Integration of silver nanostructures in wireless sensor networks for enhanced biochemical sensing by M. Sahaya Sheela, S. Kumarganesh, Binay Kumar Pandey, Mesfin Esayas Lelisho

“…Abstract Integrating noble metal nanostructures, specifically silver nanoparticles, into sensor designs has proven to enhance sensor performance across key metrics, including response time, stability, and sensitivity. …”
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Antigen Delivery Platforms for Next-Generation Coronavirus Vaccines by Aziz A. Chentoufi, Jeffrey B. Ulmer, Lbachir BenMohamed

“…This review will (1) present the current state of antigen delivery platforms involving a multifaceted approach, including bioinformatics, molecular and structural biology, immunology, and advanced computational methods; (2) discuss the challenges facing the development of safe and effective antigen delivery platforms; and (3) highlight the potential of nucleoside-modified mRNA encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles (LNP) as the platform that is well suited to the needs of a next-generation pan-CoV vaccine, such as the ability to induce broad-based immunity and amenable to large-scale manufacturing to safely provide durable protective immunity against current and future Coronavirus threats.…”
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Fluorescence molecular imaging-guided photodynamic therapy for early breast cancer in the prone position: Feasibility evaluation with Monte Carlo simulations by Yugo Minegishi, Yasutomo Nomura

“…In the PDT simulation, Upconversion nanoparticles-Quantum dots-Rose bengal (UCQR) which was a PDT agent with upconversion capabilities was used. …”
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Simplified MS2 phage-like particle production including a novel maturation protein internal fusion affinity tag by Enos C. Kline, Rose Duong, Qin Wang, Barry R. Lutz

“…Phage-like particles (PLPs) are fabricated self-assembling nanoparticles derived from the structural elements of bacteriophages. …”
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TiO2/Halloysite Composites Codoped with Carbon and Nitrogen from Melamine and Their Enhanced Solar-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Performance by Pengcheng Yao, Shuhui Zhong, Zhurui Shen

“…The results showed that the aggregation was effectively reduced, and TiO2 nanoparticles could be uniformly deposited on the surface of HNTs. …”
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An effect of nano alumina and nano titanium di oxide with polypropylene fiber on the concrete: mechanical and durability study by Awadhesh Srivastava, Abhishek Mishra, Sachin Kumar Singh

“…Because of their small size, strong reactivity, and huge surface area, nanoparticles are becoming more and more regarded as one of the greatest substitutes for cement because of their capacity to increase durability and strength. …”
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A Versatile SERS Sensor for Multiple Determinations of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Its Application Potential in Analysis of Fried Foods by Shi Wang, Jie Cheng, Caiqin Han, Jianchun Xie

“…In this study, a SERS sensor composed of Au nanoparticles (AuNPs) and reoxidized graphene oxide (rGO) was developed for the simultaneous determination of 16 EPA priority PAHs. …”
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Stagnation Point Flow of CoFe2O4/TiO2-H2O-Casson Nanofluid past a Slippery Stretching/Shrinking Cylindrical Surface in a Darcy–Forchheimer Porous Medium by Kifle Adula Duguma, Oluwole Daniel Makinde, Lemi Guta Enyadene

“…Moreover, the nanofluid thermal performance is enhanced with nanoparticles volume fraction, Casson nanofluid parameter, and Biot number but lessened with porous medium permeability.…”
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Manipulation of MWCNT Concentration in MWCNT/TiO2 Nanocomposite Thin Films for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell by Huda Abdullah, Mohd Zikri Razali, Sahbudin Shaari, Mohd Raihan Taha

“…High resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) analysis showned the inner structural design of the MWCNT/TiO2 particles. The TiO2 nanoparticles covered almost all the area of MWCNT particles. …”
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Development and multifunctional investigation of reduced graphene oxide decorated MgO hybrid nanocomposite by M. Mylarappa, S. Chandruvasan, K.N. Shravana Kumara, G. Krishnamurthy, A.S. Santhosh Kumar

“…The current work reports magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles were synthesized by solution combustion route and prepared MgO was incorporated on reduced graphene oxide (rGO) using simple reflux method. …”
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Simulation of Arc Discharge in an Argon/Methane Mixture, Taking into Account the Evaporation of Anode Material in Problems Related to the Synthesis of Functional Nanostructures by Almaz Saifutdinov, Boris Timerkaev

“…In this mode, an increase in metal–carbon nanoparticles is expected. It is shown that, in the case of a cathode made of non-refractory copper, the discharge characteristics and the component composition of the plasma depend on the field enhancement factor near the cathode surface. …”
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Electrospun Gelatin/β-TCP Composite Nanofibers Enhance Osteogenic Differentiation of BMSCs and In Vivo Bone Formation by Activating Ca2+-Sensing Receptor Signaling by Xuehui Zhang, Song Meng, Ying Huang, Mingming Xu, Ying He, Hong Lin, Jianmin Han, Yuan Chai, Yan Wei, Xuliang Deng

“…Here, gelatin/β-TCP composite nanofibers were fabricated by incorporating 20 wt% β-TCP nanoparticles into electrospun gelatin nanofibers. Electron microscopy showed that the composite β-TCP nanofibers had a nonwoven structure with a porous network and a rough surface. …”
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A mechanistic overview on green assisted formulation of nanocomposites and their multifunctional role in biomedical applications by Mahnoor, Khafsa Malik, Abeer Kazmi, Tahira Sultana, Naveed Iqbal Raja, Yamin Bibi, Mazhar Abbas, Irfan Anjum Badruddin, M. Mahmood Ali, Muhammad Nasir Bashir

“…Nanocomposites are more promising than mono-metallic nanoparticles because they exhibit synergistic effects. …”
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Exogenous dsRNA triggers sequence-specific RNAi and fungal stress responses to control Magnaporthe oryzae in Brachypodium distachyon by Ying Zheng, Benjamin Moorlach, Desiree Jakobs-Schönwandt, Anant Patel, Chiara Pastacaldi, Stefan Jacob, Ana R. Sede, Manfred Heinlein, Minna M. Poranen, Karl-Heinz Kogel, Maria Ladera Carmona

“…The protective effects of dsRNA were further enhanced by maintaining a gap of at least seven days between dsRNA application and inoculation, and by stabilising the dsRNA in alginate-chitosan nanoparticles. Overall, our study opens up additional possibilities for the development and use of dsRNA pesticides in agriculture.…”
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Quality by Design-Based Methodology for Development of Titanate Nanotubes Specified for Pharmaceutical Applications Based on Risk Assessment and Artificial Neural Network Modeling by Ranim Saker, Géza Regdon, Krisztina Ludasi, Tamás Sovány

“…Therefore, enormous efforts have been made to insert the use of nanoparticles into the daily routines of different platforms due to their impressive performance and the huge potential they could offer. …”
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A Comparative Study of Antibacterial Activity of CuO/Ag and ZnO/Ag Nanocomposites by R. B. Asamoah, E. Annan, B. Mensah, P. Nbelayim, V. Apalangya, B. Onwona-Agyeman, A. Yaya

“…The antibacterial activity of the nanoparticles were tested on Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, Escherichia coli (ATCC25922) and Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC25923), respectively, using the Kirby–Bauer disc diffusion and the microdilution methods. …”
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Enhanced Electrocatalytic Activity of Pt Particles Supported on Reduced Graphene Oxide/Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) RGO/PEDOT Composite towards Ethanol Oxidation by Juanito Raphael F. Foronda, Stellar Marie R. Cabrera, Darrel L. Cumpas, Paolo Gio A. Villar, Joshua L. Tan, Bernard John V. Tongol

“…To reduce the consumption of Pt, a support material or matrix is needed to disperse Pt on its surface as micro- or nanoparticles with potential application as anode material in direct ethanol fuel cells (DEFCs). …”
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Performance evaluation of bio/chemical leaching solution and nano catalyst in upgrading and enhancing oil recovery by Mohammad Hossein Shabani, Parya Torkaman, Hamidreza Farshadfar, Arezou Jafari, Seyyed Mohammad Mousavi

“….%, T: 70 °C), and Fe3O4 (conc: 0.1 wt.%, T: 70 °C) nanoparticles, respectively. The reason for this is the catalytic activity of these metals, which facilitates the breakdown of heavy molecules and enhances the quality of crude oil. …”
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Surface Modifications of Layered Perovskite Oxysulfide Photocatalyst Y2Ti2O5S2 to Enhance Visible‐Light‐Driven Water Splitting by Xizhuang Liang, Junie Jhon M. Vequizo, Lihua Lin, Xiaoping Tao, Qiulian Zhu, Mamiko Nakabayashi, Daling Lu, Hiroaki Yoshida, Akira Yamakata, Takashi Hisatomi, Tsuyoshi Takata, Kazunari Domen

“…The Cr2O3 shells formed on Pt nanoparticles further promoted electron transfer from the Pt to the water and inhibited surface carrier recombination. …”
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Au@Ag-labeled SERS lateral flow assay for highly sensitive detection of allergens in milk by Jing Li, Jia Xu, Yi Pan, Yongzhi Zhu, Yuanfeng Wang, Shouhui Chen, Xinlin Wei

“…Herein, a surface-enhanced Raman scattering based lateral flow assay (SERS-LFA) method for rapid and highly sensitive detection of milk allergens in food was established for effectively preventing allergic symptoms. Gold@silver nanoparticles (Au@Ag NPs) were synthesized as SERS active substrate to prepare the antibody-modified SERS Probe and SERS-LFA strips toward casein and α-LA were assembled according to the sandwich mode. …”
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