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Researchers at Cairo University have developed a novel method for synthesizing selenium nanoparticles using plant extracts, which shows potential for targeted cancer therapy. The study, published in Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, found that the nanoparticles demonstrated improved biocompatibility and structural integrity when incorporated into an alginate/casein hydrogel. This approach
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Researchers from Chaoyang University of Technology in Taichung, Taiwan, have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of nanotechnology. By incorporating TiO2 nanoparticles into TiO2 thin films, they were able to significantly enhance the photovoltaic performance of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The team's innovative approach has the potential
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Researchers at South China University of Technology have made a significant breakthrough in the field of nanotechnology, developing a novel strategy for enhancing the efficiency of solar cells. The team, led by Nianqing Fu, introduced a "three-in-one" approach that employs a bilayered carbon rear electrode featuring a thin
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Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made significant progress in developing solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries. These batteries hold immense promise for next-generation energy storage due to their high energy density and enhanced safety. However, their practical application has been hindered by sluggish reaction kinetics and poor reversibility of the
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Researchers from the School of Bioscience and Technology have made significant advancements in the field of nanotechnology, synthesizing yttrium oxide (Y2O3) nanoparticles using Hygrophila auriculata leaf extract. These nanoparticles have shown exceptional properties, including antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory activities, making them a potential substitute for synthetic drugs. The team also
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Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology, developing a new type of flower-shaped lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) that can effectively deliver cytokine-encoding mRNA to tumors while reducing liver accumulation and hepatotoxicity. These nanoparticles, known as RLNPs, have been engineered to evade apolipoprotein
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Researchers at Hebei University of Technology have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of nanotechnology, developing a high-performance monovalent cation exchange membrane (MCEM) that achieves a breakthrough in the separation of K+/Mg2+. This innovative membrane, engineered with a two-stage modification strategy, demonstrates enhanced selectivity and flux, opening up
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Research conducted at Hebei University of Technology has shed new light on the crucial role of nano-biochar in regulating chemical species and bioaccumulation of redox-active metals in the rhizosphere. The investigation, led by Fei Lian, found that nano-biochar played a significant part in transforming silver ions into silver nanoparticles in
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Researchers at the National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh have developed a new composite nano-particle coating that significantly improves boiling heat transfer on horizontal copper surfaces. The study, published in the journal Heat and Mass Transfer, describes the creation of the nano-structured surfaces using a two-step chemical method. The researchers
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Investigations into the effects of manganese substitution on the properties of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles have led to a new understanding of their potential as electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials. The researchers, from the College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, synthesized MnxCo1-xFe2O4 nanoparticles using a simple and cost-effective sol-gel auto-combustion technique.
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Researchers at North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power have published a study on the resistance mechanisms of soluble microbial products to silver nanoparticles in activated sludge systems. The study found that silver nanoparticles, commonly used in various applications, can contaminate wastewater treatment plants at concentrations ranging from
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Scientists at the South China Agricultural University have made significant progress in developing a vaccine against the infectious bronchitis virus (IBV), a highly contagious and economically devastating disease affecting the poultry industry worldwide. The research, funded by several prominent Chinese institutions, has resulted in the creation of lipid nanoparticles-mRNA that
