scholarly journals Acute Toxicity of Cu-MOF Nanoparticles (nanoHKUST-1) towards Embryos and Adult Zebrafish

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 5568
Author(s):  
Natalia Abramenko ◽  
Gregory Deyko ◽  
Evgeny Abkhalimov ◽  
Vera Isaeva ◽  
Lyubov Pelgunova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Toxicity ◽  
Toxic Effect ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Copper Ions ◽  
Adult Zebrafish ◽  
Internal Organs ◽  
Copper Release ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Concentration Dependency ◽  
Metal Organic

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) demonstrate unique properties, which are prospective for drug delivery, catalysis, and gas separation, but their biomedical applications might be limited due to their obscure interactions with the environment and humans. It is important to understand their toxic effect on nature before their wide practical application. In this study, HKUST-1 nanoparticles (Cu-nanoMOF, Cu3(btc)2, btc = benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate) were synthesized by the microwave (MW)-assisted ionothermal method and characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques. The embryotoxicity and acute toxicity of HKUST-1 towards embryos and adult zebrafish were investigated. To gain a better understanding of the effects of Cu-MOF particles towards Danio rerio (D. rerio) embryos were exposed to HKUST-1 nanoparticles (NPs) and Cu2+ ions (CuSO4). Cu2+ ions showed a higher toxic effect towards fish compared with Cu-MOF NPs for D. rerio. Both forms of fish were sensitive to the presence of HKUST-1 NPs. Estimated LC50 values were 2.132 mg/L and 1.500 mg/L for zebrafish embryos and adults, respectively. During 96 h of exposure, the release of copper ions in a stock solution and accumulation of copper after 96 h were measured in the internal organs of adult fishes. Uptake examination of the major internal organs did not show any concentration dependency. An increase in the number of copper ions in the test medium was found on the first day of exposure. Toxicity was largely restricted to copper release from HKUST-1 nanomaterials structure into solution.

scholarly journals Determination of acute toxicity of the ‘Bondarmin’ disinfectant

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-30
Author(s):  
A. O. Bondarchuk ◽  
A. P. Paliy ◽  
M. Ye. Blazheyevskiy
Keyword(s):  
Acute Toxicity ◽  
Toxic Effect ◽  
Toxicity Assessment ◽  
Laboratory Animals ◽  
Intragastric Administration ◽  
Toxic Substances ◽  
Internal Organs ◽  
National University ◽  
Scientific Laboratory ◽  
High Doses

In the article the results of the study of toxic effect of the designed disinfectant (active ingredient potassium peroxomonosulfate) on laboratory animals (mice) are presented. For the recent years a variety of scientific works both by domestic and by foreign scientists has been devoted to the study of different disinfectants’ toxicity. However today there is a number of issues that require more detailed studying and scientific justification. Among them the problem of toxic effects of disinfectants on the animal organism occupies a special place. The aim of our work was to study the toxic effect on the laboratory animals and to assess the acute toxicity (LD50) of the designed ‘Bondarmin’ disinfectant. Tests were carried out at the Laboratory of pharmacology and toxicology of the National University of Pharmacy (Kharkiv) and on the base of Educational and scientific laboratory of genetic and molecular research methods named after P. I. Verbitskiy in the Kharkiv State Zooveterinary Academy. Acute toxicity assessment (LD50) was carried out with intragastrointestinal administration of the designed drug to laboratory animals (mice). Changes in the internal organs of animals that were removed from the experiment for humane reasons and those who died after the experiment were detected by macroscopic examination. The lethality of laboratory animals after the intragastric administration of disinfectant was determined by the Prozorovskiy method The dynamic of changes in body weight of mice after the administration of disinfectant in high doses (from 1,500 to 3,500 mg/kg) was found out. The influence of the disinfectant on the mass coefficients of the internal organs of male mice after intragastric administration was evaluated. Toxic effect of the designed disinfectant ‘Bondarmin’, when using intragastric method of administration to laboratory animals (mice), according to the age and sexual index (LD50 = 2,702.40 ± 156.32 mg/kg), was established. Disinfectant ‘Bondarmin’ refers to IV toxicity class (low toxic substances).

Structural and electronic properties of defects in semiconductors

1995 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 4-5
Author(s):  
J.L. Batstone
Keyword(s):  
Semiconductor Device ◽  
Chemical Vapor ◽  
Misfit Strain ◽  
Organic Chemical ◽  
Extended Defects ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Semiconductor Thin Films ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Film Substrate

The development of growth techniques such as metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) and molecular beam epitaxy during the last fifteen years has resulted in the growth of high quality epitaxial semiconductor thin films for the semiconductor device industry. The III-V and II-VI semiconductors exhibit a wide range of fundamental band gap energies, enabling the fabrication of sophisticated optoelectronic devices such as lasers and electroluminescent displays. However, the radiative efficiency of such devices is strongly affected by the presence of optically and electrically active defects within the epitaxial layer; thus an understanding of factors influencing the defect densities is required.Extended defects such as dislocations, twins, stacking faults and grain boundaries can occur during epitaxial growth to relieve the misfit strain that builds up. Such defects can nucleate either at surfaces or thin film/substrate interfaces and the growth and nucleation events can be determined by in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

Multifunctional metal–organic framework heterostructures for enhanced cancer therapy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jintong Liu ◽  
Jing Huang ◽  
Lei Zhang ◽  
Jianping Lei
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
General Principle ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Functional Modulation ◽  
Organic Framework

We review the general principle of the design and functional modulation of nanoscaled MOF heterostructures, and biomedical applications in enhanced therapy.

scholarly journals Vertical monolithic integration of wide- and narrow-bandgap semiconductor nanostructures on graphene films

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Youngbin Tchoe ◽  
Janghyun Jo ◽  
HoSung Kim ◽  
Heehun Kim ◽  
Hyeonjun Baek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Film ◽  
Monolithic Integration ◽  
Hybrid Nanostructures ◽  
Dual Wavelength ◽  
Multilayer Graphene ◽  
Graphene Films ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Zno Nanotubes ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Hybrid Configuration

AbstractWe report monolithic integration of indium arsenide (InAs) nanorods and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanotubes using a multilayer graphene film as a suspended substrate, and the fabrication of dual-wavelength photodetectors with the hybrid configuration of these materials. For the hybrid nanostructures, ZnO nanotubes and InAs nanorods were grown vertically on the top and bottom surfaces of the graphene films by metal-organic vapor-phase epitaxy and molecular beam epitaxy, respectively. The structural, optical, and electrical characteristics of the hybrid nanostructures were investigated using transmission electron microscopy, spectral photoresponse analysis, and current–voltage measurements. Furthermore, the hybrid nanostructures were used to fabricate dual-wavelength photodetectors sensitive to both ultraviolet and mid-infrared wavelengths.

Magnetite Doped Metal-Organic Framework Nanocomposites: An Efficient Adsorbent for Removal of Bisphenol-A Pollutant

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Okan Icten ◽  
Demet Ozer
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Toxic Effect ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Aqueous Environment ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Efficient Adsorbent ◽  
Organic Framework

The removal of bisphenol-A (BPA) from the aqueous environment is a vital issue for public health due to its toxic effect. In this work, variable amounts of the dextran coated-magnetite...

Core-shell ZIF-8@polydopamine nanoparticles obtained by mitigating polydopamine coating induced self-etching of MOFs: prototypical metal ion reservoirs for sticking to and killing bacteria

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yingxue Tu ◽  
Caifen Lei ◽  
Fei Deng ◽  
Yiang Chen ◽  
Ying Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ions ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
Metal Organic

Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) have the potential to boost the undervalued biomedical applications of metal ions. Such endeavor has been hindered by the challenge of how to avoid the (cyto)toxicity...

scholarly journals Construction of Silver Quantum Dot Immobilized Zn-MOF-8 Composite for Electrochemical Sensing of 2,4-Dinitrotoluene

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (22) ◽  
pp. 4952 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sushma Rani ◽  
Bharti Sharma ◽  
Shivani Kapoor ◽  
Rajesh Malhotra ◽  
Rajender S. Varma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dot ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Linear Sweep Voltammetry ◽  
Electrochemical Sensing ◽  
Amperometric Determination ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Electro Catalysis ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Organic Framework

In the present study, we report a highly effective electrochemical sensor for detecting 2,4-dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT). The amperometric determination of 2,4-DNT was carried out using a gold electrode modified with zinc–metal organic framework-8 and silver quantum dot (Zn-MOF-8@AgQDs) composite. The synthesized nanomaterials were characterized by using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray powder diffraction (XRD). The synthesized nanocomposite proved to be efficient in electro-catalysis thereby reducing the 2,4-DNT. The unique combination present in Zn-MOF-8@AgQDs composite offered an excellent conductivity and large surface area enabling the fabrication of a highly sensitive (−0.238 µA µM−1 cm−2), selective, rapid and stable 2,4-DNT sensor. The dynamic linear range and limit of detection (LOD) was about 0.0002 µM to 0.9 µM and 0.041 µM, respectively. A 2,4-DNT reduction was also observed during the linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) experiments with reduction peaks at −0.49 V and −0.68 V. This is an unprecedented report with metal organic framework (MOF) composite for sensing 2,4-DNT. In addition, the presence of other species such as thiourea, urea, ammonia, glucose, and ascorbic acid displayed no interference in the modified electrode suggesting its practicability in various environmental applications.

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