High Density Polyethylene Containing Antibacterial Silver Nanoparticles for Medical Applications

High density polyethylene (HDPE) and composites with silver nanoparticles were processed via extrusion and injection moulding. The materials thus produced were tested against Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and Gram-negative Escherichia coli. The release of silver ions Ag⁺ from composites was measured by means of ICP-MS method. Surface parameters such as wettability and roughness were determined because of their effect on the most important processes at biomaterial interface. Scanning electron microscopy was used to investigate the microstructure. Durability tests of polymer and composite materials were carried out in a simulated biological solution by monitoring the pH and electrical conductivity, mass changes as well as the longitudinal ultrasonic wave measurements. Antibacterial tests prove that nanosilver modified materials have bactericidal activity against tested bacteria. Biological durability studies reveal stable behavior of incubated materials. Spectrometric analysis shows that the amount of silver release depends on the immersion time and the amount of nanopowder introduced into the polymer matrix.     

Precipitation of Nanocrystalline Silver Sulfide from Aqueous Solutions Containing a Stabilizer

Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry - Chemical precipitation from aqueous solutions of silver nitrate and sodium sulfide in the presence of sodium citrate as a stabilizer was used to synthesize...     

Recent Advances on Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Cotton Fabrics Containing Nanostructures

Hydrophilic cotton textiles, used in hospitals and sportswear, are prone to the growth of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi) resulting in hygiene and health risks. Thus, healthcare concerns have motivated the interest for the development of multifunctional antimicrobial cotton fabrics. Moreover, cotton textiles are also used in medical applications such as wound dressings. Their functionalization with anti-inflammatory agents is desirable in order to accelerate cicatrisation in the treatment of chronic wounds. This review summarizes recent advances (from January 2016 to January 2021) on the modification and coating of cotton fabrics with nanostructures (mainly metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, functionalized silica nanoparticles) to provide them antimicrobial (antibacterial and antifungal) and anti-inflammatory properties.     

Antimicrobial Performance of Plasma Corona Modified Cotton Treated with Silver Nitrate

Cotton fabric was treated by corona plasma discharge at different powers and numbers of passages. The carboxyl group content was determined by Methylene Blue staining and titration. Then, the untreated and treated cotton fabrics were treated with silver nitrate, and laundering test was carried out. The inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) analysis for silver and antibacterial tests were done. The surface bonding and morphology were studied by FTIR/ATR spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively. The plasma corona discharge treatment of cotton fabric increases the content of carboxyl groups. An increase in the power of plasma treatment increases the content of carboxyl groups and adsorption of silver ions. As a result, the antibacterial effect is enhanced and becomes more stable after repeated laundering.     

电导滴定法研究阳离子乳胶粒的导电性能及其在棉织物上的吸附

阳离子乳胶粒与棉纤维存在静电作用而发生吸附,研究其导电能力与吸附作用具有重要理论和应用价值。 采用电导滴定法通过测定乳胶粒表面氯离子含量,研究了乳胶粒的导电能力,并探讨了乳胶粒在棉纤维表面的吸附模型。 结果表明,阳离子乳胶粒的浓度(cp)在0.05~0.3×10-8 mol/L 范围内与电导率(Λ)呈良好的线性关系(Λ=8.0913cp+1.8093,R2=0.9986);根据电解质理论计算得出阳离子乳胶粒中胶核的极限摩尔电导率在恒定温度（25 ℃）下随着乳胶粒浓度的增加呈降低趋势;此外,阳离子乳胶粒在棉纤维表面的吸附符合Langmuir型吸附模型。     

The Role of Adsorption of Sulfite Ions on Silver Sulfide Centers in the Photographic Process

Based on the results obtained, the conclusion was made that sulfite ions play an exceptionally important role in photographic processes not only at the second (development) stage of the process but also at the first, photochemical stage. This is probably due to the specific adsorption of SO ^2– ₃ ions on Ag₂S centers.     

A Luminescent Cage‐Like Complex Constructed by Bidentate Pyridine‐Containing Ligand and Silver Nitrate

The cage‐like complex, Ag₄L₄(NO₃)₄ ( 1 ) [L = 1, 4‐bis(pyridine‐2‐ylmethoxy)benzene] was synthesized by the reaction of the flexible bidentate ligand and silver nitrate. It was characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, TG, and single‐crystal X‐ray analysis. Complex 1 is reported as the first cage‐like cluster constructed by four nitrate anions bridging two [2+2] macrocycles. A blue luminescent emission and luminescent enhancement effect are observed in complex 1 .     

Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Sulfide Nanoparticles Containing Sol-Gel Derived HPC-Silica Film for Ion-Selective Electrode Application

Silver sulfide nanoparticles dispersed in sol-gel derived hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC)-silica films have been successfully synthesized using H₂S gas diffusion method. This is the first attempt to produce silver sulfide nanoparticles using this technique. Ag₂S nanoparticles are generated through reaction of H₂S gas with AgNO₃ precursor dissolved in the HPC-silica matrix. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) and atomic force microscope (AFM) analysis reveal nanoparticles size distribution from 2.5 nm to 56 nm for H₂S gas exposed sample. The surface chemistry of Ag₂S nanoparticles and sol-gel derived HPC-silica matrix is confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The negative shifts in the core-level XPS Ag (3d) binding energy of Ag₂S nanoparticles are attributed to Ag : S surface atomic ratio exhibited by these nanoparticles with varying processing conditions. Following processing and characterization, suitability of the present method to produce silver sulfide ion-selective electrode is demonstrated by depositing Ag₂S nanoparticles on a graphite rod. The high reponse function of the electrode is due to the presence of nanoparticles.     

Micro-Raman Spectroscopy of Nanostructured Silver Sulfide

Nanostructured silver sulfide powder with an average particle size of about 45 nm, an acanthite α-Ag₂S monoclinic structure (space group P2₁/c), and nonstoichiometric composition Ag_1.93S has been synthesized by the chemical deposition method. The silver sulfide nanopowder has been studied by Raman spectroscopy. According to the Raman scattering data, heating the nanopowder with high-power laser radiation in air leads to photoinduced decomposition of the Ag_1.93S nanopowder to give silver metal. The Raman spectrum of the silver sulfide nanopowder shows a series of bands in the low-frequency range from 90 to 260 cm^–1 associated with vibrations of silver atoms, Ag–S bonds, and symmetric Ag–S–Ag longitudinal modes. Raman spectroscopy confirmed an acanthite monoclinic structure of synthesized silver sulfide nanopowder.     

含硫氮螯合树脂对金、银及某些贱金属氰化物吸附性能的研究

用ＩＣＰ－ＡＥＳ研究了含硫氮螯合树脂对碱性氰化溶液中金、银、铜、铁、锌等金属离子的吸附行为。结果表明,该树脂除定量吸附金、银的氰化物外,也吸附铜、锌、铁的氰化物;吸附在树脂上的银及其它贱金属离子可以用２％ＮａＣＮ定量解吸,用硫脲－硫酸溶液可顺利地将金从树脂上洗脱下来,由此可实现金与银等元素的分离。树脂重复使用性能良好。对该树脂吸附金属氰化物的机理进行了初步探讨。     

吸光光度法同时测定硝酸铋中铜和银

硝酸铋制成后测定杂质的含量是鉴定纯度的一个重要环节。杂质铜和银的含量直接影响硝酸铋的纯度。在文献[1,2]中,以KIO4显色光度法分别测定了铜和银,本文研究了0.1～0.4mol·L-1KOH介质中,以KIO4显色光度法同时测定硝酸铋中铜和银,结果满意。1　试验部分1.1　主要仪器与试剂756MC紫外可见分光光度计Cu2+标准溶液:1mg·ml-1,称取CuSO4·H2O1.9644g于烧杯中,加水溶解后,再加几滴硫酸,定容于500ml容量瓶中。使用时逐级稀释成10μg·ml-1工作液。Ag+标准溶液:1mg·ml-1,称取AgNO31.5743g配成,使用时稀释成10μg·ml-1工作液。KIO4…     

Analytical Evaluation of the Silver Sulfide Membrane Electrode

Abstract

A membrane electrode selective for sulfide and silver ion has been described. No interferences were found for sulfide ion measurements, and only mercuric ion had a measurable interference with silver ion. Other characteristics of this electrode which are evaluated include speed of response and temperature coefficients. The use of the silver sulfide membrane electrode as an end-point detector in potentiometric titrations under oxidizing conditions is illustrated.     

塞曼石墨炉AAS法直接测定硝酸银中的杂质

本文介绍了利用塞曼石墨炉原子吸收法直接测定硝酸银中的杂质锰、镍、铜、铁和铬。方法简单、快速、检出限低、回收率好。     

Nanostructured Lead Sulfide Containing Nanoholes Templated by Lyotropic Hexagonal Liquid Crystals

OrderednanostrUcturessuchasnanopaticlesuperlattices,nanowirearrays,andmesoporousmolecularsievesareexpectedtOexhibitextraordinaryproperties'-'.ThereforethepreparationofsuchSthecturesisattractinggreatattCntionl'3'4.Thetemplatedirectedsynthesisisparticularlyimportantbecauseitcanperformagoodguidancetothewholereactionprocedure".Lyotropichexagonalliquidcrystalshavebeenwidelyusedasthesynthesistemplatesformesoporousmaterials6sincetheMobilgroupreportedtheirworkin19927'8.Recently,thehexagonalliquidcry…     

聚乙二醇—硝酸镧配位聚合物的表征研究

以聚乙二醇(PEG)为配位体,首次合成了三价稀土金属镧与PEG的配位聚合物。实验测定了该配位聚合物的红外光谱、示差扫描量热谱(DSC)、热失重分析(TGA)和凝胶渗透色谱(GPC),并就配位反应、热分解以及配位前后分子流体力学体积的变化进行了讨论。     

利用废胶片制取硝酸银

医院用过的X光片每年都要处理一些,印刷厂照相制版用过的胶片有好多被丢弃进垃圾堆里。只要收集到上百克废胶片,对其进行回收所制得的硝酸银就够普通中学实验室用很长的时间。     

Kinetic Parameters of Silver Electrodeposition from Nitrate Melts

The system Ag/KNO₃–NaNO₃–AgNO₃is studied in an open bath in air by various experimental methods. The limiting diffusion currents of the silver electrodeposition are determined by a galvanodynamic method at various linear current sweep rates. The diffusion coefficient of Ag⁺ions in equimolar KNO₃–NaNO₃melt is determined by a potentiodynamic method at linear potential sweep. The exchange currents on a silver support are determined by the method of two current pulses.     

聚丙烯腈活性炭纤维对硫化氢的常温吸附

聚丙烯腈活性炭纤维（PAN-ACF）对硫化氢（H2S）有比其他活性炭材料更强的吸附能力。H2S在PAN-ACF上的吸附是一个兼具物理吸附特征的化学吸附、催化转化过程。其化学吸附位主要位于微孔表面。吸附过程为：H2S分子首先被物理吸附进入微孔空间,而后在微孔表面的化学吸附位上进行包含电子转移的化学吸附、催化氧化,在炭表面产生相对稳定的化学结构。     

Silver Nanowires and Silanes in Hybrid Functionalization of Aramid Fabrics

New functionalization methods of meta- and para-aramid fabrics with silver nanowires (AgNWs) and two silanes (3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES)) and diethoxydimethylsilane (DEDMS) were developed: a one-step method (mixture) with AgNWs dispersed in the silane mixture and a two-step method (layer-by-layer) in which the silanes mixture was applied to the previously deposited AgNWs layer. The fabrics were pre-treated in a low-pressure air radio frequency (RF) plasma and subsequently coated with polydopamine. The modified fabrics acquired hydrophobic properties (contact angle Θ_W of 112–125°). The surface free energy for both modified fabrics was approximately 29 mJ/m², while for reference, meta- and para-aramid fabrics have a free energy of 53 mJ/m² and 40 mJ/m², respectively. The electrical surface resistance (R_s) was on the order of 10² Ω and 10⁴ Ω for the two-step and one-step method, respectively. The electrical volume resistance (R_v) for both modified fabrics was on the order of 10² Ω. After UV irradiation, the Rs did not change for the two-step method, and for the one-step method, it increased to the order of 10¹⁰ Ω. The specific strength values were higher by 71% and 63% for the meta-aramid fabric and by 102% and 110% for the para-aramid fabric for the two-step and one-step method, respectively, compared to the unmodified fabrics after UV radiation.     

火试金-重量法测定铜硫矿中的金和银

针对铜硫矿中铜含量较高的特性,建立了适合该试样的配料比、高温熔融,金、银与铅形成合金,利用其比重悬殊与熔渣分离,将铅扣灰吹得金、银合粒,用硝酸分金,用重量法测定金量,用容量法测定银量。方法的相对标准偏差0.66%~4.8%,加标回收率96.5%~100.6%,方法准确度高、精密度好,可应用于生产及贸易结算中。