Examinando por Autor "Batista-Menezes, Diego"

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Acerola (Malpighia spp.) Waste: A Sustainable Approach to Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, and Energy Applications
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) (Suiza), 2023) Jose-Roberto, Vega-Baudrit; Camacho Elizondo, Melissa; Batista-Menezes, Diego; Corrales-Ureña, Yendry; Zúñiga, Juan Miguel; Mora Chacón, Arturo; Lecot, Nicole; Castillo Henríquez, Luis; Lopretti, Mary
Abstract. This study reviews the many uses for waste generated from acerola (Malpighia spp.) production, a tropical fruit renowned for its nutrient-rich content. Traditionally considered an environmental burden, this waste is now gaining attention for its sustainable applications in green technology. This review outlines the extraction of valuable bioactive compounds, like polyphenols, carotenoids, and pectin, that can be extracted from the acerola fruit and acerola waste, and it also delves into its potential in materials science, particularly in the creation of pharmaceutical formulations, nanomaterials, composites, biofuels, and energy applications. On the medical front, the paper highlights the promise that acerola waste holds in anti-inflammatory, antihyperglycemic, and anticancer therapies. By outlining challenges and opportunities, the review emphasizes the untapped potential of acerola waste as a resource for high-value products. These findings suggest a paradigm shift, turning what has been considered waste into a sustainable asset, thereby encouraging environmentally responsible practices within the fruit industry.
Chitosan-Based Thermo-Responsive Scaffold for Wound Healing Provides Dexketoprofen Trometamol Controlled Release for 24 Hour-Use
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) (Suiza), 2021) Castillo-Henríquez, Luis; Sanabria-Espinoza, Pablo; Murillo-Castillo, Brayan; Montes de Oca-Vásquez, Gabriela; Batista-Menezes, Diego; Calvo-Guzmán, Briner; Ramírez, Nils; Jose-Roberto, Vega-Baudrit
Abstract. Chronic and non-healing wounds demand personalized and more effective therapies for treating complications and improve patient adherence. This work aims to develop a suitable chitosan-based scaffold to provide 24 hours controlled release of DKT, by taking advantage of chitosan’s thermo-responsive behavior as well as local hyperthermia in wounds. Three formulation prototypes were developed using chitosan (F1), 2:1 chitosan: PVA (F2), and 1:1 chitosan:gelatin (F3). Compatibility tests were done by DSC, TG, and IR spectroscopy. SEM was employed to examine the morphology of the surface and inner layers from the scaffolds. In vitro release studies were performed at 32 °C and 38 °C to evaluate the release profiles, which were later adjusted to different kinetic models for the best formulation. F3 showed the most controlled release of DKT at 32 °C for 24 hours (77.75 ± 2.72 %), and reduced the burst release in the initial 6 hours (40.18 ± 1.00 %), while at 38 °C the release reached 88.52 ± 2.07 % at 12 hours. The release profile for this formulation fits with Hixson-Crowell and Korsmeyer-Peppas kinetic models at both temperatures. Therefore, the developed chitosan/gelatin thermo-responsive scaffold provides a suitable system for wound healing with a controlled release of DKT for 24 hour-use, which can overcome adherence issues and wound complications.
Estrategia de difusión de la nanotecnología: Enseñanza interdisciplinaria a profesores de educación primaria
(Universidad Nacional (Costa Rica), 2022) Camacho Elizondo, Melissa; Batista-Menezes, Diego; Mora-Bolaños, Rodrigo; Jose-Roberto, Vega-Baudrit; Montes de Oca-Vásquez, Gabriela
El objetivo de la investigación fue socializar los conceptos, aplicaciones y beneficios de la nanotecnología entre personal educador de las diferentes provincias de Costa Rica, para incrementar su aceptación y difusión del tema a los niños y niñas de educación primaria. Se realizó una convocatoria para seleccionar a sujetos educadores de distintas zonas del país. Se impartieron 5 talleres de capacitación en las siguientes localidades: Turrialba, Cahuita, Alajuela, Buenos Aires y Nicoya. En estos se abordaron temas fundamentales de la nanotecnología y sus aplicaciones, así como los aportes que se pueden ofrecer desde el punto de vista educativo. Los talleres se impartieron de manera presencial durante dos días completos, con exposición de charlas, actividades prácticas y discusiones. Además, se preparó material didáctico, como un afiche y un folleto informativo, y dos videos educativos alusivos a la nanotecnología. Se logró capacitar a 98 sujetos educadores, 87 % hombres y 13 % mujeres, de distintas provincias del país. Los resultados de las evaluaciones de los talleres fueron buenos, en términos del conocimiento adquirido con un promedio de calificación de un 57,30 %, comparado con un 5,10 % alcanzado antes de iniciar la capacitación. Este proyecto, contribuyó a fortalecer el conocimiento de los educadores sobre la nanotecnología y sus aplicaciones; además, se dieron a conocer proyectos de investigación nacionales e internacionales relativos a la nanotecnología. Lo anterior permitirá que los educadores sean capaces de transmitir los nuevos conocimientos a la población estudiantil, y se conviertan en multiplicadores del conocimiento.
Optimization of the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using bacterial extracts and their antimicrobial potential
(Elsevier (Países Bajos), 2023) Solís-Sandí, Iván; Cordero-Fuentes, Sara; Pereira-Reyes, Reinaldo; Jose-Roberto, Vega-Baudrit; Batista-Menezes, Diego; Montes de Oca-Vásquez, Gabriela
Abstract. In the present study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were biosynthesized using the supernatant and the intracellular extract of Cupriavidus necator, Bacillus megaterium, and Bacillus subtilis. The characterization of the AgNPs was carried out using UV–Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, DLS and TEM. Resazurin microtiter-plate assay was used to determine the antimicrobial action of AgNPs against Escherichia coli. UV–Visible spectra showed peaks between 414 and 460 nm. TEM analysis revealed that the synthesized AgNPs showed mostly spherical shapes. DLS results determined sizes from 20.8 to 118.4 nm. The highest antimicrobial activity was obtained with the AgNPs synthesized with supernatant rather than those using the intracellular extract. Therefore, it was determined that the bacterial species, temperature, pH, and type of extract (supernatant or intracellular) influence the biosynthesis. This synthesis thus offers a simple, environmentally friendly, and low-cost method for the production of AgNPs, which can be used as antibacterial agents.
Topical Chitosan-Based Thermo-Responsive Scaffold Provides Dexketoprofen Trometamol Controlled Release for 24 h Use
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) (Suiza), 2021) Castillo, Luis; Sanabria-Espinoza, Pablo; Murillo-Castillo, Brayan; Montes de Oca-Vásquez, Gabriela; Batista-Menezes, Diego; Calvo-Guzmán, Briner; Ramírez, Nils; Jose-Roberto, Vega-Baudrit
Chronic and non-healing wounds demand personalized and more effective therapies for treating complications and improving patient compliance. Concerning that, this work aims to develop a suitable chitosan-based thermo-responsive scaffold to provide 24 h controlled release of Dexketoprofen trometamol (DKT). Three formulation prototypes were developed using chitosan (F1), 2:1 chitosan: PVA (F2), and 1:1 chitosan:gelatin (F3). Compatibility tests were done by DSC, TG, and FT-IR. SEM was employed to examine the morphology of the surface and inner layers from the scaffolds. In vitro release studies were performed at 32 °C and 38 °C, and the profiles were later adjusted to different kinetic models for the best formulation. F3 showed the most controlled release of DKT at 32 °C for 24 h (77.75 ± 2.72%) and reduced the burst release in the initial 6 h (40.18 ± 1.00%). The formulation exhibited a lower critical solution temperature (LCST) at 34.96 °C, and due to this phase transition, an increased release was observed at 38 °C (88.52 ± 2.07% at 12 h). The release profile for this formulation fits with Hixson–Crowell and Korsmeyer–Peppas kinetic models at both temperatures. Therefore, the developed scaffold for DKT delivery performs adequate controlled release, thereby; it can potentially overcome adherence issues and complications in wound healing applications.