Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fei Han, Jihao Li, Wenrui Wang, Mouhua Wang, Linfan Li
Summary: In this study, a simple and fast synthesis method for silver nanoclusters (AgNCs) was developed. The synthesized AgNCs exhibited fluorescence properties, which could be controlled by various factors. The fluorescence emission of the AgNCs depended on the excitation wavelength. Furthermore, the AgNCs were used as fluorescent probes for the detection of Cr3+ ions.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Penghui Nie, Yu Zhao, Hengyi Xu
Summary: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been extensively studied in recent decades. Their advantage lies in the ability to design them through different synthetic methods for various applications. The green synthesis of AgNPs has gained significant attention. Due to their strong antibacterial activity, AgNPs have found wide applications in fields such as food packaging and medical products. Understanding the toxicity and potential mechanisms of AgNPs is crucial as their use continues to grow.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jong Hun Kang, Lynne B. McCusker, Michael W. Deem, Christian Baerlocher, Mark E. Davis
Summary: The synthesis of large single crystals of pure-silica STW-type molecular sieves using different types and amounts of amino acids, with 12345PMI fitting better into the STW cage than 2E134TMI. Furthermore, the achievement of an enantioenriched R-STW-type molecular sieve with a Si/Ge ratio of 2.2 using a chiral, dicationic OSDA with two stereocenters.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jing Chen, Juan Du, Song-Mei Li, Jian-Hua Liu, Mei Yu
Summary: The use of amino acid-modified filamentous M13 virus as a scaffold allows for efficient synthesis of silver and silver sulfide nanoparticles with monodispersed size and uniform morphology, and this approach can be extended to the synthesis of other compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Joelle Auclair, Francois Gagne
Summary: This study investigated the toxicity of different shapes of AgNPs on the invertebrate Hydra vulgaris. The results showed that the toxicity was shape-dependent, with AgNPs having a low aspect ratio and high circularity and elongation properties being more toxic.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dusan Sredojevic, Vesna Lazic, Andrea Pirkovic, Jovana Perisa, Natalija Murafa, Biljana Spremo-Potparevic, Lada Zivkovic, Dijana Topalovic, Aleksandra Zarubica, Milica Jovanovic Krivokuca, Jovan M. Nedeljkovic
Summary: The antibacterial performance and cytotoxic examination of silver nanoparticles prepared with dihydroquercetin-modified zirconium dioxide nanoparticles were found to be effective against bacteria but had minimal cytotoxic effects on cervical cancer cells and healthy human cells.
Article
Environmental Studies
Nur Syakirah Rabiha Rosman, Noor Aniza Harun, Izwandy Idris, Wan Iryani Wan Ismail
Summary: This paper critically reviews the global consumption of silver nanoparticles, compares their synthesis methods, and discusses their applications in various fields. Challenges and prospects of biosynthesised silver nanoparticles were also explored.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Nihong Li, Shijun Zhu, Chen Wen, Hansen Xu, Chunyan Li, Shiqi Zhu, Rufei Li, Liqiang Chen, Xia Luo
Summary: This study investigated the adsorption, elimination, and toxicity of silver nanoparticles and silver nitrate in biofilms composed of the model bacterium Escherichia coli and natural mixed-species. The results showed that natural mixed-species biofilms were more tolerant to silver nanoparticles and silver ions than E. coli biofilms, and silver ions were more toxic to both biofilms than silver nanoparticles. The concentrations of certain biomolecules and metabolic enzymes were also found to be significantly different in the two types of biofilms, highlighting the advantages of metal-exposed natural mixed-species biofilms in terms of both structure and metabolic function. These findings contribute to our understanding of the environmental risks of engineered nanoparticles and provide insights into biofilm-based remediation of nanoparticles-contaminated aquatic environments.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Brittany Cunningham, Arek M. Engstrom, Bryan J. Harper, Stacey L. Harper, Marilyn R. Mackiewicz
Summary: This study designed stable AgNPs that are resistant to surface oxidation and Ag+ ion release. Toxicity studies revealed size- and concentration-dependent effects of AgNPs, with smaller nanoparticle sizes leading to increased mortality and sublethal morphological abnormalities. This study provided valuable insights into the impact of AgNP size on toxicity in the absence of Ag+ ions.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrey A. Buglak, Alexei I. Kononov
Summary: The interaction between tyrosine and silver nanoclusters plays a crucial role in the detection of tyrosine. Silver nanoclusters can be used for colorimetric, fluorescent, and Raman spectroscopy detection of tyrosine.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mahendra Rai, Avinash P. Ingle, Joanna Trzcinska-Wencel, Magdalena Wypij, Shital Bonde, Alka Yadav, Gabriela Kratosova, Patrycja Golinska
Summary: Nanobiotechnology is a rapidly emerging field with significant potential, and biogenically synthesized silver nanoparticles exhibit unique physicochemical properties that enable a wide range of applications in medicine, food, agriculture, and industries.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nitin Kumar Sharma, Jyotsna Vishwakarma, Summi Rai, Taghrid S. Alomar, Najla AlMasoud, Ajaya Bhattarai
Summary: The development of reliable and environmentally-friendly techniques for nanoparticle synthesis, known as green nanotechnology, is gaining attention. Natural sources, such as bacteria, fungi, biopolymers, and plants, are suitable candidates for synthesizing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The synthesis conditions significantly impact the morphology and applications of AgNPs. This review focuses on the recent use of natural sources for AgNP synthesis and discusses their properties and applications in various fields.
Article
Microbiology
Stephanie J. Ruiz, Joury S. van't Klooster, Frans Bianchi, Bert Poolman
Summary: Amino acids are essential for metabolism but can be toxic at high levels intracellularly. Downregulation of amino acid transporters in Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a mechanism to avoid toxicity. Overexpression of certain amino acid transporters can induce growth defects, and various amino acids are growth inhibitory to yeast cells when transported into the cell at high levels.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Surulivel Gokul Eswaran, M. A. Ashkar, M. H. Mamat, S. Sahila, Venkataramanan Mahalingam, H. V. S. R. M. Koppisetti, N. Vasimalai
Summary: This work describes the synthesis of sebacic acid capped silver nanoparticles (SA-AgNPs) for detecting L-Histidine in biological samples. The nanoparticles were characterized to be stable spherical particles with a diameter of 11 nm, showing surface plasmon resonance at 420 nm. The addition of L-Histidine induced aggregation of SA-AgNPs, resulting in a color change and reduced SPR band absorbance for detection with a low limit of 122 nM.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE-ADVANCED MATERIALS AND DEVICES
(2021)
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)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lin Liu, Kexin Yu, Liyan Ming, Yangyang Sheng, Shenghui Zheng, Liang Song, Junpeng Shi, Yun Zhang
Summary: Ultraviolet (UV) persistent luminescent materials (PLMs) have gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential biological applications. However, the design and development of excellent UV PLMs remain challenging due to the lack of suitable emitters and hosts.
JOURNAL OF RARE EARTHS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiaoyan Fu, Shenghui Zheng, Yanfeng Meng, Wenzhi Sun, Hongwu Zhang
Summary: A yellow emitting long afterglow luminescence material SrSc2O4:Pr3+ was successfully prepared. It exhibits multiple long afterglow luminescence peaks corresponding to Pr3+ f-f transitions, with the afterglow emission falling in the yellow region. The optimal sample doped with 1 at% Pr3+ shows an afterglow luminescence persisting for over 3 hours. Thermoluminescence results indicate the formation of three traps caused by the addition of Pr3+ ions, with the trap density reaching its maximum at 1 at% Pr3+ doping, resulting in the longest afterglow luminescence.
JOURNAL OF RARE EARTHS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lin Liu, Junpeng Shi, Yiang Li, Shanshan Peng, Hongyun Zhong, Liang Song, Yun Zhang
Summary: The study introduces a novel invisible UVB persistent luminescent material, which enables wavelength tuning of persistent luminescence through element substitution, offering high concealment and security. The material allows for information encryption and can be mixed with fluorescent powders in different colors to enhance camouflage capabilities, showcasing potential in advanced anti-counterfeiting technologies.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Wenzhi Sun, Mengmeng Jiao, Liyan Fan, Ruijuan Zhang, Xinxin Zhang, Hongwu Zhang
Summary: BaZnGeO4:Bi3+ is a novel bright orange persistent luminescence phosphor with improved emission properties by introducing defects. It exhibits good thermal stability and the bright orange persistent luminescence can be observed by the naked eye for 1 hour.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Penghui Li, Jingfu Liu, Hongwu Zhang
Summary: The environmental behavior of AgNPs in natural freshwater and brackish water is primarily affected by water chemistry. MPs can serve as carriers for AgNP transport in natural aquatic environments. Water chemistry and MPs types play crucial roles in the interaction between MPs and AgNPs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Optics
Wei Meng, Pengbo Cai, Xiaoyan Fu, Hongwu Zhang
Summary: In this paper, sensitive mechanoluminescence phosphors Sr3Al2O5Cl2:Eu2+, Tm3+ were developed and the effect of co-doped Tm3+ ions on ML properties was investigated. The results showed that the ML emission originated from Eu2+ emitting center and the density of shallow traps increased greatly with the increase of co-doped Tm3+ ions, resulting in strong sensitive ML intensity. Additionally, deep traps could provide long time stable ML emission under strong compressive load. These findings indicate the great potential of Sr3Al2O5Cl2:Eu2+, Tm3+ phosphors in the detection of weak stress and long time stable ML.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Wenzhi Sun, Liyan Fan, Xinxin Zhang, Denghu Wei, Mengmeng Jiao, Wenlong Xu, Hongwu Zhang
Summary: The properties of orange-emitting SLNMPO-0.5:Eu2+ and SLNMPO-1:Eu2+ phosphors with broad emission bands were investigated. It was found that they exhibited better photoluminescence properties and more red emissions compared to SMPO:Eu2+. These phosphors have the potential to be used in high-quality warm white light-emitting diode (WLED) devices.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruoping Wang, Junpeng Shi, Qian Zhang, Qiang Peng, Xia Sun, Liang Song, Yun Zhang
Summary: In this study, a dual-triggered theranostic nanoprobe, mZMI@HA, was developed based on near-infrared persistent luminescence nanoparticles (NIR-PLNPs) for precise treatment and evaluation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This study is the first to use high-sensitivity autofluorescence-free imaging based on NIR-PLNPs for precise RA treatment and therapeutic evaluation. The results showed that NIR-PLNPs can effectively guide photothermal therapy and controllable drug release, relieving the progression of collagen-induced RA.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yong-Qu Zhang, Wan-Ling Liu, Xiang-Jie Luo, Jun-Peng Shi, Yun-Zhu Zeng, Wei-Ling Chen, Wen-He Huang, Yuan-Yuan Zhu, Wen-Liang Gao, Rong-Hui Li, Zi-He Ming, Li-Xin Zhang, Rui-Qin Yang, Jia-Zheng Wang, Guo-Jun Zhang
Summary: A novel self-assembled multifunctional nanoprobe (NPs-Bev) is developed to improve the efficacy of fluorescence-image-guided breast-conserving surgery (BCS) and radiation therapy (RT) for breast cancer treatment. The NPs can accurately discriminate between benign and malignant mammary tissue, and induce more reactive oxygen species under X-ray radiation therapy, leading to increased sensitivity and reduced tumor progression in mice. The NPs, composed of clinically safe reagents, provide a solid precision therapy platform for breast cancer treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Peng Lin, Junpeng Shi, Ye Lin, Qian Zhang, Kexin Yu, Lin Liu, Liang Song, Yile Kang, Maochun Hong, Yun Zhang
Summary: An ultrasensitive nanoprobe based on persistent luminescence nanoparticles (PLNPs) is developed to guide surgical removal, showing extraordinary tumor imaging results. The persistent luminescence is quenched in normal tissue and recovered in tumor microenvironment, significantly improving the sensitivity of tumor imaging. The nanoprobe achieves ultrahigh sensitivity with the absence of background fluorescence in PLNPs imaging. The study proves the feasibility of this ultrasensitive nanoprobe in recognizing tumor residues in various models.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Tongyan Lin, Zewen Liu, Naihui Chen, Runyao Liu, Jiaxu Zhang, Pengbo Cai, Wei Meng, An Xie, Xiaoyan Fu, Hongwu Zhang
Summary: In this study, X-ray induced color-tunable long afterglow luminescent material Ca9-xTb(PO4)7:xMn2+ was synthesized and the effects of Mn2+ doping concentration on the properties of the samples were investigated. Efficient energy transfer between Tb3+ and Mn2+ under X-ray excitation was observed, contributing to tunable green-red emission. Increasing Mn2+ concentration led to a decrease in green afterglow emissions of Tb3+ and an increase in red afterglow emissions of Mn2+, resulting in enhanced long afterglow luminescence properties.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Optics
Zewen Liu, Tongyan Lin, Naihui Chen, Wei Meng, Pengbo Cai, Runyao Liu, Jiaxu Zhang, Xiaoyan Fu, Hongwu Zhang
Summary: We have developed a novel strategy to design efficient X-ray-induced long afterglow luminescent materials. By using Eu3+ ions as trap creators and emitting centers, and scintillator Bi4Ge3O12 as the host to absorb X-ray efficiently, we obtained excellent X-ray induced red long afterglow luminescence from Bi4Ge3O12:Eu3+ material. The luminescence persisted for more than 5400 s and could still be observed by naked eyes. This strategy provides a pathway for the development of high-performance X-ray induced long afterglow phosphors.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenzhi Sun, Tingting Zhao, Shuya Wang, Denghu Wei, Mengmeng Jiao, Hongwu Zhang
Summary: In this study, yellow-orange emitting phosphors Sr9-xCaxMg1.5(PO4)(7):0.05Eu(2+) and Sr9-yBayMg1.5(PO4)(7):0.05Eu(2+) were reported. These phosphors can be efficiently excited by blue light and n-UV light. The crystal structure, photoluminescence spectra, fluorescence decay curves, and thermal stability were investigated. The introduction of Ca2+ or Ba2+ enhanced the thermal stability of the phosphors.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huimin Jiang, Ruoping Wang, Qian Zhang, Liang Song, Xia Sun, Junpeng Shi, Yun Zhang
Summary: This study reported for the first time the dual-emission X-ray-excited PLNPs, combining the dual functions of PerL imaging and PDT, showing good bioimaging performance and anti-tumor effects.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Lin Liu, Shanshan Peng, Peng Lin, Ruoping Wang, Hongyun Zhong, Xia Sun, Liang Song, Junpeng Shi, Yun Zhang
Summary: This study presents a novel series of optical nanomaterials, MLGB-Yb/Ln, with multi-mode luminescence and dual-mode reading characteristics for information encryption. These materials exhibit visible down-conversion luminescence, visible up-conversion luminescence, and invisible UVB persistent luminescence. The visible luminescence can be detected by human eyes, while the invisible UVB persistent luminescence can be used for information encryption. The encoded information can be decoded by a charge-coupled device camera.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
