Enhanced toxicity of environmentally transformed ZnO nanoparticles relative to Zn ions in the epibenthic amphipod Hyalella azteca

In the present work, the properties of ZnO nanoparticles obtained using an eco-friendly synthesis (biomediated methods in microwave irradiation) were studied. Saponaria officinalis extracts were used as both reducing and capping agents in the green nanochemistry synthesis of ZnO. Inorganic zinc oxide nanopowders were successfully prepared by a modified hydrothermal method and plant extract-mediated method. The influence of microwave irradiation was studied in both cases. The size, composition, crystallinity and morphology of inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) were investigated using dynamic light scattering (DLS), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), SEM-EDX microscopy. Tunings of the nanochemistry reaction conditions (Zn precursor, structuring agent), ZnO NPs with various shapes were obtained, from quasi-spherical to flower-like. The optical properties and photocatalytic activity (degradation of methylene blue as model compound) were also investigated. ZnO nanopowders’ antibacterial activity was tested against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains to evidence the influence of the vegetal extract-mediated synthesis on the biological activity.

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Microbiote shift in sequencing batch reactors in response to antimicrobial ZnO nanoparticles

RSC Advances ◽

10.1039/c6ra22823b ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (111) ◽

pp. 110108-110111 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Zhenghui Liu ◽

Huifang Zhou ◽

Jiefeng Liu ◽

Xudong Yin ◽

Yufeng Mao ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Zinc Oxide ◽

Wastewater Treatment ◽

Adverse Effects ◽

Zno Nanoparticles ◽

Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽

Wastewater Treatment Plants ◽

Oxide Nanoparticles ◽

Batch Reactors ◽

Sequencing Batch Reactors ◽

Zno Nps

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have been monitored in wastewater treatment plants as their potential adverse effects on functional microorganisms have been causing increasing concern.

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Microwave Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles for Enhanced Oil Recovery

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.1024.83 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 1024 ◽

pp. 83-86 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Mohamad Sahban Alnarabiji ◽

Noorhana Yahya ◽

Sharifa Bee Abd Hamid ◽

Khairun Azizi Azizli ◽

Afza Shafie ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Zinc Oxide ◽

Enhanced Oil Recovery ◽

Oil Recovery ◽

Zno Nanoparticles ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Zinc Nitrate ◽

Nitrate Hexahydrate ◽

Zno Nps ◽

Nanoparticle Morphology ◽

Original Oil In Place

Synthesising zinc oxide nanoparticles to get certain specific characteristics to be applied in Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) is still challenging to date. In this work, zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles were synthesised using the sol-gel method by dissolving zinc nitrate hexahydrate in nitric acid. The ZnO crystal and particles morphology and structure were determined using X-ray Diffractometer (XRD) and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM). In this study, a microwave oven was used for annealing ZnO without insulating a sample in any casket. The results show that 30 and 40 minutes of annealing and stirring for 1 hour influenced the morphology and size of zinc oxide particles in nanoscale. These parameters could be tailored to generate a range of nanoparticle morphology (agglomerated nanoparticles in a corn-like morphology), a crystal size with the mean size of 70.5 and 74.9 nm and a main growth at the peak [10. EOR experiment were conducted by dispersing 0.10 wt% ZnO NPs in distilled water to form a ZnO nanofluid. Then the fluid was injected into the medium in the 3rd stage of the oil recovery to present EOR stage. It was found that ZnO nanofluid has the ability to extract 8% of the original oil in place (OOIP).

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Insecticidal Effect of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles against Spodoptera frugiperda under Laboratory Conditions

Insects ◽

10.3390/insects12111017 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (11) ◽

pp. 1017

Author(s):

Sarayut Pittarate ◽

Julius Rajula ◽

Afroja Rahman ◽

Perumal Vivekanandhan ◽

Malee Thungrabeab ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Zinc Oxide ◽

Life Cycle ◽

Pest Management ◽

Zno Nanoparticles ◽

Spodoptera Frugiperda ◽

Adult Emergence ◽

Zno Nps ◽

Alternative Source ◽

Laboratory Conditions ◽

Significant Difference

Fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda is a major pest of corn, rice, and sorghum among other crops usually controlled using synthetic or biological insecticides. Currently, the new invention of nanotechnology is taking root in the agricultural industry as an alternative source of pest management that is target-specific, safe, and efficient. This study sought to determine the efficacy of commercial Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) towards S. frugiperda under laboratory conditions. ZnO NPs were diluted into different concentrations (100–500 ppm), where the baby corn used to feed the S. frugiperda larvae was dipped. The development of the insect feeding on food dipped in ZnO solution was significantly (p < 0.05) affected, and the number of days that the insect took to complete its life cycle had a significant difference compared to the control. There was a significant difference in the adults’ emergence in all the concentrations of ZnO NPs compared to the control, with over 90% of the eggs successfully going through the life cycle until adult emergence. Additionally, several body malformations were observed throughout the lifecycle of the insect. Also, the fecundity of the females was greatly affected. The findings of this study suggest the possibility of exploitation of ZnO nanoparticles not only to manage S. frugiperda but to significantly reduce their population in the ecosystem through body deformations, reduced fecundity, reduced oviposition, and hatchability of eggs. It will be a valuable tool in integrated pest management regimens.

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Optimized Degradation of Eosin Dye Through UV-ZnO NPs Catalyzed Reaction

10.21203/rs.3.rs-1042073/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Rania Farouq ◽

Ehsan Kh. Ismaeel ◽

Aliaa M. Monazie

Keyword(s):

Response Surface Methodology ◽

Reaction Time ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Zno Nanoparticles ◽

Effective Parameters ◽

Zno Nps ◽

Statistical Tool ◽

Box Behnken Design ◽

Influential Parameters ◽

Dye Solutions

Abstract The present study is set out to determine the photocatalytic degradation potential of ZnO nanoparticles for effective degradation of Eosin dye. The heterogeneous photocatalytic experiments were carried out by irradiating aqueous dye solutions with ultraviolet light. The influence of effective parameters like flow rate, pH, catalyst dose, and dye concentration was examined. The best degradation efficiency (66.82%) of ZnO Nanoparticles against Eosin dye was achieved within 90 min of reaction time. The Box–Behnken design under the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was chosen as a statistical tool to obtain the correlation of influential parameters. The optimum values were recorded as follows: 0.59 g, 15.75 ppm and 136.12 ml/min for amount of catalyst, dye concentration and flow rate, respectively. The maximum percent degradation achieved at these conditions was 71.44%.

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Precise Control of Surface Oxygen Vacancies in ZnO Nanoparticles for Extremely High Acetone Sensing Response

10.21203/rs.3.rs-948359/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jihyun Lee ◽

Youngmoon Choi ◽

Byoung Joon Park ◽

Jeong Woo Han ◽

Hyun-Sook Lee ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Zno Nanoparticles ◽

Oxygen Vacancies ◽

Surface Defects ◽

High Sensitivity ◽

Fast Response ◽

Oxide Semiconductor ◽

Surface Oxygen ◽

Zno Nps ◽

Precise Control ◽

Optimal Surface

Abstract ZnO has been studied intensely for chemical sensors due to its high sensitivity and fast response. Here, we present a simple approach to precisely control oxygen vacancy contents to provide significantly enhanced acetone sensing performance of commercial ZnO nanopowders. A combination of H2O2 treatment and thermal annealing produces optimal surface defects with oxygen vacancies on the ZnO nanoparticles (NPs). The highest response of ~27,562 was achieved for 10 ppm acetone in 0.125 M H2O2 treated/annealed ZnO NPs at the optimal working temperature of 400 ℃, which is significantly higher than that of reported so far in various acetone sensors based on metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS). Furthermore, first-principles calculations indicate that pre-adsorbed O formed on the surface of H2O2-treated ZnO NPs can provide a favorable adsorption energy, especially for acetone detection, due to strong bidentate bonding between carbonyl C atom of acetone molecules and pre-adsorbed O on the ZnO surface. Our study demonstrates that controlling surface oxygen vacancies by H2O2 treatment and re-annealing at optimal temperature is an effective method to improve the sensing properties of commercial MOS materials.

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Insecticidal Effect of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles against Spodoptera frugiperda under laboratory conditions in Chiang Mai, Thailand

10.20944/preprints202109.0448.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sarayut Pittarate ◽

Julius Rajula ◽

Afroja Rahman ◽

Perumal Vivekanandhan ◽

Malee Thungrabeab ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Zinc Oxide ◽

Pest Management ◽

Zno Nanoparticles ◽

Spodoptera Frugiperda ◽

Fall Armyworm ◽

Adult Emergence ◽

Zno Nps ◽

Alternative Source ◽

Insecticidal Effect ◽

Significant Difference

Fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith, 1797) is a major pest of corn, rice, and sorghum among other crops usually controlled using synthetic or biological insecticides. Currently, the new invention of nanotechnology is taking root in the agricultural industry as an alternative source of pest management that is target-specific, safe, and efficient. This study sought to determine the efficacy of commercial Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) towards S. frugiperda under labora-tory conditions. ZnO NPs were diluted into different concentrations (100- 500ppm), where the baby corn used to feed the S. frugiperda larvae was dipped. The development of the insect feeding on food dipped in ZnO solution was significantly (p<0.05) affected, and the number of days that the insect took to complete its life cycle had a significant difference compared to the control. There was a significant difference in the adults’ emergence at all the concentrations of ZnO NPs compared to the control, with over 90% of the eggs successfully going through the cycle until adult emergence. Additionally, several malformations were observed throughout the lifecycle of the insect. Also, the fecundity of the females was greatly affected. The findings of this study suggest the possibility of exploitation of ZnO nanoparticles not only to eradicate S. frugiperda but to significantly reduce their population in the ecosystem through deformations, reduced fecundity, reduced oviposition, and hatchability of eggs. It will be a valuable tool in integrated pest management regimens.

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Synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles by a hybrid electrochemical-thermal method: influence of calcination temperature

Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research ◽

10.3329/bjsir.v50i1.23806 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 50 (1) ◽

pp. 21-28 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

F Hassan ◽

MS Miran ◽

HA Simol ◽

MAB H Susan ◽

MYA Mollah

Keyword(s):

Calcination Temperature ◽

Zno Nanoparticles ◽

Zinc Salt ◽

Thermal Method ◽

Gravimetric Analysis ◽

Zno Nps ◽

X Ray ◽

Calcination Temperatures ◽

Ft Ir ◽

Uv Visible

ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) with size less than 100 nm were successfully prepared by a hybrid electrochemical-thermal method using metallic zinc and NaHCO3 without the use of any zinc salt, template or surfactant. The NPs were characterized by Fourier transform infra-red (FT-IR) spectroscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL), thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy. UV-visible spectral analysis indicated that the particle size increased with increasing calcination temperature. The band gap (3.91-3.83 eV) was higher for synthesized ZnO NPs than their bulk counterparts (3.37 eV). The FT-IR spectra at different calcination temperatures showed the characteristic band for ZnO at 450 cm-1 to be prominent with increasing temperature due to the conversion of precursor into ZnO. The wurtzite hexagonal phase was confirmed by XRD analyses for ZnO NPs calcined at 700oC. The green photoluminescent emission from ZnO NPs at different calcination temperatures is considered to be originated from the oxygen vacancy or interstitial related defects in ZnO. SEM images clearly showed that the NPs are granular and of almost uniform size when calcined at higher temperatures. EDX spectra further confirmed the elemental composition and purity of ZnO obtained on calcination at 700oC. The NPs are well dispersed near or above calcination temperature of 700oC.Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 50(1), 21-28, 2015

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Role of ZnO Nanoparticles for improvement of Antibacterial Activity in Food Packaging

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research ◽

10.52711/2231-5691.2021.00024 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 128-131

Author(s):

Saira Sehar ◽

Amiza Amiza ◽

I. H Khan

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Particle Size ◽

Surface Area ◽

Zno Nanoparticles ◽

Food Packaging ◽

Antimicrobial Agents ◽

Uv Light ◽

Zno Nps ◽

Long Time

Nanotechnology advancement leads to development of antimicrobial agents like ZnO nanoparticles. These nanoparticle have their main applications in food packaging. when these nanoparticles incorporate into the food surface, it will kill all bacterias residing on the surface and food become free of bacteria. In this way, food can be stored for a long time because its shelf life is improved. Antimicrobial activity of ZnO nanoparticles can be improved by increasing surface area, reducing particle size and large concentration of ZnO –NPS. Antimicrobial activity increases by increasing intensity of UV light. As UV light fall on ZnO nanoparticles, it increases ZnO surface area and hence anrtimicrobial activity will be increased. Exact mechanism of Antimicrobial activity is still unknown but some processes have been presented.

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Sono-synthesis approach improves anticancer activity of ZnO nanoparticles: reactive oxygen species depletion for killing human osteosarcoma cells

Nanomedicine ◽

10.2217/nnm-2020-0427 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (8) ◽

pp. 657-671

Author(s):

Mansoureh Parsa ◽

Mohammad H Entezari ◽

Azadeh Meshkini

Keyword(s):

Reactive Oxygen Species ◽

Anticancer Activity ◽

Zno Nanoparticles ◽

Reactive Oxygen ◽

Oxygen Species ◽

Zno Nps ◽

Human Osteosarcoma ◽

Human Osteosarcoma Cells ◽

Tumor Selectivity ◽

Biological Tests

Aim: To investigate the effect of ultrasound during the synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) on their anticancer activity. Materials & methods: ZnO NPs were synthesized in the presence and absence of ultrasonic irradiation. Biological tests were performed on human osteosarcoma cancer cells (Saos-2). Results: The sono-synthesized sample indicated higher cytotoxicity than the conventional one. (IC50 = 16.48 ± 0.41 μg/ml for sonochemical ZnO; 26.96 ± 0.33 μg/ml for conventional ZnO). Both sonochemical and conventional samples acted like antioxidants and reduced intracellular reactive oxygen species level. This reduction was more significant in cells treated with the sono-synthesized sample. The sono-synthesized ZnO NPs showed more tumor selectivity than the conventional sample. Conclusion: Sono-synthesis of ZnO NPs by a bath sonicator could improve their anticancer activity.

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