Current Nanoscience - Volume 21, Issue 1, 2025

In recent years, there has been significant research on developing magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) with multifunctional characteristics. This review focuses on the properties and various types of MNPs, methods of their synthesis, and biomedical, clinical, and other applications. These syntheses of MNPs were achieved by various methods, like precipitation, thermal, pyrolysis, vapor deposition, and sonochemical. MNPs are nano-si Read More

In this paper, the interface polariton (IP), the confined (CF) modes in nanostructures made with wide bandgap semiconductors, as well as their contributions to the carrier scattering mechanism have been investigated. An asymmetric quantum well (AQW) made with ZnSe/CdSe/ZnS has been studied. More specifically, the dielectric continuum (DC) model has been employed to describe both the IP and the CF modes. Addi Read More

Surface enhancement improves the porousness and surface area (SSA) of biomass materials, which boosts their adsorption capability. This work investigates recent advances in surface modification technologies of biomass-based materials for heavy metal adsorption, including Pb, As, Cr, Fe, Cd, Mn, Cu, Co, Hg, Ni, Zn, and their ions in waters/wastewaters. The chemical structure and surface properties of biomass were examin Read More

Due to the magnificent properties of Silicon Carbide (SiC), such as high saturation drift velocity, large operating temperature, higher cut-off and maximum frequency (fT and fmax), high thermal conductivity and large breakdown voltages (BV), it is desirable for high power electronics. With the latest advancements in semiconductor materials and processing technologies, diverse high-power applications such as inverters, po Read More

Industries release a significant amount of wastewater contaminated with heavy metals. It is a major cause of pollution and a potential health hazard when discharged into the environment without treatment. Standard adsorbents for removing heavy metals have certain limitations, like incomplete metal removal, high energy requirements, and undesirable waste generation. Therefore, the use of biosorbents is an effecti Read More

Aims Nanoparticles are important agents for targeted drug delivery to tissues or organs, or even solid tumour in certain instances. However, their surface charge distribution makes them amenable to recognition by the host immune mechanisms, especially the innate immune system, which interferes with their intended targeting, circulation life, and eventual fate in the body. We aimed to study the immunological response of Read More

Background In the paper, Boletus Brucella was used as carbon source material to prepare carbon dots (CDs) by one-step hydrothermal method. The CDs had high quantum yield and high photostability. Methods A range of characterization studies were conducted on CDs, and the results showed that the average particle size of CDs was 5 nm, emitting blue fluorescence. The optimal excitation wavelength was 337 nm, and Read More

Background and Objective In the present investigation, low molecular weight polyethylenimine (LMW PEI, 1.8 kDa PEI) was conjugated to dextrin via urethane units and tested to transfer plasmid encoding interleukin-12 (IL-12) plasmid. Although high molecular weight PEI (HMW PEI, 25 kDa PEI) has shown substantial transfection efficiency, its wide application has been hampered due to considerable cytotoxicity. Therefore, LMW Read More

Background The rise in antimicrobial resistance, caused by the production of biofilms by bacteria, is a significant concern in the field of healthcare. Nanoemulsion technology presents itself as a viable alternative in the quest to circumvent antibiotic resistance in pathogenic bacteria. Objective The aim of this research was to form a sustainable nanoemulsion from Z. multiflora, and evaluate its antibacterial and anti-biofilm activi Read More

Background In our previous studies, we have identified Gsk-3β as a crucial target molecule in response to Danhong injection for cerebral ischemia intervention. Furthermore, it can serve as a molecular imaging probe for medical diagnosis. Bacterial magnetic particles (BMPs), synthesized by magnetotactic bacteria, are regarded as excellent natural nanocarriers. Methods In this study, we utilized biological modification and ch Read More

Background Dihydroquercetin (DHQ), also known as taxifolin, is a flavonoid commonly found in many plants. Dihydroquercetin has been documented to have powerful antioxidant activity and many beneficial properties for human health, especially its ability to inhibit certain types of cancer cells. However, its low solubility and bioavailability are major obstacles to biomedical applications. Moreover, DHQ is chemically u Read More

Background The use of targeted therapy has been increasing for cancer treatment. The aim of this study is to investigate chitosan-based ricin-Herceptin (rh) immunotoxin on breast cancer cell lines. Methods The gene construct encoding immunotoxin was designed, cloned, and expressed in E. coli BL21 (DE3). The expressed proteins were isolated by the nickel-nitrilotriacetic acid column and were analyzed by the Western-blot Read More

Introduction A modern genre of solar technology is Perovskite solar cells (PSCs), which are growing rapidly because they work well. The composition of links within the hole transport materials, electron transport materials and the footprint on PSCs is perovskite. Methods The traditional genre of lead halide perovskite can be swapped with a new perovskite compound called Cs2TiBr6. Cs2TiBr6 has better proper Read More

Introduction This research delves into utilizing the Direct Laser Lithography System to produce micro/nanopattern arrays with grating-based periodic structures. Initially, refining the variation in periodic structures within these arrays becomes a pivotal pursuit. This demands a deep comprehension of how structural variation aligns with specific applications, particularly in photonics and material science. Methods Adva Read More