Title: New surfaces “without” chemistry? About bioinspired microtopographic material surfaces – And why we sent them also into space

Living nature uses much less chemical diversity than we do in our technical systems. On the other hand, living nature achieves relevant additional functionalities through evolutionarily excellently optimized and extremely diverse meta-surfaces, mainly in the scale of micrometers [....] » Read More

Title: Personalized and Precision Medicine (PPM) as a unique healthcare model through biodesign-inspired & biotech-driven translational applications and upgraded business marketing to secure the human healthcare and biosafety

Traditionally a disease has been defined by its clinical presentation and observable characteristics, not by the underlying molecular mechanisms, pathways and systems biology-related processes specific to a particular patient (ignoring persons-at-risk). A new systems approach to [....] » Read More

Title: Use of low temperature plasma methods for synthesis of epitaxial films and nanostructures: Application to management of III-V high power high frequency devices

It is recognized that performance of microwave and electro-optical devices, circuits and subsystems currently used in modern communication systems, are drastically impacted by thermal issues. Microwave Circuits generate large amount of heat that must be removed for proper functio [....] » Read More

Title: TiO2 and WO3 semiconductor particles in contact with fly ash for removal the pollutants from waste water

The goal of this paper is to develop a new material from fly ash which was further used for the advanced treatment of wastewaters with multiple pollutants load. The investigation of the effectiveness of the removal of cadmium, methylene blue and surfactant (sodium dodecylbenzenes [....] » Read More

Title: Management of light emission of near-infrared dyes mediated by nanomaterials: From anti-Stokes to anti-Kasha fluorescence.

Near-infrared (NIR) dyes are compounds that absorb/emit light mostly in the ultraviolet (UV) and NIR region and being largely transparent in the visible one. Inducing fluorescence of such compounds in the visible range will facilitate their applications as NIR or UV imaging displ [....] » Read More

Title: 30,000 nanotextured implants in human: No cancer, no infection, only success

Polymers have been widely used and investigated as drug carriers for treating cancer. While such polymers can be biodegradable, cytocompatible, functionalized to attach to certain cells and tissues, and have controllable drug (chemotherapeutic) release properties, can’t we [....] » Read More

Title: Organic based carbon quantum dot: Unique nano-dimensional material as stable white light generator

White light emission offers numerous benefits as it encompasses the entire visible spectrum, making it suitable for a wide range of applications in Display technologies like LCDs and OLEDs, phototherapy in medicine, photography and cinematography etc. In todays’ industry, a [....] » Read More

Title: Azodye nanolayers: New trend in liquid crystal devices

Photoalignment and photopatterning has been proposed and studied for a long time. Light is responsible for the delivery of energy as well as phase and polarization information to materials systems. It was shown that photoalignment liquid crystals by azodye nanolayers could provid [....] » Read More

Title: Structure-Property relationship of cellulosic fibres

The mechanical properties of cellulosic fibres such as strength is attributed to the rigidity and high molecular weight of cellulose chains, intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bonding and fibrillar and crystalline structure of the fibres (1). The strength and stiffness of [....] » Read More

Title: Structural and optical characterization of electrochemically deposited indium oxide nanostructures for photoelectrochemical investigation

Herein, we studied the effect of different precursor solution pH values on the crystal structure, morphology, and optical properties of high-purity In2O3 nanostructures for their possible photoelectrochemical application via the electrodeposition technique. The XRD result reveale [....] » Read More

Title: Enhanced theragnostic effect of ultrasound-mediated dual-targeted nanosystems based on phase-changeable polymeric nanodroplets for breast cancer

Targeted theranostic can detective tumors, raise the antitumor effects and reduce the side effects. Utilizing the tumor targeted cRGD ligand and phase-changeable perfluorohexane, a novel dual-targeted theranostical ultrasound contrast agent (DTTUCA): cyclo (Arg-Gly-Asp-d-Tyr-Lys) [....] » Read More

Title: Artificial intelligence in nano drug delivery: From formulation design to clinical translation

Nano drug delivery systems offer tremendous potential for addressing complex health challenges through targeted therapeutics and personalized medicine. However, their development remains inherently complex, involving the integration of diverse material properties, biological inte [....] » Read More

Title: The promise of nanotechnology in personalized & precision medicine: Drug discovery & development being partnered with nanotechnologies via the revolution at the nanoscale

A new systems approach to subclinical, predictive and/or diseased states and wellness resulted in a new Hi Tech trend in the healthcare services, namely, personalized and precision medicine (PPM). Meanwhile, despite breakthroughs in designed-driven research that have led to [....] » Read More

Title: Magnetic nanocomposites for future theranostic medicine: Diagnostics (MRI and MPI) and Magneto-HyperThermic Treatment (MHT)

Magnetic nanocomposites (MNC) are currently being widely studied as materials for future medicine, such as for enhancing the contrast of magnetic resonance imaging, delivering drugs directly to the diseased organ, and for hyperthermia therapy of oncological diseases. MNC for biom [....] » Read More

Title: Nanosensor for weak magnetic fields based on the kramers degenerate spin system of Nanosensor for weak magnetic fields based on the kramers degenerate spin system of 14NV - 13C

In the past decade, magnetometry based on single nitrogen-vacancy (14NV) color centers has become one of the most actively developed areas of quantum sensing [1–3]. An important challenge in 14NV-based magnetometry is accounting for internal crystal strain and associated el [....] » Read More

Title: Development of nanoparticle-based contrast agents for x-ray fluorescence computed tomography bioimaging

Nanoparticles (NPs) have become increasingly important across diverse fields, ranging from hybrid materials and sensor technologies to antiviral and antibacterial coatings, as well as numerous biomedical applications, including their role as contrast agents. Their unique physicoc [....] » Read More

Title: Functionalization of cellulose nanocrystals and its application as biomaterials

Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNCs) are abundant in nature, reproducable and sustainable. Meanwhile, due to their rod-shaped morphology, nanoscale size, mechanical properties, adjustable surface chemistry, rheological properties, high biocompatibility, and self-assembly properties abov [....] » Read More

Title: CRISPR-nanocapsule targeting IGFBP5 disrupts ROR1/HER2-CREB to inhibit glioblastoma stem-like cell invasion

Diffuse infiltration is the main reason for therapeutic resistance and recurrence in glioblastoma (GBM). However, potential targeted therapies for GBM stem-like cell (GSC) which is responsible for GBM invasion are limited. Herein, we report Insulin-like Growth Factor-Binding Prot [....] » Read More

Title: Sandwich-like composite with two-dimensional van der waals heterojunction as high-performance electrocatalyst for zinc-air battery

With increasing concerns about the energy crisis and environmental pollution, growing emphasis has been placed on the development of sustainable energy technology such as zinc-air batteries (ZABs) [1-2]. The electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is the key electrochemic [....] » Read More

Title: Low-concentration H2S gas sensors based on MOF-derived Co3O4 nanomaterials

Metal-organic frameworks (MOF)-based gas sensors have garnered significant interest and are highly desirable for monitoring indoor air quality and mitigating various environmental reclamation challenges. Herein, we describe a unique approach for fabricating hydrogen sulfide (H2S) [....] » Read More

Title: Theoretical insights into epitaxial graphene grown on SiC

In his own work, the crystal structure and the electronic structure properties of epitaxial graphene grown on SiC substrate have been explored based on first-principles calculations. It is found that the quality of graphene grown on C-face of SiC substrate is perfect, which [....] » Read More

Title: Eco-Friendly flexible energy storage: Cerium-Doped natural fiber composite electrodes

The growing demand for flexible and eco-friendly electrodes in modern energy storage systems has driven research toward sustainable materials and innovative fabrication techniques. This study presents the development of freestanding, paper-based electrodes using cerium oxide (CeO [....] » Read More

Title: Fluorescence and surface studies of the biologically active molecules with Industrially important Ionic surfactants

The surface tension and fluorescence measurements have been carried out to study the interactions present between anionic surfactant, sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) and cationic surfactant, dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide (DTAB), in aqueous solution, in presence and abs [....] » Read More

Title: Synthesis of plasmonic hybrid novel polymeric graphitic carbon nitride/TiO2 photocatalyst and its engineering applications

Among various kinds of photocatalytic semiconductors, graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)-based photocatalysts have become the most attractive “celebrity” because of their stable chemical properties, appropriate band structure, and facile synthesis. Here, we synthesized [....] » Read More

Title: Effects of pores distribution on tensile strength of recycled polyacrylonitrile and polyethylene terephthalate blends

The pore size dictates prominent mechanical properties such as the tensile strength of recycled polyacrylonitrile (rPAN) blended with polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The distributions indicate the materials' properties such as toughness, ductility, or brittleness after comp [....] » Read More

Title: SCAPS 1d simulation of a High-Efficiency quantum dot solar cell using antimony selenide as an absorber layer

The target concept of nanotechnology in solar cell technology centers on improving energy conversion efficiency with a reduced production cost. Antimony selenide (Sb2Se3) can be used as an absorber layer for trapping solar energy owing to its unique properties, such as phase cons [....] » Read More

Title: Multifunctional nanostructured materials: A new dimension in energy storage materials

Multifunctional materials are of today’s quest. Miniaturization, i.e. development of these materials in the form of nanomaterials is of primary need considering their application in devices. Moreover, if these are obtained in nanostructured form, they can bring wonders. [....] » Read More

Title: Smart-multifunctional nano coatings

Smart multifunctional Nano coatings are designed to offer advanced multifunctional surface properties in combination with nanoparticles. In general, development of smart-multifunctional nanocoatings are involved with many more complex steps. We have demonstrated simple methods to [....] » Read More

Title: Estimation of photophysical, electrochemical, computational and fluorescence quenching studies of thiadiazole derivative

The absorption and fluorescence spectra of synthesized 4-[5-(2,5-Dimethyl-pyrrol-1-yl)-[1,3,4] thiadiazol-2-ylsulfanylmethyl]-6-methoxy-chromen-2-one (DTYMC) compound were recorded in various solvents at room temperature in order to estimate the ground and excited state dipole mo [....] » Read More

Title: Sustainable wastewater treatment using green adsorbents: Advancing materials for a cleaner future

The increasing burden of water pollution and the growing demand for cost-effective, eco-friendly treatment solutions have directed significant attention toward green adsorbents in wastewater management. These sustainable materials derived from natural, agricultural, and industria [....] » Read More

Title: Smart materials for noise and vibration damping in high-speed rail systems: A comparative analysis

Effective noise and vibration control remains a critical challenge in high-speed rail systems, directly influencing passenger comfort and the longevity of infrastructure. This study evaluated four advanced materials—piezoelectric materials, shapememory alloys (SMAs), magnet [....] » Read More

Title: Simulation and optimization of the effect of a pollutant adsorbed by clay

The elimination of hazardous pollutants present in contaminated water is a major issue for the protection of the population. At very low concentrations, hazardous and toxic products have serious effects on humans and animals. Industries introduce hazardous products into the envir [....] » Read More

Title: Cutting-Edge biomaterials for next-Generation brain-Computer interfaces

The evolution of biomaterials is revolutionizing brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), facilitating seamless neural integration with superior signal fidelity, biocompatibility, and long-term stability. Emerging materials—including carbon nanomaterials, conductive polymers, and [....] » Read More

Title: The integration of montmorillonite in humidity sensor development

Humidity sensors based on natural clays, represent an innovative and sustainable approach for accurate humidity detection in air and soil. Montmorillonite, a naturally abundant and eco-friendly clay, is gaining significant attention due to its low cost, biodegradability, and mini [....] » Read More

Title: Spray deposition of carbon-zinc oxide nanomaterials: A scalable approach for advanced electroshielding and flexible electronics

The advancement of nanomaterial-based coatings is crucial for the development of next-generation flexible electronics, smart coatings, and functional surfaces. One of the key challenges in this field is achieving uniform, large-area deposition of nanostructured materials while ma [....] » Read More

Title: Magnetic nanocomposites of cobalt terephthalate with magnetite:Synthesis and functional characterization

The development of advanced sorbent materials for water purification remains a critical challenge in environmental chemistry. This study presents a novel magnetic nanocomposite combining cobalt (II) 2-aminoterephthalate (Co-TFK-NH?) metal-organic framework with magnetite (Fe?O?) [....] » Read More

Title: Potential use of platinum doped ceria (Ce 0.95 Pt 0.05 O2) through low temperature solution combustion method

The significant aim of the research work was mainly focused on the effective development and catalytic applications of platinum doped ceria (Ce0.95Pt0.05O2) through a low temperature solution combustion method using glycine as fuel. The synthesized Pt doped CeO2 (Ce0.95Pt0.05O2) [....] » Read More

Title: Obtaining metal-polymer nanocomposites by thermolysis of calcium salts with unsaturated mono- and dicarboxylic acids

Interest in metal-polymer nanocomposites is due to a unique combination of attractive physicochemical properties of nanosized metals, metal oxides or metal chalcogenides with mechanical, film-forming and other characteristics of polymers. This allows using them as magnetic materi [....] » Read More

Title: Construction of environment-friendly proline Mannich quaternary ammonium salt and its synergistic effect on corrosion inhibition of carbon steel

Acidizing represents a widely employed stimulation technique in petroleum reservoir development. Nevertheless, the inherent corrosivity of strong acids (e.g, 1 M HCl) towards downhole metallic infrastructure remains a critical operational challenge, potentially inducing premature [....] » Read More

Title: Research and performance evaluation of a temperature-resistant and shear-resistant nano-clean fracturing fluid system

The vigorous development of low-permeability oil and gas reservoirs represents a critical strategy for enhancing hydrocarbon reserves and production in China. Clean fracturing fluid systems are widely recognized as the preferred choice for stimulating low-permeability reservoirs [....] » Read More

Title: Effect of ZnCl2 on the performance of antiscaling nanoparticles for long-lasting extrusion injection

In order to improve the scaling phenomenon caused by the produced water during oil and gas extraction, nanoparticles with anti-scaling effect have been developed. But the retention time of such nanoparticles in the formation has become a difficult problem to be solved. In this pa [....] » Read More

Title: Improving the performance of carbon nanotube sensors by selective noise removal

Today, in addition to traditional visualisation techniques, such as X-rays, for crack and defect detection, researchers in the field of nondestructive testing are actively using electromagnetic waves for detailed material identification. In particular, ultra-wideband and multi-wa [....] » Read More

Title: Carbon nanotube film-type broadband imager-based multi-wavelength computer tomography system for 3D composite structure reconstruction

Non-destructive testing techniques play important roles; optical imaging measurements in infrared (IR)–terahertz (THz) bands have great potential for defective detection of industrial products. In the above bands, photo-irradiation shows characteristic transmittance values [....] » Read More

Title: Broadband Non-Destructive structural reconstruction via reflection angle estimation using carbon nanotube thin-film sensors

Computer vision (CV) in the long-wavelength optical band is attracting attention as a method for non-destructively extracting detailed information (material identification and structural reconstruction) from the inside of objects that are opaque to the naked eye. The wavelength r [....] » Read More

Title: Nanocarbon-based ultrabroadband longer-wavelength camera sheet with simultaneously and visually augmented display

Carbon nanotube (CNT)-based sheet devices have played a leading role in advancing longer-wavelength (LW) photo-monitoring sheet devices for non-destructive inspections, particularly for applications involving material identification and permeable object analysis [1]. However, d [....] » Read More

Title: Video measurement and material identification by multi-wavelength measurement using ultra- broadband optical absorption carbon nanotube camera formed from nanomaterial ink

Background: Optical sensing with CNT sensor devices utilizes the photo-thermoelectric (PTE) effect as a measurement principle (Fig. 1a). A typical example of their application is non-destructive material identification [1]. To improve the sensing capability, it is necessary to en [....] » Read More

Title: Development of a millimetre-to-visible-waveband image sensor sheet with washability in liquid environments

Non-destructive inspection technologies for consumer goods, industrial products, and infrastructure have increasingly focused on millimetre-wave, terahertz, and infrared imaging due to their non-invasive transparency and extensive material identification capabilities. Among var [....] » Read More

Title: Ultrabroadband hybrid photo-thermoelectric sensors based on paste-like carbon nanotube–inorganic components

Background: This work develops a device design strategy of freely coatable and paintable paste-like broadband photo-thermoelectric (PTE) sensors by hybrid coupling structures of carbon nanotube (CNT) film absorber-channels and inorganic pn-junction electrode. As the structures [....] » Read More