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10 articles for “gram-positive bacteria”
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Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles: Utilizing Vitex negundo and Eclipta prostrata for Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activity
Abstract: This research unveils a straightforward and environmentally friendly method for producing silver nanoparticles by utilizing leaf extracts from Vitex negundo and Eclipta prostata plants. These nanoparticles are garnering significant interest due to their incorporation of biologically active plant compounds, making them ideal for green synthesis. The study highlights the efficacy of this process in creating nanoparticles with unique biological applications. Furthermore, the synthesized nanoparticles demonstrate promising antimicrobial properties and show …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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In Vitro Evaluation of Bioremediation Capacity of a Commercial Probiotic, Bacillus clausii, for Chromium (VI) and Lead (II) Toxicity
Abstract: Heavy metals cause disastrous effects on any living organisms. Probiotics have the ability to reduce metal toxicity. Commercial probiotics having bioremediation capacity can use these bacteria as an alternative to conventional remediation methods. The bioaccumulation of heavy metals including chromium (VI) (Cr [VI]) and lead (II) (Pb [II]) causes fatal toxicity in humans. Some naturally occurring bacterial species, such as Bacillus and Pseudomonas, contribute their role in bioremediation of these …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Pteridophytes as a Source of Traditional Medicine and Environmental Remediation: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: The Himalayas, one of the worlds’ most important biodiversity hotspots, contribute substantially to the vegetational resources of the Indian subcontinent, with the Garhwal Himalaya standing out for its rich and diverse flora. Among the plant species in this region, pteridophytes, particularly ferns, hold notable economic and medicinal value. These plants have long been integral to traditional medicine systems, such as Ayurveda, and their therapeutic properties have been passed down through …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity using Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles
Abstract: The goal of the study was to use common laboratory techniques to create Zinc Oxide nanoparticles in a short amount of time and to check the antibacterial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles on gram negative and gram positive bacteria. Wet chemical technique was used to make zinc oxide nanoparticles. Activity augmentation for Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were studied when used in combination with Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles. The Nps are …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 24–27 Read article
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Nanomaterials via Green Synthesis: Insights into Biocompatibility and Biotechnological Applications
Abstract: This review critically examines recent advances in the green synthesis of nanomaterials (NMs) and their diverse biological applications, with a focus on antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. The reviewed studies evaluated key characteristics of green-synthesized NMs, including their size, shape, and concentrations, as assessed in both in vitro and in vivo biological models. Compared to traditional chemical methods, green synthesis demonstrated superior efficacy, enhanced biocompatibility, and reduced toxicity. For …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Synthesis of Zero Valent Silver Nanoparticles by Chemical Reduction Method and its Application
Abstract: Chemical synthesis is one of the commonly used method for nanoparticles synthesis. Different chemicals acts as reducing agents which converts chemical precursor into its nano form. There are various chemical methods for the synthesis of zero valent silver nanoparticles. The silver nitrate is commonly used as precursor, sodium borohydride acts as reducing agent while sodium dodecyl sulphate stabilizes the formation of nanoparticles. The formation of silver nanoparticles was characterized by …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 8–17 Read article
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Correlation for Photocatalytic Degradation Kinetics of Carboxylic Acids by Electrochemically Synthesized Cd/ZnO Nanoparticles and Study of Antibacterial Behaviour
Abstract: Cd/ZnO nanoparticle has been successfully synthesized by electrochemical method which is simple and inexpensive method. The synthesized Cd/ZnO nanoparticle was used has a catalyst for the photodegradation of Oxalic acid, Chloroacetic acid and Formic acid under various experimental conditions by volumetric method. The Cd/ZnO nanoparticles were characterized by various techniques such as SEM-EDAX, UV-Visible spectroscopy, FTIR-IR spectrum and X-ray diffraction studies. The study of UV-Visible spectroscopy revealed that the Cd/ZnO …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Synthesis, characterization, antibacterial activity and in-vitro cytotoxicity of Dy and Fe doped hydroxyapatite nanomaterials
Abstract: Dy- and Fe-doped hydroxyapatite (HAp) was synthesized by the facile aqueous precipitation method. The samples were characterized by using powder X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. In this work, the antibacterial activities of Dy- and Fe-doped HAp were tested against gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis) and gram-negative (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas putida) bacteria by agar diffusion test. It was found that Dy(5)-and Fe(5)-doped HAp …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 46–54 Read article
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Effect of Different Types of Cytokines on Bryophyllum pinnatum Micropropagation and Evaluating the Antimicrobial Activity of In-Vivo and In-Vitro Methonolic Leaf Extract
Abstract: Medicinal plants have played an important role in primary health care system among local people in India. The present paper is a study of the traditional knowledge of Bryophyllum pinnatum, its antimicrobial activity and micropropagation. In our experiment methanolic extracts of B. pinnatum leafs were examined for antimicrobial activity against a number of bacteria and different types of cytokinins (growth hormone) e.g.thidiazuron(TDZ), diphnyleurea(DPU), and benzyl amino purine (BAP) were also …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Biodegradation of Plastic using Micro-organisms
Abstract: Plastics have become an important of modern life and are used in different sectors of application. In a year about 260 million tons of plastics are produced worldwide. Demand for plastics in India reached about 9.99 million tons in year 2014-2015. Plastics are high molecular weight organic source materials. In the present in view of the increasing use of plastics and its harmful effects, it has become necessary to prepare …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article