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Synthesis and Synergistic Effects of Ciprofloxacin Conjugated Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles
Abstract: Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are known as a multifunctional material because of its unique physical and chemical properties. The result of zinc oxide nano powder was characterized using various analytical techniques, such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) patterns. Synthesized zinc oxide nano powder was stored in dried form in the room temperature for further study. …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 61–71 Read article
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Sustainable Epoxy Composites Enhanced by Cellulose Nanocrystals for Structural and Thermal Applications
Abstract: This study presents the advancement and behaviour analysis of sustainable nanocomposites reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), a biodegradable and high-aspect-ratio nanofiller derived from microcrystalline cellulose. CNCs were incorporated into a bisphenol-A-based epoxy matrix at varying concentrations (0, 1, 3, 5, and 7 wt%) to assess their influence on mechanical, thermal, and viscoelastic properties. The tensile strength of the composites increased significantly, from 45 MPa for neat epoxy to 65 MPa …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 126–134 Read article
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Passive Capillary Flow of Aqueous Microparticle Suspensions in the Straight Microchannels fabricated by the Negative Photoresist SU-8
Abstract: A group of microfluidic devices are fabricated by the SU-8 negative photoresist using the standard SU-8 processing techniques. The influences of effective viscosity, channel aspect ratio and surface wettability on the surface-driven capillary flow of aqueous microparticle suspensions are individually studied in straight microchannels. Nano-films of diamond like carbon (DLC) are used to vary the surface wettability on SU-8 based microchannel structures. The number densities of suspended polystyrene microparticles in …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 37–39 Read article
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Green Synthesis and Functional Evaluation of Ag–Polypyrrole/TeO2 Nanocomposites for Advanced Electronic Applications
Abstract: Ag–PPy/TeO₂ nanocomposites with TeO₂ loadings ranging from 2% to 10% were synthesized using an in-situ chemical polymerization method. Green tea extract, rich in phytochemicals, acted as both a reducing and stabilizing agent to facilitate the formation of metal oxide nanoparticles. The structural and morphological characteristics of the nanocomposites were analyzed using FTIR, PXRD, and SEM techniques. FTIR confirmed the successful integration of Ag, TeO₂, and PPy functional groups. PXRD patterns …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 64–76 Read article
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Sustainable High-Strength Geopolymer Composite Reinforced with Nano-Silica and Basalt Fibers: Mechanical and Microstructural Evaluation
Abstract: Sustainable soil composites (SSC) were formulated by incorporating red earth with varying proportions of bagasse ash (BA) and hydrated lime to enhance geotechnical performance and promote the reuse of agro-industrial waste. Red earth served as the primary structural matrix, BA functioned as a pozzolanic filler, and lime acted as a chemical stabilizer. BA content ranged from 0% to 60%, identifying 10% as the optimum level for significant improvement, and lime …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1113–1122 Read article
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Engineering of PEG-b-PCL/Pluronic F127 Polymeric Composite Micelles for Controlled Co-Delivery of Docetaxel and Curcumin in Prostate Cancer Therapy
Abstract: Polymeric composite nanocarriers made from amphiphilic block copolymers are popular for their customisable architecture, self-assembly behaviour, and drug release control. A PEG-b-PCL/Pluronic F127 micellar composite was developed and tested as a multifunctional nanocarrier for docetaxel and curcumin administration.The amphiphilic block copolymers Pluronic® F127 and PEG-b-PCL were employed to generate polymeric micelles using solvent evaporation-assisted self-assembly. The optimised polymer composite showed good colloidal stability and uniform size distribution with a zeta …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Comparative Study of Structural and Optical Properties of Bismuth Ferrite Nanoparticles for Photovoltaic Applications Synthesized via Different Sol-Gel Methods
Abstract: Pure multiferroic bismuth ferrite (BiFeO3) nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using an energy-efficient, low-temperature sol-gel method, comparing two distinct approaches: auto-combustion and non-auto-combustion. To ensure phase stability, the precursor solution's pH was strictly maintained between 1 and 2 using ammonia solution (NH4OH), while ethylene glycol (C2H6O2) was employed as a chelating agent for the Fe3+ and Bi3+ cations. All samples underwent a final annealing process at 500 °C to promote crystallization. …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 83–94 Read article
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Microbial Inhibition of Copper Nanoparticles Produced by Chemical Method
Abstract: In the modern era of science, copper nanoparticles (Cu-Nps), attributable to their fascinating properties, low price preparation and lots of potential applications in chemical process, cooling fluid or semiconducting inks and bio applications, have attracted lots of interest. Cu-Nps gains attention from its useful properties like the great thermal and electrical physical phenomenon at less cost unlike silver. In this study, the synthesis, optical properties, morphology and bacterial behavior of …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Ta Doped Nanostructured PZT
Abstract: Lead Zirconate Titanate (PZT) powder of composition Pb(Zr0.65Ti0.35)O3 was modified by incorporation of Tantalum (Ta5+) in a wide composition range (5–25 at%) by chemical co-precipitation method using PbO, Zr2O3, TiO2 and Ta2O5. X-ray diffraction patterns of the samples showed the formation of a single phase and confirmed the formation of a rhombohedral phase of all the samples after sintering. SEM analysis showed well-developed, uniformly packed grains. Both the linear particle …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 41–48 Read article
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Mechanical and Physicochemical Characteristics of Nano-Hydroxyapatite Polymer Composites
Abstract: This study focuses on the development and characterization of nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAp)-reinforced poly (lactic acid) (PLA) composites for biomedical applications. The composites, prepared with varying nHAp content (5–25 wt%), were evaluated for their mechanical and physicochemical properties, including tensile strength, Young’s modulus, elongation at break, thermal stability, hydrophilicity, and crystallinity. Results revealed that tensile strength increased significantly with the incorporation of nHAp, reaching a peak of 62 MPa at 15 wt%, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 115–125 Read article
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Formulation Development, Characterization and in-vitro Evaluation of Nano-Lipid Carriers of Ropinirole HCl for Persistent Parkinsonian Management
Abstract: According to a report of World Health Organization (WHO) 2014, Parkinson's Disease (PD) is the second-most neurodegenerative dysfunction of the central nervous system (CNS) of human being effecting 7–10 million people worldwide. It is primarily due to the death of dopamine-generating cells in the substantia-nigra of midbrain. It is symptomatized by tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, dementia, depression and falls or emerges with the progression of the disease. Ropinirole HCl is a …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Facile Synthesis of SnO2/g-C3N4 nanocomposite for the photocatalytic degradation of Methylene Blue dye under visible light irradiation
Abstract: This work reports the nanoscale samples of pure tin dioxide (SnO₂), graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄), and their composite (SnO₂/g-C₃N₄) were successfully synthesized using the co-precipitation technique. The synthesized materials were extensively analyzed using multiple characterization techniques such as Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD), High-Resolution Scanning Electron Microscopy (HR-SEM), Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDAX), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-Visible Spectroscopy, and High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HR-TEM). Results from PXRD and EDAX confirmed …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1835–1845 Read article
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Wear Performance of Cylindrical Shaped Alumina Nanoparticles Filled Epoxy Composite
Abstract: Low cost high specific strength epoxy LY 556 and alumina nano filler is utilized in current research for developing a epoxy composite. A liquid dispersion method was adopted for fabricating epoxy alumina composite having 0.50 wt% of alumina reinforcement. For uniform and homogenous dispersion of reinforcement, ultra-sonification of 120 W is adopted. To study the effect of particle behavior, unfilled epoxy and 0.5 wt.% cylindrical alumina oxide filled epoxy composite …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 94–100 Read article
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Radiopaque Polymer Composites for Improved Visualization of Interventional Devices
Abstract: Radiopaque polymer composites are increasingly important for improving the visualization of interventional medical devices under X-ray and fluoroscopic imaging while maintaining the flexibility, mechanical performance, and processability required for minimally invasive applications. This narrative review summarizes recent developments in radiopaque polymer composites, with emphasis on radiopaque filler selection, polymer–filler interactions, processing strategies, structure–property relationships, biocompatibility, and device applications. A focused literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Simple Hydrothermal Synthesis and Morphological Study of Magnetic Nanoparticles
Abstract: Magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles were synthesized using FeCl3•6H2O or FeCl2•4H2O with 5 or 8 mmol concentration and 3 or 5 h incubation time with the constant pH (7.5) by simple hydrothermal decomposition and then transferred them into maghemite (γ-Fe2O3) and hematite (α-Fe2O3). Precisely, the objectives of the study were to evaluate the influences of salt type, its concentration and incubation time on the morphology of the as-synthesized magnetic nanoparticles. Synthesized nanoparticles …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Fabrication, Interfacial Characterization, and Superparamagnetic Properties of Fe₃O₄@γ-Fe₂O₃ Core/Shell Nanoparticle-Reinforced Chitosan Biopolymer Composites
Abstract: Magnetite/maghemite core/shell nanoparticles were prepared by alkaline co-precipitation of Fe(II) and Fe(III) precursors followed by controlled thermal oxidation at 350 °C and subsequently incorporated into chitosan at 1, 3, and 5 wt% loadings by solution casting. The resulting films were evaluated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), vibrating-sample magnetometry (VSM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and tensile testing. XRD showed the characteristic cubic spinel reflections …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Study of Size Controllable Synthesis of Indium Tin Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Different Characterizations
Abstract: Nanocrystalline indium oxide powders were prepared by combustion synthesis. The changes of nanostructure caused by material processing were studied using X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED) and Brummer Emette teller analysis (BET). The stoichiometric composition of the starting indium tin oxide powder (cubic in traces) induced phase transitions to high temperature. We found that the phase transition to ITO was initiated at the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Structure, Morphology and Optical Properties of CaAl2O4 Phosphors by Sol–Gel Method
Abstract: In this paper, monoclinic CaAl2O4 phosphor with different weight percentage of aluminium was synthesized by low temperature sol–gel method. The prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, Fourier transform infra red (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and photoluminescence emission spectra (PL). The XRD analysis showed that CaAl2O4 have monoclinic structure. The average size of the particles lies between 88 and 109 nm. It was …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Ultrasonic Dispersion of Halloysite Nanotubes for Enhanced Mechanical, Thermal, and Morphological Performance of Epoxy Composites
Abstract: Halloysite nanotube (HNT)-reinforced epoxy nanocomposites were prepared by mixing HNT with bisphenol-A epoxy (LY 556) using ultrasonication, followed by compression molding. HNT contents of 0–5 wt.% were used. The composites were evaluated for tensile strength, flexural strength, Shore D hardness, Izod impact strength, and thermal stability using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The fractured tensile surfaces were also examined to understand the failure mechanism and interaction between HNT and the epoxy matrix. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 · pp. 212–226 Read article
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Differential Equations in Quantum Mechanics and Schrödinger Equation
Abstract: In this study we investigate how differential equations play a role in quantum mechanics, focusing mainly on the role of a prominent one, Schrödinger's equation, which governs the behavior of quantum systems. In time two the mathematical picture of the wave nature of particles at quantum scales is provided, and the resulting equations are Schrödinger's equation, both in its time dependent as well as in its time independent form. The …
Published in Emerging Trends in Symmetry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 15–25 Read article