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The production of nanoparticles via green methods is a developing study domain due to potential environmental applications. The green synthesis method is very easy, less toxic and eco-friendly when compared to the chemical synthesis method. This study addresses the silver nanoparticle synthesis utilizing the Acorus calamus leaf extract, which was then employed for environmental applications. The synthesized silver nanoparticles had been verified by UV–vis spectrophotometer, while XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) demonstrated their crystalline structure. The morphology characters of the silver nanoparticles were observed by TEM (transmission electron microscope) as well as SAED (selected area electron diffraction) pattern. The produced silver nanoparticles have been used in selective detection of mercury ions, which is an easy, eco-friendly, less time consuming process. Utilizing an EDAX (energy dispersive X-ray analysis) along with SEM (scanning electron microscope), it was determined that mercury ions had been attached to the surface of silver nanoparticles. FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) had been utilized to characterize the functional groups that exist in the silver nanoparticles that were involved in mercury detection.

Many industries use copper metal ions (Cu²⁺ ions), and their salts are utilized as supplemental materials in both agriculture and medicine. Identifying and monitoring these Cu²⁺ ions in biological and environmental specimens is crucial due to their association with several health issues. In this investigation, we have designed a simple quinoline-based receptor (E)-3-(((2,4-di-tert-butyl-5-hydroxyphenyl)imino)methyl)-6-methoxyquinolin-2(1H)-one (QAP) containing imine functional groups to inspect its capability to identify metal ions in a semi-aqueous medium. The photophysical characteristics and structural confirmation of the receptor QAP were investigated using various spectroscopic techniques. Among various metal ions, the receptor QAP displayed an intense color shift from slightly yellow to strong yellow in the existence of Cu²⁺ ions, as visualized by the nude eye. Furthermore, the fluorescence spectral maximum wavelength at 485 nm and the strong cyan fluorescence color were quenched upon introducing Cu²⁺ ions. The alteration in the spectral and colorimetric features of QAP with Cu²⁺ ions is due to coordination complex formation. The present sensor shows the linear range from 3 to 69 μM, subsequent in a computed limit of detection as 3.16 nM, which is much lower than that of the maximum threshold of Cu²⁺ ions in drinking water set by WHO. Therefore, the receptor can respond to Cu²⁺ ions sensing in two ways: by changing color and by quenching fluorescence. The binding mode of the Cu²⁺ ions to the functional groups of the receptor QAP is a 1:1 stoichiometry, according to ESI-mass, Job's plot analysis, and density functional theory (DFT) computations. The practical utility of the fluorescent receptor QAP was applied for Cu²⁺ ions determination in environmental samples (drinking, tap, and dam water) and cancer cells (HeLa cells).

The current study's initial goal was to investigate the anticancer activity of the extracts from the flowering plant Nyctanthes arbor-tristis. The ethanol extracts' phytochemical analysis was qualitatively determined. It was determined that the various phytochemical substances had antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer effects. GC-MS analysis revealed compounds like maleic anhydride, butanedioic acid, and oxalic acid emphasize the antioxidant and anticancer properties. MTT assay was investigated against three different cell lines (HepG2, A549, and MCF7). High level of resistance to HepG2 liver cancer cell lines was noted with ethanol flower extracts with IC₅₀ value of 67.98 μg/mL. EtBr staining assay revealed HepG2 apoptotic cells displaying nuclear and membrane alterations when exposed to 70 μg/mL of ethanol extract. The cells treated with 70 μg/mL of extract showed a reduction of mitochondrial membrane potential, as evidenced by the MMP assay, which showed red fluorescence decreasing and green fluorescence increasing. DNA fragmentation analysis showed HepG2 cancer cells showed no signs of DNA fragmentation after being treated with 50 μM treatments of flower extracts for 72 h. Quantitative RT-PCR analysis showed increased Bcl2 gene expression with fold variation level of about 0.086094579. The obtained results emphasized the significance of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis extracts with a suggestion of chemotherapeutic medication to treat various cancers in the future.

We report Er³⁺ emission in YAlO₃ host, sensitized by Cr³⁺. The excitation bands of Cr³⁺ at 416 and 555 nm are broad and effectively cover the region 400–600 nm. The phosphor can be useful for converting 400–600 nm radiations to infrared (IR) light around 1521 nm. This property can be useful for enhancing the spectral response of some solar cells such as GaSb to wavelengths below 600 nm down to 400 nm for which the photovoltaic conversion is poor.

The present study was performed to synthesize eco-friendly nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiONPs) from the aqueous extract of Fissidens species (FS) and explore its biological activities. Phytochemicals, namely, alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols, tannins, proteins, carbohydrates and phenols, were present in the aqueous extract of Fissidens sp. The UV–Vis and FT-IR analyses of FS-NiONPs revealed a prominent peak at 392 nm, along with functional groups that facilitate the formation of FS-NiONPs. XRD spectrum confirmed the crystalline nature and SEM with EDX depicted the irregular, aggregated clusters and purity of FS-NiONPs. The photocatalytic activity against RB94 was achieved within 20 min with maximum decolorization efficiency (93%). The experimental data of adsorption studies fitted well with Langmuir isotherm, showcasing the monolayer adsorption of RB94 through chemisorption process. The thermodynamic study revealed that the dye removal was spontaneous, feasible and endothermic in nature. The results of antimicrobial activity and phytotoxicity study revealed the potentiality of FS-NiONPs in clinical and agricultural applications. Hence, this study emphasizes the eco-friendly synthesis of FS-NiONPs and highlights its decolorization potential, antimicrobial activity and growth promoting properties.

This study investigates the optical, mechanical, and antimicrobial properties of polypropylene (PP) fibers enhanced with titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles. Using a Mach–Zehnder interferometric system, we examined the refractive indices, birefringence, and opto-mechanical behavior of blank PP, PP/TiO₂, and PP/ZnO nanocomposite fibers under various conditions, including different polarization orientations and during cold drawing processes. The 2D Fourier transform algorithm is employed to analyze interferometric data, enabling precise measurements of refractive index profiles and birefringence. Results show that both TiO₂ and ZnO nanoparticles significantly enhance the optical and mechanical properties of PP fibers. PP/TiO₂ fibers exhibited the highest refractive index (1.530) and birefringence (0.0459), followed by PP/ZnO (1.522 and 0.040) and blank PP (1.520 and 0.031). The maximum draw ratios achieved were 4.2, 3.9, and 3.5 for PP/TiO₂, PP/ZnO, and blank PP fibers, respectively, indicating improved mechanical properties in the nanocomposites. Antimicrobial efficacy was evaluated using the shaking flask method and optical density measurements against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans. PP/ZnO fibers demonstrated the highest antimicrobial activity, with growth reductions ranging from 64.8% to 80.4%, followed by PP/TiO2 fibers (56.0% to 70.3%).

Herein, we demonstrate a simple hydrothermal route to synthesizing ZnSe/ZnO type II heterostructure using L-cysteine as a capping agent. The use of nanomaterials in bioimaging and photocatalysis towards the degradation of Azophloxine dye is of potential interest. The synthesized ZnSe/ZnO nanomaterials were characterized by UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. It exhibits a strong sharp emission at 465 nm in fluorescence spectroscopy. The synthesized nanomaterials were used as an excellent fluorescence probe for imaging live-cell bacteria such as E. coli and S. aureus compared with the commercial staining dye PI (propidium iodide). The synthesized ZnSe/ZnO possess more photo-stability and showed excellent photocatalytic activity for the degradation of azophloxine dye under sunlight.

In this study, the use of functionalized graphene quantum dots (GQDs) as a fluorescent probe has been investigated for the quantitative determination of galantamine, a choline esterase inhibitor used for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The GQDs exhibit a significant quenching in their fluorescence intensity upon interaction with galantamine allowing for sensitive and selective detection of the drug. This quenching process follows a dynamic pattern with a linear relationship between fluorescence intensity and the concentration of galantamine. Several factors affecting the quenching process were investigated and optimized, including the concentration of GQDs, the pH of the solution, and the incubation time. The proposed probe exhibited excellent analytical performance with a linear range of 10–500 ng/mL, a limit of detection of 15 ng/mL, accuracy of 100.78 ± 0.698%, and intraday and interday precision of 0.742 and 1.369%, respectively. Furthermore, the GQDs-based sensor exhibited good selectivity towards galantamine in the presence of potentially interfering substances. Another advantage of the GQDs-based sensor is its greenness evaluation, as it offers a more environmentally friendly alternative compared to traditional methods. In addition, the GQDs-based sensor was successfully applied to analyze galantamine in pharmaceutical samples and in vivo samples, demonstrating its potential for pharmacokinetics monitoring.

A fast and highly sensitive electrochemical sensor (ECS) is crucially desirable for observing synthetic dyes in foodstuffs, as excessive consumption of these colorants can pose risks to human health, including toxicity and pathogenicity. This research introduces the creation of an ECS comprising a CuO-ZrO₂ nanocomposite for detecting Sunset Yellow (SY) dye in beverage and food items. The synthesized CuO-ZrO₂ material underwent thorough characterization using various physicochemical and electroanalytical methods. The ECS deposited over glassy carbon electrode (GCE) demonstrated its best response for SY when operated using a 0.01-M, pH 5 phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) solution. The optimal performance for the SY detection was obtained at a scan rate of 0.1 V s⁻¹. Under these ideal conditions, the CuO-ZrO₂ demonstrated a linear range of 0.01–50 ppm for SY. The current limited of detection was 7699 μA, while the sensitivity value was determined to be 19.43 μA μM⁻¹ cm⁻². This straightforward and highly responsive sensor offers rapid and cost-effective detection of SY.

Pizotifen maleate (PZM) is an anti-migraine drug. Effective treatment requires accurate measurement of PZM levels in patients and constant medication concentrations in tablets. This paper presents a new spectrofluorimetric approach for detecting PZM in tablets and human blood plasma (spiked with PZM). The detection mechanism depends on the inhibition of the PZM molecule's photoinduced electron transfer (PET), resulting in a bright fluorescent intensity from PZM. Acetic acid (2.0 M) acidifies the reaction environment and causes PET inhibition. This approach detects PZM at concentrations ranging from 100 to 700 ng mL⁻¹. Furthermore, the approach has outstanding detection and quantification limits of 30.95 and 93.78 ng mL⁻¹, respectively. Also, the approach accurately measured PZM content homogeneity in each tablet and spiked human plasma samples without any interference. This new strategy represents a new and sensitive method for accurate PZM monitoring in different samples. Furthermore, the established fluorimetric method's greenness was evaluated.