Epitaxial growth of the zinc oxide nanorods, their characterization and in vitro biocompatibility studies

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. 2301-2309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramya Gopikrishnan ◽  
Kai Zhang ◽  
Prabakaran Ravichandran ◽  
Santhoshkumar Biradar ◽  
Vani Ramesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Epitaxial Growth ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanorods ◽  
In Vitro Biocompatibility ◽  
Oxide Nanorods

scholarly journals Anti-Candidal Activity and In Vitro Cytotoxicity Assessment of Graphene Nanoplatelets Decorated with Zinc Oxide Nanorods

Nanomaterials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 752 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graziella Ficociello ◽  
Maria De Caris ◽  
Giusy Trillò ◽  
Domenico Cavallini ◽  
Maria Sarto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Pathogenic Fungus ◽  
In Vitro Cytotoxicity ◽  
Yeast Cells ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanorods ◽  
Aggregation State ◽  
Oxide Nanorods ◽  
Biofilm Development

Candida albicans is the most common pathogenic fungus that is isolated in nosocomial infections in medically and immune-compromised patients. The ability of C. albicans to convert its form from yeast to hyphal morphology contributes to biofilm development that effectively shelters Candida against the action of antifungals molecules. In the last years, nanocomposites are the most promising solutions against drug-resistant microorganisms. The aim of this study was to investigate the antifungal activity of graphene nanoplateles decorated with zinc oxide nanorods (ZNGs) against the human pathogen Candida albicans. We observed that ZNGs were able to induce a significant mortality in fungal cells, as well as to affect the main virulence factors of this fungus or rather the hyphal development and biofilm formation. Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) formation in yeast cells resulted one of the mechanisms of ZNGs to induce mortality. Finally, the toxicity of this nanomaterial was tested also on human keratinocyte cell line HaCaT. Our data indicated that ZNGs resulted not toxic when their aggregation state decreased by adding glycerol as emulsifier to ZNGs suspensions or when HaCaT cells were grown on ZNGs-coated glasses. Overall, the results that were obtained indicated that ZNGs could be exploited as an antifungal nanomaterial with a high degree of biocompatibility on human cells.

Optimisation of zinc oxide nanorods for use in dye sensitised solar cells

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 401-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
S K Lim ◽  
H Q Le ◽  
G K L Goh ◽  
K K Lin ◽  
S B Dolmanan
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanorods ◽  
Oxide Nanorods

scholarly journals Cellulose Nanofiber-Based Nanocomposite Films Reinforced with Zinc Oxide Nanorods and Grapefruit Seed Extract

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 877 ◽  
Author(s):  
Swarup Roy ◽  
Hyun Chan Kim ◽  
Pooja S. Panicker ◽  
Jong-Whan Rhim ◽  
Jaehwan Kim
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Seed Extract ◽  
Cellulose Nanofiber ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanorods ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Active Food Packaging ◽  
Oxide Nanorods ◽  
Grapefruit Seed Extract

Here, we report the fabrication and characterization of cellulose nanofiber (CNF)-based nanocomposite films reinforced with zinc oxide nanorods (ZnOs) and grapefruit seed extract (GSE). The CNF is isolated via a combination of chemical and physical methods, and the ZnO is prepared using a simple precipitation method. The ZnO and GSE are used as functional nanofillers to produce a CNF/ZnO/GSE film. Physical (morphology, chemical interactions, optical, mechanical, thermal stability, etc.) and functional (antimicrobial and antioxidant activities) film properties are tested. The incorporation of ZnO and GSE does not impact the crystalline structure, mechanical properties, or thermal stability of the CNF film. Nanocomposite films are highly transparent with improved ultraviolet blocking and vapor barrier properties. Moreover, the films exhibit effective antimicrobial and antioxidant actions. CNF/ZnO/GSE nanocomposite films with better quality and superior functional properties have many possibilities for active food packaging use.

Effects of Li and Cu dopants on structural properties of zinc oxide nanorods

2015 ◽  
Vol 77 ◽  
pp. 101-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyung Ho Kim ◽  
Zhuguang Jin ◽  
Yoshio Abe ◽  
Midori Kawamura
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Structural Properties ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanorods ◽  
Oxide Nanorods

Development of Resistance-Based pH Sensor Using Zinc Oxide Nanorods

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 6102-6106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vernalyn C Copa ◽  
Anthony R Tuico ◽  
Jamie P Mendoza ◽  
John Paul R Ferrolino ◽  
Christopher Jude T Vergara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Ph Sensor ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanorods ◽  
Development Of Resistance ◽  
Oxide Nanorods

Two-Photon Excited Ultraviolet Photoluminescence of Zinc Oxide Nanorods

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 5854-5857 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangping Zhu ◽  
Chunxiang Xu ◽  
Jing Zhu ◽  
Changgui Lu ◽  
Yiping Cui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Emission Band ◽  
Single Photon ◽  
Zno Nanorods ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanorods ◽  
Excitation Wavelength ◽  
Photoluminescence Intensity ◽  
Vapor Phase Transport ◽  
Two Photon ◽  
Oxide Nanorods

High density zinc oxide nanorods with uniform size were synthesized on (100) silicon substrate by vapor-phase transport method. The scanning electron microscopy images reveal that the nanorods have an average diameter of about 400 nm. The X-ray diffraction pattern demonstrates the wurtzite crystalline structure of the ZnO nanorods growing along [0001] direction. The single-photon excited photoluminescence presents a strong ultraviolet emission band at 394 nm and a weak visible emission band at 600 nm. When the ZnO nanorods were respectively pumped by various wavelength lasers from 520 nm to 700 nm, two-photon excited ultraviolet photoluminescence was observed. The dependence of the two-photon excited photoluminescence intensity on the excitation wavelength and power was investigated in detail.

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