Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sagrario Yadira Gutierrez de la Rosa, Ramiro Muniz Diaz, Paola Trinidad Villalobos Gutierrez, Rita Patakfalvi, Oscar Gutierrez Coronado
Summary: Functionalized platinum nanoparticles have attracted considerable research interest as therapeutic agents due to their properties and applications. By functionalizing the nanoparticle surfaces, selectivity can be increased and the side effects of conventional drugs can be reduced. With the development of nanotechnology in the biomedical field, functionalized platinum nanoparticles have been utilized for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as cancer and infections. This review discusses the physical, chemical, and biological methods of obtaining platinum nanoparticles and explores the advantages and disadvantages of their synthesis. Furthermore, it explores the applications in the biomedical field that can be achieved by functionalizing the nanoparticle surfaces with different bioactive molecules, including antibodies, biodegradable polymers, and biomolecules.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammed H. Nahari, Amer Al Ali, Abdulaziz Asiri, Mater H. Mahnashi, Ibrahim Ahmed Shaikh, Arun K. Shettar, Joy Hoskeri
Summary: The aqueous extract of Vitex leucoxylon leaves was obtained using the cold extraction method, and iron nanoparticles (FeNPs) were synthesized using this extract as a reducing agent. The synthesized FeNPs were characterized using various techniques and showed significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and wound healing activity in vitro. The findings suggest that the green synthesis of FeNPs enhances their biological activity and holds promise for their potential use as dermal wound healing agents and cytotoxic agents against cancer.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Siddika Mertdinc-Ulkuseven, Umut Savaci, Kubra Onbasli, Ozge Balci-Cagiran, Havva Yagci Acar, M. Lutfi Ovecoglu, Duygu Agaogullari
Summary: This paper reports on the in-situ synthesis, optimization, characterization and cytotoxicity tests of multi-layer graphene encapsulated Fe/Fe2O3 nanoparticles. The results show that the optimized nanoparticles have potential for biomedical applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Abhishek Nigam, Sheetal Saini, Ambak Kumar Rai, S. J. Pawar
Summary: In this study, MgO/ZnO nanocomposites with good crystallinity and dispersity were successfully prepared, showing excellent biocompatibility and antimicrobial properties against human cells and bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Weipeng Chen, Miao Liu, Hanping Yang, Alireza Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, Chengyu Lu, Ying Pan, Jianqiang Liu, Zhi Bai
Summary: Metal-phenolic networks (MPNs), self-assembled nanomaterials composed of metal ions and polyphenols, have rapidly developed and gained wide attention in the biomedical field. The Fe-based MPNs, as the most common subclass, are extensively used for tumor treatment through chemodynamic therapy (CDT) and phototherapy (PTT), exhibiting excellent drug encapsulation, Fenton reactivity, and photosensitizer properties. This review summarizes the strategies for preparing various types of Fe-based MPNs, highlights their advantages under different polyphenol ligands, and discusses current challenges and future perspectives for biomedical applications.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Somu Yadav, Shivangi Chamoli, Piyush Kumar, Pawan Kumar Maurya
Summary: Cerium oxide nanoparticles have wide applications in biomedical fields, but their safety and biocompatibility pose challenges. Polysaccharides can be used as coatings for cerium oxide nanoparticles, affecting their properties. This review explores the impact of biopolymer coatings on size, stability, aggregation, and biocompatibility of cerium oxide nanoparticles, as well as their applications in bone tissue regeneration, liver inflammation, wound healing, and antibacterial and anticancer activities. Biocompatible cerium oxide nanoparticles will enhance their biomedical applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qiu-Yi Duan, Ya-Xuan Zhu, Hao-Ran Jia, Shi-Hao Wang, Fu-Gen Wu
Summary: This review introduces the history, preparation methods, properties, and applications of nanogels. It first discusses the classification and differences of nanogels from macro-sized hydrogels and other nanoparticles. Then, it focuses on the synthetic methods, properties, and applications of nanogels in drug delivery, imaging, detection, and regenerative medicine. It also raises the current problems and challenges in the field of nanogels, aiming to inspire researchers to develop more functional nanogels and promote their practical applications in various fields.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Pengxuan Zhao, Youbin Deng, Guangya Xiang, Yani Liu
Summary: Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) using sonosensitizers to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) has attracted significant interest. With the development of nanotechnology, various nanoparticles (NPs) have been designed to assist sonosensitizers for SDT, showing potential in biomedical applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xue Zhou, Erik Jan Cornel, Shisheng He, Jianzhong Du
Summary: With the increasing global population aging, the incidence of bone-related diseases has significantly increased, making nanomaterials a research hotspot for treating these diseases. This review summarizes the latest advances in bone-targeting nanoparticles, including classification, mechanisms, and applications, providing direction for future research.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingjing Liu, Bin Liu
Summary: Organelles play vital roles in cellular communication and their dysfunction leads to various pathological conditions. Exosomes, as extracellular vesicles, have been utilized as natural vehicles for drug delivery. Material-assisted engineering of intracellular organelles using different strategies has gained significant research interest. This Review highlights the potential of modifying organelles with man-made and natural materials for diverse applications.
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Deepak Kulkarni, Rushikesh Sherkar, Chaitali Shirsathe, Rushikesh Sonwane, Nikita Varpe, Santosh Shelke, Mahesh P. More, Sagar R. Pardeshi, Gargee Dhaneshwar, Vijayabhaskarreddy Junnuthula, Sathish Dyawanapelly
Summary: Nanotechnology is an important emerging field in applied science that offers various possibilities for human interventions. Biogenic nanoparticles derived from natural sources have gained attention due to their positive effects on health and the environment. Different microorganisms, plants, and marine sources can be utilized to produce these nanoparticles through the bioreduction mechanism. The nanoparticles are characterized using physical and chemical analysis techniques, and various process parameters can affect their production. Biogenic nanoparticles have wide-ranging applications in biomedical fields, including drug delivery and biosensing. However, there is a need for more research on degradation pathways, kinetics, and biodistribution to facilitate their translation from laboratory studies to clinical applications.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Elizaveta A. Koroleva, Ilya D. Shabalkin, Pavel V. Krivoshapkin
Summary: Current intrinsic deficiencies in biomedicine drive the rapid development of alternative multitasking approaches. Recent studies have focused on monometallic and alloy nanoparticles (NPs) for biomedical applications, but mainly on monometallic compounds and metal oxide NPs that have already been studied. This review investigates promising modified mono- and bimetallic NPs to improve the current state of materials science in medicine. Intelligent NP design can enhance general biomedical applications, and transition and platinum metal compositions, iron-based and non-iron compounds, and liquid alloys are discussed. Furthermore, modifications like inorganic and organic coatings, polymers, and biomolecules are explored to invent new NP designs for precise applications and improved patient outcomes. A comprehensive assessment is provided on the advantages and limitations of monometallic and alloy nanomaterials, along with possible solutions to development delays.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ren Hao Soon, Zhen Yin, Metin Alp Dogan, Nihal Olcay Dogan, Mehmet Efe Tiryaki, Alp Can Karacakol, Asli Aydin, Pouria Esmaeili-Dokht, Metin Sitti
Summary: This article presents a pangolin-inspired bi-layered soft robot design that achieves heating >70 degrees C at distances >5cm without compromising compliance and safety, thus providing a new option for biomedical applications.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hanping Yang, Donghui Liao, Zhidong Cai, Yuelin Zhang, Alireza Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, Mingbin Zheng, Jianqiang Liu, Zhi Bai, Hailiang Song
Summary: Recently, nanoparticle-based platforms have been widely studied for their potential applications in drug delivery and diagnostics, especially in cancer therapy. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as a promising class of coordination polymers that combine porous structures with high drug loading capacity through temperature modulation and ligand interactions. FeIII-based MOFs, with high biocompatibility, good drug loading capacity, unique Fenton reactivity, and superparamagnetism, show great promise in chemodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This article highlights the applications of FeIII-based MOFs in these three important fields and discusses the challenges and prospects for future development.
RSC MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Agnieszka Sidorowicz, Giacomo Fais, Mattia Casula, Massimiliano Borselli, Giuseppe Giannaccare, Antonio Mario Locci, Nicola Lai, Roberto Orru, Giacomo Cao, Alessandro Concas
Summary: Microalgae have been used as a source of useful compounds for food and dietary supplements, as well as for the synthesis of nanoparticles through environmentally friendly routes. The occurrence of global health threats has brought attention to the application of microalgae in medicine. This review discusses the influence of secondary metabolites from microalgae on nanoparticle synthesis as therapeutics, as well as the use of isolated compounds on nanoparticles to combat diseases. However, further research is needed to fully understand the role of microalgae in the human body and translate lab-based research into clinical trials.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
T. Prakash, E. Ranjith Kumar, G. Neri, Tahani M. Bawazeer, Kholood Alkhamis, Alaa Munshi, Salman S. Alharthi, Nashwa M. El-Metwaly
Summary: Microwave synthesis method was used to prepare CdO nanoparticles with PEG, NH3 and NaOH as co-reagents. The role of co-reagents on the microstructural and morphological study was evaluated through XRD, SEM, TEM and EDS. The pH of the solution, determined by the co-reagent used, was found to be a key parameter affecting the morphology of CdO nanostructures.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Ch Srinivas, K. Naga Praveen, E. Ranjith Kumar, T. V. Chandrasekhar Rao, C. L. Prajapat, Sher Singh Meena, Pramod Bhatt, B. Arun, K. C. James Raju, D. L. Sastry
Summary: A series of MnxNi0.8-xZn0.2Fe2O4 (0.1≤x≤0.7) nanoferrites were prepared by sol-gel auto combustion method, and their complex permittivity and permeability were studied at different frequencies. The ferrite composition Mn0.1Ni0.7Zn0.2Fe2O4 exhibited higher values of mu'' and good EMI shielding performance.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Alaa Munshi, T. Prakash, E. Ranjith Kumar, A. Balamurugan, Turki M. Habeebullah, Tahani M. Bawazeer, Shams H. Abdel-Hafez, Nashwa M. El-Metwaly, T. Indumathi
Summary: CdO nanoparticles were synthesized using urea-assisted auto-combustion and microwave combustion methods, and their properties were investigated after heat treatment at 350 degrees C. The study found that the annealing process and synthesis method significantly affected the phase, crystallite size, and energy band gaps of CdO NPs. The surface morphology and thermal characteristics of the annealed CdO NPs were also examined using SEM and TG-DTA, respectively.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
R. Shunmuga Priya, Priyanka Chaudhary, E. Ranjith Kumar, A. Balamurugan, Ch Srinivas, G. Prasad, M. Deepty, V Praveenkumar, B. C. Yadav, D. L. Sastry, Y. Al-Douri
Summary: Green combustion was used to prepare a ferrite composition of Mg0.4Zn0.6Fe2O4 using fresh lemon juice as a natural fuel-reductant. XRD and vibrational spectroscopic studies confirmed the formation of cubic spinel ferrite. The samples exhibited typical dielectric dispersion and good sensing capability for humidity.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
A. Balamurugan, R. Shunmuga Priya, Priyanka Chaudhary, E. Ranjith Kumar, T. Indumathi, Ch Srinivas, B. C. Yadav, D. L. Sastry
Summary: The effects of lemon juice and annealing treatment on the phase composition, vibrational modes, microstructural and dielectric behavior of Mg doped copper ferrite nanoparticles were studied in detail. The results showed that annealing treatment improved the crystallite size and dielectric properties of the samples, and also affected their magnetic behavior.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
T. Prakash, E. Ranjith Kumar, M. G. Sumithra, Kholood Alkhamis, Alaa M. Munshi, Gaber A. M. Mersal, Fathy Shaaban, Nashwa M. El-Metwaly
Summary: The study showed that Bi doping at different levels influences the crystal structure and antimicrobial behavior of CdO nanostructures. Increasing Bi doping concentration led to changes in the shape, distribution, and energy band gap of CdO nanoparticles.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
D. Sudha, E. Ranjith Kumar, S. Shanjitha, Alaa M. Munshi, Gamil A. A. Al-Hazmi, Nashwa M. El-Metwaly, S. Jone Kirubavathy
Summary: A simple and cost-effective co-precipitation method was used to prepare ZnO nanoparticles from a metal organic framework, which were then blended with graphene oxide (GO) to create the ZnO-GO nanocomposite. The physicochemical properties, structural behavior, functional groups, and optical properties of the nanoparticles and nanocomposite were analyzed through various techniques including XRD, FT-IR, UV-vis spectroscopy, FESEM, and EDX. Cyclic voltammetry was also employed to study the redox behavior of the ZnO and ZnO-GO composites.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Zainab M. Almarhoon, T. Indumathi, E. Ranjith Kumar
Summary: In this study, zinc oxide nanoparticles were synthesized using leaf extracts of Aloe vera, Azadirachta indica, and Amaranthus dubius. The nanoparticles exhibited a hexagonal phase with good crystallinity and showed increased antibacterial activity.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
R. Suganya, A. Revathi, D. Sudha, V Sivaprakash, E. Ranjith Kumar
Summary: The presence of composite in the nanofluid is essential for significant removal of methylene blue in industrial waste water. Silver oxide nanoparticles on zinc oxide nanoparticles showed increased photocatalytic activity. The study successfully synthesized ZnO/Ag2O nanoparticles by utilizing flower extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent. The nanoparticles exhibited high photocatalytic activity and small particle size.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
S. Ananthi, T. S. Senthil, R. Kannan, E. Ranjith Kumar
Summary: In this study, NiMoW thin films were successfully co-deposited on copper substrates. The films were characterized for their structural, mechanical, and magnetic properties. The results showed that the films deposited for 60 minutes exhibited the best mechanical and magnetic properties.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
T. Usha Devi, E. Ranjith Kumar, Mohanraj Kumar, Babu Balraj, Chandrasekar Sivakumar, Palanisamy Matheswaran, Narendhar Chandrasekar, Senthil Kumar Nagarajan
Summary: A simple co-precipitation technique was used to synthesize MoO3 nanostructures with different surfactants. The physicochemical characterization revealed that the MoO3 nanostructures, with or without the surfactants, exhibited an orthorhombic crystalline phase. The SDS-assisted MoO3 nanoparticles showed enhanced photocatalytic activity, degrading 95.4% of Rhodamine B molecules under UV light irradiation within 140 minutes. The trapping experiment revealed that the addition of two radicals significantly influenced the photocatalytic degradation percentage, reducing it to less than 50%.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
D. W. Zaidel
Summary: This article explores the possible neural basis of the repeated attraction to watching movies and pays tribute to Prof. Eran Zaidel, who made remarkable contributions to neuroscience and had a passion for movies. Movies, as an art form, involve the collaboration of diverse artists with specialized skills and creativity. The attention and attraction to artworks have deep biological roots. Despite extensive studies on the nature of art, the neural underpinnings of the repeated attraction to movies have been understudied. This perspective proposes clues from non-film research, suggesting the involvement of the mesolimbic reward pathway, brain regions sensitive to facial beauty, pictorial art aesthetics, and music-induced dopamine release in the repeated attraction.
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
M. Deepty, G. Prasad, Ch Srinivas, S. A. V. Prasad, E. Ranjith Kumar, N. Krishna Mohan, Sher Singh Meena, Pramod Bhatt, D. L. Sastry
Summary: This study presents the magnetic properties of MnxZn1-xFe2O4 (x = 0.5, 0.6, 0.7) nanoferrite particles prepared by sol-gel auto combustion method. The deviation of the oxygen positional parameter (U) from the ideal value of 0.375 indicates cation redistribution in the ferrite systems. The variation of bond angles suggests strengthening of A-B superexchange interaction. The ferrite nanoparticles exhibit single domain state and superparamagnetism, with increasing saturation magnetization (Ms) and decreasing coercivity (Hc) with higher Mn2+ ion concentration.
SOLID STATE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
T. Pushpagiri, E. Ranjith Kumar, A. Ramalingam, A. F. Abd El-Rehim, Ch. Srinivas
Summary: This study investigated the influence of Zn ion doping on the structural, vibrational, colloidal stability, and morphological features of NiO nanoparticles. XRD confirmed that the crystallite size decreases with increasing doping concentration. SEM revealed predictable changes in size and morphology due to varying doping doses. TEM images showed that the produced samples have a spherical form. The gas sensor behavior of Zn-doped NiO nanoparticles confirmed their suitability for CO2 gas sensing.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. Sivapriya, R. Subramaniyan Raja, A. Arun Kumar, J. Suryakanth, N. Arunadevi, E. Ranjith Kumar, K. Balasubramanian
Summary: The single crystal of 2-Aminopyridinium cyanoacetate (2APC) was grown using the solution growth slow evaporation technique. The crystal's structure was determined to be monoclinic with a centro-symmetric space group. The crystal showed high transparency in the visible region and had a cutoff wavelength at 369 nm. Thermal, mechanical, and dielectric properties were analyzed, along with laser stability and NLO properties.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Anjum Afrooze, Dadamiah P. M. D. Shaik
Summary: This study presents a solution combustion approach to produce marigold Co3O4 nanoparticles as potential electrode material for supercapacitors. The effect of vacuum annealing on the microstructural and electrochemical properties is explored, and the prepared nanoparticles exhibit high specific capacitance and electrochemical stability.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
A. Atta, Nuha Al-Harbi, B. M. Alotaibi, M. A. M. Uosif, E. Abdeltwab
Summary: In this study, PVA/NaI films were prepared by doping polyvinyl alcohol with sodium iodide. The films were then irradiated with argon ions at different fluence levels. Various characterization techniques were used to study the structural and electrical changes in the films. The results show that the dielectric behavior of the treated PVA/NaI films was significantly modified, making them more suitable for various devices.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xingang Wang, Chao Ma, Fubing Zou, Hai Hu, Jiayu Li, Hongyun Luo
Summary: By hybridizing TiO2 photocatalyst with CaCO3 as the wall material and using linseed oil as the core material, self-cleaning and self-repairing microcapsules were produced using in-situ precipitation. The microcapsules were evaluated for their morphology, chemical composition, thermal stability, and self-cleaning and self-repairing properties. Results showed that the microcapsules had a rough and spherical surface, along with excellent thermal stability and repeatability. Increasing the dosage of microcapsules significantly increased the degradation rate of methylene blue, while the self-repairing effect of micro-cracks became more evident. The optimal microcapsule dosage was found to be 7.0 wt%.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Muhammad Farooque Lanjwani, Mustafa Tuzen, Muhammad Yar Khuhawar, Tawfik A. Saleh
Summary: The development of the textile industry has raised concerns due to the contamination of drinking water by organic dyes, which pose a carcinogenic risk to humans. Nanomaterials, particularly semiconductors, have been utilized for photocatalytic degradation of dye pollutants. Various parameters, such as catalyst dosage, irradiation time, light sources, initial dye concentration, temperature, and pH, play significant roles in the degradation process. Different generations of photocatalytic nanomaterials, including single metal nanoparticles, binary and ternary metal oxides, as well as inert solid substrates with photocatalysts, have been employed for dye degradation.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
V. Ramasamy, E. Thenpandiyan, G. Suresh, T. Sathishpriya, Suresh Sagadevan
Summary: The nano CaCO3 and Eu3+ doped CaCO3/PEG nanocomposites were prepared through the biomimetic method. The prepared products were characterized and the electrochemical performance was evaluated. The results showed that the Eu3+ doped CaCO3/PEG nanocomposite exhibited superior pseudocapacitive behavior and could be used as an electrode material for supercapacitor applications.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shuxiang Duan, Ping Li, Hongqiang Zhang, Suping Qu
Summary: Panax ginseng, as an ethnomedicinal plant, has therapeutic effects in traditional medicine. This study investigated the potential use of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles from Panax ginseng leaf extract for the treatment of lung carcinoma and heart protection against mitochondrial dysfunction and cardiac dysfunction in obese insulin-resistant rats. The silver nanoparticles showed spherical morphology with a size range of 12.11 to 43.33 nm. In vivo experiments demonstrated that the silver nanoparticles significantly improved metabolic parameters, heart rate variability, cardiac function, and cardiac mitochondrial function in the rats. This study suggests that silver nanoparticles derived from Panax ginseng have cardioprotective effects.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Maryam Fayazi, Elham Rezvannejad
Summary: In this study, propolis extract was used as a green reductant to deposit silver nanoparticles on sepiolite clay, creating a nanocomposite called Sep/Ag. The nanocomposite was characterized using various techniques, and its ability to adsorb methylene blue (MB) was examined. The results showed that Sep/Ag could efficiently remove MB from solution, and the adsorbent could be regenerated for multiple cycles. This research demonstrates the potential of Sep/Ag nanocomposite as an effective and environmentally friendly sorbent for environmental cleanup.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
M. Sriramraj, A. R. Balu, S. Chitra Devi, B. Sowmiya Devi, M. Suganya, K. Devendran, M. Karthika, S. Adityan
Summary: One-pot green synthesis was used to prepare rGO decorated MgTiO3 perovskite using Solanum trilobatum leaf extract to reduce graphene oxide. The rGO embedded MgTiO3 nanoparticles showed smaller crystallite size, well-defined particle boundaries, increased photodegradation efficiency and antibacterial activity compared to pure MgTiO3.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhiliang Guo, Qianheng He, Helin Wang, Changgan Lai, Shuai Ji, Jian Sun, Donghuai Zhang, Liu Nie, Lixu Lei
Summary: Waste plastics are causing serious environmental pollution and there is a pressing need for their recycling. This study presents a novel method to completely degrade waste PET into sodium terephthalate and ethylene glycol through a solid-state reaction at high temperature with minimal solvent. The method offers high efficiency, selectivity, and ease of product separation, making it a promising approach for the recycling economy of other ester-based waste polymers.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hanan Alhussain, Nuha Y. Elamin, Laila S. Alqarni, Abuzar Albadri, Kamal K. Taha, A. Modwi
Summary: A CaO-TiO2@g-C3N4 sorbent was constructed using sonication method for the elimination of RhB dye from aqueous medium. The sorbent demonstrated equilibrium for the dye adhesion after 120 minutes, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 778.7 mg/g. The nanocomposite showed satisfactory performance in neutral aquatic conditions.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Wei-Dong Liu, Liu-Qing Chen, Qi-Hao Qiu, Ming-Qiang Qi, Han Xu, Chao-Long Chen, La-Sheng Long, Lan-Sun Zheng, Xiang-Jian Kong
Summary: In this study, a mixed valence cerium-oxo cluster was successfully synthesized through low-temperature crystallization, and the coexistence and distribution of Ce ions in different valence states were determined. The mechanism for the generation of +4 valence state was revealed, and the synthesized cluster exhibited strong ultraviolet absorption and long visible light absorption, as well as clear photocurrent response and high photocurrent intensity.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mahak Dalal, Nidhi Antil, Binesh Kumar, Jai Devi, Sapana Garg
Summary: This research study focuses on the biological efficacy of a newly synthesized Schiff base ligand and its aryltellurium(IV) complexes. The synthesized compounds were characterized using various physical and spectral investigations, and theoretical chemical estimations were also conducted. The results showed that the complexes exhibited mild to strong antimicrobial activity, with higher activity than the Schiff base. Molecular docking experiments revealed the ability of the compounds to bind to receptors. ADMET results indicated favorable drug-like behavior of the synthesized compounds. Overall, these complexes may serve as promising candidates for infection ailments.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Indu Sharma, Ajay Kumar, Jaspreet Kaur, Sanjay Mehra, Arvind Kumar, Suresh Kumar Sharma, Surinder Kumar Mehta, Ramesh Kataria
Summary: Nanozyme based sensors have been developed as an effective method for detecting harmful metal ions in water samples. In this study, a Co(II) based coordination polymer nanoparticle (Co-CP NP) was synthesized and utilized as a nanozyme to detect Fe(II) ions selectively. The Co-CP NP exhibited peroxido-reductase mimicking activity, and the detection limit for Fe(II) ions was found to be 0.66 μM. The catalytic action of the Co-CP NP was further analyzed using Michaelis-Menten kinetics, and the detection mechanism was elucidated through XPS and zeta potential analysis.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sreenivasulu Venkata Kummari, Vadali Venkata Satya Siva Srikanth
Summary: A simple single-step sonochemical reduction method is used to prepare CoFe2O4-CoFe-reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composites with control of rGO content. The tunable interfacial magnetic proximity-induced magnetization at the interface of CoFe2O4-CoFe and rGO is observed.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Asma Zaka, Muhammad Waqas Iqbal, Amir Muhammad Afzal, Hassabul Hassan, Sarah Alharthi, Mohammed A. Amin, Ahmad M. Saeedi, Hasan B. Albargi, A. Alhadrami, Nawal D. Alqarni, Mohd Zahid Ansari
Summary: The tailoring and rational synthesis of metal-organic framework (MOF) with versatile nano/microarchitectures are of great academic interest due to their promising applications in advanced energy storage devices. A simple and cost-effective hydrothermal method was used to synthesize the carbon nanotubes (CNT) doped Cu-MOF, exhibiting astonishing power and energy density.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
