Dipthi Shree, C. Patra, D. Ghose, G. Jena, B. Sahoo, K. C. Panigrahi, J. Sruti
{"title":"Cinacalcet HCl Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles Using the Porous Carrier","authors":"Dipthi Shree, C. Patra, D. Ghose, G. Jena, B. Sahoo, K. C. Panigrahi, J. Sruti","doi":"10.2174/2405461507666220418113115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/2405461507666220418113115","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Cinacalcet HCl, a calcimimetic, BCS class IV drug with low oral bioavailability. Polymeric nanoparticles are widely used as biomaterials owing to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, varied structures, low toxicity, simple and easy formulation process.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000To enhance the oral bioavailability of poorly water soluble drug i.e., Cinacalcet HCl by using a suitable particulate nanocarrier system i.e., Polymeric Nanoparticles.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000A Biodegradable Cinacalcet HCl (CH) loaded Poly (Lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles were prepared by nano precipitation method using Poloxamer-188 as stabilizer. The experimental parameters like polymer concentration, stabilizer concentration, temperature and RPM speed were optimized. An optimized Polymeric nanoparticles (PNP F8) was solidified by adsorption to porous carrier sylysia 350.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000PNP F8 exhibited particle size 155 nm with low PDI (0.231) and high zeta potential (-21.3 mV). In vitro diffusion study revealed sustain release of CH for 24 h for both PNP (F8) and solidified PNP (F8). Pharmacokinetics after oral administration of PNP (F8) and solidified PNP (F8) exhibited 5 fold increases in bioavailability. Thus, both PNP (F8) and solidified PNP (F8) showed significant improvement in oral bioavailability.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Adsorption to polymeric nanoparticles to porous carriers like sylysia 350 can be considered as a promising approach for its long term stability.\u0000","PeriodicalId":10924,"journal":{"name":"Current Nanomaterials","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46632807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Study of multilayered Cobalt Silicide Nanostructured Thin films prepared by Ion Beam Sputtering","authors":"Karamjit Kaur, Anil Kumar","doi":"10.2174/2405461507666220417003137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/2405461507666220417003137","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000This work focuses on the different existing techniques for synthesis of nanomaterials, the selec-tion of potential process for preparation of Co/Si and Co/Si/Co such that material with optimum charac-teristics may be obtained\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The process of synthesis plays a crucial role in physical properties and associated phenom-ena acquired by them and hence is a deciding factor in various potential applications of the materials.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000To study the properties of multi-layered Cobalt Silicide Nanostructured Thin films prepared by Ion Beam Sputtering.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The cobalt silicide is selected for synthesis using IBS technique owing to vast scope of its application in manufacturing microelectronic devices.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The formation of nanostructured layers is confirmed through XRD and XRR patterns.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The role of substrate thickness, interface quality and crystalline structure is very important in deciding properties of multilayers nano-structured thin films.\u0000","PeriodicalId":10924,"journal":{"name":"Current Nanomaterials","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48345267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Wadhwa, Sushant Sharma, S. Sahu, A. Sharma, D. Kumar
{"title":"A review of nanoparticles characterization techniques","authors":"P. Wadhwa, Sushant Sharma, S. Sahu, A. Sharma, D. Kumar","doi":"10.2174/2405461507666220405113715","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/2405461507666220405113715","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Nanoparticles (NPs) are small materials of sizes 1 to 100 nm and can be divided into different categories according to their properties, shapes, or sizes. They can be classified as metal nanoparticles, carbon-based nanoparticles, semiconductor nanoparticles, ceramics nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, and lipid-based nanoparticles. The basic characteristics used while characterizing the nanoparticles are morphology, size, surface charge, and optical properties. SEM, environmental SEM (ESEM), tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS), scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), and TEM are used to study the topography and morphology of nanoparticles. Spectral analysis is employed to check optical properties, while, X-ray crystallography (XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS) are used for learning the fundamental properties of nanoparticles (NPs). This review will focus on the utilization of these techniques in the characterization of nanoparticles.\u0000","PeriodicalId":10924,"journal":{"name":"Current Nanomaterials","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49383103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimization of Nano Science Parameters for Extracting Phenolic Compounds from Ficus religiosa by Three-Phase Partitioning (TPP) Method","authors":"N. Rane, S. Shewale","doi":"10.2174/1573401318666220321140651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573401318666220321140651","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000The phenolic compounds are generally found in different parts of the plants such as leaves, barks, seeds, fruits, and so on. These compounds show numerous nanoscience-based bioactive properties including antioxidant characteristics. The phenolic compounds obtained from beneficial herbs and dietary plants include total phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and tannins. In recent times, nanoscience has proved to be extensively reliable in extracting bioactive components. Additionally, nanomaterials have made a considerable contribution in the development of methodical techniques to retain superiority in processing foods and medicines.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Of late, extracting nano-bioactive composites from natural resources have gained high interest as these composites are used in manufacturing a wide range of products such as foods, paints, and pharmaceuticals. Therefore, there is a requirement to separate natural products and identify new nano-bioactive compounds that have the potential to improve the importance of logical and developed techniques.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This research is focused on optimizing the experimental parameters to extract the phenolic compounds from Ficus religiosa (banyan leaves) by the Three-Phase Partitioning (TPP) method. TPP is an advanced method that has been used for the extraction, concentration, and purification of various nano-based bioactive compounds and enzymes.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000During the investigation, various experimental parameters have been studied to obtain the maximum concentration of phenolic compounds from the dried powder of the Ficus religiosa leaves. The optimised results were found as ammonium sulphate by 30%, solute to the solvent ratio in 1:20 (v/v), and slurry to t-butanol ratio in 1:1 proportions.\u0000","PeriodicalId":10924,"journal":{"name":"Current Nanomaterials","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48337838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. Ortega-Arroyo, Eduardo San-Martín-Martínez, Federico H. Barceló, Jorge H. Vargas-Aparicio, Fabio A. Vengoechea-Gómez, V. Castaño
{"title":"NANOSILVER-REINFORCED AgSn ALLOYS FOR DENTAL APPLICATIONS: MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR AND HARDNESS","authors":"L. Ortega-Arroyo, Eduardo San-Martín-Martínez, Federico H. Barceló, Jorge H. Vargas-Aparicio, Fabio A. Vengoechea-Gómez, V. Castaño","doi":"10.2174/2405461507666220309114149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/2405461507666220309114149","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000AgSn alloys of different compositions were prepared by direct mixing with silver nanoparticles, synthesized, in turn, by an environmentally-friendly method.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The procedure was carried out by following the standard technique for preparing dental materials and devices. A detailed mechanical characterization, including the maximum elongation at break, the ultimate tensile strength and the hardness of the resulting nanocomposites, was obtained and numerically fitted by statistically-significant equations\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The results show improved mechanical performance, as compared to standard materials used in dentistry, in particular amalgams.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The procedure described allows to produce low cost materials with tailored mechanical properties.\u0000","PeriodicalId":10924,"journal":{"name":"Current Nanomaterials","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41641322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
V. Tyagi, A. Chandra, Neelam Dhankhar, Bhavna Tyagi
{"title":"A Review on Properties, Synthesis, Surface Functionalization and Application of Nanodiamonds for Antimicrobial Activity","authors":"V. Tyagi, A. Chandra, Neelam Dhankhar, Bhavna Tyagi","doi":"10.2174/2405461507666220308143436","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/2405461507666220308143436","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Diamond is a metastable carbon allotrope. Nanodiamond is a monocrystalline diamonds having a particle sizes of smaller than 100 nm are known as microdiamonds that has been extensively explored over the last few decades. Nanodiamonds are particularly appealing in order to provide variety of possible applications due to their superior mechanical and optical qualities, wide surface area, ease of bioconjugation, and high biocompatibility. In recent years, NDs have gotten a lot of attention in nanomedicine, and some significant progress has been made. The methods for creating various kinds of nanodiamonds are generalized, including detonation, CVD, hydrothermal and High-Pressure, High-Temperature Microdiamond Milling procedures. The characteristics, properties, synthesis, structure and surface functionalization and applications of nanodiamonds for antimicrobial activity are discussed in this review paper.\u0000","PeriodicalId":10924,"journal":{"name":"Current Nanomaterials","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48844255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Review on Unknown Repercussions Associated with Metallic Nanoparticles and their Rectification Techniques","authors":"Saman Aqeel, Aparna Gupta, L. Singh","doi":"10.2174/2405461507666220304204152","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/2405461507666220304204152","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000The wide use of metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) has toxic effects on the human body affecting vital organs such as brain, liver and kidney. Therefore it is necessary to develop approaches to eradicate such health issues without compromising plus the potential benefits of the respective metallic nanoparticles including silver, gold, zinc, copper, etc.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This study aimed to assess methods which can mutually reduce the nanotoxicity while retaining the therapeutic benefits of metal-based nanocarriers.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The implementation of certain methods, such as the addition of chelating agents, providing protective coatings and surface modification during the synthesis of metallic nanoparticles can subsequently minimize metallic toxicity.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Through extensive and exhaustive literature survey it was proved that the above strategies are effective in reducing nanotoxic effects which can be further assessed by toxicity assessment tools as biochemistry, histopathology, etc.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Metallic nanoparticles have emerged as a beneficial tool for treating various diseases such as cancer, hepatitis, etc. Scientists are also preserving their efficacy by escorting novel techniques for limiting its toxicity, in the world of nanotechnology.\u0000","PeriodicalId":10924,"journal":{"name":"Current Nanomaterials","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48816969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. Buniyamin, R. Akhir, N. Asli, Z. Khusaimi, M. F. Malek, M. Mahmood
{"title":"Nanotechnology Applications in Biomedical Systems","authors":"I. Buniyamin, R. Akhir, N. Asli, Z. Khusaimi, M. F. Malek, M. Mahmood","doi":"10.2174/2405461507666220301121135","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/2405461507666220301121135","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Today’s nanotechnology progress in biomedical and biotechnology is to design novel materials with exclusive properties of nanoscale structures. The application of nano-structured materials into biomedical systems has received much attention due to its remarkable resolution in assisting diagnoses and treating medical difficulties. The variety of nanostructured materials produced could be easily controlled and manipulated. Moreover, they could be designed to provide a new property in a predictable manner, whereby the modified biological characteristic and functionalities are compatible with biomedical systems for various applications and purposes. All-inclusive, nanotechnology has an enormous impact on health care and undeniably shaping the future pathway. This paper reviews research methods in nanotechnology developments, which convey benefits to the biomedical application on nano-network and communication, biosensor, nanoprobe, drug delivery system and nano implants.\u0000","PeriodicalId":10924,"journal":{"name":"Current Nanomaterials","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46486209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tamene S. Saligedo, Gutta G. Muleta, T. Tsega, Kirubel Teshome Tadele
{"title":"Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticle using Eichhornia crassipes leaf extract, its Antibacterial and Photocatalytic Activities","authors":"Tamene S. Saligedo, Gutta G. Muleta, T. Tsega, Kirubel Teshome Tadele","doi":"10.2174/2405461507666220301122316","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/2405461507666220301122316","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Green approach is among the most preferable methods for metal-based nanoparticles synthesis due to its simplicity, cost effectiveness, eco-friendly reagents and broad spectrum of biological activities. The aim of this study is to synthesize copper oxide nanoparticles using Eichhornia Crassipes (Water hyacinth) leaf extract in an eco-friendly manner.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Copper oxide nanoparticles were synthesized using Eichhornia Crassipes (Water hyacinth) leaf extract. The effect of different parameters such as concentration of the plant extract, time, light and pH on the formation of the nanoparticles was investigated. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by UV-Vis, FTIR, TEM and P-XRD spectroscopic techniques. The antibacterial and photocatalytic activities of the synthesized copper oxide nanoparticles were determined.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Powder X Ray diffraction analysis (PXRD) showed that the copper oxide nanoparticles have a size of 9.1 nm. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images displayed that the Nps were spherical, polydispersed and well crystallized. The nanoparticles displayed good antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus, Bacillus stabtilus and Salmonella typhi with the highest activity against Salmonella typhi.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Copper oxide nanoparticles were effectively synthesized and secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, phenols acted as both capping and stabilizing agents. The good antibacterial and photocatalytic activities of the synthesized nanoparticles indicated their potential for applications in pharmacology and environmental protections respectively. However, the product needs further investigation to enhance its antibacterial potential for efficient pharmacological application.\u0000","PeriodicalId":10924,"journal":{"name":"Current Nanomaterials","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48700161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Sazonov, G. Kholodnaya, D. Ponomarev, O. Lapteva
{"title":"Effect of conditions of the pulsed plasma-chemical synthesis on physicochemical properties of the CuxOy/TiO2 nanocomposite","authors":"R. Sazonov, G. Kholodnaya, D. Ponomarev, O. Lapteva","doi":"10.2174/2405461507666220221095932","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/2405461507666220221095932","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000This work presents the results of study on the effect of multi-pulse electron beam and additional heating of the reaction mixture on the structural and morphological characteristics of the CuxOy/TiO2 nanocomposite prepared by the pulsed plasma-chemical method.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The CuxOy/TiO2 nanocomposites were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), and X-ray diffraction (XRD).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000It was found that an increase in the impact of a pulsed electron beam on the synthesized composite affected the degree of its agglomeration and the geometric mean particle diameter. Additional heating of the reaction mixture increased the geometric diameter of the synthesized particles (up to 200 nm).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The phase composition of the CuxOy/TiO2 nanocomposite changed depending on the synthesis conditions.\u0000","PeriodicalId":10924,"journal":{"name":"Current Nanomaterials","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49479737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}