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Scientists have found a way to make antibacterial silver nanoparticles
They say their method, published in AIP Advances
is a simple and more sustainable way to make the useful materials
Silver-based particles on the scale of nanometres – or silver nanoparticles – are used in medicines
and are the subject of a lot of excitement from nanotechnologists
They have properties that make them easy to manipulate and work with in nanotechnology research
and they also have high antibacterial activity
“Silver nanoparticles are responsible for disrupting the cell membrane structure
which can generate reactive oxygen species used for inhibiting bacterial growth,” says lead author Kamran Alam
Researchers have been hunting for ways to make silver nanoparticles more easily
Alam and colleagues found that store-bought goji berries did the trick
“Goji berries are easily and locally available in the botanic garden and are rich in bioactive compounds that have natural reducing and stabilising agents
eliminating the need for additional capping agents during processing,” says Alam
then ground them up and filtered them to get an extract filled with the reducing and stabilising agents needed to make silver nanoparticles
which reacted with the goji berry solution and produced silver nanoparticles
“This is a simple and straightforward synthesis method which does not need additional chemicals or complex equipment and can be scaled up for industrial applications,” says Alam
The team showed that their nanoparticles could work against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria
they’re planning to see precisely how well the goji berry nanoparticles work against bacteria
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One of the most common results of having diabetes is foot amputation: a quarter of the hospital admissions among diabetics are for the foot lesions and
The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS)
is an organization dedicated to preventing limb loss and amputations, which it does through a combination of research
Now it’s adding technology into the mix through a partnership with Silverberry Health, a company that leverages AI to achieve better health outcomes. The collaboration, which was announced on Monday, will integrate Silverberry’s AI capabilities with ALPS’ network
thereby enhancing care for diabetes patients and those at high risk for foot ulcers and amputations
Silverberry leverages Generative AI to simulate and predict user behavior; design interventions to maximize engagement; summarize the doctor’s visit for the patient; and to provide an app for the patient to do a self-assessment of their learning and ask questions from AI
With its precision health platform, the company incorporate DNA testing and assessment for personalized health assessment and recommendations, while its flagship product, Pingoo.AI
is an AI Health companion that answers medical questions with text
ALPS’ members will gain free access to Silverberry’s AI Knowledge Portal
a resource for staying up-to-date with the latest studies and research in the field of diabetes and limb preservation
the collaboration includes incentives for the use of Silverberry’s Ambient AI technology
which are structured documentation method used by healthcare providers to record patient information in their charts so they can assess
while also communicating with other health professionals.
The aim of the partnership is to improve patient care for those at risk of limb complications, integrating technology with specialized medical knowledge. ALPS members can go here and fill out the form for free access
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“Silverberry’s technology is specifically designed to maximize the benefits of AI for medical knowledge extraction
making this advanced information easily accessible to physicians to support them in their decision-making processes.”
This follows the launch of initiative from the American Diabetes Association from called the Amputation Prevention Alliance, designed to address the challenge of preventable amputation
a care management company that is looking to eradicate diabetic foot ulcers.
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The big winners of a citywide portable public washrooms pilot project are seniors and children who are being forced to walk long distances to access toilets, says one city councillor.
Several temporary washrooms were installed at locations including at the Coliseum, Commonwealth Stadium and downtown as well as one on the south end in Silver Berry Park, north of 23 Avenue between 34 Street and 17 Street.
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On Edmonton Eskimos game days, several additional washrooms were installed around the stadium as well.
The temporary washrooms mark an expansion of the public washroom pilot project that ran in the spring and summer months of 2017. The pilot project wraps up this October.
Silver Berry Park’s temporary toilets were installed after numerous local requests for facilities.
The once washroom-less hub for seniors and young families required park-goers to walk up to one kilometre during the day to use the facilities at home, said Ward 12 Coun. Moe Banga.
“Going and coming all day doesn’t sit well with their age and their walking ability,” Banga said.
The park’s playground is used by children in the area, and is also used for hosting a number of seniors’ functions as well, he said.
Banga hopes the washroom returns to Silver Berry Park in future years.
Ward 6 Coun. Scott McKeen said he hasn’t heard any response to the downtown washrooms so far.
McKeen added that the answer to where the washrooms should go was fairly intuitive — what the city could consider testing for instead was washroom technology.
“I don’t know if figuring out the locations is a complicated riddle,” he said.
McKeen said he’d suggest the city look into alternatives other than porta-potties, which could include pop-up toilets used in Europe, or the stainless steel standalone outdoor washrooms made by companies such as Oregon-based Portland Loo.
Findings of the temporary washroom pilot will be used to inform a citywide public washroom strategy.
A report on the city’s public washrooms pilot project is due at city council’s community services committee next March.
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When and where to make use of all types of Berries
Pokémon Go Berries are one of many types of items you can collect as you roam around the real-world
and one of the few you can employ as you encounter wild creatures
making them easier to catch or giving you other helpful bonuses
Berries also increase motivation for creatures currently placed in a Gym, and can be used to feed your Buddy Pokémon
There are a few different methods for how to get Berries in Pokémon Go
You can get Berries from the same method as most other encounter items - by spinning PokéStops - with the chance of a Berry or two being handed to you
They're not as common as Poké Balls
and amongst the Poké Balls and curatives you should receive a small quantity over time
You'll also get Berries from certain level up rewards, and from completing certain Field and Special Research tasks. Additionally, Pinap Berries are a possible reward from opening Gifts
Silver Pinap Berries are the rarest of all, and can only be obtained by completing certain Research Tasks and from weekly Adventure Sync rewards
there are a few different ways to use Berries in Pokémon Go:
Berries can't heal your Pokémon while fighting against a Gym
but they can raise the motivation of a creature defending one
and you can even use Berries on your Gym Pokémon remotely (with a reduced potency)
To raise your Pokémon's motivation at a Gym
go into that Gym's menu and tap on your Pokémon
then the Berry Symbol on the bottom left-hand corner of the screen
You can also give a Berry to Pokémon placed by other trainers
Golden Razz Berries will always completely fill a defending Pokémon's motivation
You can feed your Buddy Pokémon either Berries or Poffins to earn hearts and raise your friendship level with them
tap its picture beside yours in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen
You can give them a Berry without using AR by tapping 'Quick Treat'
Tap the Berry you wish to give to your Buddy
Any type of Berry can be used to feed your Buddy
but both Golden Razz Berries and Silver Pinap Berries will completely fill your Buddy's treat bar
To use Berries while catching a Pokémon
press the icon on the bottom left corner of the screen
giving you a list of your available Berries
a Berry icon will hover above the Pokémon to show the effect is currently in use
the Berry and its effect will then disappear
While you can follow it up with another Berry
So you can't double-up on the effects of a Razz Berry and Nanab Berry
Each Berry has a different use during encounters
and a few caveats on how their effects work
Introduced as part of the Gen 2 update
Nanab Berries slow a wild Pokémon's movements
With creatures exhibiting new encounter behaviours that make them harder to land Poké Balls - as well as the usual ability to leap and attack
making them temporarily invulnerable - these make a creature's movements easier to read and predict
We recommend using them on creatures when you need to land as few balls as possible - such as when your stock of Poké Balls are low and as such
are at a premium - or to help you learn Pokémon behaviours for the first time
this Berry can be used to feed your Buddy and increase the motivation of one of your creatures held in a Gym
and will be as potent as Pinap and standard Razz Berries
Also introduced as part of the Gen 2 update, Pinap Berries will double the amount of Candy you receive if your next catch attempt succeeds
That last part is particularly crucial; the doubling effect appears to only work if you successfully capture the Pokémon with the Poké Ball that immediately follows the Berry
As such, you'll want to ensure the Berry doesn't go to waste by trying to get a Nice, Great or Excellent catch
The Silver Pinap Berry combines the effects of both a Razz Berry and a Pinap Berry
making the Pokémon you use it on easier to catch
It's best to save this Berry for rare Pokémon you really want to catch that you either want to evolve soon
If you fail to catch with the effects of a Pinap or Silver Pinap Berry, you can always follow it up with another to reinstate the temporarily effect again. The effort can be worth it, especially if you are encountering a rare Pokémon where Candy is at a premium
these Berries can be used to feed your Buddy and increase the motivation of one of your creatures held in a Gym
and will be as potent as Nanab and standard Razz Berries
If you've played Pokémon Go since the game's summer 2016 debut
the Razz Berry should be fairly familiar by now
By feeding Razz Berries to a wild Pokémon
The potency of the Razz Berry isn't certain, but it's thought to increase your chances by a few percent. Having higher quality balls - such as Great and Ultra Balls - increase your chances even more, but combine these with a Razz Berry - as well as any elemental Catch Bonuses from Medals - to give you the best possible chance of a capture
the effect of Razz Berries do not stack and will disappear if your next capture is unsuccessful
so make sure you keep piling them with each throw to ensure you chances of capture remain high
The standard Razz Berry is as potent as a Nanab and Pinap Berry
The Golden Razz Berry performs the same basic use of a Razz Berry
Using one greatly increases your chances of capturing a Pokémon
so should be saved for Pokémon you really want to get
and will replenish a defending Gym Pokémon's motivation metre in its entirety (even remotely) - the only Berry to do so from a single use
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“What is there to see on nature trails this month?”
Wildflowers have all but disappeared (some weedy species still muster on)
while autumn leaves slowly begin their descent
My best advice is: Look for seed pods and seeds
Some flowers bear their seeds within berries (false lily-of-the-valley)
while other flowers (fawn lily) produce a pod with seeds inside
In the case of silverberry (Elaeagnus commutata)
a distinctive native plant also known as wolf willow or silverbush
the seed itself is arguably the most interesting feature
this shrub with fuzzy silver leaves and silver olive-like drupes is the source of big
beautiful ovoid seeds (up to 12 mm long) with dark and light stripes
once much sought-after by interior and prairie First Nations for use in seed jewelry
Necklaces and bracelets made with seeds often included tiny white seed beads for contrast
a famine food) was boiled to remove the flesh
Before Europeans introduced glass trade beads to native groups
chokecherry seeds were also popular for jewelry
Silverberry grows south from Alaska and the Yukon
Landscapers love this hardy deciduous perennial for its fragrant yellow flowers
Silverberry provides excellent cover and food for birds and mammals
Contact Christine by email at: wildernesswest@shaw.ca
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it seems appropriate to talk about an autumn fruit
but rather an invasive small tree with the common name "autumn olive" due to the time of year it ripens
I worry about over-foraging native plants because we are in the middle of a biodiversity crisis
By foraging for food we don’t really need to survive
we might be decreasing the chance that native plants like chokecherries or sweet fern have of surviving
We might also be robbing local wildlife of food
And the great thing is that it is a really nutritious and delicious wild edible berry
Autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) is native to eastern Asia and was first introduced to the United States in 1830 as an ornamental plant
It was used to help control erosion along highways
and to provide habitat for wildlife (despite warnings about the negative impact this species has on native species)
It is now common in the eastern United States and might even be the most common wild edible fruit around here
If you don’t know where to find autumn olives
You want to look for a thicket-forming bush
usually along roadsides (that’s where they are at my house)
The leaves are elliptical with distinct silver scales on their undersides
autumn olives have pea-sized berries that are ripening to a bright red coated with silver or brownish dots
One of my bushes was loaded with berries a week or so ago
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My most selfish reason is that they are easy to harvest
prolific (a single autumn olive bush can yield several pounds of fruit)
and even fruit leather without bothering to strain out the seeds
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Another reason to harvest as many autumn olive berries as possible is to help halt their spread
Autumn olives tend to colonize areas with poor soil
They are one of the few non-leguminous (bean family) nitrogen fixers
This means they can grow in nitrogen-poor soil because their roots work with bacteria to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere and convert it into nitrates
one of the main ingredients in most fertilizers
This can be a good thing in that it enriches the soil– most plants can’t fix nitrogen
autumn olives tend to outcompete most native plants
forming a monoculture that excludes native species
Monocultures (strips of just autumn olives) are the opposite of biodiverse
I plan to cut down or pull out all traces of autumn olive next spring or early summer
I’ve waited too long to cut them down this year
Cutting after the fruit has set most likely increases the risk of seeds spreading and germinating
I definitely plan on visiting my local orchards to pick apples soon
But I’m going to add autumn olive picking to my fall line-up
This gives me an excuse to get out and explore
and this is one wild fruit I have no hesitation about over-harvesting
Susan Pike, a researcher and an environmental sciences and biology teacher at Dover High School, welcomes your ideas for future column topics. Send your photos and observations to spike3116@gmail.com. Read more of her Nature News columns online at Seacoastonline.com and pikes-hikes.com
I eagerly parted with $6 to make it mine, an investment that is already paying off. Staring intently through the eyepiece at magnified flower petals and fly wings has offered insights that reach beyond the intricate designs of the natural world.
A basic model layered with dust and no automated mechanisms the microscope cleaned up nicely. As best as I can tell, it is a toy version made in Japan likely dating back to the 1960s, maybe earlier, based on Google searches and similar products advertised on eBay and Etsy.
The kit included one prepared slide, a specimen titled "Silver berry scaly hair" and two blank glass slides. Silverberry is a shrub common to Asia with versions also found in North America. Its leaves have fuzzy silver-grey scales.
With the natural eye, the silverberry slide looks like a glass rectangle with a sprinkle of colored sanding sugar, the kind one might use to decorate cookies. The microscope augments the view to reveal bright pink and blue starbursts. (Prepared samples are often stained to increase the visibility.)
Over the weekend we experimented with other objects: bugs, strands of human hair, wildflower petals and stems. Each time it took some finessing to get the mirror at the base of the scope to perfectly illuminate the field of view. Too little light kept the image obscured. Too much light overtook depth and detail.
With one eye squeezed closed and the other gazing into the eyepiece, our 10-year-old oohed and ahhed when she discovered the flower stem we'd sectioned and mounted contained an assembly line of water droplets clinging to the inner edge, backdropped by the bright green of the plant's new growth.
For her school's science fair earlier this year, she'd studied how plants move water from their roots to their leaves through capillary action and transpiration. And here it was, in real time, before her very eyes. This spring she chronicled the outward signs of how dyed water travels through a flower. This time, she enjoyed a different view.
In less than a week, this small, black microscope has already brought us more than just science lessons. It's helped us focus on the things that keep our family rooted.
There are days when refereeing fights between children, managing hectic schedules and surviving on too little sleep cloud my view to the things that matter most.
This $6 microscope has reminded me to look closely at what's in front of me, to search for the light, refocus and deliberately bring clarity to the important things in life.
Elbow to elbow at our dinner table taking turns peering down into the newly seen, it's not the discovery of water droplets adhering to a stem or the delicate lacing of a fly's wings that have struck me most.
Instead, it is a reminder that there is power in slowing down, that a change in perspective is worth pursuing.
In taking a break from our usual days spent zooming between chores, appointments, camps and work our focus shifted to our togetherness and to the joy of sharing individual observations — a magnification of the whimsical scientific inquiry we'd indulged.
Turning the microscope's adjustment knob as we flipped through its three lenses allowed us to see things we'd otherwise have missed.
Its time-worn packaging promises "precision tested optics," and I'd say it delivered, easily worth every penny.
Jill Burke is a longtime Alaska journalist writing from the center of a busy family life. Her father swore by "Burke's Law No. 1 — never take no for an answer." Meaning, don't give up in the face of adversity. The lesson stuck. Share your ideas with her at jill@alaskadispatch.com, on Facebook or on Twitter.
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the latest style she has adopted features silver corkscrew curls
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actress Halle Berry issued a self-described “subtle Tuesday serve” to her 8.4 million Instagram followers earlier this week
the Monster’s Ball actress shared a photo of herself in an absolutely stunning gown
Berry struck a pose and captured a full-body selfie in the silky silver dress
which featured a thigh-high slit practically to the waistline
particularly the one leg that peeked out from underneath the garment
which featured a cowl neckline and spaghetti straps
She appeared to be sporting minimal makeup and wore her hair loose
The 56-year-old actress’s casual snap of her extravagant look racked up more then 222,000 likes in less than 24 hours and there was a ton of positive feedback in the comments section
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Different approaches have been developed for the synthesis of various nanostructured materials with unique morphologies
This study demonstrated the photocatalytic and antimicrobial abilities of silver-loaded zinc oxide nanocomposites (Ag@ZnO NCs)
ZnO with a unique mesoporous ellipsoidal morphology in the size range of 0.59 ± 0.11 × 0.33 ± 0.09 µm (length × width) was synthesized using aqueous precipitation in a mild hydrothermal condition (80 °C) with the aqueous fruit extract of goji berry (GB) (as an additive) and calcined in air at 200 °C/2 h and 250 °C/3 h
Powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) revealed the formation of a hexagonal phase of the wurtzite (WZ) structure
The average crystallite size of ZnO was 23.74 ± 4.9 nm as calculated using Debye–Scherrer’s equation
It also possesses higher thermal stability with the surface area
different mesoporous Ag@ZnO NCs loaded with face-centered cubic (fcc) silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) in the range of 90–160 nm were synthesized by GB extract as a reducing and capping agent on the surface of ZnO after calcination in air
The immobilization of Ag NPs was confirmed by XRD
field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM)
FE-transmission electron microscopy (FE-TEM)
and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS)
It was found that Ag0.2@ZnO NC (0.2 wt% of Ag) showed excellent photocatalytic degradation of both methylene blue (MB) (cationic) and congo red (CR) (anionic) dyes under simulated solar irradiation
The photocatalytic degradation of 99.3 ± 0.35% MB and 98.5 ± 1.3% CR occurred in 90 and 55 min
these NCs also showed broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
The mechanistic concept of generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) by electron and hole charge (e‾/h+) carriers seems to be responsible for the photocatalytic degradation of commercial dyes and antibacterial activities by Ag@ZnO NCs
these silver-loaded mesoporous ellipsoidal ZnO NCs are promising candidates as photocatalysts for industrial/wastewater treatment as well as in antimicrobial therapeutics
Eco-friendly and sustainable materials of plant/fruit extracts as additives can also direct the formation of different nanostructured morphologies of ZnO
which is an underexplored and emerging field of research
we demonstrated the use of fruit extract as an additive for ZnO formation and as a reducing and stabilizing agent for the formation of Ag NPs on Ag@ZnO NCs
This methodology was used to synthesize unique mesoporous ellipsoidal semiconductor particles of zinc oxide (ZnO) using GB extract as an additive in a simple precipitation method
and silver nanoparticles-loaded on ZnO (Ag@ZnO NCs) to form metal/semiconductor nanocomposites using the aqueous fruit extract of goji berries (GB) as a reducing and stabilizing agent
ZnO and Ag@ZnO NCs with different silver concentrations have been evaluated for their photocatalytic activity against both anionic and cationic dyes and antibacterial activity against Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and -negative (Escherichia coli) bacteria
99%) was purchased from Sigma-Aldrich (USA)
Zinc nitrate hexahydrate (extra pure grade)
and congo red (CR) were purchased from Duksan Pure Chemicals Co.
Ampicillin sodium salt was bought from Daejung Chemicals & Metals Co.
Dried goji berries (Lycium barbarum L.) were purchased from Yeongcheon medicinal herb market (Yeongcheon
Microorganisms Escherichia coli (KCTC 2571) and Staphylococcus aureus (KCTC 3881) were obtained from the Korean Collection for Type Cultures (Jeongeup
Muller–Hinton (MH) broth medium and agar were purchased from Becton
Deionized water was collected using a Milli-Q direct water purification system (Merck Millipore) and used to prepare all solutions
the dried GBs were chopped into small pieces and then excellently ground into a coarse powder in a mortar pestle
The aqueous extract was prepared by heating 5.0 g of GB powder in 100 mL of deionized water taken in a 250 mL Erlenmeyer flask and allowed to boil with stirring at 100 °C for 15 min
the solution was cooled to room temperature and centrifuged at 4000 rpm for 10 min
1 filter paper to obtain a clarified solution of GB extract
the aqueous GB extract was stored in the refrigerator at 4 °C for the preparation of metal nanoparticles and metal/semiconductor nanocomposites
8.0 g zinc nitrate hexahydrate was dissolved in 100 mL deionized water and stirred at room temperature for 5 min
30 mL of freshly prepared GB extract solution was added
and the pH of the solution was adjusted to 9.0 with the dropwise addition of aqueous NH4OH
The resultant mixture was continuously stirred under a mild hydrothermal condition of 80 °C for 24 h
The obtained yellow precipitate was collected by centrifugation at 4000 rpm for 15 min and washed twice with deionized water
The as-prepared zinc oxide (ZnO) particles were dried in a vacuum oven at 60 °C overnight
followed by calcination at 200 °C/2 h and 250 °C /3 h in air and stored in an airtight amber vial
Schematic diagram of the synthesis of ZnO and Ag@ZnO NCs
The thermal stability of nanocomposites was analyzed by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) from room temperature to 800 °C at a heating rate of 20 °C/min in a nitrogen atmosphere
Photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy was performed using the HORIBA Scientific Raman system and analyzed with LabSpec 6 software
A 325 nm air-cooled He-Cd laser power at 50 mW with Syncerity CCD detector was used and detected with 10 × objective in the wavelength range of 340–1050 nm
Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) surface area (SBET)
Barrett–Joyner–Halenda (BJH) pore size distribution and pore volume of samples were analyzed using a Micromeritics 3Flex adsorption analyzer (Norcross
The photocatalytic degradation of dyes was evaluated using a Shimadzu UV-2600 dual-beam UV–Vis spectrophotometer (Kyoto
The photocatalytic degradation of dyes (MB and CR) by ZnO and Ag@ZnO NCs as photocatalysts was assessed by the decolorization of dye solutions with the initial concentrations of 10 mg/L MB or 20 mg/L CR under simulated solar light irradiation using Ultra-Vitalux lamp (300 W) (Osram GmbH)
0.1% (w/v) of ZnO and various Ag@ZnO NCs were taken as photocatalysts and added to 100 mL of aqueous dye solutions under continuous stirring
the dye solution with photocatalyst was incubated at room temperature in the dark for 30 min to reach adsorption–desorption equilibrium
The distance between the lamp and the dye solution was kept at 10 cm
and the samples were taken periodically and centrifuged at 12,000 rpm for 10 min to remove the nanocomposites from the dye solutions
The maximum absorbance (λmax) of the supernatant dye solution was analyzed by a dual-beam UV–Vis spectrophotometer to quantify the concentrations of MB and CR dyes at 663 and 498 nm
The rate of degradation of dyes was calculated by the percentage of the concentration of dye that remained after a specific time over the initial dye concentration
aureus were obtained by inoculating the MH broth with the pure single colonies of bacteria
the MH agar plates were spread-plated with pure bacterial suspensions
and the agar wells were made using a sterile cork borer with a diameter of 8 mm
Different Ag@ZnO NCs and ZnO (2 mg; 40 mg/mL) were loaded into the wells
and the plates were incubated at 37 °C for 16 h
The development of the zone of inhibitions (ZOIs) around the ZnO and Ag@ZnO NCs loaded wells was measured and recorded
The FWHM and crystallite size are inversely proportional; therefore
the increase in the size of Ag NPs results in the formation of larger NCs
These Ag NPs formed on the surface of ZnO were in the size of 25.65 ± 5.0
and 33.32 ± 4.21 nm in diameter for Ag0.2@ZnO
The intensity of Ag NPs peaks increases with the increase in the silver content of NCs
which is due to the increase in the number of Ag NPs on the surface of ZnO
(a–d) Dynamic light scattering of particle size distribution and (e–h) zeta potentials of ZnO
and (g,h) Ag0.8@ZnO NCs (scale bar 5 µm (left) and 1 µm (right))
and (d) Ag0.8@ZnO NCs (inset table with elemental composition)
and the inset shows their corresponding SAED image
Figure 7 shows the HAADF-STEM image of the Ag0.2@ZnO NC and its corresponding elemental composition (Zn-K, Zn-L, O-K, Ag-K, and Ag-L) by STEM-EDX mapping. These images confirm the successful embedment of Ag NPs on the surface of ZnO.
(a) HAADF-STEM image and EDX maps of (b) Zn-K
(a) TG analysis curve and (b) PL spectra of ZnO and Ag@ZnO NCs
Ag0.8@ZnO NCs exhibited the lowest PL intensity as that of Ag0.4@ZnO NC because excess addition of silver as Ag NPs in Ag0.8@ZnO NC was unfavorable for charge separation
The N2 adsorption–desorption isotherm of ZnO and Ag0.2@ZnO NC
and (b) pore size distribution and (c) schematic diagram illustrating the photocatalytic degradation of MB and CR dyes by Ag@ZnO NCs
The increase of silver amount on the surface of ZnO decreases the photocatalytic degradation efficiency
The decrease in the photocatalytic degradation by Ag0.4@ZnO and Ag0.8@ZnO NCs could be due to the hindrance in the absorption of light by the excess of Ag NPs
UV–Vis absorbance spectra of the photocatalytic degradation of MB (a) and CR (b)
The plot of Ct/C0 against time in the degradation of MB (c) and CR (d)
The degradation percentage of MB (e) and CR (f) against time by Ag0.2@ZnO NC
Regeneration of photocatalyst after every reaction was done by collecting the catalyst by centrifugation
The photocatalytic activity of Ag0.2@ZnO NC remains intact for both MB and CR degradation for up to five adsorption/desorption cycles under selected conditions
There was only an indiscernible decrease of about 8.1% in the photocatalytic degradation of MB
there was a significant decrease of about 33% in the degradation of CR (Supplementary Fig
the recycling results reflect the commendable stability of both Ag NPs and ZnO structures in the Ag0.2@ZnO NC for the degradation of cationic dyes for wastewater treatment
Antibacterial activity showing ZOIs for (a) ZnO
and (e) ampicillin (positive control) against E
The synthesis of zinc oxide particles (ZnO) by direct precipitation method using goji berry extract as an additive and subsequent calcination in air promoted the formation of mesoporous ellipsoidal morphology with 0.59 µm (length)
and 0.33 µm (width) was found to be hexagonal wurtzite crystal structure
The formation of silver nanoparticles on the surface of ZnO in the formation of Ag@ZnO nanocomposites using the GB extract provides a method of synthesizing highly porous metal/semiconductor NCs
The presence of polyphenols in the GB extract acts as both reducing and capping/stabilizing agents in preparing nanoparticles and/or nanocomposites
The as-prepared Ag@ZnO NCs were characterized by several techniques
and SEM–EDX and TEM micrographs confirmed the formation of Ag NPs on the surface of ZnO
The photocatalytic activity of Ag0.2@ZnO nanocomposite towards both MB and CR degradation in an aqueous medium was found to be higher than that of ZnO and other Ag@ZnO NCs at room temperature
Ag0.2@ZnO NC was photostable and reusable for cationic dyes even after five adsorption/desorption cycles
The presence of Ag on the surface of ZnO promotes the separation of photogenerated charge carriers and enhances photocatalytic degradation of pollutants
they also showed good antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli
the photocatalytic and antibacterial activity of Ag0.2@ZnO were remarkably improved due to the generation of abundant ROS than that of ZnO particles and other Ag@ZnO NCs
This novel methodology utilizes fruit extract as a sustainable and eco-friendly additive to form the unique morphology of semiconductor particles
and as a reducing/stabilizing agent to form metal nanoparticles to prepare metal/semiconductor nanocomposites for wastewater treatment by photocatalysis and antimicrobial therapeutics
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I recently visited Knott’s Berry Farm for the first time as part of a Southern California theme park marathon
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Knott’s Berry Farm’s coaster roster isn’t groundbreaking
But ranking them was more difficult than I expected
this is my personal ranking of Knott’s Berry Farm’s roller coasters
Earning the last spot on this list is nothing to be ashamed of
All seven of the Knott’s coasters that I rode offered something unique
the family-friendly Pony Express was my first motorbike-style coaster
The seating position significantly enhancesd what would be a rather vanilla figure-eight layout with a relatively gentle (compared to Xcelerator) 0-38 mph launch
The themed trains and the tunnel at the end of the coaster were nice touches
I definitely would have ridden Pony Express a second (or third) time
(I can’t help but scream the name in my head when I see the “!”) is another family-friendly coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm
it weaves through the Fiesta Village area of the park
It was my first Zierer “Tivoli” coaster model
15-car train meanders through the 2,600+ feet of track with this ominous roar that I wasn’t expecting from such a small(ish) coaster
For those who don’t like steep drops or sudden turns
The stretched-out train is limited in the maneuvers it can make
was the track “threading” Montezooma’s Revenge’s loop (see below for a photo)
Our train was timed nearly perfectly so that we passed through the loop as a Montezooma’s Revenge train flipped overhead
gets extra points for a relatively well themed queue and station
Montezooma’s Revenge is the oldest coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm
The increasingly rare Schwarzkopf shuttle loop model is nestled within the Fiesta Village section of the park
One of three launched coasters at Knott’s Berry Farm
Montezooma’s Revenge is smack dab in the middle of the launch intensity spectrum of Pony Express to Xcelerator
It’s forceful but a great stepping stone for coaster enthusiasts who are working their way toward Xcelerator
the brief moments of floater air on both of the spikes were highlights
you can’t beat the lap bar-only restraints
Knott’s seems to be taking good care of this gem
I hope it remains a staple at the park for many years to come
Even before my visit to Knott’s Berry Farm
I passed a piece of the coaster (likely from the vertical loop) on the interstate outside of Memphis
The section of track was en route to California
likely from the B&M track fabrication plant in Batavia
I was hoping I would someday see the rest of the coaster
I’m a sucker for roller coasters squeezed into small spaces that prove “if there’s a will
there’s a way.” I think that’s why I found ranking Knott’s coasters so challenging
So many of them are creatively weaved into the park’s existing infrastructure
I didn’t expect Silver Bullet to be as forceful as it was
The over-banked turn following the vertical loop was a surprisingly fun element
I also enjoyed the two snappy corkscrews at the end of the ride
I loved how visible the coaster was from inside and outside of the park
From the cobra roll that towers over the park entrance to the twisted mess of steel above the small lake
there are plenty of vantage points for onlookers
GhostRider is arguably the most popular ride at Knott’s Berry Farm
Between its location near the front of the park and the nearly 3-minute ride time
it maintains a long line throughout the day
which crawled at a snail’s pace (and that is a generous comparison)
but after three full days of walking around theme parks
The coaster’s compact layout actually leaves the park’s boundaries
which parallels the park’s entrance plaza
The nighttime ride wasn’t pitch-black
but I had a hard time bracing for whatever element was ahead
And since Great Coasters International refurbished the ride in 2015 and 2016
The new Millennium Flyer trains race through the coaster’s dense structure with more “head-chopper” moments than I could count
I don’t normally “gray out” on roller coasters
Intimidator 305 at Kings Dominion is one of a few that comes to mind
But something about Xcelerator gave me fairly intense tunnel vision
That confirmed my suspicion that Xcelerator is an incredible Intamin launched coaster
The 0-82 mph launch in 2.3 seconds was exhilarating — by far one of the most intense I’ve experienced
The view from the pinnacle of the 20-story top hat element was short but mesmerizing
The two over-banked turns that followed were where the tunnel vision set in
Xcelerator is a can’t-miss coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm
Ride it as soon as you can as it typically only operates with one train
I’m fascinated by large coasters that are crammed into small plots of land
HangTime occupies a space formerly occupied by a Vekoma boomerang
Yet you’d never know it while your train is careening through the coaster’s nearly 2,200 feet of track at 57 mph
The coaster’s teal blue track nearly blended in with the clear sky on my visit
The vertical lift towers 15 stories above the Boardwalk area of the park
beyond-vertical drop is one of the steepest I’ve ever experienced
The pause at the edge of the drop brought out the whitest of whites in my knuckles
The negative-g stall loop was funky and fresh — unlike any other inversion I’ve experienced in recent memory
But the fact that coaster manufacturer Gerstlauer was able to do so much with such little real estate is an impressive feat
I hope we see more of these “Infinity Coaster” models in the U.S
The coaster also gets extra points for its jaw-dropping light package
Seeing the coaster’s track come to life at night is worth sticking around for
Don’t miss our full review of HangTime here
I thoroughly enjoyed my day at Knott’s Berry Farm
And the park offers so much more than roller coasters
I could have easily spent another day at the park exploring the smaller attractions
It is overflowing with history — you owe it to yourself to learn more about the park’s past
How would you rank Knott’s Berry Farm’s roller coasters
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John Stevenson founded Coaster101 in 2005 and travels across the country visiting theme parks and riding roller coasters
having written a history book about his hometown amusement park
which was the home of Elvis Presley's favorite roller coaster
John currently lives in Nashville and considers Dollywood his "home away from home" park
What about coast rider and sierra sidewinder
Sierra sidewinder is fun but on coast rider the shin gaurds ruin the ride
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Ashley Berry and Dage Minors added to Bermuda’s Carifta Games medal haul by claiming silver and bronze on the second day of competition in Jamaica.The medals took the Island’s tally to four
following the two bronze medals won on the opening day.Berry
the top ranked 3,000 metre runner in the Caribbean
competed alongside compatriot Zakiyyah Showers
and claimed second place in a time of ten minutes
17 seconds behind Hughnique Rolle of Bahamas in the Open Female category.Showers was fourth across the line in a time of 11 minutes
the sole representative for Bermuda in the U-17 3,000m
grabbed third place in a time of nine minutes
a promising result for the youngster.Also in yesterday’s events
Chas Smith just missed out on a podium spot in the high jump final
finishing fourth with a leap of 1.85 metres
while Alison Outerbridge claimed fifth in the U-20 triple jump with a leap of 11.71 metres.Victoria Clarke was good enough to make the U-17 Girls 200m final after finishing third in her heat in a time of 24.4
while Tyra Stovell made a good account of herself
finishing 14th overall.In the U-17 Boys relay
the local contingent claimed fourth spot in a time of 43.11 while Jamaica claimed top honours.In the morning session
Kyrah Scraders and Shaquille Dill both qualified for the 800m U-17 Girls and U-10 Boys final respectively.Dill
tipped by many to podium in this year ‘s Games
a time that ensures him third spot in the main event.Scraders
made it to the final by placing fourth in her heat with a time of two minutes
good enough to get her seventh spot heading into the final.In Saturday’s action
Scraders and Justin Donawa both scooped bronze medals for Bermuda in on the opening day of the Games.Scraders won a bronze in the under-17 girls 1500 metres in a time of four minutes 52.55 seconds
came third in the under-17 boys triple jump with a leap of 13.47m.Narrowly missing out on a bronze was Taylor-Ashley Bean who placed fourth in the under-20 girls 1500m in a time of 4:51.17
while Ashley Berry came ninth in the same race.In the under-20 category
Juma Mouchette finished 8th in the boys 1500m (4:17.18)
Kyle Godfrey came 16th overall in the boys 400m dash and Jer-Quan Symonds placed eighth in boys 100m final (10.88m)
Also competing in the boys 100m was Jeneko Place
who finished 14th overall with a time of 10.97.Bermuda’s first competitor on Saturday was Keizhari Knight in the under-17 girls high jump who recorded a “no height” result.In the under-17 girls 400m
while Rachel Fox finished 14.Both Kyle Webb and Jaret Simmons failed to reach the under-17 boys 100m finals
while Simmons posted a time of 11.58 to place 16th.Victoria Clarke finished 15th in the under-/17 girls 100m (12.59)
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Pokemon GO Berries are a crucial tool that can significantly boost your odds of success
and even doubling the amount of candy you receive
From the ubiquitous Razz Berry to the more specialized Pinap and Nanab Berries
each variant serves a unique purpose in aiding trainers in their quest to catch 'em all
This guide dives into the five main berries: Razz
and when to use them strategically to maximize your capture potential
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your reliable companion for everyday encounters
This red berry is all about increasing your catch rate
While the exact boost isn't precisely known
it's estimated to nudge the odds slightly in your favor
Razz Berries are perfect for taming those stubborn Pokemon that keep escaping your Poke Balls
or for giving yourself a little extra security when trying to snag a Pokemon with a higher Combat Power (CP)
Razz Berries in Pokemon GO are unlocked at Trainer Level 8
They're relatively common and can be acquired from Gyms
the next time a determined Pokemon shakes free
don't despair - a Razz Berry might just be the helping hand you need
The Nanab Berry is a Pokemon GO trainer's secret weapon for calming down restless Pokemon
It excels at slowing down a Pokemon's movement
and is particularly useful for those that jump around or attack frequently
making it difficult to land a well-aimed Poke Ball
the Pokemon's erratic movements become more predictable
allowing you to time your throws perfectly and improve your chances of catching them
Nanab Berries are especially helpful for new players who are still getting the hang of throwing Poke Balls
or for encounters with particularly rare or powerful Pokemon you don't want to waste resources on
Nanab Berries become available once you reach Trainer Level 4
you'll have a chance of snagging some from spinning PokeStops
They're also sometimes included as rewards for leveling up or completing Research tasks
The Pinap Berry is a must-have for any ambitious Pokemon GO trainer looking to maximize their candy haul
doubles the amount of candy you receive upon successfully catching a Pocket Monster
This is especially useful for rare Pokemon or those you're trying to evolve quickly
Pinap Berries become available once you reach Trainer Level 18. After that, you can snag them by spinning PokeStops and Gyms
completing Research Tasks (both Field and Special)
so use them wisely to accelerate your candy collection and power up your Pokemon
The crown jewel of Pokemon GO's berry selection is the Golden Razz Berry
it significantly increases your catch rate by a whopping 2.5x
This makes Golden Razz Berries invaluable for encounters with rare or legendary Pokemon
But trainers can also use Golden Razz Berries on Pokemon stationed at gyms
these will completely restore a gym defender's motivation meter
Obtaining Golden Razz Berries requires a bit more effort compared to their common cousins
they are primarily rewarded after defeating Raid Bosses
so participating in Raid Battles is the most reliable way to stock up on these golden guardians of catch rates
The rarest but most rewarding berry in your Pokemon GO arsenal is the Silver Pinap Berry
This prized berry combines the benefits of a Razz Berry and a Pinap Berry
Feeding a Silver Pinap Berry to a wild Pokemon before throwing a Poke Ball increases your catch rate by roughly 1.8 times and
doubles the amount of candy you receive upon successful capture
this candy bonus is even greater than a standard Pinap Berry
These aren't scattered abundantly at PokeStops
but they can be earned through specific means
both Field Research and Weekly Adventure Sync rewards can grant you Silver Pinap Berries
they've been offered as rewards during past events and may make a reappearance in future celebrations
Keep an eye out for Special Research tasks or challenging Raid Battles
as these could hold the key to unlocking a stash of Silver Pinap Berries
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11:55Save for laterSave for laterNianticLooking to snag some Pinap Berries in Pokemon Go before the next Community Day
Here’s our guide on the tasty little treat
what they do and what Silver Pinap Berries are
If there’s one thing Pokemon Go fans love, it’s a good Community Day
These see trainers all around the globe come together to snag a specific Pokemon
Gible will be the next ‘Mon to have a day dedicated to it, but this has already causes tempers to flare within Niantic’s fanbase as many believe the Pokemon and its popular evolutions will be deemed less rare as a result of the event
it’s worth stocking up on all the necessary supplies before the Community Day kicks off
Pinap Berries are one of these essentials: but what are they and where do you get them
These little pineapple inspired treats are the best suited berry to Community Days
you’ll be rewarded with twice the Pokemon Candy if you catch it
This is even more effective on mid-stage and final-stage evolution Pokemon
as these will drop five and 10 Candies respectively
that you’ll have to be level 18 to start getting them
so make sure you’re ready to grind get the most out of the Community Day
Getting Pinap Berries isn’t the hardest task in the world
Here’s the main ways to grab a bunch of berries:
Silver Pinap Berries are just what they say on the tin – Pinap Berries but dyed silver instead of their usual yellow
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These elusive little treats improve a Pokemon’s catch chances by 1.8x
alongside multiplying the amount of candy received from the catch by 2.3x
For those of you who aren’t into doing the maths
it’s a lot tougher to get these berries than it is to get their normal variant
Here’s all the ways you can obtain silver Pinap Berries:
So that’s everything you need to know about Pokemon Go’s tastiest little treat! If you fancy reading some more Pokemon Go content while chowing down on some Pinap Berries, make sure you check out our dedicated Pokemon Go hub!
data mining is growing into a niche role of its own
posing as somewhat of a sneak peek at upcoming features and this is not only the case with Pokemon GO
Perhaps the most popular current example of this would be Epic's Fortnite: Battle Royale and it seems like the company isn't even fighting it anymore
data miners uncovered the Silver Pinap Berry
which is yet to be officially added to the game
Even though Pokemon GO files reference to it as golden_pinap_berry
it has since been confirmed that the Silver variant is something different
Described as a combo between the Pinap and Razz Berries and said to be the reward for one of the Special Research tasks
feeding the Silver Pinap Berry to a Pokemon will make it easier for trainers to catch them
It will also earn them more Candy when they do
with the exact amounts being two times the Candy and 1.8 times the capture chance
The miners also revealed the new Johto Festival field research quests as follows:
Also added to the game are six brand new Shiny Gen 2 Pokemon
Other than having slightly altered colour schemes
you'll be able to tell Shiny Pokemon apart from the glitter animation
Niantic have already revealed that with Celebi being from the Johto region
you should expect a higher likelihood of his compatriots appearing
Niantic says that Celebi "appear only during peaceful times" so I think it's safe to assume Pokemon don't watch the news these days
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