Xugang Shu

ORCID: 0000-0002-0613-5083
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Research Areas
  • Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
  • Animal Nutrition and Physiology
  • Crystallization and Solubility Studies
  • Trace Elements in Health
  • Advancements in Battery Materials
  • X-ray Diffraction in Crystallography
  • Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
  • Medicinal plant effects and applications
  • Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
  • Iron Metabolism and Disorders
  • Biological Activity of Diterpenoids and Biflavonoids
  • Conducting polymers and applications
  • Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
  • Gut microbiota and health
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications
  • Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
  • Moringa oleifera research and applications
  • Covalent Organic Framework Applications
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
  • Phase Change Materials Research
  • TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells
  • Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication

Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering
2015-2024

South China University of Technology
2023

Key Laboratory of Guangdong Province
2020-2022

Nanchang University
2013-2017

State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology
2015-2017

Institute of Subtropical Agriculture
2013-2015

Chinese Academy of Sciences
2013

Bio-Medical Science (South Korea)
2012

Guangdong University of Technology
2007-2009

Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University
2009

Herein bimetallic nanocomposites Ag with nickel and cobalt were synthesized by using the extract of W. coagulans. Nanocomposites synthesis confirmed UV-Visible at 430 nm for 504 Ag@Ni Ag@Co respectively. From XRD technique it was established that have crystalline nature face-centered cubic structure. A strong antibacterial behavior toward Gram-positive Bacteria Staphylococcus aureus 48.9% 32.1% inhibition Gram-negative bacteria E. coli 33.1% 25.7% zone observed Next composites exhibited...

10.1016/j.apsadv.2023.100446 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Applied Surface Science Advances 2023-08-10

Understanding nanoparticle growth mechanisms is crucial for the synthesis of nanocrystals with desired biological and chemical properties. Growth by oriented attachment (OA) frequently reported as a method supplementary to classical Ostwald ripening (OR) process. In this work, ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared wet method. Size/shape evolution NPs in ethanol solution was systematically studied using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), X-ray diffraction...

10.1186/s11671-019-3038-3 article EN cc-by Nanoscale Research Letters 2019-06-20

ZnO nanoparticles are widely used in biological, chemical, and medical fields, but their toxicity impedes wide application. In this study, pristine NPs (~ 7 nm; ~ 18 49 nm) lipid-coated 13 22 52 with different morphologies were prepared by chemical method characterized TEM, XRD, HRTEM, FTIR, DLS. Our results showed that the groups improved colloidal stability, prevented aggregation dissolution of nanocrystal particles solution, inhibited into Zn2+ cations, reduced cytotoxicity more...

10.1186/s40580-020-00224-9 article EN cc-by Nano Convergence 2020-04-23

Combating the limitations of chemical approach, a Phyto-reflexive surface decorated ZnO nanoparticles were synthesis for enhanced activity against resistant infectious agent and toxic dyes. Flower-like nanostructure with average size 30 nm 25 using method Phyto-synthesised respectively. Prepared nano-flowers have been characterised by UV (UV–visible spectrometry), XRD (X-ray Diffraction), TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy), HRTEM (High Resolution Transmission Microscopy) EDS (Energy...

10.1016/j.jmrt.2021.05.107 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Materials Research and Technology 2021-06-17

The increasing metal release into the environment warrants investigating their impact on plants, which are cornerstones of ecosystems. Here, Lactuca sativa L. (lettuce) seedlings were exposed hydroponically to different concentrations silver ions and nanoparticles (Ag NPs) for 25 days evaluate plant growth. Seedlings taking Ag+ showed an increment 18% in total phenolic content 12% flavonoid content, whereas under Ag NPs, 7% free radical scavenging activity, contents (TPC), 10% reducing power...

10.3390/coatings11020225 article EN Coatings 2021-02-13

Withania coagulans contains a complex mixture of various bioactive compounds. In order to reduce the complexity plant extract purify its phytochemical biomolecules, novel fractionation strategy using different solvent combination ratios was applied isolate twelve fractions. These fractions were tested for activity in biogenic synthesis cobalt oxide nanoparticles, biofilm and antifungal activities. The results revealed that with 30% ratio all combinations showed more potent bioreducing power,...

10.3390/molecules25153478 article EN cc-by Molecules 2020-07-31

The present study was designed to develop multifunctional zinc oxide-encapsulated Eudragit FS30D (ZnO/EFS) nanohybrid structures as a biodegradable drug delivery system and promising successful carrier for targeting sites. solvent evaporation method used fabricate the ZnO/EFS nanohybrids size, shape, stability, antioxidant activity were characterized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, dynamic...

10.1021/acsomega.0c01216 article EN publisher-specific-oa ACS Omega 2020-05-13

The biofilms produced by the aggregation of bacterial colonies are among major obstacles host immune system monitoring and antimicrobial treatment. Herein, we report PEGylated dihydromyricetin-loaded liposomes coated with tea saponin grafted on chitosan (TS/CTS@DMY-lips) as an efficient cationic antibacterial agent against Escherichia coli (E. coli) Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), which is supported their deep penetration into broad pH-stable release performance dihydromyricetin (DMY)....

10.1039/d1fo01943k article EN Food & Function 2021-01-01

This article introduces an environmentally friendly and more economical method for preparing red selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs) with high stability, good biocompatibility, narrow size using yeast as a bio-reducing agent antioxidant, immune regulation, low toxicity than inorganic organic Se. The yeast-derived Se-NPs were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission energy dispersive spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared X-ray diffraction, photoelectron spectroscopy. results...

10.1021/acsomega.1c03205 article EN cc-by-nc-nd ACS Omega 2021-09-14

10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2022.111802 article EN publisher-specific-oa Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry 2022-03-18

Green nanotechnology facilitates the blooming of zinc oxide (ZnO) and silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NPs) with distinct flowerlike spherical morphologies, respectively. The well-characterized NPs an average size 35 nm 25 were functionalized on cresty plates for antibacterial inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus Pseudomonas aeruginosa, ZnONPs exhibiting 90.9% AgNPs 100% inhibition. Further, in vivo underwater troughs hematological, immunological, serological analysis Labeo rohita exhibited...

10.1021/acsomega.2c02178 article EN cc-by-nc-nd ACS Omega 2022-09-20

Abstract Traditional fertilization not only enhances the acidification of soil but also leads toward eutrophication. Here stimulatory and inhibitory effects foliar Cordia based silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were studied on lettuce ( Lactuca sativa L.) biomass accumulation, antioxidant activity, morphological anatomical modifications. The AgNPs supplied with a concentration 25, 50, 100 ppm along control (deionized water) negative AgNO 3 for consecutive 25 days. L. fresh dry accumulation...

10.1515/gps-2022-0050 article EN cc-by Green Processing and Synthesis 2022-01-01

Massive accumulation of heavy metals in agricultural land as a result enhanced levels toxicity the soil is an emerging global concern. Among various metals, zinc contamination has severe effects on plant and human health through food chain. To remove such toxicity, nanotechnological neutralizer, cobalt oxide nanoballs (Co3O4 Nbs) were synthesized by using extract Cordia myxa. The Co3O4 Nbs well characterized via UV-vis spectrophotometry, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction...

10.1021/acsomega.2c07545 article EN cc-by-nc-nd ACS Omega 2023-01-31

The synthesis methodology, particle size and shape, dose optimization, toxicity studies of nano-fertilizers are vital prior to their field application. This study investigates the comparative response chemically synthesized biologically iron oxide nanorods (NRs) using moringa olefera along with bulk FeCl3 on summer maize (Zea mays). It is found that salt oxides NRs caused growth retardation impaired plant physiological anti-oxidative activities at a concentration higher than 25 mg/L due by...

10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04595 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Heliyon 2020-08-01
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