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Nanocellulose/Carbon Nanoparticles Nanocomposite Film Modified Electrode for Durable and Sensitive Electrochemical Determination of Metoclopramide
, Article Electroanalysis ; Volume 27, Issue 11 , November , 2015 , Pages 2637-2644 ; 10400397 (ISSN) ; Naderi, L ; Ghalkhani, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Wiley-VCH Verlag
2015
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A novel electrochemical sensor based on nanocellulose-carbon nanoparticles (NC-CNPs) nanocomposite film modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE) is developed for the analysis of metoclopramide (MCP). Atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy were used to characterize the roughness, surface morphology and performance of the deposited modifier film on GCE. SEM image demonstrated that modifier nanoparticles are uniformly deposited on GCE, with an average size of less than 50nm. The electrochemical behavior of MCP and its oxidation product is studied using linear sweep and cyclic voltammetry over a wide pH range on NC-CNPs modified glassy...
Preparation and Investigation of the Electrochemical of the Glassy Carbon Electrode Modified by Nanocellulose/Carbon Nanoparticle: Application to Pharmaceutical Determinations
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Shahrokhian, Saeed (Supervisor)
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In the first part, a novel electrochemical sensor for clonazepam (CLNP) was fabricated based on immobilizing cellulose nanofibers /carbon nanoparticles (CNFs/CNPs) nanocomposite on glassy carbon electrode (CNFs/CNPs/GCE). The combination of CNFs and CNPs produced a novel kind of structurally uniform and electro-analytically active nanocomposite. The surface morphology of CNFs/CNPs layer deposited onto glassy carbon electrode was characterized by scanning electron microscopy. The results of the voltammetric investigations showed a considerable enhancement in the cathodic peak current of CLNP (up to 60 times) on the surface of CNFs/CNPs/GCE relative to the bare GCE. Under the optimal...
Preparation and Application of the Glassy Carbon Electrodes Modified with Carbon Nanomaterials for Studies of the Electrochemical Behavior and Quantitative Determination of Metoclopramide and Furazolidone
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Shahrokhian, Saeed (Supervisor)
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In the first part, a novel electrochemical sensor based on nanocellulose-carbon nanoparticles (NC–CNPs) nanocomposite film modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE) is developed for the analysis of metoclopramide (MCP). The electrochemical behavior of MCP was investigated on the surface of the modified electrode using cyclic voltammetry (CV). Characterization of the surface morphology and properties of NC/CNPs was carried out by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Effective experimental variables, such as scan rate, pH of the supporting electrolyte, drop size of the casted modifier suspension and accumulation...
Developments of Fluorescence Sensor Arrays Using Nanostructured Sensor Elments and Nanocellulose Substrate for Identification and Discrimination of Biomolecules and Environmental pollutants
, Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology ; Hormozi-Nezhad, Mohammad Reza (Supervisor) ; Golmohammadi Ghaneh, Hamed (Co-Supervisor)
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In the first part of this research, a ratiometric fluorescent sensor array has been developed on nanocellulose platform towards chemical discrimination applications. Bacterial nanocellulose (BC) was utilized for the first time as a novel, flexible and transparent substrate in optical sensor arrays for developing portable and high performance sensor array.. To fabricate this platform, the hydrophobic walls on BC nanopaper substrates were successfully created using laser printing technology. In addition, we have used the properties of immobilized ratiometric fluorescence sensor elements (Carbon Dots- Rhodamine B (CDs-RhB) nanohybrids) on nanopaper platform to improve the visual...
Synthesis and Evaluation of Poly(lactic Acid)/Polyurethane Nano-composites based on Cellulose Nano-particles, with Biomedical Applications
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Shojaei, Akbar (Supervisor) ; Salkhi Khasraghi, Samaneh (Co-Supervisor)
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Shape memory polymers have the potential to use in the field of biomedical applications. In this research, polyurethane structures have been synthesized based on the Diol mixtures, consisting of polycaprolactane diol (PCL-diol) and poly (lactic acid) diol (PLA-diol). Aim of reasearch is about evaluating poly (lactic acid) effect in structure of the polyurethane. At the same time, cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) have been added to polymer matrix to improve properties. The synthesis of acrylated polyurethane, included the synthesis of polyurethane acrylate prepolymer. Next, this prepolymer has been cured by adding the reactive diluent and some polyol. The cured systems were investigated, finally,...
Pressure-engineered electrophoretic deposition for gentamicin loading within osteoblast-specific cellulose nanofiber scaffolds
, Article Materials Chemistry and Physics ; Volume 272 , 2021 ; 02540584 (ISSN) ; Panahi, M ; Akhavan, O ; Mansoorianfar, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2021
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Multi-component nanocomposite thin films (composed of cellulose nanofiber (CNF), alginate, bioglass nanoparticles (BG NPs) and gentamicin) were prepared by using cathodic electrophoretic deposition (EPD) under different isostatic pressures of 10−2 mbar (LP), atmospheric (AP), and 5 bar (HP). According to thermal gravity analysis, larger amounts of CNF and alginate could be deposited on the surface at the AP condition in comparison with the LP and HP conditions. On the other hand, higher amounts of the BG NPs could be deposited at the LP condition as compared to the other conditions. The drug (gentamicin) loading/releasing of the samples prepared at the HP condition was found to be higher...
Cellulose nanofiber-based ethylene scavenging antimicrobial films incorporated with various types of titanium dioxide nanoparticles to extend the shelf life of fruits
, Article ACS Applied Polymer Materials ; Volume 4, Issue 7 , 2022 , Pages 4765-4773 ; 26376105 (ISSN) ; Ezati, P ; Rhim, J. W ; Bagheri, R ; Pircheraghi, G ; Sharif University of Technology
American Chemical Society
2022
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TiO2 nanotubes (TNTs) were synthesized hydrothermally and modified by Cu2O using a sol-gel method to provide photocatalytic activity in visible light. Cellulose nanofiber (CNF)-based films were prepared by adding TiO2, TNTs, and Cu2O-modified TNT (TNT-Cu2O). The TiO2-based nanoparticles (TiO2, TNTs, and TNT-Cu2O) were uniformly distributed in the base polymer to make compatible and flexible films. The incorporation of nanoparticles significantly enhanced the UV-shielding properties of the film while slightly decreasing the transparency. Incorporating nanofillers improved the film's mechanical and water resistance properties depending on the nanoparticle type. The TNT-Cu2O-added CNF film...
An electroconductive, thermosensitive, and injectable chitosan/pluronic/gold-decorated cellulose nanofiber hydrogel as an efficient carrier for regeneration of cardiac tissue
, Article Materials ; Volume 15, Issue 15 , 2022 ; 19961944 (ISSN) ; Maleki Jirsaraei, N ; Simchi, A ; Mohandes, F ; Emami, Z ; Fassina, L ; Naro, F ; Conti, B ; Barbagallo, F ; Sharif University of Technology
MDPI
2022
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Myocardial infarction is a major cause of death worldwide and remains a social and healthcare burden. Injectable hydrogels with the ability to locally deliver drugs or cells to the damaged area can revolutionize the treatment of heart diseases. Herein, we formulate a thermo-responsive and injectable hydrogel based on conjugated chitosan/poloxamers for cardiac repair. To tailor the mechanical properties and electrical signal transmission, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) with an average diameter of 50 nm were physically bonded to oxidized bacterial nanocellulose fibers (OBC) and added to the thermosensitive hydrogel at the ratio of 1% w/v. The prepared hydrogels have a porous structure with open...
Recent advancements, trends, fundamental challenges and opportunities in spray deposited cellulose nanofibril films for packaging applications
, Article Science of the Total Environment ; Volume 836 , 2022 ; 00489697 (ISSN) ; Athar, M ; Dehghani, M ; Garnier, G ; Batchelor, W ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2022
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Plastic packaging is causing a serious environmental concern owing to its difficulty in degrading and micro-particulates' emissions. Developing biodegradable films has gained research attention to overcome ecological and health issues associated with plastic based packaging. One alternative substitute for petroleum-based plastic is nanocellulose based films, having distinguishing characteristics such as biodegradability, renewability, and non-toxicity. Nanocellulose is classified into three major types, i.e., cellulose nanofibril, cellulose nanocrystals, and bacterial nanocellulose. However, the scope of this review is limited to cellulose nanofibril (CNF) because this is the only one of...
Design and fabrication of an electrochemical aptasensor using Au nanoparticles/carbon nanoparticles/cellulose nanofibers nanocomposite for rapid and sensitive detection of Staphylococcus aureus
, Article Bioelectrochemistry ; Volume 123 , 2018 , Pages 70-76 ; 15675394 (ISSN) ; Shahrokhian, S ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2018
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Since that pathogenic bacteria are major threats to human health, this paper describes the fabrication of an effective and durable sensing platform based on gold nanoparticles/carbon nanoparticles/cellulose nanofibers nanocomposite (AuNPs/CNPs/CNFs) at the surface of glassy carbon electrode for sensitive and selective detection of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). The AuNPs/CNPs/CNFs nanocomposite with the high surface area, excellent conductivity, and good biocompatibility was used for self-assembled of the thiolated specific S. aureus aptamer as a sensing element. The surface morphology of AuNPs/CNPs/CNFs nanocomposite was characterized with field emission scanning electron microscopy...