Alumina-enriched sunflower bio-oil in machining of Hastelloy C-276: a fuzzy Mamdani model-aided sustainable manufacturing paradigm by Binayak Sen, Abhijit Bhowmik, Gurbhej Singh, Vishwesh Mishra, Shantanu Debnath, Rustem Zairov, Muhammad Imam Ammarullah

“…Different volume fractions of Alumina nanoparticles (varying from 0 to 1 vol%) were mixed with sunflower bio-oil, and the physical properties, for instance, contact angle and dynamic viscosity, were analyzed to determine the optimal concentration of Alumina. …”
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Significance of the Powder Metallurgy Approach and Its Processing Parameters on the Mechanical Behavior of Magnesium-Based Materials by Sachin Kumar Sharma, Sandra Gajević, Lokesh Kumar Sharma, Dhanesh G. Mohan, Yogesh Sharma, Mladen Radojković, Blaža Stojanović

“…This study highlights various reinforcements, mainly carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene nanoparticles (GNPs), silicon carbide (SiC), and hydroxyapatite (HAp), and their effects on improving wear, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength. …”
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Comparison of CaO-NPs and Chicken Eggshell-Derived CaO in the Production of Biodiesel from Schinziophyton rautanenii (Mongongo) Nut Oil by Keene Carlvin Mmusi, Sebusi Odisitse, Florence Nareetsile

“…Biodiesel was produced by transesterification reaction of Schinziophyton rautanenii (mongongo) nut oil in the presence of a base heterogeneous catalyst: CaO derived from eggshell ash and synthesised CaO-nanoparticles (CaO-NPs). The catalysts were calcined at a temperature of 800°C for 3 h and characterized by scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX) where both catalysts showed agglomerated particles and high elemental composition of Ca and O. …”
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Synthesis and Application of New Ruthenium Complexes Containing β-Diketonato Ligands as Sensitizers for Nanocrystalline TiO2 Solar Cells by Ashraful Islam, Surya Prakash Singh, Liyuan Han

“…Molecular orbital calculation of complex 1 shows that the HOMO is localized on the NCS ligand and the LUMO is localized on the tctpy ligand, which is anchored to the TiO2 nanoparticles. The β-diketonato-ruthenium(II)-polypyridyl sensitizers, when anchored to nanocrystalline TiO2 films for light to electrical energy conversion in regenerative photoelectrochemical cells, achieve efficient sensitization to TiO2 electrodes with increasing activity in the order 5 < 4 < 3 ≈ 2 < 1. …”
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Thermal and Fluid Flow Performance Analysis of Tubular Microchannel Heat Sinks with Inward Protrusions and Nanofluids by Ibrahim Ademola Fetuga, Olabode Thomas Olakoyejo, Antônio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira, Joshua Kolawole Gbegudu, Ebenezer Aderibigbe Adeyemi

“…The effects of different types of nanofluid (Al2O3, CuO, ZnO in pure water), the volume fraction of the nanoparticles (0% to 4%)  and height of the protrusion ( 2um-6um) on microchannel heat sinks were investigated under the steady-state condition and Reynold numbers (400-2000) with constant heat flux of 9 x 106 W/m2. …”
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Multi-pathway oxidative stress amplification via controllably targeted nanomaterials for photoimmunotherapy of tumors by Song Li, Yunheng Liu, Xiaokang Zhang, Yurong Liu, Longqing Si, Shaojing Jiang, Aoya Wang, Xukai Che, Jing Chen, Jinghui Hu

“…To address these issues, we developed a controllable, targeted nanosystem that enhances oxidative stress through multiple pathways, achieving synergistic photothermal, photodynamic, and immunotherapy effects for tumor treatment. These nanoparticles (D/I@HST NPs) accurately target overexpressed transferrin receptors (TfRs) on the surface of tumor cells through surface-modified transferrin (Tf). …”
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Piezoelectric-triboelectric hybrid nanogenerator based on tough, stretchable BaTiO3 doped antibacterial hydrogel for self-powered sensors by Runi Hou, Lijian Xu, Maolin Yu, Zengmin Tang, Bin Zhou, Qiao Zhang, Na Li, Jianxiong Xu

“…To this end, a functional hydrogel of oxidized sodium alginate (OSA) crosslinked poly(acrylic acid-co-acrylamide) (P(AA-co-AM)) in the presence of BaTiO3 (BTO) nanoparticles was initially prepared and then immersed in FeCl3 solution to form OSA/P(AA-co-AM)/Fe3+-BTO (O/P/Fe-BTO) hydrogels. …”
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A nucleoside-modified mRNA vaccine prevents enterovirus A71 infection in mouse model by Fengyu Chi, Fengyu Chi, Xu Zhang, Xu Zhang, Dong Zhang, Dong Zhang, Airu Zhu, Zhen Zhuang, Zhaoyong Zhang, Zhenjie Zhang, Chuansong Quan, Kaixiao Nie, Juan Li, Chunhong Yin, Jie Tong, Yuming Li, Yuming Li, Yuming Li

“…This study investigates the potential of an mRNA vaccine targeting the EV-A71 VP1 protein.MethodsA nucleoside-modified mRNA vaccine encoding the VP1 protein of EV-A71, encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), was developed. Immunogenicity and protective efficacy were evaluated in BALB/c and neonatal A129 mice, respectively. …”
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Preparation and Characterisation of Polypyrrole-Iron Oxyhydroxide Nanocomposite as Sensing Material by Farah Nabila Diauudin, Siti Aminah Mohd Noor, Jahwarhar Izuan Abdul Rashid, Victor Feizal Knight, Wan Md Zin Wan Yunus, Keat Khim Ong, Noor Azilah Mohd Kasim, Safura Taufik, Alinda Samsuri, Intan Juliana Shamsudin, Wahhida Latip

“…However, due to dispersion and mechanical properties limitation, PPy in nanoparticles (PPy NPs) has been introduced. The combinations between PPy NPs and nanosized metal oxide have shown promising improvement in the sensitivity of a sensor due to the larger total surface area of detection. …”
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A molecular toxicological study to explore potential health risks associated with ultrafine particle exposure in cold and humid indoor environments by Ziyu Shu, Shuo Qing, Xu Yang, Ping Ma, Yang Wu, Baizhan Li, Fangxin Fang, Runming Yao

“…This study aims to elucidate the synergistic effects of cold-humid conditions and UFPs exposure on respiratory health, utilizing Carbon Black Nanoparticles (CB-NPs) as surrogates for UFPs. Through comprehensive lung function tests, histopathological examinations, and biomarker analyses, this research focuses on the modulation of oxidative stress signaling pathways and NF-κB activation. …”
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Numerical simulation of Stephan blowing impacts on thermally laminated 3D flow of MHD trihybrid nanofluid with Soret and Dufour effects by Noureddine Elboughdiri, Munawar Abbas, Hamdi Ayed, Abir Mouldi, Nahid Fatima, Dilsora Abduvalieva, Mohamed Said, Ibrahim Mahariq, Ahmed S. Hendy, Ahmed M. Galal

“…The heat transfer rate is increased by 21.87 % for the ternary hybrid nanofluid, 16.56 % for the hybrid nanofluid, and 11.25 % for the mono nanofluid when the nanoparticles volume fraction is increased from 0.01 to 0.04.…”
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A synthetic cyclic peptide for promoting antigen presentation and immune activation by Jiahui Zhang, Harrison Y. R. Madge, Asmaa Mahmoud, Lantian Lu, Wanyi Wang, Wenbin Huang, Prashamsa Koirala, Jazmina L. Gonzalez Cruz, Wei Yang Kong, Sahra Bashiri, Ahmed O. Shalash, Waleed M. Hussein, Zeinab G. Khalil, James W. Wells, Istvan Toth, Rachel J. Stephenson

“…All vaccine candidates self-assembled into sub-500 nm nanoparticles and induced high antigen-specific systemic IgG titers and opsonic potential compared to the antigen co-administered with a commercial adjuvant, complete Freund’s adjuvant. …”
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Advancement of Pt and Pd-based catalysis for green, sustainable energy and bio-medical applications by Nithyadharseni Palaniyandy, Sekhosana Kutloano, Lakshmi Devaraj, Xolile Fuku, Sathish Sundar Dhilip Kumar

“…Further, the antimicrobial properties of Pt and Pd nanoparticles are explored, showcasing their potent inhibition of bacterial growth, disruption of biofilm formation, and effectiveness against multidrug-resistant bacteria. …”
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Antifungal Activity of Denture Base Resin Containing Nanozirconia: In Vitro Assessment of Candida albicans Biofilm by Reem Abualsaud, Doaa M. Aleraky, Sultan Akhtar, Soban Q. Khan, Mohammed M. Gad

“…To evaluate the antimicrobial effects of different concentrations of zirconium dioxide nanoparticles (nano-ZrO2) reinforcement of poly(methyl) methacrylate (PMMA) on surface roughness and C. albicans biofilm. …”
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Evaluation of a PCR-based lateral flow device for detecting Aspergillus and Candida species from clinical specimens by Ariff Khalid, Jacinta Santhanam, Mohd Nizam Tzar, Ang-Lim Chua, Sharifah Fadilah Abdul Wahid, Wan Rahiza Wan Mat, Raha Abd Rahman, Petrick Periyasamy

“…The LFA dipstick, in a modified sandwich format, utilises immobilised antibodies complementary to the fluorophore labels on the PCR products, and gold nanoparticles to form a visible red line that indicates the presence of the targeted fungus. …”
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Designing multi-function rapid right angle set slurry compositions for a high pressure-high temperature well by Pooria Kianoush, Mostafa Gomar, Nasser Keshavarz Faraj Khah, Seyednooroldin Hosseini, Ali Kadkhodaie, Shahaab Varkouhi

“…Gas migration resistance was analyzed through fluid migration tests, showing a 50 % reduction in permeability with silica nanoparticles. CBL/VDL logging data confirmed effective bonding and isolation in the wellbore. …”
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Complementary Embryonic and Adult Cell Populations Enhance Myocardial Repair in Rat Myocardial Injury Model by Sergio Li Calzi, Todd Cook, Domenico G. Della Rocca, Juan Zhang, Vinayak Shenoy, Yuanqing Yan, Andrew Espejo, Anandharajan Rathinasabapathy, Max H. Jacobsen, Tatiana Salazar, George E. Sandusky, Lynn C. Shaw, Keith March, Mohan K. Raizada, Carl J. Pepine, Michael J. Katovich, Maria B. Grant

“…Fluorescence in situ hybridization (Isl-1+cells) and monochrystalline iron oxide nanoparticles labeling (MION; CD90+ cells) were performed to assess biodistribution of transplanted cells. …”
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Heat transportation of 3D chemically reactive flow of Jeffrey nanofluid over a porous frame with variable thermal conductivity by Nahid Fatima, Aaqib Majeed, Taoufik Saidani, Nouman Ijaz, Kamal Barghout, Nidal Abu-Libdeh

“…They offer adaptive and efficient heat transfer solutions that can adjust to changing conditions and specific requirements. The insertion of nanoparticles into the base fluid significantly changes its properties, affecting thermal conductivity and viscosity. …”
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Polystyrene nanoplastics promote colitis-associated cancer by disrupting lipid metabolism and inducing DNA damage by Shan Tian, Ruixue Li, Jiao Li, Jinhui Zou

“…An azoxymethane/dextran sodium sulfate-induced CAC model was used, and polystyrene nanoparticles (PS-NPs) were selected for long-term exposure. …”
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Evaluation of developmental competence of Sus scrofa domesticus (L.) oocyte-cumulus complexes after intra- and extraovarian vitrification by T. I. Kuzmina, I. V. Chistyakova

“…Oocytes were cultured in NCSU-23 medium with 10 % fluid of follicles, follicular walls, hormones. 0.001 % of highly dispersed silica nanoparticles (ICP named after A.A. Chuyko of the NAS of Ukraine) were added to all media. …”
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