scholarly journals Isolation, modification and characterisation of cellulose from wild Dioscorea bulbifera

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Kolawole Ogunjobi ◽  
Olayinka Mary Balogun
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Maleic Anhydride ◽  
Sodium Hydroxide ◽  
Crystallite Size ◽  
Potential Application ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Industrial Material ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Dioscorea Bulbifera ◽  
Modified Cellulose

AbstractThis study attempted to valorise wild Dioscorea bulbifera yam presently known to be poisonous and inedible obtained from three sources. The functional properties as well as its chemical composition were determined and isolated. Isolated cellulose was modified by the actions of sodium hydroxide and maleic anhydride. The biomass, isolated products and modified cellulose were characterized. Results showed that the highest cellulose obtained was 82.6%. FT-IR results showed successful modification of cellulose with the presence of a carbonyl (C = O) adsorption band at around 1725 cm-1. SEM images and XRD data showed a clear decrease in crystallinity but a slight increase in crystallite size after modification of the mercerized cellulose. TGA results showed the polymers degraded between 284 and 414 °C. The study reveals that the modified cellulose has potential application as an adsorbent and industrial material.

scholarly journals Polyester fabric modification through fabrication of nano-copper compounds

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mahdi Jolaei ◽  
Majid Montazer ◽  
Abo-Saeed Rashidi ◽  
Mohammad Bameni Moghadam
Keyword(s):  
Surface Modification ◽  
Sodium Hydroxide ◽  
Copper Nanoparticles ◽  
Polyester Fabric ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Copper Compounds ◽  
Optimal Sample ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Fabric Surface

This research introduces a new method of polyester fabric surface modification in order to achieve distinctive features. The copper sulfate, sodium hydroxide and cetyl trimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) were used to synthesize copper nanoparticles, and loaded on the polyester fabric surface. The optimal sample was considered by SEM-EDX, FT-IR and XRD devices. SEM images showed copper nanoparticles in shape of nano-plates with 150 to 600 nm in length and thickness of about 30 nm. The best results obtained on the modified fabric processed at boil for 120 min. According to the results of experiments CuO and Cu0 were synthesized on the fabric.

The Development of Pemetrexed Diacid-Loaded Gelatin-Cloisite 30B (MMT) Nanocomposite for Improved Oral Efficacy Against Cancer: Characterization, In-Vitro and Ex-Vivo Assessment

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-256
Author(s):  
Kriti Soni ◽  
Ali Mujtaba ◽  
Md. Habban Akhter ◽  
Kanchan Kohli
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Oral Delivery ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Confocal Laser ◽  
Release Mechanism ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Cloisite 30B ◽  
Ft Ir

Aim: The intention of this investigation was to develop Pemetrexed Diacid (PTX)-loaded gelatine-cloisite 30B (MMT) nanocomposite for the potential oral delivery of PTX and the in vitro, and ex vivo assessment. Background: Gelatin/Cloisite 30 B (MMT) nanocomposites were prepared by blending gelatin with MMT in aqueous solution. Methods: PTX was incorporated into the nanocomposite preparation. The nanocomposites were investigated by Fourier Transmission Infra Red Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Confocal Laser Microscopy (CLSM). FT-IR of nanocomposite showed the disappearance of all major peaks which corroborated the formation of nanocomposites. The nanocomposites were found to have a particle size of 121.9 ± 1.85 nm and zeta potential -12.1 ± 0.63 mV. DSC thermogram of drug loaded nanocomposites indicated peak at 117.165 oC and 205.816 oC, which clearly revealed that the drug has been incorporated into the nanocomposite because of cross-linking of cloisite 30 B and gelatin in the presence of glutaraldehyde. Results: SEM images of gelatin show a network like structure which disappears in the nanocomposite. The kinetics of the drug release was studied in order to ascertain the type of release mechanism. The drug release from nanocomposites was in a controlled manner, followed by first-order kinetics and the drug release mechanism was found to be of Fickian type. Conclusion: Ex vivo gut permeation studies revealed 4 times enhancement in the permeation of drug present in the nanocomposite as compared to plain drug solution and were further affirmed by CLSM. Thus, gelatin/(MMT) nanocomposite could be promising for the oral delivery of PTX in cancer therapy and future prospects for the industrial pharmacy.

Synthesis, Characterization and Application of N,N-Dimethyl-N-Sulfoethan Ammonium tetra-Chloro Aluminate: A Novel micro-Heterogeneous Cata-lyst for Synthesis of tri-Arylmethanes

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeid Azimi ◽  
Niloofar Mohamadighader
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Liquid ◽  
Heterogeneous Catalyst ◽  
Mass Spectroscopy ◽  
Aromatic Aldehydes ◽  
Solid Catalyst ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
One Pot ◽  
Acidic Catalyst ◽  
Eds Analysis ◽  
Ft Ir

Abstract: A new solid catalyst was synthesized from an ionic liquid and heterogenised by changing anion reaction. The new heterogeneous acidic catalyst was characterized by SEM images, EDS analysis, AFM images, Ft-IR, HNMR, 13CNMR and Mass Spectroscopy. It was applied to synthesis of tri-arylmethanes throughout one-pot tri-component reactions among aromatic aldehydes, N,N-dimethylaniline and other carbonic nucleophiles such as anisole and indole. Hence, synthesis of convenient and inexpensive micro-heterogeneous catalyst was introduced, the efficiency of which was confirmed. Also, various useful products were synthesized throughout this simple and clean procedure.

Enhanced Anticancer Activity and Apoptosis Effect of Bioactive Compound Quercetin Extracted from Ocimum sanctum Leaves

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amutha Santhanam ◽  
Naveen Kumar Chandrasekharan ◽  
Rajangam Ilangovan
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Anticancer Activity ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Nickel Nanoparticles ◽  
Bioactive Compound ◽  
Cell Cycle Analysis ◽  
Ocimum Sanctum ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Ft Ir

Background: The occurrence of Cancer results in cellular changes that causes the uncontrolled growth and division of cells. Apoptosis removes cells during development and eliminates the potentially cancerous cells. The bioactive compounds present in the herbal plant shows cytotoxic activity that result in apoptosis. The traditional herbal plants are used world-wide both in allopathy and other traditional ways. Objective: The main objective of this study is to extract the bioactive compound Quercetin from the medicinally significant plant Ocimum sanctum and also to develop nanomedicine as Qu-PEG-NiGs. Materials and Methods: Leaf extract of the medicinally significant plant Ocimum sanctum (O. sanctum) has been used for the synthesis of nickel nanoparticles (NiGs) and extraction of quercetin (Qu). The ethanolic extract of Ocimum sanctum is added to 1 mM Nickel Nitrate (Ni(NO3)2) and stirred for 3 hrs at RT and dried at 60°C for 3hrs and calcinated at 400°C for 2hrs and characterized using Uv-Vis Spectrophotometer, FT-IR, SEM, DLS and Zeta potential. The Quercetin is isolated from Ocimum sanctum leaf extract using the reflux condenser method. The bio-polymer is being PEG-coated over NiGs and Quercetin is loaded into it. The apoptosis activity using MCF-7 cells is performed with Qu-PEG-NiGs. The purity of Quercetin is characterized using HPLC. In order to analyse apoptosis efficiency, MTT assay, Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), Cell cycle analysis has been performed. Results: The NiGs absorption spectrum gives a peak at 408nm. The FT-IR confirms the presence of particular functional groups shifting from the compound NiGs and then coated with PEG-Qu-NiGs. The SEM images show the size of NiGs ranging from 27.3 nm to 40.4 nm with varied morphology such as hexagonal and other irregular shapes. The presence of Quercetin extracted from the leaf powder is approximately 1.5 mg/g. The ROS results show the Qu-PEG-NiGs induced efficiency of the apoptosis, while the increased concentrations promote ROS and lead to activation of the apoptosis. The cell cycle analysis has shown the cytotoxic effect. Conclusion: PEG-coated nickel nanoparticles can be used as a promising chemotherapeutic agent against MCF7 breast cancer cells. It is the evidence to further studies for evaluating Qu-PEG-NiGs anticancer activity on different types of cancer cells.

scholarly journals Clean one-pot multicomponent synthesis of pyrans using a green and magnetically recyclable heterogeneous nanocatalyst

SynOpen ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mina Ghassemi ◽  
Ali Maleki
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Significant Loss ◽  
Copper Ferrite ◽  
Multicomponent Synthesis ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
One Pot ◽  
Three Component Reaction ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
The One

Copper ferrite (CuFe2O4) magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) were synthesized via thermal decomposition method and applied as a reusable and green catalyst in the synthesis of functionalized 4H-pyran derivatives using malononitrile, an aromatic aldehyde and a β-ketoester in ethanol at room temperature. Then it was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images, thermo gravimetric and differential thermo gravimetric (TGA/DTG) analysis. The catalyst was recovered from the reaction mixture by applying an external magnet and decanting the mixture. Recycled catalyst was reused for several times without significant loss in its activity. Running the one-pot three-component reaction at room temperature, no use of eternal energy source and using a green solvent provide benign, mild, and environmentally friendly reaction conditions; as well, ease of catalyst recovering, catalyst recyclability, no use of column chromatography and good to excellent yields are extra advantages of this work.

scholarly journals Biofoam of Spittlebug, Poophilus costalis (Walker): Preferential Sites, Temperature Regulation, Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity

Insects ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 340
Author(s):  
Kitherian Sahayaraj ◽  
Balakrishnan Saranya ◽  
Samy Sayed ◽  
Loko Yêyinou Laura Estelle ◽  
Koilraj Madasamy
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Ground Level ◽  
College Campus ◽  
The Other ◽  
Mimosa Pudica ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy

The foam produced by nymphs of Poophilus costalis on eleven different host plants belonging to eight families on St. Xavier’s College campus in India was studied over five months. The chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of these biofoams were investigated. The results revealed that P. costalis preferred Theporsia purpurea and Mimosa pudica for laying their eggs and producing foam, over the other tested plants. P. costalis produce their foam on either nodes or internodes on monocotyledons (30%) (p < 0.05), whereas on dicotyledons, they produce more foam on the stems (63.8%) than on the leaves (6.2%) (p < 0.01). The number of nymphs in each piece of foam from P. costalis varied from 1 to 3 (mean = 1.8 per plant). They produced their foam (5.7 to 45.2 cm) from the ground level on a plant. The length and breadth of a piece of foam ranged from 1.0 to 3.9 cm and 0.6 to 4.7 cm, respectively. The foam tended to be cooler than the environment. Qualitative profiling showed that the foam consists of carbohydrates, including maltose; trypsin; amino acids; protease. The foam was also analyzed using a spectrophotometer, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), gas chromatography–mass spectroscopy (GC-MS), and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The antimicrobial activity of the biofoam was the greatest against Staphylococcus aureus, the growth of which was reduced by 55.9 ± 3.9%, suggesting that the foam could be used as an antimicrobial product. However, no activities were observed against Fusarium oxysporum and Candida albicans.

Influence of Preparation Temperature on Performance of Ce1-xPrxO2 Ultrafine Powder Prepared by a Microemulsion Process

2008 ◽  
Vol 368-372 ◽  
pp. 784-786 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Yang ◽  
Zhen Feng Zhu ◽  
Jing Ping Li
Keyword(s):  
Crystallite Size ◽  
Calcination Temperature ◽  
Average Crystallite Size ◽  
Ultrafine Powder ◽  
Microemulsion System ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Preparation Temperature ◽  
Annealing Conditions

A W/O microemulsion system composed of OP-emolsifier / water / cyclohexane / 1-Pentanol was adopted to prepare ultrafine Ce1-xPrxO2 powder via the reaction between the precipitants of cerium and praseodymium salt solved in the nano reactors. The influence of the annealing conditions on the preparation of Ce1-xPrxO2 powder was investigated. It was shown that, with the increase of calcination temperature from 400 °C to 800 °C, the average crystallite size of the particles increases from 9.5 nm to 25.8 nm. FE-SEM images showed that shape of the particles is layered and sheet-like.

Synthesis of PMMA-b-PS Block Copolymer by Emulsion ATRP and its Self-Assembly Property

2013 ◽  
Vol 705 ◽  
pp. 115-119
Author(s):  
Bao Yong Tian ◽  
Er Jun Tang ◽  
Miao Yuan ◽  
Rui Xia Hao ◽  
Cun Man Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Potential Application ◽  
Morphological Characteristic ◽  
Living Polymerization ◽  
The Self ◽  
Emulsion System ◽  
Copolymer Concentration ◽  
Ft Ir

The well-defined block copolymer PMMA-b-PS was prepared by two-step ATRP in emulsion system. GPC results indicate that Mn increased linearly with conversion and polydispersity remained relatively narrow. It presents the characteristics of living polymerization in emulsion system. FT-IR demonstrated that block copolymer PMMA-b-PS could be successfully synthesized by ATRP with macroinitiator PMMA-Cl in emulsion system. The morphological characteristic of the self-assembly depends on the block copolymer concentration and transforms between spheres and rodlike micelles. The property indicates a perfect potential application in drug delivery materials.

Intimate Heterojunction Structure between Titania and Polythiocyanogen and Its Photovoltaic Effect

2007 ◽  
Vol 119 ◽  
pp. 13-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Hye Kim ◽  
Ji Man Kim ◽  
Young Uk Kwon
Keyword(s):  
Photovoltaic Effect ◽  
Photovoltaic Cell ◽  
Mesoporous Titania ◽  
Electrodeposition Technique ◽  
Titania Film ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Heterojunction Structure ◽  
Titania Thin Film ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Overall Efficiency

A heterojunction structure between a cubic structured mesoporous titania thin film and polythiocyanogen inside the pores was prepared by electrodeposition technique. UV-Vis absorption and FT-IR spectra show that the electrodeposited material is polythiocyanogen and the SEM images show that polythiocyanogen is infiltrated into the pores of the mesoporous titania film. In addition, this heterojunction structure was fabricated into a photovoltaic cell and the cell performance was tested. The cell showed an overall efficiency of 0.03%.

Co-modification of a lignocellulosic biomass by maleic anhydride and ferric hydroxide for high-efficient biosorption of methylene blue

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youcheng Gao ◽  
Jun Zeng ◽  
Siming Zhu ◽  
Qiang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Maleic Anhydride ◽  
Sugar Beet ◽  
Lignocellulosic Biomass ◽  
Ferric Hydroxide ◽  
Sugar Beet Pulp ◽  
Microwave Assisted ◽  
High Efficient ◽  
Beet Pulp ◽  
Ft Ir

Herein, a novel biosorbent originated from sugar beet pulp (SBP) was synthesized by microwave-assisted esterification with maleic anhydride (MA) and further decoration with ferric hydroxide. Characterized methods including FT-IR, SEM,...

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