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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Raana Hatami, Alireza Allafchian, Fathallah Karimzadeh, Mohammad Hosein Enayati
Summary: Water pollution is a major cause of fatality in less developed parts of the world, with Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria being significant concerns. The Fe3O4/Ag-TiO2 nanocomposite prepared in this study shows potential as a magnetic antibacterial agent for treating pathogen-polluted aqueous media. The nanocomposite demonstrates multifunctionality with photocatalytic effects of TiO2 components, Ag nanoparticles, and magnetic separation capabilities of Fe3O4 particles.
MICRO & NANO LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yoga Romdoni, Grandprix T. M. Kadja, Yoshitaka Kitamoto, Munawar Khalil
Summary: Incorporating Ag nanoparticles into core-shell Fe3O4@SiO2 offers promising opportunities for biomedical applications. Fe3O4@SiO2-Ag nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using seed-mediated growth methods. The synthesized composite nanoparticles exhibited good crystallinity and a core-shell structure. The nanocomposites also showed superparamagnetic properties and surface plasmon resonance absorption. Moreover, the Fe3O4@SiO2-Ag nanoparticles demonstrated potential antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity against cancer cells, indicating their potential as antibacterial agents and anticancer drug carriers.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaodong He, Kasi Gopinath, Gnanasekar Sathishkumar, Lingli Guo, Kai Zhang, Zhisong Lu, Changming Li, En-Tang Kang, Liqun Xu
Summary: The study demonstrates the synthesis of natural polyphenol tannic acid-capped silver nanoparticles for antibacterial surface coatings, showing significant antibacterial effects both in vitro and in vivo. The functionalized surfaces exhibit minimal cytotoxicity and no side effects on major organs after implantation, indicating their biocompatibility for potential biomedical applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohammad Mamunur Rashid, Brigita Tomsic, Barbara Simoncic, Ivan Jerman, Danaja Stular, Matija Zorc
Summary: In this study, TiO2 was incorporated into cotton fabric using an in situ sol-gel/hydrothermal approach, with the addition of SiQAC and AgNO3 for improved antibacterial, UV protection, and self-cleaning properties. Characterization techniques confirmed the successful application of TiO2, Ag, and SiQAC on the fabric surface. The newly developed TiO2 + SiQAC + Ag nanocomposite exhibited excellent performance, maintaining its antibacterial, UV protection, and self-cleaning properties even after repeated washings.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Michal Jakubczak, Dominika Bury, Anita Wojciechowska, Ewa Karwowska, Agnieszka Maria Jastrz Ebska
Summary: Microbiologically contaminated water is a global health hazard, but the use of nanomaterials as filtration beds offers a solution. In this study, a hybrid nanocomposite of activated carbon, graphene oxide, and bioactive TiO2/Ag nanoparticles showed antimicrobial and photocatalytic properties. The nanocomposites effectively decomposed dye and eliminated both model and waterborne bacteria cells, with up to 100% removal rate. Furthermore, the nanocomposites could be regenerated at low temperatures. Overall, this study demonstrates the potential of nanocomposite filtration beds in eliminating microbiological contamination.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Acoustics
Dmitry S. Kharitonov, Aliaksandr A. Kasach, Denis S. Sergievich, Angelika Wrzesinska, Izabela Bobowska, Kazimierz Darowicki, Artur Zielinski, Jacek Ryl, Irina I. Kurilo
Summary: The study successfully electrodeposited nanocomposite Cu-Sn-TiO2 coatings with dense distribution of TiO2 particles using ultrasonic agitation. These coatings exhibit excellent antimicrobial properties against E. coli bacteria.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jnyana Ranjan Mishra, Sushanta K. Samal, Smita Mohanty, Sanjay K. Nayak
Summary: A novel PVDF/Ag@TiO2 nanocomposite membrane with high pure water flux and BSA rejection, as well as fast removal of E. coli, was successfully prepared. The incorporation of nanoparticles significantly enhanced the antifouling and antibacterial properties of the membrane.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sezen Kucukcongar, Asmaa Ghazi Jameel Alwindawi, Mehmet Turkyilmaz, Ilkay Ozaytekin
Summary: The study investigated the removal efficiency of reactive red 195 (RR195) dye by photocatalysis process using Ag/TiO2 and Ag/TiO2/Fe3O4 nanocomposite under UV-A and visible irradiation. The structural properties of the photocatalyst were analyzed using XRD, FTIR, SEM-EDX, and TEM. Experimental results showed that 92% and 95% dye removal efficiencies were achieved using Ag/TiO2/Fe3O4 photocatalyst after 30 min of UV-A irradiation for photocatalysis and sonophotocatalysis processes, respectively. The highest dye removal in photocatalysis experiments was obtained as 98% and 96% for 120 min visible irradiation and 30 min UV-A irradiation, respectively, under optimum initial conditions.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Marwa Ben Chobba, Maduka L. Weththimuni, Mouna Messaoud, Clara Urzi, Jamel Bouaziz, Filomena De Leo, Maurizio Licchelli
Summary: This research focused on developing a multifunctional protective coating for highly porous bio-calcarenite stone using Ag-TiO2/PDMS hydrophobic nanocomposites. The coatings showed efficient and durable protection at low concentrations of silver doping, making them suitable for monument conservation.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zafer Ciplak, Nuray Yildiz
Summary: In this study, Ag@Fe3O4 core@shell nanoparticles decorated nitrogen doped reduced graphene oxide (NrGO) were successfully obtained with a facile and simple method. The ternary nanocomposite exhibited a specific capacitance of 212.2 F/g and retained 77% of its specific capacitance after 10,000 cycles, indicating great potential as an electrode material for supercapacitor applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hartati Hartati, Subaer Subaer, Hasri Hasri, Teguh Wibawa, Hasriana Hasriana
Summary: The objective of this study is to synthesize and characterize Fe3O4@Chitosan-AgNP nanocomposites and determine their antibacterial activity. The successful synthesis of the nanocomposites was demonstrated, followed by their characterization. The results show the formation of Fe3O4@Chitosan-AgNP nanocomposites and their antibacterial activity.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Nagarajan Padmavathy, Indranil Chakraborty, Abishek Kumar, Anindo Roy, Suryasarathi Bose, Kaushik Chatterjee
Summary: A customized polymer composite has been developed that provides electromagnetic shielding, protects medical electronics, and has antibacterial properties.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Omid Amiri, Farshad Beshkar, Sangar S. Ahmed, Bahzad Weso Hamad, Peshawa H. Mahmood, Ahmed Anwar Dezaye
Summary: The hierarchical flower-like Ag/Fe3O4/graphene ternary nanocomposites were successfully prepared and applied as novel nanophotocatalysts for desulfurization of thiophene under visible light illumination, showing excellent desulfurization activity within 2 hours. The photo-oxidation mechanism was explained based on active species trapping experiments, with oxidative h(+) and O·(2)- species identified as the dominant active species.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Priyadarshini Sakthi Mohan, Faridah Sonsuddin, Azizah Binti Mainal, Rosiyah Yahya, Gopinath Venkatraman, Jamuna Vadivelu, Dunia A. Al-Farraj, Amal M. Al-Mohaimeed, Khaloud Mohammed Alarijani
Summary: This study demonstrates the successful fabrication of ternary ZnO/TiO2/Ag nanocomposites with enhanced bactericidal effect, negative cytotoxicity on mammalian cells, and astonishing antimicrobial properties compared to binary materials.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Teng Chen, Yunlong Geng, Hongri Wan, Yan Xu, Yingmei Zhou, Xiangjun Kong, Jiaomei Wang, Yunhui Qi, Bing Yao, Zhaojian Gao
Summary: This study investigated the catalytic performance and antibacterial activity of Fe3O4/Ag/RGO reusable ternary nanocomposites. The results showed that the material exhibited efficient reduction of 4-NP and superior inhibition of pathogenic bacteria reproduction, making it a promising catalyst for dye-polluted water and disinfectant agent for wastewater treatment and purification.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Aida Fadakar Sarkandi, Majid Montazer, Tina Harifi, Mahnaz Mahmoudi Rad
Summary: In this study, an innovative in situ green strategy using green tea as a substrate for the fermentation of Acetobacter xylinum bacteria and a reducing agent for the in situ synthesis of silver nanoparticles was applied to prepare bacterial cellulose/silver nanocomposites. Characterization tests including FESEM, XRD, UV-vis spectroscopy, etc. showed excellent antibacterial activities of the prepared bio-cellulose/silver nanocomposites, making them potential candidates for future wound healing applications.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Mohammad Ali Norouzi, Majid Montazer, Tina Harifi, Pegah Karimi
Summary: PVA nanofibers incorporated with ZnO nanoparticles were successfully fabricated and characterized by various analysis techniques, demonstrating good dispersion and antibacterial properties of the nanoparticles. In vivo experiments further proved the accelerated wound healing properties of PVA/ZnO composite nanofibers.
Article
Polymer Science
Sepideh Hajiali, Ramin Khajavi, Mohammad Reza Kalaee, Majid Montazer
Summary: Water-soluble nanocomposite strip samples were prepared using electrospinning process with PVP, PVA, and chitosan or C-G. C-G with a DD of 52.11% showed the best water solubility, and samples containing C-G as an additive demonstrated excellent properties. The selected sample, S5, had the highest antioxidant activity due to the mint extract content and displayed good biocompatibility.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Razieh Aladpoosh, Majid Montazer
Summary: In this study, cotton fabric was functionalized with a hybrid coating of 2D Mg-Al LDH and SA through urea hydrolysis method. The resulting superhydrophobic surface structure, inspired by taro leaf structure, exhibited efficient oil/water separation performance and good stain resistance even after multiple washes. Additionally, the treated cotton showed excellent physico-mechanical properties.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Nafiseh Hedayati, Majid Montazer, Mahnaz Mahmoudirad, Tayebeh Toliyat
Summary: The synthesis of Ag NPs on beta-CD/KZ amplifies both antifungal and antibacterial efficiencies, showing excellent antimicrobial activities suitable for medical applications and products designed for sensitive skin.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Bahareh Moazzenchi, Majid Montazer
Summary: Conductive polyester fabric was produced through synthesis of nickel nanoparticles on sensitized copper fabric. Sono-treatment resulted in smaller nickel nanoparticles with improved magnetic and electrical properties, as well as antibacterial features. The study highlights the potential of ultrasonic treatment for enhancing conductivity and magnetic aspects in the fabric industry.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Mahnaz Taheri, Majid Montazer, Ali Bashiri Rezaie
Summary: This study presents an economical and environmentally-friendly method for depositing Ag, ZnO and ZnO/Ag nanoparticles on PET fabrics using Seidlitzia rosmarinuser ashes. The treated fabrics show excellent bactericidal performance and improved tensile strength, as well as softer handle and greater flexibility. This technique has the potential to contribute to the textile industry in producing antibacterial textiles with good performance.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Reihane Rezaee, Majid Montazer, Ali Mianehro, Mahnaz Mahmoudirad
Summary: Enhancing the effectiveness of curative herbal extracts through novel drug delivery systems is a current research focus. Zr-MOF was synthesized into wool fabric, resulting in improved wash durability and increased absorption capacity. After loading SO and CO extracts, the fabrics exhibited 100% antibacterial activity, with differences in biocompatibility with human skin.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Sadaf Salimian, Majid Montazer, Abu Saeed Rashidi, Neda Soleimani, Ali Bashiri Rezaie
Summary: A form-stable phase change material fibrous composite containing nanoparticles was successfully prepared via a single-step green approach, showing high thermal energy storage capacity and reduced supercooling temperature, suitable for various applications. The study also investigated the effects of different factors on the sample performance, providing valuable insights for related fields.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Sepideh Hajiali, Ramin Khajavi, Mohammad Reza Kalaee, Majid Montazer
Summary: This study developed dual functioning core-shell nanofibers for improving water quality, with the core layer capable of removing heavy metal ions and the shell layer inducing antioxidant activity. Various analyses confirmed the structure of the nanofibers and demonstrated the performance of CS3.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Aida Fadakar Sarkandi, Majid Montazer, Mahnaz Mahmoudi Rad
Summary: The study introduced a functionalized naturally driven hydrogel layer with oxygen delivery, safe antimicrobial properties, and prolonged drying time. The treated layers showed increased porosity and longer release time of oxygen, along with antibacterial, antifungal, and excellent wound healing properties. This approach is effective for efficient wound healing.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Vahid Shakeri Siavashani, Gursoy Nevin, Majid Montazer, Pelin Altay
Summary: This research introduces a method for fabricating a stretchable highly conductive cotton/lycra knitted fabric, enhancing conductivity through surface treatment and coating with different chemicals. Further analysis confirmed the superiority of the coating layer and showed penetration of silver particles inside fibers, leading to improved adhesion and stability of the coating.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vahid Babaahmadi, Majid Montazer
Summary: The study presents a novel method to produce an efficient rGO-Sn(2+)doped-SnO2-Ag ternary nanocomposite on PET fabric through in-situ low-temperature redox reactions, demonstrating strong photocatalytic activity under daylight, especially enhanced by the presence of rGO and Ag. The sample with 10% Ag showed the most satisfactory photocatalytic activity, indicating great potential for visible light photocatalyst nanostructure production.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mohammad Reza Nematollahi, Majid Montazer, Ali Mianehro
Summary: A facile industrially applicable method is introduced for preparation of starch-copper ferrite hydrogel on cotton fabric, leading to the successful synthesis of a nanocomposite with magnetic properties and improved absorption capacity through optimization and characterization.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Ali Sadeghianmaryan, Dara Zarbaf, Majid Montazer, Mahnaz MahmoudiRad
Summary: This study presents a green and simple method for synthesizing clay/silver nanocomposite on denim fabric that can instantly discolor the garment and exhibit antibacterial effects, with results confirming dye removal and antibacterial properties of the synthesized material.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)