Photocatalytic Activity of Selenium Decorated Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanocomposites for Dye Industries Wastewater Remediation

Groundwater for Sustainable Development, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27, P. 101317 - 101317

Published: Aug. 14, 2024

Language: Английский

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Biogenic synthesis of selenium nanoparticles from Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L. and evaluation of their antimicrobial, antioxidant and photocatalytic efficacy

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(12), P. e32499 - e32499

Published: June 1, 2024

Biogenic synthesis of nanoparticles has been established as an environmentally benign and sustainable approach. This study emphasizes biosynthesis selenium (SeNPs) utilizing leaf extract Nyctanthes arbor-tritis L., well known for its abundant bioactive compounds. Various analytical techniques were employed characterization synthesized SeNPs. X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectroscopy confirmed the crystalline structure revealed average size SeNPs to be 44.57 nm. Additionally, UV–Vis successful by validating surface plasmon resonance (SPR) properties FTIR analysis data different bonds their corresponding functional groups responsible stability DLS zeta that 116.5 nm sized stable in nature. Furthermore, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) validated spherical morphology with a range 60–80 Inductively coupled plasma-optical (ICP-OES) determined concentration obtained colloidal solution. Antioxidant activity was evaluated employing DPPH H2O2 assay, effective antioxidant agent. antimicrobial potential against panel Gram-positive Gram-negative bacteria found at higher also exhibited strong anti-biofilm while various biofilm producing like Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis Klebsiella pneumonia. The cytotoxicity bio-synthesized HEK 293 cell line, minimal toxicity even 100 μg/mL 65% viable cells. dye degradation which indicated excellent photocatalytic experimental altogether demonstrated significant pathogens, showed efficiency.

Language: Английский

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Molecular docking analysis of mosquito ribosomal protein in selenium nanoparticle bio-synthesis: Implications for pest and pathogen mitigation

Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 105602 - 105602

Published: June 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Optimization of fermentation parameters to improve the biosynthesis of selenium nanoparticles by Bacillus licheniformis F1 and its comprehensive application

BMC Microbiology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: July 20, 2024

Abstract Background Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) are increasingly gaining attention due to its characteristics of low toxicity, high activity, and stability. Additionally, Bacillus licheniformis , as a probiotic, has achieved remarkable research outcomes in diverse fields such medicine, feed processing, pesticides, attracting widespread attention. Consequently, evaluating the activity probiotics SeNPs is paramount. The utilization synthesize SeNPs, achieving large-scale industrialization, current hotspot field synthesis currently most promising synthetic method. To minimize production costs maximize yield this study selected agricultural by-products that nutrient-rich, cost-effective, readily available culture medium components. This approach not only fulfills industrial requirements but also mitigates impact on downstream processes. Results experimental findings revealed synthesized by B. F1 exhibited spherical morphology with diameters ranging from 110 170 nm demonstrating Both secondary metabolites possessed significant free radical scavenging ability. provide more robust foundation for acquiring large quantities via fermentation F1, key factors were identified through single-factor experiments response surface methodology (RSM) include 2% seed liquid inoculum, temperature 37 ℃, agitation at 180 rpm. critical during optimization process corn powder (11.18 g/L), soybean meal (10.34 NaCl (10.68 g/L). Upon validating optimized conditions medium, can nearly 100.00% 5 mmol/L sodium selenite. Subsequently, pilot-scale verification L fermentor using resulted shortened time, significantly reducing costs. Conclusion In study, efficient probiotic was successfully achieved, leading reduction exploration practical applications strain holds potential provides valuable guidance facilitating industrial-scale implementation microbial SeNPs.

Language: Английский

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Green Synthesis Study: Adsorption of Congo Red Dye with Selenium Nanoparticles Obtained from Prunus Armeniaca L. Leaf Waste

ChemistrySelect, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(37)

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Abstract In this study, it was aimed to remove Congo Red (CR) dye in aqueous solution by biosynthesized Selenium Nanoparticles from Prunus armeniaca L. ( PA L‐SeNPs) leaf wastes green synthesis method. The characteristic structure of L‐SeNPs determined UV‐vis spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive (EDX), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetry‐differential thermal analysis (TGA‐DTA), dynamic light scattering (DLS), zetasizer, and point zero charge (pH pzc ). effects pH, adsorbent amount, time, initial concentration, temperature were investigated batch adsorption studies. 2 different kinetic 4 isotherm models tested error functions for the most suitable model. Accordingly, particle size, crystallinity, pH value average surface as 9.969 nm, 48.50 %, 3.47, −23.6 mV, respectively. Also, removal CR with found Pseudo‐second‐order Freundlich, R values 0.996, where optimum 7.00, maximum capacity calculated 96.59 mgCR/g L‐SeNPs. results obtained show that environmentally friendly low‐cost produced method are a alternative dye.

Language: Английский

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Unveiling the Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Cytotoxic Potential of Selenium Nanoparticles Synthesized with Syzygium cumini Leaf Extract

Journal of Cluster Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 36(2)

Published: Feb. 22, 2025

Language: Английский

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Exploring the multifunctionality of myco-synthesized selenium nanoparticles: biological, docking study and plant growth-promoting perspectives

Frontiers in Microbiology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: March 14, 2025

Selenium is a vital trace mineral that regulates essential physiological functions, and the development of sustainable methods for synthesizing selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) an active area research. This study reported mycosynthesis SeNPs using aqueous extract edible mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus. The synthesized were characterized various analytical techniques, including UV-visible spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). results revealed exhibited spherical morphology with diameter range 72-148 nm, moderate stability zeta potential -10.5 mV, polydispersity index 0.27. myco-synthesized demonstrated potent antioxidant activity DPPH radical scavenging IC50 value 662.1 ± 1.05 μg/mL, comparable to standard Trolox (IC50 = 24.42 0.87 μM). Furthermore, considerable antimicrobial efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus (17 0.02 mm inhibition zone), followed by Escherichia coli (16 1.04 mm) Candida albicans (12 0.3 mm). Additionally, displayed antiviral low-pathogenic coronavirus (229E) strain, selectivity (SI) 5. In agriculture, application at 10 μM significantly increased primary metabolite production in wheat (Triticum aestivum), total soluble sugars reaching 54.32 mg/g proteins increasing 139.66 mg/g, promoting both shoot root growth. comprehensive characterization evaluation provide valuable insights into their multifunctionality, paving way further exploration medicine, environmental applications.

Language: Английский

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Synthesis, characterizations, properties, modifications and applications of zero-dimensional monoelemental selenium nanomaterials

Coordination Chemistry Reviews, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 535, P. 216626 - 216626

Published: March 22, 2025

Language: Английский

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Phycochemistry and pharmacological significance of filamentous cyanobacterium Spirulina sp.

Bioresources and Bioprocessing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: April 3, 2025

Abstract The cyanobacterium , Spirulina sp. is a photosynthetic blue-green alga with essential nutrients, vitamins nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, fatty acids and pigments carotenes; phycocyanins are the significant components having immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory properties, which used in food cosmetics industries. can play an important role human animal nutrition for potential health benefits due to their phycochemical pharmaceutical significance. This study highlights antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antioxidant, nephroprotective, cardioprotective, anticancer, neuroprotective, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory properties. It anti-anemic, antidiabetic, probiotic, anti-malarial, anti-obesity weight loss, anti-genotoxicity, anti-thrombic, radioprotective, detoxifying effects of Pharmaceutical studies indicate it may improve heart add treatment diabetes, obesity loss. major protecting environment by recycling wastewater providing humans animals. supply ingredients aquaculture agricultural feeds, pigments, antioxidants, omega-3 oils, among other wellness products. amino acid greatest qualititavely any plant, even higher than that soybean. Furthermore, could be future antimicrobial drug agent. Graphical

Language: Английский

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The Green Synthesis of Selenium Nanoparticles: A Comprehensive Review on Methodology, Characterization and Biomedical Applications

Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 4054 - 4062

Published: Aug. 26, 2024

The synthesis of nanoparticles has garnered significant attention due to their wide range applications and exceptional properties the toxicity chemicals used in conventional methods, a matter that imposes considerable risks human health environment. As response this issue, eco-friendly alternatives known as green techniques have emerged such selenium (SeNPs) hold great promise biomedical applications. Green which utilizes plants, microorganisms, waste materials offers distinct advantages including precise control over size shape nanoparticles. By carefully optimizing various parameters, approach enables production uniform stable SeNPs. Importantly, eliminates need for hazardous chemicals, thereby reducing environmental pollution potential harm health. process typically involves heating mixture sodium selenite, plant extracts or culturing microorganisms with precursors facilitate formation Various UV-visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometry, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning (SEM) are characterize these Of note, bacterial-mediated SeNPs, achieved through intracellular extracellular processes, effectively reduces ions into To add, type extract plays crucial role andit was found different yield SeNPs properties. Moreover, large body evidence revealed rich stabilizing agents flavonoids alkaloids can reduce SeNPsresulting biocompatible surface. Accordingly, methods employ bacteria sustainability, they allow shapes generation unique tailored These approaches not only cost-effective but also environmentallyfriendly, consistently producing narrow distributions. Despite certain limitations approach, nanoparticle is undeniable.

Language: Английский

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