental conditions. We also summarized the mechanisms of Zn-based NPs against phytopathogens including direct and indirect strategies to alleviate plant disease stress. Finally, the current challenges and future directions are highlighted to advance our understanding of this field and guide future studies.
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- Weichen Zhao
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, Zhejiang Province, China
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK; Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; China Agricultural University Professor Workstation of Yuhuangmiao Town, Shanghe County, Jinan, Shandong, China; China Agricultural University Professor Workstation of Sunji Town, Shanghe County, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Mandal AK, Katuwal S, Tettey F, Gupta A, Bhattarai S, Jaisi S, Bhandari DP, Shah AK, Bhattarai N, Parajuli N. Current Research on Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12173066. [PMID: 36080103 PMCID: PMC9459703 DOI: 10.3390/nano12173066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have piqued the curiosity of researchers all over the world due to their extensive biological activity. They are less toxic and biodegradable with the capacity to greatly boost pharmacophore bioactivity. ZnO-NPs are the most extensively used metal oxide nanoparticles in electronic and optoelectronics because of their distinctive optical and chemical properties which can be readily modified by altering the morphology and the wide bandgap. The biosynthesis of nanoparticles using extracts of therapeutic plants, fungi, bacteria, algae, etc., improves their stability and biocompatibility in many biological settings, and its biofabrication alters its physiochemical behavior, contributing to biological potency. As such, ZnO-NPs can be used as an effective nanocarrier for conventional drugs due to their cost-effectiveness and benefits of being biodegradable and biocompatible. This article covers a comprehensive review of different synthesis approaches of ZnO-NPs including physical, chemical, biochemical, and green synthesis techniques, and also emphasizes their biopotency through antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antioxidant, antiviral, wound healing, and cardioprotective activity. Green synthesis from plants, bacteria, and fungus is given special attention, with a particular emphasis on extraction techniques, precursors used for the synthesis and reaction conditions, characterization techniques, and surface morphology of the particles.
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- Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur 44618, Nepal
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, and Bioengineering, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, MA 02747, USA
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- Paraza Pharma, Inc., 2525 Avenue Marie-Curie, Montreal, QC H4S 2E1, Canada
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- Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur 44618, Nepal
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- Natural Product Research Laboratory, Thapathali, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
- Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur 44618, Nepal
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Health and Allied Sciences, Pokhara University, Lekhnath 33700, Nepal
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, and Bioengineering, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA
- Correspondence: (N.B.); (N.P.)
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- Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur 44618, Nepal
- Correspondence: (N.B.); (N.P.)
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Jia B, Zhang Z, Zhuang Y, Yang H, Han Y, Wu Q, Jia X, Yin Y, Qu X, Zheng Y, Dai K. High-strength biodegradable zinc alloy implants with antibacterial and osteogenic properties for the treatment of MRSA-induced rat osteomyelitis. Biomaterials 2022; 287:121663. [PMID: 35810539 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Implant-related infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria remain a major challenge faced by orthopedic surgeons. Furthermore, ideal prevention and treatment methods are lacking in clinical practice. Here, based on the antibacterial and osteogenic properties of Zn alloys, Ag and Li were selected as alloying elements to prepare biodegradable Zn-Li-Ag ternary alloys. Li and Ag addition improved the mechanical properties of Zn-Li-Ag alloys. The Zn-0.8Li-0.5Ag alloy exhibited the highest ultimate tensile strength (>530 MPa). Zn-Li-Ag alloys showed strong bactericidal effects on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in vitro. RNA sequencing revealed two MRSA-killing mechanisms exhibited by the Zn-0.8Li-0.5Ag alloy: cellular metabolism disturbance and induction of reactive oxygen species production. To verify that the therapeutic potential of the Zn-0.8Li-0.5Ag alloy is greater than that of Ti intramedullary nails, X-ray, micro-computed tomography, microbiological, and histological analyses were conducted in a rat femoral model of MRSA-induced osteomyelitis. Treatment with Zn-0.8Li-0.5Ag alloy implants resulted in remarkable infection control and favorable bone retention. The in vivo safety of this ternary alloy was confirmed by evaluating vital organ functions and pathological morphologies. We suggest that, with its good antibacterial and osteogenic properties, Zn-0.8Li-0.5Ag alloy can serve as an orthopedic implant material to prevent and treat orthopedic implant-related infections.
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- Bo Jia
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China; Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Trauma Center, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wudi People's Hospital, Binzhou, 251900, China
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- School of Economics and Trade, Shandong Management University, Jinan, 250357, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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Behzadi A, Hashemi Motlagh G, Rezvani Ghomi E, Neisiany RE, Jafari I, Chinnappan A, Khosravi F, Ramakrishna S. Synthesis and characterization of modified resorcinol formaldehyde aerogel as a novel absorbent to remove oxytetracycline and chlortetracycline antibiotics from wastewater. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-021-03812-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Plant metabolites assisted green synthesis of ZnSe: structural, optical and transport properties. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-022-02350-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Nayak S, Goveas LC, Kumar PS, Selvaraj R, Vinayagam R. Plant-mediated gold and silver nanoparticles as detectors of heavy metal contamination. Food Chem Toxicol 2022; 167:113271. [PMID: 35792219 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2022.113271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Heavy metals are dumped into the environment as a result of human activities, posing a serious threat to ecology and human health. Surface water, potable drinking water, potable groundwater, and majority of wastewater include their traces, due to which, their detection by nanoparticles has received a lot of attention in recent years. Although microorganisms are utilised for green nanoparticle production, plant materials have recently been explored because they are more environmentally friendly, easier to scale up, and require fewer specific growth conditions. The production and attributes of nanoparticles synthesized by plant mediation could be enhanced through design of experiments approach, extending their feasibility in the detection of heavy metals in polluted environmental samples. A concise review on green synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles utilizing plant phytochemicals, its mechanism of synthesis along with significance of design of experiments for enhancement, and their use as heavy metal contamination detectors is presented in the current study.
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- Sneha Nayak
- Department of Biotechnology Engineering, NMAM Institute of Technology-Affiliated to NITTE (Deemed to be University), Nitte, Karnataka 574110, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology Engineering, NMAM Institute of Technology-Affiliated to NITTE (Deemed to be University), Nitte, Karnataka 574110, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, 603 110, India; Centre of Excellence in Water Research (CEWAR), Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, 603 110, India; Department of Biotechnology Engineering and Food Technology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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Majumder S, Chatterjee S, Basnet P, Mukherjee J. Plasmonic photocatalysis of concentrated industrial LASER dye: Rhodamine 6G. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Kamaruzaman NH, Mohd Noor NN, Radin Mohamed RMS, Al-Gheethi A, Ponnusamy SK, Sharma A, Vo DVN. Applicability of bio-synthesized nanoparticles in fungal secondary metabolites products and plant extracts for eliminating antibiotic-resistant bacteria risks in non-clinical environments. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 209:112831. [PMID: 35123962 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.112831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The abundance of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the prawn pond effluents can substantially impact the natural environment. The settlement ponds, which are the most common treatment method for farms wastewater, might effectively reduce the suspended solids and organic matter. However, the method is insufficient for bacterial inactivation. The current paper seeks to highlight the environmental issue associated with the distribution of antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) from prawn farm wastewater and their impact on the microbial complex community in the surface water which receiving these wastes. The inactivation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in prawn wastewater is strongly recommended because the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the environment causes water pollution and public health issues. The nanoparticles are more efficient for bacterial inactivation. They are widely accepted due to their high chemical and mechanical stability, broad spectrum of radiation absorption, high catalytic activity, and high antimicrobial activity. Many studies have examined the use of fungi or plants extract to synthesis zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs). It is evident from recent papers in the literature that green synthesized ZnO NPs from microbes and plant extracts are non-toxic and effective. ZnO NPs inactivate the bacterial cells as a function for releasing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and zinc ions. The inactivation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria tends to be more than 90% which exhibit strong antimicrobial behavior against bacterial species.
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- Nur Hazirah Kamaruzaman
- Micropollutant Research Centre (MPRC), Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
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- Micropollutant Research Centre (MPRC), Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
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- Micropollutant Research Centre (MPRC), Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia.
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- Micropollutant Research Centre (MPRC), Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, 603110, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Physical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, 144411, India
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- Center of Excellence for Green Energy and Environmental Nanomaterials (CE@GrEEN), Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Viet Nam
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Fast and non-selective photodegradation of basic yellow 28, malachite green, tetracycline, and sulfamethazine using a nanosized ZnO synthesized from zinc ore. REACTION KINETICS MECHANISMS AND CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11144-022-02232-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Role of Antimicrobial Drug in the Development of Potential Therapeutics. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:2500613. [PMID: 35571735 PMCID: PMC9098294 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2500613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Population of the world run into several health-related emergencies among mankind and humans as it creates a challenge for the evolution of novel drug discoveries. One such can be the emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains in both hospital and community settings, which have been due to an inappropriate use and inadequate control of antibiotics that has led to the foremost human health concerns with a high impact on the global economy. So far, there has been application of two strategies for the development of anti-infective agents either by classical antibiotics that have been derived for their synthetic analogs with increased efficacy or screening natural compounds along with the synthetic compound libraries for the antimicrobial activities. However, need for newer treatment options for infectious diseases has led research to develop new generation of antimicrobial activity to further lessen the spread of antibiotic resistance. Currently, the principles aim to find novel mode of actions or products to target the specific sites and virulence factors in pathogens by a series of better understanding of physiology and molecular aspects of the microbial resistance, mechanism of infection process, and gene-pathogenicity relationship. The design various novel strategies tends to provide us a path for the development of various antimicrobial therapies that intends to have a broader and wider antimicrobial spectrum that helps to combat MDR strains worldwide. The development of antimicrobial peptides, metabolites derived from plants, microbes, phage-based antimicrobial agents, use of metal nanoparticles, and role of CRISPR have led to an exceptional strategies in designing and developing the next-generation antimicrobials. These novel strategies might help to combat the seriousness of the infection rates and control the health crisis system.
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Venkatesan S, Suresh S, Ramu P, Kandasamy M, Arumugam J, Thambidurai S, Prabu K, Pugazhenthiran N. Biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Euphorbia milii leaf constituents: Characterization and improved photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye under natural sunlight. J INDIAN CHEM SOC 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jics.2022.100436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Synthesis and characterization of Y2O3 partially coated ZnO for highly efficient photocatalytic degradation of sulfamethazine. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.132036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Variation in the Performance of MWCNT/ZnO Hybrid Material with pH for Efficient Antibacterial Agent. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:1300157. [PMID: 35155669 PMCID: PMC8837439 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1300157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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In the present work, multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)/zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles at pH 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, and 10.0 were prepared through the coprecipitation method to improve the antibacterial activity. Morphological, structural, and optical analysis, such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and field emission scanning electron microscopy, was used to investigate the formation of composites. Analysis revealed that there were variations in morphology from agglomerated structures to rod-like then flower-like structures as pH varied from 6.0 to 10.0. The MWCNT/ZnO composite enhanced the antibacterial activity especially for Staphylococcus aureus as a maximum 20 mm zone of inhibition was observed. The data presented in the present study proves that such composites are an efficient antibacterial agent and suitable for therapy for severe infections.
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Mousavi SM, Behbudi G, Gholami A, Hashemi SA, Nejad ZM, Bahrani S, Chiang WH, Wei LC, Omidifar N. Shape-controlled synthesis of zinc nanostructures mediating macromolecules for biomedical applications. Biomater Res 2022; 26:4. [PMID: 35109931 PMCID: PMC8812270 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-022-00252-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Zinc nanostructures (ZnONSs) have attracted much attention due to their morphological, physicochemical, and electrical properties, which were entailed for various biomedical applications such as cancer and diabetes treatment, anti-inflammatory activity, drug delivery. ZnONS play an important role in inducing cellular apoptosis, triggering excess reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and releasing zinc ions due to their inherent nature and specific shape. Therefore, several new synthetic organometallic method has been developed to prepare ZnO crystalline nanostructures with controlled size and shape. Zinc oxide nanostructures' crystal size and shape can be controlled by simply changing the physical synthesis condition such as microwave irradiation time, reaction temperature, and TEA concentration at reflux. Physicochemical properties which are determined by the shape and size of ZnO nanostructures, directly affect their biological applications. These nanostructures can decompose the cell membrane and accumulate in the cytoplasm, which leads to apoptosis or cell death. In this study, we reviewed the various synthesis methods which affect the nano shapes of zinc particles, and physicochemical properties of zinc nanostructures that determined the shape of zinc nanomaterials. Also, we mentioned some macromolecules that controlled their physicochemical properties in a green and biological approaches. In addition, we present the recent progress of ZnONSs in the biomedical fields, which will help centralize biomedical fields and assist their future research development.
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- Seyyed Mojtaba Mousavi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites Laboratory, School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei City, Taiwan.
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- Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pathology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Ovejero JG, Garcia MA, Herrasti P. Self-Assembly of Au-Fe 3O 4 Hybrid Nanoparticles Using a Sol-Gel Pechini Method. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26226943. [PMID: 34834032 PMCID: PMC8624103 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26226943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The Pechini method has been used as a synthetic route for obtaining self-assembling magnetic and plasmonic nanoparticles in hybrid silica nanostructures. This manuscript evaluates the influence of shaking conditions, reaction time, and pH on the size and morphology of the nanostructures produced. The characterization of the nanomaterials was carried out by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to evaluate the coating and size of the nanomaterials, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) transmission spectra to evaluate the presence of the different coatings, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) curves to determine the amount of coating. The results obtained show that the best conditions to obtain core–satellite nanostructures with homogeneous silica shells and controlled sizes (<200 nm) include the use of slightly alkaline media, the ultrasound activation of silica condensation, and reaction times of around 2 h. These findings represent an important framework to establish a new general approach for the click chemistry assembling of inorganic nanostructures.
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- Jesus G. Ovejero
- Instituto de Magnetismo Aplicado, ‘Salvador Velayos’, UCM-CSIC-ADIF, Las Rozas, P.O. Box 155, 28230 Madrid, Spain;
- Servicio de Dosimetría y Radioprotección, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, 28007 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: (J.G.O.); (P.H.)
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- Instituto de Magnetismo Aplicado, ‘Salvador Velayos’, UCM-CSIC-ADIF, Las Rozas, P.O. Box 155, 28230 Madrid, Spain;
- Instituto de Cerámica y Vidrio, ICV-CSIC, C/Kelsen 5, Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Física Aplicada, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Cantoblanco s/n, 28049 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: (J.G.O.); (P.H.)
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Metal Sulfide Semiconductor Nanomaterials and Polymer Microgels for Biomedical Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222212294. [PMID: 34830175 PMCID: PMC8623293 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222212294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The development of nanomaterials with therapeutic and/or diagnostic properties has been an active area of research in biomedical sciences over the past decade. Nanomaterials have been identified as significant medical tools with potential therapeutic and diagnostic capabilities that are practically impossible to accomplish using larger molecules or bulk materials. Fabrication of nanomaterials is the most effective platform to engineer therapeutic agents and delivery systems for the treatment of cancer. This is mostly due to the high selectivity of nanomaterials for cancerous cells, which is attributable to the porous morphology of tumour cells which allows nanomaterials to accumulate more in tumour cells more than in normal cells. Nanomaterials can be used as potential drug delivery systems since they exist in similar scale as proteins. The unique properties of nanomaterials have drawn a lot of interest from researchers in search of new chemotherapeutic treatment for cancer. Metal sulfide nanomaterials have emerged as the most used frameworks in the past decade, but they tend to aggregate because of their high surface energy which triggers the thermodynamically favoured interaction. Stabilizing agents such as polymer and microgels have been utilized to inhibit the particles from any aggregations. In this review, we explore the development of metal sulfide polymer/microgel nanocomposites as therapeutic agents against cancerous cells.
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Influence of Physical Dimension and Morphological-Dependent Antibacterial Characteristics of ZnO Nanoparticles Coated on Orthodontic NiTi Wires. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:6397698. [PMID: 34692836 PMCID: PMC8531772 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6397698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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White spot lesions (WSLs) are one of the adverse effects of fixed orthodontic treatments. They are the primary sign of caries, which means inhibiting this process by antibacterial agents will reverse the procedure. The current study tested the surface modification of nickel-titanium (NiTi) wires with ZnO nanoparticles (NPs), as antimicrobial agents. As the morphology of NPs is one of the most critical factors for their properties, the antibacterial properties of different morphologies of ZnO nanostructures coated on the NiTi wire were investigated. For the preparation of ZnO nanostructures, five coating methods, including chemical vapor deposition (CVD), chemical precipitation method, polymer composite coating, sol-gel synthesis, and electrospinning process, were used. The antibacterial activity of NPs was assessed against Streptococcus mutans by the colony counting method. The obtained results showed that all the samples had antibacterial effects. The antibacterial properties of ZnO NPs were significantly improved when the specific surface area of particles increased, by the ZnO nanocrystals prepared via the CVD coating method.
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D’Souza JN, Nagaraja G, Meghana Navada K, Kouser S, Nityasree B, Manasa D. An ensuing repercussion of solvent alteration on biological and photocatalytic efficacy of Emilia sonchifolia (L.) phytochemicals capped zinc oxide nanoparticles. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Antibacterial Potential of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized using Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.: A Green Approach to Combat Drug Resistance. JOURNAL OF PURE AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.22207/jpam.15.4.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Microbial infections and antibiotic resistance are some of the prime factors that are ascribed to endanger human health. Several reports have highlighted that drug-resistant pathogens assist in the etiology of various chronic diseases and lead to fatality. The present study deciphered the role of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) as therapeutics against selected bacterial strains. The plant-based technique was followed to synthesize ZnO NPs. The synthesis was confirmed with different techniques viz. X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscope (interplanar spacing at 0.126 nm), scanning electron microscope (flower-like structure), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The antibacterial analysis revealed that ZnO NPs inhibited the growth of all tested strains (Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus subtilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae) to a greater extent (MIC ranged between 0.013±0.004-0.0625±0 mg/mL) as compared with ZnO compound (Bulk material). In the present study, ZnO NPs were produced in a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way using a green process and can be used as a remedy for drug-resistant pathogens.
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Green Synthesis of Triangular ZnO Nanoparticles Using Azadirachta indica Leaf Extract and Its Shape Dependency for Significant Antimicrobial Activity: Joint Experimental and Theoretical Investigation. J CLUST SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-021-02145-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Gudkov SV, Burmistrov DE, Serov DA, Rebezov MB, Semenova AA, Lisitsyn AB. Do Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Have Significant Antibacterial Properties? ANTIBIOTICS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 10:antibiotics10070884. [PMID: 34356805 DOI: 10.3389/fphy.2021.641481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 152] [Impact Index Per Article: 50.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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The use of metal oxide nanoparticles is one of the promising ways for overcoming antibiotic resistance in bacteria. Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) have found wide applications in different fields of biomedicine. Several studies have suggested using the antimicrobial potential of IONPs. Iron is one of the key microelements and plays an important role in the function of living systems of different hierarchies. Iron abundance and its physiological functions bring into question the ability of iron compounds at the same concentrations, on the one hand, to inhibit the microbial growth and, on the other hand, to positively affect mammalian cells. At present, multiple studies have been published that show the antimicrobial effect of IONPs against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and fungi. Several studies have established that IONPs have a low toxicity to eukaryotic cells. It gives hope that IONPs can be considered potential antimicrobial agents of the new generation that combine antimicrobial action and high biocompatibility with the human body. This review is intended to inform readers about the available data on the antimicrobial properties of IONPs, a range of susceptible bacteria, mechanisms of the antibacterial action, dependence of the antibacterial action of IONPs on the method for synthesis, and the biocompatibility of IONPs with eukaryotic cells and tissues.
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- Sergey V Gudkov
- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia
- V.M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 109316 Moscow, Russia
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- V.M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 109316 Moscow, Russia
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- V.M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 109316 Moscow, Russia
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Gudkov SV, Burmistrov DE, Serov DA, Rebezov MB, Semenova AA, Lisitsyn AB. Do Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Have Significant Antibacterial Properties? Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:884. [PMID: 34356805 PMCID: PMC8300809 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10070884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The use of metal oxide nanoparticles is one of the promising ways for overcoming antibiotic resistance in bacteria. Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) have found wide applications in different fields of biomedicine. Several studies have suggested using the antimicrobial potential of IONPs. Iron is one of the key microelements and plays an important role in the function of living systems of different hierarchies. Iron abundance and its physiological functions bring into question the ability of iron compounds at the same concentrations, on the one hand, to inhibit the microbial growth and, on the other hand, to positively affect mammalian cells. At present, multiple studies have been published that show the antimicrobial effect of IONPs against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and fungi. Several studies have established that IONPs have a low toxicity to eukaryotic cells. It gives hope that IONPs can be considered potential antimicrobial agents of the new generation that combine antimicrobial action and high biocompatibility with the human body. This review is intended to inform readers about the available data on the antimicrobial properties of IONPs, a range of susceptible bacteria, mechanisms of the antibacterial action, dependence of the antibacterial action of IONPs on the method for synthesis, and the biocompatibility of IONPs with eukaryotic cells and tissues.
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- Sergey V. Gudkov
- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (D.E.B.); (D.A.S.); (M.B.R.)
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (D.E.B.); (D.A.S.); (M.B.R.)
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (D.E.B.); (D.A.S.); (M.B.R.)
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (D.E.B.); (D.A.S.); (M.B.R.)
- V.M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 109316 Moscow, Russia; (A.A.S.); (A.B.L.)
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- V.M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 109316 Moscow, Russia; (A.A.S.); (A.B.L.)
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- V.M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 109316 Moscow, Russia; (A.A.S.); (A.B.L.)
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Ben Moussa N, Lajnef M, Jebari N, Villebasse C, Bayle F, Chaste J, Madouri A, Chtourou R, Herth E. Synthesis of ZnO sol-gel thin-films CMOS-Compatible. RSC Adv 2021; 11:22723-22733. [PMID: 35480429 PMCID: PMC9034376 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra02241e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a II-VI group semiconductor with a wide direct bandgap and is an important material for various fields of industry and high-technological applications. The effects of thickness, annealing process in N2 and air, optical properties, and morphology of ZnO thin-films are studied. A low-cost sol-gel spin-coating technique is used in this study for the simple synthesis of eco-friendly ZnO multilayer films deposited on (100)-oriented silicon substrates ranging from 150 to 600 nm by adjusting the spin coating rate. The ZnO sol-gel thin-films using precursor solutions of molarity 0.75 M exhibit an average optical transparency above 98%, with an optical band gap energy of 3.42 eV. The c-axis (002) orientation of the ZnO thin-films annealed at 400 °C were mainly influenced by the thickness of the multilayer, which is of interest for piezoelectric applications. These results demonstrate that a low-temperature method can be used to produce an eco-friendly, cost-effective ZnO sol-gel that is compatible with a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) and integrated-circuits (IC).
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- Nizar Ben Moussa
- Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies, CNRS UMR 9001, Univ. Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay Palaiseau 91120 France
- Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Systems for Renewable Energies (LaNSER), Research and Technologies Centre of Energy, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar Technopark Borj Cedria BP 095 Hammam Lif Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Systems for Renewable Energies (LaNSER), Research and Technologies Centre of Energy, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar Technopark Borj Cedria BP 095 Hammam Lif Tunisia
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- Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies, CNRS UMR 9001, Univ. Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay Palaiseau 91120 France
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- Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies, CNRS UMR 9001, Univ. Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay Palaiseau 91120 France
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- Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies, CNRS UMR 9001, Univ. Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay Palaiseau 91120 France
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- Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies, CNRS UMR 9001, Univ. Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay Palaiseau 91120 France
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- Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies, CNRS UMR 9001, Univ. Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay Palaiseau 91120 France
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- Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Systems for Renewable Energies (LaNSER), Research and Technologies Centre of Energy, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar Technopark Borj Cedria BP 095 Hammam Lif Tunisia
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- Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies, CNRS UMR 9001, Univ. Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay Palaiseau 91120 France
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Goswami MR, Singh P, Chamoli P, Bhardwaj S, Raina KK, Shukla RK. Tuning of shear thickening behavior and elastic strength of polyvinylidene fluoride via doping of
ZnO‐graphene. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.51260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Mit Rita Goswami
- Department of Mechanical Engineering DIT University Dehradun India
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- Advanced Functional Smart Materials Laboratory, School of Physical Sciences, Department of Physics DIT University Dehradun India
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- School of Basic & Applied Sciences, Department of Physics Shri Guru Ram Rai University Dehradun India
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- Department of Physics Chandigarh University Gharuan, Mohali India
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- Advanced Functional Smart Materials Laboratory, School of Physical Sciences, Department of Physics DIT University Dehradun India
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Kolahalam LA, Prasad K, Murali Krishna P, Supraja N. Saussurea lappa plant rhizome extract-based zinc oxide nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization and its antibacterial, antifungal activities and cytotoxic studies against Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell lines. Heliyon 2021; 7:e07265. [PMID: 34195406 PMCID: PMC8237308 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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The plant extracts are known for their anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties. The use of plant extracts in the preparation of bio-materials increases their biological application. In this concern, herein reporting an eco-friendly procedure which is also a simple and cost effective, for the synthesis of Zinc Oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) using Saussurea lappa plant root (rhizome) extract as a fuel. The prepared nanoparticles were confirmed using various characterization techniques. The Dynamic light scattering data showed 123.5 nm particle size with -99.9 mv zeta potential which indicates excellent stability of the particles. The peak at 541 cm-1 in the IR spectrum is assigned to the stretching frequency of the zinc-binding to oxygen. The X-ray diffraction peaks confirm the close association with JCPDS Data Card No: 36-1451. The FESEM data revealed a hexagonal wurtzite structure with a hexagonal shape of synthesized ZnO nanoparticles. The antibacterial studies indicate the gram-negative strains showed better inhibition activity than gram-positive strains. Among Fungal strains, Aspergillus niger and flavus, Fusarium oxysporum, and Rhizopus oryzae showed good inhibition activity at higher concentrations. The cytotoxic data indicates the 5 μg/mL of the ZnO particles showed cytotoxicity on the CHO cell line and with IC50 value 3.164 ± 0.8956 μg/mL.
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- Lalitha A. Kolahalam
- Department of Chemistry, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, 522502, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, 522502, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, 560054, Karnataka, India
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- Nanotechnology Laboratory, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Tirupati, 517502, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Exploitation of Antimicrobial Nanoparticles and Their Applications in Biomedical Engineering. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11104520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Antibiotic resistance is a major threat to public health, which contributes largely to increased mortality rates and costs in hospitals. The severity and widespread nature of antibiotic resistance result in limited treatments to effectively combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Nanoparticles have different or enhanced properties in contrast to their bulk material, including antimicrobial efficacy towards a broad range of microorganisms. Their beneficial properties can be utilised in various bioengineering technologies. Thus, antimicrobial nanoparticles may provide an alternative to challenge antibiotic resistance. Currently, nanoparticles have been incorporated into materials, such as fibres, glass and paints. However, more research is required to elucidate the mechanisms of action fully and to advance biomedical applications further. This paper reviews the antimicrobial efficacies and the intrinsic properties of different metallic nanoparticles, their potential mechanisms of action against certain types of harmful pathogens and how these properties may be utilised in biomedical and healthcare products with the aim to reduce cross contaminations, disease transmissions and usage of antibiotics.
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