scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of Antibacterial Carbopol/ZnO Hybrid Nanoparticles Gel

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1092
Author(s):  
Sameh H. Ismail ◽  
Ahmed Hamdy ◽  
Tamer Ahmed Ismail ◽  
Heba H. Mahboub ◽  
Walaa H. Mahmoud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Bacterial Species ◽  
Hybrid Nanoparticles ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Phase Identification ◽  
Acetate Solution ◽  
Carbopol Gel

This study recommends Carbopol/zinc oxide (ZnO) hybrid nanoparticles gel as an efficient antibacterial agent against different bacterial species. To this end, ZnO nanoparticles were synthesized using chemical precipitation derived from a zinc acetate solution with ammonium hydroxide as its precipitating agent under the effect of ultrasonic radiation. The synthesized ZnO nanoparticles were stabilized simultaneously in a freshly prepared Carbopol gel at a pH of 7. The chemical composition, phase identification, particle size and shape, surface charge, pore size distribution, and the BET surface area of the ZnO nanoparticles, as well as the Carbopol/ZnO hybrid Nanoparticles gel, were by XRD, SEM, TEM, AFM, DLS, Zeta potential and BET instruments. The results revealed that the synthesized ZnO nanoparticles were well-dispersed in the Carbopol gel network, and have a wurtzite-crystalline phase of spherical shape. Moreover, the Carbopol/ZnO hybrid nanoparticles gel exhibited a particle size distribution between ~9 and ~93 nm, and a surface area of 54.26 m2/g. The synthesized Carbopol/ZnO hybrid nanoparticles gel underwent an antibacterial sensitivity test against gram-negative K. pneumonia (ATCC 13883), Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 6633), and gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538) bacterial strains, and were compared with ampicillin as a reference antibiotic agent. The obtained results demonstrated that the synthesized Carbopol/ZnO hybrid nanoparticles gel exhibited a compatible bioactivity against the different strains of bacteria.

Role of ZnO Nanoparticles for improvement of Antibacterial Activity in Food Packaging

2021 ◽  
pp. 128-131
Author(s):  
Saira Sehar ◽  
Amiza Amiza ◽  
I. H Khan
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Zno Nps ◽  
Long Time

Nanotechnology advancement leads to development of antimicrobial agents like ZnO nanoparticles. These nanoparticle have their main applications in food packaging. when these nanoparticles incorporate into the food surface, it will kill all bacterias residing on the surface and food become free of bacteria. In this way, food can be stored for a long time because its shelf life is improved. Antimicrobial activity of ZnO nanoparticles can be improved by increasing surface area, reducing particle size and large concentration of ZnO –NPS. Antimicrobial activity increases by increasing intensity of UV light. As UV light fall on ZnO nanoparticles, it increases ZnO surface area and hence anrtimicrobial activity will be increased. Exact mechanism of Antimicrobial activity is still unknown but some processes have been presented.

Preparation and Particle Size Characterization of Cu Nanoparticles Prepared by Anodic Arc Plasma

2010 ◽  
Vol 92 ◽  
pp. 163-169
Author(s):  
Hong Xia Qiao ◽  
Zhi Qiang Wei ◽  
Ming Ru Zhou ◽  
Zhong Mao He
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Spherical Shape ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Uniform Size

Copper nanoparticles were successfully prepared in large scales by means of anodic arc discharging plasma method in inert atmosphere. The particle size, specific surface area, crystal structure and morphology of the samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), BET equation, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and the corresponding selected area electron diffraction (SAED). The experiment results indicate that the crystal structure of the samples is fcc structure as same as that of the bulk materials. The specific surface area is is 11 m2/g, with the particle size distribution ranging from 30 to 90 nm, the average particle size about 67nm obtained from TEM and confirmed from XRD and BET results. The nanoparticles have uniform size, higher purity, narrow size distribution and spherical shape can be prepared by this convenient and effective method.

Effects of Particle Size and Size Distribution on the Mechanical Properties of EPDM/Silica Vulcanizates

2008 ◽  
Vol 47-50 ◽  
pp. 113-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.N. Ichazo ◽  
C. Albano ◽  
M. Hernández ◽  
J. González ◽  
A. Carta
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Bimodal Distribution ◽  
Epdm Rubber ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Precipitated Silica ◽  
Internal Mixer ◽  
Tear Properties

In this work we present the influence of different particle size (surface areas: 120,150, 200 and 250 m2/g) and size distribution of precipitated silica on the mechanical properties of Ethylene- Propylene-Diene (EPDM) rubber. The vulcanization system employed was efficient. Compounds were prepared using a Banbury internal mixer. Tensile and tear properties of vulcanized blends were determined according to ASTM D412 and ASTM D624 procedures, respectively. Results show an increasing tendency on tensile properties when particle size decreases, due to the better dispersion of the filler and to a greater interaction with the rubber. Increases of up to 500% on tensile strength and 400% on tear strength were observed. However, there was an incoherent behavior for the silica with surface area of 200 m2/g (Si-200), so size distribution of the aggregates was experimentally determined by a microphotography study. Secondary aggregates size distribution was very different for each type of silica. Aggregates for Si-200 presented a bimodal distribution where the greater frequencies correspond to aggregates with surface area higher than the corresponding values for the Si-120. This fact could explain why the mechanical properties of the EPDM filled with Si-200 are not in between the values of the compounds filled with Si-150 and Si-250.

Green method for producing hierarchically assembled pristine porous ZnO nanoparticles with narrow particle size distribution

2015 ◽  
Vol 151 ◽  
pp. 282-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Escobedo-Morales ◽  
D. Téllez-Flores ◽  
Ma. de Lourdes Ruiz Peralta ◽  
J. Garcia-Serrano ◽  
Ana M. Herrera-González ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Particle Size Distribution ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Narrow Particle Size Distribution ◽  
Green Method
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