Effect Of Cu Research Articles

Effect of Cu2+ content on the size of copper-based nanoparticles deposited on coffee husk synthesized via green chemistry and its nematicidal activity against Meloidogyne incognita on coffee plants

Abstract A green chemistry approach utilizing coffee husk (CH) biomass waste as both a reducing agent and a carrier for the synthesis of Cu-based nanoparticles (NPs) was implemented. The reducing agents in CH, including reducing sugar and total polyphenol have been quantified. The average size of Cu based NPs deposited to CH-was determined by scanning electron microscopy from 40.4 nm to 62.6 nm and showed a dependence on the CuSO4 precursor content from 2% to 5%, respectively. The prepared Cu-based/CH nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared, and energy dispersive X-ray. The reduction efficiency of Cu2+ to Cu0 and Cu2O by reducing agent in CH reached 97.27–98.56% after 30 min of reaction at 105°C. The synthesized Cu-based NPs demonstrated the ability to degrade the plant toxin caffeine in CH with an efficiency of 95.46–96.09%. The Cu-based/CH nanocomposite containing ~3% Cu showed in vitro nematicidal activity against rootknot Meloidogyne incognita with mortality reaching 85.46–100% at 20–35 mg/L Cu. In the nematode infection experiment on coffee pots, the Cu-based/CH nanocomposite achieved 100% nematode control at 35 mg/L Cu. These findings indicated that the Cu-based/CH nanocomposite has the potential to be used as an organic-micronutrient fertilizer and a nematicide for plants in agriculture.

Effects of copper and lead on the sorption and desorption behaviors of benzene onto humic acids and black carbons.

Due to rapid urbanization and industrialization, combined pollution caused by BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene) and heavy metals has become ubiquitous in soils, which would pose serious health risks to humans. However, the effects of heavy metals on the sorption and desorption behaviors of BTEX have not been fully elucidated. In this study, the effects of Cu2+ and Pb2+ ions on the sorption and desorption of benzene onto humic acids and black carbons were investigated. The results showed that Cu2+ and Pb2+ ions significantly reduced the sorption capacity, slowed down the sorption rate, and made the desorption less hysteretic of benzene on both humic acids and black carbons. Furthermore, the inhibitory effects by Pb2+ were significantly stronger than those of Cu2+. By combining the results of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and the site energy distribution model, it can be speculated that the hydration shells of Cu2+ and Pb2+ ions partially cover the surface of humic acids and black carbons, blocking their micropores and shielding sorption sites, consequently inhibiting the sorption of benzene. This study highlights that coexisting metal cations can significantly influence the fate of BTEX in soils.

Effect of Cu2+ on the binding of catechins to zein through multi-spectral and in silico analyses

Effect of Cu2+ on the binding of catechins to zein through multi-spectral and in silico analyses

Smartphone-Assisted and Optical Quantification of Copper and Glucose Using Palm Wine-Tailored Carbon Dots and Their Multiple Logic Gate Application.

In this work, potassium, sulfur, nitrogen, and chlorine self-doped carbon dots (CDs) were hydrothermally synthesized using palm wine as a carbon source. The palm wine-derived CDs (PW-CDs) are amorphous in nature and displayed an average particle size of 4.19 ± 0.89 nm. The as-synthesized CDs are used to fabricate a photoluminescent sensing probe to simultaneously detect Cu2+ and glucose via the "Turn ON-OFF-ON" mechanism. The PL quenching mechanism of PW-CDs enables the selective and sensitive detection of Cu2+ ions with a detection limit (LOD) of 0.8 ppb (4.7 nM). The sensing probe quantified Cu2+ in tap water, drinking water, and e-waste samples to prove its viability. Using CDs to quantify copper in e-waste leachate samples is a novel approach as no prior instances of such application have been reported. The system's performance is considered to be highly reproducible due to the relative standard deviation being <6.64%, along with excellent recoveries within the range of 93.24-109.86%. The quenched PL can be recovered by introducing glucose into the PW-CD + Cu2+ system; this strategy is employed to quantify glucose with a LOD of 0.11 ppm (0.61 μM). The feasibility of this sensor was confirmed by the determination of glucose in actual human plasma specimens of diabetic patients. It is to be noted that these samples were neither diluted nor spiked with glucose. The developed PW-CD + Cu2+ sensing system yields satisfactory recoveries of 93.45-107.37%. This probe was also incorporated into a smartphone-based sensing platform to detect Cu2+ and glucose with desirable recoveries. The proposed smartphone-based sensing platform is flexible, reliable, and accurate, making it suitable for resource-constrained areas. Furthermore, based on the effect of Cu2+ ions and glucose on the PL response and absorbance spectra of PW-CDs, four logic gates (YES, IMPLICATION, NOT, and OR) were designed, and PW-CDs were also used for cell imaging applications.

Fabrication of low-viscosity injectable mineralized hydrogel sensor with redox-activated hybrid nanoparticle structure for cancer detection

Fabrication of low-viscosity injectable mineralized hydrogel sensor with redox-activated hybrid nanoparticle structure for cancer detection

Effect of Cu2+ on deposition mechanism and structure of ZrO2-based conversion coatings on AA6060 aluminium alloys and their susceptibility to filiform corrosion

Zirconium oxide-based conversion coatings (CCs) were prepared from hexafluorozirconic acid, H2ZrF6, with and without CuII as an additive. The CCs were prepared on primary and recycled AA6060. The deposition mechanism, structure, electrochemical properties and effectiveness in protection against filiform corrosion (FFC) have been explored. In presence of CuII additives, a two step deposition mechanism is observed, evidenced by open circuit potential measurements and in situ dynamic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Copper deposits predominantly as copper(II) hydroxyfluoride on the top surface, and metallic Cu0 at the metal/CC interface, as evidenced by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and glow-discharge optical emission spectroscopy. The presence of a CuII additive induces a different distribution of the ZrO2-based products. After deposition of a weak organic model coating, aluminium pretreated with the CuII-containing system shows a 10%–30% lower maximum filament length compared to the CuII-free system in FFC tests, despite a ca. one order of magnitude higher cathodic activity of the former.

Effect of Cu2+ doping on fluorescence of Cs2ZnCl4 powder prepared by solid-state synthesis

Effect of Cu2+ doping on fluorescence of Cs2ZnCl4 powder prepared by solid-state synthesis

Copper Ions Reduced Toxicity of Sodium Azide and Lipopolysaccharide on Cultured Cerebellar Granule Neurons

Introduction. Copper ions (Cu2+) are structural elements of proteins such as cytochrome с oxidase (Complex IV), an enzyme that catalyzes the final step of electron transfer to oxygen during oxidative phosphorylation in the mitochondria. With Cu2+ homeostasis being of utmost importance, its disturbances in the central nervous system are involved in the mechanisms of many neurodegenerative and other brain disorders.&#x0D; This study aimed to assess the effects of non-toxic copper ion levels on death of cerebellar granule neurons associated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS; in vitro inflammation model) or azide sodium (NaN3; cytochrome с oxidase inhibitor).&#x0D; Materials and methods. LPS (10 μg/mL) or NaN3 (250 μM) was added on day 7 to 8 to the culture medium with rat cerebellar cells for 24 hours in vitro. Nitrite concentrations were measured in the culture medium by Griess assay; absorbance was recorded with a spectrophotometer at 540 nm, and morphologically intact cells were counted as survived neurons.&#x0D; Results. Added to the culture medium, LPS or NaN3 reduced neuron survival to 15 ± 2% or 20 ± 3% vs. control, respectively. Cu2+ (0.5 to 5.0 μM) increased neuron survival in a dose-dependent manner to 78 ± 4% with toxic levels of LPS and to 86 ± 6% with NaN3 with 5 μM Cu2+. The concentration of nitrites in the control culture medium was 2.0 ± 0.2 μM. Added to the cell cultures, LPS increased the concentration of nitrites to 8.5 ± 0.5 μM. Cu2+ 5 μM did not show any significant effects on nitrite accumulation in the culture medium.&#x0D; Conclusions. We showed that copper ions can exert protective effects on neurons against LPS-induced or NaN3-induced toxicity. This protection is likely to be associated rather with Cu2+ interaction with Complex IV of the electron transfer chain in the mitochondria than with inhibition of NO production. Effects of Cu2+ on apoptosis pathway proteins also cannot be ruled out.

Corrosion inhibition of 8-HQ for AA5052 in 3 wt% NaCl solution in presence of trace Cu2+ ions: Electrochemical/surface studies, DFT/MD modeling

Corrosion inhibition of 8-HQ for AA5052 in 3 wt% NaCl solution in presence of trace Cu2+ ions: Electrochemical/surface studies, DFT/MD modeling

(Digital Presentation) Coffee Extract Assisted Synthesis of Cu2+-Doped NiFe2O4 and Influence on Corrosion for Steel in Acidic Environment

Due to the great importance of looking for new alternatives for the use of agroindustrial waste, it is intended to synthesizeCu2+-doped NiFe2O4 nanoparticles in an environmentally friendly way from extract of the agroindustrial waste coffee pulp, characterizing its structural and anticorrosive properties. A preliminary study of the effect of the concentration of Ni, Cu and Fe on the corrosion of steel in 1M sulfuric acid was developed, using various advanced electrochemical tools such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and potentiodynamic polarization (PD). The effect of Cu2+-doped NiFe2O4 on corrosion for steel in acidic environment is promising and of great importance for the industry.

Investigation on the effect of Cu2+, Mn2+ and Fe3+ on biotreatment of Cr(VI) by Shewanella oneidensis and Bacillus subtilis in bimetallic system

Investigation on the effect of Cu2+, Mn2+ and Fe3+ on biotreatment of Cr(VI) by Shewanella oneidensis and Bacillus subtilis in bimetallic system

Enhanced dielectric properties and improved thermal stability in TiO2-based ceramics by Cu and Nb co-doping

Enhanced dielectric properties and improved thermal stability in TiO2-based ceramics by Cu and Nb co-doping

Corrosion behavior of AA5052 aluminum alloy in the presence of heavy metal ions in 3.5 % NaCl solution under negative pressure

Corrosion behavior of AA5052 aluminum alloy in the presence of heavy metal ions in 3.5 % NaCl solution under negative pressure

Effect of Cu2+ and Cr3+ doping on structural, morphological, optical and electrical properties of zinc sulfide nanoparticles for optoelectronic applications

Effect of Cu2+ and Cr3+ doping on structural, morphological, optical and electrical properties of zinc sulfide nanoparticles for optoelectronic applications

The Effect of Cu2+ and Pb2+ in the Feed Solution on the Water and Reverse Solute Fluxes in the Forward Osmosis (FO) Process Using Nanofiltration (NF) Membranes

The application of nanofiltration (NF) membranes in the forward osmosis (FO) process to remove heavy metal ions from wastewater is an emerging concept. Unlike NF, FO does not require an external driving force. Although the product, a dilute draw solution, must further be processed by NF to produce pure water and reconcentrate a draw solution, the feed to that NF process is “clean”, which minimizes membrane fouling. This paper examines the role of Cu2+ and Pb2+ in the feed solution on the water and the reverse solute fluxes in FO process using novel thin film nanocomposite (TFN) NF membranes. The TFN membranes were fabricated by in situ interfacial polymerization of piperazine (PIP) and 1,3,5-benzenetricarbonyl trichloride (TMC) containing different amounts of dispersed halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) nanoparticles functionalized with the first generation of poly(amidoamine) (PAMAM) dendrimers. The presence of Cu2+ and Pb2+ in the feed solution decreased the reverse flux of MgCl2 by at least 2.5 times compared to the experiments with pure water as a feed. Simultaneously, the water flux also increased. The corresponding rejections of Cu2+ and Pb2+ in the FO process ranged from 94.5% to 98.1%.

The Effect of Cu2+ Exposure on the Nrf2 Signaling Pathway of Tilapia Hepatocyte, Base on Experiments In Vitro

Copper is a common component of industrial heavy metal waste and a major component of some fish medicines, which can cause oxidative stress and damage the health of farmed fish. The Nrf2 signaling pathway is an important pathway related to the oxidative stress on vertebrates. Exploring the effect of copper on the Nrf2 signaling pathway in fish hepatocytes would help improve the understanding of the molecular mechanism of antioxidants in fish hepatocytes and provide theoretical data for relevant toxicological research. Adult tilapia were cultured under properly controlled conditions for two weeks to adapt to laboratory culture conditions. Primary tilapia hepatocytes were obtained by cell culture. MTT (3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) assay was used to detect the effect of copper ions on the viability of tilapia hepatocytes. The lipid peroxidation level (MDA) and antioxidant ability of tilapia hepatocytes (SOD and CAT activity) were detected. Quantitative PCR (qPCR) was used to detect the differential expression of each gene (Nrf2, Keap1a, Keap1b, CuZnSOD, MnSOD, HO-1, and GSTA) in the Nrf2 signaling pathway. The results suggested that after treatment with 100 μM copper ions for 4 h, 8 h, and 24 h, the viability of hepatocytes significantly decreased (p &lt; 0.05). LDH and MDA after 8 h and 24 h treatment were significantly higher than those in the control group (p &lt; 0.05). CAT activity significantly decreased after 4 h (p &lt; 0.05), and SOD activity significantly decreased after 8 h and 24 h (p &lt; 0.05). The results of qPCR showed that the expression of MnSOD significantly increased after a treatment with copper ions for 4 h, and the expression of Nrf2, Keap1a, CuZnSOD, HO-1 as well as GSTA significantly increased after a treatment with copper ions for 8 h, compared with the control group (p &lt; 0.05). After being treated with copper ions for 24 h, the expression of Nrf2 and CuZnSOD significantly increased compared with the control group (p &lt; 0.05). There was no significant difference in the expression of Keap1b or CAT at each time point. In conclusion, with copper ions exposure, the viability of tilapia hepatocytes was reduced, causing lipid peroxidation, a reduction in the antioxidant capacity of cells, the activation of the Nrf2 signaling pathway, and the increase in the expression of most genes in this pathway, which are defensive responses of hepatocytes to oxidative stress caused by copper ions. This study can provide theoretical data for related toxicological research.

The photoactivity of complexation of DOM and copper in aquatic system: Implication on the photodegradation of TBBPA

The photoactivity of complexation of DOM and copper in aquatic system: Implication on the photodegradation of TBBPA

Cu2−x Se nanoparticles suppress cell proliferation and migration in hepatocellular carcinoma by impairing mitochondrial respiration

Cu2−x Se nanoparticles (Cu2−x Se NPs) as a new therapeutic drug platform is widely used in disease treatment due to their strong near-infrared optical absorption. In recent years, with their continuous expansion of applications in different fields, their own biological effects have received increasing attention. However, little is known about the effect of Cu2−x Se NPs on cancer cell. In this research, we found that Cu2−x Se NPs inhibited proliferation of HepG2 cells (IC50: 15.91 μM) and SMMC-7721 cells (IC50: 43.15 μM) and they mainly induced cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase. Moreover, Cu2−x Se NPs inhibited HepG2 and SMMC-7721 cell migration and lamellopodia formation. Further studies indicated that Cu2−x Se NPs impaired mitochondrial respiration by inhibiting electron transport chain complex activity, thus reducing adenosine triphosphate levels. The insufficient energy supply subsequently impaired actin cytoskeleton assembly, ultimately inhibiting HepG2 and SMMC-7721 cell proliferation and migration. These findings suggest that Cu2−x Se NPs may have potentially antitumor activity, which might provide new insights of NPs into specific cancer treatment.

Metallothionein-3 attenuates the effect of Cu2+ ions on actin filaments

Metallothionein-3 attenuates the effect of Cu2+ ions on actin filaments

Repeated fluctuation of Cu2+ concentration during photocatalytic purification of SMZ-Cu2+ combined pollution: Behavior, mechanism and application

Repeated fluctuation of Cu2+ concentration during photocatalytic purification of SMZ-Cu2+ combined pollution: Behavior, mechanism and application