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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Brandon Ortiz-Casas, Andres Galdamez-Martinez, Jorge Gutierrez-Flores, Andres Baca Ibanez, Pritam Kumar Panda, Guillermo Santana, Horacio Astudillo de la Vega, Mrutyunjay Suar, Citlaly Gutierrez Rodelo, Ajeet Kaushik, Yogendra Kumar Mishra, Ateet Dutt
Summary: 0D and 1D zinc oxide (ZnO) show promise as bioapplications in the fields of cancer diagnosis and treatment, offering high performance, biological compatibility, and the ability to identify molecular features of cancer biomarkers. Their use as sensors and treatment tools has the potential to revolutionize cancer diagnostics and patient health monitoring.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mateja Primozic, Zeljko Knez, Maja Leitgeb
Summary: This article discusses the importance and prospects of bionanotechnology in the field of food packaging, focusing on bio-based, improved, active, and smart nanopackaging. Furthermore, it emphasizes the related safety and environmental issues.
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Adam Frtus, Barbora Smolkova, Mariia Uzhytchak, Mariia Lunova, Milan Jirsa, Skylar J. W. Henry, Alexandr Dejneka, Nicholas Stephanopoulos, Oleg Lunov
Summary: DNA nanotechnology has great potential in biomedicine, but understanding the interactions between DNA nanostructures and living cells is crucial for their successful clinical translation. This review summarizes the current knowledge on these interactions and identifies key challenges from a cell biology perspective. Future research should address these challenges to accelerate the clinical translation of DNA nanostructures.
ACTA BIOMATERIALIA
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Serafim Florentino Neto, Ariadna Lafourcade Prada, Leonardo Domingo Rosales Achod, Heron Fernandes Vieira Torquato, Caue Santos Lima, Edgar Julian Paredes-Gamero, Maria Oneide Silva de Moraes, Emerson Silva Lima, Edgar Hernandez Sosa, Tatiane Pereira de Souza, Jesus Rafael Rodriguez Amado
Summary: This study developed a novel alpha-amyrin-loaded nanocapsule for intestinal delivery and showed promising cytotoxic potential against leukemic cells. The nanocapsules exhibited excellent physicochemical stability and selective cytotoxic effects on a human leukemia lineage, suggesting their potential for leukemia treatment.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Celine Montanari, Hui Chen, Matilda Lidfeldt, Josefin Gunnarsson, Peter Olsen, Lars A. Berglund
Summary: The sustainable development of functional energy-saving building materials is important for reducing thermal energy consumption and promoting natural indoor lighting. A novel fully bio-based transparent wood biocomposite for thermal energy storage, with excellent heat storage properties, tunable optical transmittance, and mechanical performance, is introduced. The bio-based TW holds great potential as scalable and sustainable transparent heat storage solution.
Review
Oncology
Hong Zeng, Jia Li, Kai Hou, Yiping Wu, Hongbo Chen, Zeng Ning
Summary: Nanotechnology has great potential in the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma. Nano drug delivery systems can improve treatment effectiveness, reduce side effects, and enhance tumor targeting.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Celine Montanari, Yu Ogawa, Peter Olsen, Lars A. Berglund
Summary: A novel bio-based transparent wood biocomposite was developed by synthesizing a new limonene acrylate monomer from renewable resources. The biocomposite exhibits excellent optical transparency, low haze, and high mechanical performance, making it a promising material for sustainable wood nanotechnologies for structural applications.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jae Won Choi, In Young Kim, Minjeong Kwak, Jaeseok Kim, Sohee Yoon, Hyun Jun Jang, Tae Geol Lee, Min Beom Heo
Summary: Nanomaterials such as silica nanoparticles have unique properties that are utilized in biomedical applications. However, accurate assessment of nanotoxicity is crucial due to their potential harmful effects. This study demonstrates that serum proteins play a significant role in the toxicity and internalization of silica nanoparticles, with the formation of protein corona reducing toxicity.
MICRO & NANO LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Yiyang Li, Guanyan Li, Yafeng Yang, Xiangmeng Chen, Wanxi Peng, Hanyin Li
Summary: This study explores the potential of Staphylea holocarpa wood as a bio-oil and improves its production using nanocatalysts. The extract from S. holocarpa wood contains abundant chemical components that can be used in biomedicine, cosmetics, and biofuels, with broad industrial application prospects.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohammed Abu-Elghait, Mohamed Hasanin, Amr Hosny Hashem, Salem S. Salem
Summary: The study synthesized a novel tertiary composite (TC) consisting of TEMPO cellulose (TOC), chitosan, starch, and myco-synthesized Se-NPs. The antimicrobial and anti-biofilm properties of selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs) were effectively established, with TC showing constant biofilm inhibition against P. aeruginosa, S. aureus, and C albicans. However, cytotoxicity results showed alterations in lung fibroblast cells treated with Se-NPs and TC.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Dongzhen Chen, Jianzhao Gao, Dan He, Jingshun He, Yang Li, Meng Zhang, Wenya Li, Xin Chen, Xinhai He, Tao Fu
Summary: Wearable plasmonic bridge sensor with multiple capabilities for monitoring subtle strains and molecules is developed. The sensor uses hollow Au-Ag nano-rambutans and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) adsorbed in nonwoven fabrics (NWFs) to bridge the gap between CNTs for strain sensing and improve stress detection sensitivity. A machine learning algorithm based on biomechanics data is used for accurate human action recognition.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Jing Li, Jingping Wang, Ling Chen, Yuhang Dong, Haonan Chen, Guangjun Nie, Feng Li
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive summary of DNA assembly strategies at bio-interface, highlighting their advantages and potential biomedical applications. The current limitations and challenges are discussed, and future development directions are deliberated.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ajamaluddin Malik, Javed Masood Khan, Abdullah S. Alhomida, Mohammad Shamsul Ola, Mohammed Abdulkarim Alshehri, Aqeel Ahmad
Summary: Novel breakthroughs and innovative applications of nanotechnology have revolutionized industrial innovations in the twenty-first century. The widespread use of nanomaterials raises concerns about their toxicity and environmental impact.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sakthinarenderan Sai, Ravi Mani, Parameswaran Vijayakumar, Mirunalini Ganesan, Karthick Velu, Ramamoorthy Ayyamperumal, Rajinikanth Rajagopal, Soon Woong Chang, Ahmed Alfarhan, Balasubramani Ravindran
Summary: Plastic pollution is a serious problem in aquatic environments. This study focused on comparing the toxicity of synthetic plastic and bioplastic on fish to understand the degradability and toxicity of bioplastics. The results showed that fish exposed to bioplastic microspheres exhibited significant tissue necrosis and alteration.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Emilia Tomaszewska, Katarzyna Ranoszek-Soliwoda, Krzysztof Sztandera, Paulina Blazalek, Rafal Glowacki, Anna Janaszewska, Beata Janasik, Grzegorz Celichowski, Wojciech Wasowicz, Barbara Klajnert-Maculewicz, Jaroslaw Grobelny
Summary: Systematic studies were conducted on the synthesis protocol, functionalization process, characterization, and cytotoxic effects of thioglucose-modified gold nanoparticles. The bio-conjugates showed good biocompatibility, low cytotoxicity, and potential as nanocarriers for anticancer drugs, with the ability to target cancer cells. The characterization of the nanoparticles and the biological investigations supported these findings.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Nouf M. Al-Enazi, Khawla Alsamhary, Mansour Kha, Fuad Ameen
Summary: The synthesis of pure and Ag and Ce dual-doped ZnO NPs was achieved through a green and facile method, and their cytotoxicity in breast cancer cells and normal cells was studied. The nanoparticles exhibited a hexagonal structure, spherical shape, and smooth surfaces, with Ag and Ce evenly distributed in ZnO. Cytotoxicity experiments showed that the dual-doped NPs had a significantly greater impact on breast cancer cells compared to pure NPs, while both types had no effect on normal cells. Additionally, the antimicrobial activity against harmful bacteria was investigated.
BIOPROCESS AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Dalal Nasser Binjawhar, Salam S. S. Alsharari, Aisha Albalawi, Maryam Jawad Abdulhasan, Mehr Khat, Fuad Ameen
Summary: In this study, a sustainable green synthesis method was used to synthesize cuprous oxide nanoparticles (NPs) using Olea europaea extract. The synthesized cuprous oxide NPs were characterized using various techniques and were found to have an average crystallite size of about 30 nm. The TEM analysis showed that the NPs were spherical in shape. Furthermore, the cuprous oxide NPs exhibited greater antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae compared to the Olea europaea aqueous extract.
MICRO & NANO LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fuad Ameen, Aysenur Aygun, Abdullah Seyrankaya, Rima Nour Elhouda Tiri, Fulya Gulbagca, Idris Kaynak, Najwa Majrashi, Raha Orfali, Elena Niculina Dragoi, Fatih Sen
Summary: Various impurities in water pose a threat to human health. This study focuses on the use of Fe3O4@MnO2 nanocomposite to remove organic contaminants like rhodamine B (RhB) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) from water. The nanocomposite exhibits strong photocatalytic activity against pollutants, with a 90% destruction rate of E. coli and a 75% degradation rate of RhB. Additionally, the nanocomposite shows promising catalytic efficiency in hydrogen production.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Zilwa Mumtaz, Zubia Rashid, Ashaq Ali, Afsheen Arif, Fuad Ameen, Mona S. AlTami, Muhammad Zubair Yousaf
Summary: Conventional diagnostic techniques require separate platforms for sample collection, sensing, and signaling, which can be integrated into point of care (POC) testing devices. Microfluidic systems made of polymers or glass offer specific and sensitive detection of diseases and have advantages such as low cost, good biological affinity, strong capillary action, and simple fabrication process. Challenges in nucleic acid detection, such as cellular lysis, isolation, and amplification, have been addressed by advances in on-chip sample preparation and detection through modular microfluidics. This review highlights the importance of microfluidic technology in nucleic acid detection of infectious and non-infectious diseases.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Srinivasan Swathi, Rathinam Yuvakkumar, Ganesan Ravi, Mariyappan Thambidurai, Hung D. Nguyen, Dhayalan Velauthapillai
Summary: Highly efficient ternary copper iron sulfide (CuFeS2)/reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composites are synthesized via a hydrothermal approach for overall water splitting process, demonstrating improved electrocatalytic activity.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Osama Abdel-Hafeez Mohamed Al-Bedak, Ahmed Mohamed Moharram, Nemmat Abdel-Gawad Hussein, Doaa Mohamed Taha, Steven L. Stephenson, Fuad Ameen
Summary: A distinctive isolate from diverse fruit juices was identified as Didymella keratinophila and showed a 100% identity to the type strain. It produced high keratinase and collagenase activities by fermenting native chicken feathers under certain conditions. This research provides a reliable way to utilize and manage chicken feathers for obtaining valuable collagenase and keratinase enzymes.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mohamad Zulfadhli Ahmad Sobri, Alya Redhwan, Fuad Ameen, Jun Wei Lim, Chin Seng Liew, Guo Ren Mong, Hanita Daud, Rajalingam Sokkalingam, Chii-Dong Ho, Anwar Usman, D. H. Nagaraju, Pasupuleti Visweswara Rao
Summary: Biohydrogen production from microalgae is being intensively researched as a potential alternative energy source. Traditional modelling and optimization methods are inaccurate and costly, so machine learning algorithms have been employed to predict nonlinear interactions and handle multivariate data. This review focuses on the recent applications of machine learning techniques, such as random forests, artificial neural networks, support vector machines, and regression algorithms, in microalgal biohydrogen production. Despite the limitations of complex and nonlinear data sets, these techniques have shown great performance, although overfitting remains a challenge.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Uzma Shabir, Jehangir Shafi Dar, Aashaq Hussain Bhat, Ruqeya Nazir, Fuad Ameen
Summary: Fungal infections in aquaculture are a major threat, resulting in significant economic losses and ecological disruptions. This study analyzed 150 carp samples to identify fungal pathogens responsible for infections and assessed fungal diversity and prevalence in infected fish.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Manogaran Lakshmikandan, A. G. Murugesan, Fuad Ameen, Cherdsak Maneeruttanarungroj, Shuang Wang
Summary: The co-cultivation of green algae Asterococcus limneticus WL2 and phytohormone producing Streptomyces rosealbus MTTC 12951 was conducted to study the production of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and its precursors. The co-cultivation exhibited increased hormonal activity due to symbiotic interaction between Streptomyces and microalgae. Compared to monocultivation, co-cultivation resulted in 52% and 83% higher production of tryptophan and IAA in the extracellular space, respectively. The co-cultivation strategy also led to increased biomass and lipid productivity of microalgae.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Turki Dawoud, Fuad Ameen
Summary: This study experimentally confirmed the potential of Pimpinella anisum extracts in eradicating oral pathogens and identified their antibacterial and antifungal activities. The findings are important for further exploration of the biological activity of P. anisum and the development of novel drugs for treating oral diseases.
BIOMEDICAL CHROMATOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karnan Singaravelu Dharshini, T. Yokesh, Mariappan Mariappan, Fuad Ameen, M. Amirul Islam, Anbazhagan Veerappan
Summary: In this study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using eco-friendly methods and their potential for detecting Hg2+ ions in environmental samples was investigated. The aqueous extract of Hemidesmus indicus root rapidly converted silver ions into AgNPs under sunlight. The synthesized AgNPs were found to detect Hg2+ ions and could be immobilized onto paper to create a portable device for sensing mercury in water.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fuad Ameen, Reza Mostafazadeh, Yasamin Hamidian, Nevin Erk, Afsaneh L. Sanati, Ceren Karaman, Ali Ayati
Summary: This study aimed to optimize the removal process of Azithromycin (Azi) from the aquatic environment using CoFe2O4/NiO nanoparticles anchored onto microalgae-derived nitrogen-doped porous activated carbon (N-PAC), and develop a colorimetric method for swift Azi monitoring in pharmaceutical products. The adsorption studies showed that 98.5% of Azi in aqueous media could be removed by CoFe2O4/NiO@N-PAC, which followed second-order reaction kinetics with a maximum adsorption capacity of 2000 mg/g. Thermodynamic modeling indicated the spontaneous and exothermic nature of the adsorption process. The colorimetric Azi detection using Coomassie Brilliant Blue G-250 (CBBG-250) reagent exhibited good selectivity and a detection limit of 0.94 μM.
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Fuad Ameen, Najwa Majrashi
Summary: This review assesses the recent advancements in utilizing cobalt ferrite nanoparticles (CoFe2O4 NPs) as an antimicrobial agent. It explores the synthesis methods, characterization techniques, and applications of CoFe2O4 NPs in antimicrobial contexts, as well as the underlying mechanisms, challenges, and future prospects. The key findings highlight the significant potential of CoFe2O4 NPs as an efficient and promising antimicrobial agent, but further research is needed to address concerns regarding toxicity and biocompatibility. This review contributes to the understanding and potential utilization of CoFe2O4 NPs as a viable approach to combat microbial infections.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shaymaa Arif Shukur, Fikrat M. Hassan, Saad Sabah Fakhry, Fuad Ameen, Steven L. Stephenson
Summary: This study investigated the presence and characteristics of microplastics (MPs) in the Tigris River. The study found that the concentration of MPs was high in both the water and sediment, with fibers and fragments being the main morphology. The MPs were mainly composed of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), and the colors were mostly transparent and white. Ecological risk assessment indicated a moderate to high risk level. These findings highlight the need for action to mitigate microplastic pollution in the Tigris River.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
M. Isacfranklin, R. Yuvakkumar, G. Ravi, M. Thambidurai, Hung D. Nguyen, Dhayalan Velauthapillai
Summary: The modern world is focusing on science and technology as alternative sources of energy to tackle the energy crisis and promote economic development. New approaches and novel electrode materials are being explored to overcome the challenges of high energy density, power density, and long-term stability in supercapacitors. By studying the role of carbon composites with rare earth nickelate, such as single-walled and multi-walled carbon nanotubes, potential electrode materials with excellent electrochemical properties for supercapacitors have been developed. A hybrid supercapacitor using these materials exhibited high capacitance retention, coulombic efficiency, and stability, making the hybrid microflower rare earth nickelate a promising candidate for next-generation electrodes in hybrid supercapacitors.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
