Zinc Oxide Nanostructures: Illuminating the Potential in Biomedical Applications: a Brief Overview
BioNanoScience,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(2), С. 1876 - 1896
Опубликована: Апрель 5, 2024
Язык: Английский
Green Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles and Ag-Doped ZnO Nanocomposite Utilizing Sansevieria trifasciata for High-Performance Asymmetric Supercapacitors
ACS Omega,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 16, 2024
This
study
provides
a
comprehensive
analysis
of
biofabricated
nanomaterial
derived
from
Sansevieria
trifasciata
root
extract,
evaluating
its
structural,
morphological,
and
optical
properties
for
use
in
asymmetric
supercapacitors.
The
comprises
pristine
ZnO
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs)
1%
Ag-doped
nanocomposite
(Ag@ZnO
NC),
synthesized
through
green-assisted
sol–gel
autocombustion
method.
Employing
techniques
such
as
X-ray
diffraction,
ultraviolet–visible
near-infrared,
scanning
electron
microscopy–energy-dispersive
X-rayspectroscopy,
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
Raman
transmission
microscopy,
the
confirms
hexagonal
wurtzite
structure
nanocrystallites
with
spherical
shapes
(30
nm).
Optical
reveals
red
shift
band
gap
Ag
doping,
indicating
improved
conductivity.
material
shows
potential
applications
solar
cells,
optoelectronics,
spintronics,
wastewater
treatment,
high-performance
spectra
validate
phase
identify
intrinsic
defects.
Electrochemical
tests
demonstrate
remarkable
supercapacitive
behavior
94%
capacitance
retention
after
10,000
cycles,
highlighting
promise
advanced
Язык: Английский
Unveiling Methods to Stimulate Plant Resistance against Pathogens
Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
29(5)
Опубликована: Май 14, 2024
Plant
diseases
caused
by
pathogens
pose
significant
threats
to
agricultural
productivity
and
food
security
worldwide.
The
traditional
approach
of
relying
on
chemical
pesticides
for
disease
management
has
proven
be
unsustainable,
emphasizing
the
urgent
need
sustainable
environmentally
friendly
alternatives.
One
promising
strategy
is
enhance
plant
resistance
against
through
various
methods.
This
review
aims
unveil
explore
effective
methods
stimulating
resistance,
transforming
vulnerable
plants
into
vigilant
defenders
pathogens.
We
discuss
both
conventional
innovative
approaches,
including
genetic
engineering,
induced
systemic
(ISR),
priming,
use
natural
compounds.
Furthermore,
we
analyze
underlying
mechanisms
involved
in
these
methods,
highlighting
their
potential
advantages
limitations.
Through
an
understanding
scientists
agronomists
can
develop
novel
strategies
combat
effectively
while
minimizing
environmental
impact.
Ultimately,
this
research
offers
valuable
insights
harnessing
plant’s
innate
defense
paves
way
practices
agriculture.
Язык: Английский
Fungal bioprocessing for circular bioeconomy: Exploring lignocellulosic waste valorization
Mycology: An International Journal on Fungal Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 26
Опубликована: Март 18, 2024
The
rising
global
demand
for
sustainable
and
eco-friendly
practices
has
led
to
a
burgeoning
interest
in
circular
bioeconomy,
wherein
waste
materials
are
repurposed
into
valuable
resources.
Lignocellulosic
waste,
abundant
agricultural
residues
forestry
by-products,
represents
significant
untapped
resource.
This
article
explores
the
potential
of
fungal-mediated
processes
valorisation
lignocellulosic
highlighting
their
role
transforming
these
recalcitrant
bio-based
products.
articles
delve
diverse
enzymatic
metabolic
capabilities
fungi,
which
enable
them
efficiently
degrade
metabolise
materials.
paper
further
highlights
key
fungal
species
mechanisms
involved
breakdown
complex
biomass,
emphasising
importance
understanding
intricate
biochemical
pathways
optimising
conversion
processes.
insights
will
significantly
contribute
advancing
biotechnology
bioeconomy
applications,
fostering
paradigm
shift
towards
more
resource-efficient
environmentally
friendly
approach
management
product
manufacturing.
Язык: Английский
A novel biocontrol agent Bacillus velezensis K01 for management of gray mold caused by Botrytis cinerea
AMB Express,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(1)
Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2023
Gray
mold
is
a
destructive
plant
disease
caused
by
fungal
pathogen
Botrytis
cinerea.
The
use
of
growth
promoting
rhizobacteria
(PGPR)
has
proven
to
be
promising
method
control
this
disease.
Bacillus
velezensis
K01
was
isolated
from
the
rhizosphere
planting
tomatoes.
Strain
range
roles,
including
ability
solubilize
phytate
phosphorus,
stimulate
resistant
response,
and
produce
indoleacetic
acid
(IAA),
protease,
cellulase,
antimicrobial
substances.
found
inhibit
12
phytopathogenic
fungi
5
bacteria.
Specially,
strain
demonstrated
biocontrol
efficiency
over
78%
against
gray
B.
cinerea
on
leaves
fruits
tomato
pepper.
Additionally,
promote
maize
seedlings.
Further
genomic
analysis
revealed
that
belongs
velezensis,
which
consistent
with
phylogenetic
analysis,
average
nucleotide
polymorphism
(ANI),
digital
DNA-DNA
hybridization
(dDDH).
genome
had
size
3,927,799
bp
deduced
3866
predicted
genes,
an
guanine-cytosine
(GC)
content
46.5%.
Based
analyses
secondary
metabolites,
18.4%
annotated
gene
clusters
related
metabolite
synthesis.
annotation
comparative
genomics
identified
several
genes
associated
promotion
environmental
adaption.
These
findings
suggest
potential
serve
as
new
agent
for
management
Язык: Английский
Various Biomimetics, Including Peptides as Antifungals
Biomimetics,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
8(7), С. 513 - 513
Опубликована: Окт. 28, 2023
Biomimetics,
which
are
similar
to
natural
compounds
that
play
an
important
role
in
the
metabolism,
manifestation
of
functional
activity
and
reproduction
various
fungi,
have
a
pronounced
attraction
current
search
for
new
effective
antifungals.
Actual
trends
development
this
area
research
indicate
unnatural
amino
acids
can
be
used
as
such
biomimetics,
including
those
containing
halogen
atoms;
nitrogenous
bases
embedded
nucleic
synthesized
by
fungi;
peptides
imitating
fungal
analogs;
molecules
substrates
numerous
enzymes
quorum-sensing
signaling
fungi
yeast,
etc.
Most
parts
review
devoted
analysis
semi-synthetic
synthetic
antifungal
their
targets
action.
This
is
aimed
at
combining
systematizing
scientific
information
accumulating
research,
developing
antifungals
with
assessment
effectiveness
created
biomimetics
possibility
them
other
antimicrobial
substances
reduce
cell
resistance
improve
effects.
Язык: Английский
Synthesis of Ag−Cu−MnO Triple‐Metal Composite And Evaluation of its Antimicrobial Activity and Dye Removal Efficacy
Sanchari Dhar,
Trisha Bania,
Arindam Roy
и другие.
ChemistrySelect,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
9(32)
Опубликована: Авг. 22, 2024
Abstract
The
synthesis
of
triple
metal
oxide
nanocomposites
has
revolutionized
materials
science
due
to
their
unique
properties
resulting
from
the
interaction
multiple
components.
This
study
aimed
synthesize
mixed
using
a
co‐precipitation
method
with
copper
sulfate,
silver
nitrate,
and
potassium
permanganate
as
precursor
salts
sodium
hydroxide
precipitating
agent.
Ag−Cu−MnO
composite
was
extensively
characterized
X‐ray
diffraction
(XRD),
scanning
electron
microscopy
energy‐dispersive
spectroscopy
(SEM‐EDS),
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FT‐IR).
exhibited
effective
bactericidal
efficacy
against
various
bacterial
strains,
including
Enterobacter
bugandensis,
Bacillus
cereus,
Staphylococcus
aureus,
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa.
Moreover,
demonstrated
notable
photocatalytic
activity,
degrading
87.26
%
50
ppm
Eosin
Yellow
within
140
minutes
under
sunlight
irradiation,
monitored
by
UV‐vis
spectrophotometer.
highlights
dual
functionality
synthesized
both
photocatalyst
an
antibacterial
These
findings
underscore
its
potential
for
diverse
applications
in
environmental
remediation
healthcare,
marking
significant
advancement
science.
Язык: Английский
Artificial Humic Substances as Biomimetics of Natural Analogues: Production, Characteristics and Preferences Regarding Their Use
Biomimetics,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
8(8), С. 613 - 613
Опубликована: Дек. 15, 2023
Various
processes
designed
for
the
humification
(HF)
of
animal
husbandry
wastes,
primarily
bird
droppings,
reduce
their
volumes,
solve
environmental
problems,
and
make
it
possible
to
obtain
products
with
artificially
formed
humic
substances
(HSs)
as
analogues
natural
HSs,
usually
extracted
from
fossil
sources
(coal
peat).
This
review
studies
main
characteristics
various
biological
physicochemical
methods
HF
wastes
(composting,
anaerobic
digestion,
pyrolysis,
hydrothermal
carbonation,
acid
or
alkaline
hydrolysis,
subcritical
water
extraction).
A
comparative
analysis
rates
HS
yields
in
these
processes,
resulting
artificial
HSs
(humification
index,
polymerization
degree
aromaticity,
etc.)
was
carried
out.
The
factors
(additives,
process
conditions,
waste
pretreatment,
that
can
increase
efficiency
affect
properties
are
highlighted.
Based
on
results
chemical
composition
analysis,
trends
preferences
regard
use
complex
biomimetics
discussed.
Язык: Английский