Workshop- Horizon Europe programme project (MSCA-SE in IAPS)

Contribution List

12. Application of Silver Nanoparticles in Root Canal Treatment

A. Butsyk

Abstract
Root canal treatment (RCT), or endodontic treatment, is a dental procedure for the treatment of infected and inflamed pulp and for protection from future bacterial contamination. Although endodontic treatment is a common dental procedure, failure occurs in ~20% of cases, caused by the remaining bacteria left in the root canal or endodontic failure with secondary leakage and...

7. Biocompatibility of MXenes: influence of flake size and surface terminations

Maksym Pogorielov (Latvia University)

The groundbreaking discovery of graphene in 2004 sparked a surge of interest in the search for novel two-dimensional (2D) materials. Among these, MXenes, first identified by Yury Gogotsi and Michel Barsoum at Drexel University in 2011, have emerged as particularly promising. To date, more than fifty MXene variants have been synthesized, with many more predicted through theoretical models. Over...

11. Development of Molecularly Imprinted Polymer based Affinity Sensors

Arunas Ramanavicius

Affinity sensors are important diagnostics tools used for various biomedical applications. Various technologies are used for the development of biosensors. In some particular cases conducting polymers can be applied for the modification of surfaces used in biological recognition parts of biosensors. Recently conducting polymers are synthesized by several different methods: electrochemical [1],...

14. Development of Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene-Based Electrochemical Biosensor for Glucose Detection

Anton Popov

Abstract
Glucose is a vital energy source for cellular functions in living organisms, making it crucial to regulate its concentration within a healthy range in the bloodstream. Elevated glucose levels can cause extensive tissue damage, impacting organs such as the heart, eyes, kidneys, and nerves, potentially leading to severe and life-threatening complications. Currently, glucose...

8. Enhanced Antibacterial Activity of MXenes Through Photothermal Therapy (PTT) Compared to Conventional Antimicrobial Approaches

Viktoriia Korniienko (University of Latvia)

MXenes, a novel class of two-dimensional (2D) materials, have garnered significant attention due to their remarkable antibacterial properties. Among them, Ti₃C₂Tₓ stands out as the most extensively studied representative, demonstrating notable antibacterial activity [1]. The antimicrobial effects of MXenes are primarily attributed to several key mechanisms: oxidative stress, photothermal...

9. Experiments with ultracold atoms and molecules in Ulm

Prof. Johannes Hecker Denschlag (Institute for Quantum Matter, Ulm University)

I will present a brief overview of current research activities in my group at the Institute for Quantum Matter at the University of Ulm. A main focus point of our experiments is cold chemistry where ultracold atoms combine to form diatomic molecules or more general bound states. We have developed experimental methods to precisely determine the quantum states of these bound states. Using these...

6. Harnessing Hybrid Nanoarchitectures for Next-Generation Photoelectrochemical Energy conversion

Irfan Hanif

Abstract
The global energy crisis and environmental concerns have intensified the search for sustainable and renewable energy sources. Among various strategies, solar-assisted water splitting has emerged as a promising approach for producing clean hydrogen fuel. However, the efficiency of this process is largely dependent on the development of advanced materials that can effectively...

1. Hydrothermal synthesis and characterization of h-WO3 pure and doped with transition metal ions

Ambra Fioravanti (CNR-STEMS)

In the field of hydrogen (H2) production, the fabrication of the materials with high pseudocapacitance is fundamental. Existing electrodes for this goal are mainly based on platinum making them very expensive. Therefore, the design and develop of nanomaterials with high pseudocapacitance to replace platinum electrodes become an essential task.
Tungsten trioxide in hexagonal phase (h-WO3) is a...

2. Investigation of polymorphism in organic luminophores

Viktor Zabolotnii (ASI LU)

Synthesis of organic nanomaterials requires precise control on many technological parameters. For instance, drying and crystallization speed define conformation of the chemical structure and main fundamental properties of the organic luminophores. Deviation from the fabrication protocol results in forming of polymorphous structures with same chemical composition but different structural,...

3. Photochemical sensor application of Salan-type ligands TFA salts for Cu²⁺ and Fe³⁺ detection in aqueous media

Iryna Tepliakova (University of Latvia, Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy; Odesa National I.I. Mechnikov University, Department of Experimental Physics)

Ligands with chelating properties, such as Schiff bases, imines, and Salan-type ligands, are promising materials for photochemical sensors of metal ions, which require good sensitivity and selectivity. The ability of such ligands to host metal ions in their molecular structure and specific optical properties, such as high intensity photoluminescence, create new opportunities to define metal...

5. Photothermal Targeted Ablation of Melanoma Using MXene-PDA-anti-CEACAM1 Complex

A. Konieva

We examine MXenes as optical absorption agents for photothermal treatment (PTT) in this study. To ensure targeted delivery of MXenes, we linked them to the monoclonal anti-CEACAM1 antibody (mAb).
Our study uses an NIR-I laser to evaluate the targeted photothermal effect in vitro and to offer biological characterization of the MXene-anti-CEACAM1 antibody combination. After polydopamine (PDA)...

4. Production of core-shell Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) Hybrids for Sensing Applications

Michela Alfe (CNR-STEMS)

MOFs are top notch candidates for sensing applications due to their high porosity, large surface area, and highly exposed surface sites, which are prone to specific interactions with target molecules, ions or gases. MOFs are produced by the self-assembly of multidentate organic ligands connecting with multivalent metal nodes through strong coordination interactions. The unlimited combinations...

10. Quantum control via the Autler-Townes effect

Teodora Kirova (Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, University of Latvia)

Quantum control is based on applying unitary transformations to various quantum systems in order to drive the population evolution into a target state. In a multilevel system with intrinsic interactions between the atomic/molecular levels (specifically spin-orbit interaction), the laser excitation may play a different indirect role. Namely, in the presence of strong electromagnetic fields,...

13. Silver Nanoparticles Antibiofilm Activity Against ESKAPE Bacteria

V. Holubnycha

Abstract
Over the last two decades, nanoparticles have been actively studied as an alternative to antibiotics due to the rise of antibiotic resistance. However, while nanoparticles have demonstrated proven antimicrobial effectiveness, their antibiofilm activity still requires further investigation. In particular, this is especially relevant for ESKAPE pathogens (E. faecium, S. aureus, K....