Effect of size, shape and surface functionalization on the antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles

A Menichetti, A Mavridi-Printezi, D Mordini… - Journal of Functional …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are the most investigated antibacterial agents against
multidrug resistant (MDR) pathogens. They can lead to cellular death by means of different …

Designing sites in heterogeneous catalysis: are we reaching selectivities competitive with those of homogeneous catalysts?

F Zaera - Chemical Reviews, 2022 - ACS Publications
A critical review of different prominent nanotechnologies adapted to catalysis is provided,
with focus on how they contribute to the improvement of selectivity in heterogeneous …

Recent advances and mechanistic insights into antibacterial activity, antibiofilm activity, and cytotoxicity of silver nanoparticles

N Tripathi, MK Goshisht - ACS Applied Bio Materials, 2022 - ACS Publications
The substantial increase in multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogenic bacteria is a major threat
to global health. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported …

Thermally stable single-atom platinum-on-ceria catalysts via atom trapping

J Jones, H Xiong, AT DeLaRiva, EJ Peterson, H Pham… - Science, 2016 - science.org
Catalysts based on single atoms of scarce precious metals can lead to more efficient use
through enhanced reactivity and selectivity. However, single atoms on catalyst supports can …

Fundamentals and Catalytic Applications of CeO2-Based Materials

T Montini, M Melchionna, M Monai… - Chemical …, 2016 - ACS Publications
Cerium dioxide (CeO2, ceria) is becoming an ubiquitous constituent in catalytic systems for
a variety of applications. 2016 sees the 40th anniversary since ceria was first employed by …

Ceria catalysts at nanoscale: how do crystal shapes shape catalysis?

A Trovarelli, J Llorca - ACS catalysis, 2017 - ACS Publications
Engineering the shape and size of catalyst particles and the interface between different
components of heterogeneous catalysts at the nanometer level can radically alter their …

Elucidation of Active Sites for CH4 Catalytic Oxidation over Pd/CeO2 Via Tailoring Metal–Support Interactions

S Chen, S Li, R You, Z Guo, F Wang, G Li, W Yuan… - ACS …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Pd/CeO2 has attracted great attention owing to its unique activity for methane catalytic
oxidation; however, the active sites for CH4 catalytic oxidation still remain elusive, which …

CO oxidation by Pd supported on CeO2 (100) and CeO2 (111) facets

G Spezzati, AD Benavidez, AT DeLaRiva, Y Su… - Applied Catalysis B …, 2019 - Elsevier
Pd/CeO 2 is an active component in emission control catalysts for CO oxidation.
Nanostructured CeO 2 powders can be prepared in the form of rods exposing predominantly …

Insight into the effect of morphology on catalytic performance of porous CeO2 nanocrystals for H2S selective oxidation

X Zheng, Y Li, L Zhang, L Shen, Y Xiao, Y Zhang… - Applied Catalysis B …, 2019 - Elsevier
Shape-specific CeO 2 nanocrystals (rods, cubes, spheres and nanoparticles) with well-
defined crystal facets and hierarchically porous structure were successfully synthesized and …

Surface treatments on titanium implants via nanostructured ceria for antibacterial and anti-inflammatory capabilities

X Li, M Qi, X Sun, MD Weir, FR Tay, TW Oates, B Dong… - Acta biomaterialia, 2019 - Elsevier
Peri-implantitis is the most common risk factor for dental implant failure. Nanostructured
ceria (nano-CeO 2) has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial functions, and different shapes …