For four decades, the functionalization of electrodes by biomaterials based on electrogenerated polymers, carbon nanotubes and / or nano-objects, was widely used in the field of analytical chemistry and energy conversion for the design of biosensors and biofuel cells. Some new ap [....] » Read More
The environment and ecosystems of the Antarctic Continent and its surrounding seas are influenced by phenomena such as atmospheric and oceanic circulation acting on a global scale, as well as by human activities or processes that cause physical or ecological changes at specific l [....] » Read More
Background: Metastasis is widely recognized as the primary contributor to mortality in cancer-related cases; however, the precise mechanisms responsible for this phenomenon have yet to be fully elucidated. The potential of natural compounds, particularly polysaccharides and [....] » Read More
The main objective of the present study is to investigate the effect of a vertical magnetic field on convective instability in binary nanofluids with thermodiffusion by performing stability theory and addition factor analysis. A physical system of Water-Lithium Bromide based bina [....] » Read More
This study attempts to address the pressing need for recovery of rare earth elements (REEs) from secondary sources such as e-waste, wastewater, coal mines etc. We study the adsorption mechanism of five critical REEs (Yttrium, Neodymium, Terbium, Europium, and Dysprosium) using [....] » Read More
On behalf of the energy crisis, catalysis frontiers have been focusing on developing high-efficient and low-cost oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts in order to get better activity and stability for energy conversion and storage (ECS) devices. OER plays a vital role in ECS [....] » Read More
Increasing industrial activity is posing a challenge to the supply and availability of safe water for living organisms. The textile, printing and food industries are known for releasing wastewater containing dyes into the environment causing pollution to natural water bodies. The [....] » Read More
Investigation on the effects of adsorption on the structural and electronic properties of graphene doped with hydrogen, nitrogen, and boron, utilizing density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Different dopants influence the stability, electronic band structure, and conductiv [....] » Read More
In this paper, the corrosion behavior of reinforced steel immersed in concrete was studied. nanoparticles of rice husk ash (NRHA)laboratory synthesized from rice husk were used as a partial substitute for ordinary Portland cement at rates of 5wt% and 20wt% . The primary aim of th [....] » Read More
The synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic efficiency of non-traditional Al2O3-ZrO2-CuO-TiO2 Nano photo catalysts is reported. The Al2O3-TiO2 support was loaded with different percentage of CuO and ZrO2. A perfect agreement was found between the band gaps of synthesized N [....] » Read More
Na3V2(PO4)2F3 (NVPF) has emerged as a highly promising candidate for cathodes in sodium-ion batteries in recent years [1]. However, its electrochemical properties are hindered by low electronic conductivity [2]. To address these issues, sol-gel method was used to synthesize [....] » Read More
Recent studies on organic compound removal from waste waters focused on effective sorbents having high degree of recyclability with an option to recover the organic materials (oils). Generally, hydrophobicity and specific surface area are the two main factors controlling sorbents [....] » Read More
Reduction in interfacial tension (IFT) values between oleic and aqueous phases is recognized as a significant mechanism for oil recovery. It has been wellestablished that surfactants strongly affect the IFT behavior. The effect of nanoparticles (NPs) in combination with surfactan [....] » Read More
The copper-based metal organic framework (MOF), HKUST-1 also known as Cu-BTC or MOF-199 stands out as one of the most promising MOF candidates due to its unique features. With coordinatively unsaturated metal sites, large surface area, microporosity, tunability, and ease of funct [....] » Read More
While the molecular mechanisms and mesoscopic properties of coacervates as a proto-cells formed from charged components have been extensively studied, the assembly and stabilization of nonionic coacervates remain largely unexplored. Our research investigates the pH-responsive beh [....] » Read More
The development of effective drug delivery strategy by employing novel nano-careers are advantageous for targeted and controlled drug release. The present work describes about such a strategy in the form of a protein stabilized ultra-small gold nanocluster as nano-career for the [....] » Read More
Using artificial intelligence engineering and nanotechnology to double sterilize the air and water of the Gulf - for the first time in the world - by manufacturing a submarine with a 3D printer to monitor areas in which the CO2 concentration increases and reabsorb the dissolved p [....] » Read More
Copper and its alloys are extensively used in marine and offshore structures such as heat exchangers and piping systems due to their excellent durability and corrosion resistance. However, they were reported to be susceptible to microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). Despi [....] » Read More
In 1964 Wagner and Ellis presented the first paper on fabrication of micron-scale semiconductor whiskers. Our group was one of the first to apply their ideas in the late 1990’s to realise nanowires with diameters of tens of nanometers. We show how strong dielectric confinem [....] » Read More
The talk will discuss the challenges in developing corrosion resistant graphene coating on most common engineering alloys, such as mild steel, and present recent results demonstrating circumvention of these challenges. In spite of traditional approaches of corrosion mitigation (e [....] » Read More
The presentation will be focused on exploring the use of the thermal evaporation technique for fabrication of copper and copper oxide nanofilms, the latter addressed to be used as sensors of small organic molecules. The nanofilm’s thickness control is achieved through modul [....] » Read More
Nanomaterials endowed with nanozyme (enzyme-mimetic) activity have elicited huge interest in several fields of nanotechnology. Among the first to pioneer this field, we have explored the transformative potential of catalytic nanoparticles, utilizing them as cutting-edge tools for [....] » Read More
Photoalignment and photopatterning has been proposed and studied for a long time [1]. Light is responsible for the delivery of energy as well as phase and polarization information to materials systems. It was shown that photoalignment liquid crystals by azodye nanolayers could pr [....] » Read More
Nowadays, polymeric nanoparticles are one of the most chosen drug delivery systems for the treatment of life-threatening diseases such as cancer. Drug loading, drug entrapment, and drug release have been the challenges in nanoformulations till now. Various researchers are working [....] » Read More
Hydrothermal synthesis of Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have become a key technology in nanotechnology, especially for applications requiring accuracy in particle shape, crystallinity, and surface properties. This method uses chemical reactions in an aqueous solution at high [....] » Read More
Hydrogels have emerged as versatile polymeric materials for tissue regeneration scaffolds, owing to their biomimetic properties. These materials provide structural support, maintain a moist environment conducive to healing, and enable the encapsulation of nanoparticles and therap [....] » Read More
Shape memory alloys take place in a class of advanced smart materials by exhibiting a peculiar property called shape memory effect, with the recoverability of two shapes at different conditions. This phenomenon is initiated with thermomechanical treatments on cooling and deformat [....] » Read More
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are persistent infections in humans and a common cause for antibiotic treatment. However, the misuse and overuse of antibiotics have altered pathogen susceptibility, resulting in the emergence of resistant strains. This challenge underscores the cr [....] » Read More
The CIGS thin film solar cells are one of the best choices for converting solar energy to electricity. They are extremely noticed by researchers for their high efficiency and low cost of construction. In this study, the performance and factors affecting the efficiency of solar ce [....] » Read More
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) represent frontier technologies in neuroscience, enabling direct communication between the brain and external devices. Despite significant advancements, developing biocompatible and reliable interfaces remains challenging. To address this issue, w [....] » Read More
Biosilica nanoparticles synthesized from rice straw and loaded with oak fruit extract were utilized as an additive in quince seed mucilage/alginate polymer blend films to develop an active, environmentally friendly, and sustainable packaging material. Incorporating OE@SiNPs into [....] » Read More
The detection of neurochemical signals is essential for understanding brain function and diagnosing neurological disorders. The ability to accurately detect neurotransmitters can lead to significant advancements in diagnosing and managing conditions such as depression, Parkinson& [....] » Read More
A high-performance asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) has been developed utilizing CoNi Layered double hydroxide nanosheets (CoNi LDH NSs), which were directly grown on coper oxide nanowires (CuO NWs) and modified reduced graphene oxide on the nickel foam (NF@RGO) serving as the pos [....] » Read More
In this paper, we presented a novel technique called extended modifed auxiliary equation mapping technique, which we used to analyze the combined Chen–Lee–Liu derivative nonlinear Schrödinger equation (MCLL-NLSE) analytically. With the help of three parameters, w [....] » Read More
Quantum dots (QDs) are fundamental luminescent materials with wide applicationsinbiotechnology, sensing, medical diagnostics and electronics. The luminescent QDs,including CoS and FeS QDs with emission tunable in a broad range, have beenobtainedinexperiments recently. In my own w [....] » Read More
The formation of dental plaque is well-known for its role in causing various oral infections, such as tooth decay, inflammation of the dental pulp, gum disease, and infections of the oral mucosa like periimplantitis and denture stomatitis. These infections primarily affect the lo [....] » Read More
Zinc oxide (ZnO) and curcumin are exceptional antimicrobial agents. These compounds have been shown to effectively combat a wide range of harmful microorganisms. Numerous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of these agents, suggesting that they are valuable for any antimi [....] » Read More
Nanocomposite foams based on ethylene propylene diene monomer terpolymer (EPDM) reinforced by a hybrid system of carbon black and multi-wall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) were prepared using different amounts of CNTs, foaming agent, and two curing systems of sulphur and peroxide. Carbo [....] » Read More
Long bone fractures in animals are a common orthopaedic condition. There are several methods for repairing the fracture. Bone grafting is required when there is a large gap after the reduction of a fractured bone. However, there are certain drawbacks, such as limited donor volume [....] » Read More
Theoretical study on the structure and electronic properties of small Nin (n ≤ 15) clusters has been carried out in the framework of density functional theory. The equilibrium geometries, the bond length, average binding energy, and magnetic moment per atom of these clusters w [....] » Read More
Title : Recent advances in nanomedicine: Sensors, implants, artificial intelligence, saving the environment, human studies, and more
Thomas J Webster, Hebei University of Technology, China
Nanomedicine is the use of nanomaterials to improve disease prevention, detection, and treatment which has resulted in hundreds of FDA approved medical products. While nanomedicine has been around for several decades, new technological advances are pushing its boundaries. For exa [....] » Read More
Title : Photonic metasurfaces in azobenzene materials
Ribal Georges Sabat, Royal Military College of Canada, Canada
Custom optical fixtures were machined in-house and used to fabricate, in a single step photolithography technique, large-scale photonic metasurfaces, which include quasicrystals and Moiré gratings at the nanoscale on azobenzene molecular glass thin films. The obtained meta [....] » Read More
Title : Non-destructive evaluation technique for assessing nanoparticle dispersion in composite materials
Antonio Pantano, University of Palermo, Italy
A non-destructive evaluation (NDE) technique capable of testing the dispersion of nanoparticles in a nanocomposite would be of great use to the manufacturing industry in verifying the quality of manufactured products and ensuring compliance with their specifications. At present t [....] » Read More
Title : Regulatory safety assessment in the European Union of food additives containing nanoparticles
Ana Maria Rincon, European Food Safety Authority, Italy
The European Union (EU) legislation contains provisions for nanotechnology and nanomaterials and a definition of nanomaterial is given in Commission Recommendation 2022/C 229/01. In the EU, the safety of substances proposed for use as new food additives as well as the re-evaluati [....] » Read More
Title : Plant benefit and terrestrial eco-toxicology assessment of biogenic boron nanofertilizer
Drishti, Deakin University, Australia
Nanofertilizers are nutrient fertilizers that have nanostructured formulation and can be delivered to plants, for efficient uptake of active macro and micronutrients. Due to their small size and high surface reactivity the chances of nutrient-surface interaction increases in th [....] » Read More
Title : Metals against leishmaniasis: Unlocking the potential of biodegradable metal nanoparticles against parasitic diseases
Bruno Ribeiro, IMDEA Materials Institute, Spain
In this work, MgO and ZnO biodegradable nanoparticles (BNPs) are investigated as potential therapeutics for the treatment of leishmaniasis. This is a vector-borne infectious disease resulting from infection by protozoan Leishmania spp. parasites, and is among the top ten neglecte [....] » Read More
Title : Nanoscale thermodynamics of liquid-like molecular spins in on-surface synthesized nanoclusters
Makoto Sakurai, National Institute for Materials Science, Japan
With an average diameter of about 2 nm, on-surface synthesized amino-ferrocene nanoclusters are chemisorbed onto a graphene oxide (GO) nanosheet [1], where their Fe ions change from the zero-spin state (S = 0) to the high-spin state (S = 5/2) by charge transfer between the molecu [....] » Read More
Title : Visible-light-active interfacial charge transfer complex: Photocatalytic and antimicrobial properties
Vesna Lazic, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Serbia
Interfacial charge transfer complexes (ICTC) formed through interactions between metal oxide nanoparticles and polyphenolic ligands present an innovative approach to developing advanced nanomaterials with enhanced functional properties. These complexes induce a redshift in the ab [....] » Read More
Title : Base metals doped ceria for bifunctional oxygen/hydrogen evolution reaction
Horng Yi Chang, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
In order to find sustainable alternative energy due to the quick depletion of fossil fuels and environmental damage. One of promising methods for converting electricity generated from solar and wind renewable energy into chemical energy stored in hydrogen fuel is water splitting [....] » Read More
Title : Molecular dynamics study of surfactant characteristics and aggregation behavior in pesticidal nanoemulsions
Diksha Vats, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India
Nanoemulsions are widely recognized for their versatile applications, including in pesticide formulations, where their efficacy is influenced by the delicate interplay between low- and high-energy surfactant dynamics. This study investigates the effects of surfactant characteri [....] » Read More
Title : Nanocomposite gel polymer electrolytes: Benefic yet malefic
Lovely Ranjta, AKS University, India
The present work establishes the state-of-the-art trends in respect of nanocomposite gel polymer electrolytes (NGCPEs) which are revolutionizing the modern approach towards energy storage and electrochemical applications. A series of systems based on polymer hosts such as poly(vi [....] » Read More
Title : Flow and heat transfer in micropolar fluid stuffed between viscous fluids with magnetohydrodynamic effect
Prashant Sutkar, NES Science College, Nanded, India
This paper aim to discuss micropolar fluid stuffed between viscous fluid with magnetohydrodynamic in a horizontal channel. Using appropriate boundary and interface conditions closed form solutions are evaluated with the help of perturbation method. The effect of governing paramet [....] » Read More
Title : Green nanotechnology: A game changer in water treatment
Mohd Mustafa Ahmad Basheer, University of Jordan, Jordan
As the world faces increasing water-related difficulties, green nanotechnology is recognized as a ground-breaking approach to address the challenges of efficient and sustainable water treatment. Green nanotechnology harnesses the power of produced green nanoparticles to drive inn [....] » Read More
Title : PVA-sucrose based dissolving microneedles incorporating glimepiride nanocrystals a potential treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Sharif Abdelghany, University of Jordan-School of Pharmacy, Jordan
Recognizing the limited research on microneedles for the transdermal potent oral hypoglycemic drugs, we formulated, in this study, glimepiride nanocrystals and incorporated these nanocrystals in PVA/sucrose based dissolving microneedles. Nanocrystals were formulated using two dif [....] » Read More
Title : Efficient large area semi-transparent Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) printed with DMD400 technology
Mahfoudh Raissi, London South Bank University, United Kingdom
This work presents fully printed large-area and semi-transparent Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) using TiO2 nanoparticles treated with TiCl4, push-pull dye coded “D35” sensitizer, and I3−/I− redox mediator. The cells, with areas of 4 cm2 and 200 cm2, we [....] » Read More
Title : Development of sulphonic acid-functionalized nanocatalyst and its application in the pre-treatment of sugarcane bagasse
Avinash P Ingle, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, India
Owing to various factors such as ever-increasing global population, urbanization, modernization, industrialization, and globalization have enormously increased the need and demand for energy since the last century and it is predicted that by the year 2040, there will be approxima [....] » Read More
Title : Hybrid nanophotonics: Integrating plasmonics and photonic crystals for innovative applications across science and technology
Prakul Sunil Hiremath, VTU Belagavi , India
This presentation addresses the cutting-edge domain of hybrid nanophotonics, which synergistically combines plasmonics and photonic crystals to unlock innovative applications across diverse scientific and technological fields. We will begin with a thorough exploration of the foun [....] » Read More
Title : Aqueous nafion-platinum interface for PEM fuel cells; An ab-initio perspective
Mostafa Salimi, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells are a promising clean energy technology capable of generating electricity with high efficiency and zero emissions. Understanding the fundamental interactions at the membrane-electrode interface is crucial for optimizing performance and durabili [....] » Read More
Title : Study of adsorption properties of magnetic few-layer graphene
Elizaveta Bogacheva, St. Petersburg State Institute of Technology, Russian Federation
Graphene derivatives are good adsorbents because they have a large specific surface area (2600 m2/g), as well as a high content of oxygen-containing groups on the surface (up to 30 wt.%), but their application is difficult because the separation of adsorbent particles from the ad [....] » Read More
Title : Advanced interlayer structures as effective polysulfide barriers in lithium-sulfur batteries
Doohun Kim, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea, Republic of
Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) are a promising technology for electrochemical energy storage, particularly for portable electronics and electric vehicles due to their high theoretical energy density and cost-effectiveness of sulfur. However, they face limitations in rate capabil [....] » Read More
Title : Enhancing UV stability of HaNPV with moringa-derived ZnO nanoparticles for sustainable agriculture
Shreshtha Saxena, Dr. PDKV, Akola, India
The nuclear polyhedrosis virus (HaNPV) serves as a crucial biocontrol agent in the management of Helicoverpa armigera, a significant pest that adversely affects a diverse array of agricultural crops. Despite its potential, the effectiveness of HaNPV in field applications is consi [....] » Read More
Title : Paclitaxel and fisetin loaded RBC-PCL biomimetic nanofor-mulation as advanced chemotherapeutics agent
Shivani Bhati, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India
The development of advanced drug delivery systems tends to have immense potential for improving efficacy and minimizing side effects of cancer therapy. This work is intended to investigate the possibility of targeted drug delivery using red blood cells as biomimetic nanoformulati [....] » Read More
Title : Impact of Zinc Oxide nanoparticles on nitrifying bacteria in soil
Vikram Kapoor, University of Texas at San Antonio, India
The use of metal oxide nanoparticles (MeO NPs) in a wide range of commercial products has grown exponentially in recent years. Consequently, these NPs are indirectly discharged in agricultural soils through irrigation or sewage-sludge application and directly as nanofertilizers o [....] » Read More