Chemical synthesis, characterization, and anticancer potential of CuO/ZrO/TiO/RGO nanocomposites against human breast (MCF-7) cancer cells.

Nanocomposites (NCs) have attractive potential applications in gas-sensing, energy, photocatalysis, and biomedicine. In the present work, the fabrication of CuO/ZrO/TiO/RGO nanocomposites (NCs) was done a simple chemical route. Our aim in this work was to synthesis and investigate the selective anticancer activity of TiO NPs by supporting CuO, ZrO, and RGO toward cancer and normal cells.

An investigation on the structural, morphological, optical, and antibacterial activity of Sr:CuS nanostructures.

The aim of the present study is to synthesize CuSrS (x = 0.00, 0.025, 0.

Green hydrothermal synthesis and characterization of AgO-supported MgO/rGO nanocomposites by using Phoenix leaf extract: a promising approach for enhanced photocatalytic and anticancer activities.

The present work was designed to synthesize AgO-supported MgO/rGO nanocomposites (NCs) via green method using Phoenix leaf extract for improved photocatalytic and anticancer activity. Green synthesized AgO-supported MgO/rGO NCs were characterized through X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Raman, ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy, and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, and gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) was applied to examine the chemical components of the Phoenix leaf extract. Characterization data confirmed the preparation of MgO NPs, AgO-MgO NCs, and AgO-MgO/rGO NC with particle size of 26-28 nm.

Green synthesis of ZnO-TiO/RGO nanocomposites using extract: a novel approach for enhanced anticancer efficacy and biocompatibility.

The purpose of the present study is to enhance the anticancer and biocompatibility performance of TiO NPs, ZnO NPs, ZnO-TiO (NCs), and ZnO-TiO/reduced graphene oxide (RGO) NCs against two types of human cancer (HCT116) and normal (HUVCE) cells. A novel procedure for synthesizing ZnO-TiO/RGO NCs has been developed using extract. The improved physicochemical properties of the obtained samples were investigated using different techniques such as XRD, TEM, SEM, XPS, FTIR, DLS and UV-visible spectroscopy.

One-step preparation, characterization, and anticancer potential of ZnFeO/RGO nanocomposites.

Zinc ferrite nanoparticles (ZnFeO NPs) have attracted extensive attention for their diverse applications including sensing, waste-water treatment, and biomedicine. The novelty of the present work is the fabrication of ZnFeO/RGO NCs by using a one-step hydrothermal process to assess the influence of RGO doping on the physicochemical properties and anticancer efficacy of ZnFeO NPs. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy-dispersive X-ray(EDX), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-vis spectroscopy, and Photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy were employed to characterize prepared pure ZnFeO NPs and ZnFeO/ RGO NCs.

BiO-Doped WO Nanoparticles Decorated on rGO Sheets: Simple Synthesis, Characterization, Photocatalytic Performance, and Selective Cytotoxicity toward Human Cancer Cells.

Graphene derivatives and metal oxide-based nanocomposites (NCs) are being studied for their diverse applications including gas sensing, environmental remediation, and biomedicine. The aim of the present work was to evaluate the effect of rGO and BiO integration on photocatalytic and anticancer efficacy. A novel BiO-WO/rGO NCs was successfully prepared via the precipitation method.

Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue and Anticancer Response of InO/RGO Nanocomposites Prepared by a Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis Process.

The incorporation of graphene with metal oxide has been widely explored in various fields, including energy storage devices, optical applications, biomedical applications, and water remediation. This research aimed to assess the impact of reduced graphene oxide (RGO) doping on the photocatalytic and anticancer properties of InO nanoparticles. Pure and InO/RGO nanocomposites were effectively synthesized using the single-step microwave hydrothermal process.

An integrative GC-MS and LC-MS metabolomics platform determination of the metabolite profile of L. root, and in silico & in vitro evaluation of its antibacterial & antidiabetic activities.

The L. tree is a member of the family and the genus Bombax. Both Chinese and Indian traditional medicine have made extensive use of it in the treatment of sickness.

Synthesis of Trimetallic (Ni-Cu)@Ag Core@Shell Nanoparticles without Stabilizing Materials for Antibacterial Applications.

We report a simple method to prepare colloidal trimetallic (Ni-Cu)@Ag core@shell nanoparticles (NPs) without stabilizing materials. Experimental evidence was found for the successful synthesis of these NPs using X-ray diffraction (XRD), optical spectroscopy, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). The presence of core metals (Ni and Cu) was confirmed by elemental analysis using a total reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) analysis.

Photodeposition mediated synthesis of silver-doped indium oxide nanoparticles for improved photocatalytic and anticancer performance.

Indium oxide nanoparticles (InO NPs) are being investigated for a number of applications including gas-sensing, environmental remediation, and biomedicine. We aimed to examine the effect of silver (Ag) doping on photocatalytic and anticancer activity of InO NPs. The Ag-doped (2%, 4%, and 6%weight) InO NPs were synthesized by the photodeposition method.

High Performance of Carbon Monoxide Gas Sensor Based on a Novel PEDOT:PSS/PPA Nanocomposite.

In this work, the carbon monoxide (CO) detection property of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-poly(styrenesulfonate)/poly(-anisidine) (PEDOT:PSS/PPA) nanocomposite was systematically investigated at room temperature. The PEDOT:PSS/PPA nanocomposite was synthesized by the cost-effective "in situ chemical oxidation polymerization" technique. The electric, optical, spectroscopic, and structural properties of the as-prepared nanomaterials were analyzed with -, UV-vis, Raman, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectroscopies.

One-Pot Synthesis of SnO-rGO Nanocomposite for Enhanced Photocatalytic and Anticancer Activity.

Metal oxide and graphene derivative-based nanocomposites (NCs) are attractive to the fields of environmental remediation, optics, and cancer therapy owing to their remarkable physicochemical characteristics. There is limited information on the environmental and biomedical applications of tin oxide-reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites (SnO-rGO NCs). The goal of this work was to explore the photocatalytic activity and anticancer efficacy of SnO-rGO NCs.

Facile Synthesis, Characterization, Photocatalytic Activity, and Cytotoxicity of Ag-Doped MgO Nanoparticles.

Due to unique physicochemical properties, magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgO NPs) have shown great potential for various applications, including biomedical and environmental remediation. Moreover, the physiochemical properties of MgO NPs can be tailored by metal ion doping that can be utilized in photocatalytic performance and in the biomedical field. There is limited study on the photocatalytic activity and biocompatibility of silver (Ag)-doped MgO NPs.

Facile Synthesis of Zn-Doped BiO Nanoparticles and Their Selective Cytotoxicity toward Cancer Cells.

Bismuth (III) oxide nanoparticles (BiO NPs) have shown great potential for biomedical applications because of their tunable physicochemical properties. In this work, pure and Zn-doped (1 and 3 mol %) BiO NPs were synthesized by a facile chemical route and their cytotoxicity was examined in cancer cells and normal cells. The X-ray diffraction results show that the tetragonal phase of β-BiO remains unchanged after Zn-doping.

High Surface Reactivity and Biocompatibility of YO NPs in Human MCF-7 Epithelial and HT-1080 FibroBlast Cells.

This study aimed to generate a comparative data on biological response of yttrium oxide nanoparticles (YO NPs) with the antioxidant CeO NPs and pro-oxidant ZnO NPs. Sizes of YO NPs were found to be in the range of 35±10 nm as measured by TEM and were larger from its hydrodynamic sizes in water (1004 ± 134 nm), PBS (3373 ± 249 nm), serum free culture media (1735 ± 305 nm) and complete culture media (542 ± 108 nm). Surface reactivity of YO NPs with bovine serum albumin (BSA) was found significantly higher than for CeO and ZnO NPs.

TiO nanoparticles potentiated the cytotoxicity, oxidative stress and apoptosis response of cadmium in two different human cells.

Widespread application of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nTiO) and ubiquitous cadmium (Cd) pollution may increase their chance of co-existence in the natural environment. Toxicological information on co-exposure of nTiO and Cd in mammalian models is largely lacking. Hence, we studied the combined effects of nTiO and Cd in human liver (HepG2) and breast cancer (MCF-7) cells.

Evaluation of the Cytotoxicity and Oxidative Stress Response of CeO-RGO Nanocomposites in Human Lung Epithelial A549 Cells.

Graphene-based nanocomposites have attracted enormous interest in nanomedicine and environmental remediation, owing to their unique characteristics. The increased production and widespread application of these nanocomposites might raise concern about their adverse health effects. In this study, for the first time, we examine the cytotoxicity and oxidative stress response of a relatively new nanocomposite of cerium oxide-reduced graphene oxide (CeO-RGO) in human lung epithelial (A549) cells.