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Researchers from Punjab Agricultural University have published a study in Cereal Research Communications detailing the effects of zinc oxide (ZnO) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles on heat stress tolerance in wheat. The study involved two wheat cultivars, Unnat PBW 343 and HD 296, treated with 1.5 ppm and 10
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Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology, revealing a novel way to mineralize collagen with iron hydroxides using a bio-inspired coprecipitation reaction. This innovative technique has the potential to revolutionize the production of nanoparticles with specific properties, enabling new applications in
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Researchers from Hong Kong Polytechnic University have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology, developing a novel nanohybrid that efficiently catalyzes the production of green energy, specifically hydrogen, from water electrolysis. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the way we generate clean energy, making it a crucial
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Scientists at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, Iran, have created a novel magnetic field sensor using gold nanoparticles and a plastic optical fiber. The sensor operates by detecting the interaction between the guided modes in the optical fiber and the surface plasma waves supported by the gold nanoparticles. This innovative
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Scientists at the University of Connecticut have made significant progress in the development of nanoparticles for RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics. The researchers created a family of delivery vehicles called Janus base nanopieces (NPs), which can efficiently enter cells and escape endosomes, overcoming a major challenge in RNAi therapeutics. This breakthrough
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Researchers from the Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products have made significant advancements in the development of efficient oxygen electrocatalysts for rechargeable Zn-air batteries. According to a new study, the design of Co and N co-doped carbon matrices has emerged as a promising strategy for the fabrication of bi-functional
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Researchers at Isfahan University of Technology in Iran have made a significant breakthrough in the field of nanotechnology, discovering that PTFE nanoparticles can effectively seal micropores in coatings on AZ80 magnesium alloy, resulting in reduced wear and corrosion. The study, published in the Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, found
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Researchers at Zhengzhou University have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology, developing a highly active catalyst for the hydrolysis of ammonia borane (AB). According to a study published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, the team created hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) supported ruthenium nanoparticles that exhibit
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Researchers at the University of Alicante have made significant breakthroughs in nanocatalysis by developing sulfur-stabilized copper nanoparticles. The research, funded by the Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovacion y Universidades (MICIU), Generalitat Valenciana, Instituto de Sintesis Organica (ISO), Vicerrectorado de Investigacion y Transferencia del Conocimiento of the Universidad de Alicante, and
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Researchers at McMaster University have developed a novel sensing strategy using aptamer-induced fluorescence fluctuation of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) and palladium nanoparticles (Pd NPs) for the rapid and label-free detection of tetracycline in raw milk. The study reports a highly sensitive method to detect tetracycline residues in food products, which
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Researchers at Guilin University of Electronic Technology have made a significant discovery in the field of hydrogen production, developing a highly efficient nanocatalyst that can accelerate the hydrolysis of ammonia borane (AB, NH3BH3) into hydrogen. The new catalyst, made from cobalt-nickel layered double oxide (CoNi-LDO), has shown remarkable performance in
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Scientists at the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials have made a breakthrough discovery in the field of nanotechnology. By utilizing acid digestion of ferrous metal compounds, they have created a cycle of pollutant control from pollutant materials, effectively removing harmful substances from water used in the textile
