Materials Proceedings, Volume 25, Issue 1

The development of Micro-electro-magnetic Vibration Energy Harvesters (MEMVEHs) plays a crucial role in advancing self-powered nanophotonic, nanoelectronic, and nanosensor systems. As energy autonomy becomes critical for miniaturized devices, MEMVEHs...

Nickel ions (Ni²⁺) are persistent heavy metal pollutants that pose significant risks to human health due to their toxicity. Conventional treatment technologies, while effective, are often costly, energy-intensive, and limited in removing emerging pol...

This study investigated the functionality and antifouling capabilities of the chitosan–silver nanoparticle–graphene oxide (CS/AgNPs/GO) composite membrane. An increase in the molecular interaction between the membrane surface and bovine serum albumin...

Siderophores are low-molecular-weight chelating agents secreted by microorganisms under iron-limiting conditions, playing a crucial role in metal bioavailability and microbial survival. In this study, siderophores produced by Glutamicibacter sp. stra...

pH-thermo-responsive polymeric nanoparticles (P-Nps) functionalized with carboxylic (–COOH) and amide (–NH₂) groups were synthesized by emulsion polymerization to obtain two series with varying functional group ratios and morphologies: core–shell and...

The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) has increased the demand for low-cost nanostructured materials. Zinc tin oxide (ZTO) has been widely used as an alternative to current semiconductor technologies, but its production methods remain expensive....

Up-conversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) are materials that convert near-infrared (NIR) photons into ultraviolet (UV) or visible emissions. To enhance their optical properties, UCNPs are often synthesized with oxide (Y₂O₃) or fluoride (NaYF₄) support matr...

Metal oxide nanomaterials have emerged as transformative materials in the quest to enhance the energy density and overall performance of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and solid-state batteries (SSBs). Their unique properties—including their large surf...

In this present study, sodium- and strontium-modified bismuth titanate—Bi_0.5Na_0.5TiO₃ (BNT) and Bi_0.5Sr_0.5TiO₃ (BST)—were synthesized using the auto-combustion technique with citric acid (C₆H₈O₇) and glycine (C₂H₅NO₂) as fuels in an optimized ratio o...

This brief review examines the application of various computational approaches to investigate the physicochemical and interfacial properties of nanocomposite systems. Density functional theory (DFT), a quantum-mechanical technique, examines the funda...

In this study, we present the covalent functionalization of pristine multi-walled carbon nanotubes (P-MWNTs) with sulphonate poly(ether ether ketone) (SPEEK) chains, employing hexane diamine as an interlinking molecule. SPEEK-functionalized MWNTs wer...

Intermetallic NiMn-based Heusler alloys (HAs) have garnered considerable attention due to their multifunctionality and applications in various fields, including sensors, actuation, refrigeration, and waste heat harvesters. Among the NiMn-based alloys...

Zinc stannate (ZnSnO₃), a lead-free perovskite oxide, possesses a wide band gap along with ferroelectric and piezoelectric characteristics, but its practical use is limited by nanoparticle agglomeration and poor mechanical stability. In this study, Z...

The influence of M site substitution in MCr₂O₄ nanoceramics on their properties is examined in this research. This study is an attempt to correlate the structural, morphological, and optical properties of M-site-modified chromites. The MCr₂O₄ nanocer...

Metal oxide nanocomposites have gained significant attention due to their unique physicochemical properties and applications in biomedicine, catalysis, sensing, and environmental remediation. Among them, zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) are widel...

Electrospinning is a versatile technique for producing polymer nanofibers whose morphology strongly influences their properties. This work developed predictive and inferential models for fiber diameter based on solution and process parameters. Polyme...

Nanostructured semiconductors have emerged as transformative materials for enhancing the efficiency of waste heat-to-electricity conversion through thermoelectric (TE) processes. By altering structural features at the nanoscale, these materials can s...

Nanoparticles (NPs) are gaining popularity due to their exceptional size-to-volume ratio, which enables them to efficiently perform a wide range of chemical reactions. The application of these particles has expanded rapidly in various sectors. Howeve...

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The increasing demand for environmentally benign inorganic pigments has stimulated interest in sustainable synthesis routes for iron oxide nanoparticles that minimize toxic reagents and energy-intensive processing. In this study, a plant-mediated app...

Hydrogels are 3D networks of hydrophilic crosslinked polymers, which are synthesized from synthetic or natural sources such as chitosan and alginic acid derived from shrimp shell and brown seaweed, respectively. These materials exhibit biodegradabili...

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Nanotechnology is reshaping the built environment by enabling the development of materials that improve structural performance, energy efficiency, durability, and environmental quality. This paper reviews nano-enabled construction materials through a...

The application of bioinspired nanocomposites in orthopedic implants marks a significant innovation in biomedical engineering, aimed at overcoming long-standing limitations of conventional implant materials. Traditional implants frequently suffer fro...

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) nanoparticles (NPs) are useful as a potential photocatalyst for the degradation of dyes such as methyl orange, rhodamine B, and methylene blue (MB). Understanding the mechanism of photocatalysis and the factors influencing pho...

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) nanoparticles (NPs) have garnered significant attention as photocatalysts for degrading organic pollutants, particularly synthetic dyes such as rhodamine B (RhB), methylene blue, methyl orange, and others. The impact of severa...

Background: Poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) nanoparticles were found to be actively exocytosed from cells in a previous study in our lab. The exocytosis process can be modulated to increase the retention of nanoparticles within the cells so that...