Green Synthesis of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles, Characterization, and Their Neuroprotective Effect on Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Oxidative Injury in Human Neuroblastoma (SH-SY5Y) Cell Line.

Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeONPs) have a broad scale of applications in the biomedical field due to their excellent physicochemical and catalytic properties. The present study aims to synthesize the CeONPs from () leaf extract, which has been used in Indian traditional medicine for its neuroprotective properties. The CeONPs were characterized by ultraviolet-visible, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy- energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy.

Unclonable fluorescence of MgO-ZrO :Tb nanocomposite for versatile applications in data security, dermatoglyphics.

Latent fingerprints (LFPs) are one among the most important types of evidences at crime scenes because of the distinctiveness and tenacity of the friction ridges in fingerprints (FPs). Therefore, it is essential in forensic science to develop a reliable method to detect LFPs. Traditional detection methods still face a number of difficulties, such as limited sensitivity, low contrast, strong background, and complex processing stages.

New design of highly sensitive and selective MoO:Eu micro-rods: Probing of latent fingerprints visualization and anti-counterfeiting applications.

Red colour light emitting Eu ions activated MoO nanophosphors (NPs) were prepared through an ultrasound assisted sonochemical method using Aloe Vera (A.V.) gel as a bio-surfactant.

SiO@LaOF:Eu core-shell functional nanomaterials for sensitive visualization of latent fingerprints and WLED applications.

For the first time, intense red color composite of SiO@LaOF:Eu core-shell nanostructures (NS) were fabricated via facile solvothermal method followed by thermal treatment. The obtained core-shell particles display better spherical shape and non-agglomeration with a narrow size distribution. Photoluminescence (PL) emission spectra exhibits intense peaks at ∼593 nm, 611 nm, 650 nm corresponds to D → F (J = 0, 1 and 2) Eu transitions respectively.

Blue light emitting YO:Tm nanophosphors with tunable morphology obtained by bio-surfactant assisted sonochemical route.

Modified sonochemical route was used to prepare YO:Tm (1-11mol%) nanophosphor using Mimosa pudica (M.P.) leaves extract as bio-surfactant.

Dual color emitting Eu doped strontium orthosilicate phosphors synthesized by bio-template assisted ultrasound for solid state lightning and display applications.

A novel SrSiO:Eu (1-5mol %) superstructures (SS) were synthesized using bio-sacrificial A.V. gel assisted ultrasound method.

Zinc silicates with tunable morphology by surfactant assisted sonochemical route suitable for NUV excitable white light emitting diodes.

The cationic surfactants assisted ultrasound route was used to prepare Dy doped ZnSiO nanophosphors. The final products were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), ultraviolet visible spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and photoluminescence. Orthorhombic phase of ZnSiO:Dy (JCPDS card No.

Novel EGCG assisted ultrasound synthesis of self-assembled Ca2SiO4:Eu(3+) hierarchical superstructures: Photometric characteristics and LED applications.

This paper reports for the first time ultrasound, EGCG assisted synthesis of pure and Eu(3+) (1-5mol%) activated Ca2SiO4 nanophosphors having self-assembled superstructures with high purity. The shape, size and morphology of the product were tuned by controlling influential parameters. It was found that morphology was highly dependent on EGCG concentration, sonication time, pH and sonication power.

Bio-mediated route for the synthesis of shape tunable Y₂O₃: Tb³⁺ nanoparticles: Photoluminescence and antibacterial properties.

The study reports green mediated combustion route for the synthesis of Tb(3+) ion activated Y2O3 nanophosphors using Aloe Vera gel as fuel. The concentration of Tb(3+) plays a key role in controlling the morphology of Y2O3 nanostructures. The formation of different morphologies of Y2O3: Tb(3+) nanophosphors were characterized by PXRD, SEM, TEM and HRTEM.

Green synthesis of Y2O3:Dy(3+) nanophosphor with enhanced photocatalytic activity.

Facile and green route was employed for the synthesis of Y2O3:Dy(3+) (1-11 mol%) nanostructures (NSs) using Aloe vera gel as fuel. The formation of different morphologies of Y2O3:Dy(3+) NSs were characterized by SEM, TEM and HRTEM. PXRD data and Rietveld analysis evident the formation of single phase Y2O3 with cubic crystal structure.

Leucas aspera mediated multifunctional CeO2 nanoparticles: Structural, photoluminescent, photocatalytic and antibacterial properties.

Spherical shaped cerium dioxide (CeO2) nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized via bio mediated route using Leucas aspera (LA) leaf extract. The NPs were characterized by PXRD, SEM, UV-Visible techniques. Photoluminescence (PL), photocatalysis and antibacterial properties of NPs were studied.

Bio-inspired synthesis of Y2O3: Eu(3+) red nanophosphor for eco-friendly photocatalysis.

We report the synthesis of Y2O3: Eu(3+) (1-11 mol%) nanoparticles (NPs) with different morphologies via eco-friendly, inexpensive and simple low temperature solution combustion method using Aloe Vera gel as fuel. The formation of different morphologies of Y2O3: Eu(3+) NPs were characterized by PXRD, SEM, TEM, HRTEM, UV-Visible and PL techniques. The PXRD data and Rietveld analysis confirms the formation of single phase Y2O3 with cubic crystal structure.

Role of Cu2+ ions substitution in magnetic and conductivity behavior of nano-CoFe2O4.

Cobalt copper ferrite nanopowders with composition Co1-xCuxFe2O4 (0.0≤x≤0.5) was synthesized by solution combustion method.

Synthesis and luminescence properties of Sm3+ doped CaTiO3 nanophosphor for application in white LED under NUV excitation.

CaTiO3:Sm(3+) (1-11 mol%) nanophosphors were successfully synthesized by a low temperature solution combustion method [LCS]. The structural and morphological properties of the phosphors were studied by using Powder X-ray diffractometer (PXRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray photo electron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). TEM studies indicate that the size of the phosphor is ∼20-35 nm.

Study on low temperature solution combustion synthesized Sr(2)SiO(4):Dy(3+) nano phosphor for white LED.

A series of Dy(3+) (1-5mol.%) activated Sr2SiO4 nanophosphors were prepared by low temperature solution combustion method using oxalyl dihydrazide (ODH) as a fuel. The obtained phosphor was well characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and UV-visible spectroscopy.

Synthesis, EPR and luminescent properties of YAlO3:Fe3+ (0.1-0.9mol%) nanopowders.

A simple and inexpensive combustion method was used to prepare Fe(3+) doped YAlO3 perovskite within few minutes at low temperature (400±10°C). This might be useful in lowering the cost of the material. The final products were well characterized by various spectroscopic techniques such as PXRD, SEM, TEM, FTIR and UV-Visible.