Materials Science and Nanotechnology
Himalayan Sheep Wool Reinforced Composite- A Novel Sustainable Material for Future
Sheep wool-reinforced composites offer a sustainable alternative with diverse applications. This study explores their properties focusing on water absorption behavior and contact angle measurements.
To investigate the properties of sheep wool-reinforced composites and evaluate their suitability for moisture-sensitive environments with potential for patent protection.
Wool fibres known for their hydrophilic nature were modified to be hydrophobic and incorporated into epoxy resin matrices. Different weaving patterns were utilized to create fibre mats reinforcing epoxy composites.
2D plane weaving reinforcements exhibited superior in-plane properties compared to other reinforcements. Utilizing environmental sources like sheep wool in epoxy composites offers advantages such as low density cost-effectiveness and sustainability potentially patentable innovations.
The study demonstrates the developed composites' excellent resistance to water absorption making them viable for moisture-sensitive applications. Contact angle measurements suggest strong interfacial adhesion between wool fibres and the epoxy matrix highlighting patent-worthy advancements. These findings underscore the potential of sheep wool-reinforced composites in sustainable and moisture-resistant applications across various industries including automotive construction and consumer goods emphasizing the importance of patent protection for innovative technologies.
3-Dimensional Printing in Healthcare: Manufacturing Techniques and Applications
3D printing and additive manufacturing are interchangeable terms. Additive manufacturing builds models layer by layer using a variety of laser-based or sophisticated printing processes. While this was one of the earliest techniques for 3D printing the field now widely uses a number of other patented methods. The objective is to analyze the success rate of 3D printing in healthcare. The medical industry has found 3D printing to be highly beneficial in recent years. The application of 3D printing technology allows for greater customization of the therapeutic process which enhances treatment safety accuracy and precision. On the other hand the disclosure of new materials for 3D printing occurs frequently. For some producers the right materials might just be a few months or years away. However printing certain materials may be difficult or impossible. Excellent results are not always possible with 3D printers. We can conclude that 3D printing represents one of the most advanced techniques in healthcare.
A Comprehensive Review on the Screening Models for the Pharmacological Assessment of Antipsychotic Drugs
Psychosis is a debilitating mental disorder characterized by a profound disconnection from reality manifesting in symptoms such as hallucinations delusions and disorganized thinking. The pathophysiology of psychosis is multifaceted involving an interplay of neurobiological genetic and environmental factors. Neurobiologically dysregulation of neurotransmitter systems particularly dopaminergic serotonergic and glutamatergic pathways-plays a central role with excessive dopaminergic activity linked to positive symptoms and glutamatergic dysfunction implicated in cognitive impairments. Genetic predisposition evidenced by significant heritability and associations with specific genetic variants intersects with environmental factors such as stress trauma and substance use to influence the onset and progression of psychosis. Cognitive disruptions including deficits in attention memory and executive function exacerbate the disorder’s impact. This phenomenon has led to short-term as well as long-term psychosocial and mental health implications for all.
To determine the antipsychotic activity of pharmaceuticals numerous antipsychotic screening models are available. Determining the optimal animal model for measuring antipsychotic activity is the primary goal of this study.
A search for literature was carried out using several keywords including “Antipsychotic” “In-vivo models” “In-vitro models” and “Behavior models” on the databases Science Direct and PubMed. For the purpose of obtaining the most appropriate articles to fulfil the goal of this review article the search was customized by using the necessary filters.
Research and review articles based on neuroleptic screening models are available to determine the antipsychotic activity of novel pharmacological compounds.
Following our research we identified several helpful models for evaluating the antipsychotic activity of pharmaceuticals and proposed that combining in-vitro and in-vivo techniques with behavioral methodologies might yield the most appropriate results for our field of study.
Recent Advancement in Applications of Hybrid Superconductor and Semiconductor Nanomaterials
The study of the characteristics of materials with a size range of 1–100 nm is referred to as nanoscience. Nanotechnology deals with manipulating the molecular structure of materials to modify their inherent properties and acquire new properties with novel use. The principles of nanotechnology can be incorporated with superconductivity as well as in semiconductors. Superconductivity is a promising physical property of materials and it has been an intriguing and stimulating subject of research due to its practical application in several fields. The development of new technologies depends on novel materials. One such material is hybrid superconductor/semiconductor nanomaterial which has now been recognized as an exciting material for different applications due to its exceptional physical and chemical properties. There is a report on implementing capable superconductors in induced proximity of a substantial energy difference in semiconductors when strong magnetic fields are present. It is among one of the objectives for applications of superconductor/ semiconductor hybrid nanomaterials in quantum information technologies in the future. These materials have numerous applications in different fields such as photoinduced superconductors amplifiers electric grids SQUID quantum computing devices magnetometers and various smart technologies including electronics and the energy sector. These superconductor/semiconductor hybrid nanomaterials could be considered as the foundation of next-generation technology. This mini review aims to compile the fabrication techniques and properties of these hybrid nanomaterials and their potential applications as well as promising avenues of future aspects.