Dr Carlos Fernandez's Outputs (23)

Development of new silver nanoparticles suitable for materials with antimicrobial properties. (2018)
Journal Article
RUTTKAY-NEDECKY, B., SKALICKOVA, S., KEPINSKA, M., CIHALOVA, K., DOCEKALOVA, M., STANKOVA, M., UHLIROVA, D., FERNANDEZ, C., SOCHOR, J., MILNEROWICZ, H., BEKLOVA, M. and KIZEK, R. 2019. Development of new silver nanoparticles suitable for materials with antimicrobial properties. Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology [online], 19(5), pages 2762-2769. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2019.15867

Silver nanoparticles are the most important nanoparticles in connection with the antimicrobial effect. Nowadays, the green synthesis of various types of nanoparticles is rapid, effective and produce less toxic nanoparticles often with specific proper... Read More about Development of new silver nanoparticles suitable for materials with antimicrobial properties..

Zinc-modified nanotransporter of anticancer drugs for targeted therapy: biophysical analysis. (2018)
Journal Article
SKALICKOVA, S., DOCEKALOVA, M., STANKOVA, M., UHLIROVA, D., RUTTKAY-NEDECKY, B., FERNANDEZ, C., KEPINSKA, M., MILNEROWICZ, H. and KIZEK, R. 2019. Zinc-modified nanotransporter of anticancer drugs for targeted therapy: biophysical analysis. Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology [online], 19(5), pages 2483-2488. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2019.15870

Modern anticancer therapy aims to increase the effectiveness of tumor treatment. The aim of this work was to propose a new nanotransporter for targeted delivery of anthracycline antibiotics, which is characterized by its bioavailability, increased up... Read More about Zinc-modified nanotransporter of anticancer drugs for targeted therapy: biophysical analysis..

In situ atomic-scale oscillation sublimation of magnesium under CO₂ conditions. (2018)
Journal Article
SUN, Y., GUO, J., FERNANDEZ, C., HUANG, J. and PENG, Q. 2019. In situ atomic-scale oscillation sublimation of magnesium under CO2 conditions. Langmuir [online], 35(1), pages 300-305. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.8b03580

Understanding the interactive role between Mg and CO₂ is crucial for many technological applications, including CO₂ storage, melting protection, corrosion resistance, and ceramic welding. Here we report observations of rapid oscillation sublimation o... Read More about In situ atomic-scale oscillation sublimation of magnesium under CO₂ conditions..

Kinetic mechanism for modelling of electrochemical mediatedenzyme reactions and determination of enzyme kinetics parameters. (2018)
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KIRTHIGA, O.M., RAJENDRAN, L. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2018. Kinetic mechanism for modelling of electrochemical mediatedenzyme reactions and determination of enzyme kinetics parameters. Russian journal of electrochmistry [online], 54(11), pages 783-795. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1134/s1023193518110034

The non-steady state current density for reversible electrochemical coupled with a homogeneous enzyme reaction and a constant potential is presented in this manuscript for the first time. The model is based on non-stationary diffusion equations with... Read More about Kinetic mechanism for modelling of electrochemical mediatedenzyme reactions and determination of enzyme kinetics parameters..

A rapid method for the detection of sarcosine using SPIONs/Au/CS/SOX/NPs for prostate cancer sensing. (2018)
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UHLIROVA, D., STANKOVA, M., DOCEKALOVA, M., HOSNEDLOVA, B., KEPINSKA, M., RUTTKAY-NEDECKY, B., RUZICKA, J., FERNANDEZ, C., MILNEROWICZ, H. and KIZEK, R. 2018. A rapid method for the detection of sarcosine using SPIONs/Au/CS/SOX/NPs for prostate cancer sensing. International journal of molecular sciences [online], 19(12), article ID 3722. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19123722

Background: Sarcosine is an amino acid that is formed by methylation of glycine and is present in trace amounts in the body. Increased sarcosine concentrations in blood plasma and urine are manifested in sarcosinemia and in some other diseases such a... Read More about A rapid method for the detection of sarcosine using SPIONs/Au/CS/SOX/NPs for prostate cancer sensing..

A novel endurance prediction method of series connected lithium-ion batteries based on the voltage change rate and iterative calculation. (2018)
Journal Article
WANG, S.-L., TANG, W., FERNANDEZ, C., YU, C.-M., ZOU, C.-Y. and ZHANG, X.-Q. 2018. A novel endurance prediction method of series connected lithium-ion batteries based on the voltage change rate and iterative calculation. Journal of cleaner production [online], 210, pages 43-54. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.10.349

High-power lithium-ion battery packs are widely used in large and medium-sized unmanned aerial vehicles and other fields, but there is a safety hazard problem with the application that needs to be solved. The generation mechanism and prevention measu... Read More about A novel endurance prediction method of series connected lithium-ion batteries based on the voltage change rate and iterative calculation..

Antioxidant activity of silver nanoparticles prepared by green synthesis. (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
RUTTKAY-NEDECKÝ, B., DOČEKALOVÁ, M., HOSNEDLOVÁ, B., UHLÍŘOVÁ, D., STAŃKOVÁ, M., KEPINSKA, M., MILNEROWICZ, H., FERNANDEZ, C., BAROŇ, M., SOCHOR, J., NGUYEN, H.V. and KIZEK, R. 2018. Antioxidant activity of silver nanoparticles prepared by green synthesis. In Proceedings of 10th Nanomaterials international conference 2018 (NANOCON 2018): research and application, 17-19 October 2018, Brno, Czech Republic. Ostrava: Tanger Ltd [online], pages 392-396. Available from: https://www.confer.cz/nanocon/2018/download/189-antioxidant-activity-of-silver-nanoparticles-prepared-by-green-synthesis.pdf

At present, great attention is given to silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), which thanks to its unique properties, such as good electric conductivity, photoelectrochemical activity and antimicrobial activity are widely used. Green synthesis of nanoparticle... Read More about Antioxidant activity of silver nanoparticles prepared by green synthesis..

Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (spions) modified with sarcosine oxidase-enzymatic activity analysis by sds-page. (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
UHLÍŘOVÁ, D., STAŇKOVÁ, M., DOČEKALOVÁ, M., HOSNEDLOVÁ, B., KEPINSKA, M., RUTTKAY-NEDECKÝ, B., RŮŽIČKA, J., FERNANDEZ, C., MILNEROWICZ, H. and KIZEK, R. 2018. Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (spions) modified with sarcosine oxidase-enzymatic activity analysis by sds-page. In Proceedings of 10th Nanomaterials international conference 2018 (NANOCON 2018): research and application, 17-19 October 2018, Brno, Czech Republic. Ostrava: Tanger Ltd [online], pages 360-364. Available from: https://www.confer.cz/nanocon/2018/download/190-superparamagnetic-iron-oxide-nanoparticles-spions-modified-with-sarcosine-oxidase-enzymatic-activity-analysis-by-sds-page.pdf

Sarcosine oxidase (SOX) is an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidative demethylation of sarcosine with the glycine as a product and is physiologically active in human body and other mammals. However prostate cancer cells have a high expression of sarcosin... Read More about Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (spions) modified with sarcosine oxidase-enzymatic activity analysis by sds-page..

Conjugated metallothionein-carbon-doxorubicin nanotransporter for targeted breast cancer therapy. (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
SKALIČKOVÁ, S., KEPINSKA, M., LOFFELMANN, M., UHLÍŘOVÁ, D., GARGULÁK, M., DOČEKALOVÁ, M., HOSNEDLOVÁ, B., RUTTKAY-NEDECKÝ, B., MILNEROWICZ, H., FERNANDEZ, C. and KIZEK, R. 2018. Conjugated metallothionein-carbon-doxorubicin nanotransporter for targeted breast cancer therapy. In Proceedings of 10th Nanomaterials international conference 2018 (NANOCON 2018): research and application, 17-19 October 2018, Brno, Czech Republic. Ostrava: Tanger Ltd [online], pages 342-347. Available from: https://www.confer.cz/nanocon/2018/download/193-metallothionein-fullerene-doxorubicin-nanotransporter-conjugates-for-targeted-breast-cancer-therapy.pdf

Metalothionein (MT) is a polypeptide of molecular weight in the range of 6-10 kDa. MT typically contains 60 to 68 amino acid residues. MT is characterized by its unique content of metal ions as well as its sulfur content. Higher MT levels were observ... Read More about Conjugated metallothionein-carbon-doxorubicin nanotransporter for targeted breast cancer therapy..

A green and template-free synthesis process of superior carbon material with ellipsoidal structure as enhanced material for supercapacitors. (2018)
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SUN, Y., GUO, S., LI, W., PAN, J., FERNANDEZ, C., SENTHIL, R.A. and SUN, X. 2018. A green and template-free synthesis process of superior carbon material with ellipsoidal structure as enhanced material for supercapacitors. Journal of power sources [online], 405, pages 80-88. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2018.10.034

Metal Organic Frameworks or related carbon materials are the ideal materials for supercapacitors due to their high surface area and unique porous structure. Here, we propose a new green and recyclable synthesis method of porous carbon. Aluminum hydro... Read More about A green and template-free synthesis process of superior carbon material with ellipsoidal structure as enhanced material for supercapacitors..

Nanoporous ceramic-poly(ethylene oxide) composite electrolyte for sodium metal battery. (2018)
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SONG, S., DONG, Z., FERNANDEZ, C., WEN, Z., HU, N. and LU, L. 2019. Nanoporous ceramic-poly(ethylene oxide) composite electrolyte for sodium metal battery. Materials letters [online], 236, pages 13-15. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2018.10.059

The exploration of solid polymer electrolytes with both superior ionic conductivity and high mechanical stability for sodium-metal batteries still remains dramatical challenges. Herein, we report a composite electrolyte fabricated by sandwiching nano... Read More about Nanoporous ceramic-poly(ethylene oxide) composite electrolyte for sodium metal battery..

Preparation of 3D spherical Ni/Al LDHs with significantly enhanced electrochemical performance as a superior cathode material for Ni/MH batteries. (2018)
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NIE, Y., LI, W., PAN, J., SENTHIL, R.A., FERNANDEZ, C., KHAN, A., SUN, Y. and LIU, J. 2018. Preparation of 3D spherical Ni/Al LDHs with significantly enhanced electrochemical performance as a superior cathode material for Ni/MH batteries. Electrochimica acta [online], 289, pages 333-341. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2018.09.043

Nickel-based hydroxides with excellent electrochemical performance have been considered as cathode materials for Ni/MH batteries. In this paper, a Ni/Al layered double hydroxides (Ni/Al LDHs) material with three-dimensional (3D) spherical structure i... Read More about Preparation of 3D spherical Ni/Al LDHs with significantly enhanced electrochemical performance as a superior cathode material for Ni/MH batteries..

Carbon nanomaterials for targeted cancer therapy drugs: a critical review. (2018)
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HOSNEDLOVA, B., KEPINSKA, M., FERNANDEZ, C., PENG, Q., RUTTKAY-NEDECKY, B., MILNEROWICZ, H. and KIZEK, R. 2019. Carbon nanomaterials for targeted cancer therapy drugs: a critical review. Chemical record [online], 19(2-3), pages 502-522. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/tcr.201800038

Cancer represents one of the main causes of human death in developed countries. Most current therapies, unfortunately, carry a number of side effects, such as toxicity and damage to healthy cells, as well as the risk of resistance and recurrence. The... Read More about Carbon nanomaterials for targeted cancer therapy drugs: a critical review..

Ruthenium oxide-carbon-based nanofiller-reinforced conducting polymer nanocomposites and their supercapacitor applications. (2018)
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ATES, M. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2019. Ruthenium oxide-carbon-based nanofiller-reinforced conducting polymer nanocomposites and their supercapacitor applications. Polymer bulletin [online], 76(5), pages 2601-2619. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-018-2492-x

In this review article, we have presented for the first time the new applications of supercapacitor technologies and working principles of the family of RuO2-carbon-based nanofiller-reinforced conducting polymer nanocomposites. Our review focuses on... Read More about Ruthenium oxide-carbon-based nanofiller-reinforced conducting polymer nanocomposites and their supercapacitor applications..

Unique corrosion resistance of ultrahigh pressure Mg-25Al binary alloys. (2018)
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FENG, J., LI, H., DENG, K., FERNANDEZ, C., ZHANG, Q. and PENG, Q. 2018. Unique corrosion resistance of ultrahigh pressure Mg-25Al binary alloys. Corrosion science [online], 143, pages 229-239. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.corsci.2018.08.013

Differing from as-cast and solid-solution alloys with coarse eutectic phases (Mg17Al12), a single-phase structure is attained in Mg-25wt.%Al alloy after ultrahigh-pressure solid-solution (USS, 800 oC, 4GPa). This USSed Mg-25wt.%Al sample exhibits a p... Read More about Unique corrosion resistance of ultrahigh pressure Mg-25Al binary alloys..

In-situ atomic-scale phase transformation of Mg under hydrogen conditions. (2018)
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PENG, Q., SUN, Y., GE, B., FENG, J., GUO, J., FERNANDEZ, C. and HUANG, J. 2018. In-situ atomic-scale phase transformation of Mg under hydrogen conditions. Journal of physical chemistry C [online], 122(34), pages 19532-19539. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.8b04694

Magnesium hydrogenation issue poses a serious obstacle to designing strong and reliable structural materials, as well as offering a safe alternative for hydrogen applications. Understanding phase transformation of magnesium under hydrogen gas plays a... Read More about In-situ atomic-scale phase transformation of Mg under hydrogen conditions..

Open circuit voltage and state of charge relationship functional optimization for the working state monitoring of the aerial lithium-ion battery pack. (2018)
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WANG, S.-L., FERNANDEZ, C., ZOU, C.-Y., YU, C.-M., LI, X.-X., PEI, S.-J. and XIE, W. 2018. Open circuit voltage and state of charge relationship functional optimization for the working state monitoring of the aerial lithium-ion battery pack. Journal of cleaner production [online], 198, pages 1090-1104. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.07.030

The aerial lithium-ion battery pack works differently from the usual battery packs, the working characteristic of which is intermittent supplement charge and instantaneous large current discharge. An adaptive state of charge estimation method combine... Read More about Open circuit voltage and state of charge relationship functional optimization for the working state monitoring of the aerial lithium-ion battery pack..

Surface plasmon enhanced ethylene glycol electrooxidation based on hollow platinum-silver nanodendrites structures. (2018)
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XU, H., SONG, P., FERNANDEZ, C., WANG, J., SHIRAISHI, Y., WANG, C. and DU, Y. 2018. Surface plasmon enhanced ethylene glycol electrooxidation based on hollow platinum-silver nanodendrites structures. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers [online], 91, pages 316-322. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtice.2018.05.036

The surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect on noble metals to convert solar energy into chemical has attracted a lot of interest. However, the lack of highly efficient photocatalysts is still the forbidden obstacle as well as their large-scale develo... Read More about Surface plasmon enhanced ethylene glycol electrooxidation based on hollow platinum-silver nanodendrites structures..

The parameter identification method study of the splice equivalent circuit model for the aerial lithium-ion battery pack. (2018)
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WANG, S., FERNANDEZ, C., LIU, X., SU, J. and XIE, Y. 2018. The parameter identification method study of the splice equivalent circuit model for the aerial lithium-ion battery pack. Measurement and control [online], 51(5-6), pages 125-137. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/0020294018770930

According to the special condition expression of the aerial lithium-ion battery pack, a novel targeted equivalent model (Splice-Equivalent Circuit Model) is proposed and constructed. The Splice-Equivalent Circuit Model achieves the accurate mathemati... Read More about The parameter identification method study of the splice equivalent circuit model for the aerial lithium-ion battery pack..

Application of graphene nanoplatelets and graphene magnetite for the removal of emulsified oil from produced water. (2018)
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CHACRA, L.A., SABRI, M.A., IBRAHIM, T.H., KHAMIS, M.I., HAMDAN, N.M., AL-ASHEH, S., ALREFAI, M. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2018. Application of graphene nanoplatelets and graphene magnetite for the removal of emulsified oil from produced water. Journal of environmental chemical engineering [online], 6(2), pages 3018-3033. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2018.04.060

Graphene and its magnetite derivative were used as adsorbents for removal of emulsified oil from produced water. The experimental parameters for maximum emulsified oil removal efficiency and effective regeneration of these adsorbents were determined.... Read More about Application of graphene nanoplatelets and graphene magnetite for the removal of emulsified oil from produced water..