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Enhanced Stability and Reusability of Subtilisin Carlsberg Through Immobilization on Magnetic Nanoparticles. 通过磁性纳米颗粒固定化提高嘉士伯枯草杆菌素的稳定性和可重用性。
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Nanotechnology, Science and Applications Pub Date : 2025-02-19 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.2147/NSA.S499101
Hassan Khan, Ihtisham Ul Haq, Zahid Khan, Muhammad Nughman, Zia Ur Rehman, Taj Ali Khan, Saadullah Khan, Mamdouh Allahyani, Naif Alsiwiehri, Mohammed A Alshamrani, Aamir Shehzad, Noor Muhammad
{"title":"Enhanced Stability and Reusability of Subtilisin Carlsberg Through Immobilization on Magnetic Nanoparticles.","authors":"Hassan Khan, Ihtisham Ul Haq, Zahid Khan, Muhammad Nughman, Zia Ur Rehman, Taj Ali Khan, Saadullah Khan, Mamdouh Allahyani, Naif Alsiwiehri, Mohammed A Alshamrani, Aamir Shehzad, Noor Muhammad","doi":"10.2147/NSA.S499101","DOIUrl":"10.2147/NSA.S499101","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Immobilizing enzymes on solid supports such as magnetic nanoparticles offers multi-dimensional advantages, including enhanced conformational, structural, and thermal stability for long-term storage and reusability.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>The gene encoding subtilisin Carlsberg was isolated from proteolytic <i>Bacillus haynesii</i>, a bacterium derived from salt mines. The nucleotide sequence encoding pro-peptide and mature protein were cloned into pET22(a)+ vector and expressed in <i>E. coli</i>. The extracted enzyme was subsequently immobilized on glutaraldehyde-linked-chitosan-coated magnetic nanoparticles.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fourier-transform infrared analysis revealed higher intensity peaks for the enzyme-immobilized nanoparticles indicating an increase in bonding numbers. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed a mild amorphous state for immobilized nanoparticles in contrast to a more crystalline state for free nanoparticles. An increased mass content and atomic percentage for carbon and nitrogen were recorded in EDX analysis for enzyme immobilized magnetic nanoparticles. Dynamic light scattering analysis showed an increase in average particle size from ~85 nm to ~250 nm. Upon enzyme immobilization, the Michaelis-Menten value increased from 11.5 mm to 15.02 mM, while the maximum velocity increased from 13 mm/min to 22.7 mm/min. Immobilization significantly improved the thermostability with 75% activity retained by immobilized enzyme at 70 °C compared to 50% activity by free enzyme at the same temperature. Immobilization yield, efficiency and activity recovery were 61%, 84% and 51%, respectively. The immobilized enzyme retained 70% of its activity after 10 cycles of reuse, and it maintained 55% of its activity compared to 50% activity by free enzyme after 30 days of storage.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The present study highlights the efficacy of magnetic nanoparticle-based immobilization in enhancing enzyme functioning and facilitates its incorporation into commercial applications necessitating high stability and reusability, including detergents, medicines, and bioremediation.</p>","PeriodicalId":18881,"journal":{"name":"Nanotechnology, Science and Applications","volume":"18 ","pages":"71-91"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11847497/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143483685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Electrospun Nanofibers for the Delivery of Endolysin/Dendronized Ag-NPs Complex Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 电纺丝纳米纤维递送抗铜绿假单胞菌的内溶素/树突化Ag-NPs复合物。
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Nanotechnology, Science and Applications Pub Date : 2025-02-18 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.2147/NSA.S498942
Magdalena Lasak, Małgorzata Łysek-Gładysińska, Karolina Lach, Viraj P Nirwan, Dorota Kuc-Ciepluch, Javier Sanchez-Nieves, Francisco Javier de la Mata, Amir Fahmi, Karol Ciepluch
{"title":"Electrospun Nanofibers for the Delivery of Endolysin/Dendronized Ag-NPs Complex Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.","authors":"Magdalena Lasak, Małgorzata Łysek-Gładysińska, Karolina Lach, Viraj P Nirwan, Dorota Kuc-Ciepluch, Javier Sanchez-Nieves, Francisco Javier de la Mata, Amir Fahmi, Karol Ciepluch","doi":"10.2147/NSA.S498942","DOIUrl":"10.2147/NSA.S498942","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>As bacterial resistance to antibiotics increases, there is an urgent need to identify alternative antibacterial agents and improve antibacterial materials. One is the controlled transport of antibacterial agents that prevents infection with drug-resistant bacteria, especially in the treatment of difficult-to-heal wounds.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This work presents the use of electrospun PLCL/PVP (poly(L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone/polyvinylpyrrolidone) nanofibers modified with two agents with antibacterial properties but with different mechanisms of action, that is, dendritic silver nanoparticles (Dend-AgNPs) and endolysin.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The nanomat prepared in this manner showed significant antibacterial activity against antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains, inhibiting their growth and production of key pigments and virulence factors. Moreover, the use of nanofibers as carriers of the selected factors significantly reduced their cytotoxicity towards human fibroblasts.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results confirmed the possibility of using the presented product as an innovative dressing material, opening new perspectives for the treatment of wounds and combating bacterial infections with drug-resistant bacteria.</p>","PeriodicalId":18881,"journal":{"name":"Nanotechnology, Science and Applications","volume":"18 ","pages":"57-70"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11846615/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143483680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Nanoparticles in Plant Cryopreservation: Effects on Genetic Stability, Metabolic Profiles, and Structural Integrity in Bleeding Heart (Papaveraceae) Cultivars. 纳米颗粒在植物低温保存中的应用:对出血心(罂粟科)品种遗传稳定性、代谢谱和结构完整性的影响。
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Nanotechnology, Science and Applications Pub Date : 2025-02-17 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.2147/NSA.S485428
Dariusz Kulus, Alicja Tymoszuk, Alicja Kulpińska, Bożena Dębska, Agata Michalska, Julita Nowakowska, Dorota Wichrowska, Jacek Wojnarowicz, Urszula Szałaj
{"title":"Nanoparticles in Plant Cryopreservation: Effects on Genetic Stability, Metabolic Profiles, and Structural Integrity in Bleeding Heart (Papaveraceae) Cultivars.","authors":"Dariusz Kulus, Alicja Tymoszuk, Alicja Kulpińska, Bożena Dębska, Agata Michalska, Julita Nowakowska, Dorota Wichrowska, Jacek Wojnarowicz, Urszula Szałaj","doi":"10.2147/NSA.S485428","DOIUrl":"10.2147/NSA.S485428","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Studying the role of nanoparticles in plant cryopreservation is essential for developing innovative methods to conserve plant genetic resources amid environmental challenges. This research investigated the effects of gold (AuNPs), silver (AgNPs), and zinc oxide (ZnONPs) nanoparticles on the structural integrity, genetic stability, and metabolic activity of cryopreserved plant materials with medicinal properties.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Shoot tips from two bleeding heart (<i>Lamprocapnos spectabilis</i> (L). Fukuhara) cultivars, 'Gold Heart' and 'Valentine', were cryopreserved using the encapsulation-vitrification technique, with nanoparticles added at concentrations of 5 or 15 ppm during either the preculture phase or the alginate bead matrix formation. Post-recovery, the plants underwent histological, molecular, and biochemical analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Electron microscopy observations of LN-derived plant material confirmed the production of micro-morpho-structurally stable cells. It was found that nanoparticles could penetrate the cell and accumulate in its various compartments, including the nucleus. As for the genetic analysis, SCoT markers identified polymorphisms in 11.5% of 'Gold Heart' plants, while RAPDs detected mutations in 1.9% of 'Valentine' specimens. Analysis of Molecular Variance (AMOVA) indicated that in the 'Valentine' cultivar, all genetic variation detected was within populations and not significantly affected by nanoparticle treatments. In 'Gold Heart', the majority (94%) of genetic variation detected was within populations, while 6% was attributed to nanoparticle treatments (mostly the application of 15 ppm ZnONPs). The application of nanoparticles significantly influenced the metabolic profile of bleeding heart plants, particularly affecting the synthesis of phenolic acids and aldehydes, as well as the antioxidant mechanisms in both 'Gold Heart' and 'Valentine' cultivars. The content of proteins was altered in 'Gold Heart' plants but not in 'Valentine'.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results suggest that different types and concentrations of NPs have varying effects on the production of specific metabolites, which could be harnessed to modulate plant secondary metabolism for desired pharmacological outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":18881,"journal":{"name":"Nanotechnology, Science and Applications","volume":"18 ","pages":"35-56"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11844321/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143483691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Consequences of Dietary Manganese-Based Nanoparticles Supplementation or Deficiency on Systemic Health and Gut Metabolic Dynamics in Rats. 膳食中锰基纳米颗粒补充或缺乏对大鼠全身健康和肠道代谢动力学的影响。
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Nanotechnology, Science and Applications Pub Date : 2025-02-15 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.2147/NSA.S494533
Przemysław Sołek, Karolina Różaniecka, Jerzy Juśkiewicz, Bartosz Fotschki, Anna Stępniowska, Katarzyna Ognik
{"title":"Consequences of Dietary Manganese-Based Nanoparticles Supplementation or Deficiency on Systemic Health and Gut Metabolic Dynamics in Rats.","authors":"Przemysław Sołek, Karolina Różaniecka, Jerzy Juśkiewicz, Bartosz Fotschki, Anna Stępniowska, Katarzyna Ognik","doi":"10.2147/NSA.S494533","DOIUrl":"10.2147/NSA.S494533","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Trace elements such as manganese (Mn) are essential for various biological processes, including enzyme activation, metabolic pathways, and antioxidant defences. Given its involvement in these critical processes, maintaining adequate Mn levels is crucial for overall health.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The experimental design involved 24 male Wistar rats divided into three groups (n=8 per group): a control group receiving standard Mn supplementation (65 mg/kg), an Mn-deficient group, and a group supplemented with Mn<sub>2</sub>O₃ nanoparticles (65 mg/kg). The 12-week feeding trial assessed selected physiological parameters, tissue composition, caecal health, and biochemical markers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Body and major organ weights were not significantly affected across groups (p=0.083 to p=0.579). However, significant differences were observed in fat tissue percentage (p=0.016) and lean tissue percentage (p<0.001). Caecal parameters showed higher ammonia levels (p=0.030) and increased pH (p=0.031) in the nano-Mn group. In turn, total SCFA concentrations were highest in the control group, followed by the Mn-deficient and nano-Mn groups (p<0.001). Enzymatic activities of caecal bacteria differed significantly between the groups, with reduced activity in the nano-Mn group (p<0.001). Blood plasma analysis revealed significantly lower insulin (p<0.001) and neurotransmitter levels, including dopamine and serotonin, in the Mn-deficient and nano-Mn groups compared to controls.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Our findings suggest that both Mn supplementation and deficiency can lead to physiological and biochemical alterations, affecting fat metabolism, gut health and microbial enzymatic activity or neurotransmitter levels highlighting the critical role of Mn in maintaining metabolic homeostasis or its potential implications for nutritional and pharmaceutical interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":18881,"journal":{"name":"Nanotechnology, Science and Applications","volume":"18 ","pages":"19-34"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11840336/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143468554","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Substantial Role of Cell and Nanoparticle Surface Properties in the Antibacterial Potential of Spherical Silver Nanoparticles [Response to Letter]. 细胞和纳米颗粒表面特性在球形银纳米颗粒抗菌潜力中的重要作用[回复信件]。
IF 4.9
Nanotechnology, Science and Applications Pub Date : 2025-02-11 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.2147/NSA.S518260
Marta Krychowiak-Maśnicka, Weronika Paulina Wojciechowska, Karolina Bogaj, Aleksandra Bielicka-Giełdoń, Ewa Czechowska, Magdalena Ziąbka, Magdalena Narajczyk, Anna Kawiak, Tomasz Mazur, Beata Szafranek, Aleksandra Królicka
{"title":"The Substantial Role of Cell and Nanoparticle Surface Properties in the Antibacterial Potential of Spherical Silver Nanoparticles [Response to Letter].","authors":"Marta Krychowiak-Maśnicka, Weronika Paulina Wojciechowska, Karolina Bogaj, Aleksandra Bielicka-Giełdoń, Ewa Czechowska, Magdalena Ziąbka, Magdalena Narajczyk, Anna Kawiak, Tomasz Mazur, Beata Szafranek, Aleksandra Królicka","doi":"10.2147/NSA.S518260","DOIUrl":"10.2147/NSA.S518260","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18881,"journal":{"name":"Nanotechnology, Science and Applications","volume":"18 ","pages":"17-18"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11829643/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143433517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Substantial Role of Cell and NanoparticleSurface Properties in the Antibacterial Potential of Spherical Silver Nanoparticles [Letter]. 细胞和纳米颗粒表面特性在球形银纳米颗粒抗菌潜力中的重要作用[字母]。
IF 4.9
Nanotechnology, Science and Applications Pub Date : 2025-01-20 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.2147/NSA.S514191
Danfeng Shen
{"title":"The Substantial Role of Cell and NanoparticleSurface Properties in the Antibacterial Potential of Spherical Silver Nanoparticles [Letter].","authors":"Danfeng Shen","doi":"10.2147/NSA.S514191","DOIUrl":"10.2147/NSA.S514191","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18881,"journal":{"name":"Nanotechnology, Science and Applications","volume":"18 ","pages":"15-16"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11759579/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143047354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Characterization of Alpha Mangostin Loaded-Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticle and the Impact on Dissolution and Physical Stability. α山竹苷负载介孔二氧化硅纳米颗粒的表征及其对溶解和物理稳定性的影响。
IF 4.9
Nanotechnology, Science and Applications Pub Date : 2025-01-09 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.2147/NSA.S499007
Diah Lia Aulifa, Annisa Hafizhah Saepudin, Priskila Margaretha, Miski Aghnia Khairinisa, Arif Budiman
{"title":"Characterization of Alpha Mangostin Loaded-Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticle and the Impact on Dissolution and Physical Stability.","authors":"Diah Lia Aulifa, Annisa Hafizhah Saepudin, Priskila Margaretha, Miski Aghnia Khairinisa, Arif Budiman","doi":"10.2147/NSA.S499007","DOIUrl":"10.2147/NSA.S499007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Improving drug solubility is crucial in formulating poorly water-soluble drugs, especially for oral administration. The incorporation of drugs into mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN) is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry to improve physical stability and solubility. Therefore, this study aimed to elucidate the mechanism of poorly water-soluble drugs within MSN, as well as evaluate the impact on the dissolution and physical stability.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Alpha mangostin (AM) was adopted as a model of a poorly water-soluble drug, while MSN with the pore size of 45 Å (MSN45) and 120 Å (MSN120) were used as Mesoporous materials. AM-loaded MSN (AM/MSN45 and AM/MSN120) was prepared by solvent evaporation method.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The amorphization of AM/MSN45 and AM/MSN120 was confirmed by the halo pattern observed in the powder X-ray diffraction pattern and the absence of the melting peak and the glass transition of AM in the DSC curves. This signified the successful incorporation of AM into MSN. FT-IR measurements suggested the formation of hydrogen bond interaction between the carbonyl group of AM and the silica surface of MSN. In the dissolution test, the presence of the AM within MSN improved the dissolution rate and generated the supersaturation of AM. However, the difference of pores size of MSN could affect the dissolution profile of AM within MSN. Additionally, it retained the X-ray halo patterns after 30 d of storage at 25 <sup>o</sup>C and 0% RH.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In conclusion, AM-loaded mesoporous silica significantly improved the dissolution and physical stability.</p>","PeriodicalId":18881,"journal":{"name":"Nanotechnology, Science and Applications","volume":"18 ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11727328/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142984284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Impaired Biofilm Development on Graphene Oxide-Metal Nanoparticle Composites. 氧化石墨烯-金属纳米颗粒复合材料生物膜发育受损研究。
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Nanotechnology, Science and Applications Pub Date : 2024-12-24 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.2147/NSA.S485841
Agata Lange, Marta Kutwin, Katarzyna Zawadzka, Agnieszka Ostrowska, Barbara Strojny-Cieślak, Barbara Nasiłowska, Aneta Bombalska, Sławomir Jaworski
{"title":"Impaired Biofilm Development on Graphene Oxide-Metal Nanoparticle Composites.","authors":"Agata Lange, Marta Kutwin, Katarzyna Zawadzka, Agnieszka Ostrowska, Barbara Strojny-Cieślak, Barbara Nasiłowska, Aneta Bombalska, Sławomir Jaworski","doi":"10.2147/NSA.S485841","DOIUrl":"10.2147/NSA.S485841","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Biofilms are one of the main threats related to bacteria. Owing to their complex structure, in which bacteria are embedded in the extracellular matrix, they are extremely challenging to eradicate, especially since they can inhabit both biotic and abiotic surfaces. This study aimed to create an effective antibiofilm nanofilm based on graphene oxide-metal nanoparticles (GOM-NPs).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>To create nanofilms, physicochemical analysis was performed, including zeta potential (Zp) (and the nanocomposites stability in time) and size distribution measurements, scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) of the nanofilm surfaces. During biological analysis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant capacity were measured in planktonic cells treated with the nanocomposites. Thereafter, biofilm formation was checked via crystal violet staining, biofilm thickness was assessed by confocal microscopy using double fluorescent staining, and biofilm structure was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed that two of the three nanocomposites were effective in reducing biofilm formation (GOAg and GOZnO), although the nanofilms were characterized by the roughest surface, indicating that high surface roughness is unfavorable for biofilm formation by the tested bacterial species (<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (ATCC 25923), <i>Salmonella enterica</i> (ATCC 13076), <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> (ATCC 27853)).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The performed analysis indicated that graphene oxide may be a platform for metal nanoparticles that enhances their properties (eg colloidal stability, which is maintained over time). Nanocomposites based on graphene oxide with silver nanoparticles and other types of nanocomposites with zinc oxide were effective against biofilms, contributing to changes throughout the biofilm structure, causing a significant reduction in the thickness of the structure, and affecting cell distribution. A nanocomposite consisting of graphene oxide with copper nanoparticles inhibited the biofilm, but to a lesser extent.</p>","PeriodicalId":18881,"journal":{"name":"Nanotechnology, Science and Applications","volume":"17 ","pages":"303-320"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11681909/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142903415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Impact of Surfactant Structures and High-Speed Mixing Dynamics in Achieving Nano-Sized Emulsions with Simple High-Speed Homogenization. 表面活性剂结构和高速混合动力学对简单高速均质制备纳米乳液的影响。
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Nanotechnology, Science and Applications Pub Date : 2024-12-21 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.2147/NSA.S492639
Sakdinon Na Nan, Jittima Amie Luckanagul, Vipaporn Rakkanka Panapisal
{"title":"The Impact of Surfactant Structures and High-Speed Mixing Dynamics in Achieving Nano-Sized Emulsions with Simple High-Speed Homogenization.","authors":"Sakdinon Na Nan, Jittima Amie Luckanagul, Vipaporn Rakkanka Panapisal","doi":"10.2147/NSA.S492639","DOIUrl":"10.2147/NSA.S492639","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study investigates the impact of various mixing parameters and surfactant combinations on the physical characteristics of nanoemulsions produced using high-speed homogenization. Nanoemulsions are explored for their capacity to enhance transdermal drug delivery in pharmaceutical and cosmetic contexts.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Employing a standard high-speed homogenizer typical in the cosmetic industry, we tested different combinations of Polysorbate (Tween®) and Sorbitan ester (Span®) surfactants under single and intermittent process configurations. Key parameters assessed included particle size, size distribution, Oswald ripening, and creaming index.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nanoemulsions synthesized had particle sizes below 200 nm and appeared as white liquids with slight creaming. Extended mixing times were associated with smaller droplet sizes and reduced creaming. Both processing methods yielded similar nanoemulsion properties, indicating minimal impact from the type of process used. The nanoemulsions exhibited polydispersity indices ranging from 0.3 to 0.5, suggesting a uniform size distribution, and showed negligible Oswald ripening, which indicates stable droplet sizes over time.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study confirms that precise control of mixing parameters and the selection of appropriate surfactant pairs are more critical than the choice of process in producing stable nanoemulsions. With efficient use of standard high-speed homogenizers, stable nanoemulsions suitable for large-scale production can be achieved, providing a cost-effective method for pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.</p>","PeriodicalId":18881,"journal":{"name":"Nanotechnology, Science and Applications","volume":"17 ","pages":"273-288"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11669595/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142895400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Development of Highly Stretchable Ag-MWCNT Composite for Screen-Printed Textile Electronics with Improved Mechanical and Electrical Properties. 具有高拉伸性能的Ag-MWCNT丝网印刷纺织电子复合材料的研制。
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Nanotechnology, Science and Applications Pub Date : 2024-12-21 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.2147/NSA.S493579
Daniel Janczak, Katarzyna Wójkowska, Tomasz Raczyński, Marcin Zych, Sandra Lepak-Kuc, Jerzy Szałapak, Mikko Nelo, Aleksandra Kądziela, Grzegorz Wróblewski, Heli Jantunen, Małgorzata Jakubowska
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