Size and isotopic ratio measurements of individual nanoparticles by a continuous ion-monitoring method using Faraday detectors equipped on a multiple collector-ICP-mass spectrometer

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuji Yamashita ◽  
Kota Yamamoto ◽  
Hiroaki Takahashi ◽  
Takafumi Hirata
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Mass Spectrometer ◽  
Isotopic Ratio ◽  
High Gain ◽  
Ag Nps ◽  
Monitoring Method ◽  
Analytical Capability ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Individual Nanoparticles

We investigated the analytical capability of high-gain Faraday detectors equipped on a multiple collector-ICP-mass spectrometer (MFC-ICP-MS) in performing both size and isotopic ratio measurements on individual silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs)....

Aging of silver nanocolloids in sunlight: particle size has a major influence

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvie Motellier ◽  
Nathalie Pélissier ◽  
Jean-Gabriel Mattei
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Environmental Fate ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Ag Nps ◽  
Sunlight Irradiation ◽  
Physical Fractionation ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Primary Particles

Environmental contextTransformation of silver nanoparticles in the environment is an important issue because the form they take directly influences what effect they have. We show that the size of the primary particles of silver nanosuspensions is a major factor determining their evolution under sunlight irradiation (dissolution, formation of nanoseeds and nanoprisms, agglomeration). The persistence of nano-sized silver particles after exposure to sunlight irradiation implies that their ecotoxicological impact will likely last well beyond their introduction in the environment. AbstractThe environmental fate of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) is a serious cause for concern with regard to their ecotoxicity. In this study, an aging scenario intended to evaluate the effect of sunlight on three Ag NP suspensions of various particle size was assessed. Suspensions of citrate-stabilised Ag NPs of 20, 60, and 100 nm diameter were aged for a week in a climatic chamber under controlled temperature (40 °C) and irradiation (1.44 W m−2 at 420 nm). The suspensions were analysed by asymmetric flow field flow fractionation – inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (AF4-ICP-MS), dynamic light scattering (DLS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The AF4-ICP-MS monitoring showed that only a small fraction (10 % at most) of the primary 20 nm particles are converted into multi-faceted particles. Larger particles undergo shape modifications correlated with dissolution (60 nm Ag NPs) and aggregation (100 nm Ag NPs) processes. Silicate structures – supposedly originating from the glassware degradation – stabilise the primary particles. The occurrence of smaller Ag seeds, also associated with silicates, was revealed and quantified by AF4-ICP-MS and confirmed by TEM. The physical fractionation of the particles according to their size provided by AF4, together with the quantitative analysis provided by ICP-MS, helped to determine the role of size in the fate of silver nanoparticles under sunlight exposure.

scholarly journals Occurrence and size distribution of silver nanoparticles in wastewater effluents from various treatment processes in Canada

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Gagnon ◽  
Patrice Turcotte ◽  
François Gagné ◽  
Shirley Anne Smyth
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Particle Number ◽  
Aquatic Organisms ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Treatment Technology ◽  
Ag Nps ◽  
Toxicological Effects ◽  
Treatment Processes ◽  
Icp Ms

AbstractThe occurrence of silver (Ag) in urban effluents is partly associated with the increasing use of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) as an antiseptic agent in various consumer products. Distinction among Ag forms must be taken into account in the assessment of exposure and toxicological effects to aquatic organisms. Wastewater treatment processes effectively remove Ag particles and colloids (mostly > 95%), but this still leaves notable concentrations (in order of ng/L) escaping to effluent-receiving waters. Total suspended Ag concentrations in various studied effluents ranged from 0.1 to 6 ng/L. The purpose of this study was then to measure and characterize Ag NPs in urban effluents for their concentrations and size distribution using the single particle ICP-MS technique (SP-ICP-MS). Wastewater influents and effluents from various treatment plants—from aerated lagoons to advanced treatment technology—were collected for three sampling days. Our results showed the presence of Ag NP in all samples with concentrations reaching 0.5 ng/L on a mass basis. However, on a particle number basis, Ag NP concentrations (expressed in particle/mL) in the 20–34-nm fraction (up to 3400 particles/mL) were much more abundant (> 700%) than in the > 35-nm larger fraction. The proportion of Ag at the nanoscale (1–100 nm) represents less than 8% of the total suspended Ag for all effluent samples, regardless of their origins. A significant correlation (linear regression: r2 > 0.7) was observed between Ag NP and total suspended Ag concentrations in investigated effluents. Because Ag nanotoxicity is size dependent, the determination of size distribution and exposure concentration on a particle number basis is urgently needed for risk assessment of this class of nanoparticles.

ICP-MS AND ICP-AES ANALYSIS OF PLANT REFERENCE MATERIALS

2019 ◽  
Vol 85 (6) ◽  
pp. 11-24
Author(s):  
I. V. Nikolaeva ◽  
A. A. Kravchenko ◽  
S. V. Palessky ◽  
S. V. Nechepurenko ◽  
D. V. Semenova
Keyword(s):  
Reference Material ◽  
Mass Spectrometer ◽  
Reference Materials ◽  
Atomic Emission ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Lithium Metaborate ◽  
Relative Standard ◽  
Microwave System ◽  
Total Analysis ◽  
Siberian Pine

Two methods — ICP-MS and ICP-AES are used for certification of the new reference material — needles of Siberian pine (NSP-1). Techniques of the analysis include decomposition of plant samples in two different ways: acid digestion in a microwave system MARS-5 and lithium metaborate fusion followed by ICP-MS and ICP-AES analysis of the solutions. Simultaneous determinations of all the elements were carried out in low, medium and high resolution using SF-mass-spectrometer ELEMENT and atomic-emission spectrometer IRIS Advantage with external calibrations and internal standards (In — ICP-MS, Sc —ICP-AES). Middle and high resolutions of ICP mass spectrometer were used for interference corrections. Data obtained by ICP-MS and ICP-AES with different decomposition techniques are in good agreement. The ICP-MS and ICP-AES techniques have been validated by the analysis of three plant reference materials: LB-1 (leaf of a birch), Tr-1 (grass mixture) and EK-1 (Canadian pondweed). These techniques were used for the determination of 38 elements in the new reference material NSP-1. Relative standard deviations for most of the determined elements were below 10%. Combination of ICP-MS and ICP-AES techniques for certification of the new reference material makes it possible to expand the set of elements to be determined and to reduce the total analysis time.

scholarly journals Single-Step Green Synthesis of Highly Concentrated and Stable Colloidal Dispersion of Core-Shell Silver Nanoparticles and Their Antimicrobial and Ultra-High Catalytic Properties

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1007
Author(s):  
Azam Ali ◽  
Mariyam Sattar ◽  
Fiaz Hussain ◽  
Muhammad Humble Khalid Tareen ◽  
Jiri Militky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Green Synthesis ◽  
Tannic Acid ◽  
Rate Constant ◽  
Catalytic Properties ◽  
Colloidal Dispersion ◽  
Alkaline Condition ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Ag Nps

The versatile one-pot green synthesis of a highly concentrated and stable colloidal dispersion of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) was carried out using the self-assembled tannic acid without using any other hazardous chemicals. Tannic acid (Plant-based polyphenol) was used as a reducing and stabilizing agent for silver nitrate in a mild alkaline condition. The synthesized Ag NPs were characterized for their concentration, capping, size distribution, and shape. The experimental results confirmed the successful synthesis of nearly spherical and highly concentrated (2281 ppm) Ag NPs, capped with poly-tannic acid (Ag NPs-PTA). The average particle size of Ag NPs-PTA was found to be 9.90 ± 1.60 nm. The colloidal dispersion of synthesized nanoparticles was observed to be stable for more than 15 months in the ambient environment (25 °C, 65% relative humidity). The synthesized AgNPs-PTA showed an effective antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus Aureus (ZOI 3.0 mM) and Escherichia coli (ZOI 3.5 mM). Ag NPs-PTA also exhibited enhanced catalytic properties. It reduces 4-nitrophenol into 4-aminophenol in the presence of NaBH4 with a normalized rate constant (Knor = K/m) of 615.04 mL·s−1·mg−1. For comparison, bare Ag NPs show catalytic activity with a normalized rate constant of 139.78 mL·s−1·mg−1. Furthermore, AgNPs-PTA were stable for more than 15 months under ambient conditions. The ultra-high catalytic and good antimicrobial properties can be attributed to the fine size and good aqueous stability of Ag NPs-PTA. The unique core-shell structure and ease of synthesis render the synthesized nanoparticles superior to others, with potential for large-scale applications, especially in the field of catalysis and medical.

An insight into the determination of size and number concentration of silver nanoparticles in blood using single particle ICP-MS (spICP-MS): Feasibility of application to samples relevant to in vivo toxicology studies

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Abad-Álvaro ◽  
Diego Leite ◽  
Dorota Bartczak ◽  
Susana Cuello ◽  
Beatriz Gomez-Gomez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Single Particle ◽  
Number Concentration ◽  
Biological Matrices ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Toxicological Studies ◽  
Insight Into

Toxicological studies concerning nanomaterials in complex biological matrices usually require a carefully designed workflow that involves handling, transportation and preparation of a large number of samples without affecting the nanoparticle...

scholarly journals Antibacterial activity of royal jelly-mediated green synthesized silver nanoparticles

AMB Express ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanna Gevorgyan ◽  
Robin Schubert ◽  
Mkrtich Yeranosyan ◽  
Lilit Gabrielyan ◽  
Armen Trchounian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Green Synthesis ◽  
Royal Jelly ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Spherical Particles ◽  
Ag Nps ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Higher Sensitivity

AbstractThe application of green synthesis in nanotechnology is growing day by day. It’s a safe and eco-friendly alternative to conventional methods. The current research aimed to study raw royal jelly’s potential in the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their antibacterial activity. Royal jelly served as a reducing and oxidizing agent in the green synthesis technology of colloidal silver nanoparticles. The UV–Vis maximum absorption at ~ 430 nm and fluorescence emission peaks at ~ 487 nm confirmed the presence of Ag NPs. Morphology and structural properties of Ag NPs and the effect of ultrasound studies revealed: (i) the formation of polydispersed and spherical particles with different sizes; (ii) size reduction and homogeneity increase by ultrasound treatment. Antibacterial activity of different concentrations of green synthesized Ag NPs has been assessed on Gram-negative S. typhimurium and Gram-positive S. aureus, revealing higher sensitivity on Gram-negative bacteria.

Determination of silver nanoparticles in cosmetics using single particle ICP-MS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Věra Kantorová ◽  
Martin Loula ◽  
Antonín Kaňa ◽  
Oto Mestek
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Single Particle ◽  
Icp Ms

scholarly journals Toxicity and chemical transformation of silver nanoparticles in A549 lung cells: dose-rate-dependent genotoxic impact

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laure Bobyk ◽  
Adeline Tarantini ◽  
David Beal ◽  
Giulia Veronesi ◽  
Isabelle Kieffer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Dose Rate ◽  
Cell Metabolism ◽  
A549 Cells ◽  
Dna Integrity ◽  
Lung Cells ◽  
Ag Nps ◽  
Rate Dependent ◽  
A549 Lung

Acute exposure of A549 cells to Ag-NPs induces stronger effects on DNA integrity, ROS level, cell metabolism and cell cycle than repeated exposure. Ag-NPs dissolves in both exposure conditions and Ag ions recombine with thiolated proteins.

scholarly journals Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles: Characterization and its potential biomedical applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 412-420
Author(s):  
Mona S. Alwhibi ◽  
Dina A. Soliman ◽  
Manal A. Awad ◽  
Asma B. Alangery ◽  
Horiah Al Dehaish ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Noble Metal Nanoparticles ◽  
Biological Synthesis ◽  
Ag Nps ◽  
Mouse Melanoma ◽  
Therapeutic Benefits ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy

Abstract In recent times, research on the synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles (NPs) has developed rapidly and attracted considerable attention. The use of plant extracts is the preferred mode for the biological synthesis of NPs due to the presence of biologically active constituents. Aloe vera is a plant endowed with therapeutic benefits especially in skincare due to its unique curative properties. The present study focused on an environmental friendly and rapid method of phytosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) using A. vera gel extract as a reductant. The synthesized Ag-NPs were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-Vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and dynamic light scattering (DLS). TEM micrographs showed spherical-shaped synthesized Ag-NPs with a diameter of 50–100 nm. The UV-Vis spectrum displayed a broad absorption peak of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) at 450 nm. The mean size and size distribution of the formed Ag-NPs were investigated using the DLS technique. Antibacterial studies revealed zones of inhibition by Ag-NPs of A. vera (9 and 7 mm) against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli, respectively. Furthermore, the antifungal activity was screened, based on the diameter of the growth inhibition zone using the synthesized Ag-NPs for different fungal strains. Anticancer activity of the synthesized Ag-NPs against the mouse melanoma F10B16 cell line revealed 100% inhibition with Ag-NPs at a concentration of 100 µg mL−1. The phytosynthesized Ag-NPs demonstrated a marked antimicrobial activity and also exhibited a potent cytotoxic effect against mouse melanoma F10B16 cells. The key findings of this study indicate that synthesized Ag-NPs exhibit profound therapeutic activity and could be potentially ideal alternatives in medicinal applications.

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