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A new study published in The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology has reported significant improvements in the machining performance of Inconel 718, a precipitation-hardened nickel-based superalloy, by using a bio-based hybrid nanolubricant composed of aluminium oxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles dispersed in coconut oil. The research, conducted by a
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A team of researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of nanotechnology and photocatalysis, developing a novel approach to cancer therapy. By harnessing photocatalytic reactions, the team has created a spatiotemporally controllable photocatalytic cancer therapy that has shown remarkable tumor-suppressing
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Researchers from the College of Technological Studies have discovered a new type of nanoframe that can be used in medical applications, particularly in cancer treatment. These nanoframes, known as toroidal gold nanoframes, have properties that make them ideal for absorbing light in the near-infrared (NIR) range, which is beneficial for
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Researchers at the University of Tabriz have developed a novel method to fabricate a nanocomposite of a new polymer dot wrapped in cobalt oxide, leading to a high-performance supercapacitor. The study, funded by the Iran National Science Foundation, found that the nanocomposite exhibited superior electrochemical behavior, with a specific capacitance
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Researchers from the Prince of Songkla University in Thailand have made a significant discovery in the field of atherosclerosis prevention. According to their study, a hybrid aptamer-molecularly imprinted polymer nanoparticle (AP-MIP NP) can effectively bind to oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) and reduce its uptake by macrophages, leading to a decrease
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Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo have developed a novel, biodegradable superabsorbent polymer (SAP) hydrogel composite incorporating activated charcoal (AC) and TiO2 nanoparticles to efficiently remove and photodegrade methylene blue (MB) dye from wastewater. This innovative material has shown significant potential in addressing water pollution, a pressing global issue.
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Researchers at the Kyoto Institute of Technology have conducted a study on the behavior of polymer-grafted nanoparticles (PGNPs) confined between polymer-brushed walls. The study, published in the journal Langmuir, aimed to investigate the self-assembly and tribological response of PGNPs under confinement, focusing on the effects of solvent quality and grafting
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Researchers at the University of Massachusetts have developed a novel approach to targeting aggressive cancers using siRNA-based therapy. The new method, described in a recent publication, involves the use of antibody-functionalized hybrid lipid-polymer nanoparticles to deliver siRNA to cancer-overexpressed receptors. This approach demonstrates potential for developing a robust and safe
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Researchers from Yasuj University of Medical Sciences in Iran have made a breakthrough in developing an efficient method for removing methylene blue from wastewater using a novel magnetic chitosan-carboxymethyl cellulose/multiwalled carbon nanotubes composite. The study employed genetic algorithms and regression techniques, including Gradient Boosting Regressor and Maximum Likelihood Estimation,
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Researchers from Anhui Science and Technology University have made a significant breakthrough in the field of photocatalytic hydrogen evolution by developing a novel BiOBr/Cd0.805Zn0.195S (BO/CZS) nanocomposite material. This material exhibits high efficiency and stability in hydrogen evolution under visible light without the use of a co-catalyst.
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Scientists at the School of Biosciences have developed a low-cost and environmentally friendly method for producing copper ferrite nanoparticles using mushroom extract. The research, published in the journal Discover Nano, demonstrates the potential of these nanoparticles in various applications, including antibacterial activity, antioxidant activity, and dye degradation. The team'
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Researchers at Changzhou University have made a significant breakthrough in the field of photocatalytics, discovering a novel method to produce hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and benzaldehyde (BAL) simultaneously using a Zn3In2S6 hollow nanoflower catalyst. This innovative approach has the potential to revolutionize the field of photocatalysis, offering a sustainable and cost-effective
