scholarly journals Immobilization of transaminase from Bacillus licheniformis on copper phosphate nanoflowers and its potential application in the kinetic resolution of RS-α-methyl benzyl amine

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shraddha Lambhiya ◽  
Gopal Patel ◽  
Uttam Chand Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Bacillus Licheniformis ◽  
Potential Application ◽  
Kinetic Resolution ◽  
Partial Purification ◽  
Kinetic Properties ◽  
Sonochemical Method ◽  
Copper Phosphate ◽  
Activity Yield ◽  
Average Size

AbstractThis study reports the isolation and partial purification of transaminase from the wild species of Bacillus licheniformis. Semi-purified transaminase was immobilized on copper nanoflowers (NFs) synthesized through sonochemical method and explored it as a nanobiocatalyst. The conditions for the synthesis of transaminase NFs [TA@Cu3(PO4)2NF] were optimized. Synthesized NFs revealed the protein loading and activity yield—60 ± 5% and 70 ± 5%, respectively. The surface morphology of the synthesized hybrid NFs was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), which revealed the average size to be around 1 ± 0.5 μm. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) was used to confirm the presence of the enzyme inside the immobilized matrix. In addition, circular dichroism and florescence spectroscopy were also used to confirm the integrity of the secondary and tertiary structures of the protein in the immobilized material. The transaminase hybrid NFs exhibited enhanced kinetic properties and stability over the free enzyme and revealed high reusability. Furthermore, the potential application of the immobilized transaminase hybrid NFs was demonstrated in the resolution of racemic α-methyl benzylamine. Graphical Abstract

Synthesis and Characterization of Nanosized Manganese Oxyhydroxide Compounds by Sonochemical Method

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 493-498
Author(s):  
Masoud Salavati-Niasari ◽  
Mahdiyeh Esmaeili-Zare ◽  
Mina Gholami-Daghian ◽  
Samira Bagheri
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Ultrasound Irradiation ◽  
Sonochemical Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Manganese Oxyhydroxide ◽  
Average Size ◽  
First Time

AbstractManganese oxyhydroxide (MnOOH) nanoparticles were synthesized by the reaction of [Mn(Hsal)2] complex and NaOH in the presence of ultrasound irradiation. In this study, the effect of different reaction parameters such as type of solvent, sonication time and type of surfactant on the morphology and the particle size of product were studied. The as-synthesized nanoparticles, with an average size of 10–15 nm, were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectra (FT-IR) and energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS). To the best of author’s knowledge, it is the first time that [Mn(Hsal)2] complex is used as manganese source for the synthesis of MnOOH nanoparticles.

Grain Refinement in Titanium-Erbium Alloys

1974 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
pp. 522-523
Author(s):  
B. B. Rath ◽  
J. E. O'Neal ◽  
R. J. Lederich
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Grain Refinement ◽  
Grain Growth ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Pure Titanium ◽  
Systematic Investigation ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Titanium Matrix ◽  
Average Size

Addition of small amounts of erbium has a profound effect on recrystallization and grain growth in titanium. Erbium, because of its negligible solubility in titanium, precipitates in the titanium matrix as a finely dispersed second phase. The presence of this phase, depending on its average size, distribution, and volume fraction in titanium, strongly inhibits the migration of grain boundaries during recrystallization and grain growth, and thus produces ultimate grains of sub-micrometer dimensions. A systematic investigation has been conducted to study the isothermal grain growth in electrolytically pure titanium and titanium-erbium alloys (Er concentration ranging from 0-0.3 at.%) over the temperature range of 450 to 850°C by electron microscopy.

scholarly journals Study on Structure, Thermal Behavior, and Viscoelastic Properties of Nanodiamond-Reinforced Poly (vinyl alcohol) Nanocomposites

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 1426
Author(s):  
Tomáš Remiš ◽  
Petr Bělský ◽  
Tomáš Kovářík ◽  
Jaroslav Kadlec ◽  
Mina Ghafouri Azar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Single Step ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray Scattering ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Primary Particles ◽  
Solution Casting Method ◽  
Average Size

In this work, advanced polymer nanocomposites comprising of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and nanodiamonds (NDs) were developed using a single-step solution-casting method. The properties of the prepared PVA/NDs nanocomposites were investigated using Raman spectroscopy, small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS/WAXS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). It was revealed that the tensile strength improved dramatically with increasing ND content in the PVA matrix, suggesting a strong interaction between the NDs and the PVA. SEM, TEM, and SAXS showed that NDs were present in the form of agglomerates with an average size of ~60 nm with primary particles of diameter ~5 nm. These results showed that NDs could act as a good nanofiller for PVA in terms of improving its stability and mechanical properties.

scholarly journals Microwave-Assisted Combustion Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Kooti ◽  
A. Naghdi Sedeh
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Combustion Method ◽  
Zinc Nitrate ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Fast Method ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microwave Assisted ◽  
Average Size

A new and simple method was applied for the synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles with an average size of 20 nm. In this microwave-assisted combustion method, glycine as a fuel and zinc nitrate as precursor were used. The final product was obtained very fast with high yield and purity. The synthesized nanoscale ZnO was characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The size and morphology of the ZnO nanoparticles have been determined by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques. This is a simple and fast method for the preparation of ZnO nanoparticles with no need for expensive materials or complicated treatments.

scholarly journals Green Synthesis and Catalytic Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Based on Piper chaba Stem Extracts

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1777 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Mahiuddin ◽  
Prianka Saha ◽  
Bungo Ochiai
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Green Synthesis ◽  
Ftir Spectroscopy ◽  
Visual Observation ◽  
Face Centered Cubic ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Face Centered ◽  
Average Size

A green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was conducted using the stem extract of Piper chaba, which is a plant abundantly growing in South and Southeast Asia. The synthesis was carried out at different reaction conditions, i.e., reaction temperature, concentrations of the extract and silver nitrate, reaction time, and pH. The synthesized AgNPs were characterized by visual observation, ultraviolet–visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering (DLS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), x-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive x-ray (EDX), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The characterization results revealed that AgNPs were uniformly dispersed and exhibited a moderate size distribution. They were mostly spherical crystals with face-centered cubic structures and an average size of 19 nm. The FTIR spectroscopy and DLS analysis indicated that the phytochemicals capping the surface of AgNPs stabilize the dispersion through anionic repulsion. The synthesized AgNPs effectively catalyzed the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) and degradation of methylene blue (MB) in the presence of sodium borohydride.

scholarly journals Susceptibility Pattern of Caspofungin-Coated Gold Nanoparticles against Clinically Important Candida Species

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Salehi ◽  
Azam Fattahi ◽  
Ensieh lotfali ◽  
Abdolhassan Kazemi ◽  
Ali Shakeri-Zadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Cell Wall ◽  
Candida Species ◽  
Spherical Shape ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Antifungal Drugs ◽  
Wall Structure ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Average Size

Purpose: The present study was performed to examine whether caspofungin-coated gold nanoparticles (CAS-AuNPs) may offer the right platform for sensitivity induction in resistant isolates. Methods: For the purpose of the study, a total of 58 archived Candida species were enrolled in the research. The identification of Candida spp. was performed using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism and HWP1 gene amplification approaches. The conjugated CAS-AuNPs were synthesized and then characterized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Zetasizer system to determine their morphology, size, and charge. Furthermore, the efficacy of CAS, CAS-AuNPs conjugate, and AuNPs against Candida spp. was assessed based on the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute M60. Finally, the interaction of CAS-AuNPs with Candida element was evaluated via scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results: According to the TEM results, the synthesized CAS-AuNPs had a spherical shape with an average size of 20 nm. The Zeta potential of CAS-AuNPs was -38.2 mV. Statistical analyses showed that CAS-AuNPs could significantly reduce the minimum inhibitory concentration against C. albicans (P=0.0005) and non-albicans Candida (NAC) species (P<0.0001). All isolates had a MIC value of ≥ 4 µg/ml for CAS, except for C. glabrata. The results of SEM analysis confirmed the effects of AuNPs on the membrane and cell wall structure of C. globrata exposed to CAS-AuNPs, facilitating the formation of pores on the cell wall and finally cell death. Conclusion: The findings revealed that CAS-AuNPs conjugates had significant antifungal effects against Candida spp. through the degradation of the membrane and cell wall integrity. Therefore, it can be concluded that the encapsulation of antifungal drugs in combination with NPs not only diminishes side effects but also enhances the effectiveness of the medications.

Processing and microstructure characterization of a novel porous hierarchical TiO2 structure

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 1683-1687 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.A. Crawford ◽  
N. Chawla ◽  
J. Ringnalda
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Anodic Oxidation ◽  
Potential Application ◽  
Surface Characterization ◽  
Porous Coating ◽  
Bioactive Coating ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Uniform Diameter

We report on a novel biocompatible hierarchical TiO2 porous coating on the surface of Ti, processed via anodic oxidation. The coating consists of large (∼1–20 μm) pores on the microscale and nanotubes (∼50 nm diameter) on the nanoscale. This structure is exciting because of its potential application as a bioactive coating for Ti bone implants. Surface characterization of the coating showed nanotubes of relatively uniform diameter. The interface between TiO2 nanotubes and Ti, studied by transmission electron microscopy, was incoherent. The tubes were also somewhat interconnected.

Preparation of Poly(Vinylbenzyl Chloride)@Lead Sulfide (PVBC@PbS) Core-Shell Nanospheres and Adsorption of Phenol

2013 ◽  
Vol 704 ◽  
pp. 270-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Ye ◽  
Lan Ping Sun ◽  
Sheng Ping Gao
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Lead Sulfide ◽  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Methyl Chloride ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
Subsequent Reaction ◽  
Chloride Lead ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
The Fourier Transform ◽  
Average Size

We have demonstrated the fabrication of novel poly(vinylbenzyl chloride)@lead sulfide (PVBC@PbS) core-shell nanospheres via the atom transfer reversible polymerization (ATRP) of lead dimethacrylate (Pb(MA)2) initiated from methyl chloride groups on surfaces of PVBC nanoparticles and subsequent reaction with ethanethioamide. The chemical structure of the PVBC@PbS nanospheres was confirmed by the fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and the morphology of the nanospheres were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The average size of the nanospheres was determined to be about 100 nm. The PVBC@PbS nanospheres were able to absorb phenol in the solution, and the balanced adsorption capability of phenol to nanospheres could reach to 7.2 μg/mg.

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