international journal of nano dimension 

About: international journal of nano dimension is an academic journal. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Nanoparticle & Silver nanoparticle. It has an ISSN identifier of 2008-8868. Over the lifetime, 482 publications have been published receiving 2722 citations.

Antifungal activity of silver nanoparticles on some of fungi

Abstract: In this study, we investigated the antifungal effects of silver nanoparticles (Ag-Nps) on Candida albicans (ATCC 5027), Saccharomyces cerevisiae (ATCC 5027). Investigating method by using Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) technique, some of drugs including Amphotericin B, Fluconazole and synthesized Ag-Nps have been obtained on the fungi and the changes on membrane reactions of yeasts have been elucidated by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The present study indicates Ag-Nps has considerable antifungal activity comparison with other antifungal drugs, so deserving further investigation for clinical applications.

Biosynthesis of Silver nanoparticles from Actinomycetes for therapeutic applications

Abstract: Silver is composed of a large percentage of silver oxide due to their large ratio of surface to bulk silver atoms. Silver nanoparticles have been a potent antibacterial, antifungal, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory agent. A simple, eco-friendly, inexpensive biosynthetic method was employed to synthesize silver nanoparticles. The present study aimed at the comparative study of silver nanoparticles synthesized through microbial and chemical methods. A microbial route to synthesize silver nanoparticles by Actinomycetes sp. was done. Actinomycetes are aerobic, Gram-positive bacteria, generally exhibiting branched filamentous growth and contain high guanine plus cytosine content in their DNA. Chemical methods were employed to synthesize silver nanoparticles. Chemical reduction of silver ions (Ag + ) using sodium borohydride in aqueous solution generally yields silver nanoparticles with particle diameters of several nanometers. It is observed that reduction is slow in chemical methods as compared to rapid microbial synthesis of silver nanoparticles. The obtained silver nanoparticles were characterized using UV-vis spectroscopy and TEM. TEM images of microbially synthesized silver nanoparticles were of smaller size (10-20 nm) compared to chemical methods (60-80 nm). The microbially synthesized silver nanoparticles using Actinomycetes were found to be highly toxic to bacteria and it was found that smaller silver nanoparticles synthesized by microbial route had a greater antibacterial activity when compared to their chemical moieties.

Applications of Silver nanoparticles in diverse sectors

Abstract: The review article summarizes the applications of silver nanoparticles for diverse sectors. Over the decades, nanoparticles used as dignified metals such as silver exhibited distinctive characteristics basically correlated to chemical, physical and biological property of counterparts having bulkiness. Numerous studies reported that Nanoparticles of about 100nm diameter play a crucial role in widely spread industries due to unique properties including the dimension of small particle, high surface area and quantum confinement and they dispersed without agglomeration. Decade of discoveries clearly established that shape, size and distribution of Silver nanoparticles strongly affect the electromagnetic, optical and catalytic properties, which are often an assortment of changeable synthetic methods and reducing agents with stabilizers. Generation after generation the postulates come forth about properties of silver for the ancient Greeks cook from silver pots and the old adage ‘born with a silver spoon in his mouth’ thus show that eating with a silver spoon was well-known as uncontaminated. Impregnation of metals with silver nanoparticles is a practical way to exploit the microbe aggressive properties of silver at very low cost. The nanoparticles help in targeted delivery of drugs, enhancing bioavailability, sustaining drug or gene effect in target tissues, and enhancing the stability. Implementations of silver partials in medical science and biological science have been noticed from years ago; however alteration with nanotechnology is innovative potential. Over 23% of all nanotechnology based products, diagnostic and therapeutic applications implanted with silver nanoparticles (e.g. In arthritic disease and wound healing, etc.) and widely known for their antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral effect, employed in textile fabrics and added into cosmetic products as antiseptic to overcome skin problems. Thus, Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been urbanized as an advanced artifact in the field of nanotechnology.

Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles for antibacterial activity

Abstract: We considerof the antimicrobial activity onthe Agnanoparticles(AgNPs) aqueous solutions, which was

A review on Carbon nanotubes adsorbents for the removal of pollutants from aqueous solutions

Abstract: Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are a novel material that exhibits good adsorption behavior toward various toxic pollutants in aqueous solution. These adsorbents have a fast adsorption rate and high adsorption efficiency, efficient to remove various pollutants and they are easy to recover and reuse. These features highlight the suitability of CNTs for the treatment of water polluted with heavy metal ions and dyes. This review outlines the preparation of CNTs as well as different methods of surface modification of these materials by non-covalent and covalent functionalization strategies. Additionally, an overview of recent developments and applications of CNTs for heavy metal ions and dyes pollutant removal is discussed in detail. Based on current research and existing materials, some new and futuristic approaches in this fascinating area are also discussed. The main objective of this review is to provide up-to-date information about the most important features of CNTs and to show their advantages as adsorbents in the treatment of polluted aqueous solutions.