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Emerging trends in clinical implications of bio-conjugated silver nanoparticles in drug delivery
Publication date: March 2020Source: Colloid and Interface Science Communications, Volume 35Author(s): Parteek Prasher, Mousmee Sharma, Harish Mudila, Gaurav Gupta, Abhishek Kumar Sharma, Deepak Kumar, Hamid A. Bakshi, Poonam Negi, Deepak N. Kapoor, Dinesh Kumar Chellappan, Murtaza M. Tambuwala, Kamal DuaAbstractFrom nanopharmaceutics to renewable energy, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) present innumerable applications in the contemporary era. However, the associated toxicity to the biosystems limits their application. Effective utilization of AgNPs, therefore, requires their surface conjugation with biologically benevolent mo...
Source: Colloids and Interface Science Communications - February 9, 2020 Category: Nanotechnology Source Type: research

Pinning and depinning of Wenzel-state droplets around inclined steps
Publication date: March 2020Source: Colloid and Interface Science Communications, Volume 35Author(s): Umut Ceyhan, Aslı Tiktaş, Mert ÖzdoğanAbstractDroplets moving over inclined heterogenous substrates may pin around rough spots. A simplified model of one of these spots having a backward facing step geometry over a chemically homogeneous inclined substrate reveals that the step is responsible from the pinning-depinning of the leading edge of the droplet in Wenzel-state. We consider a two-dimensional partially wetting droplet and model its motion by the evolution equation with a precursor film model. The phase diagrams ...
Source: Colloids and Interface Science Communications - February 4, 2020 Category: Nanotechnology Source Type: research

Silver nanoparticles embedded guar gum/ gelatin nanocomposite: Green synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity
Publication date: March 2020Source: Colloid and Interface Science Communications, Volume 35Author(s): Nida Khan, Deepak Kumar, Pramendra KumarAbstractGuar gum/Gelatin/Silver nanocomposite (GG/Gl/Ag-N-composite) was synthesized thoroughly in greenway via simple in situ method by maltose sugar reduction using the varying concentration of AgNO3 solution. The synthesized composite was characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and X-rays diffraction (XRD) analysis. The synthesized composites were tested for antibacterial activity ...
Source: Colloids and Interface Science Communications - February 3, 2020 Category: Nanotechnology Source Type: research

Enzyme-mimetic activity of sugar cane juice stabilized CuO nanospheres and CuO/GO nanocomposite: Green synthesis and applications
Publication date: March 2020Source: Colloid and Interface Science Communications, Volume 35Author(s): Archita Bhattacharjee, Vinod Morya, Chinmay GhoroiAbstractCuO nanosphere and CuO/GO nanocomposite have been synthesised via microwave irradiation using sugarcane juice. The juice containing sucrose and other biomolecules, act as complexing as well as capping agent and also dictate the self-assembly phenomenon during the formation of CuO NS and CuO/GO NC. The probable crystal growth mechanism proceeds via Ostwald ripening followed by oriented attachment mechanism which is also portrayed in this article. The synthesised CuO ...
Source: Colloids and Interface Science Communications - February 1, 2020 Category: Nanotechnology Source Type: research

Liquid marble particle wetting separation
Publication date: March 2020Source: Colloid and Interface Science Communications, Volume 35Author(s): Eric Shen Lin, Dwayne Chung Kim Chung, Jian Wern Ong, Hassan Ali Abid, Linghui Peng, Xuchuan Jiang, Oi Wah Liew, Tuck Wah NgAbstractLiquid marbles to separate wetting (silver nanowires) from non-wetting (graphite and talcum) particles is described here. Two types of liquid marbles are formed by coating the dry mixture test material on pendant or sessile drops. The silver nanowire particles are separated from the graphite or talcum shell by entering into the liquid core of the marbles. The liquid core is extracted into capi...
Source: Colloids and Interface Science Communications - January 29, 2020 Category: Nanotechnology Source Type: research

CD44 receptor targeted ‘smart’ multi-walled carbon nanotubes for synergistic therapy of triple-negative breast cancer
Publication date: March 2020Source: Colloid and Interface Science Communications, Volume 35Author(s): Nidhi Jain Singhai, Rahul Maheshwari, Suman RamtekeAbstractTriple-negative breast cancer requires high treatment specificity and efficacy due to its aggressive nature. In the present investigation, multi-walled carbon-nanotubes (MWCNTs) were functionalized using Hyaluronic acid (HA) and α-Tocopheryl succinate (α-TOS) and loaded with Doxorubicin (Dox) to obtained novel α-TOS-HA-MWCNTs/Dox conjugate to achieve enhanced cellular-placement and anticancer-therapeutic action against CD44 receptors overexpressing TNBC cells (M...
Source: Colloids and Interface Science Communications - January 28, 2020 Category: Nanotechnology Source Type: research

Water adsorption and antibacterial activity studies for characterization of Ca-LTA zeolite/diatomite adsorbents
In this study, Ca-LTA Zeolite-diatomite-based adsorbents with purified diatomite loading rates of 15, 20 and 25 wt% are investigated by physicochemical, thermal and antibacterial characterizations. X-ray diffraction and FTIR spectroscopy analyses show that the purified diatomite is homogeneously dispersed into the Ca-LTA zeolite and that the zeolite crystalline structure is preserved. All analyses indicate that porous volumes, specific surface areas and initial water adsorption rates are affected by the mesoporosity nature of diatomite. Based on the water TPD profiles, the variation of the activation energy (Ea) and entha...
Source: Colloids and Interface Science Communications - January 22, 2020 Category: Nanotechnology Source Type: research

Self-nano-emulsification of chamomile essential oil: A novel approach for a high value phytochemical
Publication date: January 2020Source: Colloid and Interface Science Communications, Volume 34Author(s): Jonatas L. Duarte, Desirane C. Bezerra, Edemilson C. da Conceição, Rosa H.V. Mourão, Caio P. FernandesGraphical abstract (Source: Colloids and Interface Science Communications)
Source: Colloids and Interface Science Communications - January 10, 2020 Category: Nanotechnology Source Type: research

On the nature of colloidal aphrons
Publication date: January 2020Source: Colloid and Interface Science Communications, Volume 34Author(s): Yong-li Yan, Yang Zhang, Christian-chibuike UnaAbstractColloidal gas (liquid) aphrons (CGAs/CLAs) were originally proposed by professor Sebba to be unique and intriguing systems with structure different from general foams or emulsions. As a consequence of their fascinating colloidal properties, a number of investigators have exploited various industrial applications. However, the nature especially the interfacial structure of this colloidal dispersion is still disputed by many researchers. Here we demonstrate the differe...
Source: Colloids and Interface Science Communications - January 9, 2020 Category: Nanotechnology Source Type: research

Study of STAB- and DDAB-modified sepiolite tructures and their adsorption performance for emulsified oil in produced water
This study provides a theoretical foundation for the design of high-efficiency and low-cost organoclay adsorbents.Graphical abstract (Source: Colloids and Interface Science Communications)
Source: Colloids and Interface Science Communications - January 7, 2020 Category: Nanotechnology Source Type: research

Studies on ASA emulsion stabilized with anionic polyvinylamine and its evaluation for sizing of different types of paper furnishes
Publication date: January 2020Source: Colloid and Interface Science Communications, Volume 34Author(s): Ashish Kumar, Nishi K. Bhardwaj, Surendra P. SinghAbstractLow stability of cationic starch (CS) stabilized alkenyl succinic anhydride (ASA) emulsion is the main drawback of ASA sizing of paper to impart hydrophobicity. Present communication deals with the study of anionic polyvinylamine (APVAm) stabilized ASA emulsion at different process conditions viz. pH, temperature and pulps viz. mixed hardwood (MHW), bagasse (BBS), recycled (RCL) & fillers. APVAm stabilized ASA emulsion was found to be stable at higher pH and tempe...
Source: Colloids and Interface Science Communications - January 6, 2020 Category: Nanotechnology Source Type: research

Flexural deformation and fracture behaviors of the sandwich turtle rib bones with hierarchical woven fibers
Publication date: January 2020Source: Colloid and Interface Science Communications, Volume 34Author(s): Guowei Chen, Hongyun Luo, Zheng Zhang, Xianfeng FanAbstractTurtle rib is a kind of bio-composites with excellent fracture resistance and toughness, whose composition and structure were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which indicated that the turtle rib has woven hierarchical fibrous and sandwich structure. With the aid of acoustic emission (AE), bi-spectrum estimation analysis and Wavelet, the damage behaviors during the flexural fracture process of the...
Source: Colloids and Interface Science Communications - January 6, 2020 Category: Nanotechnology Source Type: research

A safe and efficient method for encapsulation of ferrous sulfate in solid lipid nanoparticle for non-oxidation and sustained iron delivery
Publication date: January 2020Source: Colloid and Interface Science Communications, Volume 34Author(s): Leila Hatefi, Nafiseh FarhadianAbstractThe aim of this study is to encapsulate ferrous sulfate in solid lipid nanoparticle (SLN) using a safe and efficient method for its protection against oxidation. A free organic solvent method as the melting lipid-double emulsion is used for SLN preparation. Ascorbic acid is employed for the prevention of drug oxidation. The appropriate ratio of compounds for SLN formation was modified using the pseudo-ternary phase diagram for the melted lipid, surfactant and internal water phase. T...
Source: Colloids and Interface Science Communications - January 1, 2020 Category: Nanotechnology Source Type: research

Application of Cyrene as a solvent and dispersing agent for fabrication of Mn3O4-carbon nanotube supercapacitor electrodes
Publication date: January 2020Source: Colloid and Interface Science Communications, Volume 34Author(s): Ryan Poon, Igor ZhitomirskyAbstractCyrene was used for the first time as a solvent for the fabrication of supercapacitor electrodes. This bio-derived solvent allowed the fabrication of stable surfactant-free concentrated suspensions of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT). Cyrene was found to be a green alternative to the toxic solvents for the fabrication of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) binder solutions. The interaction of dissolved PMMA with Mn3O4 nanoparticles allowed for good particle dispersion and fabrication of s...
Source: Colloids and Interface Science Communications - December 28, 2019 Category: Nanotechnology Source Type: research

Synergistic effect of the bromide and chloride ion on the inhibition of quaternary ammonium salts in haloid acid, corrosion inhibition of carbon steel measured by weight loss
Publication date: January 2020Source: Colloid and Interface Science Communications, Volume 34Author(s): Zhen Yang, Cheng Qian, Wuhua Chen, Mingchen Ding, Yefei Wang, Fengtao Zhan, Muhammad Usman TahirAbstractFour quaternary quinolinium inhibitors were synthesized and characterized to investigate the synergistic effect of bromide or chloride anion for protecting the steel in acid corrosive medium. The inhibition was studied through gravimetric method in 4.410 M HCl and 4.410 M HBr and the results were confirmed by molecular dynamics stimulation. It is confirmed that Br− exhibits a better synergistic effect than Cl− an...
Source: Colloids and Interface Science Communications - December 28, 2019 Category: Nanotechnology Source Type: research