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Chemistry, Physical
Daniela Dupkalova, Yuliia Kosto, Viacheslav Kalinovych, Anastasiia Deineko, Stefano Franchi, Jaroslava Novakova, Iva Matolinova, Tomas Skala, Kevin C. Prince, Anna Fucikova, Alexander B. Shcherbakov, Nadia M. Zholobak, Nataliya Tsud
Summary: In this study, bare CeNPs, histidine-functionalized CeNPs, and glycine-functionalized CeNPs sols were synthesized and characterized. The toxicity and antiviral activity of CeNPs were evaluated using two cell lines and three types of enveloped viruses. The results showed that CeNPs were non-toxic and had a growth-stimulating effect at the maximum concentration. The antiviral effect of CeNPs was dose-dependent, with the most pronounced effect observed against VSV.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Engineering, Biomedical
Tracie L. McGinnity, Viktoriya Sokolova, Oleg Prymak, Prakash D. Nallathamby, Matthias Epple, Ryan K. Roeder
Summary: The study demonstrated that hafnium oxide nanoparticles exhibit colloidal stability, cytocompatibility, and cellular uptake in vitro, making them a promising candidate for deliverable theranostics in nanomedicine.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART B-APPLIED BIOMATERIALS
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Anna Mittag, Christian Hoera, Alexander Kaempfe, Martin Westermann, Jochen Kuckelkorn, Thomas Schneider, Michael Glei
Summary: The study found that zinc oxide nanoparticles of different sizes have cellular uptake and toxic effects on human intestinal cells, especially showing cytotoxicity at high concentrations, which can accelerate cell apoptosis and death.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Matthias Balk, Theresa Haus, Julia Band, Harald Unterweger, Eveline Schreiber, Ralf P. Friedrich, Christoph Alexiou, Antoniu-Oreste Gostian
Summary: This study investigated the magnetic properties, cellular uptake, and biocompatibility of two different types of SPIONs through various analytical methods. The results suggest the potential use of SPIONs as vehicles for MDT in head and neck cancer.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Naseer Ahmad, Sufian Rasheed, Muhammad Ikram Nabeel, Waqas Ahmad, Abrar Mohyuddin, Syed Ghulam Musharraf, Muhammad Najam-ul-Haq, Zafar Khan Ghouri, Dilshad Hussain
Summary: In this study, a fluorine-free, durable superhydrophobic cotton fabric with CeO2 nanoparticles and stearic acid was developed to mimic the lotus effect. The modified fabric exhibited high superhydrophobicity, self-cleaning, antiwater absorption, UV-blocking, and antibacterial properties. The proposed strategy is simple, green, economical, and has potential for commercial applications in functional fabric preparation.
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Biophysics
Maksym Moskvin, Veronika Huntosova, Vit Herynek, Petr Matous, Alena Michalcova, Volodymyr Lobaz, Beata Zasonska, Miroslav Slouf, Robert Seliga, Daniel Horak
Summary: The study obtained magnetic gamma-Fe2O3/CeO2 nanoparticles by precipitation of Ce(NO3)3 with ammonia in the presence of gamma-Fe2O3 seeds. The CeO2 nanoparticles formed on the seeds were functionalized with PEGneridronate for improved colloidal stability and biocompatibility, resulting in concentration-dependent cytotoxicity.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Pegah Mahmoodi, Alireza Motavalizadehkakhky, Majid Darroudi, Jamshid Mehrzad, Raheleh Zhiani
Summary: The green synthesis of cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2-NPs) using zucchini extract as a capping agent was studied. The synthesized CeO2-NPs were characterized through various techniques. The NPs exhibited a face-centered cubic structure with a size of 30nm, and the photocatalytic property of NPs and their biocompatibility were also investigated.
BIOPROCESS AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
Yuankun Liu, Daniel Pergament Persson, Jinxing Li, Yongchao Liang, Tingqiang Li
Summary: CeO2NPs can decrease the concentration of cadmium in the roots and shoots of Sedum alfredii by up to 37%, mainly through the apoplastic pathway. Additionally, CeO2NPs can accelerate the development of Casparian strips and suberin, affecting the uptake and translocation of both Ce and Cd in the roots.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Narges Fereydouni, Mohammad Ebrahim Astaneh
Summary: Wound problems in chronic diseases continue to burden the healthcare system and society, and efforts have been made to develop suitable wound dressings. In this study, Zein nanofibers containing cerium oxide nanoparticles at different concentrations were fabricated. The physicochemical properties of the nanofibers were characterized, and their cytotoxicity, internal ROS, and antibacterial properties were evaluated. The results showed that the synthesized nanofibers had desirable properties and the 1% concentration of cerium oxide nanoparticles exhibited the best performance. These findings suggest that Zein/CeNP 1% nanofibers could be promising for wound healing studies.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Yue Sun, Jinpeng Chi, Xinqi Ye, Shuo Wang, Jin Liang, Pengxiang Yue, Hang Xiao, Xueling Gao
Summary: Anthocyanins-loaded nanoliposomes (AN) were successfully prepared using ethanol injection method and ultrasonication, showing good physicochemical properties and enhanced stability, cellular uptake, and antioxidant activities of ACNs. This encapsulation method provides a safe and efficient way for the delivery of ACNs.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Infectious Diseases
Lemiha Yildizbakan, Neelam Iqbal, Payal Ganguly, Eric Kumi-Barimah, Thuy Do, Elena Jones, Peter V. V. Giannoudis, Animesh Jha
Summary: To address bone damage-related complications, highly porous chitosan scaffolds were engineered with iron-doped dicalcium phosphate dihydrate minerals and different concentrations of cerium oxide nanoparticles. The scaffolds exhibited altered physicochemical properties and enhanced antibacterial characteristics with increasing cerium oxide concentrations. They showed promising potential for tissue regeneration, mitigating infection risks, and inhibiting bacterial growth, while exhibiting negligible cytotoxic effects.
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Polymer Science
Ewa Rybak, Piotr Kowalczyk, Sylwia Czarnocka-Sniadala, Michal Wojasinski, Jakub Trzcinski, Tomasz Ciach
Summary: The nanoprecipitation method was used to successfully formulate fluorescent PCL nanoparticles with small average diameter and low polydispersity index. In vitro experiments showed controlled dye release from these nanoparticles. Furthermore, MTT assays confirmed the non-toxicity of the PCL nanoparticles to cells. Thus, PCL nanoparticles have the potential for developing new drug delivery systems.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Isabela A. P. Farias, Carlos C. L. Santos, Aline L. Xavier, Tatianne M. Batista, Yuri M. Nascimento, Jocianelle M. F. F. Nunes, Patricia M. F. Silva, Raimundo A. Menezes-Junior, Jailson M. Ferreira, Edeltrudes O. Lima, Josean F. Tavares, Marianna Sobral, Dawy Keyson, Fabio C. Sampaio
Summary: Fungal infection poses a public health concern with antifungal resistance being common in Candida albicans. Cerium oxide nanoparticles showed promising antifungal activity against Candida albicans strains without significant antioxidant effects. Acute toxicity studies in mice and brine shrimp did not reveal harmful effects, supporting the potential use of CeNP as an antifungal agent in biotechnology and biomedical applications.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Mostafa F. Al-Hakkani, Gamal A. Gouda, Sedky H. A. Hassan, Adham M. Nagiub
Summary: Ferric oxide Alpha Hematite nanoparticles (alpha-HNPs) synthesized using Echinacea purpurea liquid extract demonstrated excellent physicochemical properties and showed antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities, as well as significant cytotoxic effects on various cell lines.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yonghee Shin, Keumrai Whang, Jeong Ha Hwang, Yuseung Jo, Jeong-Woo Choi, Junhee Park, Inhee Choi, Taewook Kang
Summary: By using near-infrared Raman technique, the dynamics of CO release from CORMs was successfully investigated, showing that the release rate of CO is significantly influenced by pH and temperature.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Srijoni Banerjee, Dipankar Ghosh, Chetan Pandit, Sagnik Saha, Anwesha Mohapatra, Soumya Pandit, Minaxi Sharma, Kandi Sridhar, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj, Ram Prasad
Summary: Microalgae have shown great potential as a prominent source for biomass production in the production of biofuels and bioenergy. They are capable of producing high yields of biomass and fuel while occupying smaller land footprints. Additionally, microalgae can be utilized in wastewater treatment and the generation of bioelectricity.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shrishti Joshi, Shikha Bathla, Arashdeep Singh, Minaxi Sharma, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj, Kandi Sridhar
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different processing methods on the quality of mung bean-based vegan milk, and found that germination and blanching method increased protein, carbohydrates, and energy content, as well as viscosity and sucrose content. All samples contained 12 amino acids, but cystine and methionine were absent. No clot formation occurred during storage, and microbial count remained within acceptable limits.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Abonti Biswas, Tanvir Ahmed, Md Rahmatuzzaman Rana, Md Mozammel Hoque, Md Farid Ahmed, Minaxi Sharma, Kandi Sridhar, Rowshon Ara, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj
Summary: Food packaging is often made from plastic derived from non-renewable resources. The development of biocomposite films using taro mucilage, carboxymethyl cellulose, ZnO, glycerol, and black cumin seed oil has resulted in smoother surfaces and increased thermal stability. These films have also shown inhibitory effects on foodborne pathogens and can potentially be used as environmentally-friendly antioxidative and antimicrobial packaging films.
Article
Agronomy
Velusamy Arul, Kothalam Radhakrishnan, Natarajan Sampathkumar, Jothi Vinoth Kumar, Natarajan Abirami, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj
Summary: Nitrogen- and oxygen-doped fluorescent carbon dots (NOFCDs) were prepared using a hydrothermal carbonization technique with aqueous ammonia and Garcinia mangostana plant extract as nitrogen and carbon sources, respectively. The synthesized NOFCDs were characterized using various microscopic and spectroscopic techniques. The study revealed that NOFCDs exhibited excitation-dependent fluorescent emission and absorption with the strongest emission peak at 405 nm when excited at 320 nm. The NOFCDs were spherical in shape with a particle size of 3.58 nm. The presence of nitrogen and oxygen doping on the NOFCDs' surface was confirmed through XPS, FTIR, and EDS investigations. Additionally, the NOFCDs showed excellent catalytic activity in the detoxification of methylene blue when treated with NaBH4. Overall, this research highlighted the potential of green-synthesized NOFCDs for catalytic and environmental remediation applications.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Pinku Chandra Nath, Shubhankar Debnath, Minaxi Sharma, Kandi Sridhar, Prakash Kumar Nayak, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj
Summary: In recent years, cellulose has attracted significant attention as a abundant and renewable source of hydrogels. Researchers are focusing on naturally produced hydrogels due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and abundance to address environmental issues and emerging demand. Cellulose-based hydrogels have functional characteristics that make them important in different aspects of the food industry, including food packaging, functional food, food safety, and drug delivery. This article discusses the sources, types, and preparation methods of cellulose-based hydrogels, as well as their recent developments and uses in the food processing sector.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Tanvir Ahmed, Ashfak Ahmed Sabuz, Anirudha Mohaldar, H. M. Sazzad Fardows, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj, Minaxi Sharma, Md Rahmatuzzaman Rana, Kandi Sridhar
Summary: The study aimed to develop whey-mango-based mixed beverages and analyze their physicochemical properties. Three different formulations were prepared with varying proportions of whey and mango. During the 25-day storage period, the prepared beverage samples showed significant increases in acidity, TSS, reducing sugars, moisture, protein, fat, and carbohydrate. The sedimentation rate was low and the microbiological analysis showed acceptable levels. Overall, whey can be successfully used with fruits like mango to produce whey-based beverages.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Puttasiddaiah Rachitha, Krupashree Krishnaswamy, Renal Antoinette Lazar, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj, Vinay Basavegowda Raghavendra, Minaxi Sharma, Kandi Sridhar
Summary: The ayurvedic herb Emblica officinalis has great therapeutic and nutritional importance. It is used in Indian medicine for treating various illnesses and has been found to have hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, radioprotective, and hyperlipidemic effects. Nanoencapsulation technology can enhance the therapeutic activities and bioaccessibility of Emblica officinalis.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Saroj Bala, Diksha Garg, Kandi Sridhar, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj, Ranjan Singh, Srinivasulu Kamma, Manikant Tripathi, Minaxi Sharma
Summary: The agricultural sector produces a significant amount of waste, most of which is not effectively used and poses a danger to global health and the environment. Valorization techniques are employed to convert agro-wastes into various bioproducts and biologically active molecules, which are of great relevance in the agri-food-pharma sectors. This review discusses different methods of agro-waste valorization, value-added bioproducts, recovery of bioactive compounds, and their applications, as well as the current status of bioactive micro- and nanoencapsulation strategies.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rui Li, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj, Bing-Huei Chen
Summary: Mangosteen peel was found to contain seven xanthones and two anthocyanins, and the methanol extract showed inhibitory effects on liver cancer cells. Xanthone nanoemulsion was more effective than xanthone extract in inhibiting the growth of HepG2 cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wen-Xuan Tsao, Bing-Huei Chen, Pinpin Lin, Shu-Han You, Tsai-Hua Kao
Summary: The objective of this study was to develop a method for simultaneous analysis of furan and its 10 derivatives in various food commodities. The study successfully separated furan and its derivatives using a HP-5MS column and GC-MS/MS within 9.5 minutes. The method could also distinguish different furan isomers. The method validation demonstrated that the developed method was reliable for the analysis of furan and its derivatives in commercial foods.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Subramanian Premkumar, Kothalam Radhakrishnan, Ramji Kalidoss, Jothi Vinoth Kumar, Natarajan Abirami, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj
Summary: A catalyst based on SnO2@rGO nanocomposite was produced using a procreation approach for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. Plastic waste oil is an alternative that ensures the survival of fossil fuels and reduces improper waste disposal. The catalyst showed efficient adsorption of CO, CO2, NOX, and HC, and demonstrated the ability to reduce harmful pollution emissions while marginally increasing fuel consumption in a realistic engine setting.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Pinku Chandra Nath, Amiya Ojha, Shubhankar Debnath, Minaxi Sharma, Prakash Kumar Nayak, Kandi Sridhar, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj
Summary: Converting food waste into animal feed not only helps the environment but also reduces the cost of livestock production. Different technologies have been developed to make safe and healthy animal feed from food waste, which helps to reduce waste and provide animals with a new source of protein. Ensuring the quality and safety of the feed is important, and more research and development is needed to improve the production and disposal methods of food waste-based animal feed.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Aprajita Jindal, Nikhil Patil, Aarti Bains, Kandi Sridhar, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj, Manikant Tripathi, Prince Chawla, Minaxi Sharma
Summary: Minerals are crucial for human health, and their deficiencies can lead to serious health issues. Current research is focusing on protein-mineral complexes as eco-friendly and non-hazardous mineral fortifiers in food products. Cereal- and legume-based protein-mineral complexes effectively reduce toxicity, improve bone mineral density, and have antioxidant properties.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Diksha Garg, Kandi Sridhar, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj, Prince Chawla, Manikant Tripathi, Minaxi Sharma
Summary: This review focuses on the development of nano-biofertilizers and emphasizes their importance in enhancing plant development and stress resistance. The application of nanotechnology in agriculture shows great potential in overcoming the limitations of conventional fertilizers and promoting smart farming.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2023)
