In recent years, research on natural products has gained considerable attention, particularly in the cosmetic industry, which is looking for new bio-active and biodegradable molecules. In this study, cosmetic properties of cyanobacteria and red macro...
In the present research, properties and performance of special effect printing inks were observed with the aim of obtaining a printed product with dual functional properties. Thermochromic liquid crystal-based printing ink (TLC) and UV-visible (dayli...
Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and phosphorylated nanocellulose fibrils (PCNFs) were used as functional screen-print coatings on flame-retardant (FR) fabric, to improve its thermal resistance and thermophysiological comfort (wetting, water v...
The present study evaluated 53 Irish marine cyanobacteria intending to identify potential producers of mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) to meet the increasing demand for replacing chemical sunscreen with bio-sunscreen. The biodiscovery analysis us...
Solar ultraviolet (UV) is among the most important ecological factors shaping the composition of biota on the planet’s surface, including the upper layers of waterbodies. Inhabitants of dark environments recently evolving from surface organisms...
The fabrication of low-cost, flexible, and recyclable electronic devices has been the focus of many research groups, particularly for integration in wearable technology and the Internet of Things (IoT). In this work, porous zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostruc...
In the present study, cotton (Co) and polyester (PES) fabrics were screen-printed with a conductive poly3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene:polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) printing paste along with a commercially-available screen-printing binder (SFXC) or w...
Natural dyes are attracting increasing attention owing to their environmental compatibility and safety profile, particularly in contrast to synthetic dyes, which may contain hazardous compounds posing risks to human health and ecosystems. In this stu...
UV/NaOCl and UV/H2O2/NaOCl treatments of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were compared across several reagent ratios using pseudo-first-order kinetics, LC-DAD/LC-MS screening of transformation products (TPs), multi-trophic bioassays, and quantitative structur...
Elevated UV-B radiation (UV-B) has been previously reported to affect plant development, physiology, and promote the biosynthesis of UV-absorbing compounds. Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is an aromatic herb, widely cultivated worldwide for its us...
One of the major threats to skin aging and the risk of developing skin cancer is excessive exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation (UVR). The use of sunscreens containing different synthetic, organic, and inorganic UVR filters is one of the...
The demand for eco-friendly nanomaterial synthesis has increased interest in biological approaches. Yeast-mediated biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) offers a sustainable alternative with potential biotechnological applications. This study de...
Graphene, the newest member of the carbon’s family, has proven its efficiency in improving polymers’ resistance against photodegradation, even at low loadings equal to 1 wt% or lower. This protective role involves a multitude of complemen...
Xeroderma Pigmentosum protein C (XPC) is involved in recognition and repair of bulky DNA damage such as lesions induced by Ultra Violet (UV) radiation. XPC-mutated cells are, therefore, photosensitive and accumulate UVB-induced pyrimidine dimers lead...
Prolonged exposure to harmful ultraviolet radiation (UVR) can induce many chronic or acute skin disorders in humans. To protect themselves, many people have started to apply cosmetic products containing UV-screening chemicals alone or together with p...
Transparent titanium oxide thin films attract enormous attention from the scientific community because of their prominent properties, such as low-cost, chemical stability, and optical transparency in the visible region. In this study, we developed an...
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease transmitted by Aedes aegypti, the main vector in the Americas. The lack of effective antiviral treatments, limited vaccine coverage, and the increasing resistance of mosquitoes to conventional insecticides emp...
In this work, ZnO thick films were synthesized via two simple and easy methods, mechanochemical synthesis and screen-printing deposition. The ZnO powders were obtained through milling at low temperature with milling times of 20, 40, and 60 min. The Z...
(1) Melanoma is the most aggressive dermatologic malignancy, with an estimated 106,110 new cases to be diagnosed in 2021. The annual incidence rates continue to climb, which underscores the critical importance of improving the methods to prevent this...
Lactoferrin is a multifunctional protein with antimicrobial activity and others tohealth beneficial properties. The main aim of this work was to propose easy to usetechnique for lactoferrin isolation from cow colostrum samples. Primarily we utilizeds...
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is a devastating fungal pathogen that can colonize numerous crops. Despite its economic importance, the regulation of its development and pathogenicity remains poorly understood. From a forward genetic screen in S. sclerotior...
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is well known for containing relevant amounts of healthy phenolic compounds. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) allowed a health claim for labelling olive oils containing a minimum amount of hydroxytyrosol (OHTyr)...
A fast and sensitive method to monitor hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in ambient air based on a visible color change of a printed disposable sensor has been developed. As gas-sensitive material, an immobilized copper(II) complex of the azo dye 1-(2-pyridylaz...
A disposable screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE) modified with chemically reduced graphene oxide (rGO) (rGO-SPCE) is described. The rGO-SPCE was characterized by UV-Vis and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and cyclic voltammetry. The electr...
Mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) and scytonemin are UV-screening compounds that have presumably appeared early in the history of life and are widespread in cyanobacteria. Natural colonies of the UV-insensitive Nostoc flagelliforme were found to be...
Using sunscreens is one of the most widespread measures to protect human skin from sun ultraviolet radiation (UVR) damage. However, several studies have highlighted the toxicity of certain inorganic and organic UV filters used in sunscreens for the m...
This study addresses the production enhancement of pullulan, an extracellular polysaccharide with various applications. Pullulan is primarily produced by Aureobasidium pullulans (A. pullulans), and genetic modification is commonly used to increase it...
Flavonoids are specialized metabolites largely widespread in plants where they play numerous roles including defense and signaling under stress conditions. These compounds encompass several chemical subgroups such as flavonols which are one the most...
Plants have evolved to protect leaf mesophyll tissue from damage caused by UV-B radiation by producing an array of UV-absorbing secondary metabolites. Flavonoids (phenolic glycosides) and sinapate esters (hydroxycinnamates) have been implicated as UV...
A library of 600 taxonomically diverse Panamanian plant extracts was screened for DPPH scavenging and UV-B protective activities, and the methanolic extracts of Mosquitoxylum jamaicense, Combretum cacoucia, and Casearia commersionia were submitted to...
Scytonemin is a promising UV-screen and antioxidant small molecule with commercial value in cosmetics and medicine. It is solely biosynthesized in some cyanobacteria. Recently, its biosynthesis mechanism has been elucidated in the model cyanobacteriu...
Per-layer UV exposure during 3D printing may influence polymerization and the biological response of photocurable aligner resins. This study evaluated exposure-dependent cytotoxicity of Tera Harz TC-85 and NextDent Ortho Flex and performed an explora...
This study evaluates the potential of UV–Vis absorption and fluorescence detection (FLD), combined with chemometrics for the characterization of red wines and the preliminary screening of their Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and grape va...
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) waste is a major environmental concern, yet practical routes to upgrade it into higher value-added materials remain limited. Here, post-consumer EPS was dissolved in ethyl acetate and solvent-cast into films containing cell...
Accumulation and metabolic profile of phenolic compounds (PheCs; serving as UV-screening pigments and antioxidants) as well as carbon fixation rate (An) and plant growth are sensitive to irradiance and temperature. Since these factors are naturally c...
Lignin and chitin are abundant structural biopolymers that can be recovered from wood-processing, agricultural, fishery and other biological residues. Their conversion into nanoparticles, nanocrystals or nanofibrils provides opportunities to combine...
Polyphenolic compounds extracted from Taraxacum officinale (dandelion) were used as natural chelating ligands to synthesize copper–polyphenol complexes, which were subsequently immobilized on sericite to obtain hybrid organic–inorganic ma...
Coral reef survival is crucial for the socio-ecological interest of many countries, particularly for the Republic of Maldives, whose reef integrity influences the country’s livelihoods and economy. These ecosystems are being severely impacted b...
It is of great significance to develop carbon quantum dots (CQDs) using green carbon sources, which are cheap, non-toxic and harmless, and further expand their application scopes, e.g., fluorescence sensors, blue light screening. In this study, we ha...
Mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) are small molecules with robust ultraviolet (UV)-absorbing capacities and a huge potential to be used as an environmentally friendly natural sunscreen. MAAs, temperature, and light-stable compounds demonstrate powe...
High-molecular-weight poly(L-lactide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(L-lactide) (PLLA-PEG-PLLA) is a flexible and biodegradable bioplastic that has promising potential in flexible food packaging but it has no antibacterial ability. Thus, in this work...
Several studies have highlighted the ability of snail mucus in maintaining healthy skin conditions due to its emollient, regenerative, and protective properties. In particular, mucus derived from Helix aspersa muller has already been reported to have...
One of the most important issues in the wine sector and prevention of adulterations of wines are discrimination of grape varieties, geographical origin of wine, and year of vintage. In this experimental research study, UV-Vis and FT-IR spectroscopic...
The rising pollution of surface water by endocrine disruptive chemicals (EDCS) could lead to the persistent harm of aquatic wildlife. Addressing this concern, advanced waste water treatment techniques should be established in addition to the present...
A new controlled current multipulse methodology has been developed to modify the screen-printed electrode surface with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). Spectroelectrochemistry has provided not only information about the type of nanoparticles (NPs) depo...
Convolvulus arvensis is used in Pakistani traditional medicine to treat inflammation-related disorders. Its anti-inflammatory potential was evaluated on hexane, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, methanol, and aqueous extracts of whole plant on pro-infl...
This paper describes the comprehensive molecular characterisation and application of a commercially available, but structurally undefined, photochromic pigment for the development of textile sensors. The commercial pigment was successfully identified...
Uric acid is closely related to diseases such as gout, kidney failure, and metabolic disorders. A conventional method for measuring uric acid over 24 h is time intensive and cumbersome for patients who have to take samples to the hospital. At present...
The inevitable ubiquity of natural organic matter (NOM) in all waters presents a challenge to the proper functioning of water treatment processes. Therefore, minimizing NOM in raw water is crucial to avoid operational issues in subsequent treatment s...
Spironolactone (SP) is commonly used for the treatment of heart failure, hypertension, and complications of cirrhosis by antagonizing the mineralocorticoid receptor. However, SP also antagonizes the androgen receptor, and thus SP has also been shown...
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