Article
Environmental Sciences
Seyed Ali Johari, Mehrdad Sarkheil, Shakila Veisi
Summary: The study revealed that synthesized ZIF-8 NPs exhibit toxicity on human cells, with significantly decreased cell viability as exposure concentration increases, leading to generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and activation of apoptosis pathway. The cytotoxic effects were more pronounced on cancer cells compared to normal cells.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yue Zhang, Rong Deng, Ling Yuan, Chaoqi Zhang, Jing Wang, Chao Liu
Summary: This work reports the construction of zinc-based zeolite imidazole framework (ZIF-8) microrings through an anisotropic growth-etching route. The method involves the deposition of ZIF-8 crystals on the edges of leaf-like ZIF-L nanosheets with coordinatively unsaturated Zn2+ and subsequent selective etching of alkaline unstable ZIF-L. Additionally, functional carbon materials with a ring-like structure can be prepared by pyrolysis of ZIF-8 microrings, exhibiting improved performance in oxygen reduction reaction. These findings may pave the way for the design of MOFs with sophisticated micro/nanostructures.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xinran Shi, Liang Ji, Yuanyuan Hu, Jinyu Gu, Liming Wang, Wenwen Lu, Jiali Meng, Yan Du, Lingzhong Huang, Dongxia Nie, Yanyan Yu
Summary: In this study, a dual-responsive zeolitic imidazolate framework-90 (ZIF-90) was used to fabricate a single fluorescent probe, CuNCs/ZIF@P1P2/ZIF, which specifically and sensitively responded to intracellular level fluctuations of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in neuronal and tumor cells. The probe exhibited high sensitivity, selectivity, and accuracy, making it an important tool for multi-target detection and early disease diagnosis.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Pandeng Zhao, Shaqi Fu, Lingli Cheng, Zheng Jiao, Minghong Wu
Summary: Oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is a crucial half-reaction in water splitting and its slow kinetic process limits the efficiency of electrocatalytic water. Therefore, developing high activity OER electrocatalysts is essential for the advancement of water splitting. Zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 (ZIF-67) based compositions, with nitrogen-containing ligands, highly dispersed Co active sites, abundant Co-N bonds, tunable pore structure, and large surface area, have received extensive attention in the preparation of non-noble electrocatalysts for OER. Various modification methods, such as coordination environment optimization, morphology engineering, heteroatom incorporation, heterostructure construction, and hybridization, have been developed to construct ZIF-67 based electrocatalysts and regulate their active sites. This article summarizes the advanced modulation strategies on ZIF-67 based compositions for OER performance enhancement, highlighting the synthetic approaches, engineering principles, and catalytic mechanisms. The current challenges and prospects for developing the next-generation OER electrocatalysts are also discussed.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yuzhi Liu, Chang Deng, Peiwen Wu, Hui Liu, Feng Liu, Ruoyu Liu, Wenshuai Zhu, Chunming Xu
Summary: In this study, a high-entropy zeolitic imidazolate framework (HE-ZIF) was synthesized and utilized in an oxidative desulfurization system (ODS) for diesel fuel. The HE-ZIF demonstrated efficient desulfurization and the production of high-value products, enhancing the overall sustainability of the process.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Theany To, Soren S. Sorensen, Yuanzheng Yue, Morten M. Smedskjaer
Summary: This study reveals that three zeolitic imidazolate framework glasses exhibit pronounced nanoductility upon fracture, indicating a significant deviation from the traditional brittle fracture model.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiao Mi, Juan Lu, Mingran Dong, Yang Lou, Xia Zhan, Xi Chen
Summary: Dihydromyricetin (DHM) holds potential as an antitumor agent, but its low bioavailability limits its clinical application. In this study, DHM@ZIF-8 nanoparticles were developed using ZIF-8 as a carrier to enhance its antitumor activity. The nanoparticles exhibited a regular morphology with a suitable particle size and a high drug release rate in a simulated tumor micro acid environment. Compared to the prodrug, DHM@ZIF-8 showed increased killing effect on HepG2 cells, along with enhanced removal of ROS, promotion of apoptosis, and significant modulation of apoptosis-related proteins within tumor cells.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qiushi Wei, Jolie M. Lucero, James M. Crawford, J. Douglas Way, Colin A. Wolden, Moises A. Carreon
Summary: ZIF-21 membranes were synthesized for the separation of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen, with high permeances and selectivities. The key separation mechanisms were identified as differences in adsorption and diffusivities, along with the polar-polar interaction between ammonia and the linker polar channels.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Li, Shouwei Zuo, Xin Wu, Qiaohong Li, Jing Zhang, Huabin Zhang, Jian Zhang
Summary: The study introduces a new concept of temperature-induced on-site conversion approach (TOCA) to transform MoO(4) units into C-Mo-S triatomic coordination. The optimized hybrid demonstrates excellent kinetic performance and stability in oxygen reduction reaction, surpassing most Mo-based catalysts reported.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Van Thuan Le, Hoang Sinh Le, Vy Anh Tran, Lee Sang-Wha, Van-Dat Doan, Sang-Woo Joo, Yasser Vasseghian
Summary: The present study introduces a novel recyclable Fe3O4/MnO2/ZIF-8 heterojunction photocatalyst for the degradation of reactive blue 19 under visible light irradiation. The catalyst was synthesized using a facile method and characterized using various techniques. The results show that the Fe3O4/MnO2/ZIF-8 composite exhibits excellent photocatalytic activity, high recyclability, and stability.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yi Feng, Huanting Wang, Jianfeng Yao
Summary: 2D ZIF nanosheets combine the advantages of ZIFs and porous layer structure, exhibiting unique chemical properties and superior performance; calcination or carbonization can produce 2D ZIF-derived materials with new properties; the review focuses on the structure, synthesis methods, applications, challenges, and future prospects of 2D ZIF and 2D ZIF-derived nanosheets.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yizhi Xu, Joseph M. Marrett, Hatem M. Titi, James P. Darby, Andrew J. Morris, Tomislav Friscic, Mihails Arhangelskis
Summary: First-principles crystal structure prediction (CSP) is a powerful method for discovering new materials by predicting and evaluating their properties based on the underlying components. In this study, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) were discovered using CSP, providing an alternative to conventional techniques relying on geometry and experimental screening. Experimental validation of the CSP procedure was done by synthesizing materials with structures matching the lowest-energy calculated structures, and properties such as combustion energies were evaluated from the CSP-derived structures.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xinyue Wu, Qingling Jing, Fancheng Sun, Huan Pang
Summary: This study reports a simple ion-exchange method to prepare ZIF-67/PBA heterostructure composites, which possess excellent electrochemical characteristics and are applied in supercapacitors. The composites show great rate capability and cycling stability, demonstrating the potential of dual-MOF heterostructure composites as electrode materials.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Vera I. Isaeva, Konstantinos Papathanasiou, Vladimir V. Chernyshev, Lev Glukhov, Grigory Deyko, Kamal Kumar Bisht, Olga P. Tkachenko, Serguei Savilov, Nikolai A. Davshan, Leonid M. Kustov
Summary: This study developed novel heterogeneous catalysts based on zeolite-like metal-organic frameworks for the hydroamination of phenylacetylene. The Au@ZIF-67 and Au@BIF-66 hybrids showed high activity and selectivity for the formation of imine in the liquid phase reaction. The choice of metal-organic carrier, Au source, and reducing agent significantly impacted the catalytic performance of the synthesized nanomaterials.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ziping Ma, Chunyang Fang
Summary: This study demonstrates the synergistic treatment of osteosarcoma using modified ZIF-8 nanocomposites loaded with a novel 5-fluorouracil (5FU) drug, combined with photothermal therapy. The modified nanocomposites showed enhanced photothermal effects and effectively lowered mitochondrial membrane potentials, leading to tumor cell death and reduced chemotherapeutic drug dose. These findings have strong potential for preclinical translation for osteosarcoma and other cancer cells.
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Konstantin Pikula, Seyed Ali Johari, Ralph Santos-Oliveira, Kirill Golokhvast
Summary: The investigation of the combined toxic action and interaction of different types of nanoparticles and aquatic organisms is an important problem in modern ecotoxicology. This study assessed the individual and mixture toxicities of various nanoparticles and found synergistic effects in some combinations, while other combinations showed antagonistic effects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Houriyeh Moghadam, Iman Sourinejad, Seyed Ali Johari
Summary: The influence of diet supplementation with turmeric, curcumin, and nanoencapsulated curcumin on the haemolymph biochemical parameters and antioxidant enzymes of Penaeus vannamei was evaluated. The results showed that the addition of different forms of curcumin enhanced the antioxidant capacity and resistance of shrimp to stress.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Milad Esmaeilbeigi, Mohammad Behzadi Tayemeh, Seyed Ali Johari, Farshid Ghorbani, Iman Sourinejad, Il Je Yu
Summary: This study utilized response surface methodology to investigate the antagonistic effect of HgCl2 and AgNPs on the mortality rate of zebrafish, with results showing a significant reduction in zebrafish mortality rate in the presence of AgNPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Houriyeh Moghadam, Iman Sourinejad, Seyed Ali Johari
Summary: The dietary impacts of turmeric, curcumin, and nanomicelle curcumin on the digestive enzyme activities, intestinal histology, and gut microbiota of the Pacific white shrimp were assessed. The study found that nanomicelle curcumin showed promising effects on improving digestive enzyme activities, gut microbiota, and intestinal health.
AQUACULTURE INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Morteza Babaei, Mohammad Behzadi Tayemeh, Mi Seong Jo, Il Je Yu, Seyed Ali Johari
Summary: This study investigates the accumulation and biomagnification of nanoparticles in a food chain and finds that nanoparticles can be biomagnified across trophic levels, causing trophic toxicity. Additionally, exposure to nanoparticles induces oxidative stress and reproductive toxicity.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Konstantin Pikula, Seyed Ali Johari, Kirill Golokhvast
Summary: This article summarizes the current knowledge of colloidal behavior, transformation, and biodegradation of carbon-based nanomaterials (CNMs), including graphene and graphene-related materials, carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, and carbon quantum dots. The biodegradation mechanisms of CNMs in aquatic species are discussed in relation to current research works. Understanding the biodegradation of nanomaterials will facilitate the development of biodegradable-by-design nanoparticles with promising applications in medicine, lower toxicity, and risks for living species and the environment.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shadieh Moradi, Samyar Ashouri, Fereshteh Pirani, Seyed Ali Johari, Hoi Pin Kim, Il Je Yu, Edris Ghaderi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the individual nutritional and ameliorative effects of silica nanoparticles (SiO(2)NPs) and natural zeolite nanoparticles (ZeNPs), as well as their potential role as carriers for curcumin. The results showed that dietary curcumin and ZeNPs increased the content of monounsaturated fatty acids and reduced liver damage indicators. SiO(2)NPs and ZeNPs can be considered potential dietary supplements for enhancing growth and antioxidant indices.
FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Konstantin Pikula, Seyed Ali Johari, Ralph Santos-Oliveira, Kirill Golokhvast
Summary: This study is about the evaluation of environmental toxicology risk and possible transformation of carbon-based nanomaterials (CNMs) after contact with marine microalgae. The common and widely applied CNMs used in the study include multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs), fullerene (C-60), graphene (Gr), and graphene oxide (GrO). The toxicity assessment was based on changes in growth rate inhibition, esterase activity, membrane potential, and reactive oxygen species generation. The biotransformation of nanomaterials was evaluated using FTIR and Raman spectroscopy. The toxicity levels of the CNMs decreased in the order of CNTs > GrO > Gr > C-60.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shadi Kohzadi, Afshin Maleki, Mirco Bundschuh, Zakaria Vahabzadeh, Seyed Ali Johari, Reza Rezaee, Behzad Shahmoradi, Nader Marzban, Nader Amini
Summary: Undoped and Mo-doped ZnO photocatalysts were synthesized and characterized. Mo doping increased the specific surface area and thermal stability of the catalysts. The photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B showed increased activity with Mo doping under UV and sunlight irradiation. The nanophotocatalysts also exhibited lower toxicity and promising potential for wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Konstantin Pikula, Seyed Ali Johari, Ralph Santos-Oliveira, Kirill Golokhvast
Summary: The toxicity of four common carbon-based nanomaterials (CNTs, C60, Gr, and GrO) on marine microalgae P. purpureum was evaluated and compared in this study. The results showed that CNTs exhibited significantly higher toxicity compared to the other three materials and caused an increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in microalgae cells.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hamid Salari Joo, Mohammad Behzadi Tayemeh, Hesamoddin Abaei, Seyed Ali Johari
Summary: This study compared different types of Ag-doped ZIF-8 nanocomposites in terms of their morphology, crystalline structure, encapsulation capacity, antibacterial activity, and cytotoxicity. The results showed successful encapsulation of AgNPs in ZIF-8 particles and chemical interaction between APTES and ZIF-8 in AgNPs@ZIF-8((gamma)). The nanocomposites exhibited a combination of microporosity and mesoporosity structures. The Ag-doped composites demonstrated antibacterial activity and low cytotoxicity, making them a safer alternative for the health and biomedical industries.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Behzadi Tayemeh, Hesamoddin Abaei, Kirill Golokhvast, Hamid Salari Joo, Konstantin Pikula, Seyed Ali Johari, Borhan Mansouri
Summary: This study evaluates and compares the toxicity of AgNPs, TiO(2)NPs, and SiO(2)NPs individually and combined on the life cycle of A. salina. AgNPs showed acute toxicity while SiO(2)NPs and TiO(2)NPs induced chronic toxicity in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. The presence of AgNPs shifted the reproductive mode from ovoviviparity to oviparity and the coexistence of AgNPs with SiO(2)NPs or TiO(2)NPs caused infertility. Overall, the individual toxicity of the nanoparticles was AgNPs > TiO(2)NPs > SiO2NPs, and the combined exposure of AgNPs-SiO(2)NPs was more threatening to A. salina than AgNPs-TiO(2)NPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Asoo Allahveisi, Ashkan Miri, Farshid Ghorbani, Seyed Ali Johari
Summary: This study investigates the ecotoxicity of arsenic (III) and silica nanoparticles (nSiO(2)) on zebrafish. The results show that no mortality was observed within the concentration range of arsenic and nSiO(2) tested. Exposure to nSiO(2) can decrease the toxicity of arsenic.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Soupam Das, Sayani Giri, Gaurav Wadhwa, Mrudula Pulimi, Shalini Anand, Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Seyed Ali Johari, Pramod Kumar Rai, Amitava Mukherjee
Summary: Due to their remarkable properties, the applications of carbon-based nanomaterials (CNMs) such as graphene and functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (f-MWCNTs) are increasing. These CNMs can enter the freshwater environment and potentially expose various organisms. The study found that both graphene and f-MWCNTs caused toxic effects on freshwater algae species, including a decrease in cell viability, esterase activity, and photosynthetic efficiency. The binary mixture of the pollutants showed a synergistic enhancement of the toxic potential. Oxidative stress played a critical role in the toxicity responses. The study highlights the importance of considering the combined effects of CNMs in evaluating ecotoxicity in freshwater organisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Tais Monteiro Magne, Luciana Magalhaes Rebelo Alencar, Samuel Veloso Carneiro, Lillian Maria Uchoa Dutra Fechine, Pierre Basilio Almeida Fechine, Pedro Filho Noronha Souza, Filipe Leal Portilho, Aline Oliveira da Silva de Barros, Seyed Ali Johari, Eduardo Ricci-Junior, Ralph Santos-Oliveira
Summary: The use of nanotechnological products is growing steadily, and the application of nanotechnology in food science and as a technological platform is a reality. Nano-nutraceuticals have important applications in treating cancer and inflammation, offering higher bioavailability, lower toxicity, and better sustainability.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY
(2023)