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View article: Steam Distillation of Citrus Waste Extract for Antimicrobial Metal Nanoparticle Synthesis
Steam Distillation of Citrus Waste Extract for Antimicrobial Metal Nanoparticle Synthesis Open
This research presents a novel, sustainable, and eco-friendly method for the rapid green synthesis of nanoparticles with antibacterial properties. This method employs steam distillation to extract reducing and stabilizing agents from orang…
View article: Evaluation of Properties and Bioactivity of Silver (Ag) Nanoparticles (NPs) Fabricated Using Nixtamalization Wastewater (Nejayote)
Evaluation of Properties and Bioactivity of Silver (Ag) Nanoparticles (NPs) Fabricated Using Nixtamalization Wastewater (Nejayote) Open
Nejayote (Nej), an effluent from nixtamalization process, has an alkaline pH and contains a high load of organic matter in suspension and dissolution, which makes it a highly polluting waste when discharged directly into the environment. H…
View article: Calcareous soil modified with metallic and organic ZnO nanoparticles limits photosynthetic pigment accumulation and macronutrient uptake in Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla)
Calcareous soil modified with metallic and organic ZnO nanoparticles limits photosynthetic pigment accumulation and macronutrient uptake in Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla) Open
Previous studies on the effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles have mainly examined controlled agricultural settings, failing to consider their behavior in real agricultural soil. As a result, our knowledge of their environmental impact remai…
View article: Synthesis and Superficial Modification “In Situ” of Copper Selenide (Cu2-x Se) Nanoparticles and Their Antibacterial Activity
Synthesis and Superficial Modification “In Situ” of Copper Selenide (Cu2-x Se) Nanoparticles and Their Antibacterial Activity Open
Copper selenide nanoparticles (Cu2-x Se NPs) have received a lot of attention in recent decades due to their interesting properties and potential applications in various areas such as electronics, health, solar cells, etc. In this study, d…
View article: Graphene Materials from Coke-like Wastes as Proactive Support of Nickel–Iron Electro-Catalysts for Water Splitting
Graphene Materials from Coke-like Wastes as Proactive Support of Nickel–Iron Electro-Catalysts for Water Splitting Open
Graphene materials, used as electrocatalyst support in green hydrogen production, contribute to increasing the efficiency and robustness of various systems. However, the preparation of a hybrid catalyst containing graphene materials from i…
View article: Elaboration of Non-Oxidized Graphene Aqueous Dispersions by Means of Ultrasonic Energy and Organic Acids
Elaboration of Non-Oxidized Graphene Aqueous Dispersions by Means of Ultrasonic Energy and Organic Acids Open
View article: Efecto de nanopartículas de hidroxiapatita en el desarrollo y germinación de Cucumis Sativus L.
Efecto de nanopartículas de hidroxiapatita en el desarrollo y germinación de Cucumis Sativus L. Open
Las nanopartículas de hidroxiapatita (nHAp) tienen el potencial de estimular el crecimiento de plantas y actuar como nanofertilizante. El objetivo de este bioensayo fue evaluar el efecto de la nHAp sobre la germinaci.n de semillas y alguno…
View article: Fenómenos magnéticos en nanopartículas de materiales antiferromagnéticos
Fenómenos magnéticos en nanopartículas de materiales antiferromagnéticos Open
Los nanomateriales pueden presentar propiedades físicas muy diferentes con respecto a aquellas encontradas en sus análogos macroscópicos. En este trabajo mostraremos cómo las nanopartículas de materiales antiferromagnéticos exhiben comport…
View article: Silver nanoparticles passivated with aniline and their subsequent polymerization using hematin as a catalyst
Silver nanoparticles passivated with aniline and their subsequent polymerization using hematin as a catalyst Open
In this work, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized via two different routes. The first route was based on the Creighton method (chemical reduction), used aniline as a passivating agent and NaBH4 as a reducing agent, and led to a g…
View article: Ultra-Small Silver Nanoparticles: A Sustainable Green Synthesis Approach for Antibacterial Activity
Ultra-Small Silver Nanoparticles: A Sustainable Green Synthesis Approach for Antibacterial Activity Open
The present study centers on the synthesis of ultra-small silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) with antibacterial properties using citrus peel residues (orange, lemon, and grapefruit) as reducing and stabilizing agents, and on assessing their anti…
View article: Visible-Leds-Induced Enhanced Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Activity of Bivo4 Based Green Photocatalysts Decorated with Silver and Graphene
Visible-Leds-Induced Enhanced Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Activity of Bivo4 Based Green Photocatalysts Decorated with Silver and Graphene Open
View article: Aprovechamiento de residuos orgánicos para la síntesis de nanopartículas metálicas funcionales
Aprovechamiento de residuos orgánicos para la síntesis de nanopartículas metálicas funcionales Open
El aumento de la población y sus actividades con el consiguiente desarrollo del ser humano, ha propiciado la generación y acumulación de mayores cantidades de residuos como los de tipo orgánico que pueden impactar de manera negativa al med…
View article: Organic Template‐Free Synthesis of Mesoporous ZnO Microparticles by Sol‐Gel Method and Low‐Temperature Hydrothermal Treatment
Organic Template‐Free Synthesis of Mesoporous ZnO Microparticles by Sol‐Gel Method and Low‐Temperature Hydrothermal Treatment Open
Mesoporous zinc oxide microparticles were synthesized by the sol‐gel method, followed by hydrothermal treatment at three different temperatures (100°C, 120°C, and 140°C), confirming that the method is fast, simple, reproducible, and ecolog…
View article: Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles Stabilized with Organic Ligands and Their Antimicrobial Properties
Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles Stabilized with Organic Ligands and Their Antimicrobial Properties Open
In this work, we report the synthesis of copper nanoparticles (Cu NPs), employing the chemical reduction method in an aqueous medium. We used copper sulfate pentahydrate (CuSO4·5H2O) as a metallic precursor; polyethylenimine (PEI), allylam…
View article: Synthesis of copper oxides-graphene composites for glucose sensing
Synthesis of copper oxides-graphene composites for glucose sensing Open
View article: Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Zinc Sulfate Impact Physiological Parameters and Boosts Lipid Peroxidation in Soil Grown Coriander Plants (Coriandrum sativum)
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Zinc Sulfate Impact Physiological Parameters and Boosts Lipid Peroxidation in Soil Grown Coriander Plants (Coriandrum sativum) Open
The objective of this study was to determine the oxidative stress and the physiological and antioxidant responses of coriander plants (Coriandrum sativum) grown for 58 days in soil with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and zinc sulfate (…
View article: Green synthesis of graphene quantum dots from Opuntia sp. extract and their application in phytic acid detection
Green synthesis of graphene quantum dots from Opuntia sp. extract and their application in phytic acid detection Open
View article: Poly(<i>n</i>‐alkyl methacrylate)s as Metallocene Catalyst Supports in Nonpolar Media
Poly(<i>n</i>‐alkyl methacrylate)s as Metallocene Catalyst Supports in Nonpolar Media Open
View article: SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CALCIUM PHOSPHATE NANOPARTICLES AND EFFECT OF THE AGITATION TYPE ON PARTICLES MORPHOLOGY
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CALCIUM PHOSPHATE NANOPARTICLES AND EFFECT OF THE AGITATION TYPE ON PARTICLES MORPHOLOGY Open
This paper reports a rapid, economic and efficient process to prepare calcium phosphate nanoparticles (nFC), also known as hydroxyapatite. The objective of this study was to synthesize, characterize and determine the effect of the agitatio…
View article: Foliar Application of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Zinc Sulfate Boosts the Content of Bioactive Compounds in Habanero Peppers
Foliar Application of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Zinc Sulfate Boosts the Content of Bioactive Compounds in Habanero Peppers Open
The physiological responses of habanero pepper plants (Capsicum chinense Jacq.) to foliar applications of zinc sulphate and zinc nano-fertilizer were evaluated in greenhouse trials. The effect of the supplement on fruit quality of habanero…
View article: <p>Antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of biopolymer-Ni, Zn nanoparticle biocomposites synthesized using <em>R. mucilaginosa</em> UANL-001L exopolysaccharide as a capping agent</p>
Antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of biopolymer-Ni, Zn nanoparticle biocomposites synthesized using <em>R. mucilaginosa</em> UANL-001L exopolysaccharide as a capping agent Open
Introduction: Global increase in the consumption of antibiotics has induced selective stress on wild-type microorganisms, pushing them to adapt to conditions of higher antibiotic concentrations, and thus an increased variety of resi…
View article: Hollow ZnO microspheres functionalized with electrochemical graphene oxide for the photodegradation of salicylic acid
Hollow ZnO microspheres functionalized with electrochemical graphene oxide for the photodegradation of salicylic acid Open
Hollow ZnO microspheres were successfully synthesized by a hydrothermal method and then functionalized with graphene oxide (GO) flakes, previously obtained through electrochemical oxidation.
View article: Intermetallic Co<sub>2</sub>FeIn Heusler Alloy Nanowires for Spintronics Applications
Intermetallic Co<sub>2</sub>FeIn Heusler Alloy Nanowires for Spintronics Applications Open
Cylindrical Co2FeIn Heusler alloy nanowires are synthesized via template-assisted electrochemical deposition into the hexagonally self-ordered nanopores of hard-anodic alumina membranes. The electroplated nanowires, with 180 ± 20 nm in dia…
View article: Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Boosts Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Capsicum annuum L. during Germination
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Boosts Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Capsicum annuum L. during Germination Open
The effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles on seed germination and seedling growth of Capsicum annuum L. were determined in this research. Total phenols content, total flavonoids, and condensed tannins, as well as 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazy…
View article: In vivo antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles produced via a green chemistry synthesis using <em>Acacia rigidula</em> as a reducing and capping agent
In vivo antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles produced via a green chemistry synthesis using <em>Acacia rigidula</em> as a reducing and capping agent Open
Together, these results suggest the potential use of Ag-NPs, synthesized by green chemistry methods, as therapeutic agents against infections caused by resistant and nonresistant strains.
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View article: Early Stages of Antibacterial Damage of Metallic Nanoparticles by TEM and STEM-HAADF
Early Stages of Antibacterial Damage of Metallic Nanoparticles by TEM and STEM-HAADF Open
Background: Propagation of pathogens has considered an important health care problem due to their resistance against conventional antibiotics. The recent challenge involves the design of functional alternatives such as nanomaterials, used …
View article: Pseudo-monocrystalline properties of cylindrical nanowires confinedly grown by electrodeposition in nanoporous alumina templates
Pseudo-monocrystalline properties of cylindrical nanowires confinedly grown by electrodeposition in nanoporous alumina templates Open
Four different cylindrical nanowires systems with single-crystal-like properties have been characterized by transmission electron microscopy and selected area electron diffraction (SAED) under different tilting angles.
View article: Microstructural, spectroscopic, and antibacterial properties of silver-based hybrid nanostructures biosynthesized using extracts of coriander leaves and seeds
Microstructural, spectroscopic, and antibacterial properties of silver-based hybrid nanostructures biosynthesized using extracts of coriander leaves and seeds Open
Coriander leaves and seeds have been highly appreciated since ancient times, not only due to their pleasant flavors but also due to their inhibitory activity on food degradation and their beneficial properties for health, both ascribed to …
View article: Confinement and surface effects on the physical properties of rhombohedral-shape hematite (α-Fe 2 O 3 ) nanocrystals
Confinement and surface effects on the physical properties of rhombohedral-shape hematite (α-Fe 2 O 3 ) nanocrystals Open