Understanding the interactions of nanomaterials with complex tumour models is essential for advancing their use in nanomedicine. Calcium fluoride nanoparticles doped with neodymium and yttrium (CaF2:Nd3+,Y3+) exhibit promising properties for biomedic...
This paper briefly overviews the application of total-reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) spectrometry in the biosciences, focusing on key bioanalytical applications. It seeks to review and update the current state of TXRF’s use in biomedical,...
This study evaluates the effectiveness of Total Reflection X-ray Fluorescence for multi-element analysis in mussels, focusing on sensitivity, precision, and detection limits. Additionally, it offers a cross-regional comparison of elemental compositio...
The study aims to evaluate the applicability of the slurry-TXRF method for estimating background contents and ecological indices in a rapid and convenient way. For this reason, the agricultural soils of the Itata Valley were used as a case study, whe...
In the present study, a rapid method based on total reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) was developed to determine chromium in feed and fecal samples, containing chromic oxide. The method uses suspension sample preparation with gallium as an interna...
X-ray fluorescence analysis was applied to assess the ecological state of the area potentially polluted by emissions of the aluminum industry and heat power engineering. Soil and pine needle samples were collected in areas with industrial activity an...
Quantitative chemical analysis of airborne particulate matter (PM) is vital for the understanding of health effects in indoor and outdoor environments, as well as for enforcing EU air quality regulations. Typically, airborne particles are sampled ove...
In this work, we will report applications of the total external X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) station, a prototype assembled at the XLab Frascati laboratory (XlabF) at the INFN National Laboratories of Frascati (INFN LNF). XlabF has been established as a...
The paper presents four new sites where bright green Ulva thalli were found inhabiting freshwater (a river, a ditch, the Milet Canal) and marine (on the rocky shore of the Adriatic Sea) habitats in Montenegro. The aims of this study were to determine...
The accuracy of determining arsenic and lead using the optical technique Slurry–Total Reflection X-ray Fluorescence (Slurry-TXRF) was significantly enhanced through the application of a machine learning method, aimed at improving the ecological...
Apatite is a key indicator mineral whose chemical signature can reveal the genesis and evolution of ore-forming systems. However, correctly interpreting these signatures requires a robust discrimination between apatite types formed by different geolo...
The provenance study of archaeological materials is an important step in understanding the cultural and economic life of ancient human communities. One of the most popular approaches in provenance studies is to obtain the chemical composition of mate...
Wetlands, and especially salt marshes, are well-known sinks of metals, which limit toxic amounts of metals from entering the food chain. This study investigated metal concentrations (Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn) in a highly urbanised estuary, and comp...
The primary source of drinking water for the people of Tonosí, Panama, is groundwater. This research evaluates the presence of heavy metals and possible hazards by combining geochemical and isotopic analyses. Total Reflection X-ray Fluorescenc...
This study examined the characteristics of essential oils and ethanolic extracts from nine pepper species’ fruits to determine their chemical compositions and assess their biological activity. Ethanolic extracts and essential oils were analyzed...
The research on the possibilities of using biowaste from urban green areas is scarce. In this work, four plants, widely distributed in urban parks in Central Europe (Lotus corniculatus, Medicago lupulina, Knautia arvensis and Plantago major) were ext...
Background: Research on elemental changes in tissues and organs provides valuable information enabling better understanding of the physiological processes occurring in a living organism, as well as the pathogenesis and course of various diseases. The...
Colloidal cadmium telluride (CdTe) nanoplatelets (NPLs) are promising materials for optoelectronic applications, such as photovoltaics and light-emitting diodes, due to their unique optical and electronic properties. However, controlling their growth...
The sublethal toxic effects of pyriproxyfen, an insect juvenile hormone analog (JHA) insecticide, on the circulating metabolite balance in the Neotropical brown stink bug, Euschistus heros, one of the main agronomic pests in South America, were inves...
This study used Total X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (TXRF) to analyze toxic heavy metals, specifically lead (Pb), arsenic (As), and chromium (Cr), in 45 dietary supplement samples consumed by the Mexican population. A health risk assessment was per...
Introduction: Establishing baseline descriptions of inorganic elements in the early life stages of sharks and in their respective nursery areas is essential for assessing anthropogenic impacts and supporting conservation strategies. Objectives: This...
A core component of energy storage systems like vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFB) is the polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM). In this work, the frequently used perfluorosulfonic-acid (PFSA) membrane Nafion™ 117 and a novel poly (vinylidene difluori...
Total-reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) has achieved remarkable success with the advantages of simultaneous multi-element analysis capability, decreased background noise, no matrix effects, wide dynamic range, ease of operation, and potential of t...
Lignocellulosic residues, such as straw, are currently considered as candidates for biogas production. Therefore, straw fermentations were performed to quantitatively estimate methane yields and cell counts, as well as to qualitatively determine the...
This paper reports on the indoor and outdoor air quality in informal urban and rural settlements in Kenya. The study is motivated by the need to improve consciousness and to understand the harmful health effects of air quality to vulnerable people, e...
The objective of our study was to identify new markers related to excessive body adiposity and its early consequences. For this purpose we determined serum FGF-19 and FGF-21 concentrations in obese rats, whose role in the pathogenesis of obesity is n...
In the context of expanding fish production and complex distribution chains, traceability, provenance and food safety tools are becoming increasingly important. Here, we compare the elemental fingerprints of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) muscle f...
This work focuses on Cistus monspeliensis L. aerial parts (AP) and roots (R) extracts, investigating the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential of the two organs in comparison. At dosages between 1.56 and 6.25 µg/mL, both extracts showed a...
Provenance and traceability are crucial aspects of seafood safety, supporting managers and regulators, and allowing consumers to have clear information about the origin of the seafood products they consume. In the present study, we developed an innov...
The simultaneous analysis of the maximum number of chemical elements present in plant tissues provides more comprehensive information about their chemical constitution and increases the number of characteristics for the selection process in various p...
In our attempts to prepare coordination polymers by reaction of FeCl3·6H2O and Ni(OH)2 in the presence of dithiolenes HSC6H2X2SH (X = Cl or H), several ion pairs of compounds containing the anionic entity [Ni(SC6H2X2S)2]− were obtained i...
The review article discusses the current status and recent findings of our investigations on the synthesis and characterization of carbon-supported PtRuMo electrocatalysts for direct alcohol fuel cells. In particular, the effect of the carbon support...
Tin dioxide has huge potential and is widely studied and used in different fields, including as a sensitive material in semiconductor gas sensors. The specificity of the chemical activity of tin dioxide in its interaction with the gas phase is achiev...
PtM/C (M = Co, Ni, Cu, Ru) catalysts were prepared by wet-synthesis methods. The composition and structure of the synthesized materials were estimated by TXRF, XRD, TEM, HAADF-STEM, EDX, and TGA/DSC methods. According to the CV and LSV methods, the P...
We have studied the direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide using a catalytic system consisting of palladium supported on silica bifunctionalized with sulfonic acid groups and bromide in the absence of acid and halide promoters in solution. Catalysts w...
With advancements in hardware and software, non-destructive radiometric analytical methods have become popular in a wide range of applications. A typical case is the study of the leaching process of metals from mineral ores and mine tailings. The obj...
The presented study is concerned with a new multi-step method to synthesize PtCo/C materials based on composite CoxOy/C that combines the advantages of different liquid-phase synthesis methods. Based on the results of studying the materials at each s...
Phenol and its derivatives are present in effluents from several industrial processes, such as petroleum refining (produced water) and the pharmaceutical industry, and they are highly toxic. The present work elaborated a new catalyst for the removal...
A new easy protocol to functionalize the middle layer of commercial surgical face masks (FMs) with Zn and Cu oxides is proposed in order to obtain antibacterial personal protective equipment. Zinc and copper oxides were synthesized embedded in a poly...
The domesticated species Vitis vinifera L. harbours many cultivars throughout the world that present distinctive phenology and grape quality. Not only have the grapes been used for human consumption, but the leaves are also used as a source of bioact...
Colloidal quasi-two-dimensional cadmium chalcogenide nanoplatelets have attracted considerable interest due to their narrow excitonic emission and absorption bands, making them promising candidates for advanced optical applications. In this study, th...
Titania nanoparticles are intensely studied for photodegradation applications. Control of nanoscale morphology and microstructural properties of these materials is critical for photocatalytic performance. Uniform anatase-type TiO2 nanoparticles were...
Calafate (Berberis microphylla G. Forst) is a Patagonian barberry very rich in phenolic compounds. Our aim was to demonstrate, through in vitro models, that a comprehensive characterized calafate extract has a protective role against oxidative proces...
Biochar and carbon adsorbents from citrus waste have been prepared by thermal and chemical treatments; they have been used in the aqueous phase adsorption of acetaminophen (ACE) as a model emerging pollutant. These materials were fully characterized...
The selection of plant-based substrates for mushroom cultivation is a key factor influencing their growth and metabolism. The aim of this study was to demonstrate, in an innovative approach, differences in the content of biologically active compounds...
This work investigates the physicochemical characteristics of waste tire pyrolysis char (WTP-char) produced at 500 °C in an industrial-scale auger reactor. The study uniquely combines material profiling with environmental safety assessment, speci...
Hypochlorous acid has been reported as the main oxidant agent responsible for the corrosion of copper plumbing systems in chlorinated water supplies. However, there is little information about chlorine consumption kinetics in a combined system (i.e.,...
The aim of this paper was the evaluation of hybrid porous materials, named SUNSPACE (“SUstaiNable materials Synthesized from by-Products and Alginates for Clean air and better Environment”), realized with raw materials such as silica fume...
Achieving efficient photocatalytic water splitting remains one of the most vital challenges in the photocatalysis field, as the performance of contemporary heterogeneous catalysts is still limited by their insufficient activity and low predictability...
The quantification of gold nanoparticles (AuNP) in environmental samples at ultratrace concentrations can be accurately performed by sophisticated and pricey analytical methods. This paper aims to challenge the analytical potential and advantages of...
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