Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jyoti Rana, Gyanendra Goindi, Navneet Kaur, Shwetank Krishna, Abhijit Kakati
Summary: The aim of this research is to treat wastewater containing methylene blue dye using a modified cellulose acetate-based composite material. The CA-AA-AM composite showed a maximum adsorption capacity of 68.9 mg/g or 89% removal rate under optimal conditions. Analysis of the composite's properties revealed that the interactions between cellulose acetate and monomers resulted in the addition of functional groups that were responsible for active adsorption sites. The results demonstrate that the CA-AA-AM composite is an effective and recyclable adsorbent for removing methylene blue from aqueous solutions.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jianming Zhao, Xingyue Guo, Jiayu Yang, Yajie Xie, Yudong Zheng
Summary: In the context of long-term antimicrobial treatment, this study focused on the synthesis of bacterial cellulose-polymethylene blue (BC-PMB), a material with integrated photodynamic and photoelectric antimicrobial properties. The results showed that BC-PMB exhibited remarkable antimicrobial efficacy against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, and possessed long-term inhibitory capabilities against bacterial biofilms.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
I Santos-Sauceda, M. M. Castillo-Ortega, T. del Castillo-Castro, L. Armenta-Villegas, R. Ramirez-Bon
Summary: Cellulose acetate fibers were prepared by electrospinning and proved to be effective in discoloring methylene blue solutions, showing higher efficiency under sunlight irradiation than in dark conditions. The use of electrospun CA mesh resulted in a 98% dye organic discoloration efficiency under natural solar illumination. The results suggest that this method could potentially lower manufacturing costs of adsorbent materials for wastewater treatment.
Article
Polymer Science
Mujahid Mehdi, Huihui Qiu, Bing Dai, Raja Fahad Qureshi, Sadam Hussain, Muhammad Yousif, Peng Gao, Zeeshan Khatri
Summary: A novel sericin encapsulated silver nanoclusters were synthesized and incorporated into electrospun cellulose acetate fibers, showing enhanced antibacterial efficiency against E. coli and S. aureus. The composite material exhibited promising potential as an antibacterial product.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mingfu Luo, Meng Wang, Huaipeng Pang, Runhao Zhang, Jing Huang, Kang Liang, Pu Chen, Peipei Sun, Biao Kong
Summary: Cellulose aerogels with high mechanical strength and good adsorption performance are promising materials for addressing methylene blue pollution in dyeing wastewater.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shirin Tahazadeh, Hamid Karimi, Toraj Mohammadi, Hosein Banna Motejadded Emrooz, Maryam Ahmadzadeh Tofighy
Summary: A novel CA/MOF-DPC nanocomposite adsorbent was fabricated for methylene blue removal from aqueous solution, achieving high removal efficiency and acceptable adsorption capacity under optimal conditions.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Petya Tsekova, Olya Stoilova
Summary: The development of one-step fabrication of cellulose acetate fibers filled with commercially available nanoclays was successfully achieved in this study. It was found that the type of nanoclay strongly influenced the adsorption ability of the composites, making them suitable for pollutant removal.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohamed E. Mahmoud, Rehab M. El-Sharkawy, Ghada A. A. Ibrahim
Summary: Immobilized biosorbents with enzymes have shown great potential in the fields of environmental and energy science. In this study, a magnetic bionanocomposite was successfully synthesized by covalently immobilizing lipase onto a supporting matrix of magnetic graphene oxide-immobilized-cellulose. The as-synthesized bionanocomposite exhibited excellent adsorption performance for the removal of methylene blue and malachite green from water. The results highlight the promising application of the magnetic bionanocomposite as a green material for the efficient removal of environmental dye pollutants.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yang Zeng, Xiangtao Tang, Yan Qin, Adila Maimaiti, Xudong Zhou, Yujie Guo, Xin Liu, Wenqing Zhang, Jie Gao, Lingfan Zhang
Summary: In this study, a melamine sponge composite called SA/CMC-MeS was prepared through crosslinking strategy, which showed enhanced adsorption performance for methylene blue (MB). The adsorption process of SA/CMC-MeS followed the Langmuir model and pseudo-second-order kinetic model, with a theoretical maximum adsorption capacity of 230 mg/g (pH 8). The adsorption mechanism was attributed to the electrostatic attraction between the carboxyl anions on the composite and the dye cations in solution. SA/CMC-MeS could selectively separate MB from binary dye system and had positive anti-interference ability in the face of coexisting cations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qiulin Ma, Wei Wang, Wei Ge, Ling Xia, Hongliang Li, Shaoxian Song
Summary: The introduction of two-dimensional montmorillonite nanosheets into carboxymethyl cellulose-based hydrogel has significantly improved its adsorption rate and capacity, leading to efficient removal of methylene blue. The enhanced performance and structural stability are likely attributed to the presence of nanosheets and increased porosity in the hydrogel structure.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Estefania Oyarce, Plinio Cantero-Lopez, Osvaldo Yanez, Karina Roa, Andres Boulett, Guadalupe Del C. Pizarro, Yongchao Zhang, Chunlin Xu, Stefan Willfoer, Julio Sanchez
Summary: New bio-composites were synthesized as adsorbents for removing methylene blue from aqueous solutions. The addition of cellulose nanofiber improved the adsorption capacity of the composites. Molecular dynamics simulations revealed the existence of π-π stacking interactions between methylene blue and cellulose nanofiber in the composite.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Joshua Lee, Joon Yeon Moon, Jeong Chan Lee, Tae In Hwang, Chan Hee Park, Cheol Sang Kim
Summary: Cellulose and its derivatives are commonly used as nanofibrous biomaterials, but research on obtaining 3D cellulose nanofibers is limited. This study presents a simple method for converting electrospun 3D cellulose acetate/lactic acid nanofibers into a 3D cellulose/calcium lactate nanocomposite matrix, resulting in a stronger and more cell-friendly material suitable for bone tissue engineering. The successful conversion was verified through various analytical techniques, and the scaffolds were found to provide a suitable environment for cell growth and infiltration.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sameerah Al-Saeedi, Nada S. Al-Kadhi, Ghadah M. Al-Senani, Omar A. Almaghrabi, Ayman Nafady
Summary: The study successfully prepared scaffold-based cellulose acetate loaded with copper nanoparticles, which improved the hydrophilicity and antimicrobial properties of the nanofibers. The addition of CuONPs resulted in changes in roughness and contact angle of the nanofibers, as well as enhanced cell viability and antibacterial potency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Weisong Zhao, Hong Chi, Shiyun Zhang, Xue Zhang, Tianduo Li
Summary: In this study, a porous adsorbent containing cellulose nanocrystals, Ti3C2Tx MXene and polyvinyl alcohol was prepared by a simple and environmentally-friendly foaming method. The adsorbent showed high adsorption capacity for methylene blue, fitting well with Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic models. The adsorption process was found to be spontaneous and endothermic, and the mechanism was attributed to electrostatic interaction.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luis A. Soto-Salcido, Ikenna Anugwom, Mika Manttari, Mari Kallioinen-Manttari
Summary: Commercially available ultrafiltration membranes were coated with cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) to enhance the removal of methylene blue (MB) from water. However, the coating also resulted in a decrease in pure water permeability.
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Abdul Waris, Misbahud Din, Asmat Ali, Muhammad Ali, Shakeeb Afridi, Abdul Baset, Atta Ullah Khan
Summary: This study explores the biomediated synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles and their biomedical applications such as antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anticancer, and as novel therapeutic agents for combating other diseases.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Biology
Abdul Waris, Misbahud Din, Asmat Ali, Shakeeb Afridi, Abdul Baset, Atta Ullah Khan, Muhammad Ali
Summary: Nanotechnology involves the fabrication, characterization, and potential application of various materials at the nanoscale. Cobalt and cobalt oxide nanoparticles have attracted researchers due to their unique biomedical applications and other uses. A recent eco-friendly and simple method for synthesizing these nanoparticles using biotic resources offers advantages over other physicochemical methods.
OPEN LIFE SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Atta Ullah Khan, Tariq Khan, Mubarak Ali Khan, Akhtar Nadhman, Muhammad Aasim, Nadir Zaman Khan, Waqar Ali, Nausheen Nazir, Muhammad Zahoor
Summary: In this study, callus cultures of Fagonia indica were initiated in the presence of iron-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles (Fe-ZnO-NPs) to investigate their impact on biomass accumulation, production of phenolic and flavonoids, and antioxidative potential. The results showed that Fe-ZnO-NPs could increase biomass and activate secondary metabolism in F. indica cells, leading to the production of important phytochemicals.
PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Doaa Zamel, Atta Ullah Khan
Summary: Nanofibers have gained significant attention in the industry due to their unique properties, with electrospinning being the most effective technique for preparation. The use of composite materials helps enhance the mechanical and thermal properties of the fibers.
POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Atta Ullah Khan, Lan Chen, Guanglu Ge
Summary: Engineered nanoparticles, especially magnetic nanoparticles, have been increasingly utilized in various sectors such as biomedicine and environmental remediation. Recent studies have shown that magnetic nanoparticles exhibit excellent antiviral activity, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19), indicating their potential in combating viral infections.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Muhammad Ilyas, Abdul Waris, Atta Ullah Khan, Doaa Zamel, Lubna Yar, Abdul Baset, Abdul Muhaymin, Sulaiman Khan, Asmat Ali, Abbas Ahmad
Summary: Metal oxide nanoparticles, especially titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs), have a wide range of biomedical applications due to their unique properties. The use of biotic resources for the synthesis of TiO2 NPs offers advantages over traditional methods in terms of eco-friendliness and simplicity.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abdul Waris, Asmat Ali, Atta Ullah Khan, Muhammad Asim, Doaa Zamel, Kinza Fatima, Abdur Raziq, Muhammad Ajmal Khan, Nazia Akbar, Abdul Baset, Mohammed A. S. Abourehab
Summary: Neurological disorders are a major global health concern and lack effective treatments. Nano-scale materials have shown promise in improving drug efficacy and bypassing the blood-brain barrier, and are widely used for the treatment and imaging studies of neurological disorders.
Review
Biology
Atta Ullah Khan, Allah Nawaz Khan, Abdul Waris, Muhammad Ilyas, Doaa Zamel
Summary: This review highlights the importance of plants in removing pollutants from wastewater and emphasizes the eco-friendly and cost-effective nature of biological wastewater treatment. It discusses the various activities of plants in pollutant elimination, particularly in agricultural fields, and explores the potential of phytoremediation as a solution to the global water crisis.
OPEN LIFE SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vestince B. Mbayachi, Euphrem Ndayiragije, Thirasara Sammani, Sunaina Taj, Elice R. Mbuta, Atta Ullah Khan
Summary: Graphene has attracted significant attention since 2004, leading to a revolution in its applications due to its unique properties. This review outlines the methods of graphene fabrication and its diverse applications in various research fields.
RESULTS IN CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Anjum Afrooze, Dadamiah P. M. D. Shaik
Summary: This study presents a solution combustion approach to produce marigold Co3O4 nanoparticles as potential electrode material for supercapacitors. The effect of vacuum annealing on the microstructural and electrochemical properties is explored, and the prepared nanoparticles exhibit high specific capacitance and electrochemical stability.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
A. Atta, Nuha Al-Harbi, B. M. Alotaibi, M. A. M. Uosif, E. Abdeltwab
Summary: In this study, PVA/NaI films were prepared by doping polyvinyl alcohol with sodium iodide. The films were then irradiated with argon ions at different fluence levels. Various characterization techniques were used to study the structural and electrical changes in the films. The results show that the dielectric behavior of the treated PVA/NaI films was significantly modified, making them more suitable for various devices.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xingang Wang, Chao Ma, Fubing Zou, Hai Hu, Jiayu Li, Hongyun Luo
Summary: By hybridizing TiO2 photocatalyst with CaCO3 as the wall material and using linseed oil as the core material, self-cleaning and self-repairing microcapsules were produced using in-situ precipitation. The microcapsules were evaluated for their morphology, chemical composition, thermal stability, and self-cleaning and self-repairing properties. Results showed that the microcapsules had a rough and spherical surface, along with excellent thermal stability and repeatability. Increasing the dosage of microcapsules significantly increased the degradation rate of methylene blue, while the self-repairing effect of micro-cracks became more evident. The optimal microcapsule dosage was found to be 7.0 wt%.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Muhammad Farooque Lanjwani, Mustafa Tuzen, Muhammad Yar Khuhawar, Tawfik A. Saleh
Summary: The development of the textile industry has raised concerns due to the contamination of drinking water by organic dyes, which pose a carcinogenic risk to humans. Nanomaterials, particularly semiconductors, have been utilized for photocatalytic degradation of dye pollutants. Various parameters, such as catalyst dosage, irradiation time, light sources, initial dye concentration, temperature, and pH, play significant roles in the degradation process. Different generations of photocatalytic nanomaterials, including single metal nanoparticles, binary and ternary metal oxides, as well as inert solid substrates with photocatalysts, have been employed for dye degradation.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
V. Ramasamy, E. Thenpandiyan, G. Suresh, T. Sathishpriya, Suresh Sagadevan
Summary: The nano CaCO3 and Eu3+ doped CaCO3/PEG nanocomposites were prepared through the biomimetic method. The prepared products were characterized and the electrochemical performance was evaluated. The results showed that the Eu3+ doped CaCO3/PEG nanocomposite exhibited superior pseudocapacitive behavior and could be used as an electrode material for supercapacitor applications.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shuxiang Duan, Ping Li, Hongqiang Zhang, Suping Qu
Summary: Panax ginseng, as an ethnomedicinal plant, has therapeutic effects in traditional medicine. This study investigated the potential use of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles from Panax ginseng leaf extract for the treatment of lung carcinoma and heart protection against mitochondrial dysfunction and cardiac dysfunction in obese insulin-resistant rats. The silver nanoparticles showed spherical morphology with a size range of 12.11 to 43.33 nm. In vivo experiments demonstrated that the silver nanoparticles significantly improved metabolic parameters, heart rate variability, cardiac function, and cardiac mitochondrial function in the rats. This study suggests that silver nanoparticles derived from Panax ginseng have cardioprotective effects.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Maryam Fayazi, Elham Rezvannejad
Summary: In this study, propolis extract was used as a green reductant to deposit silver nanoparticles on sepiolite clay, creating a nanocomposite called Sep/Ag. The nanocomposite was characterized using various techniques, and its ability to adsorb methylene blue (MB) was examined. The results showed that Sep/Ag could efficiently remove MB from solution, and the adsorbent could be regenerated for multiple cycles. This research demonstrates the potential of Sep/Ag nanocomposite as an effective and environmentally friendly sorbent for environmental cleanup.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
M. Sriramraj, A. R. Balu, S. Chitra Devi, B. Sowmiya Devi, M. Suganya, K. Devendran, M. Karthika, S. Adityan
Summary: One-pot green synthesis was used to prepare rGO decorated MgTiO3 perovskite using Solanum trilobatum leaf extract to reduce graphene oxide. The rGO embedded MgTiO3 nanoparticles showed smaller crystallite size, well-defined particle boundaries, increased photodegradation efficiency and antibacterial activity compared to pure MgTiO3.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhiliang Guo, Qianheng He, Helin Wang, Changgan Lai, Shuai Ji, Jian Sun, Donghuai Zhang, Liu Nie, Lixu Lei
Summary: Waste plastics are causing serious environmental pollution and there is a pressing need for their recycling. This study presents a novel method to completely degrade waste PET into sodium terephthalate and ethylene glycol through a solid-state reaction at high temperature with minimal solvent. The method offers high efficiency, selectivity, and ease of product separation, making it a promising approach for the recycling economy of other ester-based waste polymers.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hanan Alhussain, Nuha Y. Elamin, Laila S. Alqarni, Abuzar Albadri, Kamal K. Taha, A. Modwi
Summary: A CaO-TiO2@g-C3N4 sorbent was constructed using sonication method for the elimination of RhB dye from aqueous medium. The sorbent demonstrated equilibrium for the dye adhesion after 120 minutes, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 778.7 mg/g. The nanocomposite showed satisfactory performance in neutral aquatic conditions.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Wei-Dong Liu, Liu-Qing Chen, Qi-Hao Qiu, Ming-Qiang Qi, Han Xu, Chao-Long Chen, La-Sheng Long, Lan-Sun Zheng, Xiang-Jian Kong
Summary: In this study, a mixed valence cerium-oxo cluster was successfully synthesized through low-temperature crystallization, and the coexistence and distribution of Ce ions in different valence states were determined. The mechanism for the generation of +4 valence state was revealed, and the synthesized cluster exhibited strong ultraviolet absorption and long visible light absorption, as well as clear photocurrent response and high photocurrent intensity.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mahak Dalal, Nidhi Antil, Binesh Kumar, Jai Devi, Sapana Garg
Summary: This research study focuses on the biological efficacy of a newly synthesized Schiff base ligand and its aryltellurium(IV) complexes. The synthesized compounds were characterized using various physical and spectral investigations, and theoretical chemical estimations were also conducted. The results showed that the complexes exhibited mild to strong antimicrobial activity, with higher activity than the Schiff base. Molecular docking experiments revealed the ability of the compounds to bind to receptors. ADMET results indicated favorable drug-like behavior of the synthesized compounds. Overall, these complexes may serve as promising candidates for infection ailments.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Indu Sharma, Ajay Kumar, Jaspreet Kaur, Sanjay Mehra, Arvind Kumar, Suresh Kumar Sharma, Surinder Kumar Mehta, Ramesh Kataria
Summary: Nanozyme based sensors have been developed as an effective method for detecting harmful metal ions in water samples. In this study, a Co(II) based coordination polymer nanoparticle (Co-CP NP) was synthesized and utilized as a nanozyme to detect Fe(II) ions selectively. The Co-CP NP exhibited peroxido-reductase mimicking activity, and the detection limit for Fe(II) ions was found to be 0.66 μM. The catalytic action of the Co-CP NP was further analyzed using Michaelis-Menten kinetics, and the detection mechanism was elucidated through XPS and zeta potential analysis.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sreenivasulu Venkata Kummari, Vadali Venkata Satya Siva Srikanth
Summary: A simple single-step sonochemical reduction method is used to prepare CoFe2O4-CoFe-reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composites with control of rGO content. The tunable interfacial magnetic proximity-induced magnetization at the interface of CoFe2O4-CoFe and rGO is observed.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Asma Zaka, Muhammad Waqas Iqbal, Amir Muhammad Afzal, Hassabul Hassan, Sarah Alharthi, Mohammed A. Amin, Ahmad M. Saeedi, Hasan B. Albargi, A. Alhadrami, Nawal D. Alqarni, Mohd Zahid Ansari
Summary: The tailoring and rational synthesis of metal-organic framework (MOF) with versatile nano/microarchitectures are of great academic interest due to their promising applications in advanced energy storage devices. A simple and cost-effective hydrothermal method was used to synthesize the carbon nanotubes (CNT) doped Cu-MOF, exhibiting astonishing power and energy density.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
