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Researchers from the Food and Development Research Center in Mexico have discovered that nanoparticles can improve germination and drought tolerance in jalapeno peppers. The study, published in the journal Plants, found that suspensions of zinc oxide (ZnO) and silicon dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticles significantly increased germination yields and seedling growth in
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Researchers in India have successfully developed a green synthesis approach to produce zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) using Aegle marmelos fruit extract as a natural capping agent. This eco-friendly method has been shown to exhibit a range of beneficial properties, including antioxidant, antibacterial, and photocatalytic activities. The findings have significant implications
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Researchers at Addis Ababa University have successfully developed pure and metal-doped zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles with exceptional photocatalytic properties. The team, led by Fekadu Gashaw Hone, employed a co-precipitation technique to produce the nanoparticles, which were then characterized using various methods, including XRD, UV-Vis DRS, and PL. The findings revealed
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Scientists at the University of Southampton have developed a novel fabrication method to create a zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) diode-like interface device for sensing applications. This innovative device offers a promising solution for high-sensitivity chip-level pH sensing, featuring a tunable threshold voltage and super-Nernstian sensitivity. The research, published in
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Researchers at Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj Napoca, Romania, have made a significant breakthrough in cancer detection by developing a novel nanoparticle-based assay that utilizes DNA methylation markers. The study's findings, published in PLOS ONE, demonstrate the potential of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) in detecting cancer biomarkers. The research
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Scientists have long been warning about the potential risks associated with the increasing use of silver nanoparticles (AgNP) in various industries. Due to their unique properties, AgNP have become widespread in daily life, leading to a significant rise in human exposure. Research has shown that AgNP can induce oxidative stress
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Researchers from the B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology in Tamil Nadu, India, have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against multi-drug resistant (MDR) Staphylococcus aureus, a type of Gram-positive bacteria. According to their study, published in the journal Discover Nano, Camellia sinensis-mediated silver nanoparticles
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New research conducted by the Institute of Chemical Technology in Mumbai, India, has brought to light the dual nature of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) in terms of their therapeutic benefits and potential health risks. Ag-NPs are widely used in cosmetics, healthcare, and antimicrobial products due to their potent antimicrobial and anticancer
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Research conducted at Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals in Chennai, India, has led to the discovery of a novel method for synthesizing silver nanoparticles using an aqueous extract of Delonix elata. This approach is described as an ecologically friendly and sustainable method, offering a potential alternative to traditional chemical synthesis
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Researchers at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University have developed a new class of coordination polymers that can effectively eliminate metronidazole, a common antibiotic, from pharmaceutical wastewater using a photocatalytic process. The study, published in the journal Langmuir, demonstrated that the newly synthesized coordination polymers can degrade up to 92.10%
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Researchers from the Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, have made significant advancements in the field of nanotechnology by designing and characterizing solid electrolyte composites for Li-ion batteries. The key to their success lies in the synergy between polymers and organic ionic plastic crystals (OIPCs), which are crucial for achieving
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A team of researchers from Kyoto University has made significant strides in the field of nanotechnology-photocatalytics by developing a novel photocatalytic system that achieves efficient CO2 reduction without the use of precious metal-based compounds. By harnessing visible-light energy, the researchers have designed a ternary conjugated polymer that acts as a
