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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Dual‐Enhanced SERS Satellite Immuno‐Nanocomplex for Multiple PSA‐Mediated PHI Assay Toward Clinical Prostate Cancer Screening by Dong Chen, Yilin Ma, Annan Yang, Liping Hu, Hanlin Zhou, Jun Xu, Shanze Chen, Dingmeng Nie, Weifeng Feng, Huaihong Cai, Yanguang Cong, Jiang Pi, Lang Rao, Xueqin Huang, Pinghua Sun, Haibo Zhou

“…Herein, this study reports a double‐SERS satellite immunoassay, made of an Au–Ag dealloyed intra‐nanogap nanoflower (Au–Ag DINF) with strong SERS signals and Au magnetic nanoparticles (AuMNPs) with magnetic capture and SERS amplification, for sensing multiple PSA (free PSA (fPSA), complexed PSA (cPSA) and [‐2]proPSA (p2PSA)) toward potential PCa screening. …”
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An ATP-activated spatiotemporally controlled hydrogel prodrug system for treating multidrug-resistant bacteria-infected pressure ulcers by Xiaoliang Qi, Yajing Xiang, Ying Li, Jiajia Wang, Yuxi Chen, Yulong Lan, Jinsong Liu, Jianliang Shen

“…Herein, we present an endogenous ATP-activated prodrug system (termed ISD3) consisting of nanoparticles (indole-3-acetic acid/zeolitic imidazolate framework-8@polydopamine@platinum, IZPP) embedded in a silk fibroin-based hydrogel, aimed at treating multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria-infected pressure ulcers. …”
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Characterization and Evaluation of Zeolite A/Fe3O4 Nanocomposite as a Potential Adsorbent for Removal of Organic Molecules from Wastewater by Emmanuel Nyankson, Jonas Adjasoo, Johnson Kwame Efavi, Reuben Amedalor, Abu Yaya, Gloria Pokuaa Manu, Kingsford Asare, Nii Amarkai Amartey

“…In this work, zeolite (Z) and Z-Fe3O4 nanocomposite (Z-Fe3O4 NC) have been synthesized. The Fe3O4 nanoparticles were synthesized using the extract from maize leaves and ferric and ferrous chloride salts and encapsulated into the zeolite framework. …”
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Improving Photocatalytic Efficiency with Titanium Dioxide Quantum Dots by Nam Duy Dao, Tho Thi Lam, Anh Dieu Van, Ha Thi Thu Vu, Hai Huynh Trung

“…Notably, these TiO2-QDs demonstrated exceptional performance in degrading methylene blue (MB) in water, achieving a remarkable treatment efficiency of 97.6% in 120 min, significantly outperforming both conventional titanium dioxide nanoparticles and commercial titanium dioxide materials. …”
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Nanofertilizers benefited maize to cope oxidative stress under saline environment by Abbas Shoukat, Zulfiqar Ahmad Saqib, Allah Nawaz, Kashif Zulfiqar Amir, Ilyas Ahmad, Ali Hamza, Karl Hermann Mühling

“…This study aimed to assess the effects of nano and conventional fertilizers on maize plants grown under normal and saline soil conditions (10 dSm−1). ZnO and SiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) has been synthesized in the lab and characterized using scanning electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy before the plant experiment. …”
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Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosomes Suppress Hepatocellular Carcinoma Growth in a Rat Model: Apparent Diffusion Coefficient, Natural Killer T-Cell Responses, and Histopa... by Sheung-Fat Ko, Hon-Kan Yip, Yen-Yi Zhen, Chen-Chang Lee, Chia-Chang Lee, Chung-Cheng Huang, Shu-Hang Ng, Jui-Wei Lin

“…ADMSC-derived exosomes appeared as nanoparticles (30–90 nm) on electron microscopy and were positive for CD63, tumor susceptibility gene-101, and β-catenin on western blotting. …”
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Secretion of S100A8, S100A9, and S100A12 by Neutrophils Involves Reactive Oxygen Species and Potassium Efflux by Mélanie R. Tardif, Julie Andrea Chapeton-Montes, Alma Posvandzic, Nathalie Pagé, Caroline Gilbert, Philippe A. Tessier

“…High concentrations of S100A8/A9 and S100A12 were secreted in response to nanoparticles like MSU, silica, TiO2, fullerene, and single-wall carbon nanotubes as well as in response to microbe-derived molecules, such as zymosan or HKCA. …”
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Buried Interface Smoothing Boosts the Mechanical Durability and Efficiency of Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells by Erxin Zhao, Yongshuai Gong, Yixin Dong, Wanlei Dai, Chou Liu, Tinghuan Yang, Nan Wu, Ye Yang, Zheng Zhang, Chenqing Tian, Buyi Yan, Dongxue Liu, Lu Zhang, Tianqi Niu

“…Herein, we proposed a media-filling strategy to optimize the contact quality at the buried interface by introducing Al₂O₃ nanoparticles on the SnO₂ surface. Rather than forming a compact insulating layer, the Al₂O₃ can fill the grain boundaries of SnO₂ and smooth the substrate surface. …”
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Integration of Metabolomics and Transcriptomics to Reveal the Antitumor Mechanism of <i>Dendrobium officinale</i> Polysaccharide-Based Nanocarriers in Enhancing Photodynamic Immuno... by Shengchang Tao, Huan Wang, Qiufeng Ji, Yushan Yang, Gang Wei, Ruiming Li, Benjie Zhou

“…<b>Methods</b>: The effects of TPA-3BCP-loaded cholesteryl hemisuccinate–<i>Dendrobium officinale</i> polysaccharide nanoparticles (DOP@3BCP NPs) and their potential molecular mechanism of action in a tumor-bearing mouse model of CRC were investigated using non-targeted metabolomics and transcriptomics. …”
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Immobilization of Alkaline Collagenase from Bacillus subtilis onto Sulfonated Polystyrene Nanospheres for Hydrolysis of Tilapia Collagen by Ling Zhang, Xiaocui Yang, Kaijun Xiao, Yuyi Lu, Chunhai Li, Zijin Zhang

“…The structure of an alkaline protease from Bacillus subtilis used by a tilapia collagen peptide manufacturer was analyzed, and the technology of the enzyme immobilized by sulfonated polystyrene (SPS) nanoparticles was studied. The particle size distribution, SEM, EDS, TEM, and FT-IR spectroscopy of the carrier before and after immobilization were analyzed. …”
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A multistage drug delivery approach for colorectal primary tumors and lymph node metastases by Yihang Yuan, Quanjun Lin, Hai-Yi Feng, Yunpeng Zhang, Xing Lai, Mao-Hua Zhu, Jue Wang, Jiangpei Shi, Yanhu Huang, Lele Zhang, Qin Lu, Zeli Yuan, Jonathan F. Lovell, Hong-Zhuan Chen, Peng Sun, Chao Fang

“…Here, we develop an enzyme-responsive formulation of small-sized doxorubicin-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (DMSN, 40 nm) encapsulated in nanoliposomes (DMSN@Pla-Lipo, 160 nm). …”
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Central composite design in predicting heat transfer rate on the time-dependent flow of Williamson nanofluid with chemical reaction: A response surface methodology by B.C. Rout, Subhajit Panda, S.R. Mishra, Rupa Baithalu

“…The cross-diffusion of thermal and solutal is critical as they influence the distribution of migration of the nanoparticles, affecting the thermal properties. This study focuses on the magnetised flow of a Williamson nanofluid through a porous matrix embedded in a permeable, expanding surface. …”
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PLGA confers upon conventional nonfluorescent molecules luminescent properties to trigger 1O2-induced pyroptosis and immune response in tumors by Lan Zou, Rujing Wang, Mengnan Zhao, Yuke Li, Chen Sun, Jinjin Xie, Yan Chen, Qian Jing, Dandan Mi, Sanjun Shi

“…In this study, we took a deliberate approach devoid of any chemical alterations to develop a novel photosensitizer called “pharmaceutical-dots (pharm-dots)” by combining nonemissive polymers (Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid), PLGA) with nonfluorescent invisible molecules like curcumin, berberine, oridonin into PLGA nanoparticles (PLGA-NPs). Initially, our research commenced with a comprehensive mechanistic comparison study, consolidating fragmented information on optical mechanisms. …”
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Wedge‐Like Microstructure of Al2O3/i‐Ti3C2Tx Electrode with “Nano‐Pumping” Effect for Boosting Ion Diffusion and Electrochemical Defluoridation by Junce Wang, Jinfeng Chen, Ningning Liu, Jingjing Lei, Hong‐Wen Gao, Fei Yu, Fanghui Pan, Jie Ma

“…As evidenced by simulation calculations, Al2O3 nanoparticles not only shorten the migration distance of electrons/hydrated ions in interlayers but also contribute a lower adsorption energy barrier, bringing excellent capture kinetics and stability. …”
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Greenness assessment approach for spectrofluorimetric detection of daptomycin using metal oxide nanosensors synthesized via Commiphora myrrha extract in the presence of organizing... by Maha F. El-Tohamy, Amal M. Al-Mohaimeed, Haitham AlRabiah, Gamal A.E. Mostafa

“…The study describes a unique analytical method for detecting daptomycin (DPT) in pharmaceutical formulations, which employs a novel fluorescent system based on zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) and cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC). …”
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Manipulating polarization attenuation in NbS2–NiS2 nanoflowers through homogeneous heterophase interface engineering toward microwave absorption with shifted frequency bands by Yiru Fu, Yuping Wang, Junye Cheng, Yao Li, Jing Wang, Yongheng Jin, Deqing Zhang, Guangping Zheng, Maosheng Cao

“…Herein, we construct NbS2–NiS2 heterostructures with NiS2 nanoparticles uniformly grown in NbS2 hollow nanospheres, and such particular structure enhances the interfacial polarization. …”
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Investigation of Structural, Electrical, and Vibrational Properties of Bi1.98A0.02Fe4O9 (A = Ba, Ce) Multiferroic Ceramics by Ashwini Kumar, Poorva Sharma, Nikhil Bhardwaj, Jingyou Tang, Guolong Tan

“…The crystallite size and morphology of the nanoparticles have been analyzed using scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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