ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(10), P. 6020 - 6058
Published: May 4, 2021
Ligand
utilization
is
a
necessary
and
powerful
technique
for
the
colloidal
synthesis
of
nanoparticles
(NPs)
with
controllable
sizes
regulated
morphologies.
For
catalysis
applications,
it
commonly
believed
that
surface
ligands
on
metal
NPs
block
active
catalytic
sites
reduce
activity.
Nevertheless,
since
2010,
an
increasing
number
research
groups
have
demonstrated
unexpected
benefits
improve
activity
and/or
selectivity.
These
can
be
ascribed
to
construction
inorganic–organic
interface,
through
which
series
factors,
such
as
steric,
electronic,
solubility
effects,
utilized
produce
favorable
changes
interfacial
environment.
Considering
tremendous
developments
in
this
emerging
field,
compile
comprehensive
systematic
overview
recent
advances.
In
Review,
we
summarize
critical
impacts
heterogeneous
nanocatalysis.
First,
introduce
vital
roles
colloid
syntheses
shapes.
Second,
detrimental
effects
nanocatalysis
are
described
basis
traditional
views.
Third,
strategies
ligand
removal
reviewed
compared.
Fourth,
has
been
conducted
past
decade,
three
main
beneficial
(steric,
solubility)
classified
discussed.
each
effect,
possible
corresponding
mechanism
presented,
typical
examples
provided.
Recent
advances
regarding
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
regulation
coverage
dedicated
explaining
ligand-promotion
searching
optimal
nanocatalysts.
Fifth,
stabilities
cutting-edge
ligand-capped
nanocatalysts
before
after
reactions
Finally,
highlight
remaining
challenges
propose
future
perspectives.
Although
much
progress
achieved,
activities
multifaceted
still
debatable.
We
hope
Review
will
deepen
readers'
understanding
actual
catalysis.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
120(21), P. 11900 - 11955
Published: April 3, 2020
Manipulating
metal
atoms
in
a
controllable
way
for
the
synthesis
of
materials
with
desired
structure
and
properties
is
holy
grail
chemical
synthesis.
The
recent
emergence
single
atomic
site
catalysts
(SASC)
demonstrates
that
we
are
moving
toward
this
goal.
Owing
to
maximum
efficiency
atom-utilization
unique
structures
properties,
SASC
have
attracted
extensive
research
attention
interest.
prerequisite
scientific
practical
applications
fabricate
highly
reactive
stable
on
appropriate
supports.
In
review,
various
synthetic
strategies
summarized
concrete
examples
highlighting
key
issues
methods
stabilize
supports
suppress
their
migration
agglomeration.
Next,
discuss
how
conditions
affect
catalytic
before
ending
review
by
prospects
challenges
as
well
further
researches
SASC.
Arabian Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
12(8), P. 3576 - 3600
Published: Nov. 25, 2015
The
nature
acts
like
a
large
"bio-laboratory"
comprising
of
plants,
algae,
fungi,
yeast,
etc.
which
are
composed
biomolecules.
These
naturally
occurring
biomolecules
have
been
identified
to
play
an
active
role
in
the
formation
nanoparticles
with
distinct
shapes
and
sizes
thereby
acting
as
driving
force
for
designing
greener,
safe
environmentally
benign
protocols
synthesis
nanoparticles.
present
review
targets
comparative
biogenic
mechanisms
using
algae
waste
materials
(agro
presence
biomolecules).
use
not
only
reduces
cost
but
also
minimizes
need
hazardous
chemicals
stimulates
'green
synthesis'.
It
focuses
on
computational
aspects
binding
some
applications
biosynthesized
biomedical,
catalysis
biosensors
fields.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
6(14), P. 9709 - 9722
Published: March 30, 2021
In
the
present
work,
bioaugmented
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO-NPs)
were
prepared
from
aqueous
fruit
extracts
of
Myristica
fragrans.
The
ZnO-NPs
characterized
by
different
techniques
such
as
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR)
spectroscopy,
ultraviolet
(UV)
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
transmission
(TEM),
dynamic
light
scattering
(DLS),
and
thermogravimetric
analysis
(TGA).
crystallites
exhibited
a
mean
size
41.23
nm
measured
via
XRD
highly
pure,
while
SEM
TEM
analyses
synthesized
NPs
confirmed
their
spherical
or
elliptical
shape.
functional
groups
responsible
for
stabilizing
capping
using
FTIR
analysis.
ζ-size
ζ-potential
reported
66
−22.1
mV,
respectively,
DLS
technique
can
be
considered
moderate
stable
colloidal
solution.
Synthesized
used
to
evaluate
possible
antibacterial,
antidiabetic,
antioxidant,
antiparasitic,
larvicidal
properties.
found
active
against
bacterial
strains
both
coated
with
antibiotics
alone.
Klebsiella
pneumoniae
was
most
sensitive
strain
(27
±
1.73)
imipinem
(26
1.5).
displayed
outstanding
inhibitory
potential
enzymes
protein
kinase
(12.23
0.42),
α-amylase
(73.23
α-glucosidase
(65.21
0.49).
Overall,
have
shown
significant
activity
(77.3
1.8)
Aedes
aegypti,
mosquitoes
involved
in
dengue
fever.
Similarly,
tremendous
leishmanicidal
also
observed
promastigote
(71.50
0.70)
amastigote
(61.41
0.71)
forms
parasite.
biosynthesized
excellent
antioxidant
biocompatible
nanomaterials.
Biosynthesized
photocatalytic
agents,
resulting
88%
degradation
methylene
blue
dye
140
min.
Owing
eco-friendly
synthesis,
nontoxicity,
nature,
M.
fragrans
exploited
candidates
biomedical
environmental
applications.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
33(30)
Published: June 18, 2021
Abstract
Advances
in
revolutionary
technologies
pose
new
challenges
for
human
life;
response
to
them,
global
responsibility
is
pushing
modern
toward
greener
pathways.
Molecular
imprinting
technology
(MIT)
a
multidisciplinary
mimic
simulating
the
specific
binding
principle
of
enzymes
substrates
or
antigens
antibodies;
along
with
its
rapid
progress
and
wide
applications,
MIT
faces
challenge
complying
green
sustainable
development
requirements.
With
identification
environmental
risks
associated
unsustainable
MIT,
aspect
termed
has
emerged
developed.
However,
so
far,
no
clear
definition
been
provided
appraise
MIT.
Herein,
implementation
process
chemistry
demonstrated
mnemonic
device
form
an
acronym,
GREENIFICATION,
proposed
present
principles.
The
entire
greenificated
surveyed,
including
element
choice,
polymerization
implementation,
energy
input,
strategies,
waste
treatment,
recovery,
as
well
impacts
these
processes
on
operator
health
environment.
Moreover,
assistance
upgraded
instrumentation
deploying
goals
considered.
Finally,
future
perspectives
are
presented
provide
more
complete
picture
road
map
pave
way
further
development.
Biotechnology Reports,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
25, P. e00427 - e00427
Published: Jan. 31, 2020
Due
to
development
of
bacterial
resistance
the
conventional
antibiotics,
treatment
infections
has
become
a
major
issue
concern.
The
unprescribed
and
uncontrolled
use
antibiotics
lead
rapid
antibiotic
in
strains.
Therefore,
novel
potent
bactericidal
agents
is
great
clinical
importance.
Interestingly,
metallic
nanoparticles
(NPs)
have
been
proven
be
promising
alternative
antibiotics.
NPs
interact
with
important
cellular
organelles
biomolecules
like
DNA,
enzymes,
ribosomes,
lysosomes
that
can
affect
cell
membrane
permeability,
oxidative
stress,
gene
expression,
protein
activation,
enzyme
activation.
Since,
target
multiple
concurrently;
it
becomes
very
difficult
for
bacteria
develop
against
them.
Currently,
there
are
different
physical
chemical
methods
utilized
synthesis.
However,
most
these
processes
costly
potentially
hazardous
living
organisms
environment.
need
an
eco-friendly
cost-effective
method
Recently,
‘green
synthesis’
approaches
gaining
lot
attention.
It
demonstrated
bacteria,
yeast,
fungi,
plant
cells
reduce
inorganic
metal
ions
into
by
their
metabolites.
Both
yield
stability
biogenic
quite
satisfactory.
In
current
article,
we
addressed
green
synthesis
various
reported
till
date
highlighted
modes
mechanisms
antibacterial
properties.
highly
anticipated
could
viable
economical
alternatives
treating
drug
resistant
near
future.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
88(5), P. 2720 - 2726
Published: Jan. 28, 2016
A
simple
and
sensitive
fluorescent
assay
for
detecting
alkaline
phosphatase
(ALP)
based
on
the
inner
filter
effect
(IFE)
has
been
proven,
which
is
conceptually
different
from
previously
reported
ALP
assays.
In
this
sensing
platform,
N-doped
carbon
dots
(CDs)
with
a
high
quantum
yield
of
49%
were
prepared
by
one-pot
synthesis
directly
used
as
fluorophore
in
IFE.
p-Nitrophenylphosphate
(PNPP)
was
employed
to
act
an
substrate,
its
enzyme
catalytic
product
(p-nitrophenol
(PNP))
capable
functioning
powerful
absorber
IFE
influence
excitation
(CDs).
When
presence
ALP,
PNPP
transformed
into
PNP
induced
absorption
band
transition
310
405
nm,
resulted
complementary
overlap
between
CDs.
Because
competitive
absorption,
CDs
significantly
weakened,
resulting
quenching
The
present
IFE-based
strategy
showed
good
linear
relationship
0.01
25
U/L
(R2
=
0.996)
provided
exciting
detection
limit
0.001
(signal-to-noise
ratio
3).
proposed
approach
successfully
applied
serum
samples,
inhibitor
investigation
cell
imaging.
presented
fluorescence
gives
new
insight
development
facile
optical
probe
activity
because
surface
modification
or
linking
receptor
no
longer
required.