Nanotechnology
Researchers at Isfahan University of Technology in Iran have made significant progress in developing biodegradable orthopedic implants using magnesium alloys. These implants, such as AZ31, have shown promise due to their biocompatibility and similar properties to bone. However, their rapid degradation within the body presents a major challenge. To address
Nanotechnology
Researchers at Gadjah Mada University have made a significant breakthrough in using nanoparticles to enhance the growth and health of catfish. The study, led by Sri Juari Santosa, found that the addition of Fe3O4-NPs (nanoparticles) to catfish feed improved growth performance, feed efficiency, and survival rate, with no signs of
Nanotechnology
Research published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules has revealed a significant advancement in the field of nanotechnology, with the development of a novel nanoparticle system for the treatment of lung cancer. Scientists from Alexandria University have designed a dual-delivery system using lactoferrin-functionalized bovine serum albumin nanoparticles (ANPs) to
Beijing University
Researchers at Peking University have developed a novel hydrogel composite system that incorporates Zn- and Sr-containing phosphate particles (ZnSrP) for bone regeneration in critical-sized defects. The study, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), Shenzhen Medical Research Fund, and Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation, demonstrated
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Researchers at the National University of Singapore have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the incorporation of boron into metal nanoparticles. According to their study, published in the journal Nanoscale Horizons, boron can become inadvertently incorporated into transition metals during the reduction of metal salts with borohydride. This presence of boron
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Investigators at the College of Dentistry have conducted a study to test the effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles and pepper fruit extract on Streptococcus mutans and Staphylococcus aureus isolates from dental cavities. The study found that both pepper fruit extract and zinc oxide nanoparticles possess antibacterial properties, with the highest
Nanoparticles
Research published by the Wuhan University of Technology has demonstrated a novel approach to detecting iodide ions using a combination of nicotine-based carbon quantum dots (NIC-CQDs) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The probe, which was constructed from discarded cigarette butts, exhibits stable and intense blue luminescence, allowing for the detection of
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Researchers at the University of Malakand have discovered that nanoparticles (NPs) can significantly enhance phytoremediation efficiency for heavy metal-contaminated environments. The study, recently published in Plant Nano Biology, investigates the potential of foliar-applied NPs to modulate stress-responsive transcription factors and biochemical pathways in various plant species. The findings reveal that
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Researchers from the University of Vigo have made significant strides in developing nanoparticles that can encapsulate and improve the bioaccessibility of nutraceuticals. By constructing wheat gluten protein-carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) nanoparticles using a pH cycling method, the team has successfully created a novel nanocarrier that can efficiently load and release curcumin,
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Researchers from the University of Science and Technology Beijing have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of nanotechnology. According to a new report, a novel core-shell nano-composite containing carbon coating on aluminum nanoparticle surface has shown significant oxidation resistance behaviors. This innovative design could potentially overcome the high surface
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Research conducted by Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University has led to the development of novel multifunctional materials that combine antibacterial, hydrophobic, and fluorescent properties. The study focuses on the hybrid inorganic-organic material concept, which enables the creation of supermaterials with diverse features on a single platform. The research has shown that
Nanoparticles
Researchers at Walter Sisulu University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of nanotechnology, developing a novel method to improve the efficiency of thin-film organic solar cells (TFOSCs). By incorporating silver-doped copper sulfide (CuS/Ag) metal nanoparticles into the active layer of TFOSCs, the team achieved a significant enhancement
