The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long time antibacterial properties and shear bond strength of experimental nano silver-containing cements (NSC). Nano silver base inorganic antibacterial powder was adde...The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long time antibacterial properties and shear bond strength of experimental nano silver-containing cements (NSC). Nano silver base inorganic antibacterial powder was added to the reinforced glass ionomer cement at five different weight ratios to obtain a series of nano silver-containing cements, then the antibacterial properties of three orthodontic cement products and five NSC samples were evaluated by the direct contact test (DCT) and the agar diffusion test (ADT). The DCT, which was based on turbidness determination of bacterial growth in 96-well microtiter plates, was performed in both fresh and aged for 1 day, 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, and 8 weeks tested materials. The shear bond strengthes of three orthodontic cement products and five NSC samples were examined using a universal testing machine. The ADT results indicated that there were no significant differences between NSCs and ORTHO LC fresh specimens. In the DCT experiment, all fresh silver nanoparticles-containing tested samples presented powerful antibacterial properties, but they gradually lost the effective antimicrobial agents with the extension of aging time. Finally, none of the tested materials maintained its antibacterial property after aging for 8 weeks. A gradually decreasing trend of bond strength presented with the increasing incorporation of nano silver base inorganic antibacterial powder into the glass ionomer cement, even though all the tested material specimens reached the ideal bond strength range. We may conclude that NSCs can contribute to decrease the demineralization rate around brackets without compromising bond strength.展开更多
Nanostructured silver was obtained by potentiostatic electrolysis.The effects of ionized surfactant(sodium dodecanesulphonate)and the substrate(Cu and Ti)on the morphology of depositions were investigated.It is found ...Nanostructured silver was obtained by potentiostatic electrolysis.The effects of ionized surfactant(sodium dodecanesulphonate)and the substrate(Cu and Ti)on the morphology of depositions were investigated.It is found that morphologies of silver nanostructures can be simply controlled via change of the substrate.Spherical Ag nanoparticles with narrow size distribution were obtained by electrodeposition in Ag NO3-SDS aqueous solution on copper substrate.In the case of titanium substrate,silver dendrite structures were obtained.Despite of different morphologies,XRD and TEM results showed that the as-prepared samples belong to face-centered cubic silver structure with good crystallinity.The formation mechanism of different silver nanostructures was discussed.展开更多
[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the antibacterial and preservation effects of silver-doped nano-TiO2 on Nanfeng citrus. [Method] Silverdoped nano-TiO2 preservative film was prepared, to investigate its pre...[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the antibacterial and preservation effects of silver-doped nano-TiO2 on Nanfeng citrus. [Method] Silverdoped nano-TiO2 preservative film was prepared, to investigate its preservation effects on Nanfeng citrus ripe fruits under novel preservation conditions and detect the influences of nano-composite coating on physiological quality indicators of Nanfeng citrus ripe fruits. [ Result ] Compared with the control, applying nano-compesite coating preservation technology could prevent fruit corruption and water loss and delay the rapid reductioh in contents of citric acid and Vc, without adverse influences on fruit quality. [ Conclusion] Silver-doped nano-TiO2 composite coating can be promoted and applied in frozen storage and preservation practices of Nanfeng citrus.展开更多
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial properties of experimental nano silver-containing cements(NSCs) using rat caries disease model. Nano silver base inorganic antibacterial powder was added t...The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial properties of experimental nano silver-containing cements(NSCs) using rat caries disease model. Nano silver base inorganic antibacterial powder was added to the reinforced glass ionomer cement at three different weight ratios to obtain a series of nano silver-containing cements, then two orthodontic cement products and three NSC samples were implanted into rat caries disease model, and their antibacterial properties were evaluated by the scanning electron microscope(SEM). Moreover, the rat caries disease model were established by inoculating cariogenic bacteria S mutans into antibiotics treated rat mouths and feeding with cariogenic diet. The tested materials were bonded on the surface of the buccal half crowns of the upper fi rst premolar, and then fi xed under the rats' front teeth lingual side to acquire enough retention. The SEM results indicated that the growth of streptococcus mutans was very active in group of Transbond XT. One month later, S mutans scattered on the GC Fuji ORTHO LC surface, and then the number signifi cantly increased and arranged in chains after three months. In groups of NSC2, NSC3 and NSC4, the number of S mutans presented the downward trend and tended to disperse individually with the increase of silver nanoparticle content. We may conclude that the incorporation of silver nanoparticle enhanced GC Fuji ORTHO LC the adhesion restrain and killing effect to S mutans.展开更多
A facile solution processed strategy of synthesizing nano silver assembled on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) at room temperature was put forward. Activated carbon nanotubes were used as precursors for preparing silver-deco...A facile solution processed strategy of synthesizing nano silver assembled on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) at room temperature was put forward. Activated carbon nanotubes were used as precursors for preparing silver-decorated nanotubes. The nature of the decorated nanotubes was studied using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The inert surfaces of carbon nanotubes were activated by introducing catalytic nuclei via an oxidation-sensitization-activation approach. Activated carbon nanotubes catalyzed the metal deposition specifically onto their surfaces upon immersion in electroless plating baths. The method produced nanotubes decorated with silver. The extent of silver decoration was found to be dependent on fabrication conditions. Dense nano silver assembled on nanotube surfaces could be obtained by keeping a low reaction rate in the solution phase. The results here show that this method is an efficient and simple means of achieving carbon nanotubes being assembled by nano metal.展开更多
Nano-Ag particles/polyacrylamide (PAM) composites were synthesized by γ irradiation method and then blended with ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). Dielectric behaviors of the Ag/PAM/EVA composites are investigated as...Nano-Ag particles/polyacrylamide (PAM) composites were synthesized by γ irradiation method and then blended with ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). Dielectric behaviors of the Ag/PAM/EVA composites are investigated as a function of both the concentration and size of Ag particles. When concentration of the Ag fillers is rarely low, dielectric anomalies were first observed in contrast to the traditional percolation theory. As concentration of Ag increases, volume resistivity and breakdown field strength are enhanced, loss tangent (tan δ) reduced and dielectric constant kept invariable. In addition, the above variation became larger when the diameter of the Ag nano-particles is smaller. Such dielectric anomalies may be understood by considering the unique "Coulomb Blockade Effect" of the nano-sized Ag particles.展开更多
Nano-silver and waterborne polyurethane(WPU)composite emulsion was synthesized.The average diameter of silver nanoparticles(SNPs)was about 20 nm,and the average diameter of WPU was 101.32 nm.The anti-bacteria finishin...Nano-silver and waterborne polyurethane(WPU)composite emulsion was synthesized.The average diameter of silver nanoparticles(SNPs)was about 20 nm,and the average diameter of WPU was 101.32 nm.The anti-bacteria finishing of a polypropylene non-woven fabric(NWF)was carried out by ultraviolet finishing technology and the double dipping twin-roll method.The standard AATCC100 was used to test the antimicrobial activity of the samples.The results showed that the antimicrobial rates of Klebsiella pneumoniae(K.pneumoniae)and Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus)were above 90%,which indicated that the NWF finishing had good antimicrobial activity.In addition,the thermal stability,mechanical properties,whiteness and contact angle of antimicrobial finishing nonwovens were characterized.The results showed that the performance of antimicrobial nonwovens was stable at 300℃.The breaking strength was better than that of untreated nonwovens,and the contact angle reached 119.1°.展开更多
A soft-chemical method has been developed for the synthesis of nano-crystalline powders of silver decamolybdate. Gas sensing characteristics of this composition both in porous pellet and thin film configurations were ...A soft-chemical method has been developed for the synthesis of nano-crystalline powders of silver decamolybdate. Gas sensing characteristics of this composition both in porous pellet and thin film configurations were investigated. The compound Ag6Mo10O33 was found to sense selectively ammonia at 503 K. Above 503 K it has significant cross sensitivity to petroleum gas (PG). Spin coated thin films exhibited selective sensing towards PG.展开更多
Pure and doped Polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) films, for the detection of infrared radiation, have been well documented using the mechanism of pyroelectricity. Alternatively, the electrical properties of films made ...Pure and doped Polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) films, for the detection of infrared radiation, have been well documented using the mechanism of pyroelectricity. Alternatively, the electrical properties of films made from Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) have received considerable attention in recent years. The investigation of surface resistivities of both such films, to this point, has received far less consideration in comparison to pyroelectric effects. In this research, we report temperature dependent surface resistivity measurements of commercial, and of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT), or Ag-nanoparticle doped PVA films. Without any variation in the temperature range from 22°C to 40°C with controlled humidity, we found that the surface resistivity decreases initially, reaches a minimum, but rises steadily as the temperature continues to increase. This research was conducted with the combined instrumentation of the Keithley Model 6517 Electrometer and Keithley Model 8009 resistivity test fixture using both commercial and in-house produced organic thin films. With the objective to quantify the suitability of PVDF and PVA films as IR detector materials, when using the surface resistivity phenomenon, instead of or in addition to the pyroelectricity, surface resistivity measurements are reported when considering bolometry. We found that the surface resistivity measurements on PVA films were readily implemented.展开更多
A high spatial resolution, phase-sensitive Surface Plasmon Resonance(SPR) sensor based on Extraordinary Optical Transmission(EOT) is proposed to monitor the binding of organic and biological molecules to the silver su...A high spatial resolution, phase-sensitive Surface Plasmon Resonance(SPR) sensor based on Extraordinary Optical Transmission(EOT) is proposed to monitor the binding of organic and biological molecules to the silver surface. The 2D nanohole-array configuration is well suited for dense integration in a sensor chip. The optical geometry is collinear, which simplifies the alignment with respect to the traditional Kretschmann arrangement for SPR sensing. Various design parameters of the device have been studied by simulation. The heterodyne technique is used to improve the sensitivity. The optimization results indicate that the sensor has the advantages of achieving high resolution and a wide dynamic range simultaneously.展开更多
In this study, the outstanding biocompatibility of silk fibroin (SF) and the highly efficient anti-bacterial effect of nano silver (NS) were utilized to prepare SF/NS composite film with anti- bacterial property. ...In this study, the outstanding biocompatibility of silk fibroin (SF) and the highly efficient anti-bacterial effect of nano silver (NS) were utilized to prepare SF/NS composite film with anti- bacterial property. The structure and property of the film were characterized. The results showed that the structure of SF in the film was mainly silk I. SF in the film was almost insoluble in water. The tensile strength of film with NS was significantly lower than that of films without NS. When the addition of NS was within the range of 0%-0.6%, the elongation at break had no significant difference. The antibacterial rate of the film on staphylococcus aurens and escherichia coil increased with the amount of NS. The minimum amount of NS in the fdm was O. 1% and the maximum amount was 0.5%.展开更多
A novel method was described for the production of silver nanoparticle by using nano-carbon as active template.Special ultrasonic condition was used to assure the active effect of the template and achieve an even and ...A novel method was described for the production of silver nanoparticle by using nano-carbon as active template.Special ultrasonic condition was used to assure the active effect of the template and achieve an even and stable micro-reactor system,therefore yield uniform silver nanoparticle without obvious agglomeration.By laser granularity instrument measurement,the silver nanoparticles show a mean diameter of 20.4 nm and narrow distribution between 18.7 nm and 23.0 nm according to the optimum technology.Regular spherical morphology can be observed by transmission electron microscopy(TEM).X-ray diffraction analysis indicates that Ag+ is deoxidized to form metal Ag during producing precursor,subsequent calcinations promote phase transformation from nonholonomic crystal to complete cubic crystal,which is consistent with the standard JCPDS card of silver.The results reveal that the nano-carbon in active template system not only exerts micro-reactor and steric stabilization effect,but also acts as reducing agent during the reaction.展开更多
基金Funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(No.2012FFB04416)
文摘The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long time antibacterial properties and shear bond strength of experimental nano silver-containing cements (NSC). Nano silver base inorganic antibacterial powder was added to the reinforced glass ionomer cement at five different weight ratios to obtain a series of nano silver-containing cements, then the antibacterial properties of three orthodontic cement products and five NSC samples were evaluated by the direct contact test (DCT) and the agar diffusion test (ADT). The DCT, which was based on turbidness determination of bacterial growth in 96-well microtiter plates, was performed in both fresh and aged for 1 day, 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, and 8 weeks tested materials. The shear bond strengthes of three orthodontic cement products and five NSC samples were examined using a universal testing machine. The ADT results indicated that there were no significant differences between NSCs and ORTHO LC fresh specimens. In the DCT experiment, all fresh silver nanoparticles-containing tested samples presented powerful antibacterial properties, but they gradually lost the effective antimicrobial agents with the extension of aging time. Finally, none of the tested materials maintained its antibacterial property after aging for 8 weeks. A gradually decreasing trend of bond strength presented with the increasing incorporation of nano silver base inorganic antibacterial powder into the glass ionomer cement, even though all the tested material specimens reached the ideal bond strength range. We may conclude that NSCs can contribute to decrease the demineralization rate around brackets without compromising bond strength.
基金supported by the National Foundations of China-Australia Special Fund for Scientific and Technological Cooperation(grant No.20711120186)the Natural Science Foundations of China(grant No.20873184)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundations of Guangdong Province(grant No.8151027501000095)the Science and Technology plan Projects of Guangdong Province(grant No.2008B010600040)the Instrumental Technique Research Foundation of Instrumental Analysis and Research Center,Sun Yat-sen University(grant No.2009006)
文摘Nanostructured silver was obtained by potentiostatic electrolysis.The effects of ionized surfactant(sodium dodecanesulphonate)and the substrate(Cu and Ti)on the morphology of depositions were investigated.It is found that morphologies of silver nanostructures can be simply controlled via change of the substrate.Spherical Ag nanoparticles with narrow size distribution were obtained by electrodeposition in Ag NO3-SDS aqueous solution on copper substrate.In the case of titanium substrate,silver dendrite structures were obtained.Despite of different morphologies,XRD and TEM results showed that the as-prepared samples belong to face-centered cubic silver structure with good crystallinity.The formation mechanism of different silver nanostructures was discussed.
文摘[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the antibacterial and preservation effects of silver-doped nano-TiO2 on Nanfeng citrus. [Method] Silverdoped nano-TiO2 preservative film was prepared, to investigate its preservation effects on Nanfeng citrus ripe fruits under novel preservation conditions and detect the influences of nano-composite coating on physiological quality indicators of Nanfeng citrus ripe fruits. [ Result ] Compared with the control, applying nano-compesite coating preservation technology could prevent fruit corruption and water loss and delay the rapid reductioh in contents of citric acid and Vc, without adverse influences on fruit quality. [ Conclusion] Silver-doped nano-TiO2 composite coating can be promoted and applied in frozen storage and preservation practices of Nanfeng citrus.
基金Funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(No.2012FFB04416)
文摘The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial properties of experimental nano silver-containing cements(NSCs) using rat caries disease model. Nano silver base inorganic antibacterial powder was added to the reinforced glass ionomer cement at three different weight ratios to obtain a series of nano silver-containing cements, then two orthodontic cement products and three NSC samples were implanted into rat caries disease model, and their antibacterial properties were evaluated by the scanning electron microscope(SEM). Moreover, the rat caries disease model were established by inoculating cariogenic bacteria S mutans into antibiotics treated rat mouths and feeding with cariogenic diet. The tested materials were bonded on the surface of the buccal half crowns of the upper fi rst premolar, and then fi xed under the rats' front teeth lingual side to acquire enough retention. The SEM results indicated that the growth of streptococcus mutans was very active in group of Transbond XT. One month later, S mutans scattered on the GC Fuji ORTHO LC surface, and then the number signifi cantly increased and arranged in chains after three months. In groups of NSC2, NSC3 and NSC4, the number of S mutans presented the downward trend and tended to disperse individually with the increase of silver nanoparticle content. We may conclude that the incorporation of silver nanoparticle enhanced GC Fuji ORTHO LC the adhesion restrain and killing effect to S mutans.
基金supported by the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China (No.10332020)
文摘A facile solution processed strategy of synthesizing nano silver assembled on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) at room temperature was put forward. Activated carbon nanotubes were used as precursors for preparing silver-decorated nanotubes. The nature of the decorated nanotubes was studied using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The inert surfaces of carbon nanotubes were activated by introducing catalytic nuclei via an oxidation-sensitization-activation approach. Activated carbon nanotubes catalyzed the metal deposition specifically onto their surfaces upon immersion in electroless plating baths. The method produced nanotubes decorated with silver. The extent of silver decoration was found to be dependent on fabrication conditions. Dense nano silver assembled on nanotube surfaces could be obtained by keeping a low reaction rate in the solution phase. The results here show that this method is an efficient and simple means of achieving carbon nanotubes being assembled by nano metal.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.50277029) .
文摘Nano-Ag particles/polyacrylamide (PAM) composites were synthesized by γ irradiation method and then blended with ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). Dielectric behaviors of the Ag/PAM/EVA composites are investigated as a function of both the concentration and size of Ag particles. When concentration of the Ag fillers is rarely low, dielectric anomalies were first observed in contrast to the traditional percolation theory. As concentration of Ag increases, volume resistivity and breakdown field strength are enhanced, loss tangent (tan δ) reduced and dielectric constant kept invariable. In addition, the above variation became larger when the diameter of the Ag nano-particles is smaller. Such dielectric anomalies may be understood by considering the unique "Coulomb Blockade Effect" of the nano-sized Ag particles.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Regional Fund)(No.51863020)
文摘Nano-silver and waterborne polyurethane(WPU)composite emulsion was synthesized.The average diameter of silver nanoparticles(SNPs)was about 20 nm,and the average diameter of WPU was 101.32 nm.The anti-bacteria finishing of a polypropylene non-woven fabric(NWF)was carried out by ultraviolet finishing technology and the double dipping twin-roll method.The standard AATCC100 was used to test the antimicrobial activity of the samples.The results showed that the antimicrobial rates of Klebsiella pneumoniae(K.pneumoniae)and Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus)were above 90%,which indicated that the NWF finishing had good antimicrobial activity.In addition,the thermal stability,mechanical properties,whiteness and contact angle of antimicrobial finishing nonwovens were characterized.The results showed that the performance of antimicrobial nonwovens was stable at 300℃.The breaking strength was better than that of untreated nonwovens,and the contact angle reached 119.1°.
文摘A soft-chemical method has been developed for the synthesis of nano-crystalline powders of silver decamolybdate. Gas sensing characteristics of this composition both in porous pellet and thin film configurations were investigated. The compound Ag6Mo10O33 was found to sense selectively ammonia at 503 K. Above 503 K it has significant cross sensitivity to petroleum gas (PG). Spin coated thin films exhibited selective sensing towards PG.
文摘Pure and doped Polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) films, for the detection of infrared radiation, have been well documented using the mechanism of pyroelectricity. Alternatively, the electrical properties of films made from Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) have received considerable attention in recent years. The investigation of surface resistivities of both such films, to this point, has received far less consideration in comparison to pyroelectric effects. In this research, we report temperature dependent surface resistivity measurements of commercial, and of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT), or Ag-nanoparticle doped PVA films. Without any variation in the temperature range from 22°C to 40°C with controlled humidity, we found that the surface resistivity decreases initially, reaches a minimum, but rises steadily as the temperature continues to increase. This research was conducted with the combined instrumentation of the Keithley Model 6517 Electrometer and Keithley Model 8009 resistivity test fixture using both commercial and in-house produced organic thin films. With the objective to quantify the suitability of PVDF and PVA films as IR detector materials, when using the surface resistivity phenomenon, instead of or in addition to the pyroelectricity, surface resistivity measurements are reported when considering bolometry. We found that the surface resistivity measurements on PVA films were readily implemented.
基金Supported by the funding from the Hong Kong Research Grants Council under CERG project 411907 and41228National Basis Research Program of China(973)(No.2009CB930600)
文摘A high spatial resolution, phase-sensitive Surface Plasmon Resonance(SPR) sensor based on Extraordinary Optical Transmission(EOT) is proposed to monitor the binding of organic and biological molecules to the silver surface. The 2D nanohole-array configuration is well suited for dense integration in a sensor chip. The optical geometry is collinear, which simplifies the alignment with respect to the traditional Kretschmann arrangement for SPR sensing. Various design parameters of the device have been studied by simulation. The heterodyne technique is used to improve the sensitivity. The optimization results indicate that the sensor has the advantages of achieving high resolution and a wide dynamic range simultaneously.
基金National Natural Science Foundations of China,the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,China
文摘In this study, the outstanding biocompatibility of silk fibroin (SF) and the highly efficient anti-bacterial effect of nano silver (NS) were utilized to prepare SF/NS composite film with anti- bacterial property. The structure and property of the film were characterized. The results showed that the structure of SF in the film was mainly silk I. SF in the film was almost insoluble in water. The tensile strength of film with NS was significantly lower than that of films without NS. When the addition of NS was within the range of 0%-0.6%, the elongation at break had no significant difference. The antibacterial rate of the film on staphylococcus aurens and escherichia coil increased with the amount of NS. The minimum amount of NS in the fdm was O. 1% and the maximum amount was 0.5%.
文摘A novel method was described for the production of silver nanoparticle by using nano-carbon as active template.Special ultrasonic condition was used to assure the active effect of the template and achieve an even and stable micro-reactor system,therefore yield uniform silver nanoparticle without obvious agglomeration.By laser granularity instrument measurement,the silver nanoparticles show a mean diameter of 20.4 nm and narrow distribution between 18.7 nm and 23.0 nm according to the optimum technology.Regular spherical morphology can be observed by transmission electron microscopy(TEM).X-ray diffraction analysis indicates that Ag+ is deoxidized to form metal Ag during producing precursor,subsequent calcinations promote phase transformation from nonholonomic crystal to complete cubic crystal,which is consistent with the standard JCPDS card of silver.The results reveal that the nano-carbon in active template system not only exerts micro-reactor and steric stabilization effect,but also acts as reducing agent during the reaction.