Synthesis of Mg-, Al- and Mg/Al-date palm fronds modified biochars: characterization and investigations on phosphorus adsorption characteristics by Jellali, Salah, Hadroug, Samar, Al-Wardy, Malik, Hamdi, Helmi,  Al-Sabahi, Jamal, Bekri, Imene, Al-Raeesi, Ahmed, Hamdi, Wissem,  Jeguirim, Mejdi

“…Characterization results revealed that the synthesized biochars exhibited high loads deposition of Mg- and/or Al-based nanoparticles. The DPF-Mg/Al-B showed the most interesting physicochemical properties. …”
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The guided fire from within: intratumoral administration of mRNA-based vaccines to mobilize memory immunity and direct immune responses against pathogen to target solid tumors by Renhao Li, Jing-Chu Hu, Li Rong, Yige He, Xiaolei Wang, Xuansheng Lin, Wenjun Li, Yangfan Wu, Chaiyaporn Kuwentrai, Canhui Su, Thomas Yau, Ivan Fan-Ngai Hung, Xiang Gao, Jian-Dong Huang

“…Abstract We investigated a novel cancer immunotherapy strategy that effectively suppresses tumor growth in multiple solid tumor models and significantly extends the lifespan of tumor-bearing mice by introducing pathogen antigens into tumors via mRNA-lipid nanoparticles. The pre-existing immunity against the pathogen antigen can significantly enhance the efficacy of this approach. …”
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Exploring the anti-inflammatory effects of phytochemicals in attenuating interstitial cystitis-a literature review by Irfan Anjum, Ayesha Nasir, Faiza Naseer, Faiza Naseer, Ahsan Ibrahim, Bisma Rehman, Fawad Bashir, Qura Tul Ain

“…The coupling of phytotherapy with novel drug delivery systems such as nanoparticles, liposomes, nanotubes, quantum dots, etc. can help translate these beneficial effects of phytochemicals into clinical practice. …”
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Identification of robust and abundant reference transcripts for EV mRNA cargo normalization by Antje M. Zickler, Radosław Grochowski, André Görgens, Erik Bäcklin, Maximilian Kordes, J.-Matthias Löhr, Joel Z. Nordin, Samir EL Andaloussi, Daniel W. Hagey

“…Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have been investigated intensively because of their potential as biomarkers of disease and their versatility as bioengineered therapeutic nanoparticles. EVs carry diverse biomolecular cargo, but absolute quantification has been challenging due to a lack of established molecular standards. …”
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Ion recognition enables fast Mg–Cl bond dissociation kinetics and better Mg plating/stripping reversibility by Jiacheng Yang, Jinlei Zhang, Kun Zhang, Jing Liu, Zhenfang Zhou, Zhenjiang Li, Guicun Li, Guanglei Cui, Zhonghua Zhang

“…As a proof-of-concept prototype, the N/O-doped cobalt nanoparticles embedded in carbonaceous polyhedrons has been synthesized via facile high temperature annealing of zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 (ZIF-67). …”
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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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Preparation of Iron Oxide and Titania-Based Composite, Core-Shell Populated, Nanoparticulates Material by Two-Step LASER Ablation in Aqueous Media as Antimicrobial and Anticancer A... by Hasan H. Bahjat, Raid A. Ismail, Ghassan M. Sulaiman, Hamdoon A. Mohammed, Mohsen Al-Omar, Salman A. A. Mohammed, Riaz A. Khan

“…Iron oxide and titania-based composite nanoparticles (NPs) populated with core-shell structures, as part of the mixture of the monometallic NPs, were prepared in water medium by the two-fluence LASER ablation technique by applying 30 and 60 mJ/cm2 LASER energy irradiations. …”
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Thermal enhancement using variable characteristics and tripartite diffusion features of solar aircraft wings in context of Reiner-Philippoff hybrid nanofluid passing through a para... by Esraa N. Thabet, A.M. Abd-Alla, S.M.M. El-Kabeir

“…To verify the thermophysical behavior of the suggested model, unique hybrid nanoparticles copper along with zirconium dioxide with engine oil as base fluid (Cu + ZrO2/EO) has been added to the solar aircraft wings to improve the heat transfer performance. …”
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The antibiofilm effect and mechanism of silver nanowire-modified glass ionomer cement against multi-species oral biofilm by Tiantian Guo, Dai Wang, Sherry Shiqian Gao

“…Methods Conventional GIC was incorporated with different concentrations of AgNW and silver nanoparticles (AgNP). Multi-species biofilms of Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sobrinus, Lactobacillus fermentum, and Lactobacillus rhamnosus were cultured for 72 h on GIC specimens. …”
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Improving the power production efficiency of microbial fuel cell by using biosynthesized polyanaline coated Fe3O4 as pencil graphite anode modifier by Tekalign Tesfaye, Yohannes Shuka, Sisay Tadesse, Tesfahun Eyoel, Mesele Mengesha

“…In this study, low-cost biosynthesized iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs) were coated with a polyaniline (PANI) conducting matrix to synthesize hybrid Fe3O4/PANI binary nanocomposites (NCs) as modified MFC anodes via an in-situ polymerization process. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of innovative GA@Ag-CuO nanocomposite with potent antimicrobial and anticancer properties by Amr H. Hashem, Mostafa A. Abdel-Maksoud, Sabiha Fatima, Saeedah M. Almutairi, Mohamed A. Ghorab, Ahmed I. El-Batal, Gharieb S. El-Sayyad

“…In the current study, a novel nanocomposite based on Gum Arabic, silver and copper oxide nanoparticles (GA@Ag-CuO nanocomposite) was synthesized to overcome the problem of microbial infection and in cancer treatment. …”
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HDL proteome and apolipoproteins concentrations in severe ICU COVID-19 patients by Floran Begue, Bryan Veeren, Philippe Rondeau, Aline-Marie Florence, Simon Jamard, Philippe Montravers, Sébastien Tanaka, Olivier Meilhac, on behalf of French COVID Study Group

“…Despite the crucial role that these nanoparticles play in SARS-CoV-2 infection, few studies have examined their structure during COVID-19 beyond HDL quantity. …”
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An Integrated Na₂S−Electrocatalyst Nanostructured Cathode for Sodium–Sulfur Batteries at Room Temperature by Sichang Ma, Yueming Zhu, Yadong Yang, Dongyang Li, Wendong Tan, Ling Gao, Wanwei Zhao, Wenbo Liu, Wenyu Liang, Rui Xu

“…Herein, we present a simple and cost-effective method to fabricate a Na₂S–Na₆CoS₄/Co@C cathode, wherein Na₂S nanoparticles are embedded in a conductive carbon matrix and coupled with dual catalysts, Na₆CoS₄ and Co, generated via the in situ carbothermal reduction of Na₂SO₄ and CoSO₄. …”
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Gut microbiome-derived bacterial extracellular vesicles in patients with solid tumours by Surbhi Mishra, Mysore Vishakantegowda Tejesvi, Jenni Hekkala, Jenni Turunen, Niyati Kandikanti, Anna Kaisanlahti, Marko Suokas, Sirpa Leppä, Pia Vihinen, Hanne Kuitunen, Kaisa Sunela, Jussi Koivunen, Arja Jukkola, Ilja Kalashnikov, Päivi Auvinen, Okko-Sakari Kääriäinen, T. Peñate Medina, O. Peñate Medina, Juha Saarnio, Sanna Meriläinen, Tero Rautio, Raila Aro, Reetta Häivälä, Juho Suojanen, Mikael Laine, Pande Putu Erawijattari, Leo Lahti, Peeter Karihtala, Terhi S. Ruuska, Justus Reunanen

“…Introduction: Gut microbiome–derived nanoparticles, known as bacterial extracellular vesicles (bEVs), have garnered interest as promising tools for studying the link between the gut microbiome and human health. …”
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Advanced Amperometric Microsensors for the Electrochemical Quantification of Quercetin in <i>Ginkgo biloba</i> Essential Oil from Regenerative Farming Practices by Elena Oancea, Ioana Adina Tula, Gabriela Stanciu, Raluca-Ioana Ștefan-van Staden, Jacobus (Koos) Frederick van Staden, Magdalena Mititelu

“…The sensor configurations utilized two forms of carbon material as a foundation: graphite (G) and carbon nanoparticles (CNs). These base materials were modified with paraffin oil, chitosan (CHIT), and cobalt(II) tetraphenylporphyrin (Co(II)TPP) to enhance sensitivity. …”
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Evaluation of the antidiabetic and antinephritic effects of Pueraria tuberosa and Pterocarpus santalinus extracts co-encapsulated in nanostructured lipid carriers in streptozotocin... by Gyamcho Tshering Bhutia, Asit Kumar De, Manas Bhowmik, Pavia Bera, Tanmoy Bera

“…Animals were sacrificed for histopathological and biochemical analysis after eight weeks of therapy. Nanoparticles were characterized by their morphology, zeta potential, drug loading capacity, particle size, and release profile. …”
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Mitochondria-targeted photothermal-chemodynamic therapy enhances checkpoint blockade immunotherapy on colon cancer by Benchao Zheng, Hongbo Wang, Shiyi Zhai, Jiangsheng Li, Kuangda Lu

“…Herein, we constructed a multifunctional nanoplatform that enables mitochondria-targeted photothermal-chemodynamic combination therapy by conjugating indocyanine green-thiol (ICG-SH) and mercaptoethyl-triphenylphosphonium (TPP-SH) onto polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP)-coated gold-copper nanoparticles (AIT). Upon near-infrared light (NIR) irradiation, AIT ablates cancer cells and amplifies the effect of chemodynamic therapy (CDT), thereby inducing apoptosis in the tumor. …”
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High-Performance Photocatalytic Multifunctional Material Based on Bi₄Ti₃O₁₂-Supported Ag and Ti₃C₂T_x for Organic D... by Kexi Zhang, Bingdong Yan, Xiaohong Wang, Yang Cao, Wanjun Hao, Jinchun Tu

“…Bi₄Ti₃O₁₂ (BTO), despite its versatility and application potential, has insufficient photocatalytic performance. Silver nanoparticles (Ag) and Ti₃C₂T_x are particularly effective as antibacterial materials but they have relatively single functions. …”
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The Assessment of Different Dietary Selenium Resources on Reproductive Performance, Spawning Indicators, and Larval Production of Red Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus × O. niloticu... by Mohammed A. E. Naiel, El-Sayed H. Eissa, Yasmin M. Abd El-Aziz, Saadea Saadony, Heba E. Abd Elnabi, Salah El-Sayed Sakr

“…While the other three formulated diets were supplemented with conventional selenium sources (sodium selenite, Na2SeO3; 1 mg/kg), selenium nanoparticles (NPSe, 1 mg/kg), or a combination of them (0.5 mg Na2SeO3/kg + 0.5 mg NPSe/kg), respectively. …”
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