Publications by authors named "Jefferson de Jesus Soares"

In this study, we evaluated, in a pioneering way, the influence of wavelengths from the decomposition of white light on the production and physicochemical properties of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). Bearing in mind a process of green synthesis, an extract of the bracts of Bougainvillea glabra Choisy (BgC) was used, a species native to tropical and subtropical regions and frequently used in ornamentation, possessing in its photochemical composition, biomolecules capable of acting as reducing agents for convert Ag to Ag. We used light-emitting diodes (LED) to obtain the desired wavelengths (violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red) in the test called rainbow, and we evaluated the obtaining of AgNPs compared to white LED light, nature, and absence of light.

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Developed and validated a fast, simple and effective method based on the use of DLLME technique and determination by GC-MS of 26 pesticides in SE. To carry out the extraction of the pesticides of the matrix, 70 μL of mix of pesticides (1.5 μg/mL) was added to 5.

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Article Synopsis
  • Phytoremediation is a strategy to minimize environmental toxicity, and the plant Plectranthus neochilus has previously shown potential in breaking down the herbicide 2,4-D.
  • This study aimed to examine the changes in the plant's essential oil after treating 2,4-D, assess its antimicrobial properties, and evaluate the toxicity of both the plant tea and the waste produced post-decontamination.
  • Results indicated that while the essential oil remains suitable as an antimicrobial agent, the plant tea is toxic, and although the waste became less toxic after treatment, the phytoremediation efficiency still needs enhancement.
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