Carbon nanofillers have become a research hotspot in high-performance polymer composites, yet the correlation between filler dimensionality and macroscopic properties remains to be systematically elucidated. This review classifies carbon nanofillers...
SrMoO4 nanoparticles were effectively prepared through direct mechanochemical activation carried out under ambient conditions. In order to improve their catalytic properties, the obtained SrMoO4 was modified with palladium and comprehensively charact...
Bacterial infections, predominantly affecting the gastrointestinal tract and oral cavity, represent a considerable health burden and remain among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Exploration of therapeutic mediators from medici...
This study evaluated the microwave-assisted green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) utilizing Melaleuca quinquenervia leaf extract (MQLE) as a sustainable reducing and capping agent. The synthesized bio-capped ZnO NPs exhibited a pure c...
Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs), typically sized between 1 and 100 nm, hold considerable promise in biomedicine. Owing to their broad biological activity—most notably their antibacterial action against drug-resistant bacteria—a growing numb...
Green synthesis of nanoparticles has emerged as a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to conventional chemical and physical methods that often involve toxic reagents and energy-intensive processes. In the present study, biosynthesis of silver na...
Bacterial diseases are one of the major causative factors for fish mortality and economic losses in aquaculture sector. Most of the pathogenic bacteria exists in biofilms, which offer protection from antibiotics and other infection control measures....
Over the past decades, microfabrication technologies have been essential tools in the creation and fabrication of biomedical microfluidic devices useful for diagnostics, biosensing, drug delivery, and organ-on-a-chip applications. Soft lithography is...
Selecting a microparticle fabrication method requires an understanding of payload compatibility, particle formation, and manufacturing constraints. This review summarizes these considerations and provides guidance on method selection. PubMed, Scopus,...
Microplastics are increasingly recognized not only as persistent pollutants but also as novel microbial habitats capable of influencing ecological processes across aquatic ecosystems. Although the plastisphere has been extensively described, its broa...
Foodborne microbial contamination remains a major challenge for the safety and shelf life of poultry and other perishable foods. This study developed a silver nanoparticle (AgNP)-based antimicrobial formulation and evaluated its physicochemical chara...
With the exponential growth of global data volume, the physical limitations and high maintenance costs of traditional storage architectures have become increasingly prominent. DNA storage holds value in addressing these issues. However, traditional s...
Hyaluronic acid (HA) has emerged as a promising biopolymer for various biomedical applications due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and intrinsic ability to interact with cell surface receptors, making it an attractive candidate for numerou...
Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) has been widely investigated as a matrix for anti-corrosion coatings because of its continuous film-forming ability, relatively low cost, and the versatility of its hydroxyl groups for chemical modification. However, its hig...
Healing wounds and skin lesions has been practiced since ancient times, and various mechanisms have been used to treat them, ranging from bandages and herbs to ointments and modern alternatives such as dressings. This work aimed to develop bioactive...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a major cause of hospital-acquired infections, and up to 80% of these are linked to urinary catheters. The biofilm formation of uropathogenic E. coli plays a critical role in the development of catheter-associated...
This study investigated the synthesis and microstructural evolution of AlFeCoNi medium-entropy alloy powder processed by ball milling, conventional uniaxial pressing, and vacuum sintering at 900 °C for 1 h. The mechanically milled powder exhibite...
Chitosan films and interfaces are increasingly used in micro- and nanosensors, yet the contribution of chitosan is often obscured by hybrid architectures. This systematic evidence map and curated critical review evaluated fabrication routes, micro-/n...
Protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) occupies a unique nexus in photodynamic therapy (PDT) by bridging the endogenous metabolism of heme biosynthesis with highly efficient, light-induced cytotoxicity. Administered via its precursor 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA)...
Curcuma longa L. rhizomes contain curcuminoids and other compounds of interest, but their incorporation into aqueous systems is limited by poor dispersibility and chemical instability. This study formulated gelatin–Curcuma longa L. extract nano...
Graphitic carbon nitrides (g-C3N4) are well-known fluorescent nanosheets that are photoactive under the UV–visible light range and could generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) upon appropriate light exposure. Therefore, these materials are gene...
Biofilm-associated infections represent a critical challenge in modern medicine, accounting for approximately 80% of all microbial infections and demonstrating up to 1000-fold higher antimicrobial resistance compared to planktonic bacteria. The extra...
Introduction: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) uropathogens pose a management challenge due to bacterial biofilm formation and crystalline encrustation, especially those associated with Proteus...
Sports e-textiles have emerged as a key component of wearable technology, enabling real-time physiological monitoring and enhanced athletic performance. However, the integration of conventional batteries into sportswear is constrained by their rigidi...
A Ni/Cu-containing phosphinate material based on 2-carboxyethyl(phenyl)phosphinic acid was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized using FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) and EDAX...
Background/Objectives: Nanotechnology has become a transformative area in modern dentistry, providing new opportunities for better diagnosis, targeted drug delivery, improved restorative materials, antimicrobial treatments, and tissue regeneration. T...
The emergence of antibiotic-resistant Vibrio parahaemolyticus poses a challenge to sustainable shrimp aquaculture and highlights the need for effective antibacterial alternatives. In this study, silver nanoparticles were biosynthesized using Eri silk...
Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) require highly controllable and scalable synthesis methods for successful integration into next-generation optoelectronic technologies. This study presents a modified two-step thermally assiste...
Drug delivery systems based on nanoparticles have emerged as promising approaches for overcoming the blood–brain barrier (BBB), a major obstacle to treating disorders of the central nervous system (CNS). There are several reasons why convention...
This study investigates the acoustic response of ZnO-based SAW devices fabricated on ZnO/Si and ZnO/SiO2/Si substrates through a combined finite element analysis and experimental approach. Two-dimensional FEA was used to analyze scattering parameters...
The growing demand for efficient and sustainable energy-storage systems has intensified efforts to develop materials capable of delivering both high power output and reliable capacity retention. Conventional supercapacitors excel in rapid charge&ndas...
Additive manufacturing [AM; three-dimensional (3D) printing] is reshaping heterogeneous photocatalysis by enabling architected materials and devices that span from centimeter-scale monoliths to micro- and lab-on-chip reactors. Heterogeneous photocata...
Herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) cause recurrent skin infections that are difficult to treat because of the limited solubility and permeability of acyclovir (ACV). This study developed electrospun polymeric membranes based on poly...
This study demonstrates the rapid microwave-assisted upcycling of diverse bio-wastes—including aloe vera industrial leaf waste (av), corn cob agricultural residues (cc), and soft slaughterhouse (sh) by-products (pork liver, lung, and heart) int...
Electrical cues are essential regulators of tissue repair processes such as wound healing, nerve regeneration, and bone remodeling. Implantable electrical stimulation systems have therefore attracted increasing interest; however, conventional devices...
This study examines the impacts of key abrasive water jet machining (AWJM) parameters on the machinability of AA7175–15 wt.% ZrB2 metal matrix composites produced via a two-step stir casting route. Jet pressure (100–300 MPa), traverse spe...
Clays, historically employed in traditional medical practices, have recently gained prominence within contemporary biomedical science, especially in the context of wound healing, due to advancements in nanotechnology and materials science. This revie...
This study investigates the mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy composites reinforced with aluminum nanoparticles (Al NPs), titanium nanoparticles (Ti NPs), and chopped E-Glass fibers, individually and in hybrid combinations. Thirteen composit...
For the development of a novel optical sensor technology, diffraction grating microstructures were manufactured on a silicon surface. The principle of operation of the sensor technology is based on rotatory encoder technology, developed at Hahn-Schic...
In material research, heteroatom doping in a host lattice is regarded as an effective method to modify the structural and electronic properties of the materials, consequently enhancing their electrochemical performance. This study represents the micr...
The development of sustainable biopolymer-based active packaging materials is essential to replace single-use petroleum-derived plastics and reduce food deterioration. In this study, chitosan-based films incorporating green-synthesized silver micropa...
The production of polymeric nanoparticles using microfluidic systems holds great potential for controlled drug delivery applications. In this study, the effects of flow parameters and surfactant properties on the characteristics of PLGA (Poly (lactic...
Background: Taurine is a bioactive amino acid that has great potential for wound healing, but it struggles with poor skin penetration and quick clearance. This study aimed to develop taurine-loaded nanoliposomes (Nlp-Tau) to enable sustained local de...
Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) have become pervasive environmental contaminants, raising growing concern regarding their potential accumulation within the human body and associated health risks. MP particles can translocate into systemic...
Magnetically actuated microrobots have exhibited broad application prospects in biomedical fields. To advance their clinical application, extensive research has attempted to enhance the navigation robustness of microrobots in the body. In the vascula...
The κ-phase gallium oxide (κ-Ga2O3) has emerged as a promising material for next-generation electronic devices owing to its ultra-wide band gap, remarkable spontaneous polarization and unique ferroelectricity. We have investigated the two...
In this work, the structural, electronic, charge-transfer, thermal, and magnetic properties of pristine and Fe-doped silicon carbide nanosheets (SiCNShs) were systematically investigated using spin-polarized density functional theory (DFT) within the...
Two-dimensional (2D) materials have emerged as a key platform for next-generation electronics due to their atomic thickness and tunable properties. Iron disulfide (FeS2), known as pyrite, with a bandgap of ~0.95 eV, is suitable for solar energy appli...
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) represents a promising non-antibiotic strategy for addressing bacterial and fungal infections, particularly in the context of increasing antimicrobial resistance and biofilm-associated disease. PDT is based on the light-ind...
The adsorption of aromatic hydrocarbons from liquid paraffin is essential because of their harmful nature, long-lasting presence, and detrimental effects on the quality of the product. In this study, we investigated the adsorption of naphthalene from...
