Nanomaterials

 

Nanomaterials

Segmented, Side‐Emitting Hydrogel Optical Fibers for Multimaterial Extrusion Printing
04/12/2024 - Soft side‐emitting optical fibers are fabricated by multimaterial extrusion printing of hydrogel inks with contrasting optical properties. Scattering segments are distributed along waveguiding...
Modulation in Spin State of Co3O4 Decorated Fe Single Atom Enables a Superior Rechargeable Zinc‐Air Battery Performance
04/12/2024 - The Co3O4 nanoparticles are invited to anchor on Fe1‐NC. It is found the spin state of Fe and Co is effectively modulated. Thereby, a boosted ORR and OER performance is achieved for Co3O4@Fe1‐NC...
Efficient Quasi‐Homogenous Photocatalysis Enabled by Molecular Nanophotocatalysts with Donor‐Acceptor Motif
02/12/2024 - A small molecule‐based quasi‐homogeneous nanophotocatalyst is developed by solution‐processing of donor‐acceptor molecules from micrometer‐sized powder into ≈60 nm uniform nanoparticles...
Enhancement of Rice Zinc Content Using Green Synthesized ZnO-NPs by Foliar and Nano-Priming Applications
- Abstract Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) can enhance zinc bioavailability in plants, improving crop nutritional quality and addressing global zinc deficiency. This study aimed...
Effect of Sodium Alginate-Bulk Chitosan/Chitosan Nanoparticle Wall Matrix on the Viability of Lactobacillus plantarum Under Simulated Gastrointestinal Fluids
- Abstract The viability of probiotic cells decreases during passage through the gastrointestinal tract. The process of probiotics encapsulation with sodium alginate and chitosan...
Highly Sensitive and Stable In Situ Acetylene Detection in Transformer Oil Using Polyimide‐Embedded Carbon Nanotubes
28/11/2024 - A gas sensor capable of monitoring acetylene in situ in a fluidic medium with high sensitivity, selectivity, rapid response, and long stability is developed using carbon nanotube‐embedded...
An Immunomodulatory Hydrogel Featuring Antibacterial and Reactive Oxygen Species Scavenging Properties for Treating Periodontitis in Diabetes
28/11/2024 - An immunomodulatory hydrogel is developed to treat periodontitis in diabetes. This formulation combines chlorhexidine acetate, epigallocatechin‐3‐gallate, gelatin methacryloyl, and oxidized...
Phytochemical Analysis, Isolation, and Characterization of Gentiopicroside from Gentiana kurroo and Cytotoxicity of Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles Against HeLa Cells
- Abstract Gentiana kurroo Royle, a critically endangered Himalayan herb, is valued in treating leucoderma, syphilis, bronchial asthma, hepatitis, etc. The current...
A Comprehensive Review on Preparation of Silver Nanoparticles from a Bacteriocin for the Natural Preservation of Food Products
- Abstract Food preservation aims to maintain safe and nutritious food for extended periods by inhibiting microbial growth that causes spoilage and poses health risks. Traditional...
Monolith Catalyst Design by Combining 3D Printing and Atomic Layer Deposition: Toward Green Palladium‐Catalyzed Cross‐Coupling Reactions
21/11/2024 - This study combines 3D printing and atomic layer deposition to design SiOC ceramic monoliths with palladium nanoparticles, enhancing Suzuki–Miyaura cross‐coupling reactions. The 3D structure...
Different Effects of Deglycosylation on the Lactose Sensing Ability of Mesophilic and Thermophilic Cellobiose Dehydrogenases
- Abstract The development of an efficient lactose biosensor employing cellobiose dehydrogenases (CDHs) for monitoring and precise control of the lactose levels in dairy-based...
A Haloalkane Dehalogenase DhaA Nanoparticle Based on Pullulan Conjugation and Polyethyleneimine Adsorption
- Abstract Haloalkane dehalogenase DhaA is a member of the α/β-hydrolase superfamily and can degrade the halogenated compounds. However, the enzyme could not tolerate harsh...
Comparative Analysis of Aptamer-Conjugated Chemical and Green Synthesized Gold Nanoparticles for Targeted Therapy in MCF-7 Cancer Cells
- Abstract Breast cancer remains a challenging health issue, demanding innovative treatment approaches that maximize efficacy while minimizing damage to healthy cells. Targeted...
Green Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Biosynthesized from Butea monosperma Flowers and Glycyrrhiza glabra Roots and their Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties
- Abstract Antimicrobial resistance is one of the principal global health problems, and it is imperative to develop new drugs to reduce the spread of antimicrobial-resistant...
Harnessing Lignin Nanoparticles for Sustainable Enzyme Immobilization: Current Paradigms and Future Innovations
- Abstract Lignin, a vital plant component, is key in providing structural integrity and is the second most abundant biopolymer in nature. The growing interest in sustainable and...
High?Throughput Multiplexed Plasmonic Color Encryption of Microgel Architectures via Programmable Dithering?Mask Flow Microlithography
20/11/2024 - This study introduces a scalable method for creating microgel structures with multiplexed hidden plasmonic colors via in situ grown AgNPs in porosity modulated hydrogel network. Utilizing advanced...
Tandem Upgrading of Bio?Furans to Benzene, Toluene, and p?xylene by Pt1Sn1 Intermetallic Coupling Ordered Mesoporous SnO2 Catalyst
20/11/2024 - A novel Pt1Sn1 intermetallic coupling ordered?mesoporous SnO2 catalyst is reasonably designed to realize the efficient tandem upgrading of furan, furfural and 5?hydroxymethylfuran to benzene, toluene...
Metal?organic Framework (MOF)?Based Sensors for Mercury (Hg) Detection: Design Strategies and Recent Progress
20/11/2024 - Monitoring mercury (Hg) is critical for environmental and public health. Metal?organic framework (MOF)?based sensors demonstrate the advantage of high sensitivity and rapid response. We summarize the...
Hybrid Supports for Oligonucleotide Synthesis: Controlled Pore Glass Derivatives with Branched Amine?Ended Polyether or Polyimine
20/11/2024 - Hybrid solid supports have been obtained via a two?step process consisting of a silanization and a subsequent functionalization of Controlled Pore Glass with selected multi?amine compounds. In...
Synthesis, Characterization, and Thin?Film Properties of Post?Functionalized N,N?Dimethylanilinoethynyl?Substituted Cyclobutenofullerenes
18/11/2024 - A ??extended cyclobutenofullerene containing an N,N?dimethylanilinoethynyl group was synthesized via a one?pot cascade reaction of C60 with the corresponding propargylic phosphate. The...
Mixed Perovskite Phases of BaTiO3/BaTi5O11 for efficient Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 to CO
19/11/2024 - One of the most promising approaches in solving the energy crisis and reducing atmospheric CO2 emissions is artificial photosynthetic CO2 reduction. The electrochemical method for CO2 reduction is...