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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Carvacrol Essential Oil as a Neuroprotective Agent: A Review of the Study Designs and Recent Advances by Fahad Khan Tareen, Laura Catenacci, Sara Perteghella, Milena Sorrenti, Maria Cristina Bonferoni

“…Our review provides useful evidence about the neuroprotective potential of CV; however, a lack of studies was observed regarding CV encapsulation in proper dosage forms, in particular nanoparticles, which could be further explored for CV delivery to the central nervous system.…”
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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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A magnetic nanoadsorbent based on expanded graphite with enhanced surface area for the removal of sulfamethoxazole and malachite green from aqueous solutions by Asadollah Mohammadi, Parisa Abedi, Mohammad Reza Gholami

“…In this study, a new magnetic nanoadsorbent (denoted as Fe3O4/EXG/Cellulose) was synthesized using expanded graphite (EXG), microcrystalline cellulose and Fe3O4 nanoparticles. The Fe3O4/EXG/Cellulose was used as an effective nanoadsorbent for the removal of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) and malachite green (MG) from aqueous solutions using batch process. …”
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Enhancing precision in cancer treatment: the role of gene therapy and immune modulation in oncology by Emile Youssef, Brandon Fletcher, Dannelle Palmer

“…Advances in non-viral delivery systems, such as lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and exosomes, are improving the safety and efficacy of gene therapies. …”
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Theoretical analysis of MHD Maxwell two phase nano flow subject to viscous dissipation and chemical reaction: A nonsimilar approach by Muhammad Idrees Afridi, Gurram Dharmaiah, Jupudi Lakshmi Rama Prasad, Nallapati Vedavathi

“…It aims to examine the momentum, thermal and mass transport of Maxwell fluid with suspended conducting nanoparticles, which incorporates viscous dissipation, chemical reaction, an external magnetic and electric field, Brownian motion and thermophoresis. …”
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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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Comprehensive Review of Biological Functions and Therapeutic Potential of Perilla Seed Meal Proteins and Peptides by Yangfan Hu, Huan Luo, Vasudeva Reddy Netala, He Li, Zhijun Zhang, Tianyu Hou

“…Their anti-fatigue effects enhance exercise performance and muscle function, while perilla seed peptide nanoparticles show potential for targeted drug delivery. …”
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Cell-membrane targeting sonodynamic therapy combination with FSP1 inhibition for ferroptosis-boosted immunotherapy by Jian Chen, Qiyu Zhan, Lie Li, Simin Xi, Longmei Cai, Ruiyuan Liu, Lujia Chen

“…This work describes the construction of US-active nanoparticles (TiF NPs), which combinate cell-membrane targeting sonosensitizer TBT-CQi with FSP1 inhibitor (iFSP1), facilitating cell-membrane targeting sonodynamic-triggered ferroptosis. …”
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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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