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The impact of molecular tumor profiling on the design strategies for targeting myeloid leukemia and EGFR/CD44-positive solid tumors

  • Nikola Geskovski,
  • Nadica Matevska-Geshkovska,
  • Simona Dimchevska Sazdovska,
  • Marija Glavas Dodov,
  • Kristina Mladenovska and
  • Katerina Goracinova

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2021, 12, 375–401, doi:10.3762/bjnano.12.31

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Published 29 Apr 2021

A review on the biological effects of nanomaterials on silkworm (Bombyx mori)

  • Sandra Senyo Fometu,
  • Guohua Wu,
  • Lin Ma and
  • Joan Shine Davids

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2021, 12, 190–202, doi:10.3762/bjnano.12.15

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  • been reported to improve the weight and the height of tobacco plants and it was also successful in reducing the severity of bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum when compared to control or to other magnesium dioxide nanoparticle concentrations (50 and 150 µg/mL) [23]. The ability of MgO NPs
  • to generate more reactive oxygen species (ROS) and to induce oxidative stress could be a reason for their antibacterial activity against R. solanacearum in tobacco plants [23]. Aside from MgO NPs, other nanomaterials, including titanium dioxide (TiO2 NPs), zinc oxide (ZnO NPs), copper oxide (CuO NPs
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Published 12 Feb 2021

A review on the green and sustainable synthesis of silver nanoparticles and one-dimensional silver nanostructures

  • Sina Kaabipour and
  • Shohreh Hemmati

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2021, 12, 102–136, doi:10.3762/bjnano.12.9

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  • compounds. The term used for addressing these methods is also referred to as “biological” synthesis. Previous studies have used bacteria [167][168][169][170], fungi [171][172][173][174], viruses [175][176], yeasts [177][178][179], plants [180][181][182][183] and plant extracts [166][184][185][186][187][188
  • nanostructures using plants and plant extracts has recently gained more attention. These methods can act as appropriate alternatives for other methods as a result of their simplicity, low-cost, non-toxicity, and simple scale-up capability [186]. In addition, thanks to their non-pathogenic and biocompatibility
  • characteristics, AgNPs synthesized by plants and plant extracts are ideal for biomedical applications [304]. Plant extracts contain phenolic compounds such as flavonoids and alkaloids which are soluble in water [305]. These compounds provide the reagent with unique reducing and capping characteristics [306]. This
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Published 25 Jan 2021

Bio-imaging with the helium-ion microscope: A review

  • Matthias Schmidt,
  • James M. Byrne and
  • Ilari J. Maasilta

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2021, 12, 1–23, doi:10.3762/bjnano.12.1

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  • samples, rendering HIM a promising high-resolution imaging technique for biological samples. Starting with studies focused on medical research, the last decade has seen some particularly spectacular high-resolution images in studies focused on plants, microbiology, virology, and geomicrobiology. However
  • plants HIM imaging of small animals and plants has been around since the early years of helium ion microscopy, when pollen samples [7][8] and pine leaves [14] were imaged. The first in-depth and notable HIM imaging demonstration of small animals was done in 2012 by Boden et al. [12], when the intricate
  • study regarding biological HIM imaging of a whole variety of biological samples, including plants, bacteria, cancer cells, and a nematode worm, Pristionchus pacificus. The imaging of that worm will be discussed later in the section “Nanofabrication” regarding its innovative use of the combination of
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Published 04 Jan 2021

Antimicrobial metal-based nanoparticles: a review on their synthesis, types and antimicrobial action

  • Matías Guerrero Correa,
  • Fernanda B. Martínez,
  • Cristian Patiño Vidal,
  • Camilo Streitt,
  • Juan Escrig and
  • Carol Lopez de Dicastillo

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2020, 11, 1450–1469, doi:10.3762/bjnano.11.129

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  • received significant attention regarding their low environmental impact compared to other procedures [12][13]. There are different routes in which the green synthesis methods are applied through the use of microorganisms and plants in a safe, efficient, and profitable manner [14]. Different types of metal
  • subsequently transformed into FeO NPs, occurs through an intracellular synthesis pathway since the bacteria or fungi carry the ions to the intracellular space [85]. The use of plants presents some advantages over other production sources since phytochemicals can act as protecting and stabilizing agents
  • the environment [10]. Different parts of the plants can be used in the green synthesis of NPs. For example, spherical copper NPs (≈5–20 nm) were obtained by using Curcuma longa tuber extract and copper acetate dehydrate. These Cu NPs demonstrated excellent antibacterial activity against Gram-negative
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Published 25 Sep 2020

Plant growth regulation by seed coating with films of alginate and auxin-intercalated layered double hydroxides

  • Vander A. de Castro,
  • Valber G. O. Duarte,
  • Danúbia A. C. Nobre,
  • Geraldo H. Silva,
  • Vera R. L. Constantino,
  • Frederico G. Pinto,
  • Willian R. Macedo and
  • Jairo Tronto

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2020, 11, 1082–1091, doi:10.3762/bjnano.11.93

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  • diversity of crops and cultivation environments, it is necessary to seek more efficient modes of application, which lead to a homogeneous distribution and promote a sustained release according to the plants demand. Seed coating, using films containing a biodegradable polymer and auxins intercalated into
  • germination rate and germination speed index of the seeds, as well as biometric analyses including measurements of root area, root fresh matter, and shoot length of the plants. The bioassay performed in soil pots showed that the alginate film containing ZnAl-NAA-LDH yields an enhancement regarding root area
  • , fresh root matter and shoot length of plants. Thus, films produced from a mixture of alginate and the hybrid material containing the growth regulator intercalated into LDH can be a viable alternative to enhance plant development, which can be included in seed management. Keywords: bioassays
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Published 24 Jul 2020

Wet-spinning of magneto-responsive helical chitosan microfibers

  • Dorothea Brüggemann,
  • Johanna Michel,
  • Naiana Suter,
  • Matheus Grande de Aguiar and
  • Michael Maas

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2020, 11, 991–999, doi:10.3762/bjnano.11.83

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  • [1], the nanoscopic flagella in bacteria [2], the spiral shape of some bacteria (e.g., Helicobacter pylori) [3], the chiral seed pods [4], and the macroscopic tendrils of climbing plants [5][6]. With their ability to store mechanical energy and to optimize the accessible surface area of a biological
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Preparation and in vivo evaluation of glyco-gold nanoparticles carrying synthetic mycobacterial hexaarabinofuranoside

  • Gennady L. Burygin,
  • Polina I. Abronina,
  • Nikita M. Podvalnyy,
  • Sergey A. Staroverov,
  • Leonid O. Kononov and
  • Lev A. Dykman

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2020, 11, 480–493, doi:10.3762/bjnano.11.39

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  • Gennady L. Burygin Polina I. Abronina Nikita M. Podvalnyy Sergey A. Staroverov Leonid O. Kononov Lev A. Dykman Laboratory of Immunochemistry, Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants and Microorganisms, Russian Academy of Sciences, Prospekt Entuziastov 13, Saratov, 410049, Russia
  • Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants and Microorganisms of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IBPPM RAS). Approximately 20 μL of glyco-GNPs suspension was applied to a film (Parafilm, USA) and a formvar-coated copper grid (200 mesh) was placed on the drop for 20 min. Thermal attachment was
  • culture of E. coli strain K-12 was obtained from the Collection of the Rhizosphere Microorganisms of the Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants and Microorganisms RAS (Saratov, Russia) [119]. The cells were grown on a solid nutrient medium for isolation of Mycobacteria (the Löwenstein–Jensen
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Brome mosaic virus-like particles as siRNA nanocarriers for biomedical purposes

  • Alfredo Nuñez-Rivera,
  • Pierrick G. J. Fournier,
  • Danna L. Arellano,
  • Ana G. Rodriguez-Hernandez,
  • Rafael Vazquez-Duhalt and
  • Ruben D. Cadena-Nava

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2020, 11, 372–382, doi:10.3762/bjnano.11.28

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  • coupling of drugs and molecular therapies, such as siRNA, in the same nanocarrier seems to be an excellent strategy to increase the efficiency of anti-cancer therapies. Experimental Production and purification of the virus CCMV and BMV were obtained from infected cowpea and barley plants, respectively. The
  • μg/μL of wild-type virus suspension. After the plants showed symptoms of infection the leaves were collected, chopped in a blender with extraction buffer (0.5 M sodium acetate and 0.08 M magnesium acetate, pH 4.5). The mixture was filtered through cheesecloth and then one volume of chloroform was
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Multiwalled carbon nanotube based aromatic volatile organic compound sensor: sensitivity enhancement through 1-hexadecanethiol functionalisation

  • Nadra Bohli,
  • Meryem Belkilani,
  • Juan Casanova-Chafer,
  • Eduard Llobet and
  • Adnane Abdelghani

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2019, 10, 2364–2373, doi:10.3762/bjnano.10.227

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  • Nadra Bohli Meryem Belkilani Juan Casanova-Chafer Eduard Llobet Adnane Abdelghani Carthage University, National Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Research Unit of Nanobiotechnology and Valorisation of Medicinal Plants UR17ES22, Bp 676, Centre Urbain Nord, 1080 Charguia Cedex, Tunisia
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Published 04 Dec 2019

Nanostructured and oriented metal–organic framework films enabling extreme surface wetting properties

  • Andre Mähringer,
  • Julian M. Rotter and
  • Dana D. Medina

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2019, 10, 1994–2003, doi:10.3762/bjnano.10.196

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  • . Keywords: antifog; antifouling; biomimetic coatings; metal–organic frameworks (MOFs); superhydrophilic; superoleophobic; thin films; vapor-assisted conversion; Introduction Over millions of years, plants and animals have evolved a spectrum of surface designs enabling specific wetting properties tailored
  • for their survival in extreme conditions [1][2][3][4]. In plants, the unique surface architecture of the lotus leaf enables superhydrophobic and self-cleaning properties for sustaining efficient photosynthesis, even in polluted environments [5][6][7]. In the realm of animals, mosquitos utilize an
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Published 09 Oct 2019

Synthesis and potent cytotoxic activity of a novel diosgenin derivative and its phytosomes against lung cancer cells

  • Liang Xu,
  • Dekang Xu,
  • Ziying Li,
  • Yu Gao and
  • Haijun Chen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2019, 10, 1933–1942, doi:10.3762/bjnano.10.189

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  • , China College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China 10.3762/bjnano.10.189 Abstract Diosgenin (Di), a steroidal sapogenin derived from plants, has been shown to exert anticancer effects in preclinical studies. Using Di as a starting material, various Di derivatives were designed
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Published 24 Sep 2019

Lipid nanostructures for antioxidant delivery: a comparative preformulation study

  • Elisabetta Esposito,
  • Maddalena Sguizzato,
  • Markus Drechsler,
  • Paolo Mariani,
  • Federica Carducci,
  • Claudio Nastruzzi,
  • Giuseppe Valacchi and
  • Rita Cortesi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2019, 10, 1789–1801, doi:10.3762/bjnano.10.174

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  • " University of Bayreuth, Germany Dipartmento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, I-60131 Ancona, Italy NC State University, Plants for Human Health Institute, Animal Science Dept. NC Research Campus, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA Department of Biomedical and Specialist
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Playing with covalent triazine framework tiles for improved CO2 adsorption properties and catalytic performance

  • Giulia Tuci,
  • Andree Iemhoff,
  • Housseinou Ba,
  • Lapo Luconi,
  • Andrea Rossin,
  • Vasiliki Papaefthimiou,
  • Regina Palkovits,
  • Jens Artz,
  • Cuong Pham-Huu and
  • Giuliano Giambastiani

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2019, 10, 1217–1227, doi:10.3762/bjnano.10.121

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  • specific process rate (λ) and ST selectivity, even under operative conditions close to those of industrial plants [34]. Among these, CTFs have unambiguously exhibited superior activity and selectivity in the process [30] compared to carbon-based and metal-based state-of-the-art systems [35][36][37][38][39
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Published 12 Jun 2019

Polydopamine-coated Au nanorods for targeted fluorescent cell imaging and photothermal therapy

  • Boris N. Khlebtsov,
  • Andrey M. Burov,
  • Timofey E. Pylaev and
  • Nikolai G. Khlebtsov

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2019, 10, 794–803, doi:10.3762/bjnano.10.79

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  • Boris N. Khlebtsov Andrey M. Burov Timofey E. Pylaev Nikolai G. Khlebtsov Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants and Microorganisms, Russian Academy of Sciences, 13 Prospekt Entuziastov, Saratov 410049, Russia Saratov State University, 83 Ulitsa Astrakhanskaya, Saratov 410026, Russia
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Published 01 Apr 2019

Topochemical engineering of composite hybrid fibers using layered double hydroxides and abietic acid

  • Liji Sobhana,
  • Lokesh Kesavan,
  • Jan Gustafsson and
  • Pedro Fardim

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2019, 10, 589–605, doi:10.3762/bjnano.10.60

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  • (AA). Abietic acid is a resin acid, abundantly present in pinewood and other coniferous plants [16]. Rosin, the colorful resin material used as pigments in inks, varnishes and adhesives, largely consists of abietic acid. It is highly hydrophobic and soluble only in organic solvents such as acetone
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Published 28 Feb 2019

Ultraviolet patterns of flowers revealed in polymer replica – caused by surface architecture

  • Anna J. Schulte,
  • Matthias Mail,
  • Lisa A. Hahn and
  • Wilhelm Barthlott

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2019, 10, 459–466, doi:10.3762/bjnano.10.45

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  • Anna J. Schulte Matthias Mail Lisa A. Hahn Wilhelm Barthlott Nees Institute for Biodiversity of Plants, University of Bonn, Venusbergweg 22, D-53115 Bonn, Germany Fraunhofer Institute for Technological Trend Analyses INT, Appelsgarten 2, D-53879 Euskirchen, Germany Institute of Crop Science and
  • are adapted in a close co-evolution. For both the plants and pollinators, the functioning of the visual signaling system is highly relevant for survival. As the frequency range of visual perception in many insects extends into the ultraviolet (UV) region, UV-patterns of plants play an important role
  • strongly absorbing surfaces. Keywords: biomimetics; hierarchical structures; light absorption; light harvesting; light reflection; Introduction The outer epidermal surface of plants, the cuticle, forms the first and crucial boundary to the abiotic environment [1][2]. In most cases, this cuticle is a
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Development of an anti-pollution coating process technology for the application of an on-site PV module

  • Sejin Jung,
  • Wonseok Choi,
  • Jung Hyun Kim and
  • Jang Myoun Ko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2019, 10, 332–336, doi:10.3762/bjnano.10.32

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  • light transmittance of 95% or higher [5][6]. Large solar power plants are currently being installed for power generation, and a huge amount of time and cost is required for maintenance, including surface cleaning. Therefore, the introduction of a technology capable of easily removing pollutants using
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Targeting strategies for improving the efficacy of nanomedicine in oncology

  • Gonzalo Villaverde and
  • Alejandro Baeza

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2019, 10, 168–181, doi:10.3762/bjnano.10.16

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  • organelles, such as nucleus or mitochondria [41][42]. This enables the precise delivery of therapeutics to key organelles of the cells, which could significantly increase their cytotoxic effect. Mitochondria are the energetic plants of the cells. In addition, they carry out other important functions such as
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Published 14 Jan 2019

New micro/mesoporous nanocomposite material from low-cost sources for the efficient removal of aromatic and pathogenic pollutants from water

  • Emmanuel I. Unuabonah,
  • Robert Nöske,
  • Jens Weber,
  • Christina Günter and
  • Andreas Taubert

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2019, 10, 119–131, doi:10.3762/bjnano.10.11

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  • of such contaminants is a necessity for public health in many developing countries because these pollutants can negatively alter important biochemical processes and thus are a critical threat to the health of plants, animals, and humans [5]. In addition to chemical contaminants, the removal of
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Wet chemistry route for the decoration of carbon nanotubes with iron oxide nanoparticles for gas sensing

  • Hussam M. Elnabawy,
  • Juan Casanova-Chafer,
  • Badawi Anis,
  • Mostafa Fedawy,
  • Mattia Scardamaglia,
  • Carla Bittencourt,
  • Ahmed S. G. Khalil,
  • Eduard Llobet and
  • Xavier Vilanova

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2019, 10, 105–118, doi:10.3762/bjnano.10.10

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  • CNTs and iron oxide have been also used for sensing ammonia and NOx [22][23]. Among those gases NO2 is considered one of the most dangerous air pollutants occurring both indoors, due to using of gas stoves, and outdoors from fuel powered motor vehicles and power plants especially in long-term exposure
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A comparison of tarsal morphology and traction force in the two burying beetles Nicrophorus nepalensis and Nicrophorus vespilloides (Coleoptera, Silphidae)

  • Liesa Schnee,
  • Benjamin Sampalla,
  • Josef K. Müller and
  • Oliver Betz

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2019, 10, 47–61, doi:10.3762/bjnano.10.5

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  • of insect adhesion have been performed with ‘good plant climbers’ [4][5][6][7]. Although burying beetles can be observed climbing plants to reach a better position from which to start flying to their carrion resources [1], they do not primarily use their tarsi in the context of plant climbing
  • local release might support shear-induced adhesion [46] and help to dose the secretion economically. In terms of the biological role, the higher attachment force in the pull direction might help the animals to climb effectively on a variety of structures such as plants and fur and might enable the males
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A new bioinspired method for pressure and flow sensing based on the underwater air-retaining surface of the backswimmer Notonecta

  • Matthias Mail,
  • Adrian Klein,
  • Horst Bleckmann,
  • Anke Schmitz,
  • Torsten Scherer,
  • Peter T. Rühr,
  • Goran Lovric,
  • Robin Fröhlingsdorf,
  • Stanislav N. Gorb and
  • Wilhelm Barthlott

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2018, 9, 3039–3047, doi:10.3762/bjnano.9.282

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  • Matthias Mail Adrian Klein Horst Bleckmann Anke Schmitz Torsten Scherer Peter T. Ruhr Goran Lovric Robin Frohlingsdorf Stanislav N. Gorb Wilhelm Barthlott Nees Institute for Biodiversity of Plants, University of Bonn, Venusbergweg 22, D-53115 Bonn, Germany Institute of Crop Science and Resource
  • . Keywords: mechanoreceptor; Notonecta sensor; pressure sensor; Salvinia effect; superhydrophobic surfaces; Introduction The surfaces of animals and plants are interfaces between the organisms and the environment. Since animals and plants inhabit many different environments, it is not surprising that over
  • adhesive pads [6] or the structural colors of Morpho menelaus [7]. Superhydrophobic surfaces are also important in the above context. Several plants and animals, which can maintain stable air layers while submerged (Salvinia effect [8]), have been analyzed. Especially the floating ferns of the genus
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Published 14 Dec 2018

Nanocellulose: Recent advances and its prospects in environmental remediation

  • Katrina Pui Yee Shak,
  • Yean Ling Pang and
  • Shee Keat Mah

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2018, 9, 2479–2498, doi:10.3762/bjnano.9.232

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  • cellulose nanomaterial. Figure 1 illustrates the difference in length of CNF and CNC alongside with a few examples of microscopic images of nanocellulose derived from plants [25][26][27][28]. However, the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) and multiple concerned bodies have
  • purification steps must be taken to extract and obtain CNC. Sources of nanocellulose Cellulose, generally speaking, has to be extracted from a source before nanocellulose can be produced. To date, cellulose can be obtained from a broad range of sources including algae, bacteria, plants, and tunicates. The
  • Cladophora cellulose suggests higher inertness of its cellulose which reduces its susceptibility to chemical treatments compared to most native cellulose derived from conventional land plants. The filters fabricated from Cladophora algae cellulose have been tested and proven for trapping swine influenza
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Review on nanoparticles and nanostructured materials: history, sources, toxicity and regulations

  • Jaison Jeevanandam,
  • Ahmed Barhoum,
  • Yen S. Chan,
  • Alain Dufresne and
  • Michael K. Danquah

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2018, 9, 1050–1074, doi:10.3762/bjnano.9.98

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  • produced nanomaterials, which can be found in the bodies of organisms, insects, plants, animals and human bodies. However, the distinctions between naturally occurring, incidental, and manufactured NPs are often blurred. In some cases, for example, incidental NMs can be considered as a subcategory of
  • plants and animals, which is frequent in nature, contributes to NP composition in nature. Dust storms, volcanic eruptions, and forest fires are events of natural origin that are reported to produce high quantities of nanoparticulate matter that significantly affect worldwide air quality. Similarly
  • -mediated natural precipitation. It has been reported that formation of CaCO3 NPs in Lake Michigan is due to weather and temperature changes [81]. These small sea salt aerosols act to transfer microorganisms and pollutants that may increase casualties in plants, animals, and humans via adverse health
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