Manufacturing of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle (ZnO NP)-Loaded Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Nanostructured Mats Using Ginger Extract for Tissue Engineering Applications [PDF]
Nanomaterials, 2022 In this research, as an alternative to chemical and physical methods, environmentally and cost-effective antimicrobial zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NP) were produced by the green synthesis method.
Hursima Izgis +9 more
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Physicochemical, Antibacterial Properties, and Compatibility of ZnO-NP/Chitosan/β-Glycerophosphate Composite Hydrogels. [PDF]
J Microbiol Biotechnol, 2022 In this study we aimed to develop novel ZnO-NP/chitosan/β-glycerophosphate (ZnO-NP/CS/β-GP) antibacterial hydrogels for biomedical applications. According to the mass fraction ratio of ZnO-NPs to chitosan, mixtures of 1, 3, and 5% ZnO-NPs/CS/β-GP were ...
Huang P +6 more
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Enhancing ZnO-NP Antibacterial and Osteogenesis Properties in Orthopedic Applications: A Review. [PDF]
Int J Nanomedicine, 2020 Prosthesis-associated infections and aseptic loosening are major causes of implant failure. There is an urgent need to improve the antibacterial ability and osseointegration of orthopedic implants.
Li Y +6 more
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One-Step Synthesized ZnO np-Based Optical Sensors for Detection of Aldicarb via a Photoinduced Electron Transfer Route. [PDF]
ACS Omega, 2020 Pesticides are used in agriculture for crop production enhancement by controlling pests, but they have acute toxicological effects on other life forms.
Garimella LBVS +4 more
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Preparation and Evaluation of the ZnO NP-Ampicillin/Sulbactam Nanoantibiotic: Optimization of Formulation Variables Using RSM Coupled GA Method and Antibacterial Activities. [PDF]
Biomolecules, 2019 Nanoparticles (NPs) possessing antibacterial activity represent an effective way of overcoming bacterial resistance. In the present work, we report a novel formulation of a nanoantibiotic formed using Ampicillin/sulbactam (Ams) and a zinc oxide ...
Sharma N +8 more
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Model resin composites incorporating ZnO-NP: activity against S. mutans and physicochemical properties characterization. [PDF]
J Appl Oral Sci, 2018 Although resin composites are widely used in the clinical practice, the development of recurrent caries at composite-tooth interface still remains as one of the principal shortcomings to be overcome in this field.
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Toxics, 2021 Due to their beneficial properties, the use of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NP) is constantly increasing, especially in consumer-related areas, such as food packaging and food additives, which is leading to an increased oral uptake of ZnO NP ...
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Migration characteristics of zinc oxide nanoparticles in food contact material polyvinyl chloride
Zhongguo shipin weisheng zazhi, 2021 ObjectiveTo investigate the zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-Np) migration characteristics in the food contact material, namely polyvinyl chloride (PVC).MethodsIn this study, PVC/ZnO-Np composite with 1% w/w of ZnO-Np was prepared.
MIAO Hongjian, LING Yun, ZHAO Yunfeng
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Cytotoxic Effects of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Human Glial Cells
Materials Proceedings, 2023 Despite being one of the most studied nanomaterials, much remains unknown about the mechanism of action of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NP). The aim of this work was to evaluate the effects on cell viability caused by the exposure of glial cells to ...
Vanessa Valdiglesias +9 more
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles mediated substantial physiological and molecular changes in tomato.
PLoS ONE, 2021 There has long been debate about how nanoproducts meet agricultural requirements. This study aimed to investigate tomato responses to the long-time foliar application of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NP; 0 and 3 mgl-1) or bulk type (BZnO).
Fatemeh Pejam +3 more
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