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343 articles for “nanoparticles”
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A Decade of Viral Evolution (2015–2025): Emergence, Mutations, and Implications for Global Health
Abstract: Over the past decade (2015-2025), viral evolution has profoundly reshaped the global health landscape, challenging healthcare systems, diagnostic tools, therapeutic strategies, and vaccine efficacy. This review comprehensively analyzes the evolutionary trajectories of major human and zoonotic viruses, with a focus on pandemic-prone, drug-resistant, and emerging pathogens. Viral evolution is driven by diverse molecular mechanisms including high mutation rates, recombination, reassortment, host immune pressure, and antiviral interventions, leading to genetic diversification, …
Published in International Journal of Vaccines · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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Structure–Property Relationships in Poly (N isopropylacrylamide) Hydrogels: Toward Thermoresponsive Polymer Composites
Abstract: Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAAm) hydrogels can shift from solid to gel and back again at body temperature. Due to their lack structural integrity, thermal stability, and mechanical strength, they are difficult to use. This study mixed PNIPAAm with biocompatible fillers like chitosan and silicon nanoparticles to create hydrogels with superior structure-property correlations. Free radical polymerization with ammonium persulfate/TEMED initiator and N,N′-methylenebisacrylamide crosslinker produced the composites. Scanning electron microscopy showed a denser, interconnected …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 884–895 Read article
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Development of a Durable Superhydrophobic EP/PDMS Coating Reinforced with Micro-CaCO₃ and Nano-ZnO for Enhanced Corrosion Protection and Multifunctional Performance on Carbon Steel
Abstract: Balancing exceptional multifunctional performance with mechanical robustness in micro-nano composite films remains a significant challenge for practical applications. In this work, a superhydrophobic coating reinforced with micro-CaCO₃ and nano-ZnO particles was fabricated through a versatile single-step brushing method. The optimized EP/PDMS@micro-CaCO₃/nano-ZnO coating achieved a water contact angle (WCA) of 173.54° ± 2.53° and a sliding angle (SA) of 1.50° ± 1.12°. Owing to its carefully engineered micro-nano hierarchical structure, the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 216–238 Read article
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Nanotechnology meet phytomedicine towards smarter drug delivery system.
Abstract: Using bioactive substances derived from plants, or phytomedicine, has long shown promise in treating a variety of illnesses with fewer adverse effects than synthetic medications. Nevertheless, a lot of phytochemicals have issues with inadequate targeting in vivo, low bioavailability, poor solubility, and chemical instability. By enabling encapsulation, controlled release, targeted delivery, and stimuli responsive behavior, nanotechnology provides effective tools to get around these restrictions. This review examines the intersection of …
Published in International Journal of Toxins and Toxics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 46–53 Read article
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Leveraging Industrial Waste for Green Sustainable Nanobiopolymer Synthesis: Polymer, Environmental, Legal and Global Arbitration Perspectives
Abstract: Nanobiopolymers can be synthesized from industrial waste using innovative methods, marking a forward-looking and ecologically sound step in production methods address to his Home State Industrial waste has been used conventionally either through incineration, landfilling or stabilization. It results in large environmental risks, including air, water and soil pollution and often involves costly stabilization and disposal. With the help of polymer and composite substance recovering value means life for current …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 705–711 Read article
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Synthesis of Graphene-CeO2 Nanocomposite with Enhanced Electrochemical Properties
Abstract: For the fabrication of graphene–cerium oxide (CeO₂G) composites, 99 mg of cerium oxide (CeO₂, 99.9%) was uniformly dispersed in 100 mL of deionized water via ultra-sonication (40 kHz) to achieve a stable suspension, followed by the incorporation of 1 mg of synthesized graphene. The resulting mixture was maintained at ambient temperature (25 ± 2 °C) under continuous magnetic stirring at 500 rpm for 2 h to promote effective interfacial interaction …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1355–1373 Read article
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Vaccines Through Time: Conventional Foundations and Next-Gen Innovations–Part 1
Abstract: Vaccination serves as a critical pillar of global public health, markedly decreasing infection rates and associated mortality. Traditional vaccine platforms such as live attenuated, inactivated, toxoid, and subunit vaccines have demonstrated effectiveness against pathogens like Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Plasmodium spp., yet they are constrained by antigenic variability, limited immune persistence, and complex production processes. Breakthroughs in synthetic biology, structural antigen design, and computational vaccinology have driven the development of advanced …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 53–70 Read article
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Characterization of Glass Fiber/Epoxy Laminates Modified with MWCNT–Al₂O₃ Hybrid Nanofillers
Abstract: Enhancing the performance of fibre-reinforced polymer composites increasingly involves the integration of nanoscale additives that can improve strength, toughness, and overall durability. In the present investigation, woven E-glass/epoxy laminates were modified using a hybrid nanofiller system consisting of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and aluminium oxide (Al₂O₃) nanoparticles. The two nanomaterials were combined in a 2:4 proportion and introduced into the epoxy matrix at total loadings of 1%, 3%, and 5% …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 350–368 Read article
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AI-Designed Functionally Graded Polymer Composites for Multifunctional Thin Films
Abstract: The design of multifunctional polymer composite thin films requires simultaneous optimization of mechanical, optical, barrier, and thermal properties—objectives often in conflict when using conventional homogeneous materials. This study presents an artificial intelligence-driven framework for designing functionally graded material (FGM) architectures in polymer nanocomposite thin films. We integrated machine learning with physics-based modeling to optimize compositional gradients across film thickness, achieving superior performance compared to homogeneous and discrete multilayer alternatives. A …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1026–1041 Read article
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Interfacial Engineering of Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Laminates Using Functionalized Graphene Nanoplatelets: Experimental and Numerical Study
Abstract: Current research work studies the influence of amines(–NH₂) and carboxyl(–COOH) functionalized graphene nanoplatelets on the mechanical and thermomechanical behavior of unidirectional hybrid composite. Composites having different graphene concentration from 0 to 0.7 wt% were fabricated, characterized and analyzed for multiple testing - tensile testing, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Tensile testing indicates better elastic modulus and tensile strength due to efficient load transfer between nanoparticles …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 61–77 Read article
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Noise and Vibration Reduction Using Sustainable Polymer Nanocomposite Materials: A Review
Abstract: Noise pollution and structural vibration represent critical challenges in modern engineering systems, affecting human health, operational efficiency, and equipment durability. This review examines the application of sustainable polymer nanocomposite materials for simultaneous noise and vibration reduction across diverse engineering domains. The fundamental relationship between structural vibration and noise generation is established, followed by a comprehensive analysis of sound absorption and damping mechanisms in nanoparticle-reinforced polymer systems. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 785–798 Read article
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Substantial Enrichment of Mechanical, Thermal and Electrical Properties of Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer by Melt Blending with Nano-ZnO
Abstract: Polymers are more reinforced with nano metal oxides, a completely flexible composite of engineering that simplifies the way of exhibiting good mechanical and chemical features. Polymer mixtures represent a very vital field in the handling of innovative ingredients, which have better features than net polymers. Polymer mixtures are able to deliver ingredients with prolonged useful features beyond the range that can be achieved from a single polymer equivalent. A methodical …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering Read article
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AQUASOMES: A Vesicular, Self-assembled Ceramic Nanoparticulate Drug Carrier
Abstract: Nano-biopharmaceutics involves delivery of biopharmaceutical product through different biomaterials like multi-functional nanoparticles, quantum dots, aquasomes, super-paramagnetic iron oxide crystals, and liposomes dendrimers. Aquasomes are considered as one of the most recently developed delivery systems for bioactive molecules like peptides, proteins, hormones, antigens and genes to specific sites. Aquasomes have a spherical shape and a particle size of 60–300 nm. These are three layered self-assembled nano-particulate carrier system. This three-layered structure …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Prediction and Comparative Analysis of Thermal Conductivity of Jatropha Oil-based Hybrid Nanofluid by Multivariable Regression and ANN
Abstract: In the present study, a multivariable regression (MR) and artificial neural network (ANN) method was used to predict the thermal conductivity of Jatropha oil-based ZnO-Ag hybrid nanofluid. Firstly, the ZnO-Ag hybrid nanoparticles were synthesized and mixed in the jatropha oil to prepare various nanofluids at different volume concentrations (F) ranging from 0.05 to 0.20%. The stability and thermal conductivity of the prepared nanofluids were investigated. Wide ranges of temperature and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 8, 2023 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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A Review on Nano-emulsion for Delivery of Anti-cancer Drugs
Abstract: Cancer disease is characterized by abnormal cell growth. Malignant growth treatments have progressed significantly, yet there is a requirement for development in particularity and feeling of dread toward foundational harmfulness. Nanotechnology is the reconciliation of nanoscience into medication by the utilization of nanoparticles. The appearance of nanoscience in disease conclusion and treatment will assist clinicians with better surveying and oversee patients and further develop the medical care framework and administrations …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Investigations into the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Fe3C Compound: A Comprehensive Analysis
Abstract: Exploration of mechanical properties of Fe3C powder using Williamson-Hall analysis by using Mechanical alloying technique. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the lattice strain (LS) and nanocrystalline size (CS) in an Fe3C produced from powder using the Mechanical Alloying Method (MAM). By the repeated mechanical crushing, the LS created by MAM is expected to decrease while the CS is anticipated to reduce the particle size. To accomplish …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 12, 2023 · pp. 225–234 Read article
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Effect of Nano-Additives on the Emissions, Performance, and Combustion Characteristics of Syzygium cumini (Jamun) Biodiesel Powered DI Engine
Abstract: Renewable and cleaner diesel engine fuel has received a lot of attention recently as a result of the depletion of fossil resources. To address this issue, biodiesel can be a potential substitute for diesel fuel. The finest B20 Jamun blends were combined with three different types of nanoadditives to create Syzygium cumini (Jamun) biodiesel, which was tested in a naturally aspirated diesel engine. Global researchers are starting to develop new …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 77–82 Read article
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Advancements in graphene reinforced metal matrix composites: A comprehensive review
Abstract: The Present pollution norms insist automobile manufacturers to make use of ultra-high specific strength materials i.e., materials ahead of conventional metal matrix composites (MMCs) with micro-sized reinforcements. With the advent of nanomaterials, nanocomposites are being developed with properties that overcome the limitations for metals or composites with micro-sized reinforcements. In recent years, the family of graphene-based materials, in particular, graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) reinforced MMCs offering promising solutions to revolutionize the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 177–189 Read article
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Application of Drug Delivery using Nano- technology to Cure Mental Disorders (Schizophrenia)
Abstract: Nanotechnology involves the manipulation of the count at an atomic scale to create novel systems, materials, and devices. This groundbreaking era holds substantial potential for scientific development across various domain names, which includes manufacturing, patron items, electricity, substances, and remedies. In current times, the sphere of prescribed drugs has witnessed a brilliant surge in the usage of nanotechnology for the improvement of revolutionary medications. Schizophrenia, a neuropsychiatric disorder affecting the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 51–65 Read article
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Double slope Solar Still by using Nano Embedded Binary Eutectic PCM: A Review
Abstract: Solar distillation is an economical and eco-friendly technique. Concerns about the increasing need for clean drinking water for home and commercial uses are spreading around the world. In rural and tiny settlements with limited access to water and electricity, solar water distillation is a viable method for removing salty water from drinking water. The efficiency and performance of thermal energy storage materials based on phase change materials (PCM) and nanofluids …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 29–33 Read article