{"title":"UV Photoactivation of Nano/Micro Porous Plant-Derived Carbon and Application to CO2 Gas Adsorption","authors":"K. Kulkarni, K. J. Kunte, S. Sonawane, A. Pandit","doi":"10.1080/19430892.2011.633476","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19430892.2011.633476","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Activated nano/micro-porous carbon was prepared by UV and chemical treatment of plant precursors (Erandmule, Ricinus communis, powder of the roots of the plant; Jawas seeds, Linum usitatissimum; Puffed Rice; Neem roots powder, Azadirachta indica) for use in adsorbing greenhouse gases such as CO2. Zinc chloride was used to increase the interlayer spacing of the carbon materials, and UV irradiation was used to increase the formation of charge carriers in the material. We compared the CO2 adsorption of irradiated and non-irradiated materials and observed that the UV irradiated materials exhibited greater adsorption. During adsorption testing, pressure reductions for non-irradiated samples were approximately 20–30% of the initial pressure, while irradiated samples of erandmul displayed pressure reductions of 56%. The maximum surface area was observed in samples prepared from puffed rice (982 m2/g).","PeriodicalId":13985,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Green Nanotechnology","volume":"33 1-2 1","pages":"292-301"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78193723","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}
A. Mahmoudi, Elham Shaban, R. Ghods, M. Jeddi-Tehrani, Shaghayegh Emami, H. Rabbani, A. Zarnani, Jafar Mahmoudian
{"title":"Comparison of Photostability and Photobleaching Properties of FITC- and Dylight488- Conjugated Herceptin","authors":"A. Mahmoudi, Elham Shaban, R. Ghods, M. Jeddi-Tehrani, Shaghayegh Emami, H. Rabbani, A. Zarnani, Jafar Mahmoudian","doi":"10.1080/19430892.2011.633480","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19430892.2011.633480","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Nowadays, fluorescent dyes have become significant tools in immunostaining experiments. Different fluorescent dyes have various physicochemical traits. Some of these traits, for instance photobleaching and photostability, are applicable calibers in such experiments as immunocytochemistry (ICC), immunohistochemistry (IHC), and flow cytometry (FC). In this study, photobleaching, photostability, and mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of FITC (fluorescein isothiocyanate)- and Dylight488- conjugated Herceptin, the humanized anti Her2 monoclonal antibody drug, were examined. After conjugation of FITC and Dylight488 to Herceptin, their degree of labeling (DOL) was calculated by a spectrophotometer. Photobleaching, photostability, and MFI of conjugates were subsequently investigated by ICC and FC on BT-474 cells. Dylight488 labeled Herceptin revealed higher fluorescent lifetime and photostability than FITC conjugated Herceptin.","PeriodicalId":13985,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Green Nanotechnology","volume":"45 1","pages":"264-270"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73748493","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":"Synthesis of Stable, Polyshaped Silver, and Gold Nanoparticles Using Leaf Extract of Lonicera japonica L.","authors":"Vineet Kumar, S. Yadav","doi":"10.1080/19430892.2011.633474","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19430892.2011.633474","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Silver nanoparticles and gold nanoparticles of various shapes and sizes have applications in medicine, biosensing, and catalysis. Plant-mediated synthesis is preferred due to ecofriendly nature and enhanced quality of the synthesized nanoparticles. As Lonicera japonica plant has several medicinal properties, we explored it here for the first time in the synthesis of silver nanoparticles and gold nanoparticles. Capping of synthesized nanoparticles was found with medicinally important molecules present in the leaf extract of this plant and these molecules could enhance their value for various applications. UV-visible, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, atomic force microscope, zeta particle size analyzer, and Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy has been used for the characterization of both nanoparticles. The leaf extract of L. japonica was found to direct different sized and shaped silver nanoparticles and gold nanoparticles. Silver nanoparticles were 36–72 nm in ...","PeriodicalId":13985,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Green Nanotechnology","volume":"59 1","pages":"281-291"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80252862","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":"Characterization of Agglomerated Nanosized Titanium(IV) Oxide Prepared by Two Pathways and Their Performance Toward Cu(II) Adsorption","authors":"Sushanta Debnath, N. R. Ray, U. C. Ghosh","doi":"10.1080/19430892.2011.633473","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19430892.2011.633473","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Two different TiO2 particles with nanodimensions were prepared by sol-gel (TO-S) and low temperature chemical precipitation method (TO-P) from a TiCl4 precursor. As a result, the TO-S preparation was according to the “green chemistry” method because it did not involve any toxic or hazardous by-products. The average size of the nanoparticles of TO-S and TO-P were 27 and 12 nm, respectively. Agglomerates of these nanodimensional particles should have high surface area and can be useful for adsorptive removal of toxic species from aqueous solutions. Higher Cu(II) adsorption capacity of TO-P than TO-S may be attributed to the hydrated nature of the former material.","PeriodicalId":13985,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Green Nanotechnology","volume":"42 1","pages":"271-280"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73192954","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":"One-Pot, Single Step Green Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles: SPR Nanoparticles","authors":"Nikhil V. Surmawar, S. R. Thakare, N. T. Khaty","doi":"10.1080/19430892.2011.633478","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19430892.2011.633478","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT A one-pot and single-step reduction process for producing copper nanoparticles will be described. This process can be carried out at room temperature and nanocrystalline size is achieved by using greener stabilizing agent starch with hydrazine hydrate as a reducing agent in ambient condition. TEM images show that the particles formed are of spherical morphology and strongly support size distribution. FTIR spectra show that there is thin layer of starch molecule on the surface of copper nanoparticles that stabilize and protect it from air oxidation for several days. The synthetic procedure is the typical example for green synthesis of Cu nanoparticles at room temperature.","PeriodicalId":13985,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Green Nanotechnology","volume":"4 1","pages":"302-308"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84879240","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}
A. Singh, R. Shukla, Shabir Hassan, R. Bhonde, M. Sastry
{"title":"Cytotoxicity and Cellular Internalization Studies of Biogenic Gold Nanotriangles in Animal Cell Lines","authors":"A. Singh, R. Shukla, Shabir Hassan, R. Bhonde, M. Sastry","doi":"10.1080/19430892.2011.633479","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19430892.2011.633479","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Biogenic gold nanotriangles have been used in this study to understand their cytotoxicity and biocompatibility in animal cells. These gold nanotriangles were synthesized using the leaf extract of the lemon grass (Cymbopogan flexuosus) plant. Cancerous as well as non-cancerous cells were used to study their dose dependent viability on exposure to the gold nanotriangles. Additionally, it has been shown that gold nanotriangles are internalized inside the cells and are compartmentalized into the cytoplasm. Thus, it has been inferred that the biologically synthesized gold nanotriangles are indeed biocompatible and, thus, are promising candidates as scaffolds for delivery of drug, genes, or growth factors inside the cells. Additionally, their unique optical properties make them a promising candidate for hyperthermic treatment of cancer. The AFM analysis of the cells treated with gold nanotriangles showed pits on their surface, which could be the probably point of entry of these nanotriangles into the c...","PeriodicalId":13985,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Green Nanotechnology","volume":"18 1","pages":"251-263"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82366870","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}
M. Al-anber, A. Ali, S. F. Resan, Ali H. Al-mouali
{"title":"The Nitron (Anti-cancer drug) Interaction with Carbon Nanotubes (Delivery): The Semi-Empirical Approach","authors":"M. Al-anber, A. Ali, S. F. Resan, Ali H. Al-mouali","doi":"10.1080/19430892.2011.628591","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19430892.2011.628591","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Modeling of the quantum interaction properties of nitron radicals on the surface walls of the single-walled carbon nanotubes is investigated by PM3 calculations. It is found that the interaction potential of the nitron radical (2) with the tubes results in stable complexes when it reacts with the nitron (2) and metastable conformations with nitron (1). We have studied the effect of the diameter, length, position, and rotation characteristics of the CNT on binding the nitron. Our results suggest that the binding energy is lower as the CNT diameter increases, while as the CNT length increases the binding energy initially increases and then slightly increases.","PeriodicalId":13985,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Green Nanotechnology","volume":"8 1","pages":"238-243"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85840583","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":"Phoma sorghina, a Phytopathogen Mediated Synthesis of Unique Silver Rods","authors":"A. Gade, M. Rai, S. Kulkarni","doi":"10.1080/19430892.2011.628573","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19430892.2011.628573","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The biosynthesis of nanoparticles is in the limelight in modern nanotechnology. Nanobiotechnology has emerged as an important branch of nanotechnology. The present study deals with a novel method for the biosynthesis of silver nanorods using the fungal culture Phoma sorghina. With the treatment of aqueous solution of AgNO3 (1mM) with fungal extract, all the reaction mixtures turned from pale-yellow to brown after 2 h and produced stable silver nanoparticles at high concentration. The reaction mixture exhibited an absorbance peak at 416 nm, with a long tailing up to 800 nm. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) reveals the formation of silver nanorods. The length of the nanorods ranged from 120–160 nm with a width range from 30–40 nm. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis confirms the presence of elemental silver in the sample divulging the silver. X-ray diffraction (XRD) shows a number of Bragg's reflections, which are due to the face-centered cubic structure of the crystalline silver....","PeriodicalId":13985,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Green Nanotechnology","volume":"10 1","pages":"153-159"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87124273","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":"Effect of Oil Phase: Micelle Assisted Synthesis of Cadmium Oxide Nanoparticles","authors":"M. Shukla, S. Kumari, R. Shukla","doi":"10.1080/19430892.2011.628584","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19430892.2011.628584","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Nanoparticles serve the need for advanced materials with specific chemical, physical, and electronic properties. These properties can manipulate the particle size. Consequently, size control has been recognized as a key factor in the selection of a nanoparticle preparation technique. Water-in-oil (W/O) microemulsion or reverse micelles has been successfully used to prepare a wide variety of nanoparticles with controlled sizes. Cadmium oxide nanoparticles with different morphology such as spherical and umbrella shaped nanoparticles could be successfully synthesized from cationic surfactant- (CTAB)/n-butyl alcohol/cyclohexane or isooctane/water as a reverse microemulsion system. Variations in organic solvents, that is, iso-octane and cyclo-hexane, played an important role in morphological control of cadmium oxide nanostructures. Iso-octane leads to bigger and polydispersed nanoparticles compared to cyclo-hexane as oil phase in microemulsion system. A rational mechanism of synthesis based on fusion,...","PeriodicalId":13985,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Green Nanotechnology","volume":"12 1","pages":"191-196"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75564284","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":"Flame Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes using Camphor and its Characterization","authors":"B. Yadav, Ritesh Kumar, R. Srivastava, T. Shukla","doi":"10.1080/19430892.2011.628579","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19430892.2011.628579","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This paper emphasizes the primitive study of flame synthesis of carbon nanotube using camphor and its characterization. Flame of camphor was deposited on a conical cap of the chamber through a condensation process, and it was collected from the mid portion of the cap after 6 h, at room temperature 25°C. The collected material was mixed with 10% PVA for proper adhesion of molecules. The pelletization of this powder was done by applying uniaxial pressure of 5 tons. This pellet was used as a sensing element and was investigated using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). SEM studies show carbon nanotubes like leaf veins with some fatty materials. Average diameter of carbon nanotubes using Debye-Scherrer's formula was found to be 30 nm.","PeriodicalId":13985,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Green Nanotechnology","volume":"1 1","pages":"170-179"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88637906","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}