the main objective of this study was to produce ldpe active films containing metallic nanoparticles (ag, zno and cuo) and to investigate their physical, mechanical and anti-microbial characteristics. three types of metallic nanoparticles at concentrations of 1% (w/w) were added to low density polyethylene (ldpe) and the films were prepared using melt extrusion technique. sem results indicated r...

Zinc oxide nanoparticles are highly sensitive towards phosphate ions even at pH 7. Buffer solutions and cell culture media containing phosphate ions are able to destroy ZnO nanoparticles within a time span from less than one hour to one day. The driving force of the reaction is the formation of zinc phosphate of very low solubility. The morphology of the zinc oxide particles has only a minor in...

The aim of this study was to develop a novel multifunctional nanoparticle, which encapsulates SPION and Gemcitabine in PLGA±PEG to form multifunctional drug delivery system. For this aim, super paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) were synthesized and encapsulated simultaneously with Gemcitabine (Gem) in PLGA±PEG copolymers via W/O/W double emulsification method. Optimum size and enca...

The aim of this study was to develop a novel multifunctional nanoparticle, which encapsulates SPION and Gemcitabine in PLGA±PEG to form multifunctional drug delivery system. For this aim, super paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) were synthesized and encapsulated simultaneously with Gemcitabine (Gem) in PLGA±PEG copolymers via W/O/W double emulsification method. Optimum size and enca...

Green synthesis of Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO Nps) was carried out using the aqueous extract of green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaves. The UV-Vis spectrum was recorded to monitor the formation of the nanoparticles, which exhibited a blue shifted absorption peak at 325 nm. The XRD pattern revealed well-defined peaks appearing at 2θ positions corresponding to the hexagonal wurtzite structure of...

In the present study, the mechanical properties of self-compacting concrete were investigated after the addition of different amounts of ZnO nanoparticles. The zinc oxide nanoparticles, with an average particle size of about 30 nm, were synthesized and their properties studied with the help of a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction. The prepared nanoparticles were partially ...

objective(s): bacterial biofilm formation causes many persistent and chronic infections. the matrix protects biofilm bacteria from exposure to innate immune defenses and antibiotic treatments. the purpose of this study was to evaluate the biofilm formation of clinical isolates of pseudomonas aeruginosa and the activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles (zno nps) on biofilm. materials and methods: aft...

objective(s):the mesenchymal stem cells (mscs) have been introduced as appropriate cells for tissue engineering and medical applications. some studies have shown that topography of materials especially physical surface characteristics and particles size could enhance adhesion and proliferation of osteoblasts. in the present research, we studied the distinction effect of 30 and 60 μg/ml of zinc ...

Biokinetic studies of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles involve systematic and quantitative analyses of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion in plasma and tissues of whole animals after exposure. A full understanding of the biokinetics provides basic information about nanoparticle entry into systemic circulation, target organs of accumulation and toxicity, and elimination time, whic...

statement of the problem: during the orthodontic treatment, microbial plaques may accumulate around the brackets and cause caries, especially in high-risk patients. finding ways to eliminate this microbial plaque seems to be essential. purpose: the aim of this study was to compare the antibacterial effects of nano copper oxide (cuo) and nano zinc oxide (zno) coated brackets against streptococcu...