Current Nanoscience - Online First

This review highlighted the innovative utilization of zeolite Nanoparticles (NPs) in various environmental applications, emphasizing their role in transforming waste materials into valuable resources. Zeolite-confined metal NPs, particularly Palladium (Pd), exhibit enhanced catalytic performance in the deep oxidation of light alkanes due to their unique interfaces and protective zeolite structures. Developing electrosp Read More

Recent advancements in electrochemical sensing have significantly improved the detection of vanillin, an essential flavor compound in food products. This review discusses notable innovations, including developing 3D hybrid sensors that combine Silver-Palladium (Ag-Pd) bimetallic nanoparticles with graphene oxide. These sensors offer a broad detection range, low detection limits, and high recovery rates. Other ad Read More

Background The use of plant extracts as both reducing and capping agents in the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has a wide range of potential applications in addressing diverse biological challenges. Objectives The objective of this research was to broaden the scope of AgNPs by the use of a new phytochemical approach characterized by low toxicity and production cost. Method This method included the manufact Read More

Introduction Nanomaterials, especially their biocompatibilities and toxicities, have not been studied and their integration in real applications is still limited. Method This paper addresses this gap by focusing on the development of antibacterial nanomaterials by combining flake/spinal ZnO nanostructures with organic antibacterial agents (menthol, chitosan, and triclosan). We systematically study their biocompatibility and to Read More

Introduction: Due to its magnetic and semiconductor properties, V2O5 has shown tremendous potential in resistive switching memory. Method: Therefore, this paper investigates the resistive mechanism of oxygen vacancies in V2O5. The formation energies of different oxygen vacancies are calculated. Results: The results indicate that oxygen vacancies tend to form single-component conductive filaments. In mixed oxygen va Read More

Introduction: With the advancement of technology, nanotechnology has emerged as a prominent research field. The Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) serves as a vital tool in nanoscience and technology, playing an indispensable role across various domains. Method: However, in the AFM photoelectric sensing system, the optical feedback noise from the beam deflection method can lead to inaccuracies in signal identificati Read More

Nanoparticles are essential tools used in manipulating plants, and there is a wide variety of nanoparticles, each with its own uses for different plants. Plants undergo minuscule gene manipulations that give them advantages and endurance. When particles are reduced to the nanometer scale, they exhibit a high surface area to volume ratio, resulting in unique properties that allow for systematic applications in engineerin Read More

The utilization of nanotechnology in developing novel packaging components has grown significantly in recent years, and it is anticipated to have a significant influence on the food industry shortly. It offers to produce food packaging with improved qualities that will assist food goods in lasting longer on the shelf. The present article comprehensively discusses the nanoparticles commonly used in food packaging, the significant c Read More

Foodborne diseases (FBDs) are a major global public health problem, causing millions of deaths annually and substantial economic losses. Antimicrobial treatment is increasingly challenged by bacterial resistance. Essential oils from herbs and spices, such as carvacrol from thyme and oregano, offer potential solutions due to their broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties. However, its stability and its controlled release a Read More

Introduction A novel attempt to degrade alizarine yellow R (AYR) by lead dioxide (PbO2)/ neodymium (Nd) coated Ti anode was investigated. Method Ti/Zr-SnO2/PbO2-Nd electrode showed high oxygen evolution potential, high current density, and neutral conditions, which favored the degradation of AYR. The PbO2-Nd layer on Ti/Zr-SnO2 was further characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction anal Read More