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Clerodendron phlomoides leaf extract-mediated synthesis of selenium nanoparticles for multi-applications This study aimed at the green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) using an aqueous extract of Clerodendron phlomoides leaves as both reducing and stabilizing agents. The success of SeNP…

This study demonstrates the green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) using an aqueous extract of Clerodendron phlomoides leaves as both the reducing and stabilizing agents. It highlights their potential anti-cancer, antioxidant, and anti-microbial effects.

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Antioxidant potential of peptide fractions from tuna dark muscle protein isolate: A green enzymatic approach Tuna dark muscle protein isolate (TDMPI) derived from yellowfin tuna ( Thunnus albacares ) represents a sustainable by-product for bioactive peptide production. In this study, TDMPI was hydrolysed…

#EnzymaticHydrolysis of tuna dark muscle protein isolate (#TDMPI) from #yellowfintuna generates antioxidant-rich #peptides (<10 kDa), providing a sustainable and eco-friendly source for #NaturalFoodPreservatives.

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Nanotechnology revolutionizing osteosarcoma treatment: Advances in targeted kinase inhibitors Osteosarcoma (OS) is the most frequent primary malignant bone tumor in adolescents and young adults. Despite the advances in therapy, OS remains an ominous problem because of its high metastatic…

This review highlights how #nanotechnology enhances the delivery and efficacy of #kinaseinhibitors in #Osteosarcoma, tackling challenges like #DrugResistance and paving the way for safer, more effective, and personalized therapies.

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Nanoscience systematic review methodology standardization The field of nanoscience has undergone significant transformations in the past two decades, presenting researchers with a complex and dynamic environment. Navigating the vast array of scholarly…

This article offers a comprehensive guideline for systematic reviews in nanoscience, bridging critical knowledge gaps and providing a structured approach that emphasizes methodological rigor, transparency, and applicability.

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Modeling benzene physicochemical properties using Zagreb upsilon indices Quantitative structure–property relationship (QSPR) frameworks leverage topological indices to model the physicochemical attributes of molecular structures. In this study, we introduce the concept of…

This study introduces Zagreb upsilon indices based on the #upsilon degree, showing that the second Zagreb upsilon index outperforms existing topological indices in predicting π-electron energy of #benzenes (r > 0.93). #QSPR

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Characterization and ecological risk assessment of toxic metals in mangrove sediments near Langen Village in Tieshan Bay of Beibu Gulf, China A series of coastal development initiatives have been recently implemented in the East Harbor area of Tieshan Harbor, Guangxi Province, China. However, the ecological impacts of these reclamation…

Analysis of the distribution, #EcologicalRisks, & sources of toxic metals in surface sediments collected across different #mangrove zones, near Langen Village, China revealed higher levels of toxic metals in dead & severely damaged mangrove areas.

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Electrochemical and microbiological effects of dumpsite leachates on soil and air quality This study investigated the environmental impact and health challenges of poorly managed solid waste materials. During this study, soil specimens were sampled at five spatial points (within a radius…

This study evaluates the effects of improper #WasteManagement on #AirQuality, soil's pathogenic microbial performance, toxic metal levels, & electrical properties in southern Nigeria, showing poor air quality & high toxicity levels.

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Enhancement of water absorption properties of potassium polyacrylate-based hydrogels in CaCl2-rich soils using potassium di- and tri-carboxylate salts A series of potassium polyacrylate hydrogels (KPAHs) hyperabsorbents of water 0.08, 0.21, and 0.46 wt% of triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) crosslinker were prepared by a free radical…

Researchers report #potassiumpolyacrylate #hydrogels enhanced with KDC/KTC, showing exceptional swelling and restored water absorbency in 3–9 g L⁻¹ CaCl₂, offering an eco-friendly solution for #AgriculturalWater retention.

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Chitosan-coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles synthesized using Carica papaya bark extract: Evaluation of antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer activity of HeLa cervical cancer cells This study presents an eco-friendly approach for synthesizing chitosan-coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (Ch-SPIONs) using Carica papaya bark extract as a green reducing and…

Chitosan-coated superparamagnetic iron oxide #Nanoparticles synthesized using Carica papaya bark extract display potential as sustainable, #Biocompatible nanomaterials for #Antioxidant therapy, #Antimicrobial applications & #Cancer therapy.

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Therapeutic potential of sustainable zinc oxide nanoparticles biosynthesized using Tradescantia spathacea aqueous leaf extract The present study focused on the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) utilizing an aqueous extract (leaves) of Tradescantia spathacea and assessed their antibacterial and anticancer…

Green synthesis of ZnO #nanoparticles using #Tradescantiaspathacea leaf extract, exhibiting #antibacterial activity and #anticancer properties and highlighting their potential for use in #biomedicine applications.

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Green-synthesized chromium oxide nanoparticles using pomegranate husk extract: Multifunctional bioactivity in antioxidant potential, lipase and amylase inhibition, and cytotoxicity Malnutrition is a growing global health concern that contributes to obesity. This study presents the green synthesis of chromium oxide nanoparticles (Cr₂O₃ NPs) using pomegranate husk aqueous extract…

This study presents the #GreenSynthesis of chromium oxide #nanoparticles (Cr₂O₃ NPs) using pomegranate husk aqueous extract and demonstrate its potential #Antioxidant and #AntiObesity effects.

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Novel trimetallic (TiO2–MgO–Au) nanoparticles: Biosynthesis, characterization, antimicrobial, and anticancer activities Trimetallic nanoparticles have garnered significant attention due to their promising biological activities. In this study, the aqueous extract of banana peel was utilized as a reducing and…

#GreenBioSynthesis of spherical TiO₂–MgO–Au trimetallic nanoparticles using #BananaPeelExtract, exhibiting potent #Antimicrobial, #Antibiofilm, and #Anticancer activity, particularly against #BreastCancer cells.

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Cost-effective one-pot fabrication of iron(iii) oxychloride–iron(iii) oxide nanomaterials for supercapacitor charge storage In this study, the cost-effective one-pot fabrication of iron( iii ) oxychloride–iron( iii ) oxide nanomaterials for supercapacitor charge storage has been achieved. We incorporated iron( iii )…

This study demonstrates that a one-pot fabricated a PPy/iron(iii) oxychloride–iron(iii) oxide core–shell #nanocomposite acts as a highly efficient, low-cost material for supercapacitor charge storage.

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Fluorescent sulfur quantum dots for environmental monitoring The importance of environmental monitoring is on the rise, driven by the increased pressure on the natural environment during the age of urbanization and industrialization. To address this demand, it…

This review highlights #SulfurQuantumDots as cost-effective and selective #FluorescentSensors for #EnvironmentalMonitoring, capable of detecting #pollutants, with emerging applications in smartphone-based and dual-mode sensing systems.

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Nanoparticles in low-temperature preservation of biological systems of animal origin In recent years, nanotechnology has had a profound impact on low-temperature preservation, offering advanced solutions that significantly improve the storage of biological samples. Low-temperature…

This review outlines the #Cryopreservation methods for biological specimens along with their limitations, while highlighting the positive role of inorganic #Nanoparticles in #Cryobiology & their potential applications in low-temperature preservation.

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A comprehensive review on hybrid plasmonic waveguides: Structures, applications, challenges, and future perspectives This article offers an in-depth overview of hybrid plasmonic waveguides (HPWs), a burgeoning area poised to transform optical communication, data processing, biosensing, and nanophotonics. HPWs…

This study explores hybrid #plasmonic waveguides, detailing their theory, structures, and applications in #OpticalCommunication, #biosensing, and #nanophotonics, and highlights future directions to advance #nanoscale light confinement.

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Impacts of double stratification on thermally radiative third-grade nanofluid flow on elongating cylinder with homogeneous/heterogeneous reactions by implementing machine learning approach This work investigates the influences of double stratification on a thermally radiative third-grade nanofluid flow. The fluid flowed on a stretching cylinder. It is considered that the homogeneous…

Using an #ArtificialNeuralNetwork approach to investigate the impact of double stratification on a thermally radiative third-grade #nanofluid flow across a stretching cylinder with homogeneous/heterogeneous reactions.

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Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of iron oxide/poly(2-methylaniline) nanohybrids for supercapacitor application This study reports the synthesis of a nanohybrid material composed of poly(2-methylaniline) (P(2MA)) and iron oxide (Fe 2 O 3 ) as electrodes for supercapacitors using a simple and cost-effective…

This study reports a simple synthesis of Fe₂O₃/poly(2-methylaniline) #nanohybrid #electrodes, highlighting their strong potential as high-performance #supercapacitor materials for advanced #EnergyStorage applications.

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Growth kinetics and mechanical characterization of boride layers formed on Ti6Al4V Although Ti6Al4V alloy is used in a wide variety of engineering fields such as automotive, aerospace, chemical, marine, and medical, it has significant disadvantages such as low hardness and wear…

Scientists show that pack boriding Ti6Al4V #alloy at 950–1150 °C for 5–15 h forms TiB₂/TiB layers & enables activation energy analysis, enhancing #SurfaceHardness & #WearResistance through a #CostEffective diffusion process.

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Comparative analysis of nutritional composition and bioactive properties of Chlorella vulgaris and Arthrospira platensis: Implications for functional foods and dietary supplements The rising incidence of chronic diseases has spurred interest in functional foods rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients, as well as in exploring their potential cytotoxic activity against…

This study provides a comprehensive comparison of the nutritional composition & bioactive properties of two algae species, #chlorella & #spirulina, offering insights into their targeted applications in functional foods & supplements.

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Multifunctional chitosan nanoparticles: Zn2+ adsorption, antimicrobial activity, and promotion of aquatic health Chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) are one of the versatile materials that has potential applications in multidomains. However, these diverse applications are not seen in CSNPs produced from a single…

This study reports the ionotropic gelation synthesis of #ChitosanNanoparticles that efficiently adsorb Zn²⁺ at 156.2 mg/g, exhibit strong #antimicrobial activity, highlighting versatile #biomedical and #aquaculture applications.

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Fabrication of antibacterial chitosan/PVA nanofibers co-loaded with curcumin and cefadroxil for wound healing This study aimed to prepare chitosan/PVA nanofibers loaded with cefadroxil and curcumin (CPCCNFs) by electrospinning. According to FTIR spectra, there was no interaction between drugs and polymers.…

Electrospun nanofibers for wound healing!

Electrospun cefadroxil and curcumin-loaded chitosan/PVA #nanofibers show potential #AntiBacterial activity against S. aureus and promising #WoundHealing ability.

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Recycling of HDPE-giant reed composites: Processability and performance Giant reed ( Arundo donax ), a plant species with potential for obtaining lignocellulosic fibres, was validated as reinforcement in thermoplastic composites with good processability,…

This study shows that closed-loop recycling of #HighDensityPolyethylene composites with up to 40% #GiantReed fillers maintains processing stability, enhances #TensileStrength and improves #OxidationResistance.

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Greener and magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles as a recyclable catalyst for Knoevenagel condensation and degradation of industrial Congo red dye This study investigates the environmentally friendly synthesis of Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles using basil leaf extract as a sustainable precursor. The resulting basil–Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles were extensively…

Demonstrating the #GreenSynthesis of basil–Fe₃O₄ #nanoparticles while highlighting its i) performance as a recyclable catalyst for Knoevenagel condensation and ii) #photocatalytic efficiency in the degradation of Congo Red dye. #WaterTreatment

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In situ #ZnO, SiO2, and #TiO2 particle formation in #ScotsPine & Norway spruce wood enhances surface hydrophobicity and #UVResistance & strengthens #antifungal protection, enabling #ecofriendly #HybridWood development.

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Using the BVP4C package for #NumericalSimulation, this study investigates the flow of a non-Newtonian #HybridNanofluid, containing MoS2 and #SWCNTs-NPs in the base fluid, across a porous Riga surface.

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Preparation and wastewater treatment performance of zeolite-modified ecological concrete This study developed a zeolite-modified ecological concrete and investigated the effects of zeolite content and particle size on its physical and mechanical properties, as well as its degradation…

This study demonstrates that zeolite-incorporated #EcologicalConcrete has improved compressive strength, enhanced melanin removal, and increased #WaterPurification efficiency. #WaterPollution #WastewaterTreatment

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