The physicochemical characterization of the Cu nanoparticle surface, and of its evolution on atmospheric exposure: Application to antimicrobial bandages for wound dressings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2018.12.149
Abstract: Abstract We have used X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry, transmission electron microscopy and reconstructed electron diffraction patterns, to study the contamination of the Cu nanoparticle surface on atmospheric exposure, as would occur… read more here.
Keywords: physicochemical characterization; surface; wound dressings; atmospheric exposure ... See more keywords
Nanoparticle Surface Functionality Dictates Cellular and Systemic Toxicity
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.7b01979
Abstract: Engineered nanoparticles (NPs) have opened new frontiers in therapeutics and diagnostics in recent years. The surface functionality of these nanoparticles often predominates their interactions with various biological components of human body, and proper selection or… read more here.
Keywords: functionality; nanoparticle surface; functionality dictates; surface functionality ... See more keywords
Nanoparticle Surface Engineering with Heparosan Polysaccharide Reduces Serum Protein Adsorption and Enhances Cellular Uptake.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c00349
Abstract: Nanoparticle modification with poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) is a widely used surface engineering strategy in nanomedicine. However, since the artificial PEG polymer may adversely impact nanomedicine safety and efficacy, alternative surface modifications are needed. Here, we… read more here.
Keywords: surface engineering; coated nanoparticles; surface; hep ... See more keywords
Versatile Platform for Nanoparticle Surface Bioengineering Based on SiO2-Binding Peptide and Proteinaceous Barnase*Barstar Interface.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b01627
Abstract: Nanoparticle surface engineering can change its chemical identity to enable surface coupling with functional biomolecules. However, common surface coupling methods such as physical adsorption or chemical conjugation often suffer from the low coupling yield, poorly… read more here.
Keywords: binding peptide; nanoparticle surface; sio2 binding; surface ... See more keywords
The Role of Structural Enthalpy in Spherical Nucleic Acid Hybridization.
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DOI: 10.1021/jacs.8b03459
Abstract: DNA hybridization onto DNA-functionalized nanoparticle surfaces (e.g., in the form of a spherical nucleic acid (SNA)) is known to be enhanced relative to hybridization free in solution. Surprisingly, via isothermal titration calorimetry, we reveal that… read more here.
Keywords: spherical nucleic; nanoparticle surface; dna; hybridization ... See more keywords
NiO nanoparticle surface energy studies using first principles calculations
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DOI: 10.1039/c8nj00457a
Abstract: Understanding the correlations between active sites and surface energies of Miller index surfaces is of practical importance to get insights into catalytic efficiency. In this work, we investigate the effects of NiO nanoparticle surface energies… read more here.
Keywords: nanoparticle surface; surface; using first; surface energy ... See more keywords
Impact of nanoparticle surface modification on the mechanical properties of polystyrene-based nanocomposites
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DOI: 10.1039/c8ra00052b
Abstract: Nanocomposites consisting of metal oxide nanoparticles in a polymeric matrix enable the improvement of material properties and have become highly relevant for numerous applications, such as in lightweight structures with an enhanced Young's modulus for… read more here.
Keywords: nanoparticle surface; surface; impact nanoparticle; mechanical properties ... See more keywords
Chirality at the Nanoparticle Surface: Functionalization and Applications
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DOI: 10.3390/app10155357
Abstract: Chiral molecules, such as amino acids and carbohydrates, are the building blocks of nature. As a consequence, most natural supramolecular structures, such as enzymes and receptors, are able to distinguish among different orientations in space… read more here.
Keywords: nanoparticle surface; functionalization applications; enantiomer; chirality nanoparticle ... See more keywords
Development of Neuropeptide Y and Cell-Penetrating Peptide MAP Adsorbed onto Lipid Nanoparticle Surface
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules27092734
Abstract: Functionalization of nanoparticles surfaces have been widely used to improve diagnostic and therapeutic biological outcome. Several methods can be applied to modify nanoparticle surface; however, in this article we focus toward a simple and less… read more here.
Keywords: adsorption; map; cell penetrating; penetrating peptide ... See more keywords
Hedgehog, Chamomile, and Multipetal Polymeric Structures on the Nanoparticle Surface: Computer Modelling
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238535
Abstract: A single spherical nanoparticle coated with a densely grafted layer of an amphiphilic homopolymer with identical A-graft-B monomer units was studied by means of coarse-grained molecular dynamics. In solvent, selectively poor for mainchain and good… read more here.
Keywords: multipetal polymeric; nanoparticle surface; polymeric structures; monomer units ... See more keywords
Hedgehog, Chamomile and Multipetal Polymeric Structures on the Nanoparticle Surface: Theoretical Insights
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14204358
Abstract: An analytical theory describing the variety of different morphological structures that spontaneously self-assemble in layers of amphiphilic homopolymers tightly grafted to spherical nanoparticle is proposed. For this purpose, the following structures were identified and outlined:… read more here.
Keywords: structures nanoparticle; multipetal polymeric; nanoparticle surface; polymeric structures ... See more keywords