Nanotechnology
Researchers at Xi'an Polytechnic University in Shanxi, People's Republic of China, have successfully developed a new composite oxide coating for aluminum alloys that significantly improves corrosion resistance and wear resistance. The coating was prepared using an ultrasound-assisted micro-arc oxidation (MAO) process and added with ZrO2 nanoparticles
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A team of researchers at Aligarh Muslim University has made a significant breakthrough in the development of biosynthesized iron oxide nanoparticles, which have shown promising antifungal and photocatalytic activity. The study, which was supported by the Deanship of Scientific Research at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, demonstrated the potential
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Researchers at Al-Furat AL-Awsat Technical University have discovered that aspirin nanoparticles may provide a safer and more effective treatment for ulcers. The study found that these nanoparticles can be engineered to release aspirin in a controlled manner, reducing the risk of gastrointestinal damage and systemic side effects. The researchers also
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Researchers at Saveetha Engineering College in Chennai, India, have made significant breakthroughs in the combustion, performance, and emissions of Madhuca oil-based biodiesel in diesel engines. By leveraging the addition of Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles and hydrogen, the team was able to achieve substantial improvements in fuel efficiency and emissions reduction.
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Researchers from Chongqing University of Technology have explored the synergistic modification of epoxy resin (EP) mechanical properties using polyurethane (PU) and KH550/SiO nanoparticles. The study aimed to develop an epoxy resin composite model by combining these modifiers to enhance its mechanical properties. The research, published in Langmuir, demonstrates the
Nanotechnology
A new report explores the potential of lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles (LPHNPs) as a next-generation drug delivery system for breast cancer therapy. Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent and deadly cancers worldwide, affecting women, and LPHNPs have shown promise in delivering single drugs, drug combinations, and nucleic acids like
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Researchers from the School of Pharmacy & Technology Management have identified a promising strategy for treating colorectal cancer using methotrexate-encapsulated solid lipid nanoparticles (MTX-SLNs) and lactoferrin-decorated MTX-loaded nanoparticles (MTX-Lf-SLNs). The study demonstrated that these nanoparticles exhibited improved stability, high drug encapsulation efficiency, and enhanced cytotoxicity, inducing apoptosis and stopping cell
Nanotechnology
Researchers from the VSB-Technical University of Ostrava have made a significant breakthrough in supercapacitor technology by developing a novel approach that integrates a gel polymer electrolyte and silver nanoparticle-modified manganese oxide electrodes. This innovation is expected to enhance energy storage capabilities, marking a substantial advancement in supercapacitor research. The study
Nanotechnology
Researchers at Iran University of Medical Sciences have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology, developing a novel method to degrade bisphenol A (BPA) using persulfate (PS) activated by nickel ferrite-anchored zinc oxide (ZnO@NiFeO) nanoparticles in the presence of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This breakthrough has the potential
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Researchers at Quchan University of Technology in Quchan, Iran, have made a breakthrough in the field of photoremediation, developing selenium-doped boron carbide nanoparticles (Se@BC-NPs) that can effectively remove 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) from aqueous solutions. This contaminants is known to exert renal and reproductive toxicities, and the new nanoparticles show
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A team of researchers at Henan Polytechnic University in China has developed a highly selective gas sensor for the rapid detection of ethylene using Pt nanoparticles functionalized MnO. According to the study, the newly designed sensor exhibits excellent ethylene gas-sensing performance, with a maximum response value of 7.4-1000 ppm
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Researchers from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden, have made a significant discovery in nanotechnology by developing structurally colored films based on acetylated lignin nanoparticles. The team's innovative approach utilizes membrane emulsification and self-assembly to create multilayered films that exhibit vivid structural colors resulting from
