Graphene has triggered unprecedented research excitement for its exceptional characteristics. The most relevant properties of graphene as corrosion resistance barrier are its remarkable chemical inertness, impermeability and toughness, i.e., the requirements of an ideal surface b [....] » Read More
In this Keynote Talk, the traditional disc diffusion-test bioassay is revisited within the perspective of using a mathematical approach grounded on the standard as well as on the modified Hill model. Importantly, the Hill model was established in 1910 to account for the binding o [....] » Read More
Shape memory alloys take place in a class of advanced smart materials by exhibiting dual memory characteristics, shape memory effect and superelasticity. Shape memory effect is initiated with thermomechanical processes on cooling and deformation and performed thermally on heating [....] » Read More
The high rate of pollution in some Kuwaiti marine areas above normal levels is considered one of the most important causes of fish and marine life deaths on the beaches of Kuwait, as the Environment Public Authority in Kuwait explained that there are negative effects that threate [....] » Read More
Flexible fabric-based nanostructured color-generating film system consists of three layers: the inner layer is a metal-based infrared shielding material with natural antibacterial properties sprayed onto one side of a polymeric flexible fabric; the middle layer is a metal-based e [....] » Read More
Near-infrared (NIR) laser threats have become increasingly prevalent in modern military operations, posing significant risks to personnel and sensitive optics-based technologies. Effective protection against these threats requires advanced absorber materials capable of efficientl [....] » Read More
Nanocomposite Gel polymer Electrolytes (NCGPEs) have superior ionic conductivity than solid polymer electrolytes, making them essential to batteries, super capacitors, fuel cells and sensors. Many gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) have been created to improve mechanical integrity, [....] » Read More
With the burgeoning energy demand, an alternative source for energy recovery has been under rapid investigation recently. Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC) a bioelectrochemical device that utilizes the oxidation of organic compounds directly into electricity. The recent massive research [....] » Read More
The rapid evolution of composite materials—ranging from natural fiber composites (NFCs) and polymer composites (PCs) to metal matrix composites (MMCs)—has spurred a growing need for accurate, efficient, and non-destructive characterization techniques. Traditional expe [....] » Read More
Functionalizing of carbon nanomaterial to meets the criteria for detection of hazardous pollutants caused by human activities is a challenge but solution to many global pressing problems that caused climate changes such as unmanaged release of hazardous gases such as volatile org [....] » Read More
Hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity are largely governed by surface roughness and surface free energy. In this study, a sol-gel technique was used to introduce silica nanoparticles onto graphene oxide nanoparticles, followed by silane modification, to enhance the hydrophobic proper [....] » Read More
Title : Nanomaterial-based bio-lubricant additives for improved efficiency and environmental sustainability in automotive applications
S V A R Sastry, Harcourt Butler Technical University, India
Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials synthesised by hydrothermal means have become a key technology in nanotechnology, especially for applications requiring accuracy in particle shape, crystallinity, and surface properties. This process creates well-defined nanostructures by means [....] » Read More
Title : Nano DAP augments productivity, phosphorus use efficiency, and profitability of spring wheat in India
Binaya Kumar Parida, Coromandel International Ltd, India
Agriculture is evolving with innovations like nano fertilizers, which promise to boost productivity and sustainability. This study assessed the effectiveness of nano DAP in enhancing growth, yield attributes, nutrient uptake, and economic viability in wheat cultivation (Triticum [....] » Read More
Title : Biosurfactant conjugated and functionalized silver nanoparticles with enhanced antimicrobial and antibiofilm efficacy: A mechanistic approach
Rajib Majumder, Adamas University & CSIR-IICB, India
Background Green synthesis has gained significant attention as a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach for the fabrication of metal oxide nanoparticles. However, a major limitation of plant-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is the requirement for add [....] » Read More
Title : Biosynthesis and characterization of garcinia Mangostana-derived silver nanoparticles as a novel nanobiopesticide against Sspodoptera Litura
Ashu Chaudhary, University of Delhi, India
This study presents the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using the pericarp extract of Garcinia mangostana (Clusiaceae) (Gm-AgNPs), a plant rich in bioactive phytochemicals, as a sustainable approach to combat the polyphagous pest Spodoptera litura. The aqueous ext [....] » Read More
Title : MAC layer protocols for in-vivo wireless nanosensor networks using terahertz signals: A survey
Alemtsehay Gebreanania Gebru, SRM University AP, India
Terahertz-based in-vivo Wireless NanoSensor Networks (i-WNSNs) represent a groundbreaking communication paradigm for non-invasive medical diagnostics and therapeutics. These networks rely on wireless links to enable cooperation among nanosensor nodes, connecting multiple nanodevi [....] » Read More
Title : Targeting alzheimer’s proteins: Binding and pharmacokinetics of Mimosa pudica leaf extracts
Chinwe S Alisi , Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
This study revealed the bioactive volatile components of Mimosa pudica leaf hydro-ethanol extract using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and investigated the computational binding characteristics with β-Site APP-cleaving enzyme (BACE 1). Pharmacokinetic propertie [....] » Read More
Title : Mechanistic insight and in-vitro validation of phytochemical-functionalized ZnO nanoparticles as antioxidant and antimicrobial therapeutics against antimicrobial-resistant E. coli
Callistus Izunna Iheme, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to the global health sector. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were synthesized with aqueous crude extract of Azadirachta indica, and the phytochemical compositions determined using Gas chromatography coupled to mass spec [....] » Read More