Multiple aspects of the interaction of biomacromolecules with inorganic surfaces
I Fenoglio, B Fubini, EM Ghibaudi, F Turci - Advanced drug delivery reviews, 2011 - Elsevier
The understanding of the mechanisms involved in the interaction of biological systems with
inorganic materials is of interest in both fundamental and applied disciplines. The adsorption …
inorganic materials is of interest in both fundamental and applied disciplines. The adsorption …
Effect of chemical composition and state of the surface on the toxic response to high aspect ratio nanomaterials
Nanomaterials often act as a double sword. On the one hand they offer exceptional new
properties, but on the other hand show signs of toxicity. High aspect ratio nanomaterials …
properties, but on the other hand show signs of toxicity. High aspect ratio nanomaterials …
Advanced physico-chemical characterization of chitosan by means of TGA coupled on-line with FTIR and GCMS: Thermal degradation and water adsorption capacity
In this study, chitosan, a commercially-available linear polysaccharide mainly used as
antibacterial agent, functional coating and drug-delivery system, is investigated to enlighten …
antibacterial agent, functional coating and drug-delivery system, is investigated to enlighten …
The race to the bottom: approaching the ideal glass?
Key to resolving the scientific challenge of the glass transition is to understand the origin of
the massive increase in viscosity of liquids cooled below their melting temperature (avoiding …
the massive increase in viscosity of liquids cooled below their melting temperature (avoiding …
Nearly free surface silanols are the critical molecular moieties that initiate the toxicity of silica particles
Inhalation of silica particles can induce inflammatory lung reactions that lead to silicosis
and/or lung cancer when the particles are biopersistent. This toxic activity of silica dusts is …
and/or lung cancer when the particles are biopersistent. This toxic activity of silica dusts is …
An integrated approach to the study of the interaction between proteins and nanoparticles
F Turci, E Ghibaudi, M Colonna, B Boscolo, I Fenoglio… - Langmuir, 2010 - ACS Publications
The rapid development of nanotechnology has raised some concerns about the effects of
engineered nanoparticles (NPs) on human health and the environment. At the same time …
engineered nanoparticles (NPs) on human health and the environment. At the same time …
Chemical stability and dehydration behavior of a sepiolite/indigo Maya Blue pigment
R Giustetto, O Wahyudi, I Corazzari, F Turci - Applied Clay Science, 2011 - Elsevier
Sepiolite is a fibrous clay mineral which, together with palygorskite, is an end-member of the
palygorskite–sepiolite polysomatic series. Both palygorskite and sepiolite are renowned in …
palygorskite–sepiolite polysomatic series. Both palygorskite and sepiolite are renowned in …
[HTML][HTML] The puzzling issue of silica toxicity: are silanols bridging the gaps between surface states and pathogenicity?
…, K Wegner, M Wyart-Remy, C Ziemann, F Turci - Particle and fibre …, 2019 - Springer
Background Silica continues to represent an intriguing topic of fundamental and applied
research across various scientific fields, from geology to physics, chemistry, cell biology, and …
research across various scientific fields, from geology to physics, chemistry, cell biology, and …
[HTML][HTML] Revisiting the paradigm of silica pathogenicity with synthetic quartz crystals: the role of crystallinity and surface disorder
Background Exposure to some-but not all-quartz particles is associated to silicosis, lung
cancer and autoimmune diseases. What imparts pathogenicity to any single quartz source is …
cancer and autoimmune diseases. What imparts pathogenicity to any single quartz source is …
Markers of oxidative damage of nucleic acids and proteins among workers exposed to TiO2 (nano) particles
…, V Zdimal, Z Fenclova, S Vlckova, F Turci… - Occupational and …, 2016 - oem.bmj.com
Objective The use of nanotechnology is growing enormously and occupational physicians
have an increasing interest in evaluating potential hazards and finding biomarkers of effect …
have an increasing interest in evaluating potential hazards and finding biomarkers of effect …