Sunil H. Koli, Satish V. Patil, Bhavana V. Mohite, Sachin V. Otari
{"title":"Microbial Pigment-Mediated Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles","authors":"Sunil H. Koli, Satish V. Patil, Bhavana V. Mohite, Sachin V. Otari","doi":"10.1007/s10876-024-02619-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10876-024-02619-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Over the past few years, there has been an increasing fascination with environmentally conscious techniques for the synthesis of nanoparticles, due to the drawbacks associated with conventional methodologies. These conventional methods frequently depend on the utilization of hazardous chemical substances and yield substantial waste, resulting in detrimental ecological contamination. As a result, alternative strategies utilizing plants and microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, algae, and their metabolites have gained attention. Microbial pigments (MPs) have gained significant attention in recent years due to their versatile bioactivities. This field of research combines the unique properties of MPs with the diverse applications of metal nanoparticles (MNPs), resulting in a range of promising outcomes. In microbial pigment-mediated nanoparticles (MP-MNPs) synthesis, the biological activities, chemical diversity of pigments, solubility in aqueous medium, lower reaction time, and renewable energy account for high rate of MNPs synthesis with divers shapes and sizes along with corresponding applications. Furthermore, it mitigates the use of harmful chemicals and reduces the generation of waste associated with conventional methods. However, care has to be taken to select suitable MPs for MNPs synthesis, such as in terms of solubility, stability, non-toxicity, and extraction of pigment. This review focuses on the utilization of MPs in the fabrication of MNPs, discussing the possible mechanisms and applications of the synthesized nanoparticles. The advantages and limitations of the microbial pigment-mediated synthesis of different MNPs are also summarized in this review.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphic Abstract</h3>","PeriodicalId":618,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cluster Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140625675","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohsen Doust Mohammadi, Faheem Abbas, Hitler Louis, Zonish Zeb, Innocent Benjamin
{"title":"Exploring the Binding Characteristics of Phosphomolybdic Acid with CH3X (X= F, Cl, and Br) via DFT Calculations","authors":"Mohsen Doust Mohammadi, Faheem Abbas, Hitler Louis, Zonish Zeb, Innocent Benjamin","doi":"10.1007/s10876-024-02617-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10876-024-02617-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study investigates the potential use of phosphomolybdic acid (POM) as an adsorbate for hazardous organic gases (CH<sub>3</sub>X, where X = F, Cl, and Br). Density functional theory (DFT) is employed to analyze the interaction between POM and the gases. Structural optimization using the TPSSh/Lanl2Dz level of theory is performed to determine the stable configurations. The adsorption energy of CH<sub>3</sub>X on POM is calculated to understand the adsorption capabilities and identify the most favorable complex. The results show that CH<sub>3</sub>F/POM has two optimal adsorption sites, while CH<sub>3</sub>Br/POM has a larger bond distance and stronger adsorption energy. CH<sub>3</sub>Cl/POM exhibits three bonding sites. The HOMO-LUMO energy difference decreases after binding, indicating improved conductivity. QTAIM, bond order, and NCI analysis reveal the inter- and intramolecular interactions and bond characteristics. Overall, POM is found to be suitable for adsorbing these gases, especially CH<sub>3</sub>Br.</p>","PeriodicalId":618,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cluster Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140625674","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sadia Sagar, Umair Khalid, Waqar Azim, Maria Kanwal, Nazia Hossain
{"title":"Reinforcement of biodegradable SiO2NPs-modified cellulose-gelatin hydrogel films with antioxidant and antibacterial properties as potential food packaging composite","authors":"Sadia Sagar, Umair Khalid, Waqar Azim, Maria Kanwal, Nazia Hossain","doi":"10.1007/s10876-024-02615-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10876-024-02615-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study proposed an innovative approach to the development of sustainable and biodegradable food packaging materials by incorporating inexpensive nano-silica (SiO<sub>2</sub>NPs) in designed hydrogel (CSG) film employing biodegradable polymers: synthetic polymer polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), natural polymer - carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and protein-based bio-polymer –gelatine, and a commercial crosslinker, tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) through a conventional air-dry casting technique. The CSG hydrogel blends were modified with varying amounts of SiO<sub>2</sub>NPs (0.05g, 0.1g, 0.15g and 0.2g) and compared with the blend without SiO<sub>2</sub>NPs to determine the effect of SiO<sub>2</sub>NPs loading through various characterisation techniques and applications including antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. Comprehensive characterizations of the CSG films revealed that CSG 0.1 (containing 0.1g SiO<sub>2</sub>NPs) exhibited the most favourable functional properties, low crystallinity, high flexibility, suitable pore size, thermal stability, adequate tensile strength, elongation at the breaking point and maximum stability by swelling and diffusion test. The addition of SiO<sub>2</sub>NPs consistently enhanced thermal and mechanical stability in all CSG films. Further, these CSG films were implemented for antioxidant test and antimicrobial activity against gram-positive <i>Bacillus cereus</i> and gram-negative <i>Escherichia coli.</i> SiO<sub>2</sub>NPs integration significantly elevated the antioxidant capacity in all films, with CSG 0.1 showing ⁓7% improvement. The antimicrobial activity of SiO<sub>2</sub>NPs-modified CSG films was also notable, with CSG 0.1 effectively inhibiting <i>B. cereus</i> by 1.2cm zone and <i>E. coli</i> by 0.5cm zone. A soil burial test was performed to pattern the biodegradability of CSG hydrogels. Therefore, the outstanding improvements in the intrinsic properties of CSG films, owing to SiO<sub>2</sub>NPs modification, positioned these CSG hydrogels as promising candidates for advanced food packaging materials in various industries.</p>","PeriodicalId":618,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cluster Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140585536","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Jafar Hoseini, Mehrangiz Bahrami, Golandam Askarisarvestani, S. Masoud Nabavizadeh, Hamid R. Shahsavari, Elvira De Giglio, Piero Mastrorilli
{"title":"PtAu Thin Film as Anode Electrocatalyst in Methanol Fuel Cell","authors":"S. Jafar Hoseini, Mehrangiz Bahrami, Golandam Askarisarvestani, S. Masoud Nabavizadeh, Hamid R. Shahsavari, Elvira De Giglio, Piero Mastrorilli","doi":"10.1007/s10876-024-02605-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10876-024-02605-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Expanding the application of methanol fuel cells in the energy economy is only feasible when a low-cost or highly CO-tolerant electrocatalyst replaces Pt catalysts to enhance the electrocatalytic properties of Pt. In this study, a PtAu thin film was produced at the liquid-liquid interface through the simple reduction of [Pt(cod)Cl<sub>2</sub>] and [Au(PPh<sub>3</sub>)Cl] complexes. The resulting thin film was directly transferred onto a glassy carbon electrode (without the application of Nafion™) and used as an electrocatalyst in the methanol oxidation reaction. Experimental and theoretical results both confirmed that PtAu exhibits lower CO poisoning compared to PtPd or Pt films. The high <i>j</i><sub><i>f</i></sub>/<i>j</i><sub><i>b</i></sub> ratio (where <i>j</i><sub><i>f</i></sub> is the maximum current of the anodic peak in the forward route and <i>j</i><sub><i>b</i></sub> is the maximum of peak current in the backward route), and theoretically calculated adsorption energies for PtAu thin film showed higher CO tolerance compared to Pt or PtPd thin film electrocatalysts.</p>","PeriodicalId":618,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cluster Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140585561","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reem A Alomari, Jegan Athinarayanan, Vaiyapuri Subbarayan Periasamy, Ali A Alshatwi
{"title":"Eco-friendly Synthesis of WO3 Nanostructures for Near-Infrared Laser Improved Photothermal Therapy of Breast Cancer","authors":"Reem A Alomari, Jegan Athinarayanan, Vaiyapuri Subbarayan Periasamy, Ali A Alshatwi","doi":"10.1007/s10876-024-02610-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10876-024-02610-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Greener fabrication of nanostructures has received remarkable attention due to their sustainability, cost-effectiveness, simplicity, and eco-friendliness. <i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i>-derived mucilage has not been exposed well to fabricate nanostructures. Thus, in this present investigation, we successfully synthesized tungsten trioxide (WO<sub>3</sub>) nanostructures using <i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i>-derived mucilage as bio-templates because it is more economical and environmentally friendly. Also, the fabricated WO<sub>3</sub> nanostructures cytotoxic features and their photothermal effects were studied. The WO<sub>3</sub> nanostructures were investigated using diverse analytical instruments: X-ray diffractometer (XRD), scanning electron microscope and, transmission electron microscope. Based on the structural and morphological characteristics of the WO<sub>3</sub> nanostructures, they have sphere-like morphologies with diameters of 100 - 200 nm. As revealed by XRD, monoclinic crystalline WO<sub>3</sub> nanostructures were formed. In vitro assays were used to assess the effect of WO<sub>3</sub> nanostructures on cell viability and morphological features of cells. Based on in vitro assays, fabricated WO<sub>3</sub> nanostructures showed slightly toxic behaviour in a human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7 cells). In contrast, after exposure to NIR lasers, the viability of WO<sub>3</sub> nanostructures treated cells decreased significantly. Because the WO<sub>3</sub> nanostructures have an excellent photothermal effect, which triggers cell death in cancer cells. Thus, the fabricated WO<sub>3</sub> nanostructures can be used as a photothermal agent for cancer therapy</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":618,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cluster Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140585543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alaa Jiheel Zkaim Alhazami, Vahid Pouresmaeil, Masoud Homayouni Tabrizi
{"title":"The Methylurolithin A-loaded PLGA-Folate-Chitosan Nanoparticles (Mu-PFCNPs), as the novel safe selective anti-colon cancer drug delivery system","authors":"Alaa Jiheel Zkaim Alhazami, Vahid Pouresmaeil, Masoud Homayouni Tabrizi","doi":"10.1007/s10876-024-02618-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10876-024-02618-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The synthesis of a targeted natural anticancer substitution has opened up a promising horizon by increasing the effectiveness of the treatment and reducing its undesirable side effects. However, the weak bio-accessibility and chemical instability of the medicinal plant phytochemicals are their main limitations. The nanospheres of poly lactic-<i>co</i>-glycolic acid (PLGA) is known to be safe due to its bioavailability and biodegradable profile. In the current study, Methylurolitin-A (MUA) was loaded into PLGA nanoparticles with folic acid-linked chitosan to investigate its antioxidant, anti-angiogenic, and anticancer activities. The MUA-loaded PLGA-folate-chitosan nanoparticles (Mu-PFCNPs) were synthesized and characterized by DLS, Zeta potential, FTIR, and FESEM. The Mu-PFCNPs’ antioxidant activity was analyzed by ABTS, DPPH, and FRAP assays followed by measuring the antioxidant gene expression. Moreover, the anti-angiogenic potential of the nanoparticles was evaluated on HT-29 cells by CAM assay, conducting the VEGF/VEGFR gene expression measurement. Finally, the Mu-PFCNP selective toxicity was studied on the HT-29, A2780, PANC, and HepG2 cancer cell lines utilizing MTT assay. The nanoparticles (+30.14mV, 134nm) exhibited potent antioxidant activity and overexpressed SOD and Catalase genes in treated HT-29 cells. Mu-PFCNPs down regulated VEGF and VEGFR gene expression on HT-29 cells. Additionally, the CAM results verified the activity by indicating the reduction in the number of blood vessels. Finally, Mu-PFCNPs induced a significant selective cytotoxic impact on HT-29 cancer cells compared to other cancer cell lines. The antioxidant, anti-angiogenic and therefore anti-colon cancer activities of Mu-PFCNPs make them a suitable targeted anti-cancer compound, particularly for the treatment of human colon cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":618,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cluster Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140585553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Keigo Araki, Noriko Yamauchi, Shohei Tada, Yoshio Kobayashi
{"title":"Synthesis and Color Durability of Silver Nanoparticles Immobilized on Silica Particles","authors":"Keigo Araki, Noriko Yamauchi, Shohei Tada, Yoshio Kobayashi","doi":"10.1007/s10876-024-02592-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10876-024-02592-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This paper presents the syntheses of SiO<sub>2</sub> particles immobilized with Ag nanoparticles and their composite with Au. Ag nanoparticles are present on the surfaces of the SiO<sub>2</sub> particles, and Ag<sup>+</sup> ions are galvanically replaced with Au<sup>3+</sup> ions. Finally, a method for maintaining the color durability and dispersibility of the Ag nanoparticles is demonstrated. The particles are primarily synthesized in three steps: In the first step, Sn<sup>2+</sup> ions are adsorbed on the surfaces of the SiO<sub>2</sub> particles; in the second step, Ag<sup>+</sup> ions are added, which are reduced and simultaneously adsorbed on the surface while Sn<sup>2+</sup> is oxidized to Sn<sup>4+</sup>; in the third step, Au<sup>3+</sup> ions are reduced by galvanic replacement and deposited on the Ag surface. Extensive characterization using transmission electron microscopy, scanning transmission electron microscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy reveals that the Ag–Au composite nanoparticles (17.2 ± 4.1 nm) are immobilized on the surface of the SiO<sub>2</sub> particles (<1 µm). The morphology and coloration of the SiO<sub>2</sub> particles with the immobilized Ag–Au composite nanoparticles remain preserved in nitric acid. This preservation is more pronounced than that observed in SiO<sub>2</sub> particles with immobilized Ag nanoparticles. This enhanced durability can be attributed to the formation of stable bonds between Ag and Au.</p>","PeriodicalId":618,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cluster Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140585690","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anna V. Konkova, Darya V. Evtushok, Natalia V. Kuratieva, Anton A. Ivanov, Michael A. Shestopalov
{"title":"[Mo2O2S2]-Based Oxothiomolybdates and Their Reactivity with Pyrazole and Triazole","authors":"Anna V. Konkova, Darya V. Evtushok, Natalia V. Kuratieva, Anton A. Ivanov, Michael A. Shestopalov","doi":"10.1007/s10876-024-02595-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10876-024-02595-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Extending the family of oxothiomolybdates, the interaction of the cyclic anion [Mo<sub>8</sub>O<sub>8</sub>S<sub>8</sub>(OH)<sub>8</sub>(C<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>)]<sup>2−</sup> and the complex [Mo<sub>4</sub>O<sub>4</sub>S<sub>4</sub>(C<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>)<sub>5</sub>]<sup>6−</sup> with organic compounds of the azole series—pyrazole (pzH) and 1,2,4-triazole (trzH) in water solution and in the melt of ligands was investigated. In water solution pyrazole plays only the role of cation (upon protonation) to form the complex (pzH<sub>2</sub>)<sub>2</sub>[Mo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>S<sub>2</sub>(C<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub>]. While in the reaction in melt of pzH in the case of the initial cyclic anion, the resulting anionic product [Mo<sub>6</sub>O<sub>6</sub>S<sub>6</sub>(pz)<sub>6</sub>(MoO<sub>4</sub>)]<sup>2−</sup> represents a pioneering example of a cyclic oxothiometalate {Mo<sub>6</sub>} anchored by the coordination of six bridging pyrazolates (pz), complemented by a MoO<sub>4</sub><sup>2−</sup> core. At the same time, the interaction of [Mo<sub>4</sub>O<sub>4</sub>S<sub>4</sub>(C<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>)<sub>5</sub>]<sup>6−</sup> with pzH and trzH melts yields the binuclear clusters [Mo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>S<sub>2</sub>(C<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>L<sub>2</sub>]<sup>2−</sup>, where L = pzH or trzH. The composition and structures of the compounds were determined using a variety of physicochemical methods, including single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":618,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cluster Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140585899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Humira Karim, Khadija Rehman, Sadiq Noor Khan, Ali Asgher Shuja, Tasmina Kanwal, Shabana Usman Simjee, Muhammad Raza Shah, Farzana Shaheen
{"title":"Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Amphiphilic Peptide and its Application in the Development of Niosomal Formulation as a Drug Delivery Carrier for Curcumin","authors":"Humira Karim, Khadija Rehman, Sadiq Noor Khan, Ali Asgher Shuja, Tasmina Kanwal, Shabana Usman Simjee, Muhammad Raza Shah, Farzana Shaheen","doi":"10.1007/s10876-024-02607-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10876-024-02607-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Developing effective therapy for cancer using a natural product like curcumin (CR) is an active area of research. The efficacy of CR against different types of cancers is significantly impeded by its non-specificity, low aqueous solubility, and high metabolism. In this study, novel amphiphilic peptide (AMP) was synthesized and their potential to carry CR into cancer cells via niosomal vesicles was examined. The synthesized AMP was characterized using several techniques such as FAB-MS, HRFAB-MS, <sup>1</sup>H-, and <sup>13</sup>C-NMR spectroscopy, which was then used to produce niosomal vesicles. CR-loaded AMP niosomal vesicles (CR-AMP-Vesicles) were also characterized in terms of size, zeta potential, PDI, and surface morphology. CR-AMP-Vesicles exhibited a smaller size of about 387.70 nm with 77.32% CR encapsulation and a regulated drug release profile. The AMP and AMP-Vesicles are reported for the first time. Moreover, we are the first to develop AMP-CR-Vesicles and to report the activity of the developed AMP-CR-Vesicles against chronic myeloid leukemia cell lines. The anticancer activity of the formulation was evaluated against chronic myeloid leukemia cell lines which exhibited a promising response with the IC<sub>50</sub> of 25 µM. Furthermore, the cytotoxicity of produced vesicles on human normal fibroblast 3T3 cells was studied and found to be non-cytotoxic. The overall results indicate that the developed novel CR-AMP-Vesicles are very effective and promising. The novel formulation has the potential for broader applications along with the fact that the developed niosomes have the potential to substantially reduce the cytotoxicity of bioactive compounds against normal cells while maintaining biological activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":618,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cluster Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140585710","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhanced Cytotoxic Efficacy of Ocimum basilicum Leaf Extract-Mediated TiO2 Nanocrystals","authors":"","doi":"10.1007/s10876-024-02603-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10876-024-02603-2","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Abstract</h3> <p>Breast cancer has become a global health burden, and therefore requires necessitating action against the development of affordable, target-oriented, and safe chemotherapeutic agents to mitigate its prevalence worldwide. In the present report, titanium oxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) nanocrystals (NCs) were synthesized using the green route utilizing <em>Ocimum basilicum</em> leaf extract (OBLE). X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies revealed that TiO<sub>2</sub> NCs exhibit tetragonal crystal configuration with anatase-type symmetry with <span> <span>(I{4}_{1/}amd)</span> </span> space group. The phenolic groups (–OH) present in OBLE were detected as the bend appeared at 3420 cm<sup>− 1</sup> in the infrared spectrum. The characteristic hump positioned at 331 nm in the UV–visible diffuse reflectance spectrum (UV–DRS) of biosynthesized TiO<sub>2</sub> NCs confirmed the formation of nanoparticles and the optical band gap of TiO<sub>2</sub> NCs was found to be 3.41 eV as evaluated from Tauc’s plot. The surface morphology of TiO<sub>2</sub> NCs showed minute agglomeration with an average particle size of 11.8 ± 0.66 nm as obtained from statistical analysis of the particle size distribution. The cytotoxic activity of TiO<sub>2</sub> NCs was investigated against MDA–MB 231 cancer cells and dose-dependent cell inhibition was observed with a low IC<sub>50</sub> value of 13.35 µg/mL after 48 h of incubation time. The present study underscores the remarkable cytotoxicity demonstrated by TiO<sub>2</sub> NCs against breast cancer cell lines.</p>","PeriodicalId":618,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cluster Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140585713","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}