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ZnS is a II-VI semiconductor with a wide bandgap. ZnS-based nanomaterials have been produced in a variety of morphologies with unique properties and characteristic features. An extensive collection of research activities is available on various synth...

The demand of high performance and environmentally sustainable construction materials is ever-increasing in the construction industry worldwide. The rapid growth of nanotechnology and diverse nanomaterials’ accessibility has provided an impulse...

Nano-encapsulation and conjugation are the main strategies employed for drug delivery. Nanoparticles help improve encapsulation and targeting efficiency, thus optimizing therapeutic efficacy. Through nanoparticle technology, replacement of a defectiv...

Lipid nanoparticles, including liposomes, have emerged as promising vehicles for the delivery of a variety of therapeutics. Several formulations have been approved and are used in medical practice—the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines represent the most r...

Over recent years, the ‘green’ chemistry approach to synthesizing nanoparticles has made significant developments. Because of their unique features, nanoparticles have received a lot of attention. The use of a bioflocculant to promote the...

The design and necessity of corrosion-resisting nanocarbon nanocomposites have been investigated for cutting-edge aerospace applications. In this regard, nanocarbon nanofillers, especially carbon nanotubes, graphene, nanodiamond, etc. have been used...

The objective of this work was to prepare different concentrations of liposomes based on lecithin containing quercetin, and evaluate their effect on the properties of galactomannan films obtained from Cassia grandis seeds. Quercetin-loaded lecithin l...

Toxic metal wastewater is a challenge for exposed terrestrial and aquatic environments, as well as the recyclability of the water, prompting inputs for the development of promising treatment methods. Consequently, the rGO/ZnONP nanocomposite was synt...

MoP is a topological semimetal which has drawn attention due to its unique electrical and optical properties resulting from massless electrons. In order to utilize these properties for practical applications, it is necessary to develop a technique to...

Wound healing is rarely seen as a problem in healthy individuals; however, under certain pathophysiological conditions, this process can be impaired, leading to the emergence of chronic wounds, which are themselves a serious public health problem. Th...

Self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS) consist of isotropic mixtures of oils, surfactants, and solvents that after dispersion emulsify in the aqueous media of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). SEDDS can deliver hydrophobic drugs, which could...

The synthesis of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) nanoparticles has gained an increasing interest due to their improved properties and diverse industrial applications. Among various synthesis techniques, the mechanochemical synthesis process has emerged as...

Nanotechnology offers effective solutions for removing contaminants and harmful bacteria from polluted water. This study synthesized copper nanoparticles using a carbohydrate-based bioflocculant derived from Proteus mirabilis AB 932526.1. The biofloc...

Understanding the role of oxygen vacancies in the phase transformation of metal oxide nanomaterials is fundamental to design more efficient opto-electronic devices for a variety of applications, including sensing, spintronics, photocatalysis, and pho...

Aluminum nitride (AlN) is a material of growing interest for power electronics, fabrication of sensors, micro-electromechanical systems, and piezoelectric generators. For the latter, the formation of nanowire arrays or nanostructured films is one of...

This paper evaluated the use of soft-probe scanning electrochemical microscopy complementarily with confocal laser scanning microscopy to study the effects of different antimicrobial agents and treatments on E. coli DH5α biofilm. The antimicrob...

While microparticles can be removed by a filtration step at a drinking water treatment plant (DWTP), engineered nanoparticles (ENPs), which are widely used in industry, commerce and households, pose a major problem due to their special properties, e....

The purpose of this study is to modify all physicochemical properties of glycine–copper sulphate single crystals, such as crystal habits, molar mass, thermal stability, optical activity, and electrical properties. The novelty of this study is g...

Protein-bound nano-injectable solutions represent a cutting-edge advancement in nanomedicine, offering a versatile platform for precise and controlled drug delivery. By leveraging the biocompatibility and functional versatility of proteins such as al...

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are important mediators of intercellular communication in several physiopathological conditions. Oxidative stress alters EVs release and cargo composition depending on the cell type and stimulus. Recently, most of the EVs...

The present work reports the preparation of gardenia yellow pigment containing paraffin oil nanoemulsions stabilized by Span80 and Tween80. The preparation of the required nanoemulsions was optimized by testing different conditions, such as varying t...

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) demonstrate potential in treating aggressive cancers such as triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in preclinical models. To further the development of AgNP-based therapeutics for clinical use, it is essential to clearly d...

The leaves of the Murraya koenigii aromatic plant contain various specific phytochemicals, including lutein, β-carotene, vitamin C, nicotinic acids, and other polyphenols, which act as reducing agents to produce metallic nanoparticles from their...

Nanoparticles composed of inorganic boron-containing compounds represent a promising candidate as ¹⁰B carriers for BNCT. This study focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and assessment of the biological activity of composite nanomaterials based...

The present work proposes the optimization of the co-digestion of vinasse, filter cake, and deacetylation liquor in a continuous reactor by adding iron(III) oxide (Fe₃O₄) nanoparticles (NPs), comparing the results with a previous reactor operation wi...

Magnetite (Fe₃O₄) nanoparticles were extracted from the shells of freshwater Limnoperna fortunei (Dunker 1857) and marine Perna perna (Linnaeus 1758) mussels, followed by full physical and chemical characterization using ICP-OES, UV–Vis, EDX, R...

Recent improvements in advanced technology for toxic chemical remediation have involved the application of titanium oxide nanoparticles as a photocatalyst. However, the large energy bandgap associated with titanium oxide nanoparticles (3.0–3.20...

Flexible nanocomposite sensors hold significant promise in various applications, such as wearable electronics and medical devices. This research aims to tailor the flexibility and sensitivity of 3D-printed piezoresistive nanocomposite pressure sensor...

We synthesized a boron-doped reduced graphene oxide (BrGO) material characterized by various electrical properties, through simultaneous thermal reduction and doping procedures, using a metal–organic chemical vapor deposition technique. X-ray p...

This work demonstrates the possibility of electrochemical formation of Ge-Sn-O nanostructures from aqueous solutions containing germanium dioxide and tin (II) chloride at room temperature without prior deposition of fusible metal particles. This meth...

In this work, α-Ag₂WO₄ particles with different cross-sections were obtained using the co-precipitation method at different synthesis temperatures. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field-scanning electron microscopy (S...

The synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using sustainable and non-toxic methods has become an important research focus due to the limitations of conventional chemical approaches, which often involve hazardous reagents and produce unstable produ...

Eco-friendly iron and manganese oxide nanoparticles (Fe₂O₃ and Mn₂O₃) were synthesized and integrated into graphene sheets to form uniform composites. These composites were then embedded in polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers using electrospinning. Compre...

Pollution of freshwater by synthetic organic dyes is a major concern due to their high toxicity and mutagenicity. In this study, the degradation of Congo red (CR) and malachite green (MG) dyes was investigated using nanostructured Gd₂O₃. It was prepa...

DNA encoding the 16S rRNA of bacteria is a type of nanometer-sized information storage that can be used to characterize bacterial communities in soils. Reading this molecular ’nano-archive’ is not only of interest for characterizing recen...

This work presents the green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) using Baccharis salicifolia extract and their incorporation in mesoporous silica MCM-41, obtaining an MCM-41@IONP composite. The MCM-41@IONP composite was characterized by X-r...

Environmental pollution has become a pervasive and pressing issue in the modern world, mainly arising from human activities that release harmful substances into the air, water, and soil [...]

Baru nut oil (Dipteryx alata Vogel) is a lipidic extract from a species endemic to the Cerrado biome, renowned for its antioxidant potential. This study aimed to develop a nanoemulsion containing baru nut oil (BNON) using lecithin and polysorbate 80,...

Super-resolution microscopy (SRM) has revolutionized our understanding of subcellular structures, including cell organelles and viruses. For human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), SRM has significantly advanced knowledge of viral structural biology and...

Based on the unique properties of optical Fano resonance and plasmonic-waveguide coupling systems, this paper explores a novel refractive index concentration sensor structure. The sensor structure is composed of a metal–insulator–metal (M...

Interest in the use of nanoparticles in agriculture has grown in recent years due to their potential abilities across a range of applications that could increase agricultural production, improve the efficiency of nutrient delivery, or improve pest ma...

This paper presents the continuation of experimental investigations conducted by the present authors to measure and compare the thermal and fluid dynamic performance of a residential hydronic air coil using nanofluids. The prior experiments were limi...

Rice is a staple food for nearly half the world population. Rice cultivation relies heavily on urea fertilization. However, the use of urea is prone to significant losses and contributes to environmental pollution. This study was aimed at fabricating...

This study investigates the development and sensing profile of synthetic melanin nanoparticle-coated electrodes for the electrochemical detection of heavy metals, including lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), cobalt (Co), zinc (Zn), nickel (Ni), and iron (Fe)....

This computational research study will compare the specific charge capacity (SCC) between lithium ions inserted into crystallized silicon (c-Si) nanowires with that of sodium ions inserted into amorphous silicon (a-Si) nanowires. It will be demonstra...

Nanostructured hybrid materials based on the combination of semiconductor QDs and GO are promising candidates for different optoelectronic and catalytic applications and being able to produce such hybrid materials in solution will expand their possib...

Hydrogen is emerging as a key energy vector for the transition toward renewable and sustainable energy sources. However, its safe and efficient storage remains a significant technical challenge in terms of cost, safety, and performance. In this study...

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are cylindrical nanostructures formed by rolling a graphene sheet—a hexagonal lattice of carbon atoms—into a tube. Based on the rolling direction, CNTs are categorized as armchair, zigzag, or chiral. The chiral vec...

Amino acids are not just monomers of proteins, but they can also carry biological functions. L-cysteine (Cys), L-proline (Pro), L-asparagine (Asn), and L-glutamic acid (Glu) were used to evaluate how different amino acid chemistries alter the morphol...

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) accounts for the majority of esophageal cancers worldwide, with a poor prognosis and increasing resistance to conventional treatments. Faced with these limitations, nanoparticles (NPs) are attracting growing...