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Surfactant-Mediated Synthesis and Stabilization of Colloidal Nanoparticles in Aqueous Media: A Preliminary Study on Controlling Parameters
Abstract: Surfactants dissolved in water possess a distinctive tendency to accumulate at surfaces or interfaces, a process that involves the migration of surfactant molecules from the bulk liquid phase to the interfacial region. This adsorption tendency of surfactants is being exploited in stabilization of the Nanoparticles (NPs) synthesized through colloidal chemistry routes. In present research, preliminary studies on controlling parameters involving various surfactants has been carried out to standardized the chemical …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–35 Read article
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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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Effects of Blended Fertilizer Rates on Growth, Yield and Quality of Malt Barley (Hordeum distichum L.) Varieties at Mekdela District, South Wollo, Ethiopia
Abstract: Malt Barley is main cash-crop in Ethiopia, whose yield was constrained by lack of improved varieties, and declining soil fertility due to nutrient depletion. A field experiment was conducted to study the effects of Blended fertilizer rates on growth, yield and quality of malt barley varieties at Mekdela District, South Wollo, Ethiopia. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with factorial arrangement with three replication and consisted …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 23–35 Read article
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Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles by Using Aloe vera Plant Extract
Abstract: Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) are important materials that have been studied extensively. Biosynthesis of Ag NPs from plants has an important role in biomedical science and drug discovery application. Green synthesis of Ag NPs is a growing research area because of their potential applications in nanomedicines. Hence, in the present study, we investigated the green synthesis of Ag Nps from silver nitrate using leaves extracts of Aloe vera. The synthesized …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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An Optimize Formulation to Synthesis of size Controlled Hydrophobic Starch Acetate Nanoparticles using Box- Behnken Design
Abstract: The best way to improve the overall performance of native starch is by chemical modification. In recent years, hydrophobically modified starch has attracted considerable attention for the design and manufacture of novel nanoparticulate drug delivery carriers. The purpose of this research was to synthesize hydrophobic starch nanoparticles (NPs) and to optimize process factors through the use of response surface methodology (RSM). The corn starch acetate (CSA) NPs was synthesized using …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 4, 2022 · pp. 32–54 Read article
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Improved Photocatalytic Activity for Removal of Methylene Blue Dye from Aqueous Solutions with La2O3-Modified Ceria Heterostructured Binary Oxide Nanocomposite Particles
Abstract: The current study aimed to examine the photocatalytic efficacy of a bimetallic CeO2-La2O3 hetero-NC in comparison to monometallic CeO2 and La2O3 nanoparticles (NPs), utilizing Methylene Blue (MB)as pollutant sample under natural solar and UV irradiation. The coprecipitation method was utilized to produce a bimetallic CeO2-La2O3 hetero-NC. Following this, the nanostructures underwent characterization through various techniques including FT-IR, FE-SEM, XRD, UV Vis- DRS, Raman, and Photoluminescence spectroscopy. The catalytic activity of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 514–532 Read article
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An Optimize Formulation to Synthesis of size Controlled Hydrophobic Starch Acetate Nanoparticles using Box-Behnken Design
Abstract: The best way to improve the overall performance of native starch is by chemical modification. In recent years, hydrophobically modified starch has attracted considerable attention for the design and manufacture of novel nanoparticulate drug delivery carriers. The purpose of this research was to synthesize hydrophobic starch nanoparticles (NPs) and to optimize process factors through the use of response surface methodology (RSM). The corn starch acetate (CSA) NPs was synthesized using …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 32–54 Read article
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Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticle-Adjuvanted Pasteurella multocida B:2 Vaccine is Potent and Efficacious and is Able with Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin as a Marker to Differentiate Infected from Vaccinated Animals (DIVA)
Abstract: Pasteurella multocida B:2 causes hemorrhagic septicemia (HS) in bovines in Asia. For effective implementation of HS control program in India, a safe and efficacious vaccine to provide long lasting protection and allow differentiation of infected from vaccinated animals (DIVA) has to be developed. The objectives of the present study were to develop HS-DIVA vaccine with a companion immunodiagnostic test using keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) as a marker, and to improve …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 8–16 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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Key of Certification to Scheme Nano Fertilizer
Abstract: compared with traditional fertilizers. Classes of nanofertilizers have suggested as nanoscale fertilizer i.e. nanoparticles which contain nutrients; nanoscale additives i.e. traditional fertilizers with nanoscale additives; and nanoscale coating i.e. traditional fertilizers coated or loaded with nanoparticles. Low nutrient use efficiency (NUE) values and increased environmental risks have subjected long-term limitation due to use of more synthetic fertilizers to prohibit defining achievements of sustainable agriculture. High release levels of synthetic fertilizers …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Evaluation of Different Blended Fertilizer Type and Rate for Better Production of Wheat in Meskan Woreda, Guraghe Zone Ethiopia
Abstract: In Ethiopia, wheat accounts the fourth level from the total cultivated area and production. Application of balanced essential elements is required to improve production of wheat. However, its productivity is mainly constrained by lack of site-specific fertilizer (NPSB) recommendation in the study area. Therefore, field experiment was conducted at Meskanworeda during 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 main cropping season to evaluate the effect of different blended fertilizers on yield and yield components …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Preparation of Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles by the Modified Wet Chemical Method
Abstract: In the embattled drug delivery, intravenous injection is given to patient followed by a magnetic field gradient over the fraction where drug is needed to be delivered as well as also in many medical applications which require iron oxide nanoparticles be discrete and magnetic. But rusting of these nanoparticles after synthesis, decreases their efficiency in most of the applications and limits the uses of these particles. So, here in this …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Laser Ablation Technique to Synthesize Ag Nanoparticles in Harsh Environment During Conjugation with Ovalbumin and Their Effects on Candida albicans
Abstract: In this study was developed a rapid, easy, eco-friendly and free-polutions method to AgNPs synthesized which was laser ablation technique to bulk target silver in harsh environment which was SBF due to salts and ions content cause silver nanoparticle aggregated via the interactions among nanoparticles and components of the ionic solution. So, was add ovalbumin to achived long term stability of colloidal AgNPs solution because of this protien has been …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 47–60 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of PF-127 Stabilized Metformin Encapsulated Chitosan-TPP Nanoparticles
Abstract: Metformin is widely used to manage Type 2 Diabetes, but its effectiveness is limited by low intestinal absorption, high dose requirements, and a short half-life. To tackle these challenges, several nano-drug delivery systems have been designed to optimize the delivery of metformin and enhance its therapeutic efficacy. Nanoparticles (NPs) have emerged as key players in medicine, biology, and pharmacology, gaini considerable attention for their potential applications. Polymeric NPs are among …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 27, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 34–38 Read article
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Fabrics and medical devices (catheters) coated with Zn doped CuO nanoparticles kills micro-oganisms and provide healthy environment
Abstract: These days, drug resistance by microorganisms is a major challenge in the field of medicinal chemistry. Most of the familiar antibiotics turnout to be of no impact in curbing the proliferation of microorganism (bacteria, virus and fungus). To address the issue of multi-drug resistance (MDR) and extremely drug resistance (EDR) in microorganisms that cause various health complications, like the dental decay, biofilm formation, foul smell, delayed wound healing, aggravation of …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Studies on Cr (VI) Removal from Aqueous Solution using Al2O3 and ZnO Nanoparticles Composite
Abstract: Cr (VI) is a heavy metal and is considered to be toxic both to environment and human beings after a permissible limit. The removal of Cr (VI) using conventional methods was ineffective. With introduction of nanotechnology, the remediation of Cr (VI) has become more easy and effective. Nanoalumina has been an efficient adsorbent system for the adsorption of different heavy metals. It has an excellent adsorption capacity for metal ions …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Advanced nanosized polymer composites with oxides of TiO2 and ZnO (review)
Abstract: Тhis study discusses recent advances in photocatalytic applications of multifunctional oxide nanocomposites with polymers for the treatment of different pollutants from the water. The analysis of literature in the chapters makes it possible to single out the polymers and nanocomposites that are most promising from the point of developing new technologies. It is shown that composite materials containing TiO2 and ZnO after additional studies can be recommended for self-cleaning protective …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 35–44 Read article
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Environmental implications of Chitosan nanostructures.
Abstract: Chitosan (CS), as a biopolymer, has unrivalled chemical and mechanical modification capabilities to develop novel characteristics, functions, and applications, particularly in the manufacture of cutting-edge membrane adsorbents. Membrane adsorbents utilizing carbon starch (CS) have emerged as a viable and efficient engineering instrument for eliminating diverse pollutants from aquatic settings, including heavy metals and dyes. To date, much study has been directed towards improving the adsorptive characteristics, permeability, physicochemical stability, and …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 42–58 Read article
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Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from Murayya koenigii: Antibacterial Potential Review
Abstract: Nanoparticles (NPs) display unique characteristics in contrast to conventional physico-chemical synthesis methods, and they are utilized in various life science fields including surface coating, catalysis, food packaging, corrosion prevention, environmental cleanup, electronics, biomedical applications, and antimicrobial purposes. Metal NPs synthesized through green methods, particularly from plant origins, have garnered significant interest because of their inherent traits such as environmental friendliness, quick production, and cost efficiency. Over the past few years, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 54–67 Read article
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Biomedical Applications of Green-Synthesized Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles
Abstract: The biomedical potential of cobalt oxide nanoparticles (Co3O4 NPs) synthesized via green methods is gaining recognition due to their biocompatibility and multifunctionality. This article reviews the antibacterial and anticancer properties of Co3O4 NPs synthesized using Delonix regia leaf extract. Characterization techniques confirmed their nanoscale size and uniform morphology. The antibacterial assay against Escherichia coli revealed significant activity, attributed to enhanced permeability and interaction with bacterial membranes. These findings highlight the …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 20–29 Read article