Quantum dots (QDs) are fluorescent nanoparticles with a broad emission range. As such, QDs are high sought after for optical-based biomedical applications. Recently, studies have shown the toxicity of quantum dots, which raised concerns regarding the use of QDs in biomedical tech [....] » Read More
The presentation will be focused on exploring mathematical models which are suitable to describe cargo-delivery using nanomaterials (NMs) while assessing information from in vitro assays. Presently, less than about 0.5% of the accumulated world’s reports involving in vitro [....] » Read More
In this study, the nanoformulation of plant extracts in phospholipid vesicles was performed to improve phytochemicals’ applicability in potential skin products. In recent years, the scientific community and pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries gave much attention to plant [....] » Read More
This report is devoted to the study of one of the topological varieties of graphene-nanotube hybrid structures. A technology has been developed and tested for the formation of hybrid structures from reduced graphene oxide RGO and single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) of subnanome [....] » Read More
Porphyrins are terapyrrolic compounds that are usually synthesized by the condensation of aromatic aldehyde with pyrrole or the reaction of dipyrromethene with an aromatic aldehyde followed by oxidation with p-chloranil. Because of its highly conjugated nature and rich 22 ? elect [....] » Read More
Nanotechnology has been a rapidly growing field of advanced science at the inception of this century. Nanotechnology of advanced materials, polymers, principally revolves around endeavors to plan materials at a sub-atomic level to accomplish alluring properties and applications a [....] » Read More
Wireless communication, medical imaging, and security screening are just a few of the applications for which terahertz (THz) technology has emerged as a promising contender. Due to the scarcity of suitable materials and the intrinsic properties of THz waves, the efficient design [....] » Read More
The Lorentz transformation (LT) makes three predictions which are not consistent with one another: Lorentz-FitzGerald length contraction (FLC), time dilation (TD) and light-speed equality for observers in relative motion to one another. The LT also stands in violation of the Law [....] » Read More
High entropy alloys (HEAs) are recently attracted several researchers, scientists, and academicians due to their extraordinary and outstanding properties that cannot be obtained from conventional alloys. HEAs are multicomponent alloys in which a minimum of five metallic elements [....] » Read More
As a result of the continuous development in the field of materials science, our life experience has changed significantly. Nanomaterials, due to their special properties at nano-scale, are increasingly used to improve the performance of various devices. Although we are witnessin [....] » Read More
Chemical engineers, working alongside chemists, toxicologists, and medical professionals, play a pivotal role in enhancing people's quality of life. The global pursuit of youthful looks drives millions. Cosmetic formulations incorporate elements like herbals, microalgae, and [....] » Read More
In this research, we conduct a comprehensive comparative study between thin film tin oxide (SnO2) and copper-doped tin oxide (Cu/SnO2) films for propane gas sensing applications. The films are prepared using the sol-gel method and characterized through various technique [....] » Read More
CD-36 is known to play a key role in mediating the interaction between the macrophages and graphene nanoplatelets. Graphene nanoplatelets are arranged in the stacks of graphene in a planarly in a two-dimensional manner with an average length and thickness in the microns. The VAV [....] » Read More
Developed two - barrier structures with a nanostructured base based on silicon. Exposed to gamma radiation at the 60Co facility and analyzed the photoelectric properties of the resulting structures and proved that the use of these structures improves the photoelectric properties [....] » Read More
Title : Artificial intelligence (AI) in biomedical engineering
Hossein Hosseinkhani, Innovation Center for Advanced Technology, United States
Application of artificial intelligence (AI) in biomedical engineering technology is rapidly under development. The way AI applies in biomedical science is as the same as natural living cells consider playing the critical rules in their extracellular matrix environment. The presen [....] » Read More
Title : Safety management for nanomaterials in research environments
Thierry Meyer, EPFL, Switzerland
Health and safety experts face an ongoing challenge in evaluating the risks linked to the increasing utilization of engineered nanomaterials (ENM) in research. Given the constantly changing characteristics of these materials, there is a scarcity of information regarding their tox [....] » Read More
Title : Introducing nanoporous metallic capsules for improved stem cell delivery and function
Thomas J Webster, Hebei University of Technology, China
Traditionally, polymer capsules have been used and proposed for stem cell delivery to the body to treat numerous diseases due to their ease of manufacturing, low expense, and relative acceptance in the body. However, polymer capsules used for stem cell delivery have proven proble [....] » Read More
Title : Development of nitrogen-doped graphene/MOF nanocomposites towards adsorptive removal of Cr (VI) from the wastewater of the herbert bickley treatment works
Tshireletso M Madumo, University of South Africa, South Africa
Industrial effluents laden with Cr (VI) pose considerable health risks to human and animal life if left untreated. Hence, in this work, metal–organic framework-5/nitrogen-doped graphene (MOF5/NGO) nanocomposites are fabricated. These materials were produced with increa [....] » Read More
Title : Gas adsorption on carbon nano-onions
Ivan Padron Ramirez, Center of Technological Applications and Nuclear Development, Cuba
One of the highest priority issues for the scientific community is the mitigation of the greenhouse effect and the development of renewable and non-polluting energy sources1. In both cases, the development of materials for gas storage is one of the critical aspects. For this reas [....] » Read More
Title : The synergistic effect of using bacteriophages and chitosan nanoparticles against pathogenic bacteria as a novel therapeutic approach
Aghapy Yermans Yakoup, Zewail City for Science and Technology, Egypt
Public health and environmental security are seriously at risk due to the growing contamination of pathogenic microorganisms. Therefore, effective antimicrobials are urgently needed. In our study, the antimicrobial effects of three types of nanoparticles were investigated with ph [....] » Read More
Title : Advanced non-woven separator membrane by syringeless electrospinning for high-performance lithium-ion energy device
Shinyoung Lee, Chungnam National University, Korea, Republic of
Separators play a critical role in determining the electrochemical performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Developing separators to meet the various requirements of next-generation LIBs is quite challenging because it is extremely difficult to simultaneously meet [....] » Read More
Title : Development of Boron Nitride nanotube-based additives to improve ionic conductivity and thermal stability for high-performance Li-ion batteries
Yurim Lee, Chungnam National University, Korea, Republic of
Electrolyte additives have been widely used to improve the long-term cycling performance of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) by preventing electrolyte decomposition at the electrodes. Currently, various electrolyte additives are being researched, and among them, additives that improv [....] » Read More
Title : Eutectic-based ionic liquids: a novel medium for synthesizing metal and metal oxide nanoparticles
Azeez Abdullah Barzinjy, Soran University, Iraq
In the last decade, ionic liquids have attracted great interest both in scientific research world and amongst the most diverse technological and industrial sectors. This fact, together with the growing contribution of the industrial sector, is turning the ionic liquids into a key [....] » Read More
Title : Is air a potential resource of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumanni complex: A survey study of aeroplankton
Jamal M Khaled, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
The air samples were collected from out- and indoor of several regions located in King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The air samples collector (Microbial Air Sampler, Sampl'air™, Biomerieux, Italy) was used to perform the collection samples. The filtration membr [....] » Read More
Title : Larvicidal potential of gold and silver nanoparticles synthesized using acalypha fruticosa leaf extracts against culex pipiens (culicidae: diptera)
Fahd A AL Mekhlafi, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
Plant secondary metabolites have been recently used for the synthesis of different nanoparticles. The present investigation aimed at evaluating the effect of gold (AuNPs) and silver (AgNPs) nanoparticles synthesized using Acalypha fruticosa leaf extracts to control the mosquito C [....] » Read More
Title : CO2 separation through different blends of PS/PDMS polymers for food and beverage industry
Harsh D Patel, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India
The efficiency of the ideal CO2/N2 and CO2/CH4 membrane separation was examined in relation to the polymer backbone (i.e., polystyrene (PS), Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and functional cationic substituent (i.e., alkyl, fluoroalkyl, oligo (ethylene glycol), and disiloxane). Howeve [....] » Read More
Title : Sodium alginate-CuS nanostructures synthesized at the gel-liquid interface: an efficient photocatalyst for redox reaction and water remediation
Likhi Dhruv, Indian Institute of Technology, India
Gels are an excellent reaction medium for the synthesis of nanomaterials because they represent the transition phase that exists between solids and liquids. In this study, CuS nanostructures are grown at the gel-liquid interface using an environmentally sustainable sodium alginat [....] » Read More
Title : Novel synthesis of quaternary Zn-Cu-In-S/ZnS QDs-m THPP porphyrin conjugate for photodynamic therapy and antibacterial activities
Ncediwe Tsolekile, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is a non-invasive therapeutic approach that eliminates improperly developing cells and bacteria. Porphyrins are utilized in PDT as photosensitizers; nonetheless, their clinical applicability has been restricted due to their poor dispersity, which causes [....] » Read More
Title : Antibacterial and anti-quorum sensing activity of PAMAM G4 loaded quorum quencher peptide against MRSA, staphylococcus aureus and AGR mutants
Fadilah Sfouq Aleanizy, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a cause of considerable concern in healthcare and the broader community. Globally, MRSA strains cause numerous infections with high morbidity and mortality rates. The success of MRSA is a result of the extensive production of [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of C7-3 peptide-loaded chitosan nanoparticles against multi drug resistant neisseria gonorrhoea
Fulwah Yahya Alqahtani, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
The emergence of Neisseria gonorrhea-resistant strains represents one of the most urgent global threats. In this regard, C7-3 peptide is one of the anti-virulence therapies that have demonstrated promising anti-gonococcal activity. Accordingly, this research aimed to formulate C7 [....] » Read More
Title : Seeds extract (Trigonella Foenum-graecum) grown in Sudan and their antimicrobial mechanism
Nabaa kamal Badawi, University of Bahri, Sudan
Today nanotechnology and medicinal plant has evolved in true sense by contributing to a very large extent to the food industry. The principle of synthesized Silver nanoparticle is based on the reduction of silver nitrate (AgNO3) by the extract of fenugreek seeds. The nanoparticle [....] » Read More
Title : Control of gamma irradiation by the electrophysical properties of two-barrier structures with a silicon-based nanostructural base
Fakhraddin Pasha Abasov, Institute of Radiation Problems Ministry of Science and Education, Azerbaijan
The two-barriers structures with a silicon-based nanostructure with high integral sensitivity in molecular concentration. The structure was irradiated with a dose of gamma exposure from 50 krad to 2000 krad. At a low dose of 50 krad, the electrical properties of silicon solar cel [....] » Read More