Characterization of Grape Extract-Colored SiO2 Synthesized via the Sol–Gel Method DOI Creative Commons
Marika Fiorentino, Antonio D’Angelo, Luigi Vertuccio

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Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(24), P. 11697 - 11697

Published: Dec. 15, 2024

Numerous studies have focused on the development of active packaging using plastics, but glass-based represents a more sustainable alternative, offering advantages in terms recyclability, durability, and reduced environmental footprint. This study proposes system by incorporating anthocyanins-rich grape extract (GRE) into silica (SiO2) matrix sol–gel method. GRE was added at two concentrations, 5% (S5GRE) 15% (S15GRE). During synthesis, color brightening occurred as anthocyanins shifted to colorless chalcone pseudo-base forms, colorimetric analysis confirmed that hybrid materials retained red hue after gel drying. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) thermogravimetric (TGA/DTG) investigated stability within showed both hybrids formed hydrogen bonds with inorganic matrix. However, S5GRE exhibited better thermal compared S15GRE, possibly due greater proportion being fully entrapped rather than surface-bound. The encapsulation efficiency supported this, showing 98.12% successfully S5GRE, whereas S15GRE only 54.62%. These results indicate that, while exhibits higher allows for faster release, releases less efficiently aggregation

Language: Английский

Physicochemical Characterization of Hydroxyapatite Hybrids with Meloxicam for Dissolution Rate Improvement DOI Creative Commons
Lauretta Maggi, Valeria Friuli, Beatrice Cerea

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Molecules, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 29(11), P. 2419 - 2419

Published: May 21, 2024

Organic–inorganic hybrids represent a good solution to improve the solubility and dissolution rates of poorly soluble drugs whose number has been increasing in last few years. One most diffused inorganic matrices is hydroxyapatite (HAP), which biocompatible osteoconductive material. However, understanding hybrids’ functioning mechanisms many cases limited; thus, thorough physicochemical characterizations are needed. In present paper, we prepared pure Mg-doped with meloxicam, drug pertaining Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS) class II, i.e., low high permeability. The formation was demonstrated by FT-IR, suggested electrostatic interactions between HAP drug. substitution Mg structure mainly produced structural disorder reduction crystallite sizes. surface area increased after doping from 82 103 m2g−1 as well pore volume, justifying slightly amount adsorbed hybrid. Notwithstanding loading on hybrids, solubility, profiles wettability markedly improved respect alone, particularly for doped one, probably due main distribution surface.

Language: Английский

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Effect of Nitric Acid on the Synthesis and Biological Activity of Silica–Quercetin Hybrid Materials via the Sol-Gel Route DOI Creative Commons
Antonio D’Angelo, Marika Fiorentino, Veronica Viola

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Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(12), P. 5268 - 5268

Published: June 18, 2024

The sol-gel technique stands out as a valuable method for synthesizing biomaterials and encapsulating bioactive molecules, offering potential controlled drug release tissue regeneration in biomedical contexts. This study focused on silica (Si)-based hybrid containing 5% quercetin (Q5) using two different approaches: one involving nitric acid catalyst (SiQ5-HNO3) the other being acid-free (SiQ5). Structural characterization Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) UV-vis spectroscopy revealed oxidation processes compromising structural integrity of both systems. However, it was observed that these led to formation oxidized derivatives with distinct structures. Additionally, bioactivity kinetics from matrices were evaluated, showing systems capable forming hydroxyapatite, indicating excellent bioactivity. Furthermore, SiQ5 exhibited higher percentage encapsulated at pH 7.4, representing physiological environment, compared SiQ5-HNO3, drastic reduction 5.0 (cancer environment). Antibacterial efficacy assessment Kirby–Bauer test highlighted greater antibacterial activity SiQ5-HNO3 system against all tested strains. Overall, this research aims advance development more effective various applications, particularly engineering infection control.

Language: Английский

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Characterization of Grape Extract-Colored SiO2 Synthesized via the Sol–Gel Method DOI Creative Commons
Marika Fiorentino, Antonio D’Angelo, Luigi Vertuccio

et al.

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(24), P. 11697 - 11697

Published: Dec. 15, 2024

Numerous studies have focused on the development of active packaging using plastics, but glass-based represents a more sustainable alternative, offering advantages in terms recyclability, durability, and reduced environmental footprint. This study proposes system by incorporating anthocyanins-rich grape extract (GRE) into silica (SiO2) matrix sol–gel method. GRE was added at two concentrations, 5% (S5GRE) 15% (S15GRE). During synthesis, color brightening occurred as anthocyanins shifted to colorless chalcone pseudo-base forms, colorimetric analysis confirmed that hybrid materials retained red hue after gel drying. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) thermogravimetric (TGA/DTG) investigated stability within showed both hybrids formed hydrogen bonds with inorganic matrix. However, S5GRE exhibited better thermal compared S15GRE, possibly due greater proportion being fully entrapped rather than surface-bound. The encapsulation efficiency supported this, showing 98.12% successfully S5GRE, whereas S15GRE only 54.62%. These results indicate that, while exhibits higher allows for faster release, releases less efficiently aggregation

Language: Английский

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