scholarly journals Challenges in the Physical Characterization of Lipid Nanoparticles

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 549
Author(s):  
Supandeep Singh Hallan ◽  
Maddalena Sguizzato ◽  
Elisabetta Esposito ◽  
Rita Cortesi
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Nanoparticles ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Field Flow Fractionation ◽  
Size Measurement ◽  
Potential Measurement ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Administration Routes ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Composition Properties

Nano-sized drug transporters have become an efficient approach with considerable commercial values. Nanomedicine is not only limited to drug delivery by means of different administration routes, such as intravenous, oral, transdermal, nasal, pulmonary, and more, but also has applications in a multitude of areas, such as a vaccine, antibacterial, diagnostics and imaging, and gene delivery. This review will focus on lipid nanosystems with a wide range of applications, taking into consideration their composition, properties, and physical parameters. However, designing suitable protocol for the physical evaluation of nanoparticles is still conflicting. The main obstacle is concerning the sensitivity, reproducibility, and reliability of the adopted methodology. Some important techniques are compared and discussed in this report. Particularly, a comparison between different techniques involved in (a) the morphologic characterization, such as Cryo-TEM, SEM, and X-ray; (b) the size measurement, such as dynamic light scattering, sedimentation field flow fractionation, and optical microscopy; and (c) surface properties, namely zeta potential measurement, is described. In addition, an amperometric tool in order to investigate antioxidant activity and the response of nanomaterials towards the skin membrane has been presented.

scholarly journals X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis of a Gold Ibex and other Artifacts from Akrotiri

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. G. Karydas ◽  
T. Pantazis ◽  
C. Doumas ◽  
A. Vlachopoulos ◽  
P. Nomikos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bulk Composition ◽  
Fluorescence Analysis ◽  
Wall Painting ◽  
Inorganic Elements ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Soldering Technology ◽  
Excavation Area

In-situ X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) of ancient artifacts from the excavation area was performed using a novel X-ray instrumentation, composed of a portable silicon PIN thermoelectrically cooled X-ray detector, a miniature X-ray source, and portable data acquisition devices. The main objective of the analyses in Akrotiri was to explore the potential of the technique to provide answers to a wide range of archaeometric questions regarding the bulk composition of metal alloys, especially of gold, the characterization of corrosion products in bronze artifacts, identification of inorganic elements which are fingerprints of the minerals used in wall-painting pigments, and of the painting materials and techniques used for the decoration of clay vase surfaces. Among the analysed artifacts are a unique gold ibex, a bronze dagger and blade, various pigments from the wall paintings of room 3 in Xeste 3, decoration pigments from rosettes of faience, a bichrome jug, and other clay vases. The results of the in-situ XRF survey, primarily those of the bulk composition and soldering technology of the gold ibex, are discussed and compared with literature.

Single Crystal Wurtzitic Aluminum Nitride Growth on Silicon Using Supersonic Gas Jets

1995 ◽  
Vol 395 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Ustin ◽  
L. Lauhon ◽  
K. A. Brown ◽  
D. Q. Hu ◽  
W. Ho
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Nitride ◽  
Growth Rates ◽  
High Energy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Rutherford Back Scattering ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Supersonic Molecular Beam ◽  
Supersonic Beams ◽  
Wide Range

ABSTRACTHighly oriented aluminum nitride (0001) films have been grown on Si(001) and Si (111) substrates at temperatures between 550° C and 775° C with dual supersonic molecular beam sources. Triethylaluminum (TEA;[(C2H5)3Al]) and ammonia (NH3) were used as precursors. Hydrogen, helium, and nitrogen were used as seeding gases for the precursors, providing a wide range of possible kinetic energies for the supersonic beams due to the disparate masses of the seed gases. Growth rates of AIN were found to depend strongly on the substrate orientation and the kinetic energy of the incident precursor; a significant increase in growth rate is seen when seeding in hydrogen or helium as opposed to nitrogen. Growth rates were 2–3 times greater on Si(001) than on Si(111). Structural characterization of the films was done by reflection high energy electron diffraction (RHEED) and x-ray diffraction (XRD). X-ray rocking curve (XRC) full-width half-maxima (FWHM) were seen as small as 2.5°. Rutherford back scattering (RBS) was used to determine the thickness of the films and their chemical composition. Films were shown to be nitrogen rich, deviating from perfect stoichiometry by 10%–20%. Surface analysis was performed by Auger electron spectroscopy (AES).

scholarly journals Synthesis and Crystallographic Characterization of X-Substituted 2,4-Dinitrophenyl-4′-phenylbenzenesulfonates

Chemistry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 591-599
Author(s):  
Brock A. Stenfors ◽  
Richard J. Staples ◽  
Shannon M. Biros ◽  
Felix N. Ngassa
Keyword(s):  
Diffraction Data ◽  
Pyridinium Salt ◽  
Environmentally Benign ◽  
Pyridinium Salts ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Aqueous Environments ◽  
Aqueous Base

Treatment of 2,4-dinitrophenol with sulfonyl chlorides in the presence of pyridine results in the formation of undesired pyridinium salts. In non-aqueous environments, the formation of the insoluble pyridinium salt greatly affects the formation of the desired product. A facile method of producing the desired sulfonate involves the use of an aqueous base with a water-miscible solvent. Herein, we present the optimization of methods for the formation of sulfonates and its application in the production of desired x-substituted 2,4-dinitrophenyl-4′-phenylbenzenesulfonates. This strategy is environmentally benign and supports a wide range of starting materials. Additionally, the intermolecular interactions of these sulfonate compounds were investigated using single-crystal x-ray diffraction data.

Application of soft X-ray absorption spectroscopy in chemical characterization of antiwear films generated by ZDDP Part I: the effects of physical parameters

Wear ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 202 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhanfeng Yin ◽  
Masoud Kasrai ◽  
Marina Fuller ◽  
G.Michael Bancroft ◽  
Kim Fyfe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Spectroscopy ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Antiwear Films ◽  
X Ray Absorption

scholarly journals Applications with a brighter X-ray source and new detectors from Agilent

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (a1) ◽  
pp. C1734-C1734
Author(s):  
Zoltan Gal ◽  
Tadeusz Skarzynski ◽  
Fraser White ◽  
Oliver Presly ◽  
Adrian Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Quality ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
Single Crystal Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vacuum Technology ◽  
Intelligent Measurement ◽  
Wide Range

Agilent Technologies develop and supply X-ray systems for single-crystal diffraction research, including the SuperNova; a compact, highly reliable and very low maintenance instrument providing X-ray data of the highest quality; and the PX Scanner for testing and characterization of protein crystals in their original crystallization drops (in-situ). The SuperNova and PX Scanner are constantly improving, with recent enhancements including a new range of detectors using an Intelligent Measurement System. The Eos S2, Atlas S2 and Titan S2 detector range employs a smart sensitivity control of the electronic gain and is capable of instantaneously switching its binning modes thus providing unprecedented flexibility in tuning every exposure to provide the highest data quality for a wide range of experiments. We have also developed a completely new micro-focus X-ray source based on Gradient Vacuum technology, with novel filament and target designs. This novel source is an integral part of the new Agilent GV1000 X-ray diffractometer, which has been designed for applications that require even higher brightness of the X-ray beam.

scholarly journals Inducing Nematic Ordering of Cellulose Nanofibers using Osmotic Dehydration

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Guccini ◽  
Shun Yu ◽  
Michael Agthe ◽  
Korneliya Gordeyeva ◽  
Yulia Trushkina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Osmotic Dehydration ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibers ◽  
Gel Formation ◽  
Fractal Structures ◽  
Maximum Order ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Nematic Ordering ◽  
X Ray Scattering ◽  
Wide Range

<div><div><p>The formation and characterization of nematically-ordered CNF materials (maximum order parameter f ≈ 0.8) has been studied by polarized optical microscopy, small angle x-ray scattering (SAXS), and rheological measurements as a function of CNF concentration. The wide range of CNF concentrations, from 0.5 wt% to 4.9 wt%, is obtained using osmotic dehydration with PEG. At concentrations >1.05 wt% the CNF suspension crosses an isotropic-anisotropic transition that is accompanied by a dramatic increase of the optical birefringence. The resulting nanostructures are depicted by a hierarchical model with mass fractal structures that converge into co-existing nematically-ordered regions and network-like regions, in which the correlation distances decrease upon increasing concentration. The use of rapid, upscaleble osmotic dehydration is an effective method to increase the concentration of CNF suspensions while partly circumventing the gel formation. The facile formation of highly ordered fibers can result in materials with interesting macroscopic properties.</p></div></div>

Characterization of the Aurivillius Type PbBi4Ti4O15 Piezoelectric Ceramic Doped with Eu3+

2006 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 2483-2488
Author(s):  
L. Pablos ◽  
Maria Elena Villafuerte-Castrejón ◽  
A. Ibarra-Palos ◽  
J. Ocotlán-Flores ◽  
R. Sato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Piezoelectric Ceramic ◽  
Solubility Limit ◽  
Lattice Parameter ◽  
Layered Oxides ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Density Measurements ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Wide Range

PbBi4Ti4O15 belongs to the bismuth oxide layers family discovered by Aurivillius more than 50 years ago. In the last few years, there has been considerable interest in layered oxides exhibiting ferroelectric, piezoelectric and other related properties due to their wide range of application in technical devices. In the present work the PbBi4Ti4O15 solid solution formed with Eu3+ was synthesized by coprecipitation method and solubility limit was found. All compounds were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, density measurements and X-ray diffraction. The variation of lattice parameter with the Eu3+ concentration was obtained. Raman spectroscopy was carried out in order to determine the Eu3+ site in the lattice. Thermal analysis (thermogravimetry and differencial scanning calorimetry) results are also presented.

Characterization of Colloidal Fe from Soils Using Field-Flow Fractionation and Fe K-Edge X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
pp. 4307-4316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inge C. Regelink ◽  
Andreas Voegelin ◽  
Liping Weng ◽  
Gerwin F. Koopmans ◽  
Rob N. J. Comans
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Spectroscopy ◽  
Field Flow Fractionation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Flow Fractionation ◽  
X Ray Absorption
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