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Women in Nanochemistry

A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanochemistry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2023) | Viewed by 5981

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Anne-Marie Caminade

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Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination, CNRS UPR-8241, Toulouse, France
Interests: dendrimer chemistry; organic and organophosphorus chemistry; macromolecules for catalysis; nanomedicine and materials
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Prof. Dr. Rita Cortesi

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Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences (DoCPAS), University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
Interests: nanomedicine; liposomes and lipid-based nanosystems; vesicles; microparticles; biomaterials; drug delivery
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Dr. Ana Luísa Daniel da Silva

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CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Chemistry Department, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
Interests: nanoparticles; nanocomposites; organic-inorganic hybrids; nanomaterials; surface modification; water treatment; magnetic separation; biomedical applications; environmental nanotechnology
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

To celebrate and highlight the achievements of women in the field of Nanochemistry, this Special Issue, entitled Women in Nanochemistry, will present work in nanochemistry conducted by female scientists. We also hope that this Special Issue will further encourage and promote the scientific contributions of female researchers in this field.

We cordially invite researchers to submit their work on topics across all areas of Nanochemistry. Review articles, original research papers, and communications are all welcome.

Articles where women are the lead or senior authors are encouraged. We welcome submissions from all authors, irrespective of gender.

Prof. Dr. Anne-Marie Caminade
Prof. Dr. Rita Cortesi
Dr. Ana Luísa Daniel da Silva
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • nanoscience
  • nanophysics
  • nanochemistry
  • nanomedicine

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Formation Optimization, Characterization and Antioxidant Activity of Auricularia auricula-judae Polysaccharide Nanoparticles Obtained via Antisolvent Precipitation
by Yemei Dai, Yuan Ma, Xiaocui Liu, Ruyun Gao, Hongmei Min, Siyu Zhang and Siyu Hu
Molecules 2022, 27(20), 7037; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27207037 - 18 Oct 2022
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Auricularia auricula-judae polysaccharide (AAP)-based nanoparticles (NPs) prepared via an anti-solvent precipitation approach were studied. Response surface methodology (RSM) design was carried out on the basis of single factor experiments, using average size and polydispersity index (PDI) as indicators. The optimal preparation conditions were [...] Read more.
Auricularia auricula-judae polysaccharide (AAP)-based nanoparticles (NPs) prepared via an anti-solvent precipitation approach were studied. Response surface methodology (RSM) design was carried out on the basis of single factor experiments, using average size and polydispersity index (PDI) as indicators. The optimal preparation conditions were determined to include an AAP concentration of 1 mg/mL, a pH of 8, and an anti-solvent/solvent volume ratio of 6. The average particle sizes of the AAP-NPs, PDI and electrical characteristic (ζ-potential) were found to be 150.27 ± 3.21 nm, 0.135 ± 0.012 and −31.10 ± 0.52 mV, respectively. Furthermore, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to determine the chemical structure of the AAP-NPs. It was observed that the intensity of AAP-NPs in the wide spectral band of 3000–3750 cm−1 was significantly stronger than that of the AAP, as was the characteristic peak of carboxyl anion, and the characteristic band moved to shorter wavelengths. Subsequent thermogravimetric analysis showed that the antisolvent precipitation method improved the thermal stability of the AAP, while scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) showed that the morphology of AAP-NPs was uniform and well-distributed, and that their single crystal structures had remained unaffected during the process. Moreover, the DPPH and ABTS scavenging activities of AAP-NPs were increased, and the IC50 values were 0.544 ± 0.241 mg/mL and 0.755 ± 0.226 mg/mL, respectively. Full article
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Interplay between Nanoparticles and Phosphorus Dendrimers, and Their Properties
by Anne-Marie Caminade
Molecules 2023, 28(15), 5739; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28155739 - 29 Jul 2023
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This review presents the state of the art of interactions between two different families of nanoobjects: nanoparticles—mainly metal nanoparticles, and dendrimers—mainly phosphorhydrazone dendrimers (or dendrons). The review firstly presents the encapsulation/protection of existing nanoparticles (organic or metallic) by phosphorus-based dendrimers and dendrons. In [...] Read more.
This review presents the state of the art of interactions between two different families of nanoobjects: nanoparticles—mainly metal nanoparticles, and dendrimers—mainly phosphorhydrazone dendrimers (or dendrons). The review firstly presents the encapsulation/protection of existing nanoparticles (organic or metallic) by phosphorus-based dendrimers and dendrons. In the second part, several methods for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles, thanks to the dendrimer that acts as a template, are presented. The properties of the associations between dendrimers and nanoparticles are emphasized throughout the review. These properties mainly concern the elaboration of diverse types of hybrid materials, some of them being used as sensitive chemosensors or biosensors. Several examples concerning catalysis are also given, displaying in particular the efficient recovery and reuse of the catalytic entities. Full article
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MoS2 and MoS2 Nanocomposites for Adsorption and Photodegradation of Water Pollutants: A Review
by Leonardo O. Amaral and Ana L. Daniel-da-Silva
Molecules 2022, 27(20), 6782; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27206782 - 11 Oct 2022
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The need for fresh and conveniently treated water has become a major concern in recent years. Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanomaterials are attracting attention in various fields, such as energy, hydrogen production, and water decontamination. This review provides an overview of the [...] Read more.
The need for fresh and conveniently treated water has become a major concern in recent years. Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanomaterials are attracting attention in various fields, such as energy, hydrogen production, and water decontamination. This review provides an overview of the recent developments in MoS2-based nanomaterials for water treatment via adsorption and photodegradation. Primary attention is given to the structure, properties, and major methods for the synthesis and modification of MoS2, aiming for efficient water-contaminant removal. The combination of MoS2 with other components results in nanocomposites that can be separated easily or that present enhanced adsorptive and photocatalytic properties. The performance of these materials in the adsorption of heavy metal ions and organic contaminants, such as dyes and drugs, is reviewed. The review also summarizes current progress in the photocatalytic degradation of various water pollutants, using MoS2-based nanomaterials under UV-VIS light irradiation. MoS2-based materials showed good activity after several reuse cycles and in real water scenarios. Regarding the ecotoxicity of the MoS2, the number of studies is still limited, and more work is needed to effectively evaluate the risks of using this nanomaterial in water treatment. Full article
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