Novel cisplatin-magnetoliposome complex shows enhanced antitumor activity via Hyperthermia by M. Carmen Jiménez-López, Ana Carolina Moreno-Maldonado, Natividad Martín-Morales, Francisco O’Valle, M. Ricardo Ibarra, Gerardo F. Goya, Ignacio J. Molina

“…We have developed a new, magnetically responsive nanocarrier, consisting of liposomes loaded with magnetic nanoparticles and cis-diamminedichloroplatinum (II) (CDDP), commonly known as Cisplatin. …”
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Environmentally Friendly Mesoporous Nanocomposite Prepared from Al-Dross Waste with Remarkable Adsorption Ability for Toxic Anionic Dye by Inas A. Ahmed, Najlaa S. Al-Radadi, H. S. Hussein, Ahmed H. Ragab

“…In this work, a mesoporous nanocomposite composed of nanogibbsite (α-Al(OH)3) and nanosilica was prepared. Gibbsite nanoparticles (GNPs) with a crystal size of ≈38 nm were prepared from Al-dross industrial waste products in an acidic environment at 100°C. …”
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Production of clusters and thin films of nitrides, oxides and carbides by pulsed laser ablation and deposition by S. Orlando, A. Paladini, A. Santagata, V. Marotta, G. P. Parisi, M. Satta, D. Scuderi, D. Catone, A. Giardini, A. Mele

“…Experiments by mass spectrometry of formation of clusters, precursors of thin films and nanoparticles of oxides, nitrides and carbides by pulsed laser ablation (PLA) are reported. …”
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Facile Controlling of the Physical Properties of Zinc Oxide and Its Application to Enhanced Photocatalysis by Tuan Vu Anh, Thi Anh Tuyet Pham, Van Hung Mac, Thanh Hung Nguyen

“…As-prepared ZnO samples had different morphologies such as carnation flower-like ZnO (CF-ZnO), rose-flower-like ZnO (RF-ZnO), rod-like ZnO (R-ZnO), and nanoparticle ZnO (N-ZnO) and were characterized by SEM, XRD, N2 adsorption/desorption isotherms, FT-IR, and DR/UV-vis. …”
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Metal-oxide phase transition of platinum nanocatalyst below fuel cell open-circuit voltage by Carlos A. Campos-Roldán, Amir Gasmi, Meryem Ennaji, Morgane Stodel, Isaac Martens, Jean-Sébastien Filhol, Pierre-Yves Blanchard, Sara Cavaliere, Deborah Jones, Jakub Drnec, Raphaël Chattot

“…The onset potential for phase transition of the nanoparticles surface from metallic to amorphous electrochemical oxide is observed far below previously reported values, and most importantly, below the open-circuit potential of PEMFC cathode. …”
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A Comparative Study of Raw and Metal Oxide Impregnated Carbon Nanotubes for the Adsorption of Hexavalent Chromium from Aqueous Solution by Muhammad I. Qureshi, Faheemuddin Patel, Nadhir Al-Baghli, Basim Abussaud, Bassam S. Tawabini, Tahar Laoui

“…The raw CNTs were impregnated with 1% and 10% loadings (weight %) of iron oxide and aluminum oxide nanoparticles using wet impregnation technique. The synthesized materials were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). …”
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Improving Passivation Process of Si Nanocrystals Embedded in SiO2 Using Metal Ion Implantation by Jhovani Bornacelli, Jorge Alejandro Reyes Esqueda, Luis Rodríguez Fernández, Alicia Oliver

“…Under proper annealing Ag or Au nanoparticles (NPs) could be nucleated, and the PL signal from Si-NCs could increase due to plasmonic interactions. …”
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Effects of Filled Nano-Al2O3 and Its Contents on Friction and Wear Properties of Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber by Xinyang Tan, Zenghui Liu

“…ATR–FTIR results show that mechanism of the nano-Al2O3 reinforcing HNBR for wear resistance is due to the graft reaction between the modified nano-Al2O3 and HNBR to form cross-linking networks around the Al2O3 nanoparticles, and self-polymerization of unsaturated groups on the surface of the nano-Al2O3 to form interpenetrating polymer networks with the HNBR molecular main chains.…”
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TO EVALUATION TEST OF QUALITY OF MAGNETIC FLUIDS FOR MAGNETOFLUID DEVICES by V. G. Bashtovoi, A. G. Reks, S. V. Klimovich, O. Yu. Volkova

“…Magnetic fluid is a colloid of magnetic nanoparticles. Using of magnetic fluids in technical devices demands applying of strong non-uniform magnetic fields for a long time. …”
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Nano-SiO2 and PVA Fiber Synergistically Strengthened Concrete to Optimize the Antifreeze, Antipermeability, and Anticorrosion Performance of Roads by Li Tang

“…Through compressive strength test, split tensile strength test, rapid freeze-thaw test, and microstructure test (X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope), this paper also analyzed the modification effect of PVA fiber concrete in different blends and the corresponding mechanism of nanoparticles. The instrument model of the scanning electron microscope used is S-4700; the manufacturer is Hitachi, a Japanese company; and the test voltage is 20 kV. …”
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Enhancing visible luminescence in sprayed-ZnO nanostructure through Cu doping by Fatima Zohra Bedia, Asma Bedia, Sidi Mohammed Bedia, Nabila Maloufi, Michel Aillerie, Khadidja Rahmoun

“…SEM images revealed that the CZO films consist of aggregated spherical nanoparticles, each with a diameter of less than 20 nm. …”
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Mesoporous Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Support from ZIF-8 for Pt Catalysts in Oxygen Reduction Reaction by Sangyeup Park, Jong Gyeong Kim, Youngin Cho, Chanho Pak

“…The resulting Meso-ZIF-NC exhibited widespread pore size distribution with an enhanced mesopore (2–50 nm) volume according to the composition of the reaction mixtures. Pt nanoparticles were uniformly dispersed on the Meso-ZIF-NC to form Pt/Meso-ZIF-NC catalysts, which presented a high electrochemical surface area and improved oxygen reduction reaction activity. …”
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The Performance of Different AgTiO2 Loading into Poly(3-Nitrothiophene) for Efficient Adsorption of Hazardous Brilliant Green and Crystal Violet Dyes by Sara A. Alqarni

“…The in-situ polymerization technology was used to successfully produce nanostructured binary nanocomposites (NCs) made from a poly (3-nitrothiophen) matrix (P3NT) that were loaded effectively with nanoparticles (NPs) of silver titanium dioxide (AgTiO2), of varying percentages (10%, 20%, and 30%). …”
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Synthesis of Al-MCM-41@Ag/TiO2 Nanocomposite and Its Photocatalytic Activity for Degradation of Dibenzothiophene by Xuan Nui Pham, Tuan Dat Pham, Ba Manh Nguyen, Hoa Thi Tran, Dinh Trong Pham

“…The significant enhanced degradation of DBT over Al-MCM-41@Ag/TiO2 might be due to the synergy effects of high surface area of MCM-41, well-distributed TiO2 anatase, and reduced electron-hole recombination rates due to the dispersion of Ag nanoparticles.…”
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Forging the future of nanotechnology: embracing greener practices for a resilient today and a sustainable tomorrow by Ankita Rajendra Parab, Ayyagari Ramlal, Ayyagari Ramlal, Subash C. B. Gopinath, Subash C. B. Gopinath, Subash C. B. Gopinath, Subash C. B. Gopinath, Sreeramanan Subramaniam, Sreeramanan Subramaniam, Sreeramanan Subramaniam, Sreeramanan Subramaniam

“…Various chemical and physical methods have been proposed for the synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs). However, these methods have disadvantages, such as high energy loss and high capital requirements. …”
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4,5-Diamino-2-Thiouracil-Powered Dual-Mode Biosensor for Sensitive, Nonenzymatic Determination of Saliva Uric Acid Levels by Zipeng Wu, Lingyan Cheng, Shuhua Cai, Baochang Su, Yaowei Chen, Chunzong Cai, Weijin Guo, Dong Ma, Xin Cui

“…In this study, a novel and rapid biosensing approach was developed for the simultaneous visualization and quantification of uric acid levels by using the unique surface plasmon resonance and photothermal property of 4,5-diamino-2-thiouracil (DT)-capped gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). With the presence of uric acid, DT-capped AuNPs rapidly aggregated, and a visible color/photothermal change was used for uric acid quantification within 15 min. …”
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Enhancing Activity of Pd-Based/rGO Catalysts by Al-Si-Na Addition in Ethanol Electrooxidation in Alkaline Medium by Minh Dang Nguyen, Lien Thi Tran, Quang Minh Nguyen, Thao Thi Nguyen, Thu Ha Thi Vu

“…Consequently, the Al-Si-Na addition not only assisted active phase Pd nanoparticles to disperse homogenously on graphene surport, but also contributed to increase catalytic activity in the reaction. …”
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Artificial Intelligence Technique of Synthesis and Characterizations for Measurement of Optical Particles in Medical Devices by Walid Theib Mohammad, Sherin Hassan Mabrouk, Rania Mohammed Abd Elgawad Mostafa, Mohammad Bani Younis, Ahmad Maher Al Sayeh, Mona Abdelmoneim Abdelmabood Ebrahim, Samar Zuhair Alshawwa, Heba Abdelazezm Hassan Ismail, Manal Mahrous Abdalhamed Mohamed, Sara Wans Alshmmry, Malik Bader Alazzam, Md Kawser Ahmed

“…We used a number of instrumentation methods to investigate the naked CdS nanoparticles, including XRD, SEM-EDX, UV-Vis spectroscopy, TEM, XPS, and PL spectroscopy, among others. …”
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Electrocatalytic Study of Paracetamol at a Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube/Nickel Nanocomposite Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode by Koh Sing Ngai, Wee Tee Tan, Zulkarnain Zainal, Ruzniza Mohd Zawawi, Joon Ching Juan

“…Results indicate that electrodes modified with SWCNT and nickel nanoparticles exhibit better electrocatalytic activity towards paracetamol.…”
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siRNA therapeutics for effective management of rheumatoid arthritis by Vishakha R. Chakole, Tathagata Dutta, Priyankar Sen

“…All these disadvantages engender the need for new therapy. siRNA delivery carriers like liposomes, polymeric nanoparticles, and siRNA polymer bio-conjugates are proving to be particularly effective with less toxicity compared to the traditional treatments. …”
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