Potential Applications of Rare Earth Metal Nanoparticles in Biomedicine
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(2), P. 154 - 154
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
In
recent
years,
the
world
scientific
community
has
shown
increasing
interest
in
rare
earth
metals
general
and
their
nanoparticles
particular.
Medicine
pharmaceuticals
are
no
exception
this
matter.
review,
we
have
considered
main
opportunities
potential
applications
of
metal
(gadolinium,
europium,
ytterbium,
holmium,
lutetium,
dysprosium,
erbium,
terbium,
thulium,
scandium,
yttrium,
lanthanum,
neodymium,
promethium,
samarium,
praseodymium,
cerium)
biomedicine,
with
data
ranging
from
single
reports
effects
found
vitro
to
numerous
independent
vivo
studies,
as
well
a
number
challenges
for
wider
application.
The
areas
application
metals,
including
future,
diagnosis
treatment
malignant
neoplasms,
therapy
infections,
use
antioxidant
regenerative
properties
nanoparticles.
These
determined
both
by
themselves
need
search
new
approaches
solve
urgent
biomedical
public
health
problems.
Oxide
forms
lanthanides
most
often
used
biomedicine
due
greatest
biocompatibility
nanoscale
size,
providing
penetration
through
biological
membranes.
However,
existing
contradictory
or
insufficient
on
acute
chronic
toxicity
still
make
widespread
difficult.
There
various
modification
methods
(addition
excipients,
creation
nanocomposites,
changing
morphology
particles)
that
can
reduce
these
effects.
At
same
time,
despite
some
representatives
clinical
practice,
further
studies
establish
full
range
pharmacological
toxic
effects,
modify
remain
relevant.
Language: Английский
Enhanced Degradation of Safranin Dye Using Silver/Zinc Oxide Bimetallic Nanoparticles and Dye-Resistant Bacterial Strains from Contaminated Sites: A Comparative Study
S. Shri Ranjini,
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Srimurali Sampath,
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Sumathi C. Samiappan
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et al.
Journal of Cluster Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
36(2)
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Language: Английский
Harnessing wasted mushroom peel aqueous extract for mycogenic synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles for solar photocatalysis and antimicrobial applications
Amr Nassar,
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Ahmed Hamad Alanazi,
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Meshal Alzaid
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et al.
Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 22, 2025
Language: Английский
Preparation and Application of Core–Shell Nanocarbon-Based Slow-Release Foliar Fertilizer
Ting Zhang,
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Xinheng Chen,
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Hongtao Gu
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et al.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(7), P. 565 - 565
Published: April 7, 2025
The
application
of
nanotechnology
offers
a
promising
solution
to
improve
fertilizer
utilization
efficiency
by
mitigating
the
losses
and
volatilization
conventional
fertilizers,
contributing
sustainable
agriculture.
In
this
study,
core–shell
nanocarbon-based
slow-release
foliar
(CN@mSiO2-NH2@Urea@PDA)
was
synthesized
using
nanocarbon
(CN)
as
core,
amino-functionalized
mesoporous
silica
(mSiO2-NH2)
shell,
polydopamine
(PDA)
coating
layer.
BET
analysis
revealed
3.5-fold
1.9-fold
reduction
in
material
porosity
after
PDA
encapsulation,
confirming
successful
synthesis.
controlled-release
performance
enhanced,
with
24%
decrease
release
rate
prolonged
nutrient
delivery
duration.
Hydrophobicity
tests
demonstrated
20°
increase
contact
angle,
indicating
improved
adhesion.
Seed
germination
assays
validated
biosafety,
while
field
trials
showed
69.94%
choy
sum
(Brassica
rapa)
yield,
21.64%
higher
nitrogen
efficiency,
22.21%
reduced
loss.
increased
plant
use
18.37%.
These
findings
highlight
potential
CN@mSiO2-NH2@Urea@PDA
an
advanced
fertilizer,
providing
strategic
approach
promote
nanomaterial
applications
agriculture
enhance
acceptance
functional
fertilizers
among
farmers.
Language: Английский
Ecosynthesis of copper and nickel oxide nanoparticles from Aegle marmelos extract: antimicrobial, antioxidant, and hemolytic activity evaluation
Materials Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
395, P. 138705 - 138705
Published: May 7, 2025
Language: Английский
Hyaluronic acid-PVA loaded with Ag3(PO4)/Sm2O3/CNT by film casting technique: morphology, mechanical, thermal stability, swelling, antibacterial, and cell viability
Polymer Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
Language: Английский
Quantification of the Anti-diabetic Effect of Allium cepa
Amba Esakki,
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Ramya Ramadoss,
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Lakshmi Ananthapadmanabhan
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et al.
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 27, 2024
Allium
cepa,
or
onion,
boosts
numerous
health
benefits,
including
anti-diabetic
effects.
Its
rich
array
of
antioxidants
and
sulfur
compounds
not
only
aids
heart
by
lowering
cholesterol
blood
pressure
but
also
exhibits
anti-inflammatory
properties.
Onion's
antibacterial
antiviral
properties
help
combat
infections,
while
its
like
quercetin
show
promise
in
cancer
prevention.
Additionally,
cepa
supports
respiratory
relieving
coughs
colds
digestion
with
prebiotic
Incorporating
onions
into
a
balanced
diet
can
enhance
overall
well-being,
managing
sugar
levels
individuals
diabetes.
Language: Английский
Onion Peel: A Promising, Economical, and Eco-Friendly Alternative for the Removal of Divalent Cobalt from Aqueous Solutions
Processes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 1263 - 1263
Published: June 19, 2024
There
is
a
growing
need
for
an
economical
and
efficient
method
capable
of
removing
heavy
metals
from
residual
water.
The
current
contribution
aimed
to
evaluate
the
capacity
onion
peel,
abundant
agroindustrial
waste
product,
remove
divalent
cobalt
(Co2+)
aqueous
solutions.
Onion
peel
was
submitted
proximal
chemical
analysis,
various
operational
factors
involved
in
biosorption
were
tested.
most
suitable
temperature
(30
°C),
pH
(7.0),
biosorbent
particle
size
(300–800
µm)
found.
With
initial
Co2+
concentration
380
mg
L−1,
maximum
removal
59.88
g−1
120
min.
pseudo-second
order
Langmuir
models
provided
best
fit
experimental
kinetics
equilibrium
biosorption,
respectively.
thermodynamic
study
evidenced
exothermic,
non-spontaneous,
favorable
reaction
(ΔH0
=
−5.78
kJ
mol−1;
ΔS0
−21.13
J
mol−1
K−1),
suggesting
formation
stable
bonds
biosorbent-Co2+
complex.
carbonyl
hydroxyl
groups
apparently
play
fundamental
role
removal,
electrostatic
attraction,
ion
exchange,
chemisorption
are
principal
mechanisms.
Thus,
by
has
potential
as
economical,
eco-friendly,
efficient,
sustainable
treatment
wastewater.
Language: Английский
A new green catalyst and antimicrobial agent derived from eco-friendly products of camel bones: synthesis and physicochemical characterization
Amr Nassar,
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Wael A. A. Arafa,
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Khulaif Ashammari
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et al.
Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
Language: Английский
Synergistic effect of ZnO nanocomposite of Dodonea viscosa for corrosion inhibition in saline media
Zeitschrift für Naturforschung A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
79(8), P. 823 - 840
Published: May 13, 2024
Abstract
Dodonea
viscosa
-zinc
oxide
(DV-ZnO)
nanocomposite
was
synthesized
and
characterized
using
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR),
thermal
gravimetric
method
(TGA),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
energy
dispersive
spectroscopy
(EDS).
The
most
abundant
compounds
in
the
plant
extract
were
explored
gas
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
(GC-MS).
FTIR
indicated
existence
of
different
functional
groups,
XRD
showed
that
has
hexagonal
wurtzite
shape
ZnO
nanoparticles,
SEM-EDS
a
size
50
nm,
elemental
analysis
depicts
elements
extract,
which
confirms,
along
with
TGA
results,
formation
DV-ZnO
nanocomposite.
synergistic
effect
examined
for
anticorrosion
capabilities
gravimetric,
electrochemical,
surface
methods.
Both
exhibited
corrosion
inhibition
abilities.
However,
incorporation
increased
efficiency
by
20
%.
Weight
loss
electrochemical
methods
concluded
an
80
%
is
due
to
adsorption
inhibitor
on
carbon
steel
surface,
verified
photoelectron
(SEM).
found
follow
both
Langmuir
Temkin
isotherms.
Surface
examination
atomic
force
(AFM)
roughness
decreased
from
sample
submerged
uninhibited
medium
(Sa
=
121.20
nm)
when
adding
22.95
DV
54.73
nm).
Language: Английский