Applications of the Water-Dispersible L-Cysteine-Capped ZnS:Mn Nanocrystals as a Selective Photosensor and an Efficient Photocatalyst

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 4484-4491
Author(s):  
Mi Choi ◽  
Cheong-Soo Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Sensor ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Ion Selectivity ◽  
Preparation Condition ◽  
Quenching Effect ◽  
Water Dispersible ◽  
Degradation Reaction ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Average Size ◽  
Particle Images

In this study, the ZnS:Mn nanocrystals (NCs) were prepared by capping the NC surface with a conventional amino acid, L-cysteine (Cys) molecules, at an acidic (pH 5) aqueous solution. The optical and physical characterizations of the ZnS:Mn-Cys-pH5 NCs were performed using various spectroscopic methods. For instance, the UV-visible and PL spectra of the ZnS:Mn-Cys-pH5 NCs showed broad peaks at 296 and 586 nm, respectively. The obtained HR-TEM image of the ZnS:Mn- Cys-pH5 NCs product showed spherical particle images with an average size of 6.15 nm in the solid state. In addition, measured surface charge of the colloidal ZnS:Mn-Cys-pH5 NCs using a zeta-PSA spectroscopy was −57.9 mV even at the acidic preparation condition. Therefore, the ZnS:Mn-Cys-pH5 NCs were applied as a photosensor to detect specific transition metal cations. As a result, the ZnS:Mn-Cys-pH5 NCs showed exclusive luminescence quenching effect for Fe(II) ions, which suggested that the ZnS:Mn-Cys-pH5 NCs can be applied as a photo-chemical sensor for Fe2+ ion detection in a practical water sample. The sensing ion selectivity of the ZnS:Mn-Cys-pH5 NCs was completely different comparing to ZnS:Mn NCs surface capped with other amino acids at the same condition. In addition, the catalytic activity of the ZnS:Mn-Cys-pH5 NCs was studied in the degradation reaction of an organic dye (methylene blue) molecule under UV light irradiation.

Preparation of BSA Nanoparticles by Desolvation Technique Using Acetone as Desolvating Agent

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1643-1647
Author(s):  
Krishna Sailaja A ◽  
Amareshwar P
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Size Control ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Preparation Condition ◽  
Assembly Process ◽  
Average Size

In order to see the functionality and toxicity of nanoparticles in various food and drug applications, it is important to establish procedures to prepare nanoparticles of a controlled size. Desolvation is a thermodynamically driven self-assembly process for polymeric materials. In this study, we prepared BSA nanoparticles using the desolvation technique using acetone as desolvating agent. Acetone was added intermittently into 1% BSA solution at different pH under stirring at 700 rpm. Amount of acetone added, intermittent timeline of acetone addition, and pH of solution were considered as process parameters to be optimized. The effect of the process parameters on size of the nanoparticles was studied. The results indicated that the size control of BSA nanoparticles was achieved by adding acetone intermittently. The standard deviation of average size of BSA nanoparticles at each preparation condition was minimized by adding acetone intermittently. The intermittent addition in polymeric aqueous solution can be useful for size control for food or drug applications.  

Photosensitive PVA Polarizing Film

2006 ◽  
Vol 11-12 ◽  
pp. 351-354
Author(s):  
Jie Wei ◽  
Xiao Mei Ji ◽  
Xiao Wang ◽  
Xiao Ming Dong
Keyword(s):  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Light Transmittance ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Series Of Experiments ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Crystallization Degree

In order to analyze the polarization of Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) film, both the polarizing film and polarizing film exposed to UV light were prepared and investigated by X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and polarized UV-Visible Spectrometer. Through a series of experiments, it was found that the crystallization degree of the unirradiated PVA film was higher than that of the UV-irradiated PVA film. Furthermore, the transmittance of both unirradiated PVA film and UV-irradiated PVA film was selective, different wavelength and different polarizing angles parallelism different light transmittance.

TiO2 nanofibers fabricated by electrospinning technique and degradation of MO dye under UV light

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naveen Thakur ◽  
Nikesh Thakur ◽  
Viplove Bhullar ◽  
Saurabh Sharma ◽  
Aman Mahajan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Fiber Diameter ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Rutile Phase ◽  
Powder Form ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Electrospinning Technique ◽  
Tio2 Nanofibers ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Visible

Abstract Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanofibers were synthesized by electrospinning to optimize the photocatalytic action efficiency. The synthesis of the fibers was carried out at four different wt% concentrations: 8, 9, 10 & 11% of polymer polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). The TiO2 fibers were further calcined at 700 °C to get powder form. The uncalcinated and calcined TiO2 nanofibers were characterized by using X-Ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and UV-Visible spectroscopy. Raman spectroscopy confirmed the rutile phase of the calcined TiO2nanofibers in powder form with a crystallite size of 34–38 nm. The surface morphology of the uncalcinated and calcined TiO2 nanofibers was examined by SEM and the fiber diameter found to be 360–540 nm. The optical bandgap of the calcined TiO2 nanofibers was found in the range of 3.29–3.24 eV. The photocatalytic activity of the TiO2 nanofibers as examined for uncalcinated and calcined nanofibers, methyl orange (MO) dye degraded up to 98 and 78%, respectively in 180 min under the exposure of UV light. Uncalcinated TiO2 nanofibers were found more suitable for degradation of MO dye as compared to calcined nanofibers.

scholarly journals Degradasi Tirosina Menggunakan Mangkinfoto Berasaskan TiO2

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rusmidah Ali ◽  
Siti Salamah Maisoan @ Selamat
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Degradation Process ◽  
Aqueous System ◽  
Visible Spectroscopy ◽  
Photo Degradation ◽  
Efficient System ◽  
Catalyst Powder ◽  
Uv Visible

Asid amino merupakan bahan asas dalam tisu tumbuhan dan haiwan. Tirosina (Tr) salah satu jenis asid amino yang mengandungi gelang aromatik, telah dipilih sebagai sampel untuk proses degradasi dalam medium akueus. Ini bertujuan melihat kesan penggunaan mangkinfoto dalam sinaran ultralembayung (λ < 400 nm) atau cahaya matahari ke atas molekul tirosina. Kajian telah dijalankan menggunakan sistem cahaya, mangkin serbuk TiO2, hidrogen peroksida, H2O2 dan ion logam. Penambahan ion logam seperti Ni2+, Cu2+, Ag+, Mn2+, Co2+, Fe2+ dan Cd2+ dan agen pengoksidaan, iaitu hidrogen peroksida adalah untuk mendapatkan kaedah yang paling cekap. Keputusan menunjukkan penambahan H2O2 dan ion Fe2+ dan Ni2+ berjaya meningkatkan kecekapan proses degradasifoto tirosina. Ion Ni2+ memberikan keputusan terbaik berbanding ion-ion lain. Ion Cu2+, Ag+, Mn2+ dan Cd2+ merencat proses degradasi. Keputusan juga menunjukkan cahaya matahari adalah setanding dengan cahaya ultralembayung. Kepekatan H2O2 terbaik adalah 5.0 x 10-2M dan semakin banyak TiO2 digunakan semakin baik peratus degradasi tirosina. Oleh itu kaedah optimum untuk proses degradasifoto ialah Tr 2.5 x 10-4 M + TiO2 + H2O25.0 x 10-3 M + Mn+ 1.0 x 10-2 M. Proses degradasifoto dikaji menggunakan spektroskopi ultralembayung-nampak pada julat panjang gelombang 400-200 nm. Kata kunci: Tirosina; degradasifoto; serbuk TiO; akueus Amino acid is a basic component in plant or animal tissue. Tyrosine (Tr), an amino acid which contains aromatic ring, was chosen as a sample for a photodegradation process in an aqueous system. The purpose of the experiment is to study the effect of photocatalysis under UV (λ < 400 nm) or sunlight on tyrosine. The experiment was carried out by using UV light, catalyst powder (TiO2), hidrogen peroxide H2O2 and metal ions system. The addition of oxidising agent H2O2 and metal ions such as Ni2+, Cu2+, Ag+, Mn2+, Co2+, Fe2+ and Cd2+ were used in order to achieve the most efficient system. Results showed that the system with added H2O2 and metal ions such as Ni2+ and Fe2+ had successfully enhanced the process of the tyrosine photodegradation. Other metal ions system such as Cu2+, Ag+, Mn2+ and Cd2+ were found to inhibit the degradation process. The results also showed that sunlight was comparable to ultraviolet light. The best H2O2 concentration was 5.0 x 10-2 M and the percentage of tyrosine degradation increased with the addition of more TiO2) by mass. Therefore, the optimum condition for tyrosine photodegradation process was in Tr 2.5 x 10-4 M + TiO2 + H2O2 5.0 x 10-3 M + H2O2 1.0 x 10-2 M. The dissappearance of tyrosine in the photo degradation process was monitored by UV-visible spectroscopy between 400-200 nm. Key words: Tyrosine; photodegradation; TiO2 powder; akueus

scholarly journals Synthesis and Photoactivity of Fe3O4/TiO2-Co as a Magnetically Separable Visible Light Responsive Photocatalyst

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 403 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eko Sri Kunarti ◽  
Indriana Kartini ◽  
Akhmad Syoufian ◽  
Karolina Martha Widyandari
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Dopant Concentration ◽  
Band Gap Energy ◽  
Methylene Blue Solution ◽  
Magnetic Photocatalyst ◽  
Blue Solution ◽  
Degradation Reaction ◽  
Visible Irradiation ◽  
Uv Visible

Synthesis of magnetic photocatalyst, Fe3O4/TiO2-Co, with characterization and photoactivity examination have been conducted. The synthesis was initiated by preparation of Fe3O4 particles using coprecipitation method. The Fe3O4 particles were then coated with TiO2-Co at a various ratio of Fe3O4:TiO2 and concentration of Co(II) dopant. The Fe3O4/TiO2-Co was characterized by FTIR, XRD, TEM, SEM-EDX, VSM, and SR UV-visible methods. Photoactivity of the Fe3O4/TiO2-Co was carried out using methylene blue as a target molecule in degradation reaction within a batch system. By using optimum conditions, the degradation of methylene blue solution was performed under exposure to UV, visible light and dark condition. Results showed that the Fe3O4/TiO2-Co formation was confirmed by the presence of Fe3O4 and anatase diffraction peaks in the X-ray diffractogram. SR UV-Vis spectra indicated that the Fe3O4/TiO2-Co was responsive to visible light. Band gap energy of the Fe3O4/TiO2-Co with dopant concentration of 1; 5; 10 and 15% were 3.22; 3.12; 3.09 and 2.81 eV, respectively. The methylene blue solution can be well photodegraded at a pH of 10 for 210 min. The Fe3O4/TiO2-Co has the highest ability to methylene blue photodegradation with dopant concentration of 10% gave degradation yield of 80.51 and 95.38% under UV and visible irradiation, respectively.

Delivery of Ursolic Acid by Polyhydroxybutyrate Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy: in silico and in vitro Studies

Drug Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sureshbabu Ram Kumar Pandian ◽  
Selvaraj Kunjiappan ◽  
Parasuraman Pavadai ◽  
Velmurugan Sundarapandian ◽  
Vivek Chandramohan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ursolic Acid ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Maximum Efficiency ◽  
Release Behavior ◽  
Drug Release Behavior ◽  
Pentacyclic Triterpenoid ◽  
Epidermal Growth ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Average Size

AbstractUrsolic acid (UA), a pentacyclic triterpenoid and a phytochemical, is a potent inhibitory agent against proliferation of various tumors. Polyhydroxybutyrate nanoparticles (PHB NPs) are preferred in therapeutics due to their drug-stabilizing property and enhanced biological activity. In this study, PHB NPs were utilized to deliver and enhance the bioavailability of UA against cancer cells (HeLa). Further, molecular docking and dynamic studies were conducted to calculate the binding affinity and stability of UA at the active site of target protein (epidermal growth factor receptor-EGFR). The PHB NPs revealed the average size as 150–200 nm in TEM, which were used in subsequent experiments. The cytoplasmic uptake of nanoparticles was confirmed by florescent microscopy. The encapsulation potential of PHB NPs with UA was assessed by UV–visible spectrophotometer as 54%. Besides, the drug release behavior, cytotoxicity and the regulation of apoptosis were investigated in vitro. The cytotoxicity results revealed that the maximum efficiency of drug delivery was at 96th hour.

scholarly journals Silver-Nanoparticles Embedded Pyridine-Cholesterol Xerogels as Highly Efficient Catalysts for 4-nitrophenol Reduction

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1486
Author(s):  
Ganesh Shimoga ◽  
Eun-Jae Shin ◽  
Sang-Youn Kim
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Trisodium Citrate ◽  
Environmentally Benign ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Efficient Reduction ◽  
Nitrophenol Reduction ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Average Size

Two xerogels made of 4-pyridyl cholesterol (PC) and silver-nanocomposites (SNCs) thereof have been studied for their efficient reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to 4-aminophenol (4-AP) in the presence of aqueous sodium borohydride. Since in-situ silver doping will be effective in ethanol and acetone solvents with a PC gelator, two silver-loaded PC xerogels were prepared and successive SNCs were achieved by using an environmentally benign trisodium citrate dehydrate reducing agent. The formed PC xerogels and their SNCs were comprehensively investigated using different physico-chemical techniques, such as field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), powdered X-ray diffraction (XRD) and UV-Visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis). The FE-SEM results confirm that the shape of xerogel-covered silver nanoparticles (SNPs) are roughly spherical, with an average size in the range of 30–80 nm. Thermal degradation studies were analyzed via the sensitive graphical Broido’s method using a TGA technique. Both SNC-PC (SNC-PC-X1 and SNC-PC-X2) xerogels showed remarkable catalytic performances, with recyclable conversion efficiency of around 82% after the fourth consecutive run. The apparent rate constant (kapp) of SNC-PC-X1 and SNC-PC-X2 were found to be 6.120 × 10-3 sec-1 and 3.758 × 10-3 sec-1, respectively, at an ambient temperature.

scholarly journals Studies on Characterization, Optical Absorption, and Photoluminescence of Yttrium Doped ZnS Nanoparticles

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranganaik Viswanath ◽  
Halehatty Seethya Bhojya Naik ◽  
Yashavanth Kumar Gubbihally Somalanaik ◽  
Prashanth Kumar Parlesed Neelanjeneallu ◽  
Khandugadahalli Nagarajappa Harish ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Blue Emission ◽  
Band Gap Energy ◽  
Zinc Sulphide ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
Zns Nanoparticles ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Coprecipitation Route ◽  
Average Size

Pure ZnS and ZnS:Y nanoparticles were synthesized by a chemical coprecipitation route using EDTA-ethylenediamine as a stabilizing agent. X-ray diffraction (XRD), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR), thermogravimetric-differential scanning calorimetry (TG-DSC), and UV-visible and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy were employed to characterize the as-synthesized ZnS and ZnS:Y nanoparticles, respectively. XRD and TEM studies show the formation of cubic ZnS:Y particles with an average size of ~4.5 nm. The doping did not alter the phase of the zinc sulphide, as a result the sample showed cubic zincblende structure. The UV-visible spectra of ZnS and ZnS:Y nanoparticles showed a band gap energy value, 3.85 eV and 3.73 eV, which corresponds to a semiconductor material. A luminescence characteristics such as strong and stable visible-light emissions in the orange region alone with the blue emission peaks were observed for doped ZnS nanoparticles at room temperature. The PL intensity of orange emission peak was found to be increased with an increase in yttrium ions concentration by suppressing blue emission peaks. These results strongly propose that yttrium doped zinc sulphide nanoparticles form a new class of luminescent material.

UV Light Stability of α-Cyclodextrin/Resveratrol Host - Guest Complexes and Isomer Stability at Varying pH

2009 ◽  
Vol 62 (8) ◽  
pp. 921 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerrilee E. Allan ◽  
Claire E. Lenehan ◽  
Amanda V. Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Inclusion Complex ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Sodium Dodecyl ◽  
Molar Absorptivity ◽  
Photo Degradation ◽  
Light Stability ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Ph Range ◽  
Cis Isomer

trans-Resveratrol is an antioxidant that readily isomerizes to the cis isomer under UV irradiation. Here we report on the UV-Visible analysis of the stability of both trans- and cis-resveratrol isomers in the presence of UV light over a pH range of 2.0–9.0 in a phosphate-borate buffer that contains sodium dodecyl sulphate and acetonitrile. The molar absorptivity of the trans-resveratrol solution absorbing at 320 nm (3.88 eV) and 305 nm (4.07 eV) was 33000 and 34000 M–1 cm–1, respectively. Results indicate that trans-resveratrol has a slower isomerization within a pH range of 5.0–8.0. A pH > 8.0 results in almost immediate isomerization of the sample, whereas at pH 2.0 a photo-degradation product appears at 260 nm (4.77 eV). This was not apparent at pH 8.0. By including trans-resveratrol into a trans-resveratrol/α-cyclodextrin host–guest inclusion complex in pH 8.0 buffer isomerization was greatly reduced, with enhanced trans-resveratrol photostability.

An Efficient Catalysis-Oxidation Method for the Degradation of Phenol in Wastewater

2011 ◽  
Vol 694 ◽  
pp. 936-945
Author(s):  
Wu Bin ◽  
Duo Li Chai
Keyword(s):  
Specific Surface ◽  
Hydrothermal Method ◽  
Catalytic Reaction ◽  
Reaction Mechanisms ◽  
Phenol Degradation ◽  
Oxidation Method ◽  
Fe3o4 Nanocrystal ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Average Size

In this study, we developed an efficient catalysis-oxidation method for the degradation of phenol in wastewater, in which the Fe3O4 nanocrystals and H2O2 were employed as catalyst and oxidation agents respectively. Firstly, Fe3O4 nanocrystal coated with PEG was prepared via an oxygenation-deposition hydrothermal method, TEM, FT-IR, BET and XRD characterization indicated that the prepared Fe3O4 nanocrystals had an average size of 26 nm and the specific surface of 35.25 m2/g. Using the prepared Fe3O4 nanocrystals as catalyst, the phenol in wastewater was efficiently degraded by H2O2. The degradability of the phenol was investigated by FT-IR, HPLC and UV–visible spectrophotometer, and the experimental results showed that the phenol was efficiently degraded by H2O2 and the Fe3O4 nanocrystals could be efficiently recycled. Finally, the possible catalytic reaction mechanisms and pathways of phenol degradation were discussed.

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