Article
Environmental Sciences
Chinnaperumal Kamaraj, Chinnasamy Ragavendran, Kumar Manimaran, Sabarathinam Sarvesh, Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam, Guilherme Malafaia
Summary: In this study, silver nanoparticles were synthesized using Cassia auriculata extract and their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties were evaluated. Various characterization techniques were used to examine the synthesized nanoparticles, which were found to have bactericidal effects against several bacteria. Oleanolic acid from CA showed strong binding affinity to E. coli and B. cereus. Furthermore, the toxicity analysis revealed that the nanoparticles, silver nitrate, and CA bark extract had minimal toxic effects on Artemia nauplii. Overall, this study suggests that silver nanoparticles synthesized from CA bark have potential applications in various fields.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Parasitology
Loick P. Kojom Foko, Francois Eya'ane Meva, Carole E. Eboumbou Moukoko, Agnes A. Ntoumba, Wolfgang E. Ekoko, Philippe Ebanda Kedi Belle, Gildas P. Ndjouondo, Godlove W. Bunda, Leopold G. Lehman
Summary: Green-synthesized metal nanoparticles have shown high efficiency in targeting mosquito vectors of infectious diseases, but there is a need to confirm their potential harm to non-target organisms. Studies mostly suggest that nanoparticles are safe for non-target organisms, although some research has reported adverse effects on them.
Article
Polymer Science
Elias E. Elemike, Damian C. Onwudiwe, Justina Mbonu
Summary: Chitosan derived from snail shells was used to form a heterostructure with ZnO nanoparticles for the purification of waste water, with characterized properties showing reduced crystallinity in the ZnO-chitosan nanocomposites. The study also revealed that ZnO nanoparticles exhibited gradual decomposition of methylene blue dye, whereas in the composite, a significant change was observed within the first 15 minutes of the reaction.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Long Xu, Lingling Zhang, Dongfeng Ren, Yao Peng, Zhenyu Liu, Yu Meng, Wei Deng, Yulian Zhang
Summary: A sustainable biogenic synthesis was used to prepare a novel magnetic nanocomposite, Fe3O4@G.tea, by modifying green tea plant extract. The green synthesis method avoided the use of harsh chemicals and utilized biomolecules from green tea to fabricate a biocompatible composite. The resulting Fe3O4@G.tea/Cu nanomaterial was characterized using various instrumental methods and showed excellent catalytic properties in the synthesis of diverse compounds. The nanocatalyst also demonstrated high reusability and displayed biological activity in reducing the proliferation of human colorectal cancer cells.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Xin Liu, F. Max Yavitt, Ivan Gitsov
Summary: This study focuses on the synthesis of amphiphilic linear-dendritic block copolymers and their self-assembly in water to form supramolecular nanoreactors. The block copolymers were successfully synthesized through copper(I)-catalyzed alkyne-azide cycloaddition. The self-assembly of the copolymers was characterized, and the micelles formed showed efficient chelating groups for transition metals. The catalytic activity of the supramolecular linear-dendritic/Pd complexes in Suzuki-Miyaura reactions was tested and showed high yields under green conditions.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Wellington S. Moura, Eugenio E. Oliveira, Khalid Haddi, Roberto F. T. Correa, Tathyana B. Piau, Diego S. Moura, Suetonio F. Santos, Cesar K. Grisolia, Bergmann M. Ribeiro, Raimundo Wagner S. Aguiar
Summary: The study demonstrates the potential of cassava starch-based microparticles containing Amazonian bay essential oil in controlling the larvae of Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus, while also evaluating the selectivity of the most effective microparticle formulation on zebrafish embryos. Characterization of the encapsulated microparticles was done using various techniques, with an encapsulation efficiency ranging from 82.8% to 95.3% and an average particle diameter of 8.56 µm. The microencapsulation of cassava starch reduced essential oil degradation, extending the lethal activities against mosquito larvae for up to 8 days, and showed adequate selectivity towards non-target organisms like zebrafish embryos.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Biology
Fahd A. Al-Mekhlafi, Nael Abutaha, Amin A. Al-Doaiss, Lamya Ahmed Al-Keridis, Ahmed Alsayadi, Rania Ali El Hadi Mohamed, Muhammad A. Wadaan, Khalid Elfaki Ibrahim, Mohammed S. Al-Khalifa
Summary: The study focused on extracting green larvicides from a combination of Foeniculum vulgare and Matricaria chamomilla extracts using different solvents and evaluating their activities. The hexane extract showed the most promising results with significant ovicidal and larvicidal activities, as well as impacting cell survival rates. Overall, the findings suggest the potential use of the hexane extract in mosquito management programs.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Rui Zhang, Jiyuan Yu, Xiaoyu Guo, Weidong Li, Yunhan Xing, Yurong Wang
Summary: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were rapidly synthesized with the assistance of Monascus pigments under simulated sunlight. Various analytical tools were used to characterize the prepared AgNPs, confirming their stability and potential antibacterial, antioxidant, and extraordinary catalytic activity. The biosynthesized AgNPs have shown significant antibacterial activity, antioxidant capacity, and the ability to catalyze the degradation of various dyes, indicating their potential applications in biomedical, food packaging, pathogen mitigation, and industrial wastewater management.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
SathishKumar Chidambaram, Ashraf Abdel-Fattah Mostafa, Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Al-Askar, Shaban R. M. Sayed, SurendraKumar Radhakrishnan, Idhayadhulla Akbar
Summary: A novel one-pot multicomponent synthesis of 2-pyrimidinamine derivatives was achieved using Cu(II)-tyrosinase enzyme as a catalyst, providing mild reaction conditions and high yield of derivatives. Compound 3 showed high larvicidal activity against Culex quinquefasciatus, while compounds 1j, 1d, and 1e exhibited lower activity.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Totan Adak, Harekrushna Swain, Sushmita Munda, Arup Kumar Mukherjee, Manoj Kumar Yadav, Aravindan Sundaram, Manas Kumar Bag, Prakash Chandra Rath
Summary: Silver nanoparticles were synthesized from purple-colored rice leaves' extracts, showing effectiveness in combating rice diseases and potential negative impacts on soil microbes. Secondary metabolites were found to play a significant role in the formation and stabilization of AgNPs during the synthesis process.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Md Mahiuddin, Bungo Ochiai
Summary: Bismuth nanoparticles (BiNPs) were synthesized using lemon juice as a green alternative, and their formation and growing process were clarified. The use of lemon juice as a reducing and capping agent provides a green and easily accessible method for synthesizing BiNPs. The synthesized BiNPs show excellent catalytic efficacy in wastewater treatment.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohamed S. Salem, Mohamed R. Elmarghany, Noha Salem, Norhan Nady
Summary: Employing environmentally friendly reducing and capping materials, this study investigates the instantaneous production of small-sized gold nanoparticles using ascorbic acid and gelatin. The physical characteristics, structural changes, and optical properties of the nanoparticles were evaluated through particle size analysis, transmission electron microscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, and Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy. The results demonstrate that different preparation conditions and material combinations can lead to the synthesis of gold nanoparticles with varying sizes and morphologies.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ramazan Erenler, Esma Nur Gecer, Ibrahim Hosaflioglu, Lutfi Behcet
Summary: Nanotechnology has been extensively studied for its applications in various fields. In this study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using Stachys spectabilis and their properties were investigated. The structure and stability of ss-AgNPs were confirmed using spectroscopy and zeta potential measurements. The nanoparticles exhibited high catalytic activity in the degradation of methylene blue and showed excellent antioxidant effects. These findings suggest that ss-AgNPs have great potential as a promising agent in the field of pharmacy.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
R. Bernadett Vlocsko, Guoshu Xie, Bela Torok
Summary: This review summarizes recent progress in the environmentally friendly synthesis of aromatic N-heterocycles, focusing on the use of catalytic methods and non-traditional activation. The article is divided into two parts: the preparation of single ring N-heterocycles and their condensed analogs. Both categories include compounds with one, two, or multiple N-atoms. Due to the numerous protocols available, the review highlights representative examples to showcase the different methods.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Abdessalem Badri, Sami Slimi, Mouhieddine Guergueb, Hamza Kahri, Xavier Mateos
Summary: In this study, copper oxide nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using aqueous extract of prickly pear peel, and their structure and properties were confirmed through various characterization methods. The nanoparticles exhibited good spherical morphology and purity, showing excellent catalytic activity and durability in the reduction of 4-nitrophenol.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Dermatology
Hoda Keshmiri Neghab, Mohammad Hasan Soheilifar, Michael Grusch, Manoela Marques Ortega, Gholamreza Esmaeeli Djavid, Ali Akbar Saboury, Bahram Goliaei
Summary: This paper summarizes the current optogenetic tools stimulated by different light sources and outlines the various biomedical applications of optogenetics, not only for neuronal circuits but also for various kinds of cells and tissues. The potential of optogenetics for treating neurological disorders, cardiac arrhythmia, visual impairment, hearing loss, and urinary bladder diseases is highlighted, as well as the clarification of mechanisms underlying cancer progression and stem cell differentiation. Optogenetics shows promise in treating a broad spectrum of disorders and is expected to benefit more patients in the future.
LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fatemeh Toosi Moghadam, Fatemeh Mamashli, Mehdi Khoobi, Atiyeh Ghasemi, Mitra Pirhaghi, Behdad Delavari, Hooman Mahmoudi Aznaveh, Maryam Nikkhah, Ali Akbar Saboury
Summary: Targeted drug therapy against cancer using a human serum albumin-based nanocarrier with alpha-lipoic acid and polyethylene glycol was successfully prepared to target the reductive media and acidic pH of tumor tissues. The nanoplatform showed improved doxorubicin loading efficiency and stability, indicating potential for application in nanomedicine. Positive protein corona study and desirable UV and storage stability further demonstrated its robustness and improved shelf life if utilized in nanomedicine.
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hadi Nedaei, Nasrollah Rezaei-Ghaleh, Karin Giller, Stefan Becker, Leila Karami, Ali Akbar Moosavi-Movahedi, Christian Griesinger, Ali Akbar Saboury
Summary: Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the presence of extraneuronal amyloid plaques composed of amyloid-beta (A beta) fibrillar aggregates in the brains of patients. Previous research has shown that atorvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering drug, can decrease the production of cerebral A beta in mouse models. This study explores the direct effect of atorvastatin on A beta 42 aggregation and finds that it promotes aggregation, likely due to the presence of calcium ions. However, this effect can be reversed by removing calcium ions.
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Spectroscopy
Ashkan Zare Karizak, Adeleh Divsalar, Amineh Leilabadi Asl, Fatemeh Fateminasab, Sergey Shityakov, Ali Akbar Saboury
Summary: The study investigated the interaction of milk beta-casein (13-CN) with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs) using various spectroscopic, thermodynamic, and computational methods. The results showed that 13-CN could form stable complexes with both 5-FU and Fe3O4 NPs, suggesting potential applications in drug delivery systems. The findings provide valuable insights for the development of a potential magnetic nanocarrier B-CN base for 5-FU drug delivery.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Aditi Singh, Sudhakar Padmesh, Manish Dwivedi, Irena Kostova
Summary: Bacteria survive and become drug-resistant by forming biofilms on various surfaces. Bacteriophages offer a promising approach to invade and destroy these biofilms. Research on phage therapy provides insights into the interaction between bacteriophages and bacterial biofilms.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Alireza Noruzi, Behzad Gholampour, Sajad Gholampour, Somayeh Jafari, Razieh Farshid, Agata Stanek, Ali Akbar Saboury
Summary: This study used bibliometric and scientometric techniques to analyze the present and future perspective of the COVID-19 vaccine. The United States had the greatest impact, with the highest number of publications and citations. The University of Oxford and Harvard Medical School were the most active institutions, and immunology was the main research field. The study identified the important actors and research trends in COVID-19 vaccine studies.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ehsan Shokri, Morteza Hosseini, Mahboube Naderi Boldaji, Kosar Shahsavar, Amir Amiri-Sadeghan, Najmeh Nasiri, Amin Bahmani, Mohammad Reza Ganjali, Ali Akbar Saboury
Summary: This study examined a library of short DNAs with stem-loop conformation for enzyme-like activity. It was found that a type of G-type hairpins with specific guanine sequences in the loop demonstrated oxidase-like activity, making them a new class of DNAzymes. This discovery holds great promise for applications in bio-nanotechnology and other research fields.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Behzad Gholampour, Sajad Gholampour, Alireza Noruzi, Clement Arsenault, Thomas Haertle, Ali Akbar Saboury
Summary: This study investigates the trends of retracted publications in oncology, analyzing their bibliographic characteristics and reasons for retraction. The results show an increasing number of retracted articles in oncology in recent years, with China, the US, Japan, Iran, and Italy having the highest number of such articles. The majority of retracted articles are associated with apoptosis, proliferation, invasion, migration, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and breast cancer.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Azadeh Hekmat, Shadie Hatamie, Ali Akbar Saboury
Summary: Silver nanowires can form a complex with human serum albumin, without affecting its secondary structure, at lower concentrations. Hydrophobic forces play a major role in the interaction between silver nanowires and albumin. However, at higher concentrations, silver nanowires can negatively impact the esterase-like activity of albumin and exhibit toxicity towards human cells.
INORGANIC AND NANO-METAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Irena Kostova
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Medvedeva, Natalia Kitsilovskaya, Yulia Stroylova, Irina Sevostyanova, Ali Akbar Saboury, Vladimir Muronetz
Summary: This study identified hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives in coffee extracts, with 3,4-dimethoxycinnamic acid present in significant amounts. The inhibitory effect of coffee extracts on alpha-synuclein fibrillization was dose-dependent, showcasing their potential in preventing synucleinopathies like Parkinson's disease.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Azadeh Hekmat, Luciano Saso, Viney Lather, Deepti Pandita, Irena Kostova, Ali Akbar Saboury
Summary: This review focuses on the recent investigations on the antiproliferative effects of nanomaterials of Group XIV in the periodic table on breast cancer cells. The available data on these nanomaterials in breast cancer treatment provide insights into tumor biology and nano-bio interactions for the development of more effective nanotherapeutics.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Sajad Gholampour, Behzad Gholampour, Alireza Elahi, Alireza Noruzi, Ali Akbar Saboury, Saeed-Ul Hassan, Faran Ahmed, Raheel Nawaz, Sid Terason
Summary: In this research, scientometric software packages were used to analyze studies on mega-events in the Web of Science database over the past 68 years. The researchers' background information, collaborations, represented countries and institutions, as well as active and influential publication sources, were summarized. The study focused on Olympic Games and other sports mega-events, exploring their environmental, tourism, economic, social, political, and cultural aspects. A list of countries, organizations, and scholars who have made important contributions to the field was also provided. Researchers in sports management and sporting event hosts can use this study as a guide for their own work.
COGENT SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Soghra Bagheri, Ali A. Saboury, Thomas Haertle, Mauro Rongioletti, Luciano Saso
Summary: Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the presence of senile plaques. The imbalance of copper ions in these plaques may contribute to neuronal death.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Khedidja Benarous, Leila Bou-Salah, Abderrahmane Linani, Mohamed Yousfi, Irena Kostova, Luciano Saso
Summary: This study investigated the inhibitory effect of ten lanthanide(III) complexes of biologically active bis-coumarins on xanthine oxidase and confirmed their inhibitory effect through molecular docking studies. The Nd(III) complex showed the best inhibitory effect. ADMET analysis showed that the three complexes were non-toxic.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
