Biogenesis, characterization, and applications of Spirulina selenium nanoparticles
Microbial Cell Factories,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Abstract
Background
Nowadays,
researchers
are
attracted
to
the
phyco-synthesis
of
selenium
nanoparticles
(SeNPs)
for
biotechnological
and
medical
applications
as
they
possess
many
advantages
such
safety,
nutritional
value,
easy
biodegradation
than
gold,
copper,
silver
nanoparticles.
Spirulina
platensis
is
preferred
microalgae
SeNPs
synthesis
because
it
contains
compounds
that
increase
their
stability
making
them
fit
biomedical
treatments.
Results
The
biosynthesized
(SP-SeNPs)
were
spherical
crystalline,
with
a
diameter
65
nm
net
charge
-16.7
mV.
Furthermore,
surrounded
by
active
groups
responsible
stability.
DPPH
radical
scavenging
test
assessed
antioxidant
efficacy
SP-SeNPs
exposed
inhibition
79.234%
at
100
µM
dosage.
ABTS
H
2
O
assay
dose-dependent
recording
IC50
50.69
116.18
µg/ml,
respectively.
antibacterial
was
investigated
against
13
G-negative
&
G-positive
bacteria.
study
demonstrated
had
antibiofilm
efficiencies
tested
strains
MBC
286–333
µg/ml.
highest
percentages
biofilm
recorded
Bacillus
subtilis
Klebsiella
pneumoniae,
ratios
78.8
69.9%,
prepared
SP-SeNPS
efficiently
suppressed
fungi
growth
MIC
(350
µg/ml)
MFCs
(480–950
µg/ml).
Most
notably,
biogenic
effectively
extended
clot
formation
period
170.4
S
prothrombin
time
(PT)
195.6
activated
partial
thromboplastin
(aPTT).
reduced
cell
viability
breast
adenocarcinoma
(MCF-7)
ovarian
cancer
(SKOV-3)
lines
percentage
17.6009%
14.9484%
concentration
ug/ml,
Moreover,
could
alleviate
inflammation
in
RAW
264.7
macrophages
reduction
8.82%
Nitric
oxide
concentration.
Conclusion
investigation
findings
reveal
hopeful
antimicrobial,
anti-tumor,
anticoagulant,
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory
factor
can
be
applied
cures.
Language: Английский
Rapid Degradation of Organic Dyes by Nanostructured Gd2O3 Microspheres
Applied Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(1), P. 1 - 1
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Pollution
of
freshwater
by
synthetic
organic
dyes
is
a
major
concern
due
to
their
high
toxicity
and
mutagenicity.
In
this
study,
the
degradation
Congo
red
(CR)
malachite
green
(MG)
was
investigated
using
nanostructured
Gd2O3.
It
prepared
coprecipitation
method,
gadolinium
nitrate
concentrated
formic
acid,
with
subsequent
calcination
at
600
°C.
Its
morphology
corresponds
hollow
porous
microspheres
size
between
0.5
7.5
μm.
The
optical
bandgap
energy
determined
Tauc
giving
4.8
eV.
evaluated
UV-vis
spectroscopy,
which
revealed
that
dissociative
adsorption
(in
dark)
played
key
role.
explained
cleavage
fragmentation
molecules
hydroxyl
radicals
(•OH),
superoxide
(•O2−)
other
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
produced
on
surface
For
CR,
percentage
~56%,
through
adsorption,
while
UV
light
photocatalysis
increased
it
~65%.
MG,
these
values
were
~78%
~91%,
respectively.
difference
in
percentages
terms
isoelectric
point
solid
(IEPS)
Gd2O3
electrical
charge
dyes.
FTIR
XPS
spectra
provided
evidence
role
ROS
dye
degradation.
Language: Английский
Analysis of Tetracycline Modification Based on g-C3N4 Photocatalytic Degradation
Inorganics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 77 - 77
Published: March 7, 2025
To
address
challenges
in
antibiotic
wastewater
treatment,
we
synthesized
a
series
of
graphitic
carbon
nitride
(g-C3N4)-based
photocatalysts
(BCN,
PCN,
TCN,
BTCN,
and
TCNE-modified
PTCN)
via
defect
engineering.
TCNE
modification
disrupted
the
triazine
ring-bridging
amino
network
PTCN,
forming
porous
structure
with
enhanced
specific
surface
area
validated
by
SEM/TEM
while
retaining
graphene-like
framework
confirmed
XRD/FTIR.
Photoluminescence
(PL)
analysis
revealed
prolonged
photogenerated
carrier
lifetime
improved
separation
efficiency
achieving
89.10%
degradation
chlortetracycline
hydrochloride
under
visible
light—1.65-fold
higher
than
pristine
g-C3N4.
Mechanistic
studies
identified
superoxide
radicals
(•O2−)
as
dominant
active
species,
generated
O2
activation
at
sites
efficient
electron-hole
utilization.
Optimized
conditions
enabled
PTCN
to
maintain
high
activity
across
broad
pH
range
retain
82.59%
after
five
cycles.
This
work
advances
defect-engineered
photocatalyst
design
for
adaptable,
high-performance
degradation,
offering
practical
insights
remediation.
Language: Английский
Microbial Nanoparticles in Biological Plant Protection
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(6), P. 2492 - 2492
Published: March 11, 2025
Nanoparticles
are
small
structures
that
differ
in
terms
of
their
shape
and
composition;
high
surface-to-volume
ratio
is
responsible
for
unique
properties
make
them
perfect
mediators
the
delivery
substances.
do
not
only
include
metallic
spheres
but
also
complex
polysaccharides
capsule
viruses
or
bacterial
protein
complexes
(which
can
be
considered
bionanoparticles),
which
1–100
nm
size.
Although
nanoparticles
most
widely
studied
from
medical
perspectives,
potential
applications
almost
limitless.
One
such
promising
use
functional
plant
protection
against
diseases.
precise
decreases
need
other
chemical
compounds,
thanks
to
increased
product
stability
a
target
site,
production
often
burdened
by
large
quantities
toxic
wastes.
This
problem
limited
if
we
apply
bioreactor
green
synthesis
method,
includes
with
microorganisms.
Bacteria
produce
internally,
externally,
producing
metabolites
used
nanoparticle
directly,
e.g.,
surfactants,
indirectly
as
reducing
agents
metal
production.
Regardless
source
nanoparticles,
they
processes
disease/pathogen
detection
disease
suppression.
The
endless
variety
materials
possible
modifications
subjected
makes
it
impossible
predict
how
will
future.
Nevertheless,
this
study,
would
like
turn
attention
fact
although
viewed
synthetic
structures,
ever-present
microbial
world
play
an
important
part
intermicrobial
interactions.
As
usefulness
has
been
tested
over
years
co-evolution,
may
useful
look
future
directions
fascinating
technology.
Language: Английский
Novel experimental and theoretical study on the synthesis and use of microalgae-derived silver nanomaterials for water purification
Journal of Water Process Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
69, P. 106831 - 106831
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
Language: Английский
Novel Synthesis of Polystyrenesulfonate@AC Based on Olive Tree Leaves Biomass for the Photo-Degradation of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(23), P. 3321 - 3321
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
Water
pollution
poses
significant
environmental
challenges,
particularly
from
dyes
used
in
various
industrial
processes.
Effective
removal
methods
are
essential
to
mitigate
their
impact
on
aquatic
environments.
Activated
carbon
(AC)
is
widely
for
its
adsorption
properties,
and
further
modifications
can
enhance
efficiency.
In
this
study,
we
developed
polystyrene
sulfonate-modified
activated
(AC@PSS)
using
a
facile
efficient
method
improve
the
photo-degradation
of
methylene
blue
(MB)
The
modification
enhanced
carbon’s
surface
features
adsorption,
improving
photocatalytic
activity.
photocatalysts
were
characterized
XRD,
SEM,
FTIR,
TGA.
Based
Tauc’s
equation,
band
gap
value
AC@PSS
was
4.0
eV.
efficacy
catalyst
assessed
by
studying
degradation
MB
dye
under
UV-rich
solar
irradiation.
influence
variables
such
as
pH
(2–12),
reaction
time
(0–160
min),
dosage
(20–80
mg),
concentration
(10–300
mg/L)
investigated.
demonstrated
impressive
98%
160
min
at
11,
temperature
25
°C,
dose
60
mg,
initial
content
10
mg/L.
superior
performance
could
be
due
effective
separation
photogenerated
electron
holes.
Accordingly,
affected
photo-produced
radical
•OH.
Finally,
conclude
that
synthesizing
highly
dye.
Language: Английский
Silver CVD and ALD Precursors: Synthesis, Properties, and Application in Deposition Processes
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(23), P. 5705 - 5705
Published: Dec. 3, 2024
This
review
summarized
the
developments
in
field
of
volatile
silver
complexes,
which
can
serve
as
precursors
gas-transport
reactions
for
production
thin
films
and
metal
nanoparticles
via
chemical
vapor
deposition
(CVD)
atomic
layer
(ALD).
Silver-based
are
widely
used
various
high-tech
fields,
including
medicine.
For
effective
use
CVD
ALD
processes,
properties
must
be
balanced
terms
volatility,
thermal
stability,
reactivity.
In
this
review,
we
focus
on
synthesis
comprehensive
analysis
structural
characteristics
most
promising
classes
well
organometallic
compounds.
Following
specifics
chemistry,
some
features
their
selection,
several
key
directions
to
improving
efficiency
material
also
discussed.
Language: Английский