Nanotechnology
Researchers at Al-Qasim Green University have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the use of zinc oxide nanoparticles in plant growth. The study, published in the Kufa Journal for Agricultural Sciences, found that zinc oxide nanoparticles enhanced the germination rate and growth of wheat seeds in vitro. The study utilized a
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Scientists at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education have successfully synthesized magnetic nanoparticles with unique properties using the solution combustion method. The researchers, led by Jhelai Sahadevan, have created nanoparticles with varying doping levels of yttrium (Y) in a zinc-copper ferrite (ZCYF) matrix. The study, published in the Bulletin of
Technical institutes
Research conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology has led to the development of a novel approach for reducing the toxicity of cholesterol oxidation products, such as 7-ketocholesterol (7KC), using enzymes derived from microbial sources. By immobilizing cholesterol oxidase enzymes on silane functionalized silica nanoparticles, the researchers achieved nearly twice
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Researchers from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology, shedding light on the mechanisms behind the formation of amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) nanoparticles. Led by Hadar Shaked, the team used in situ synchrotron small-angle X-ray scattering to study the crystallization process of
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Researchers from Wuhan University of Technology have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of nanotechnology, developing a multifunctional nanorobot that can penetrate deep into tumor tissues and selectively target cancer cells. The nanorobot, called UCGPJNRs, uses a novel combination of enzymes to enhance its internalization efficiency and selectively release
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Researchers from Shandong University of Technology have developed nanoparticles that exhibit enhanced emulsification efficiency, antioxidant capacity, and UV shielding properties. These particles, made from a combination of phycocyanin and butterfly pea anthocyanin, demonstrate a high internal phase Pickering emulsion stability and improved retention of astaxanthin under both natural light and
Technical institutes
Researchers from the Guangdong Technion Israel Institute of Technology have made a breakthrough discovery in the field of nanotechnology, identifying and characterizing a novel enzyme, CaSrpA, that can efficiently reduce selenite to selenium nanoparticles. This finding has significant implications for the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly methods for selenium
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Researchers from Tel Aviv University have developed radiation-guided nanoparticles that enhance the efficacy of PARP inhibitors in primary and metastatic BRCA1-deficient tumors. The research, published in the Journal of Controlled Release, demonstrates the potential of this treatment approach in overcoming immune evasion and improving tumor targeting. The study involved a
Nanotechnology
Researchers at Shandong University of Technology have made significant strides in the field of nanotechnology, developing a novel catalyst that efficiently reduces CO2 emissions and enhances the performance of Zinc-Carbon (Zn-CO2) batteries. The team's findings, published in Nano Letters, demonstrate the potential of halogen/nitrogen codoped carbon encapsulated
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Researchers from Beijing Jiaotong University have discovered a novel way to improve the wear resistance of wind turbine gears by using a new lubricant additive made from magnesium silicate hydroxide (MSH) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles. The additive, called MSH/TiO2, was prepared using spray drying technology and has shown
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Researchers from the Guilin University of Technology have made significant strides in improving the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) by developing novel Ti3C2Tx-TiO2/ZnS composites. These composites exhibit enhanced adsorption-catalytic transformation of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs), resulting in remarkable specific capacity and energy density. According to the study published in the
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Research from Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute in Egypt has shed light on the potential of biosynthesized chitosan nanoparticles in treating liver cancer. The study, published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, presents a novel green-synthesis strategy for chitosan nanoparticles using Gelidium amansii hot-water extract as a crosslinking
