Rapid and green synthesis of cadmium telluride quantum dots with low toxicity based on a plant-mediated approach after microwave and ultrasonic assisted extraction: Synthesis, characterization, biological potentials and comparison study

2019 ◽  
Vol 98 ◽  
pp. 535-544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zinab Moradi Alvand ◽  
Hamid Reza Rajabi ◽  
Ali Mirzaei ◽  
Asad Masoumiasl ◽  
Hamed Sadatfaraji
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Green Synthesis ◽  
Cadmium Telluride ◽  
Comparison Study ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted ◽  
Low Toxicity ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted Extraction ◽  
Cadmium Telluride Quantum Dots

Ultrasonic and microwave assisted extraction as rapid and efficient techniques for plant mediated synthesis of quantum dots: green synthesis, characterization of zinc telluride and comparison study of some biological activities

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (38) ◽  
pp. 15126-15138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zinab Moradi Alvand ◽  
Hamid Reza Rajabi ◽  
Ali Mirzaei ◽  
Asad Masoumiasl
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Green Synthesis ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Zinc Telluride ◽  
Microwave Assisted Extraction ◽  
Comparison Study ◽  
Microwave Assisted ◽  
Green Approach ◽  
Assisted Extraction

In this study, a simple, rapid, and efficient plant-mediated green approach was presented for the synthesis of stable and ultra-small zinc telluride quantum dots (ZnTe QDs) using the aqueous extract of the Ficus johannis plant.

scholarly journals Optimizing the ultrasonic-assisted extraction of antioxidants from Ulva lactuca algal biomass using factorial design

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayed Rashad ◽  
Ghadir El-Chaghaby ◽  
Eder C. Lima ◽  
Glaydson Simoes dos reis
Keyword(s):  
Factorial Design ◽  
Algal Biomass ◽  
Ulva Lactuca ◽  
Extraction Technique ◽  
Extraction Solvent ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted Extraction ◽  
Optimum Extraction

AbstractUltrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) is increasingly emerging as a highly effective extraction technique. This extraction technique is affected by several experimental factors. The present work aimed to optimize the ultrasonic-assisted extraction of antioxidants from Ulva lactuca (sea lettuce), widespread macroalgae growing along the Mediterranean coast. In this respect, a full-factorial design (23) was employed to assess the effect of three different factors at two levels and their interactions on the extraction of antioxidants from sea lettuce algal biomass. The studied factors were extraction solvent, time of extraction, and temperature. The two levels chosen for extraction solvent were 100% ethanol and 50% ethanol, for the sonication time (1 h and 3 h) and temperature (25 °C and 40 °C). All experiments were done using an ultrasonic bath, and the biomass to solvent ratio was kept at 1:5. Total antioxidant capacity and quercetin concentration were set as the two responses for optimum output. The results showed that the temperature and solvent were the dominating factors that significantly affect the extraction process. The optimum extraction parameters were extraction time of 1 h, 50% ethanol, and temperature of 25 °C. Under these conditions, the maximum value for TAA was calculated as 2166.51 mg of ascorbic acid equivalent per gram (mg/g of AAE), and quercetin showed a maximum calculated value of 42.5 mg/g with combined desirability of 0.91 for the two responses. The present study results indicate that U. lactuca can be used as a source of antioxidants and phenolic compounds that can be applied in food and medicine at optimum extraction conditions. Graphical abstract

scholarly journals Optimization of Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction, Characterization, and Antioxidant Activities of Polysaccharides From Sojae Semen Praeparatum

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 1934578X2110206
Author(s):  
Yongshuai Jing ◽  
Ruijuan Zhang ◽  
Lan Li ◽  
Danshen Zhang ◽  
Yu Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Deae Cellulose ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
Ultrasonic Frequency ◽  
Ultrasonic Power ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Ultrasonic Time ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted Extraction

In this study, response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the ultrasonic-assisted extraction parameters of Sojae Semen Praeparatum polysaccharides (SSPP-80), the optimum conditions were determined as follows: ultrasonic frequency of 100 W, ultrasonic power of 80 Hz, ultrasonic temperature of 52℃, ultrasonic time of 23 minutes, and liquid to raw material ratio of 40 mL/g. Based on these conditions, polysaccharides extraction rate was 7.72% ± 0.26%. Then, 2 novel polysaccharides (SSPP-80‐1, SSPP-80‐2) were isolated from SSPP by DEAE-cellulose 52 chromatography. The chemical compositions, physicochemical properties, and structure of SSPPs were investigated by simultaneous thermal analyzer (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FI-IR), and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The results showed that SSPP-80 and 2 fractions were mainly composed of mannose (Man), glucose (Glc), galactose (Gal), xylose (Xyl), and arabinose (Ara). In addition, the antioxidant activities were evaluated against the DPPH and hydroxyl radical in vitro, the IC50 of SSPP-80, SSPP-80‐1 and SSPP-80‐2 against DPPH free radical were 4.407, 8.267, and 5.204 mg/mL, respectively, whereas the IC50values for removing hydroxyl groups were 5.318, 3.516, and 4.016 mg/mL, respectively. It demonstrated that SSPP-80 and 2 fractions had certain antioxidant activity. Theoretical basis for use of Sojae Semen Praeparatum polysaccharides was provided by this study.

scholarly journals Gene Expression and Transcriptome Profiling of Changes in a Cancer Cell Line Post-Exposure to Cadmium Telluride Quantum Dots: Possible Implications in Oncogenesis

Dose-Response ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 155932582110198
Author(s):  
Mohammed S. Aldughaim ◽  
Mashael R. Al-Anazi ◽  
Marie Fe F. Bohol ◽  
Dilek Colak ◽  
Hani Alothaid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Cadmium Telluride ◽  
Cancer Progression ◽  
Expression Profiles ◽  
Gene Expression Profiles ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Cdte Qds ◽  
Cadmium Telluride Quantum Dots

Cadmium telluride quantum dots (CdTe-QDs) are acquiring great interest in terms of their applications in biomedical sciences. Despite earlier sporadic studies on possible oncogenic roles and anticancer properties of CdTe-QDs, there is limited information regarding the oncogenic potential of CdTe-QDs in cancer progression. Here, we investigated the oncogenic effects of CdTe-QDs on the gene expression profiles of Chang cancer cells. Chang cancer cells were treated with 2 different doses of CdTe-QDs (10 and 25 μg/ml) at different time intervals (6, 12, and 24 h). Functional annotations helped identify the gene expression profile in terms of its biological process, canonical pathways, and gene interaction networks activated. It was found that the gene expression profiles varied in a time and dose-dependent manner. Validation of transcriptional changes of several genes through quantitative PCR showed that several genes upregulated by CdTe-QD exposure were somewhat linked with oncogenesis. CdTe-QD-triggered functional pathways that appear to associate with gene expression, cell proliferation, migration, adhesion, cell-cycle progression, signal transduction, and metabolism. Overall, CdTe-QD exposure led to changes in the gene expression profiles of the Chang cancer cells, highlighting that this nanoparticle can further drive oncogenesis and cancer progression, a finding that indicates the merit of immediate in vivo investigation.

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