A5018053974- Environmental remediation with nanomaterials
- Iron oxide chemistry and applications
- Tailings Management and Properties
- Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism
- Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
- Concrete and Cement Materials Research
- Polyamine Metabolism and Applications
- Mineralogy and Gemology Studies
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- CO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interactions
- Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
- Rock Mechanics and Modeling
- Electrochemical sensors and biosensors
- Crystal Structures and Properties
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
- Mine drainage and remediation techniques
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Heavy metals in environment
- Protein Interaction Studies and Fluorescence Analysis
- Microbial metabolism and enzyme function
- Mineral Processing and Grinding
- Tannin, Tannase and Anticancer Activities
- Plant and Fungal Interactions Research
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
University of Padua
2019-2024
Contaminated soil with high mobility of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) can threaten the environment and human health. Precisely quantifying trends in PTEs accumulation under changing pH conditions is essential to minimize potential exposure. However, this has long been a hard-to-monitor subject experimentally due relatively low content lack detailed knowledge minerals that control PTEs' leaching. Here we profoundly investigate critical role mineralogy release predict leaching behavior by...
Identifying immobilization mechanisms of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) is paramount importance in the field application solidification/stabilization. Traditionally, demanding and extensive experiments are required to better access underlying retention mechanisms, which usually challenging quantify clarify precisely. Herein, we present a geochemical model with parametric fitting techniques reveal solidification/stabilization Pb-rich pyrite ash through conventional (ordinary Portland...
Within the framework of various strategies studied for abatement polluting agents in water, both from anthropogenic and natural origins, adsorption processes are among most widespread techniques. In this context, Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) play a fundamental role. study, Mg–Al LDH (nitrate intercalated, Mg/Al = 2) was prepared to be used as an anion exchanger Cr(VI)-removal purposes water. The synthesized through coprecipitation reaction, followed by aging process under heating....
Protein-nanoparticle hybrids represent entities characterized by emerging biological properties that can significantly differ from those of the parent components. Herein, bovine serum amine oxidase (i.e., BSAO) was immobilized onto a magnetic nanomaterial constituted surface active maghemite nanoparticles SAMNs, core), surface-modified with tannic acid TA, shell), to produce biologically ternary hybrid SAMN@TA@BSAO). In comparison native enzyme, secondary structure BSAO responded pH...
Protein kinase CK2 is largely involved in cell proliferation and apoptosis generally recognized as an Achilles’ heel of cancer, being overexpressed several malignancies. The beneficial effects (−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) the prevention treatment diseases, including have been widely reported. However, poor stability limited bioavailability hinder development EGCG effective therapeutic agent. combination innovative nanomaterials bioactive compounds into nanoparticle-based systems...
Protein–nanoparticle hybridization can ideally lead to novel biological entities characterized by emerging properties, which sensibly differ from those of the parent components. Herein, effect ionic strength on functions recombinant, His-tagged spermine oxidase (i.e., SMOX) was studied for first time. Moreover, SMOX integrated colloidal surface active maghemite nanoparticles (SAMNs) direct self-assembly, leading a biologically nano-enzyme SAMN@SMOX). The hybrid subjected an in-depth...
Protein–nanoparticle hybridization can ideally lead to novel biological entities characterized by emerging properties that sensibly differ from those of the parent components. Herein, effect ionic strength on functions recombinant His-tagged spermine oxidase (i.e., SMOX) was studied for first time. Moreover, SMOX integrated into colloidal surface active maghemite nanoparticles (SAMNs) via direct self-assembly, leading a biologically nano-enzyme SAMN@SMOX). The hybrid subjected an in-depth...
Using industrial solid waste to capture CO2 by mineral carbonation is considered one of the promising technologies prevent disposal while combating global anthropogenic emissions. Especially, reaction spontaneous and carbonated products are relatively stable; thus, an effective means stabilizing valorizing waste. Previous estimations report that a 4.02 Gt per year mitigation potential can be facilitated through mineralization However, existing estimates do not take into account...
IntroductionWe present here an interactive outreach activity for schools which can be adapted students ranging from elementary school to high school. The objective is divulge information about the origin of Solar System and its planets, with a special focus on meteorites, impact processes mapping surface Mars Moon. structured in two parts are detailed below. Meteorites System In this had get into role planetary scientist, learning how recognize characterize meteorite...
Dispersion of antibiotic in livestock farming represents a health concern worldwide, contributing to the spread antimicrobial resistant bacteria through animals, environment, and humans. Phenolic compounds could be alternatives antibiotics, once drawbacks such as low water solubility, bioavailability, reduced stability are overcome. Although nano- or microsized formulations respond these shortcomings they do not represent cost-effective options. Here, three phenolic compounds, obtained from...
The dispersion of antibiotics in livestock farming represents a health concern worldwide, contributing to the spread antimicrobial-resistant bacteria through animals, environment, and humans. Phenolic compounds could be alternatives antibiotics, once drawbacks such as their low water solubility, bioavailability, reduced stability are overcome. Although nano- or micro-sized formulations counter these shortcomings, they do not represent cost-effective options. In this study, three phenolic...
Abstract Napoliite, ideally Pb 2 OFCl, is a new fluoroxychloride mineral found in specimen from fumarole formed subsequent to the 1944 eruption of Vesuvius volcano, Naples Province, Italy. It occurs as well-shaped lamellar crystals up 0.25 × 0.01 mm typically forming clusters 0.4 on surface volcanic scoria association with anglesite, artroeite, atacamite, calcioaravaipaite, cerussite, challacolloite, cotunnite, hephaistosite, manuelarossiite, matlockite and susannite. Napoliite colourless...