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Researchers from the 'Petru Poni' Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry have made significant progress in the development of humidity sensors using lanthanide-doped zinc oxide nanocomposites. The researchers used the electrospinning-calcination method to create the nanocomposites, which were then investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and high-resolution X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)
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Researchers at the University of Victoria have developed a sustainable and cost-effective granular activated carbon-based zinc oxide nanoparticle (ZnO@GAC) composite to tackle the pollution of tetracycline in aqueous environments. The study compared various treatment methods, including ozonation, adsorption, and photocatalytic degradation, and found that ozonation was the most promising
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A team of researchers at Shenyang Pharmaceutical University has developed a new treatment for psoriasis using a thermosensitive microemulsion gel incorporating nano-zinc oxide and black soybean tar. The study, published in the journal Colloids and Surfaces B-biointerfaces, aimed to improve the properties of black soybean tar and increase patient compliance,
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Researchers from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education have developed a coating formulation that can extend the shelf life of strawberries by up to 30 days. The coating, composed of chitosan and zinc oxide nanoparticles, was enhanced with ginger and garlic extracts. The team evaluated the quality indices
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Scientists at the Technical University of Moldova have investigated the effects of titanium dioxide (TiO2), zinc oxide (ZnO), and copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles on biomass growth, astaxanthin biosynthesis, and lipid accumulation in the green microalga Haematococcus lacustris. The study found that the nanoparticles exerted stage-specific effects, modulating growth and astaxanthin
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Researchers from the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) in Hajipur, India, have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of nanotechnology. By synthesizing silver nanoparticles infused with amphotericin B (AmB), they have created a highly effective and low-cost treatment for visceral leishmaniasis (VL), a parasitic disease that
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Researchers at the Dow University of Health Sciences in Karachi, Pakistan, have successfully developed a method for green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Citrus sinensis peel extract. The study demonstrates the potential of AgNPs in combating multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial infections, highlighting their unique antibacterial properties. The research explores the
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Scientists at Ocean University of China have conducted a study to investigate the aggregation of silver nanoparticles in natural seawater. The research revealed that the concentration of total organic carbon (TOC) and turbidity significantly impact the aggregation of silver nanoparticles, with increased TOC concentration leading to decreased aggregation. The study&
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Research conducted by Lomonosov Moscow State University has led to the development of a novel approach for simultaneous interferometric and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) detection of bacteria utilizing porous silicon nanowires (pSi NWs) modified with silver and gold nanoparticles. This dual-mode sensing platform achieved detection limits of down to 6.
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Researchers from the Shanghai Institute of Technology have developed a novel composite aerogel, CUN-CCMA, made from carboxylated cellulose nanofibers, chitosan, and montmorillonite, loaded with CdS/UiO-66-NH2 heterojunction. This innovative material exhibits exceptional properties, including high specific area, light density, and robust three-dimensional interpenetrating network. These characteristics enable CUN-CCMA to effectively
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Researchers from Southwest University have developed a new composite coating for cellulose insulating paper in oil-immersed transformers, which significantly improves the transformer's service life by reducing moisture generated by the thermal aging process. The innovative solution combines polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) with excellent hydrophobicity and nano-SiO2 with outstanding thermal stability
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Scientists at Qingdao University of Science and Technology have made a significant breakthrough in developing a bio-based adhesive that surpasses traditional petroleum-based adhesives in terms of adhesion strength, humidity-resistance, and recyclability. This innovative adhesive, made from poly(acrylic acid)-grafted cellulose nanocrystals (CNC-PAA) and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), has shown
