Synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial study of chitosan-zinc oxide nanocomposite-coated superhydrophobic cotton fabric.

Awareness of microbial infection, hygiene, and personal health has increased in recent years, particularly in light of the pervasive pandemic encountered by the global community. This has prompted the development of antibacterial and superhydrophobic cotton fabric to address the pressing challenge. In this investigation, we report bio-mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) synthesized using leaf extract and zinc acetate.

Porous calcium silicate bioactive material-alginate composite for bone regeneration.

Bone tissue engineering aims to address bone-related problems that arise from trauma, infection, tumors, and surgery. Polymer and calcium silicate bioactive material (BM) based composites are commonly preferred as potential materials for bone treatment. However, the polymer has low bioactivity, thus, the current work aims to prepare a composite scaffold based on BM-sodium alginate (Alg) by varying the Alg percentage to optimize the porous nature of the composite.

Bioactive material‑sodium alginate-polyvinyl alcohol composite film scaffold for bone tissue engineering application.

Road accidents and infection-causing diseases during bone surgery are serious problems in orthopedics, and thus, addressing these pressing challenges is crucial. In the present study, the 70S30C calcium silicate bioactive material (BM) is synthesized by a sustainable approach employing a precipitation method using recycled rice husk and eggshells as a precursor of silica and calcium. Further, 70S30C BM is composited with sodium alginate (SA) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and the films were prepared by solvent casting method.

Noble metal-free CZTS electrocatalysis: synergetic characteristics and emerging applications towards water splitting reactions.

This review provides a comprehensive overview of the production and modification of CZTS nanoparticles (NPs) and their application in electrocatalysis for water splitting. Various aspects, including surface modification, heterostructure design with carbon nanostructured materials, and tunable electrocatalytic studies, are discussed. A key focus is the synthesis of small CZTS nanoparticles with tunable reactivity, emphasizing the sonochemical method's role in their formation.

Engineering HO Self-Supplying Platform for Xdynamic Therapies via Ru-Cu Peroxide Nanocarrier: Tumor Microenvironment-Mediated Synergistic Therapy.

Of the most common, hypoxia, overexpressed glutathione (GSH), and insufficient HO concentration in the tumor microenvironment (TME) are the main barriers to the advancment of reactive oxygen species (ROS) mediated Xdynamic therapies (X = photo, chemodynamic, chemo). Maximizing Fenton catalytic efficiency is crucial in chemodynamic therapy (CDT), yet endogenous HO levels are not sufficient to attain better anticancer efficacy. Specifically, there is a need to amplify Fenton reactivity within tumors, leveraging the unique attributes of the TME.

Influence of binder and solvents on the electrochemical performance of screen-printed MXene electrodes.

The present study is concerned with the use of binders and solvents in fabricating MXene electrodes, which play a vital role in influencing supercapacitive performance. The electrodes were prepared by screen printing MXene on flexible stainless steel mesh (FSSM) substrate, which is a straightforward, efficient, and cost-effective approach. The influence of binder and solvent on the electrochemical performance was investigated by fabricating them with and without using a binder i.

Structure-engineering of core-shell ZnCoO@NiO composites for high-performance asymmetric supercapacitors.

The implementation of a structure-designed strategy to construct hierarchical architectures of multicomponent metal oxide-based electrode materials for energy storage devices is in the limelight. Herein, we report NiO nanoflakes impregnated on ZnCoO nanorod arrays as ZnCoO@NiO core-shell structures on a flexible stainless-steel mesh substrate, fabricated by a simple, cost-effective and environmentally friendly reflux condensation method. The core-shell structure of ZnCoO@NiO is used as an electrode material in a supercapacitor as it provides a high specific surface area (134.

Multimodal Imaging and Phototherapy of Cancer and Bacterial Infection by Graphene and Related Nanocomposites.

The advancements in nanotechnology and nanomedicine are projected to solve many glitches in medicine, especially in the fields of cancer and infectious diseases, which are ranked in the top five most dangerous deadly diseases worldwide by the WHO. There is great concern to eradicate these problems with accurate diagnosis and therapies. Among many developed therapeutic models, near infra-red mediated phototherapy is a non-invasive technique used to invade many persistent tumors and bacterial infections with less inflammation compared with traditional therapeutic models such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgeries.

Composition, Morphology, and Interface Engineering of 3D Cauliflower-Like Porous Carbon-Wrapped Metal Chalcogenides as Advanced Electrocatalysts for Quantum Dot-Sensitized Solar Cells.

Designing a low-cost, highly efficient, and stable electrocatalyst that can synergistically speed up the reduction of polysulfide electrolytes while operative for long periods in the open air is critical for the practical application of quantum dot-sensitized solar cells (QDSSCs), but it remains a challenging task. Herein, a simple, straightforward, and two-step nanocomposite engineering approach that simultaneously combines metallic copper chalcogenides (MC) either Cu S or Cu Se with S, N dual-doped carbon (SNC) sources for devising high-quality counter electrode (CE) film are reported. First, the hierarchically assembled MC nanostructures are obtained using microwave-assisted synthesis.

Efficient quantum dot-sensitized solar cells through sulfur-rich carbon nitride modified electrolytes.

For quantum dot sensitized solar cells (QDSSCs), modifying conservative polysulfide electrolytes with polymer additives has been proven as an effective method to control charge recombination processes at the TiO/QDs/electrolyte interface and to accomplish efficient cell devices. In this respect, the polysulfide electrolyte is modified with polymeric and sulfur-rich graphitic carbon nitride (SGCN) to enhance the photovoltaic performance of QDSSCs. For the first time, SGCN is used to passivate surface trap states and act as the steric hindrance between TiO/QDs/electrolyte interfaces.

Marigold micro-flower like NiCoO grown on flexible stainless-steel mesh as an electrode for supercapacitors.

Nanostructured NiCoO is a promising material for energy storage systems. Herein, we report the binder-free deposition of porous marigold micro-flower like NiCoO (PNCO) on the flexible stainless-steel mesh (FSSM) as (PNCO@FSSM) electrode by simple chemical bath deposition. The SEM and EDS analysis revealed the marigold micro-flowers like morphology of NiCoO and its elemental composition.

Mechanical Properties and Cytotoxicity of Differently Structured Nanocellulose-hydroxyapatite Based Composites for Bone Regeneration Application.

The nanocomposites were prepared by synthesizing (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-yl)oxyl (TEMPO)-oxidized cellulose nanofibrils (TCNFs) or cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) with hydroxyapatite (HA) in varying composition ratios in situ. These nanocomposites were first obtained from eggshell-derived calcium and phosphate of ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate as precursors at a stoichiometric Ca/P ratio of 1.67 with ultrasonication and compressed further by a uniaxial high-pressure technique.

Enhanced Overall Water-Splitting Performance: Oleylamine-Functionalized GO/CuZnSnS Composite as a Nobel Metal-Free and NonPrecious Electrocatalyst.

Using emergent highly proficient and inexpensive non-noble metal-based bifunctional electrocatalysts to overall water splitting reaction is a pleasingly optional approach to resolve greenhouse gases and energy anxiety. In this work, oleylamine-functionalized graphene oxide/CuZnSnS composite (OAm-GO/CZTS) is prepared and investigated as a higher bifunctional electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The OAm-GO/CZTS shows brilliant electrocatalytic performance and durability toward H and O in both acidic and basic media, with overpotentials of 47 mV for HER and 1.

CZTS Decorated on Graphene Oxide as an Efficient Electrocatalyst for High-Performance Hydrogen Evolution Reaction.

CuZnSnS (CZTS) was synthesized by the sonochemical method using 2-methoxyethanol as the solvent and subsequently decorated onto graphene oxide (GO synthesized by the modified Hummers' method) using two different approaches such as in situ growth and ex situ synthesis followed by deposition. Preliminary characterizations indicated that the synthesized CZTS belongs to the kesterite structure with a sphere-like morphology. The in situ-synthesized CZTS/GO (I-CZTS/GO) composite is used as an efficient electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) which revealed superior electrocatalytic activity with a reduced overpotential (39.

Photosensitizer-conjugated Cu-In-S heterostructured nanorods for cancer targeted photothermal/photodynamic synergistic therapy.

Photo-activated therapy is a non-invasive and promising medical technology for the treatment of cancers. Herein, we present Ce6-HA-CIS phototherapeutic nanohybrids composed of Cu-In-S (CIS) heterostructured nanorod (HS-rod), chlorin e6 (Ce6), and hyaluronic acid (HA) for the use in targeted photodynamic/photothermal therapy (PDT/PTT). In the Ce6-HA-CIS nanohybrids, the CIS HS-rod was investigated as a PTT agent to convert light into thermal energy, with Ce6 acting as a PDT agent to generate singlet oxygen (O).

Biomass-Mediated Synthesis of Cu-Doped TiO Nanoparticles for Improved-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Pure TiO and Cu-doped TiO nanoparticles are synthesized by the biomediated green approach using the Bengal gram bean extract. The extract containing biomolecules acts as capping agent, which helps to control the size of nanoparticles and inhibit the agglomeration of particles. Copper is doped in TiO to enhance the electronic conductivity of TiO and its electrochemical performance.

Enhanced electrocatalytic hydrogen generation from water cobalt-doped CuZnSnS nanoparticles.

Herein, we adopted a novel noble metal-free Co-doped CZTS-based electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), which was fabricated using a facile, effective, and scalable strategy by employing a sonochemical method. The optimized Co-doped CZTS electrocatalyst shows a superior HER performance with a small overpotential of 200 and 298 mV at 2 and 10 mA, respectively, and Tafel slope of 73 mV dec, and also exhibits excellent stability up to 700 cycles with negligible loss of the cathodic current. The ease of synthesis and high activity of the Co-doped CZTS-based cost-effective catalytic system appear to be promising for HER catalysis.

Nanostructured N-doped orthorhombic NbO as an efficient stable photocatalyst for hydrogen generation under visible light.

The synthesis of orthorhombic nitrogen-doped niobium oxide (NbON) nanostructures was performed and a photocatalytic study carried out in their use in the conversion of toxic HS and water into hydrogen under UV-Visible light. Nanostructured orthorhombic NbON was synthesized by a simple solid-state combustion reaction (SSCR). The nanostructural features of NbON were examined by FESEM and HRTEM, which showed they had a porous chain-like structure, with chains interlocked with each other and with nanoparticles sized less than 10 nm.

Facile synthesis of gold/gadolinium-doped carbon quantum dot nanocomposites for magnetic resonance imaging and photothermal ablation therapy.

Composites of gold nanomaterials and imaging agents show promise in cancer therapy. Here we have demonstrated a rapid, facile, environmentally friendly, and organic solvent-free method for the synthesis of a gold/gadolinium-doped carbon quantum dot (Au/GdC) nanocomposite for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and photothermal ablation (PTA) therapy. The gadolinium-doped carbon quantum dots (Gd@CQDs) were synthesized using a one-pot, microwave-assisted method, and used as reducing and stabilizing agents to both form the Au/GdC nanocomposite and prevent its agglomeration.

Anchoring Ultrafine ZnFeO/C Nanoparticles on 3D ZnFeO Nanoflakes for Boosting Cycle Stability and Energy Density of Flexible Asymmetric Supercapacitor.

Heterostructure-based metal oxide thin films are recognized as the leading material for new generation, high-performance, stable, and flexible supercapacitors. However, morphologies, like nanoflakes, nanotubes, nanorods, and so forth, have been found to suffer from issues related to poor cycle stability and energy density. Thus, to circumvent these problems, herein, we have developed a low-cost, high surface area, and environmentally benign self-assembled ZnFeO nanoflake@ZnFeO/C nanoparticle heterostructure electrode via anchoring ZnFeO and carbon nanoparticles using an in situ biomediated green rotational chemical bath deposition approach for the first time.

Ultrasound-assisted green economic synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles using eggshell biowaste and study of mechanical and biological properties for orthopedic applications.

Nanostructured hydroxyapatite (HAp) is the most favorable candidate biomaterial for bone tissue engineering because of its bioactive and osteoconductive properties. Herein, we report for the first time ultrasound-assisted facile and economic approach for the synthesis of nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite (Ca (PO ) (OH) ) using recycled eggshell biowaste referred as EHAp. The process involves the reaction of eggshell biowaste as a source of calcium and ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate as a phosphate source.

Rapid fabrication of carbon quantum dots as multifunctional nanovehicles for dual-modal targeted imaging and chemotherapy.

Unlabelled: Herein, we synthesized an S, N, and Gd tri-element doped magnetofluorescent carbon quantum dots (GdNS@CQDs) within 10min by using a one-pot microwave method. Our results showed that these magnetofluorescent GdNS@CQDs have excellent fluorescent and magnetic properties. Moreover, GdNS@CQDs exhibited high stability at physiological conditions and ionic strength.

Contact angle measurements: a preliminary diagnostic tool for evaluating the performance of ZnFe2O4 nano-flake based supercapacitors.

Contact angle measurements (surface wettability) of the electrolytes (1 M KOH, NaOH and LiOH) and their combination (1 M 1 : 1 v/v LiOH + KOH, NaOH + KOH and LiOH + NaOH) in contact with ZnFe2O4 nano-flake based electrodes is used as an empirical diagnostic tool to pre-evaluate the performance of a supercapacitor prior to actual fabrication of the device.

Depositing silver nanoparticles on/in a glass slide by the sonochemical method.

A glass substrate was coated with silver by ultrasound irradiation. The structure and morphology of the nanoparticles in the deposited film were characterized using methods such as XRD, TEM, HR TEM, HRSEM, AFM, TOF-SIMS and optical spectroscopy. It was demonstrated that nucleation and the ensuing growth of the nanoparticles occurs in solution and is influenced by the concentration of the precursor, temperature and time of sonication.

Microscale size triangular gold prisms synthesized using Bengal gram beans (Cicer arietinum L.) extract and HAuCl4x3H20: a green biogenic approach.

Single step and completely green room temperature biosynthesis of microscale size triangular gold prisms (approximately 25 nm thick) using remnant water collected from soaked Bengal gram beans (Cicer arietinum L.) is reported for the first time. Extracellular transport of protein and biomolecules from protein rich gram beans mediate the reduction of aqueous Au3+ ions and direct the growth of triangular prisms.