Solar-assisted radiant heating system with nano-B4C enhanced PCM for nearly zero energy buildings by Muhammed Gür, Ezgi Gürgenç, Hakan Coşanay, Hakan F. Öztop

“…The study introduces nano-enhanced Phase Change Materials (NEPCM) embedded with Boron Carbide (B4C) nanoparticles to improve efficiency. The NEPCM demonstrating the highest thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity, was selected for numerical analysis. …”
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Investigation of Micro- and Nanosized Particle Erosion in a 90° Pipe Bend Using a Two-Phase Discrete Phase Model by M. R. Safaei, O. Mahian, F. Garoosi, K. Hooman, A. Karimipour, S. N. Kazi, S. Gharehkhani

“…The influences of size and concentration of micro- and nanoparticles, shear forces, and turbulence on erosion behavior of fluid flow were studied. …”
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Enhancement of Photocatalytic Activity on TiO2-Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposites by Lingling Wang, Long Shen, Yihuai Li, Luping Zhu, Jiaowen Shen, Lijun Wang

“…The results show that the TiO2 nanoparticles with a narrow size of 7 nm are uniformly deposited on CNx. …”
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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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Investigating Feasibility of C. I. direct Yellow 50 dye Degradation and Detoxicification in Synthetic Aquatic Solution Effluent by UVA/TiO2 Nanophotocatalytic process using Daphnia... by Feizollah Dinarvand, Nematollah Jaafarzadeh, Mehdi Ahmadi Moghadam, Mohammad Bagher Miranzadeh, Nezam Mirzaei

“…This study was aimed at investigating feasibility of dye removal using UVA/TiO2 process.Materials and methods: This study was done in a batch reactor and the effects of initial dye concentrations, TiO2 nanoparticles dosage, time, pH and interference compounds on efficiency of dye degradation was investigated. …”
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Evaluation of Machinability and Energy Consumption of CK45 Steel Using Synthetic-Based Nanofluid and Minimum Quantity Lubrication Cutting Fluid by Emine Şap, Üsame Ali Usca, Ünal Değirmenci, Serhat Şap, Mahir Uzun

“…It was observed that Cu nanoparticles added into the nanofluid increased the machinability properties. …”
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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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The Influence of Nanohydroxyapatite on the Thermal, Mechanical, and Tribological Properties of Polyoxymethylene Nanocomposites by Kinga Pielichowska, Dariusz Bieliński, Michał Dworak, Ewelina Kilian, Beata Macherzyńska, Stanisław Błażewicz

“…Moreover, for POM/HAp nanocomposites with 5% of HAp, ultrasonic longitudinal wave velocity was almost constant even after 1000000 mechanical loading cycles, evidencing an enhancement of mechanical properties by HAp nanoparticles.…”
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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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Impact of the nonlinear thermal radiation on the Arrhenius activation energy of tangent hyperbolic micropolar hybrid nanofluid flow across an extending surface by MD. Shamshuddin, Balasani Srinitha, S.O. Salawu, M. Sunder Ram

“…The hybrid nanofluid, a unique blend of silver (Ag), and alumina (Al2O3) nanoparticles in water significantly enhance the thermal properties of conventional fluids. …”
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Heat transfer enhancement by utilizing Al2O3-Water nanofluid in a coiled agitated vessel by Abdulrazzaq Abdzaid Hussein, Ahmed Chead Auda, Ansam F. Showard, H.I. Dawood

“…This enhancement is attributed to the increased of thermal conductivity of the nanofluid due to the addition of Al₂O₃ nanoparticles. Besides, smaller Al2O₃ nanoparticle sizes ranging from 12.3 to 17.5 nm resulted in improved stability and suspension efficiency. …”
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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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Improving the thermal and hydrophobic properties of bamboo biocomposite as sustainable acoustic absorbers by Hassan Irvani, Hassan Asilian Mahabadi, Ali Khavanin, Ali Safari Variani

“…To achieve this goal, bamboo fibers were modified using stearic acid coatings and aluminum hydroxide nanoparticles. The results showed that the modification of fibers with stearic acid (STA) can improve the contact angle and hydrophobicity of bamboo fibers, so that for modified fibers with a concentration of 0.3 M, the contact angle was 143.8 degrees, placing the fibers in the superhydrophobic range.Additionally, the thermogravimetric results showed that aluminum hydroxide (ATH) loading increased the coal residue at 600 °C by 12%, indicating an improvement in hydrophobic properties and thermal stability. …”
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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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Ferromagnetic Resonance Characterization of Nano-FePt by Electron Spin Resonance by S. S. Nkosi, H. M. Gavi, D. E. Motaung, J. Keartland, E. Sideras-Haddad, A. Forbes, B. W. Mwakikunga

“…We qualitatively attributed such homogeneity distribution in the films to self-assembly of these Fe–Pt system nanoparticles. The results revealed that the FePt system contains hyperfine coupling with sextet I=5/2 exhibiting a phase reversal behaviour compared to FMR line. …”
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Double Diffusion Mixed Convection in a Porous Cylindrical Cavity Filled with a Casson Nanofluid Driven by a Lid, Taking Into Account the Soret and Dufour Effects by Mustapha El Hamma, Lebna Elattari, Soufiane Nouari

“…The aim of this study is to analyze and calculate the thermosolutal mixed convection in a porous cylindrical cavity containing a Casson nanofluid (aluminum nanoparticle). This research was conducted under Darcy regime conditions with . …”
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A new strategy for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer: utilizing nanotechnology to regulate the tumor microenvironment by Zixuan Xiong, Yichun Huang, Shulong Cao, Xuqun Huang, Haiyuan Zhang

“…Despite the challenges posed by the TME in the treatment of AOC, the unique biological advantages of nanoparticles (NPs) make it possible to regulate the TME. …”
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Microalgae-based bioremediation of refractory pollutants: an approach towards environmental sustainability by Mostafa M. El-Sheekh, Hala Y. El-Kassas, Sameh S. Ali

“…Also, this review paper provided insight into the production of nanomaterials, nanoparticles, and nanoparticle-based biosensors from microalgae and the immobilization of microalgae on nanomaterials to enhance bioremediation process efficiency. …”
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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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