scholarly journals Chitosan hydrogel/silk fibroin/Mg(OH)2 nanobiocomposite as a novel scaffold with antimicrobial activity and improved mechanical properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Eivazzadeh-Keihan ◽  
Fateme Radinekiyan ◽  
Hooman Aghamirza Moghim Aliabadi ◽  
Sima Sukhtezari ◽  
Behnam Tahmasebi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Chitosan Hydrogel ◽  
Biological Capacity ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Novel Scaffold

AbstractHerein, a novel nanobiocomposite scaffold based on modifying synthesized cross-linked terephthaloyl thiourea-chitosan hydrogel (CTT-CS hydrogel) substrate using the extracted silk fibroin (SF) biopolymer and prepared Mg(OH)2 nanoparticles was designed and synthesized. The biological capacity of this nanobiocomposite scaffold was evaluated by cell viability method, red blood cells hemolytic and anti-biofilm assays. According to the obtained results from 3 and 7 days, the cell viability of CTT-CS/SF/Mg(OH)2 nanobiocomposite scaffold was accompanied by a considerable increment from 62.5 to 89.6% respectively. Furthermore, its low hemolytic effect (4.5%), and as well, the high anti-biofilm activity and prevention of the P. aeruginosa biofilm formation confirmed its promising hemocompatibility and antibacterial activity. Apart from the cell viability, blood biocompatibility, and antibacterial activity of CTT-CS/SF/Mg(OH)2 nanobiocomposite scaffold, its structural features were characterized using spectral and analytical techniques (FT-IR, EDX, FE-SEM and TG). As well as, given the mechanical tests, it was indicated that the addition of SF and Mg(OH)2 nanoparticles to the CTT-CS hydrogel could improve its compressive strength from 65.42 to 649.56 kPa.

scholarly journals Synthesis of New Organoselenium Compounds: Characterization and Biological Studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Nimra Naz ◽  
Saima Saqib ◽  
Rizwan Ashraf ◽  
Muhammad Irfan Majeed ◽  
Muhammad Adnan Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Cell Viability ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Significant Activity ◽  
Organoselenium Compounds ◽  
Organic Salts ◽  
Biological Studies ◽  
Photodiode Array ◽  
Ft Ir

Two new organoselenium analogs, (3,3'-(1,2-phenylenebis(methylene))bis(2-selenoxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazole-3,1-diyl))bis(methylene) dibenzoate (III) and 3,3'-(1,2-phenylenebis(methylene))bis(1-benzyl-1H-imidazole-2(3H)-selenone) (V), were derived from newly synthesized organic salts 1,1'-(1,2-phenylenebis(methylene))bis(3-(2-phenoxyacetyl)-1H-imidazol-3-ium) chloride (II) and 1,1'-(1,2-phenylenebis(methylene))bis(3-benzyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium) chloride (IV), and each was characterized by various analytical techniques, such as Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), UV–visible, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, as well as Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometry/Photodiode array (UHPL-MS/PDA). All synthesized compounds were tested for their antioxidant and anticancer potential. Very good radical scavenging results were obtained for salts II and IV, with cell viability values of 84.6±3.5 and 56.7±5.5%, respectively, compared to their organoselenium adducts. All synthesized products showed significant activity against MCF-7 breast cancer cells, but compounds II and III showed better results, with cell viability values of 40.5±2.0% and 34.4±1.5%, respectively.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Using Alginate from the Brown Seaweed Laminaria ochroleuca: Structural Features and Antibacterial Activity

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 6046-6057
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Sodium Alginate ◽  
Brown Seaweed ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Spherical Shape ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Laminaria Ochroleuca

In this study, inexpensive and eco-friendly production of the silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was explored using Laminaria ochroleuca sodium alginate as stabilizing and reducing agent. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by various analytical techniques such as UV–Vis spectroscopy, Energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), TEM selected area electron diffraction (SAED), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The synthesis of AgNPs was elucidated by characteristic absorption peaks in the UV–Vis test. The FTIR analysis revealed the involvement of many functional groups in the bioreduction and the stabilization of AgNPs, while TEM images illustrated the spherical shape with maximum particles found in the size range of 10-20 nm. Prominent peaks and silver diffraction rings shown by the XRD spectrum and SAED pattern, respectively, confirmed the crystalline nature (fcc) of the synthesized AgNPs, which were found to be thermally stable based on TGA analysis. The AgNPs exhibited strong antibacterial activity against Gram+ and Gram– bacteria. The synthesized silver nanoparticles using Laminaria ochroleuca sodium alginate revealed interesting properties that could be potentially used for pharmaceutical applications.

Microwave assisted synthesis of novel Pyrazole derivatives and their biological evaluation as anti-bacterial agents

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadis Khodadad ◽  
Farhad Hatamjafari ◽  
Khalil Pourshamsian ◽  
Babak Sadeghi
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Aromatic Aldehydes ◽  
Catalytic Amount ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Aureus Strain ◽  
Microwave Assisted Synthesis ◽  
Pyrazole Derivatives ◽  
Microwave Assisted

Aim and Objective: Microwave-assisted condensation of acetophenone 1 and aromatic aldehydes 2 gave chalcone analogs 3, which were cyclized to pyrazole derivatives 6a-f via the reaction with hydrazine hydrate and oxalic acid in the presence of the catalytic amount of acetic acid in ethanol. Materials and Methods: The structural features of the synthesized compounds were characterized by melting point, FT-IR, 1H, 13C NMR and elemental analysis. Results: The antibacterial activities of the synthesized pyrazoles was evaluated against three gram-positive bacteria such as Enterococcus durans, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and two gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium. Conclusion: All the synthesized pyrazoles showed relatively high antibacterial activity against S. aureus strain and none of them demonstrated antibacterial activity against E. coli.

scholarly journals Multifunctional application of PVA-aided Zn–Fe–Mn coupled oxide nanocomposite

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Buzuayehu Abebe ◽  
H. C. Ananda Murthy ◽  
Enyew Amare Zereffa
Keyword(s):  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Blue Dye ◽  
Ternary Oxide ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Transfer Capability ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Synthesized Materials

AbstractZinc oxide (ZnO) is a fascinating semiconductor material with many applications such as adsorption, photocatalysis, sensor, and antibacterial activities. By using a poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) polymer as a capping agent and metal oxides (iron and manganese) as a couple, the porous PVA-aided Zn/Fe/Mn ternary oxide nanocomposite material (PTMO-NCM) was synthesized. The thermal, optical, crystallinity, chemical bonding, porosity, morphological, charge transfer properties of the synthesized materials were confirmed by DTG/DSC, UV–Vis-DRS, XRD, FT-IR, BET, SEM-EDAX/TEM-HRTEM-SAED, and CV/EIS/amperometric analytical techniques, respectively. The PTMO-NCM showed an enhanced surface area and charge transfer capability, compared to ZnO. Using the XRD pattern and TEM image analysis, the crystalline size of the materials was confirmed to be in the nanometer range. The porosity and superior charge transfer capabilities of the PTMO-NCM were confirmed from the BET, HRTEM (IFFT)/SAED, and CV/EIS analysis. The adsorption kinetics (adsorption reaction/adsorption diffusion) and adsorption isotherm test confirmed the presence of a chemisorption type of adsorbate/methylene blue dye-adsorbent/PTMO-NCM interaction. The photocatalytic performance was tested on the Congo red and Acid Orange-8 dyes. The superior ascorbic acid sensing capability of the material was understood from CV and amperometric analysis. The noble antibacterial activities of the material were also confirmed on both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.

Antibacterial Activity of Three Zinc-Terephthalate MOFs and its Relation to their Structural Features

2021 ◽  
pp. 120353
Author(s):  
Mojdeh Nakhaei ◽  
Kamran Akhbari ◽  
Mona Kalati ◽  
Anukorn Phuruangrat
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Structural Features

scholarly journals Fast Preparation of High-Performance Wood Materials Assisted by Ultrasonic and Vacuum Impregnation

Forests ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 567
Author(s):  
Hong Yang ◽  
Mingyu Gao ◽  
Jinxin Wang ◽  
Hongbo Mu ◽  
Dawei Qi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Vacuum Impregnation ◽  
Natural Forests ◽  
Ultrasonic Pretreatment ◽  
Fast Growing ◽  
Before And After ◽  
New Material ◽  
Ft Ir

In the absence of high-quality hardwood timber resources, we have gradually turned our attention from natural forests to planted fast-growing forests. However, fast-growing tree timber in general has defects such as low wood density, loose texture, and poor mechanical properties. Therefore, improving the performance of wood through efficient and rapid technological processes and increasing the utilization of inferior wood is a good way to extend the use of wood. Densification of wood increases the strength of low-density wood and extends the range of applications for wood and wood-derived products. In this paper, the effects of ultrasonic and vacuum pretreatment on the properties of high-performance wood were explored by combining sonication, vacuum impregnation, chemical softening, and thermomechanical treatments to densify the wood; then, the changes in the chemical composition, microstructure, and mechanical properties of poplar wood before and after treatment were analyzed comparatively by FT-IR, XRD, SEM, and mechanical tests. The results showed that with ultrasonic pretreatment and vacuum impregnation, the compression ratio of high-performance wood reached its highest level and the MOR and MOE reached their maximums. With the help of this method, fast-growing softwoods can be easily prepared into dense wood materials, and it is hoped that this new material can be applied in the fields of construction, aviation, and automobile manufacturing.

scholarly journals Investigation of the biological activity, mechanical properties and wound healing application of a novel scaffold based on lignin–agarose hydrogel and silk fibroin embedded zinc chromite nanoparticles

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (29) ◽  
pp. 17914-17923
Author(s):  
Reza Eivazzadeh-Keihan ◽  
Hooman Aghamirza Moghim Aliabadi ◽  
Fateme Radinekiyan ◽  
Mohammad Sobhani ◽  
Farzane khalili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Wound Healing ◽  
Biological Activity ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Agarose Hydrogel ◽  
Novel Scaffold ◽  
Fibroin Solution ◽  
Zinc Chromite

Given the important aspects of wound healing approaches, in this work, an innovative biocompatible nanobiocomposite scaffold was designed and prepared based on cross-linked lignin–agarose hydrogel, extracted silk fibroin solution, and zinc chromite (ZnCr2O4) nanoparticles.

scholarly journals A New Supported Manganese-Based Coordination Complex as a Nano-Catalyst for the Synthesis of Indazolophthalazinetriones and Investigation of Its Antibacterial Activity

Chemistry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 783-799
Author(s):  
Maryam Ariannezhad ◽  
Davood Habibi ◽  
Somayyeh Heydari ◽  
Vahideh Khorramabadi
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Simple Procedure ◽  
Condensation Reaction ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Coordination Complex ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
One Pot ◽  
Nano Catalyst ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
The One

A new magnetic supported manganese-based coordination complex (Fe3O4@SiO2@CPTMS@MBOL@ Mn) was prepared in consecutive stages and characterized via various techniques (VSM, SEM, TEM, XRD, FT-IR, EDX, TG-DTA, and ICP). To evaluate its application, it was used for synthesis of divers Indazolophthalazinetriones in a simple procedure via the one-pot three-component condensation reaction of aldehydes, dimedone, and phthalhydrazide in ethanol under reflux conditions. The Mn catalyst can be recycled without any noticeable loss in catalytic activity. Additionally, the antibacterial properties of the nano-catalyst were studied against some bacterial strains.

Serial Extraction Technique of Rich Antibacterial Compounds in Sargassum cristaefolium Using Different Solvents and Testing their Activity

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bambang Susilo ◽  
Abd. Rohim ◽  
Midia Lestari W. H.
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Brown Seaweed ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Extraction Yield ◽  
Single Step ◽  
Extraction Technique ◽  
Cinnamic Aldehyde ◽  
Antibacterial Compounds ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Aldehyde Groups

Background: S. cristaefolium is the brown seaweed extracted using the serial technique with different solvents. Methods: S. cristaefolium powder (50 mesh) was extracted with hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol respectively. The S. cristaefolium powder residue had been dried before being re-extracted with the next different solvents. Three serial extracts were obtained and named as the 1-stage extract, 2-stage extract, and 3-stage extract. Besides, a single-step extract (extraction using only methanol) was also produced to compare with three serial extracts in antibacterial activity tests (against E. coli and S. aureus). The three serial extracts were detected their antibacterial compounds using GC-MS, LC-HRMS, and FT-IR. Results: The 3-stage extract had the highest extraction yield. On S. aureus, the inhibition zone in all extracts was not significantly different. On E.coli, the highest inhibition zone (5.42±0.14 mm) was the 3-stage extract, indeed it is higher than both antibiotic and a single-step extract. Phenol, 9-Tricosene(Z)-, palmitic acid, and oleamide were contained in all extracts. Other antibacterial compound types, both the 1-stage and 2-stage extracts contained 8 types whilst the 3-stage extract contained the most types (12 types). Particularly, hexyl cinnamic aldehyde and betaine were detected only in the 3-stage extract with the dominant area. The carboxylic acid groups were detected in all extracts to confirm the fatty acid structure. Several cinnamic aldehyde groups were detected only in the 3-stage extract. Conclusions: Thus, the extraction technique serially could produce the 3-stage extract which has the strongest antibacterial activity and the richest antibacterial compounds.

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