Biosynthesized ZnO nanoparticle-functionalized fabrics for antibacterial and biocompatibility evaluations in medical applications: A critical review
Materials Today Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
42, P. 102421 - 102421
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Language: Английский
Systematic Simulations of Structural Stability, Phonon Dispersions, and Thermal Expansion in Zinc-Blende ZnO
Devki N. Talwar,
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P. Becla
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Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 308 - 308
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Zinc
oxide
(ZnO)
has
recently
gained
considerable
attention
due
to
its
exceptional
properties,
including
higher
electron
mobility,
good
thermal
conductivity,
high
breakdown
voltage,
and
a
relatively
large
exciton-binding
energy.
These
characteristics
helped
engineers
develop
low
dimensional
heterostructures
(LDHs)-based
advanced
flexible/transparent
nanoelectronics,
which
were
then
integrated
into
management
systems.
Coefficients
of
expansion
αT,
phonon
dispersions
ωj(q→),
Grüneisen
parameters
γjq→
can
play
important
roles
in
evaluating
the
suitability
materials
such
devices.
By
adopting
realistic
rigid-ion
model
quasi-harmonic
approximation,
this
work
aims
report
results
methodical
study
comprehend
structural,
lattice
dynamical,
thermodynamic
behavior
zinc-blende
(zb)
ZnO.
Systematic
calculations
γjq→,
αT
have
indicated
negative
(NTE)
at
T.
Soft
transverse
acoustic
shear
mode
gammas
γTA
critical
points
offered
major
contributions
NTE.
Our
ωj(q→)
ambient
pressure
compare
reasonably
well
with
Raman
scattering
spectroscopy
measurements
first-principles
calculations.
adjusting
layers
positive
expansion,
it
is
possible
create
LDHs
near-zero
αT.
Such
nanostructure
might
experience
minimal
change
T
fluctuations,
making
ideal
for
devices
where
precise
stability
crucial.
Language: Английский
Microwave-Assisted Green Synthesis of Au-Ag Alloy Nanoparticles Using Melaleuca quinquenervia Leaf Extract and Their Pharmacological and Decontamination Activities
Ting-Kang Lin,
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Jyh-Yih Leu,
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Jong‐Tar Kuo
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et al.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(8), P. 4345 - 4345
Published: April 15, 2025
Au
and
Ag
nanoparticles
(NPs)
exhibit
distinct
pharmacological
activities,
cytotoxicity
profiles,
catalytic
properties.
This
study
sought
to
maximize
the
advantages
of
both
metals
while
reducing
production
toxic
byproducts
promoting
rapid
synthesis
Au-Ag
alloy
NPs.
For
this,
we
used
Melaleuca
quinquenervia
leaf
extract
(MQLE)
as
a
capping
agent
alongside
microwave-assisted
green
techniques.
The
physicochemical
properties
biological
activities
synthesized
NPs
were
systematically
evaluated.
Our
findings
confirmed
successful
nearly
spherical
with
an
average
diameter
37
nm,
achieved
within
60
s
irradiation
period.
Energy-dispersive
spectroscopy
(EDS)
revealed
uniform
elemental
composition,
constituting
43.56%
40.21%,
respectively,
alloy.
Thermogravimetric
(TG)
analysis
complete
coating
MQLE.
Owing
these
characteristics,
exhibited
low
(half-maximal
inhibitory
concentration
[IC50]
>
110
mg/L),
strong
antioxidant
activity
(IC50
<
15
reasonable
antimicrobial
efficacy
(minimum
concentration:
2.5–10
considerable
anti-inflammatory
potential
(IC50:
9.45–35.41
promising
wound
healing
capacity
(72.5%
in
24
h),
excellent
performance
(apparent
rate
constant:
0.254–0.654
min−1).
In
conclusion,
rapid,
efficient,
environmentally
friendly
demonstrated
this
holds
promise
for
various
industrial
applications,
particularly
pharmaceutical
therapeutic
development.
Language: Английский
Green Synthesis, Characterization and Pharmaceutical Applications of Biocompatible Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Heliotropium rariflorum Stocks
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(11), P. 1457 - 1457
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
are
safe,
non-toxic,
and
biocompatible.
These
NPs
used
in
food
packaging
materials,
self-cleaning
glass,
ceramics,
deodorants,
sunscreens,
paints,
coatings,
ointments,
lotions,
as
preservatives.
This
study
explored
the
biological
potential
of
ZnO
synthesized
using
Language: Английский