Current Nanoscience - Volume 18, Issue 6, 2022

Nanostructured hybrid materials (NHMs) based on nanostructures, such as graphene or graphene-related materials and semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) or nanoparticles, have attracted a great deal of attention from the scientific community in the last decade. Their potential applications range from more conventional optoelectronic uses (e.g., photodetectors and solar cells), passing through the field of photocatalysis and Read More

The electrodes are the basis for building flexible lithium-ion batteries (FLIBs), and many attempts have been made to develop flexible electrodes with high efficiency in terms of electrical conductivity, chemical and mechanical properties. Most studies showed relatively satisfactory results when testing the electrochemical properties of laboratory-produced electrodes, but most of these electrodes could not meet the expected req Read More

Disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems are still major human health issues. Researchers have been seeking ways to boost neuroregeneration and neuroprotection since ancient times in order to overcome the brain's, spinal cord's, and peripheral nerves' limited ability to regenerate spontaneously. In this scenario, nanopolymers have shown great potential in terms of drug delivery systems and scaffolds, di Read More

Conventional treatment modalities for tumors face a variety of pitfalls, including nonspecific interactions leading to multiple adverse effects. These adverse effects are being overcome through innovations that are highly intense and selective delivery of therapeutic agents. More recently, Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has gained its value over conventional chemo- and radiotherapies due to the use of photosensitizers (PS) w Read More

Due to micro-/nanorobots having several propulsion mechanisms, drug delivery through micro/nanorobots is moving to the forefront of nanomedical research. However, low biocompatibility and low imaging efficiency have become major obstacles in the further development of micro- /nanorobots. This article firstly introduces the application of micro-/nanorobots in the field of nanomedicine in recent years, expr Read More

Throughout the research of flexible nanomaterials and sensing technology in recent years, electronic skin has been widely developed as well as applied in many fields. As a bionic flexible tactile sensor, electronic skin can simulate the touching of human skin with external signals as well as collect and detect dynamic information of the physical surface. This paper reviews the flexible substrate materials and electrode nanom Read More

Background: The spread of new coronavirus 2019, the causative agent of viral pneumonia documented in Wuhan, brought a recent public health crisis globally. The best solution to overcome this pandemic is developing suitable and effective vaccines and therapeutics. However, discovering and creating a new drug is a lengthy process requiring rigorous testing and validation. Objective: Despite many newly discovered and ol Read More

Background: Copper oxide nanoparticles have become very important due to their numerous applications and ease of synthesis. Out of the two oxides of copper, cuprous oxide exhibits better antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifouling properties. Objective: The study aimed to find a way of synthesizing stable and eco-friendly oxide of copper and test it for antibacterial properties. Methods: The precipitation method was empl Read More

Background: The rapid mutation of the H1N1 strain of the Influenza virus makes it quite difficult to treat once the infection has spread. The development of new treatments based on the destabilization of the genetic material, regardless of the sequence, is necessary. Objective: The study aims to evaluate the antiviral properties of Pt/TiO2-SiO2 bionanocatalysts against Influenza A (H1N1) virus in a post-infection model and Read More

Background: The antimicrobial properties of silver can be enhanced in the form of silver nanoparticles due to their specific physical, chemical, and biological properties, thus enabling their use in different antibacterial applications against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Objective: Present study was planned to evaluate the antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles synthesized from bark extract of Terminalia arjuna. Methods: Silver Read More

Aim: In this study, the antibacterial activity of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures of different shapes, including nanoparticles, nanoflowers, and nanoflakes, was evaluated. Methods: The optical and morphological properties of the synthesized nanostructures were characterized by double-beam ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDX), and Scanning Electron Read More