scholarly journals Influence of Aging on Bioaccumulation and Toxicity of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles and Dissolved Copper in the Sediment-Dwelling Oligochaete Tubifex tubifex: A Long-Term Study Using a Stable Copper Isotope

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amalie Thit ◽  
Monica Hamann Sandgaard ◽  
Joachim Sturve ◽  
Catherine Mouneyrac ◽  
Anders Baun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stable Isotope ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Copper Oxide ◽  
Body Burden ◽  
Copper Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Tubifex Tubifex ◽  
High Background ◽  
Cuo Nps ◽  
Long Term Study ◽  
Spiked Sediment

For engineered metal nanoparticles (NPs), such as copper oxide (CuO) NPs, the sediment is recognized as a major compartment for NP accumulation. Sediment-dwelling organisms, such as the worm Tubifex tubifex, will be at particular risk of metal and metal NP exposure. However, a range of complex transformation processes in the sediment affects NP bioavailability and toxicity as the contamination ages. The objective of this study was to examine bioaccumulation and adverse effects of CuO NPs in T. tubifex compared to dissolved Cu (administered as CuCl2) and the influence of aging of spiked sediment. This was done in a 28-day exposure experiment with T. tubifex incubated in clean sediment or freshly spiked sediment with different concentrations of dissolved Cu (up to 230 μg g−1 dw) or CuO NPs (up to 40 μg g−1 dw). The experiment was repeated with the same sediments after it had been aged for 2 years. To obtain a distinct isotopic signature compared to background Cu, both Cu forms were based on the stable isotope 65Cu (>99%). The 28-day exposure to sediment-associated dissolved 65Cu and 65CuO NPs resulted in a clear concentration-dependent increase in the T. tubifex65Cu body burden. However, despite the elevated 65Cu body burdens in exposed worms, limited adverse effects were observed in either of the two experiments (e.g., above 80% survival in all treatments, low or no effects on the growth rate, feeding rate, and reproduction). Organisms exposed to aged sediments had lower body burdens of 65Cu than those exposed to freshly spiked sediments and we suggest that aging decreases the bioavailability of both 65Cu forms. In this study, the use of a stable isotope made it possible to use environmentally realistic Cu concentrations and, at the same time, differentiate between newly accumulated 65Cu and background Cu in experimental samples despite the high background Cu concentrations in sediment and T. tubifex tissue. Realistic exposure concentrations and aging of NPs should preferably be included in future studies to increase environmental realism to accurately predict the environmental risk of metal NPs.

scholarly journals Trophic transfer of CuO NPs from sediment to worms (Tubifex tubifex) to fish (Gasterosteus aculeatus): a comparative study of dissolved Cu and NPs enriched with a stable isotope tracer (65Cu)

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 2360-2372
Author(s):  
Tobias Lammel ◽  
Amalie Thit ◽  
Xianjin Cui ◽  
Catherine Mouneyrac ◽  
Anders Baun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stable Isotope ◽  
Gasterosteus Aculeatus ◽  
Trophic Transfer ◽  
Copper Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Tubifex Tubifex ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Stable Isotope Tracer ◽  
Isotope Tracer ◽  
Cuo Nps ◽  
Transfer Potential

This study used stable isotope-labeled copper oxide nanoparticles (65CuO NPs) to determine their trophic transfer potential from sediment to worms to fish at environmentally realistic exposure doses and compared to dissolved Cu (65CuCl2).

ANTIBIOTIC PROFILE AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF COPPER OXIDE NANOPARTICLES AGAINST Pseudomonas fluorescens ISOLATED FROM WOUND INFECTION

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (o3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haider Qassim Raheem ◽  
Takwa S. Al-meamar ◽  
Anas M. Almamoori
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Copper Oxide ◽  
Pseudomonas Fluorescens ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Copper Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Cuo Nps ◽  
Disk Diffusion Assay

Fifty specimens were collected from wound patients who visited Al-Hilla Teaching Hospital. The samples were grown on Blood and MacConkey agar for 24-48 hr at 37oC. The bacterial isolates which achieved as a pure and predominant growth from clinical samples as Pseudomonas fluorescens, were identified using morphological properties and Vitek2 system. The anti-bacterial activity of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) against was tested by (disk diffusion assay) using dilutions of (400, 200, 100, 50, 25, and 12.5‎µ‎g/ml). The (MIC and MBC) of each isolate was determined. CuO NPs shows wide spectrum antibacterial activity against tested bacteria with rise zone of inhibition diameter that is proportionate with the increase in nanoparticle concentration. The MIC of CuO NPs extended from 100-200‎µ‎g/ml and the MBC ranged from 200-400‎µ‎g/ml. The antibiotic profile was determined by Viteck 2 compact system (Biomérieux). CuO NPs‎ found highly effective and safe in P. fluorescens wounds infections comparing with used antibiotics.

scholarly journals Green copper oxide nanoparticles for lead, nickel, and cadmium removal from contaminated water

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alaa El Din Mahmoud ◽  
Khairia M. Al-Qahtani ◽  
Sahab O. Alflaij ◽  
Salma F. Al-Qahtani ◽  
Faten A. Alsamhan
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Copper Oxide ◽  
Copper Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Cadmium Removal ◽  
Cuo Nps ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Isotherm And Kinetic Models ◽  
Lead Nickel

AbstractEnvironmentally friendly copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) were prepared with a green synthesis route without using hazardous chemicals. Hence, the extracts of mint leaves and orange peels were utilized as reducing agents to synthesize CuO NPs-1 and CuO NPs-2, respectively. The synthesized CuO NPs nanoparticles were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDX), BET surface area, Ultraviolet–Visible spectroscopy (UV–Vis), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR). Various parameters of batch experiments were considered for the removal of Pb(II), Ni(II), and Cd(II) using the CuO NPs such as nanosorbent dose, contact time, pH, and initial metal concentration. The maximum uptake capacity (qm) of both CuO NPs-1 and CuO NPs-2 followed the order of Pb(II) > Ni(II) > Cd(II). The optimum qm of CuO NPs were 88.80, 54.90, and 15.60 mg g−1 for Pb(II), Ni(II), and Cd(II), respectively and occurred at sorbent dose of 0.33 g L−1 and pH of 6. Furthermore, isotherm and kinetic models were applied to fit the experimental data. Freundlich models (R2 > 0.97) and pseudo-second-order model (R2 > 0.96) were fitted well to the experimental data and the equilibrium of metal adsorption occurred within 60 min.

scholarly journals Green Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Using Protein Fractions from an Aqueous Extract of Brown Algae Macrocystis pyrifera

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Karla Araya-Castro ◽  
Tzu-Chiao Chao ◽  
Benjamín Durán-Vinet ◽  
Carla Cisternas ◽  
Gustavo Ciudad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Copper Oxide ◽  
Green Synthesis ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Brown Algae ◽  
Copper Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Macrocystis Pyrifera ◽  
Protein Fractions ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Cuo Nps

Amongst different living organisms studied as potential candidates for the green synthesis of copper nanoparticles, algal biomass is presented as a novel and easy-to-handle method. However, the role of specific biomolecules and their contribution as reductant and capping agents has not yet been described. This contribution reports a green synthesis method to obtain copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO-NPs) using separated protein fractions from an aqueous extract of brown algae Macrocystis pyrifera through size exclusion chromatography (HPLC-SEC). Proteins were detected by a UV/VIS diode array, time-based fraction collection was carried out, and each collected fraction was used to evaluate the synthesis of CuO-NPs. The characterization of CuO-NPs was evaluated by Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Z-potential, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) equipped with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) detector. Low Molecular Weight (LMW) and High Molecular Weight (HMW) protein fractions were able to synthesize spherical CuO-NPs. TEM images showed that the metallic core present in the observed samples ranged from 2 to 50 nm in diameter, with spherical nanostructures present in all containing protein samples. FTIR measurements showed functional groups from proteins having a pivotal role in the reduction and stabilization of the nanoparticles. The highly negative zeta potential average values from obtained nanoparticles suggest high stability, expanding the range of possible applications. This facile and novel protein-assisted method for the green synthesis of CuO-NPs may also provide a suitable tool to synthesize other nanoparticles that have different application areas.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF COPPER OXIDE AND SELENIUM NANOPARTICLES ON VITAMIN D LEVELS IN WOMEN WITH INFERTILITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (no 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatin Fadhel Mohammed Al-Kazaz ◽  
Dhia Hadi Hussain ◽  
Saad AbdulRahman Khalaf
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Atomic Force Microscopy ◽  
Copper Oxide ◽  
Copper Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Activation Effect ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Laser Ablation Method ◽  
Cuo Nps ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Vitamin D Levels

The nanoparticles of both copper oxide (CuO NPs) and selenium (Se NPs) were synthesized by a laser ablation method that is fast and safe in biological applications. It was Characterization by atomic force microscopy (AFM), Xray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM), which showed that the size of the nanoparticles was 20-23 nm for Se NPs and 19-23 nm for CuO NPs. The effectiveness of these nanoparticles was examined on vitamin D levels in the group of women with primary infertility (PP) and the group of women with secondary infertility (SP). The results showed a highly significant activation effect of the copper oxide nanoparticles, with an activation rate equal to 13% for the primary sterility group (P = 0.003) and 23% for the secondary sterility group (P = 0.00)

scholarly journals Synthesis, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Activity of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maqusood Ahamed ◽  
Hisham A. Alhadlaq ◽  
M. A. Majeed Khan ◽  
Ponmurugan Karuppiah ◽  
Naif A. Al-Dhabi
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Copper Oxide ◽  
Field Emission ◽  
Copper Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumonia ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Xrd Pattern ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cuo Nps

We studied the structural and antimicrobial properties of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) synthesized by a very simple precipitation technique. Copper (II) acetate was used as a precursor and sodium hydroxide as a reducing agent. X-ray diffraction patter (XRD) pattern showed the crystalline nature of CuO NPs. Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) and field emission transmission electron microscope (FETEM) demonstrated the morphology of CuO NPs. The average diameter of CuO NPs calculated by TEM and XRD was around 23 nm. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) spectrum and XRD pattern suggested that prepared CuO NPs were highly pure. CuO NPs showed excellent antimicrobial activity against various bacterial strains (Escherichia coli,Pseudomonas aeruginosa,Klebsiella pneumonia,Enterococcus faecalis,Shigella flexneri,Salmonella typhimurium,Proteus vulgaris,andStaphylococcus aureus). Moreover,E. coliandE. faecalisexhibited the highest sensitivity to CuO NPs whileK. pneumoniawas the least sensitive. Possible mechanisms of antimicrobial activity of CuO NPs should be further investigated.

scholarly journals Development of non-enzymatic cholesterol electrochemical sensor based on CuO(NPs)-Polyaniline-Murexide composite

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chedia Ben Ali Hassine ◽  
Hamza Kahri ◽  
Houcine Barhoumi
Keyword(s):  
Impedance Spectroscopy ◽  
Copper Oxide ◽  
Glassy Carbon Electrode ◽  
Glassy Carbon ◽  
Linear Sweep Voltammetry ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Copper Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Carbon Electrode ◽  
Cuo Nps

Abstract In this study, a novel non-enzymatic sensor based on copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO), polyaniline nanofibers (PANI) and murexide (Mu) modified glassy carbon electrode was developed and used for the detection of cholesterol. Copper oxide nanoparticles were deposited on the glassy carbon electrode through electrodeposition and electrochemical oxidation followed by electrodeposition of PANI-Mu composite. The as prepared CuO-PANI-Mu sensor was characterized using electrochemical, optical and morphological methods such as cyclic voltammetry (CV), impedance spectroscopy (EIS), linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), UV-visible and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The elaborated composite matrix was used for cholesterol detection employing the impedance spectroscopy method. As a result, good analytical performances were obtained for cholesterol quantification with good stability and high sensitivity (5575 Ω/M) with a wide linear range from 0.5nM to 50mM.

scholarly journals A novel route for the synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Bougainvillea plant flowers extract and antifungal activity evaluation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
CI Chemistry International
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Copper Oxide ◽  
Fungal Growth ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Copper Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Standard Drug ◽  
Cuo Nps ◽  
Transmission Electron

A green, cost-effective and eco-friendly method for the synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) using Bougainvillea flower aqueous extract at room temperature was reported. The synthesized CuO NPs were characterized by UV–visible spectroscopy, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) tecniques. The synthesized particles were highly stable, spherical in shape with an average diameter of 12±4 nm. The CuO NPs were explored for their antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger and responses revealed that CuO NPs are highly efficient to inhibit the fungal growth and zone of inhibition were comparable with standard drug. The green route for the synthesis of CuO NPs is suggested in view of promising antifungal activity.

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