• This study aimed to evaluate the toxicity of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) synthesized by biogenic (BS) and chemical (CH) routes. (mdpi.com)
  • The phase composition and local environment of iron ions in gadolinium-doped iron oxide nanoparticles were studied by X-ray diffraction analysis and nuclear gamma resonance (NGR) spectroscopy. (researchgate.net)
  • The novel iron-oxide nanoparticles (NPs) stabilized with triethanolammonium oleate were produced. (researchgate.net)
  • Iron oxide nanoparticles functionalized with novel hydrophobic and hydrophilic porphyrins as potential agents for photodynamic therapy. (docksci.com)
  • Please cite this article as: O. Penon, M.J. Marín, D.B. Amabilino, D.A. Russell, L. Pérez-García, Iron oxide nanoparticles functionalized with novel hydrophobic and hydrophilic porphyrins as potential agents for photodynamic therapy, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (2015), doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis. (docksci.com)
  • Abstract The preparation of novel porphyrin derivatives and their immobilization onto iron oxide nanoparticles to build up suitable nanotools for potential use in photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been explored. (docksci.com)
  • To achieve this purpose, a zinc porphyrin derivative, ZnPR-COOH, has been synthesized, characterized at the molecular level and immobilized onto previously synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles covered with oleylamine. (docksci.com)
  • The field enhancement is greatest when the plasmon frequency, ωp, is in resonance with the radiation ( ω = ω p / 3 {\displaystyle \omega =\omega _{p}/{\sqrt {3}}} for spherical particles). (wikipedia.org)
  • Argyria is not caused by true silver colloids which consist of nanometer sized particles of silver in pure water. (silver-colloids.com)
  • Besides, when hydrophilic Pt nanoparticles prepared by this synthesis method are tried to be activators for electroless copper deposition, the particles are found to exhibit excellent activity. (ncl.edu.tw)
  • Photocleavable anionic glue: light-sensitive trianions (inducing the aggregation of cationic nanoparticles) which, upon exposure to light, irreversibly transform into dianionic products (incapable of maintaining the particles in an assembled state). (weizmann.ac.il)
  • Cancer-specific enzymes cleave peptide chains immobilized on gold nanoparticles, triggering multivalent electrostatic interactions between the particles, leading to their irreversible aggregation. (weizmann.ac.il)
  • According to the TEM results obtained, it was observed that the particles were spherical, approximately 4 nm in size, and showed a homogeneous distribution. (bvsalud.org)
  • The synthesis of nanoparticles through physical and chemical processes consumes extreme energy, pollutes the environment, produces toxic chemicals that stick to the surface of particles, and which have inimical effects in medical applications (Nadagouda and Varma, 2008). (japsonline.com)
  • The size of the nanoparticle differs from intracellularly and extracellularly synthesized particles, i.e., 10 nm to 100-200 nm, respectively. (japsonline.com)
  • Fine particles of size with a few nanometers and spherical or cubic particles of size approximately 30 nm, which are responsible for magnetic properties, were obtained. (steelscienceportal.jp)
  • Recent years have witnessed increased interests of scientific community in nanomaterials particularly metal nanoparticles in various areas ranging from material science to nanotechnology [ 1 - 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Humans have developed and used nanomaterials since a very long time as evidenced by the ruby red colour of some glass which is due to the entrapment of gold nanoparticles in the glass matrix. (hindawi.com)
  • Various procedures have been developed for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles and nanomaterials including physical, chemical, and biological methods. (hindawi.com)
  • Green nanotechnology is synthesizing the nanoparticles or nanomaterials using biological routes, as shown in Fig. 1, such as microorganisms, plants, viruses, or their by-products such as proteins and lipids. (ijpsr.com)
  • The paper reports on the charge transport in the sandwich-like graphene / Co nanoparticles / graphene structure (G/CoNPs/G). It is fabricated by combining the electrochemical deposition of Co nanoparticles onto a single layer CVD graphene and their capping with another graphene layer. (researchgate.net)
  • H. J. You, S. C. Yang, B. J. Ding, H. Yang, Synthesis of colloidal metal and metal alloy nanoparticles for electrochemical energy applications, Chem. (illinois.edu)
  • This review provides an overview of the mechanisms of green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles and their application. (ijpsr.com)
  • There have been enormous advancements in the arena of Nanotechnology within the recent years related to the green synthesis of nanoparticles using plant extracts, microorganisms and human genes. (ijpsr.com)
  • Especially plant-based nanoparticles produced by green synthesis are used in many fields. (bvsalud.org)
  • Nanoparticles produced by green synthesis are used in a wide area around the world due to their many advantages such as environmentally friendly, economically and non-toxically. (bvsalud.org)
  • The cytotoxicity effect of biologically synthesized bismuth oxide nanoparticles using Vibrio sp. (ac.ir)
  • Medieval potteries embellished with glaze or luster display different characteristic colours that result from special optical properties of the glaze which themselves arise due to the random dispersion of metallic spherical nanoparticles within the glaze [ 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • SERS enhancement can occur even when an excited molecule is relatively far apart from the surface which hosts metallic nanoparticles enabling surface plasmon phenomena. (wikipedia.org)
  • Interest in developing environmentally friendly procedures for the synthesis of metallic nanoparticles has been increased. (ijpsr.com)
  • In the synthesis of metallic nanoparticles, natural resources have been used. (ijpsr.com)
  • First metallic ions are captured on the surface or inside the microbial cells, and then these arrested metal ions are reduced into metal nanoparticles by the action of enzymes. (ijpsr.com)
  • In the context of nanomedicine, a variety of materials have been utilized for their potential medical applications, wherein metallic nanoparticles have been proven the most convenient and suitable due to their unique optical, physical and electrical properties. (springeropen.com)
  • One of the most studied nanoparticles used for enhancement of PTT are metallic nanoparticles, especially gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) or platinum nanoparticles (Pt NPs) [ 8 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Due to its unique spherical form, it is capable of multi-directional heat transport, excellent dispersion and high thermal conductivity with thermally conductive materials. (evchargingsolutions.be)
  • We investigated the impact of different solvents on the morphologies of these silver nanostructures and proposed a possible growth mechanism for the as-synthesized silver nanoplates with large edge lengths and high aspect ratios. (pku.edu.cn)
  • For instance, differently shaped nanostructures of silver and gold embody unique optical scattering properties [ 3 , 6 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Y.-T. Pan,† X. Yin,† K. S. Kwok, H. Yang, Higher-ordered nanostructures of flexible palladium two-dimensional nanosheets for fast hydrogen sensing, Nano Lett. (illinois.edu)
  • Influence of Surface Defects and Palladium Deposition on the Activity of CdS Nanocrystals for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production [J]. Acta Phys. (pku.edu.cn)
  • Characterization of Heterostructural Palladium Deposition on Spherical Gold Nanoparticles by In situ Liquid Cell Transmission Electron Microscopy [J]. Acta Phys. (pku.edu.cn)
  • nanoparticles (NPs) sintered by the metals co-precipitation followed with SiO 2 TEOS deposition. (researchgate.net)
  • The feasibility of using this newly synthesized Pd nanoparticles as activator for electroless copper deposition has also been examined. (ncl.edu.tw)
  • TEM images exhibited a uniform spherical morphology and diameters of 10-30 nm for the biosynthesized nanoparticles. (ac.ir)
  • It was determined that the inhibition zone diameters of biosynthesized nanoparticles measured in terms of antibacterial activity were between 10 and 14 mm. (bvsalud.org)
  • A facile and green method is described for the synthesis of Silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NPs) from the extract of Papaya Peel as capping and reducing agent. (omicsonline.org)
  • These clearly reveal that the structure of the synthesized silver nanoparticles was face centered cubic. (omicsonline.org)
  • According to the obtained XRD results, the crystal nature of nanoparticles in face-centered cubic structure was confirmed by the peaks in the XRD model corresponding to the planes (111) (200) (220) and (311). (bvsalud.org)
  • In this method, metal ions including Pd, Pt, Ru and Ag are reduced to zero-valence atoms by self-generated long carbon-chain alcohol inside the micellar core and then hydrophilic metal nanoparticles form. (ncl.edu.tw)
  • The platinum ions from the Pt nanoparticles, in combination with Au NPs, could be used as anticancer therapeutics with an effect similar to cisplatin. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Metal nanoparticles have proven to be the excellent catalysts for inorganic synthesis, pollution treatments and fuel cell, due to their quantum effect, high surface-tovolume ratio and surface energy [ 14 - 16 ]. (omicsonline.org)
  • In this review, we present the most recent advancements about Pd-based catalysts, considering Pd, Pd alloys with different transition metals and non-carbon supported nanoparticles, as possible electrodes in DMFCs. (mdpi.com)
  • The as-obtained silver products of high-purity were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). (pku.edu.cn)
  • Investigation of the Growth Mechanism and Compositional Segregations of Monodispersed Ferrite Nanoparticles by Transmission Electron Microscopy [J]. Acta Phys. (pku.edu.cn)
  • The nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray spectroscopy (XPS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), vibrating-sample magnetometry (VSM-SQUID), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). (mdpi.com)
  • The cyanobacterial silver nanoparticles (CSNPs) were characterized by UV-Vis spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis and were further tested for antibacterial and cytotoxic efficiency. (japsonline.com)
  • Prasad CH, Srinivasulu K, Venkateswarlu P (2015) Catalytic Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol Using Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles Derived from Papaya ( Carica papaya ) Peel extract. (omicsonline.org)
  • It has been well documented that the optical, electronic, and catalytic properties of metal nanoparticles are functions of nanoparticle size, shape, and crystal structure. (hindawi.com)
  • While carmakers prefer palladium for catalytic converters, they are turning to platinum, which is cheaper than palladium, to save costs. (actionext.com)
  • Two types of alkylthiol-terminated poly(acrylic acid) (PAAs, varying in length) are synthesized and used to functionalize gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) to mimic similar assembly effects of single-stranded DNA-capped AuNPs using synthetic polyelectrolytes. (osti.gov)
  • article{osti_1409368, title = {Interfacial Self-Assembly of Polyelectrolyte-Capped Gold Nanoparticles}, author = {Zhang, Honghu and Nayak, Srikanth and Wang, Wenjie and Mallapragada, Surya and Vaknin, David}, abstractNote = {Here, we report on pH- and salt-responsive assembly of nanoparticles capped with polyelectrolytes at vapor-liquid interfaces. (osti.gov)
  • Appearance of ruby red colour of the colloidal gold solution results as a formation of small gold nanoparticles [ 4 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • for example, tri-sodium citrate [ 7 - 9 ] and sodium borohydride [ 10 ] are being used for the reduction of gold chloride and silver nitrate solutions to form gold and silver nanoparticles, respectively, for decades. (hindawi.com)
  • Ostwald in as early as 1917 reported that chloroauric acid solutions can be reduced to gold nanoparticles employing tannin even when tap water is used to prepare aqueous solutions [ 12 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Silver and gold are typical metals for SERS experiments because their plasmon resonance frequencies fall within these wavelength ranges, providing maximal enhancement for visible and NIR light. (wikipedia.org)
  • Chiral gold nanoparticles coated with enantiomerically pure phenylalanine were assembled into nanoporous membranes, whose ionic conductivity depends on the handedness of the incident circularly polarized light. (weizmann.ac.il)
  • Notwithstanding, we have to be careful with the use of gold nanoparticles in cancer therapies, because it is still unknown whether the toxic effects caused by nanoparticles are life-threatening. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The purpose of the study was chemical characterization and assessment of cytotoxicity, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, and cutaneous wound healing properties of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) using the aqueous extract of Strawberry fruit and L-Ascorbic acid as reducing and stabilizing agents. (ac.ir)
  • In conclusion, the results of chemical characterization confirm that the Strawberry fruit can be consumed to produce copper nanoparticles with a remarkable amount of remedial effects without any cytotoxicity against HUVECs. (ac.ir)
  • The nanoscale dimension and high surface area to volume ratio of nanoparticles makes their physicochemical properties quite different from those of the bulk materials [ 3 , 5 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • These are potentially highly toxic metals [ 5254 ] if solubilized or eluted from the nanoparticles into the cytosol or extracellular fluids. (nanomedicine.com)
  • The two key aspects in the biosynthesis of nanoparticles are NADH (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) and NADH-dependent nitrate reductase. (ijpsr.com)
  • The FTIR spectra showed a new peak at the range of 3,400-3,460 cm−1 compared to control, confirming the reduction of silver nitrate. (japsonline.com)
  • There are a lot of studies, which showed non-toxicity of NPs, as well as high number of publications showing a cytotoxic effect of nanoparticles on the cells. (biomedcentral.com)
  • H. Yang, X. W. Teng, S. Maksimuk, Multipods and dendritic nanoparticles of platinum: colloidal synthesis and electrocatalytic property in Metal Nanoclusters in Catalysis and Materials Science: the Issue of Size Control. (illinois.edu)
  • Another important finding is that the nanoparticles which are hydrophilic, hydrophobic or both can be effectively prepared by regulating the reflux time in this method. (ncl.edu.tw)
  • Here, we report on pH- and salt-responsive assembly of nanoparticles capped with polyelectrolytes at vapor-liquid interfaces. (osti.gov)
  • It is difficult to directly compare the results about toxicity effect of nanoparticles obtained by others authors, because they used different nanoparticles, synthesized by different methods and using different reagents, which also have influence on the toxicity of NPs [ 16 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • An efficient reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to 4-aminophenol (4-AP) in the presence of Ag NPs and NaBH4 was observed and was found to depend upon the nanoparticle size or the peel extract concentration used for synthesis. (omicsonline.org)
  • Metal nanoparticles harbour numerous exceptional physiochemical properties absolutely different from those of bulk metal as a function of their extremely small size and large superficial area to volume. (hindawi.com)
  • One of the main advantages of working with nanoparticles is the manipulation of their properties by controlling the material, size and shape of the nanocore, and the chemical functionalization with specific ligands, which provides multifunctionality to the nanosystem [6]. (docksci.com)
  • Silver nanoparticles (NPs) have shown remarkable potential for numerous applications in chemical, electronic , medical, and biological fields due to their distinctive properties, when compared to their bulk counterparts [ 1 - 3 ]. (omicsonline.org)
  • multiple scattering peaks in the UV-vis range are exhibited by anisotropic nanoparticles like rods, triangular prisms, and cubes exhibit as a result of highly localized charge polarizations at corners and edges [ 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • SERS from pyridine adsorbed on electrochemically roughened silver was first observed by Martin Fleischmann, Patrick J. Hendra and A. James McQuillan at the Department of Chemistry at the University of Southampton, UK in 1973. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is because of this requirement that roughened surfaces or arrangements of nanoparticles are typically employed in SERS experiments as these surfaces provide an area on which these localized collective oscillations can occur. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cyanobacteria-mediated silver nanoparticles synthesis approach has proven to be more efficient and eco-friendly in achieving biomedical applications compared to physical and chemical prototypes. (japsonline.com)
  • Diaspore and bauxite (Al2O3*3H2O), which are both mineral aluminates, are used in the production of industrial alu The World Platinum Investment Association (WPIC) said recently that carmakers are accelerating reductions in palladium use and increased use of platinum due to concerns about Russian palladium supplies. (psp-vault.com)
  • The World Platinum Investment Association (WPIC) said recently that carmakers are accelerating reductions in palladium use and increased use of platinum due to concerns about Russian palladium supplies. (psp-vault.com)
  • Palladium is used by carmakers in tailpipe emissions systems to reduce carbon emissions. (actionext.com)
  • By this method, in the Pd case, by changing the carbon chain length of the surfactant, the diameter of the nanoparticles can be controlled. (ncl.edu.tw)
  • We developed a low temperature solvothermal approach to synthesize single crystal silver nanoplates with edge lengths of 1-4 μm, thicknesses of 50-100 nm and aspect ratios ≥10 in a large-scale. (pku.edu.cn)
  • A new method to synthesize noble metal nanoparticles has been developed whereby an alcohol-type surfactant, sodium alkyl sulfate (SCnS, n=8,10,12,14), is used as the reductant, and there is no need for an external reducing agent. (ncl.edu.tw)
  • Freshwater cyanobacteria are able to synthesize nanoparticles, intracellularly as well as extracellularly. (japsonline.com)
  • Nanoparticles can be synthesized using a variety of methods such as physical method, chemical method, biological method and hybrid method 1-3 . (ijpsr.com)
  • UV-Vis spectroscopy of the prepared sumac-mediated silver solution showed the absorption maximum at about 400 nm. (bvsalud.org)
  • Naked metal nanoparticles are synthesized by various physical and chemical methods. (hindawi.com)
  • This has led to inclination of scientific community towards eco-friendly agents for the reduction of metal salts to form nanoparticles. (hindawi.com)
  • In this review, first various methods used to prepare metal nanoparticles are highlighted and further tannic acid mediated synthesis of metal nanoparticles is emphasized. (hindawi.com)
  • There is no sign that western sanctions against Russia have restricted palladium exports since the conflict escalated in February, but as the conflict continues, more companies could boycott The Russian metal and governments could impose restrictions. (actionext.com)
  • The formation of an inclusion complex between a palladium-based coordination cage and the dye indigo carmine affects both the host (stabilization of a previously unknown conformation of the cage) and the guest (modulation of the optical properties). (weizmann.ac.il)
  • Molecular dynamics simulations reveal semiconductivity-like behavior in coassemblies of positively charged nanoparticles and negatively charged small molecules. (weizmann.ac.il)
  • Small molecules with three (or more) negative charges can mediate attractive interactions between positively charged nanoparticles in water, whereas those that bear one or two negative charges are unable to do so. (weizmann.ac.il)
  • The sensing behavior of pure or doped Fe 2 O 3 materials was studied for the optimization by nanoparticle processing [ 10 , 11 ]. (hindawi.com)