Synthesis and characterization of Zn3Mn0.5Li0.2Ti4−xCexO12 nanostructures: spectroscopic and electrochemical insights for enhanced storage performance
Applied Physics A,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
131(3)
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Language: Английский
Impedance Spectroscopy and Antimicrobial Activity in ZnO–Cellulose/Chitosan@Cu2+ Wavy‐Like Nanocomposites Formed via Semi‐Dissolved Chitosan Templating
Amel Mohamed Abouelnaga
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Polymers for Advanced Technologies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
36(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
In
this
study,
an
advanced
approach
to
synthesizing
wavy
ZnO–cellulose/chitosan@Cu
2+
nanocomposites
with
improved
functionality
and
conductivity
was
semi‐dissolving
chitosan
as
a
dual‐functionality
template.
The
template
method
uses
form
semi‐porous
structures
ethylene
glycol
the
solvent
crystallization
agent
for
hybrid
nanostructures.
surface
morphology,
stability,
conductive
nano‐nanostructures
significantly
improve
microstructural,
electrical,
antimicrobial
properties
of
Cu‐doped
ZnO–cellulose/chitosan
formed
composite
morphology
thermal
are
characterized
by
thermogravimetric
analysis
(TGA)
field
emission
scanning
electron
microscope
(SEM–EDX).
revealed
that
nanostructures
exhibited
steady‐state
plateau
at
low
frequencies,
which
represents
DC
conductivity,
while
transferred
frequency‐dependent
increase
higher
frequencies
due
hopping
conduction
mechanism,
Ac
conductivity.
impedance
spectroscopy
represented
Cole–Cole
indicated
non‐Debye
relaxation
processes.
equivalent
circuit
parameters
estimated
different
samples
showed
segmental
capacitance
(C1)
resistance
(R1)
values
ranging
from
4.5665
×
10
−11
F
2.3882
−10
4.9
6
Ω
5.244
5
Ω,
Cu
concentration
increased
zero
(A0)
4
mol%(A2),
respectively.
activity
using
Well
diffusion
technique.
demonstrated
inhibition
zone
diameters
19
31
mm
against
various
microorganisms,
including
30
Aspergillus
fumigatus
28
Escherichia
coli
A3
(6
mol%
).
These
findings
suggest
can
be
utilized
in
biomedical
fields
such
wound
dressings,
environmental
conservation,
food
packaging,
coatings.
Language: Английский
Synthesis and Characterization of Coenzyme Q10 onto Nanoporous Calcium Silicate-Based Systems for Wound Healing
H. Ismail,
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Doaa Ahmed El-Setouhy,
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Basant A. Habib
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et al.
ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 083010 - 083010
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
This
study
explores
the
microstructure,
spectroscopic,
and
bonding
arrangements
within
bioactive
calcium
silicate
magnesium
systems
loaded
with
different
values
(1–2.5
wt%)
Coenzyme
(CoQ
10
)
ratios,
synthesized
using
sol-gel
processes.
The
investigation
utilizes
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
transmission
electron
microscopy,
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR)
spectroscopy
to
analyze
samples.
assignment
of
FTIR
bonds,
examining
changes
in
silicate-based
bonds
environment
under
effect
CoQ10
ratio.
observed
frequency
shifts
intensity
variations
linked
composition,
are
attributed
a
reduction
local
symmetry
resulting
from
introducing
oxides
CoQ
silica
network.
XRD
results
contribute
valuable
insights
into
structural
role
materials
,
thereby
enhancing
our
understanding
release
process.
Approval
drug
loading
both
nanosystems
was
recognized
by
bands,
particle
distribution,
valuation
activity
showed
two
nanoparticles.
Additionally,
wound
healing
studies
revealed
biocompatibility
response
Language: Английский
Protein Purification Using Chitosan‐Modified Polyacrylonitrile Membranes
Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 20, 2024
ABSTRACT
Protein
purification
is
essential
for
biomedical
and
industrial
applications,
but
current
methods
often
face
challenges
like
low
efficiency,
high
cost,
limited
selectivity.
To
overcome
these
drawbacks,
we
developed
electrospun
polyacrylonitrile
(PAN)
membranes
with
chitosan
(Cs)
evaluated
their
ability
to
capture
bovine
serum
albumin
(BSA)
immunoglobulin
G
(IgG)
from
aqueous
solutions.
Comparing
PAN/Cs
pristine
PAN
membranes,
showed
Cs
significantly
enhances
BSA
adsorption.
The
were
characterized
using
scanning
electron
microscopy,
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
Spectroscopy,
tensile
testing,
surface
area
analysis,
energy‐dispersive
X‐ray
spectroscopy,
contact
angle
measurements.
exhibited
smooth,
uniform
fibers
averaging
0.454
μm
in
diameter.
maximum
adsorption
capacity
()
was
75.61
mg
g
−1
21.17
PAN,
while
IgG,
28.83
19.77
PAN.
SDS‐PAGE
electrophoresis
confirmed
that
the
eluted
proteins
maintained
quality
integrity.
Elution
efficiency
of
reached
89.13%
62.16%
IgG.
Additionally,
selectively
captured
IgG
when
co‐dissolved
These
results
position
as
promising
materials
efficient,
cost‐effective,
selective
protein
purification,
potential
applications
both
fields.
Language: Английский