Article
Engineering, Chemical
Fiora Artusio, Dario Casa, Monica Granetto, Tiziana Tosco, Roberto Pisano
Summary: The large-scale use of volatile and highly water-soluble pesticides for crop protection can have negative impacts on the environment. Utilizing alginate nanoparticles to encapsulate herbicides can promote sustained release and improve pesticide efficiency, reducing environmental pollution.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruohong Sui, Paul A. Charpentier, Robert A. Marriott
Summary: The self-assembly of dendritic metal oxide structures involves anisotropic polycondensation or molecular recognition mechanisms, with unique structures and properties that have a wide range of applications in drug delivery, energy conversion and storage, biomaterials, and electronic noses.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Surita Basu, Bhukya Vishnu Naik, Kalluri Ankarao, Prabir Patra, Jayati Sarkar
Summary: The study demonstrates the unique self-assembled graphene patterns formed at the interface between graphene and a thin polystyrene film at room temperature. These structures could potentially be used in fabricating biosensors, supercapacitors, and biomedical microfluidic devices on bio-compatible polymer.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Xiaobo Huang, Min Lv, Qianjun Ma, Yuanyuan Zhang, Hui Xu
Summary: This study synthesized various limonoid-type derivatives to find molecules with high acaricidal activity, with compound 9m showing significant potential. Interesting structure-activity relationships were observed, and a nanoemulsion delivery system was used to prepare an agronanoacaricide that demonstrated pronounced control efficiency against T. cinnabarinus Boisduval in greenhouse conditions.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Changyu Wang, Cuiling Lin, Rui Ming, Xiangxin Li, Pascal Jonkheijm, Mengjiao Cheng, Feng Shi
Summary: Three-dimensional scaffolds with chemical diversity play a significant role in directing cell adhesion and controlling cell fates. The concept of macroscopic supramolecular assembly shows promise in fabricating 3D structures with internal chemical diversity for site-selective cell adhesion. The spatial distribution of chiral molecules has been proven effective in directing selective cell adhesion for different cell lines.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yuan Ai, Xiaowei Liu, Baoshuo Yang, Qian Li, Sheng Liu
Summary: The synthesis of PbS nanoparticles using DMSA and assembly on a pigeon feather substrate led to a significant increase in material hardness and modulus, demonstrating potential for biological applications. The use of DMSA as a passivator also promoted tunability of the PbS surface from hydrophilic to superhydrophilic.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Da-xia Zhang, Rui Wang, Chuangling Ren, Yaru Wang, Bei-xing Li, Wei Mu, Feng Liu, Youming Hou
Summary: A strategy relying on the differences in feeding behavior between pests and natural enemies was proposed in this study. A novel nanocarrier system was developed, which showed high efficiency, low toxicity, and environmental friendliness.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Da-xia Zhang, Rui Wang, Chuangling Ren, Yaru Wang, Bei-xing Li, Wei Mu, Feng Liu, Youming Hou
Summary: A strategy based on the differences in feeding behavior between pests and natural enemies was proposed to deliver insecticides precisely. A novel multiple-enzyme-responsive lignin/polysaccharide/Fe nanocarrier was constructed and loaded with lambdacyhalothrin (LC) to form a nanocapsule suspension loading system. The nano loading system showed high efficiency, low toxicity, and environmental friendliness.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Srijeeb Karmakar, Arjun Sankhla, Vimal Katiyar
Summary: The present study reports the reversible and biocompatible construction of AuNP-decorated [Zn2+]: [Insulin] condensed assembly. The surface sorption of insulin on AuNPs involved various driving forces, resulting in nucleation with dendritic morphology. The assembly could be reversed by altering the pH and exhibited biocompatibility, promoting cell growth. This material has significant applications in fields such as bioelectronics, cell culture matrices, and drug-delivery systems.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Siying Chen, Yingju Qin, Xiaolin Ye, Jian Liu, Xiliang Yan, Li Zhou, Xiaohong Wang, Christopher J. Martyniuk, Bing Yan
Summary: This study evaluated the behavioral changes and potential neurotoxicity induced by Cu-(OH)(2) nanopesticide in zebrafish larvae. Metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses revealed altered neurotransmitter pathways and reduced levels of neurotransmitters following exposure to the nanopesticide. The study presented a model for Cu-(OH)(2) nanopesticide-induced neurotoxicity in zebrafish, which can inform ecological risk assessments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wei Hu, Ling Wang, Meng Wang, Tingjun Zhong, Qian Wang, Lanying Zhang, Feiwu Chen, Kexuan Li, Zongcheng Miao, Dengke Yang, Huai Yang
Summary: This study introduces a series of tailored uniaxial rodlike mesogens into a blue phase system comprising biaxial dimeric mesogens, resulting in the observation of a continuous blue phase over a temperature range. The findings suggest that synergistic self-assembly behavior of biaxial and uniaxial mesogens plays a crucial role in achieving ultra-stable three-dimensional nanostructures of blue phases.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ting Li, Caihong Shi, Zhenan Mi, Hongjia Xu, Jinghua Xu, Linlin Wang, Xiangrong Zhang
Summary: This article explores the application of peptide self-assemble hydrogels as drug delivery vehicles. The network structure of the hydrogel and its interaction with puerarin were analyzed. The study found that the hydrogel can effectively release puerarin and has a positive effect on treating osteoarthritis.
JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chuntao Xu, Xuemin Zeng, Zujin Yang, Hongbing Ji
Summary: The sunscreen nanocapsules were successfully synthesized using charged droplets as templates. The encapsulation of the sunscreen agent was achieved by layer-by-layer self-assembly using chitosan/sodium alginate/calcium chloride as wall materials. The nanocapsules showed good coating effect and sustained release behavior.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Magdalena Kapustova, Andrea Puskarova, Maria Buckova, Giuseppe Granata, Edoardo Napoli, Adriana Annusova, Monika Mesarosova, Katarina Kozics, Domenico Pangallo, Corrada Geraci
Summary: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of poly(epsilon-caprolactone) nanocapsules loaded with thyme and oregano essential oils in reducing microbial and biofilm growth without cytotoxicity on human keratinocyte cells, as well as the absence of DNA damage induction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Abhishek Kumar Singh, Boris Schade, Marta Rosati, Rashmi Rashmi, Valentina Dichiarante, Gabriella Cavallo, Pierangelo Metrangolo, Rainer Haag
Summary: Amphiphiles containing fluorinated segments form structures of lower curvature in aqueous solution, which allows for better visualization of their high electron density in cryo-TEM. A modular approach has been developed for the synthesis of nonionic branched amphiphiles, and the aggregation behavior of these structures has been investigated using DLS and cryo-TEM. The results show the formation of multivesicular and multilamellar vesicles, as well as smaller unilamellar vesicles. Furthermore, cell viability tests demonstrate the low toxicity of these nanoarchitectures for potential biomedical applications.
MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Seyed Mohammad Ahsaei, Khalil Talebi-Jahromi, Ghassem Amoabediny
Summary: Nanoparticles made from polycaprolactone and chitosan were successfully prepared and used to encapsulate essential oils. The nanoparticles showed positive surface charge and controlled release, resulting in improved effectiveness against the confused flour beetle adults.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEST MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Lena Emamjomeh, Sohrab Imani, Khalil Talebi Jahromi, Saeed Moharramipour
Summary: The study evaluated the insecticidal activity of nanoencapsulated essential oils of Eucalyptus globulus and Zataria multiflora against Ephestia kuehniella larvae. The results demonstrated that nanoencapsulation enhanced both the insecticidal activity and durability of the active ingredients, providing an effective method for sustainable pest management.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEST MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zeinab Souri, Mohsen Adeli, Ebrahim Mehdipour, Abdolah Yari, Azim Shams, Siamak Beyranvand, Shabnam Sattari
Summary: Metal nanoparticles are decorated on MoS2 sheets through a RAFT reaction, forming MoS2-AgNPs hybrids for electrochemical determination. This straightforward method allows for adjustment of MoS2-AgNPs distance, enabling the construction of hybrid systems with unique properties.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ievgen S. Donskyi, Chuanxiong Nie, Kai Ludwig, Jakob Trimpert, Rameez Ahmed, Elisa Quaas, Katharina Achazi, Joerg Radnik, Mohsen Adeli, Rainer Haag, Klaus Osterrieder
Summary: The study shows that graphene derivatives with long alkyl chains can effectively inhibit coronavirus replication by disrupting the viral envelope, and within a specific concentration range, these graphene platforms exhibit strong antiviral activity against the virus while showing low toxicity to human cells.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ehsan Nazarzadeh Zare, Xuanqi Zheng, Pooyan Makvandi, Homa Gheybi, Rossella Sartorius, Cynthia K. Y. Yiu, Mohsen Adeli, Aimin Wu, Ali Zarrabi, Rajender S. Varma, Franklin R. Tay
Summary: Metal-based nanoentities are widely used in industrial and biomedical fields, with their biological impacts influenced by factors such as size, shape, and composition. The size and shape of metallic nanostructures affect cell viability, while nonspherical metal-based nanoarchitectures have anisotropic properties that make them exciting candidates for biomedical applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ehsan Mohammadifar, Vahid Ahmadi, Mohammad Fardin Gholami, Alexander Oehrl, Oleksandr Kolyvushko, Chuanxiong Nie, Ievgen S. Donskyi, Svenja Herziger, Joerg Radnik, Kai Ludwig, Christoph Boettcher, Jurgen P. Rabe, Klaus Osterrieder, Walid Azab, Rainer Haag, Mohsen Adeli
Summary: In this study, biocompatible polyglycerol units are crosslinked in two dimensions using a graphene-assisted strategy to produce highly functional and water-soluble polyglycerol nanosheets. Compared to their 3D counterparts, these 2D polyglycerols exhibit stronger virus inhibition, suggesting their superiority in biomedicine and bioengineering applications.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Mohsen Taleh, Hooshang Rafiee Dastjerdi, Bahram Naseri, Asgar Ebadollahi, Aziz Sheikhi Garjan, Khalil Talebi Jahromi
Summary: The combination of emamectin benzoate with azadirachtin, indoxacarb, or imidacloprid resulted in more negative impacts against T. absoluta larvae, showing stronger insecticidal effects.
PHYSIOLOGICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Mohammad Homayoonzadeh, Vahid Hosseininaveh, Sajjad Reyhani Haghighi, Khalil Talebi, Ute Roessner, Reza Maali-Amiri
Summary: The study demonstrated that the pesticides imidacloprid and phosalone had significant effects on the biochemical responses and enzyme activities of pistachio plants, leading to increases in total phenols and total proteins. However, there were no significant changes in other indicators such as hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde. The impacts of the two pesticides on plant physiology were similar, with differences in the timing of peak effects.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ehssan Torabi, Khalil Talebi Jahromi, Mohammad Homayoonzadeh, Ali Olyaie Torshiz, Ebrahim Tavakoli
Summary: Pistachio is an economically valuable crop in Iran, but pesticides residues in nuts have raised health concerns. Research on the uptake and dissipation kinetics of insecticides in pistachio nuts found variations in uptake/dissipation rates depending on pesticide properties. Multiple sprayings with THI and THX may lead to pesticide residues exceeding the maximum residue limit. However, hazard quotients for all pesticides were below 1, indicating no risk to human health from consuming pistachio nuts.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Mojtaba Esmaeily, Khalil Talebi, Vahid Hosseininaveh, Jamasb Nozari, Daniel Burckhardt, Colin J. Jackson, John G. Oakeshott
Summary: Psyllid populations in Iran, specifically Cacopsylla permixta and Cacopsylla bidens, exhibit significant variations in susceptibility and resistance to multiple insecticides, with metabolic differences potentially playing a role in resistance variations. These populations show resistance to diazinon and imidacloprid, and possibly cross-resistance to organophosphates and neonicotinoids. Developing resistance management plans is crucial as metabolic resistance to various insecticides is evolving in both species.
PHYSIOLOGICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Obida Bawadkji, Mariam Cherri, Andreas Schaefer, Svenja Herziger, Philip Nickl, Katharina Achazi, Ievgen S. Donskyi, Mohsen Adeli, Rainer Haag
Summary: This work describes a one-pot approach for covalent functionalization of few-layer black phosphorus via anionic ring opening polymerization of glycidol to obtain multifunctional BP-polyglycerol with high amphiphilicity, suitable for near-infrared-responsive drug delivery and biocompatibility. The functionalized BP-PG shows promise for a broad range of biomedical applications.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuting Deng, Yang Gao, Tiantian Li, Sutong Xiao, Mohsen Adeli, Raul D. Rodriguez, Wei Geng, Qiu Chen, Chong Cheng, Changsheng Zhao
Summary: This study develops a cobalt selenide-based biocatalyst with an amorphous Ru@CoSe nanolayer for ultrafast and broadspectrum catalytic ROS-elimination. The biocatalyst shows excellent catalase-like kinetics and can efficiently rescue the proliferation of mesenchymal stem cells in an oxidative stress environment. The study offers an effective nanomedicine for catalytic ROS-scavenging and ultrafast healing of inflammatory wounds, and provides a strategy to design biocatalytic metal compounds.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ahmad Soleimani, Mohsen Mahdavi Adeli, Farshad Zamani, Hamid Haghshenas Gorgani
Summary: This research investigates a rotary disk with variable cross-section and incompressible hyperelastic material with functionally graded properties in large hyperelastic deformations. The changes in cross-section and material properties are expressed using a power relation, with (m) representing the changes in cross-section and (n) representing the manner of changes in material properties. The constants used for hyperelastic material have been obtained from experimental data. The obtained equations have been solved for different m, n, and angular velocity values, and the values of radial stresses, tangential stresses, and elongation have been compared. The results show that m and n have a significant impact on disk behavior, and the expected behavior of the disk can be obtained by an optimal selection of these two parameters.
STEEL AND COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nasim Khosravani, Vahid Ahmadi, Ali Kakanejadifard, Mohsen Adeli
Summary: This study synthesized a thermosensitive two-dimensional polymeric network that can efficiently load antibiotics and has good antibacterial activity and drug delivery performance.
JOURNAL OF NANOSTRUCTURE IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Sajjad Reyhani Haghighi, Vahid Hosseininaveh, Khalil Talebi, Reza Maali-Amiri, Lukasz L. Stelinski
Summary: Induced host plant resistance using salicylic acid can enhance plants' defense against sap-sucking insects, but interactions with drought-stressed pistachio seedlings and common pistachio psylla are complex. The study found that salicylic acid treatment can increase plant resistance to psyllids by activating defensive enzymes and other metabolites.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
