Structure, magnetoelectric, and anticancer activities of core-shell Co0·8Mn0.2R0.02Fe1·98O4@BaTiO3 nanocomposites (R = Ce, Eu, Tb, Tm, or Gd)

Tahani M. Alfareed, Yassine Slimani, Munirah A. Almessiere*, Sagar E. Shirsath, M. Hassan, Muhammad Nawaz, Firdos A. Khan, Ebtesam A. Al-Suhaimi, Abdulhadi Baykal

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Abstract

In the present study, Co0·8Mn0.2R0.02Fe1·98O4 (CoMnRFe) (R = Ce, Eu, Tb, Tm, or Gd) nanoparticles (NPs) have been prepared and coated with BaTiO3 (BTO) using sonochemical and sol-gel methods to form various core-shell CoMnRFe@BTO magnetoelectric nanoparticles (MENs). The structure and morphologies of CoMnRFe@BTO MENs were assessed by XRD, SEM, TEM, HRTEM, EDX, XPS, and zeta potential techniques. The formation of core-shell CoMnRFe@BTO MENs was approved by XRD and HRTEM. SEM analysis of core-shell MENs revealed aggregation of spherical grains. The impact of CoMnRFe NPs and CoMnRFe@BTO MENs on human colon cancer cells (HCT-116) were examined and compared to normal non-cancerous cells (HEK-293) by using MTT assay and DAPI staining. After 48 h of treatment, it was found that CoMnRFe NPs showed a significant inhibitory effect on HCT-116 cells. Also, HEK-293 cells showed inhibitory action, but the percentage of cells viability was higher than HCT-116 cells. When HCT-116 cells are treated with CoMnRFe@BTO MENs, it showed a better cytotoxic effect compared to HEK-293 cells. In addition, CoMnRFe NPs and CoMnRFe@BTO MENs induced apoptotic cell death as revealed by DAPI staining. Our results suggest that CoMnRFe NPs and CoMnRFe@BTO MENs possess anti-colon cancer capabilities, but CoMnRFe@BTO MENs are safe materials as they do not cause any significant cytotoxic effect on HEK-293 cells compared to CoMnRFe NPs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)14640-14651
Number of pages12
JournalCeramics International
Volume48
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 May 2022
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords

  • Anti-Cancer activity
  • Colon cancer
  • Magnetoelectric nanoparticles
  • Morphology
  • Sonochemical and sol-gel methods
  • Structure

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Process Chemistry and Technology
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Materials Chemistry

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