Preparation and Characterization of Visible-Light-Activated Fe-N Co-Doped TiO2 and Its Photocatalytic Inactivation Effect on Leukemia Tumors by Kangqiang Huang, Li Chen, Jianwen Xiong, Meixiang Liao

“…Furthermore, when 2 wt% Fe-N-TiO2 nanocomposites at a final concentration of 200 μg/mL were used, the inactivation efficiency of 78.5% was achieved after 30-minute light therapy.…”
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Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles/reduced graphene oxide (AgNPs/rGO) mediated Nephelium lappaceum leaf extract as an effective solid acid catalyst for liquid-phase benzene... by Dewi Yuanita Lestari, Akhmad Syoufian, Poedji Loekitowati Hariani, Amalia Kurnia Amin, Won-Chun Oh, Aldino Javier Saviola, Karna Wijaya

“…Graphene oxide (GO) was synthesized from graphite using a modified Hummers method, and the AgNPs/rGO nanocomposites were prepared via an ex-situ approach. …”
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Synthesis of Graphene Oxide-Polystyrene Graft Polymer Based on Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer and Its Effect on Properties, Crystallization, and Rheological Behav... by Li Yang, Weijun Zhen

“…Then, PLA/SGO-PS nanocomposites were prepared using SGO-PS as fillers by melt intercalation method, and its crystallinity, mechanical properties, and thermal stability were significantly improved. …”
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Properties of Natural Rubber-Based Composites Containing Fullerene by Omar A. Al-Hartomy, Ahmed A. Al-Ghamdi, Falleh Al-Salamy, Nikolay Dishovsky, Desislava Slavcheva, Farid El-Tantawy

“…In this study the influence of fullerenes in concentrations from 0.5 to 1.5 phr on both the vulcanization characteristics of the compounds and physicomechanical, dynamic, and dielectric properties and thermal aging resistance of nanocomposites on the basis of natural rubber has been investigated. …”
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Carbon nanotube manipulates crystallization kinetics and viscoelastic behavior of PP/EBC blends by Nariman Rajabifar, Payam Yazdandoost, Parnian Gholami Dastnaei, Amir Rostami

“…Faster crystallization kinetics in the PP/EBC/MWCNTs nanocomposites.…”
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Fullerenes and prospects of their use in foundry and metallurgical production by P. A. Vitiaz, N. A. Svidunovich, D. V. Kuis, Yu. A. Nikalaichyk, S. I. Rovin

“…The article discusses the issues of obtaining and using fullerenes and other nanostructured materials; including hybrid ones; in foundry and metallurgical production: for modifying casting alloys; binders and auxiliary molding materials; for obtaining ceramic and hybrid nanocomposites; and for other purposes. It also provides information on the creation and operation of the world’s leading research centers specializing in the synthesis and application of nanomaterials in metallurgy and foundry.…”
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Recent Advances in Photoluminescence Detection of Fingerprints by E. Roland Menzel

“…These focus on lanthanide chelates, nanocrystals, and nanocomposites functionalized to label fingerprints.…”
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Magnetic-responsive triple shape memory polymer from bio-based benzoxazine/urethane polymer alloys with iron oxide nanoparticles by Kullanard Ruenpanya, Phattarin Mora, Panagiotis Karagiannidis, Kittipon Bunyanuwat, Sarawut Rimdusit

“…The influence of Fe3O4 NPs incorporation into the polymer nanocomposites on the SMP performance triggered by magnetic fields was also investigated. …”
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Engineering dual-driven pro-angiogenic nanozyme based on porous silicon for synergistic acceleration of burn infected wound healing by Wei Duan, Yue Gao, Ruru Xu, Sheng Huang, Xueqian Xia, Jingwen Zhao, Longhuan Zeng, Qiaolin Wei, Jia-Wei Shen, Jianmin Wu, Yongke Zheng

“…Owing to the hybridization of Pt, the Pt-decorated PSi (Pt@PSi) nanocomposites exhibit excellent near-infrared (NIR) photothermal activity and peroxidase-like catalytic activity, which can be used for co-efficient antibacterial treatment. …”
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Photodegradation of norfloxacin adsorbed on clay and carbon-clay nanomaterials: an evaluation based on antimicrobial tests by Zelaya-Soulé, María Emilia, Horue, Manuel, Torres Sánchez, Rosa María, Castro, Guillermo Raúl, Mártire, Daniel Osvaldo, Fernández, Mariela Alejandra, Arce, Valeria Beatriz

“…The antibiotic norfloxacin was adsorbed on clay and carbon-clay nanocomposites (MD-210 and MDac3-210-500, synthesized by hydrothermal carbonization of dextrose) but maintained its antimicrobial activity once adsorbed. …”
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TiO2:Cex onto Al Clays for Photocatalytic Solar Water Disinfection by C. Belver, S. Ponce, E. Carpio, G. Salazar, P. García, J. Bedia, M. A. Alvárez-Montero, J. J. Rodríguez, J. M. Rodríguez

“…A novel methodology was employed to prepare new nanocomposites with photocatalytic properties based on Ce-doped TiO2 nanoparticles arranged over a layered silicate. …”
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Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Microporous Polyurethanes Modified with Reduced Graphene Oxide by Michał Strankowski, Damian Włodarczyk, Łukasz Piszczyk, Justyna Strankowska

“…The temperature corresponding to the maximum degradation rate (Tmax) for nanocomposites containing 1% and 1.25 wt% of RGO was 51°C higher than that observed for pure microporous PU system. …”
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The Effect of Grafting Density on the Crystallization Behaviors of Polymer Chains Grafted onto One-Dimensional Nanorod by Tongfan Hao, Yongqiang Ming, Shuihua Zhang, Ding Xu, Zhiping Zhou, Yijing Nie

“…The findings in this work can supply important theoretical reference for the design, preparation, and application of polymer nanocomposites.…”
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Recent Advances in Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation Approaches for Azo Dyes by Arpita Paul Chowdhury, K. S. Anantharaju, K. Keshavamurthy, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

“…To improve the photocatalytic activity, researchers worldwide have investigated various photocatalysts such as metal oxides, metal ferrites, and heterostructured nanocomposites. The major goal of this review article is to propose a high-performing, cost-effective hybrid photocatalyst reported to date for prospective azo dye pollutant remediation. …”
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Poly(Butylene Terephthalate) Based Composites Containing Alumina Whiskers: Influence of Filler Functionalization on Dielectric Properties by Pietro Russo, Francesca Cimino, Domenico Acierno, Giovanni Lupò, Carlo Petrarca

“…In this research PBT-based nanocomposites, including various amounts (up to 10 wt%) of commercial alumina whiskers, have been prepared by using a Brabender internal chamber mixer and analysed in terms of morphological features and dielectric properties. …”
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Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polyimide Composite Films with Enhanced Mechanical and Thermal Properties by Min Chao, Yanming Li, Guanglei Wu, Zhenjun Zhou, Luke Yan

“…Polyimide- (PI-) based nanocomposites containing the 4,4′-diaminodiphenyl ether- (ODA-) modified multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) filler were successfully prepared. …”
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Improved Performance of an Epoxy Matrix as a Result of Combining Graphene Oxide and Reduced Graphene by L. Ramos-Galicia, L. N. Mendez, Ana Laura Martínez-Hernández, A. Espindola-Gonzalez, I. R. Galindo-Esquivel, R. Fuentes-Ramirez, C. Velasco-Santos

“…We present an easy and effective way to improve the mechanical properties of an epoxy matrix by reinforcing it with a combination of graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (RGO). These nanocomposites were prepared with different load of nanofillers: 0.1, 0.4, 0.7, 1.0 wt% and a neat epoxy. …”
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Jatropha Oil as a Substituent for Palm Oil in Biobased Polyurethane by Mohamad Ridzuan Amri, Syeed Saifulazry Osman Al-Edrus, Chuah Teong Guan, Faizah Md Yasin, Lee Seng Hua

“…Herein, we review the literature on the synthesis of PUs using different vegetable oils and compare it with jatropha oil and its nanocomposites reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals. …”
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Statistical Analysis on the Mechanical Properties of ATH Nanofiller Addition on the Woven Jute/Polyester Hybrid Composites by the Grey–Taguchi Method by CR Mahesha, Suprabha R, D. Raja Ramesh, Rajesh A S, Melvin Victor De Poures, Ram Subbiah, Wadi B. Alonazi, S. Sivakumar, Agegnehu shara shata

“…The primary goal of this study is to determine how well the addition of alumina trihydride (ATH) fillers affects the material properties of hybridised polyester nanocomposites using a weaved jute fibre. The manual lay-up approach was used to create the hybrids, using control variables: (i) ATH filler weight ratio, (ii) stitched jute fiber width, and (iii) amount of stitched jute sheets, altogether at tierce dissimilar stages, to fulfil the goals of this study. …”
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Effect of Temperature on the Mechanical Properties of Carbon Composites by Ali Anvari

“…Furthermore, thermal fatigue lives of different single-walled carbon nanotube reinforced matrix nanocomposites have been evaluated. Additionally, interaction between carbon and molten aluminum has been analyzed. …”
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