Nanoparticles
Researchers from National University in Tehran, Iran, have developed a novel ceramic nanostructured adsorbent made from clay, bovine bone nanoparticles, and human hair waste for the removal of antibiotics from aqueous solutions. The adsorbent was optimized through high-temperature sintering and characterization using various techniques confirmed its successful integration of hydroxyapatite,
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A team of researchers at the University of Helsinki has made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology, introducing a green synthetic approach to functionalize lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) with hemicelluloses. This method uses environmentally friendly and energy-efficient methods, providing a promising solution for the widespread application of LNPs in
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Nanoparticles have shown great promise in recent research as effective adsorbents for wastewater treatment. A team of scientists from Malayer University in Iran has discovered a new method for synthesizing nanoparticles that can efficiently remove dye from aqueous solutions. The researchers used novel synthesized adsorbents, including ZnO, Zn1-xFexO, and Zn1-xCuxO
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Researchers from the Kunming University of Science & Technology have discovered that the stability of iron and aluminum-based nanoparticles in dissolved organic matter-rich environments is more complex than previously thought. Using advanced spectroscopic analyses, the team demonstrated that different dissolved organic matter (DOM) fractions mediate different interfacial forces, leading to
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Scientists at Huazhong University of Science and Technology have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology, developing a novel form of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) that can efficiently deliver mRNA-based cancer treatments. The research, published in ACS Nano, reveals that the vitamin E-based LNPs can promote cellular uptake, dendritic
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Researchers from Denmark have made significant progress in understanding the physicochemical properties-activity relationship for lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) carrying RNA-based therapies. The study, published in the Journal of Controlled Release, highlights the importance of the pKa value of instrumental ionizable lipids (ILs) in siRNA- and mRNA-loaded LNPs for high in vivo
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Scientists at King's College London have made significant discoveries in the field of nanoparticle research for vaccination, particularly in the delivery of lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-mRNAs to the lungs. The study highlights the importance of mucosal immunity in preventing infections, as opposed to relying solely on systemic immunity
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Researchers from Nanning Normal University have made a significant discovery in the field of cancer detection and therapy. By developing a new type of red-emitting nickel-doped carbon dot (Ni-CDs), they have created a multifunctional platform that can detect and treat cancer simultaneously. The Ni-CDs are synthesized via a simple one-pot
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Researchers from Florida Atlantic University have made a significant discovery in the field of carbon capture technology. By employing nanoparticles as catalysts, they found that smaller particles, specifically 5 nm nickel nanoparticles coated with polyvinylpyrrolidone, can enhance carbon dioxide (CO2) solubility and capture rates in seawater. This innovative approach has
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Research at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) has made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology, specifically in the synthesis and characterization of cobalt-and zinc-based catalysts for the catalytic transfer hydrogenolysis of lignin-derived molecules. This process is crucial for lignin valorization, a key biomass component, and could
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Researchers from the University of Chile have made a significant breakthrough in the development of non-toxic TiO2 nanoparticles using polysaccharide-rich marine algae. The study, recently published in the journal Colloids and Surfaces A-physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, demonstrates the potential of using environmentally friendly procedures to produce nanoparticles with combined antibacterial
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Researchers from King Saud University's Faculty of Business, led by M. Aruna, have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology. By incorporating 3 wt% nano-alumina (Al2O3) and varying additions (2-6 wt%) of nano-silicon carbide (SiC) into the liquid stir casting process, they have developed a novel
