Article
Environmental Sciences
Khawla Alsamhary, Nouf M. Al-Enazi, Eman Alhomaidi, Saad Alwakeel
Summary: This research aims to synthesize Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) using Cyanobacterium in a greener way. The NPs were synthesized using Spirulina platensis, and the method offers a less toxic, less cost, and environment friendly approach. The CuO NPs were capped and stabilized by the natural substances of S. platensis, as confirmed by GC-MS analysis. Various analytical techniques, such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, FT-IR, XRD, SEM, and TEM, were employed to characterize the NPs and confirm their formation. The CuO NPs showed significant photocatalytic activity in degrading Congo red dye.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Mohammed T. M. H. Hamad, Mona S. S. Saied
Summary: The study evaluated the biodegradation and detoxification of Congo red dye by immobilized Aspergillus niger, showing that the fungus could effectively remove the dye from wastewater while reducing its toxicity in the process. The results also demonstrated the reusability of the immobilized fungus, making it a promising adsorbent for dye removal.
APPLIED WATER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Barsharani Priyadarshini, Tanaswini Patra, Tapas Ranjan Sahoo
Summary: MgO nanoparticles in cubic phase synthesized by microwave-assisted combustion demonstrated high efficiency in removing toxic dyes, with maximum removal efficiency achieved at specific conditions. Thermodynamic parameters and isotherm analysis provided insight into the adsorption mechanism, while kinetic data revealed a pseudo 2nd order rate for the process.
JOURNAL OF MAGNESIUM AND ALLOYS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
C. Arab, R. El Kurdi, D. Patra
Summary: Zn(Cur)O NPs were synthesized and characterized, with adsorption increasing as the nanoparticle amount increases and dye concentration decreases. An acidic medium was found to improve the adsorption process.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Assia Chaib, Noura Boukhalfa, Amel Boudjemaa
Summary: The study successfully removed Congo Red dye from aqueous solution using soil from the FS area in Algeria. It was found that under certain conditions, the dye removal rate could reach 96% to 99%, and equilibrium isotherms and kinetic models were used for analysis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
S. Boudiaf, N. Nasrallah, M. Mellal, B. Belhamdi, C. Belabed, M. A. Djilali, M. Trari
Summary: The CoAl2O4/ZnO hetero-system was successfully used for the photodegradation of CR, with O-2(center dot-) identified as the active species responsible for CR photooxidation, and ZnO activated by solar light contributing to enhanced degradation. A high removal rate of 97% was achieved after 4 hours of solar photocatalysis, indicating effective mineralization of CR on the hetero-system.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
N. Kaur, J. Kaushal, P. Mahajan, A. Mantri
Summary: Phytoremediation using Trachyspermum ammi L. showed effective removal of triarylmethane-methylene blue and diazo-Congo red dyes. The kinetics of the phytoremediation reaction followed pseudo-first order model and Freundlich equilibrium isotherm. The phytoremediation mechanism involved phytosorption and degradation of dyes through electrostatic interaction, hydrogen bonding, desulfurization, and denitrification.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vanderlane Cavalcanti Silva, Maria Eduarda Barbosa Araujo, Alisson Mendes Rodrigues, Maria do Bom Conselho Vitorino, Juliana Melo Cartaxo, Romualdo Rodrigues Menezes, Gelmires Araujo Neves
Summary: The study investigated the effect of heat treatment on the adsorptive capacity of Brazilian palygorskite for removing CV and CR dyes, showing that calcination increased the adsorption capacity of palygorskite, with the greatest adsorption capacity observed in the sample calcined at 700 degrees C. The Pal-700T sample exhibited better adsorption performance for both dyes, especially at basic pH.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Juma Sahar, Abdul Naeem, Muhammad Farooq, Shah Zareen, Farida, Sonia Sherazi
Summary: The batch adsorption experiments showed that the adsorption of rhodamine B and congo red onto graphene oxide increased with temperature, indicating an endothermic nature. The pseudo-second-order kinetics model was more suitable for describing the adsorption process, and the interaction between rhodamine B dye and graphene oxide resulted in higher adsorption capacity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Veyis Selen, Omer Guler
Summary: This study investigated the adsorption of Congo Red dye from aqueous solutions using multi-walled carbon nanotubes as an adsorbent. Response surface methodology was employed to optimize the process, showing high removal efficiency and good agreement between experimental and model predicted responses. Kinetic studies revealed a well-defined pseudo-second-order adsorption model, while thermodynamic parameters indicated favorable adsorption process.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shubam Sudan, Jyotsna Kaushal, Ajay Khajuria
Summary: In this study, novel copper-carbon dots doped magnetic biochar (CDMBC) were synthesized and demonstrated to have good adsorptive ability for the removal of congo red (CR) dye from water. The as-synthesized CDMBC showed efficient removal of the dye in a short time, and adsorption experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of different parameters. The kinetic and isothermal studies were also evaluated, and the regeneration ability of CDMBC was observed.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nguyen Kim Nga, Nguyen Thi Thuy Nga
Summary: Fe3+-doped TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized as a cost-effective adsorbent for the removal of Congo red from aqueous solutions. The Fe3+ incorporation effectively decreased particle size and increased the BET surface area of TiO2, improving its adsorption capacity. The as-synthesized Fe3+-doped TiO2 NPs showed a shorter equilibrium adsorption time and higher adsorption capacity compared to pure TiO2, making them excellent candidates for wastewater treatment.
COLLOID AND POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hadi S. Al-Lami, Ali A. Abdulwahid, Alaa A. Mizhir
Summary: The removal of Congo red dye from aqueous solutions using different adsorbents was investigated in this study. The results showed that the type of adsorbent influenced the optimum pH and time required for adsorption. The adsorption properties of the dye were best described by the Langmuir isotherm, and the pseudo-second-order kinetic model provided a good fit for the adsorption process. The presence of functional groups and active sites on the adsorbent contributed to its high affinity for the dye. The study suggests that the prepared adsorbents can be cost-effective and efficient for dye removal.
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ali Imessaoudene, Sabrina Cheikh, Amina Hadadi, Nadia Hamri, Bollinger Jean-Claude, Abdeltif Amrane, Hichem Tahraoui, Amar Manseri, Lotfi Mouni
Summary: In this research, zeolite was used to remove toxic Congo red dye from water solution. The effects of different operating conditions on the adsorption of Congo red were investigated, and it was found that the initial pH had a significant impact on the adsorption process, with acidic conditions improving the adsorption efficiency.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Anna Jagusiak, Katarzyna Chlopas, Grzegorz Zemanek, Izabela Koscik, Irena Roterman
Summary: The research aims to design a new drug carrier system by analyzing the interactions between CR-Dox complexes and proteins, with the goal of improving the safety and efficacy of targeted drug delivery.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi, Mariadhas Valan Arasu
Summary: The study utilized Turbinaria ornata from the sea for biosorption of lead, achieving maximum adsorption under acidic conditions. By designing experiments and optimizing operational parameters, the optimal conditions for lead removal were determined. The results confirmed the potential application of Turbinaria ornata in the removal of lead from contaminated environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Selvaraju Sivamani, Prema Binnal, Capili Roy, Amal Al Khaldi, Fatema Al Hamar, J. Prakash Maran, N. Sivarajasekar, G. Rajeshkumar, Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi, Ponmurugan Karuppiah
Summary: The present study aims to optimize the recovery of pectin from Persea americana peel using statistical and non-statistical methods. The results show that the non-statistical method accurately predicts the pectin recovery. Structural analysis reveals that the recovered pectin from Persea americana peel has good quality and can be used as a food ingredient.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Gokul Sudhakaran, Pandurangan Prathap, Ajay Guru, Ravi Rajesh, Sruthy Sathish, Thirumurthy Madhavan, Mariadhas Arasu, Naif A. Al-Dhabi, Ki Choon Choi, Pushparathinam Gopinath, Jesu Arockiaraj
Summary: This study found that Nimbin and its analogs N2 and N3 have anti-inflammatory properties and can promote wound healing and reduce reactive oxygen species levels. N2 showed better activity in docking with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant proteins.
CELL BIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohandass Kaviya, Balamuralikrishnan Balasubramanian, Kathirvel Bharathi, Arunkumar Malaisamy, Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi, Valan Arasu Mariadhas, Arumugam Vijaya Anand, Wenchao Liu
Summary: The present study focused on the phytochemical analysis of different parts of the medicinal herb Boerhavia diffusa using various solvents. The decoction extraction method performed well in most qualitative and quantitative tests, as well as the DPPH assay. The aqueous extract showed good results in the FRAP assay and ABTS assay. The ethanol extract of B. diffusa roots inhibited the growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus in the antimicrobial test.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fatima Zohra Djebbah, Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi, Mariadhas Valan Arasu, Larbi Belyagoubi, Farid Kherbouche, Djamel Eddine Abdelouahid, Balasubramani Ravindran
Summary: This study isolated a potential antimicrobial and antioxidant Streptomyces strain from cave areas in Algeria. The strain showed significant antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis, as well as good antioxidant capacity. The identified metabolites in the crude extract have important biotechnological and medical applications.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Subramanian Mutheeswaran, Antony Mariappan, Kamaraj Ragavendran, Vedapuri Porchezhiyan, Poovan Elankani, Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi, Mariadhas Valan Arasu, Savarimuthu Ignacimuthu
Summary: An ethnobotanical survey was conducted in Sathuragiri hills, India, revealing 139 medicinally useful plant species. The study highlighted the importance of Fabaceae, Euphorbiaceae, and Apocynaceae families, which contained numerous important medicinal plants. Dermatological ailments, gastrointestinal problems, joint pain, fever, and poisonous bites were among the important diseases treated by these species. The study emphasized the need for conservation of these medicinal plants and local knowledge.
ADVANCES IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Duraipandi Devi Priya, Chenichery Cheruvarekil Athira, Selvaraj Mohana Roopan
Summary: The study successfully synthesized HHP/Pd nanoparticles using hair protein as a capping/stabilizing/reducing agent, demonstrating excellent catalytic activity in Suzuki coupling reactions. The catalyst was optimized for multiple recycling runs without loss of activity, making it a promising candidate for organic synthesis applications.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi, Mariadhas Valan Arasu
Summary: Chlortetracycline (CTC) degradation using potential microbial consortia or individual bacterial strains is an effective method for improving bioremediation potential. The co-culture of bacterial strains has the ability to efficiently degrade CTC and the degradation potential is influenced by factors such as pH, initial concentration, and incubation time. Additionally, immobilized bacterial cells showed improved degradation potential compared to free cells, demonstrating the effectiveness and feasibility of biodegradation in wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kaliannan Durairaj, Balamuralikrishnan Balasubramanian, Vijaya Anand Arumugam, Murugesh Easwaran, Sungkwon Park, Utthapon Issara, Karthika Pushparaj, Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi, Mariadhas Valan Arasu, Wen-Chao Liu, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah
Summary: The limitations of graft material and surgical sites in bone defects treatment pose a challenge in bone tissue engineering. Phytocompounds have a significant impact on bone metabolism. In this study, a biocompatible hydrogel composed of chitosan and methylcellulose encapsulated with veratric acid was investigated for bone defect treatment. The hydrogel showed compatibility with mesenchymal stem cells and promoted osteogenic differentiation, indicating its potential as a therapeutic alternative for bone regeneration.
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Gokul Sudhakaran, Ravi Rajesh, Ajay Guru, Mariadhas Valan Arasu, Pusparathinam Gopinath, Jesu Arockiaraj
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-adipogenic activity of semi-natural Nimbin analogs, N5 and N7, on zebrafish larvae induced with oxidative stress due to a high-fat diet. The results showed that N5 and N7 suppressed adipogenesis, reduced intracellular ROS and superoxide anion production, and restored glutathione levels. Additionally, they lowered total TC and TG levels, prevented inflammatory macrophage build-up, and enhanced glucose absorption.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rengasamy Sathya, Mariadhas Valan Arasu, Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi, Ponnuswamy Vijayaraghavan, Soundharrajan Ilavenil, T. S. Rejiniemon
Summary: Water is vital for all living things on earth, and protecting water from pollution has become an essential need due to rapid urbanization and industrialization. Traditional methods of water treatment have drawbacks, but biological methods have gained more attention in recent years. This paper aims to review the role of bio-remedies in wastewater treatment, along with their advantages and limitations.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Antonia Ho, Richard Orton, Rachel Tayler, Patawee Asamaphan, Vanessa Herder, Chris Davis, Lily Tong, Katherine Smollett, Maria Manali, Jay Allan, Konrad Rawlik, Sarah E. McDonald, Elen Vink, Louisa Pollock, Louise Gannon, Clair Evans, Jim McMenamin, Kirsty Roy, Kimberly Marsh, Titus Divala, Matthew T. G. Holden, Michael Lockhart, David Yirrell, Sandra Currie, Maureen O'Leary, David Henderson, Samantha J. Shepherd, Celia Jackson, Rory Gunson, Alasdair MacLean, Neil McInnes, Amanda Bradley-Stewart, Richard Battle, Jill A. Hollenbach, Paul Henderson, Miranda Odam, Primrose Chikowore, Wilna Oosthuyzen, Meera Chand, Melissa Shea Hamilton, Diego Estrada-Rivadeneyra, Michael Levin, Nikos Avramidis, Erola Pairo-Castineira, Veronique Vitart, Craig Wilkie, Massimo Palmarini, Surajit Ray, David L. Robertson, Ana da Silva Filipe, Brian J. Willett, Judith Breuer, Malcolm G. Semple, David Turner, J. Kenneth Baillie, Emma C. Thomson
Summary: An investigation found a possible association between AAV2 infection and host genetics in a recent outbreak of acute hepatitis in children in Scotland. The study used various methods to detect AAV2 infection in plasma and liver samples, and identified pathological features related to the virus in liver biopsy samples.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Juhi Puthukulangara Jaison, Balamuralikrishnan Balasubramanian, Jaya Gangwar, Nilina James, Manikantan Pappuswamy, Arumugam Vijaya Anand, Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi, Mariadhas Valan Arasu, Wen-Chao Liu, Joseph Kadanthottu Sebastian
Summary: The Asteraceae family, with its rich phytochemicals, is widely used for traditional and medicinal purposes. These plants have found applications in various biological fields and nanotechnology. The synthesized nanoparticles from Asteraceae plants are stable, inexpensive, non-toxic, and eco-friendly, and have extensive applications in antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic, and photocatalytic activities. This review provides an opportunity to understand the recent trend in green synthesis of advanced nanoparticles and discusses the extraction methods, synthesis, characterization, and potential applications of Asteraceae-mediated nanoparticles for human welfare. Constraints and future prospects for green synthesis of nanoparticles from Asteraceae family are summarized.
