Nanoscience & Nanotechnology-Asia - Volume 11, Issue 3, 2021

Nanobionics involves the improvement of plant or plant productivity using nanomaterials. Growth of a plant from a seed encompasses various factors that are directly or indirectly dependent upon the imbibition of micro- and macro-nutrients and vital elements from the soil. Since most of the nutrition is physiologically unavailable to the plants, it leads to mineral deficiencies in the plant and mineral toxicity in the soil. Either Read More

Nanoparticles and modified nanoparticles are used in biological and medical sciences as liposomes, polymeric micelles, block ionomer complexes, dendrimers, inorganic and organic nanoparticles. Nanoparticles and surface-modified nanoparticles show good stability and water solubility and can be used efficiently as drug delivery carriers. This paper summarizes the advancement in nanoparticles/surface-modified nanoparticles a Read More

This review paper encompasses a study of metal-oxide and their composite based gas sensors used for the detection of ammonia (NH3) gas. Metal-oxide has come into view as an encouraging choice in the gas sensor industry. This review paper focuses on the ammonia sensing principle of the metal oxides. It also includes various approaches adopted for increasing the gas sensitivity of metal-oxide sensors. Increasing the se Read More

Iron Oxide nanoparticles, by the help of legitimate surface science, have been broadly utilized tentatively in many living organism applications, for example, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), drug delivery, repair of tissue, immunobiology, hyperthermia, detoxification of natural liquids, to differentiate improvement between low and high contrast tissues, in cell partition and so on. Moreover, these applications need exceptio Read More

Background: Dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin disease that is affecting up to 25% of children and 1%-3% of adults worldwide. The paucity of the exact cure for dermatitis and untoward side effects of topical immunosuppressive steroids, has resulted in a great need for making use of complementary medicine to treat dermatitis. Objective: The present research work involved the development of Berberine chloride dihy Read More

Introduction: Ongoing amelioration of semiconductor nano-crystal in chemical sensing applications has led the Photonic Crystal Fiber (PCF) as the most appropriate candidate for chemical sensing. A PCF based sensor model has been proposed in this paper. Objective: The aim of this model is to detect formalin at a high level of sensitivity. Methods: This sensor model has been designed and simulated in COMSOL multiphysics to an Read More

Background: Lead Zirconate Titanate (PZT) films were synthesized by sol gel technique. The growth of films on ITO, Si\SiO2\Ti\Au, Si\Au and Si\SiO2\Ti\Al substrates discussed. In this study, Zirconium nitrate, lead acetate, and Ti (IV) isoproxide used as raw materials. Besides, acetic acid used as a solvent and 2-methoxy ethanol used as a stabilizer for Ti structure. Along with this, PZT films have perovskite structure, thin-fil Read More

Background: In this study ceramic crude petroleum filter was prepared from Iraqi White Kaolin with ratio (70%) and Alumina (Al2O3) with ratio (30%), with natural additives Palm Frond with ratios (5, 10, 15, 25, 35 and 45)% in different partical size to produce pores, formed by dry pressing then fairing at 1100(°C). The filters are harmless and environmentally friendly materials. Some assessments were carried out, such as ( Read More

Aim: The aim of the study was to develop nanoparticles consisting of etoricoxib with ethanolic extract of ginger rhizome (GE) and basil leaves (BE) and evaluate against human skin cancer cells (melanoma, SK-MEL-2). Nanoparticles were further incorporated into gel and ointment and characterized. Methods: Concentration of extract was varied while etoricoxib remained constant in nanoparticles. Nanoparticles were in Read More

Background: In order to improve the solubility and carrying capacity of anticancer drugs to the targeted cells, a potential nanoformulation is needed. Objective: Viscoelastic wormlike micelles (WLM) have been reported in the present study. Methods: The elongated and flexible aggregates of amphiphiles were formed due to the selforganization when the amphiphile concentration was fixed at its CMC and the sodium salicyla Read More

Background: Nano-formulations of various drugs and natural compounds are becoming popular day by day. A number of cosmetic, medicinal and herbal products are formulated using nano-carriers. However, one of the concerns using these carriers is the alteration in morphology of cell by using such particles or droplets. Methods: In the present work, Giemsa staining was used to study the morphological changes on mamm Read More