Water-dispersed fluorescence nanomaterials based on boron nitride nanotubes

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-173
Author(s):  
Y. B. Stetsyshyn ◽  
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T. V. Shevtsova ◽  
M. B. Kostenko ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Hybrid Structure ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotubes ◽  
Green Fluorescence ◽  
Grafted Copolymer ◽  
Smart Surfaces ◽  
Dispersed Fluorescence ◽  
Copolymer Brushes

Water-dispersed fluorescence nanomaterials based on boron nitride nanotubes and grafted copolymer brushes (poly(acrylic acid-co-fluorescein acrylate) were successfully fabricated in a two-step process. The functionalization of BNNTs was confirmed by spectroscopic, gravimetric and imaging techniques. In contrast to “pure” BNNTs, functionalized BNNTs demonstrate intense green fluorescence emission at 520 nm. The developed hybrid structure can potentially be used for cellular imaging, as “smart” surfaces, nanotransducers and nanocarriers.

scholarly journals pH-Controlled fluorescence switching in water-dispersed polymer brushes grafted to modified boron nitride nanotubes for cellular imaging

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 2428-2439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saban Kalay ◽  
Yurij Stetsyshyn ◽  
Volodymyr Donchak ◽  
Khrystyna Harhay ◽  
Ostap Lishchynskyi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Polymer Brushes ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Cellular Imaging ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotubes ◽  
Normal Prostate ◽  
Fluorescent Intensity ◽  
Water Dispersible ◽  
Copolymer Brushes

pH-Switchable, fluorescent, hybrid, water-dispersible nanomaterials based on boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) and grafted copolymer brushes (poly(acrylic acid-co-fluorescein acrylate) – P(AA-co-FA)) were successfully fabricated in a two-step process. The functionalization of BNNTs was confirmed by spectroscopic, gravimetric and imaging techniques. In contrast to “pure” BNNTs, P(AA-co-FA)-functionalized BNNTs demonstrate intense green fluorescence emission at 520 nm. Under neutral or alkaline pH values, P(AA-co-FA)-functionalized BNNTs are highly emissive in contrast to acidic pH conditions where the fluorescent intensity is absent or low. No increase in the absorption was observed when the suspension pH was increased from 7 to 10. The functionalized BNNTs are easily taken up by human normal prostate epithelium (PNT1A) and human prostate cancer cell lines (DU145) and are suitable for further evaluation in cellular imaging applications.

scholarly journals Coronene-Based Graphene Nanoribbons Insulated by Boron Nitride Nanotubes: Electronic Properties of the Hybrid Structure

ACS Omega ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 12930-12935
Author(s):  
Eduardo Gracia-Espino ◽  
Hamid Reza Barzegar ◽  
Alex Zettl
Keyword(s):  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Electronic Properties ◽  
Graphene Nanoribbons ◽  
Hybrid Structure ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotubes

Molecular insights on the dynamic stability of peptide nucleic acid functionalized carbon and boron nitride nanotubes

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 219-228
Author(s):  
Nabanita Saikia ◽  
Mohamed Taha ◽  
Ravindra Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Nucleic Acid ◽  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Nucleic Acids ◽  
Dynamic Stability ◽  
Peptide Nucleic Acid ◽  
Rational Design ◽  
Peptide Nucleic Acids ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotubes ◽  
Molecular Hybrids ◽  
Single Wall Nanotubes

The rational design of self-assembled nanobio-molecular hybrids of peptide nucleic acids with single-wall nanotubes rely on understanding how biomolecules recognize and mediate intermolecular interactions with the nanomaterial's surface.

Density Functional Theory Study of Antioxidant Adsorption onto Single- Wall Boron Nitride Nanotubes: Design of New Antioxidant Delivery Systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 470-482
Author(s):  
Samereh Ghazanfary ◽  
Fatemeh Oroojalian ◽  
Rezvan Yazdian-Robati ◽  
Mehdi Dadmehr ◽  
Amirhossein Sahebkar
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
External Electric Field ◽  
Lipoic Acid ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Cell Interaction ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotubes ◽  
Functional Theory

Background: Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs) have recently emerged as an interesting field of study, because they could be used for the realization of developed, integrated and compact nanostructures to be formulated. BNNTs with similar surface morphology, alternating B and N atoms completely substitute for C atoms in a graphitic-like sheet with nearly no alterations in atomic spacing, with uniformity in dispersion in the solution, and readily applicable in biomedical applications with no obvious toxicity. Also demonstrating a good cell interaction and cell targeting. Aim and Objective: With a purpose of increasing the field of BNNT for drug delivery, a theoretical investigation of the interaction of Melatonin, Vitamin C, Glutathione and lipoic acid antioxidants using (9, 0) zigzag BNNTs is shown using density functional theory. Methods: The geometries corresponding to Melatonin, Vitamin C, Glutathione and lipoic acid and BNNT with different lengths were individually optimized with the DMOL3 program at the LDA/ DNP (fine) level of theory. Results: In the presence of external electric field Melatonin, Vitamin C, Glutathione and lipoic acid could be absorbed considerably on BNNT with lengths 22 and 29 Å, as the adsorption energy values in the presence of external electric field are considerably increased. Conclusion: The external electric field is an appropriate technique for adsorbing and storing antioxidants on BNNTs. Moreover, it is believed that applying the external electric field may be a proper method for controlling release rate of drugs.

scholarly journals About the possibility of creating a high-performance sensor based on boron nitride nanotubes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. P. Boroznina ◽  
M. A. Vdovin ◽  
I. V. Zaporotskova ◽  
S. V. Boroznin ◽  
P. A. Zaporotskov
Keyword(s):  
Boron Nitride ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotubes

Boron Nitride Nanotubes for Heat Dissipation in Polycaprolactone Composites

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Pietri ◽  
Benjamin J. Wiley ◽  
Jean-Pierre Simonato
Keyword(s):  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Heat Dissipation ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotubes

scholarly journals Four-dimensional vibrational spectroscopy for nanoscale mapping of phonon dispersion in BN nanotubes

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruishi Qi ◽  
Ning Li ◽  
Jinlong Du ◽  
Ruochen Shi ◽  
Yang Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Energy Loss ◽  
Phonon Dispersion ◽  
Hexagonal Boron Nitride ◽  
Real Space ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotubes ◽  
Detection Sensitivity ◽  
Optical Modes ◽  
Optical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Energy And Momentum

AbstractDirectly mapping local phonon dispersion in individual nanostructures can advance our understanding of their thermal, optical, and mechanical properties. However, this requires high detection sensitivity and combined spatial, energy and momentum resolutions, thus has been elusive. Here, we demonstrate a four-dimensional electron energy loss spectroscopy technique, and present position-dependent phonon dispersion measurements in individual boron nitride nanotubes. By scanning the electron beam in real space while monitoring both the energy loss and the momentum transfer, we are able to reveal position- and momentum-dependent lattice vibrations at nanometer scale. Our measurements show that the phonon dispersion of multi-walled nanotubes is locally close to hexagonal-boron nitride crystals. Interestingly, acoustic phonons are sensitive to defect scattering, while optical modes are insensitive to small voids. This work not only provides insights into vibrational properties of boron nitride nanotubes, but also demonstrates potential of the developed technique in nanoscale phonon dispersion measurements.

Calcium decoration of boron nitride nanotubes with vacancy defects as potential hydrogen storage materials: A first-principles investigation

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 101985
Author(s):  
Liang-Cai Ma ◽  
Ya-Ru Sun ◽  
Li-Chun Wang ◽  
Ling Ma ◽  
Jian-Min Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Hydrogen Storage ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotubes ◽  
Hydrogen Storage Materials ◽  
Vacancy Defects ◽  
Storage Materials

Zeolite-supported synthesis, solution dispersion, and optical characterizations of single-walled carbon nanotubes wrapped by boron nitride nanotubes

2021 ◽  
Vol 129 (1) ◽  
pp. 015101
Author(s):  
Ya Feng ◽  
Henan Li ◽  
Bo Hou ◽  
Hiromichi Kataura ◽  
Taiki Inoue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotubes ◽  
Single Walled Carbon ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Solution Dispersion ◽  
Synthesis Solution
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