Alginate Silver Nanoparticles and Their Effect on Sperm Parameters of the Domestic Rabbit DOI Creative Commons

Miłosz Rutkowski,

Anna Grzesiakowska, Marta Kuchta‐Gładysz

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Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(6), P. 2230 - 2230

Published: March 7, 2024

Silver nanoparticles possess valuable physical, chemical, and biological properties, rendering them widely applied as bioactive agents in the industry. Nonetheless, their influence on natural environment living organisms remains unclear. Therefore, this study aims to investigate impact of polymer composites containing silver sperm cells. The nanosilver were chemically synthesized, employing sodium alginate stabilizer. reducing employed solutions comprising borohydride xylose. concentration obtained after synthesis was 100 parts per million. examined species rabbit assessed through elucidation toxicity profile, comet test, analysis morphological characteristics animal results demonstrate a twofold infused with domestic when chemical using two (xylose borohydride) at 10 ppm concentration. test showed no harmful effect DNA integrity by tested compounds. Twenty-four-hour exposure spermatozoa nanoparticles, xylose borohydride, induced significant secondary changes structure male reproductive These findings indicate potential nanoparticles.

Language: Английский

Environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, and ecotoxicology of heavy metals DOI
Great Iruoghene Edo, Princess Oghenekeno Samuel, Gift Onyinyechi Oloni

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Chemistry and Ecology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 40(3), P. 322 - 349

Published: Jan. 22, 2024

Heavy metals, pervasive in the environment due to natural processes and human activities, pose substantial threats ecosystems health. This study aims delve into sources, contamination pathways waters, subsequent bioaccumulation of heavy metals across various organisms. The overview encompasses an exploration environmental persistence, dynamics, ecotoxicological impacts these metals. Methodologically, this research undertakes a comprehensive review synthesizing existing literature studies on metal contamination, mechanisms, ecotoxicity. Key findings highlight protracted persistence perpetuating significant ecological balance well-being. Notably, transfer through food chains culminates their diverse organisms, raising concerns about potential toxicity, including exposure. discussion underscores imperative nature assessing pollution its ramifications Emphasizing essential role bioindicators biomarkers, article elucidates significance evaluating metal-induced stressors impact both biota populations. contributes nuanced understanding advocating for proactive measures monitoring mitigating deleterious effects

Language: Английский

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Green synthesis of AgNPs from leaves extract of Saliva Sclarea, their characterization, antibacterial activity, and catalytic reduction ability DOI
Shahab Khan, Ihsan Ullah,

Hamayun Khan

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Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 238(5), P. 931 - 947

Published: Jan. 9, 2024

Abstract Several technologies are employed for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles, each technique has advantages and disadvantages, best relies on application at hand, required qualities size product. But in this article green were followed. In research, AgNPs synthesized using Salvia Sclarea leaf extract synthetic routes. The nanoparticles examined UV–vis spectroscopy, powder XRD, SEM, FT-IR. Here three different type biosynthesized, AgNPs-1, AgNPs-2, AgNPs-3 (where composition AgNO 3 6:1, 10:1 14:1 respectively). catalytic ability 1–3 was determine reduction nitro-compounds into corresponding amines, where AgNPs-2 found efficient reductive catalyst. Moreover, antibacterial activities checked against both gram-positive ( Bacillus Suntilis ) gram-negative bacteria Klebsiella pneumoniae . Upon increasing Ag contents mode. Which open new era knowledge further consideration.

Language: Английский

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Life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis of nanotechnology-based wastewater treatment: Status, challenges and future prospectives DOI

Shally Pandit,

Nisha Yadav, Pragati Sharma

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Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 105567 - 105567

Published: May 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Green Synthesis and Characterization of Biologically Synthesized and Antibiotic-Conjugated Silver Nanoparticles followed by Post-Synthesis Assessment for Antibacterial and Antioxidant Applications DOI Creative Commons

Mehwish Mohy U Din,

Andleeb Batool,

Raja Shahid Ashraf

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ACS Omega, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(17), P. 18909 - 18921

Published: April 15, 2024

The paper presents the antibacterial and antioxidant activities of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) when conjugated with two antibiotics levofloxacin ciprofloxacin as well biologically synthesized from Moringa oleifera Curcuma longa. Leaves powder were used in green synthesis nanoparticles. Ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for characterization Comparison their AgNPs was also studied activity. Moringa-AgNPs, turmeric-AgNPs, levofloxacin-AgNPs, ciprofloxacin-AgNPs confirmed by UV spectroscopy. An absorption peak value 400–450 nm observed, light to dark brown color indicated AgNPs. Moringa-AgNPs revealed high activity (80.3 ± 3.14) among all Lev-AgNPs displayed highest zone inhibition Staphylococcus aureus, while Escherichia coli, Cip-AgNPs showed Furthermore, using methods exhibit efficient antimicrobial against food-borne pathogens. Biologically exhibited E. coli (13.73 0.46 Tur-AgNPs 13.53 0.32 Mor-AgNPs) S. aureus (14.16 0.24 13.36 0.77 a diffusion method significant shrinkage damage bacterial cell wall, whereas antibiotic-conjugated compared 14.4 0.37 13.93 0.2 13.3 0.43 14.33 0.12 aureus. enhanced efficiency is attributed increased surface area larger particles. Conjugation different functional groups contributes improved reactivity, creating active sites catalytic reactions. Additionally, precise control over size shape green-synthesized further augments antibiotic activities.

Language: Английский

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Nanoparticles in drinking water: Assessing health risks and regulatory challenges DOI
Gagandeep Singh, Neelam Thakur, Rakesh Kumar

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The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 949, P. 174940 - 174940

Published: July 22, 2024

Language: Английский

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Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC): an updated review of its properties, polymerization, modification, recycling, and applications DOI
Great Iruoghene Edo, Winifred Ndudi,

Ali B. M. Ali

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Journal of Materials Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 59(47), P. 21605 - 21648

Published: Nov. 27, 2024

Language: Английский

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Adsorption and photodegradation of organic contaminants by silver nanoparticles: isotherms, kinetics, and computational analysis DOI
N. Eddy, Rajni Garg, Rishav Garg

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Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 196(1)

Published: Dec. 19, 2023

Language: Английский

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Recent Advances in the Adsorption of Different Pollutants from Wastewater Using Carbon-Based and Metal-Oxide Nanoparticles DOI Creative Commons
Shahabaldin Rezania, Negisa Darajeh, Parveen Fatemeh Rupani

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Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(24), P. 11492 - 11492

Published: Dec. 10, 2024

In recent years, nanomaterials have gained special attention for removing contaminants from wastewater. Nanoparticles (NPs), such as carbon-based materials and metal oxides, exhibit exceptional adsorption capacity antimicrobial properties wastewater treatment. Their unique properties, including reactivity, high surface area, tunable functionalities, make them highly effective adsorbents. They can remove organics, inorganics, pharmaceuticals, medicine, dyes by mechanisms. this review, the effectiveness of different types NPs, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene-based nanoparticles (GNPs), quantum dots (CQDs), nanofibers (CNFs), nanospheres (CNSs), copper oxide (CuO), zinc (ZnO), iron (Fe2O3), titanium (TiO2), silver (Ag2O), in removal has been comprehensively evaluated. addition, their synthesis methods, physical, chemical, biological, described. Based on findings, CNPs 75 to 90% pollutants within two hours, while MONPs 60% 99% dye 150 min, except NPs. For future studies, integration NPs into existing treatment systems development novel are recommended. Hence, potential is promising, but challenges related environmental impact toxicity must be considered.

Language: Английский

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Green Synthesis of the Effectively Environmentally Safe Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer for the Removal of Hazardous Industrial Wastes Using Two Different Methods DOI Open Access
Doaa Ahmed, Morsy Ahmed El‐Apasery, Amal Aly

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Polymers, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(13), P. 2865 - 2865

Published: June 28, 2023

Untreated wastewater pollution causes environmental degradation, health issues, and ecosystem disruption. Geopolymers offer sustainable, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional cement-based materials for solidification removal. In this study, we investigate how containing organic inorganic pollutants can be removed using geopolymer mixes based on metakaolin incorporation with cement kiln dust as an material. The present investigation compares the efficacy of two different techniques (solidification adsorption) reducing dye contaminants heavy metals from a dust. This study investigated adsorption capacity incorporating ratios (20% 40% by weight) (MC1 MC2) reactive black 5 dyeing bath effluent (RBD) only in combination 1200 mg/L Pb2+ Cd2+, each separately, aqueous solutions under parameters. results technique prepared mixes, MC1 MC2, show that has higher activity than MC2 toward both alone Cd2+ ions separately. also looked at mix stabilize solidify its metal individually inside matrix time intervals up 60 days water curing room temperature. formed during process was analyzed FTIR, SEM, XRD examine phases hydration products formed. showed effectively adsorbs, stabilizes, solidifies dying days, even high concentrations. On other hand, increase mechanical properties when increased days. According our findings, type developed 20 wt.% potential employed treatment because it good mixture Our have significant implications remediation efforts, they sustainable solution managing hazardous waste materials.

Language: Английский

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Preparation and characterization of graphene oxide quantum dots/silver nanoparticles and investigation of their antibacterial effects DOI Creative Commons
Büşra Oktay, Azime Erarslan, Cem Bülent Üstündağ

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Materials Research Express, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(1), P. 015603 - 015603

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract Water, constituting 75% of Earth and vital for sustaining life, faces global contamination challenges, causing approximately 2 million annual deaths from waterborne diseases, as reported by the World Health Organization. Technological strides in water purification leverage antibacterial materials to combat this issue. At forefront is silver nanoparticles (AgNP), renowned antimicrobial efficacy. Their action involves damaging bacterial cells hindering metabolism, structural physiological alterations microbial membranes. Graphene oxide (GO) emerges a potent biocide, when combined with AgNP, it enhances activity. The resulting composite, known graphene quantum dots (GOQD), exhibits photocatalytic behavior exposed sunlight or UV rays, generating reactive oxygen species (ROS). This synergistic particularly GOQD/AgNP combination, proves effective eliminating bacteria fungi water. In recent study, GOQD was synthesized, combination prepared. Structural analyses, utilizing techniques such FTIR, Zeta sizer, TEM, revealed heightened activity increasing AgNP ratios. samples formed inhibition zones 11.75 mm, 10 9.88 mm against pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) , Salmonella typhi (S. typhi) Staphylococcus aureus aureus) respectively. Notably, composite demonstrated effect, showcasing its potential widespread applications. material holds promise deployment drinking treatment plants storage tanks, ensuring safety consumption. Beyond purification, composite’s properties hint at significant medical industrial realms, marking crucial step toward safeguarding sources enhancing public health.

Language: Английский

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