ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(15), P. 14761 - 14774
Published: July 27, 2023
Soybean
(Glycine
max)
is
a
crop
of
global
significance
and
has
low
reliance
on
N
fertilizers
due
to
its
biological
nitrogen
fixation
(BNF)
capacity,
which
harvests
ambient
N2
as
critical
ecosystem
service.
BNF
can
be
severely
compromised
by
abiotic
stresses.
Enhancing
increasingly
important
not
only
alleviate
food
insecurity
but
also
reduce
the
environmental
impact
agriculture
decreasing
chemical
fertilizer
inputs.
However,
this
proven
challenging
using
current
genetic
modification
or
bacterial
nodulation
methods.
Here,
we
demonstrate
that
single
application
dose
(10
mg/kg)
molybdenum
disulfide
nanoparticles
(MoS2
NPs)
enhance
soybean
grain
yield
30%,
compared
with
conventional
molybdate
fertilizer.
Unlike
molybdate,
MoS2
NPs
more
sustainably
release
Mo,
then
effectively
incorporated
cofactor
for
synthesis
nitrogenase
molybdenum-based
enzymes
subsequently
BNF.
Sulfur
released
into
biomolecule
synthesis,
particularly
in
thiol-containing
antioxidants.
The
superior
antioxidant
enzyme
activity
NPs,
together
thiol
compounds,
protect
nodules
from
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
damage,
delay
nodule
aging,
maintain
function
longer
term.
multifunctional
nature
makes
them
highly
effective
strategy
plant
tolerance
Given
physicochemical
properties
nanomaterials
readily
modulated,
material
performance
(e.g.,
ROS
capturing
capacity)
further
enhanced
several
strategies.
This
study
thus
demonstrates
nanotechnology
an
efficient
sustainable
approach
enhancing
under
stress
combating
insecurity.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(9)
Published: Oct. 17, 2023
Bacteria-induced
epidemics
and
infectious
diseases
are
seriously
threatening
the
health
of
people
around
world.
In
addition,
antibiotic
therapy
has
been
inducing
increasingly
more
serious
bacterial
resistance,
which
makes
it
urgent
to
develop
new
treatment
strategies
combat
bacteria,
including
multidrug-resistant
bacteria.
Natural
extracts
displaying
antibacterial
activity
good
biocompatibility
have
attracted
much
attention
due
greater
concerns
about
safety
synthetic
chemicals
emerging
drug
resistance.
These
components
can
be
isolated
utilized
as
antimicrobials,
well
transformed,
combined,
or
wrapped
with
other
substances
by
using
modern
assistive
technologies
fight
bacteria
synergistically.
This
review
summarizes
recent
advances
in
natural
from
three
kinds
sources-plants,
animals,
microorganisms-for
applications.
work
discusses
corresponding
mechanisms
future
development
fields.
Progress in Materials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
144, P. 101292 - 101292
Published: April 6, 2024
The
prevalence
of
multidrug-resistant
(MDR)
bacterial
infections
has
emerged
as
a
serious
threat
to
clinical
treatment
and
global
human
health,
become
one
the
most
important
challenges
in
therapy.
Hence,
there
is
an
urgent
need
develop
safe,
effective,
new
antibacterial
strategies
based
on
multifunctional
nanomaterials
for
accurate
detection
MDR
infections.
Chemodynamic
therapy
(CDT)
emerging
therapeutic
strategy
that
uses
Fenton/Fenton-like
metal-based
nanocatalysts
convert
hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2)
into
hydroxyl
radicals
(OH)
destroy
Despite
enormous
potential
CDT,
single
CDT
limitations
such
low
catalytic
efficacy
insufficient
production
H2O2.
In
this
regard,
can
be
combined
with
other
strategies,
photothermal
(PTT),
which
effectively
enhanced
by
PTT
heating
effect.
Thus,
rational
combination
nanoplatform
been
demonstrated
highly
efficient
achieving
better
This
review
summarizes
discusses
latest
advances
photothermal-enhanced
(PT/CDT)
infection
theranostics
well
advantages,
challenges,
future
research
directions
applications,
will
inspire
development
PT/CDT
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(25), P. 16184 - 16198
Published: June 12, 2024
Drug-resistant
bacterial
infections
pose
a
serious
threat
to
human
health;
thus,
there
is
an
increasingly
growing
demand
for
nonantibiotic
strategies
overcome
drug
resistance
in
infections.
Mild
photothermal
therapy
(PTT),
as
attractive
antibacterial
strategy,
shows
great
potential
application
due
its
good
biocompatibility
and
ability
circumvent
resistance.
However,
efficiency
limited
by
the
heat
of
bacteria.
Herein,
Cu2O@MoS2,
nanocomposite,
was
constructed
situ
growth
Cu2O
nanoparticles
(NPs)
on
surface
MoS2
nanosheets,
which
provided
controllable
therapeutic
effect
intrinsic
catalytic
properties
NPs,
achieving
synergistic
eradicate
multidrug-resistant
Transcriptome
sequencing
(RNA-seq)
results
revealed
that
process
related
disrupting
membrane
transport
system,
phosphorelay
signal
transduction
oxidative
stress
response
well
system.
Animal
experiments
indicated
Cu2O@MoS2
could
effectively
treat
wounds
infected
with
methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus
aureus.
In
addition,
satisfactory
made
promising
agent.
Overall,
our
highlight
nanocomposite
solution
combating
resistant
bacteria
without
inducing
evolution
antimicrobial
Journal of Composites Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(12), P. 488 - 488
Published: Nov. 26, 2023
For
over
a
century,
enzyme
immobilisation
has
been
proven
to
be
superior
strategy
improve
catalytic
activity
and
reusability
ensure
easy
separation,
operation,
reduced
cost.
Enzyme
allows
for
an
easier
separation
of
the
from
reaction
mixture,
thus
simplifying
downstream
processing.
This
technology
protects
degradation
or
inactivation
by
harsh
conditions,
making
it
more
robust
suitable
used
in
various
applications.
Recent
strategies
methods,
such
as
adsorption,
cross-linking,
entrapment
encapsulation,
covalent
bonding,
were
critically
reviewed.
These
have
shown
promising
results
improving
stability,
activity,
A
recent
development
nanomaterials
agrowaste
renewable
carriers
is
underlined
current
review.
Furthermore,
use
gained
significant
attention
due
their
unique
properties,
high
surface
area,
mass
transfer,
biocompatibility,
sustainability.
materials
offer
outcomes
developing
efficient
sustainable
immobilised
enzymes.
state-of-the-art
better
control
reactions
enhances
reusability,
leading
cost-effective
environmentally
friendly
processes.
The
also
helps
reduce
waste
generation
promote
utilisation
resources,
further
contributing
circular
economy.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
72(3), P. 1756 - 1767
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Antimicrobial
packing
showed
great
potential
in
extending
the
shelf
life
of
food.
However,
developing
a
new
biocomposite
film
with
an
intelligent
and
efficient
antimicrobial
performance
is
still
desirable.
Herein,
Fe-MoOx
encapsulated
curcumin
(Cur)
filled
chitosan-based
composite
(CCF
films)
was
prepared
by
solvent
casting
method.
The
total
color
differences
CCF
films
were
less
than
30%,
satisfactory
surface
color,
transparency,
hydrophobicity,
thermal
stability
also
obtained.
Besides,
UV-light/water/oxygen
barrier
capability
mechanical
properties
enhanced
incorporation
Cur@Fe-MoOx.
Moreover,
photothermal
thermal-controlled
release
ability,
which
endowed
CCF0.15
excellent
antibacterial
toward
E.
coli
(≥99.95%)
S.
aureus
(≥99.96%)
due
to
synergistic
effect.
exhibited
high
cell
viability
5%
hemolysis
even
under
concentration
500
μg
mL–1.
Based
on
those
unique
characteristics,
chosen
for
tangerine
preservation.
could
prolong
at
least
9
days
compared
unpacking
group,
tangerines
maintain
freshness
characteristics
over
24
day
storage
period.
Such
thermal-mediated
proposed
our
work
promising
food
packaging.
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37, P. 14 - 29
Published: March 14, 2024
Multi-drug
resistant
bacterial
infections
pose
a
significant
threat
to
human
health.
Thus,
the
development
of
effective
bactericidal
strategies
is
pressing
concern.
In
this
study,
ternary
heterostructure
(Zn–CN/P-GO/BiS)
comprised
Zn-doped
graphite
phase
carbon
nitride
(g-C3N4),
phosphorous-doped
graphene
oxide
(GO)
and
bismuth
sulphide
(Bi2S3)
constructed
for
efficiently
treating
methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus
aureus
(MRSA)-infected
wound.
Zn
doping-induced
defect
sites
in
g-C3N4
results
reduced
band
gap
(ΔE)
smaller
energy
(ΔEST)
between
singlet
state
S1
triplet
T1,
which
favours
two-photon
excitation
accelerates
electron
transfer.
Furthermore,
formation
an
internal
electric
field
at
heterogeneous
interface
optimizes
charge
transfer
pathway,
inhibits
recombination
electron-hole
pairs,
improves
photodynamic
effect
g-C3N4,
enhances
its
catalytic
performance.
Therefore,
Zn–CN/P-GO/BiS
significantly
augments
production
reactive
oxygen
species
heat
under
808
nm
NIR
(0.67
W
cm−2)
irradiation,
leading
elimination
99.60%
±
0.07%
MRSA
within
20
min.
Additionally,
release
essential
trace
elements
(Zn
P)
promotes
wound
healing
by
activating
hypoxia-inducible
factor-1
(HIF-1)
peroxisome
proliferator-activated
receptors
(PPAR)
signaling
pathways.
This
work
provides
unique
insight
into
rapid
antibacterial
applications
element
doping
excitation.
