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Eco-Friendly Synthesis of MgO Nanoparticles and Their Antibacterial Performance
Abstract: Nanoparticles (<100 nm in size) due to their enhanced surface area and high chemical reactivity have been a boon, ranging from micro to macro level. This has increased its applicability in various fields such as Food, textile, environment, biomedicine etc. Various metal oxides have been employed in Biomedical applications for their antibacterial, antioxidant and anticancerous activities. But MgO NPs have received much attention due to their high stability, non-toxicity and …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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Preparation and Characterization of PVA-MgO Nanocomposite Films
Abstract: In this work, Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles (MgO NPs) doped with 3 g of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) at different weight percentages (0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 wt.%) using the solvent casting method, to fabricate thin PVA-MgO nanocomposite (NC) films. These films were characterized by (i) XRD, SEM, EDX, DLS, and Zeta Potential for morphological studies, (ii) FTIR spectra and UV-Visible techniques for spectroscopic studies and (iii) DSC for thermal studies. …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 27, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 40–62 Read article
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Advances in Polymer-Based Nanocomposites for Moisture-Sensitive Applications
Abstract: Polymer-based nanocomposites have emerged as promising materials in sensor technology due to their superior mechanical, electrical, and environmental stability. These advanced materials offer unique advantages, such as enhanced sensitivity, durability, and adaptability to various environmental conditions, making them highly suitable for sensor applications. One of the most significant breakthroughs in this field is the integration of semiconducting nanoparticles (NPs) within a polymer matrix, which has led to remarkable improvements in …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 145–152 Read article
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Cyto-toxicity of Silver Nanoparticles on A Bacterial Population Isolated From Lakewater
Abstract: Due to the increased industrial and consumer applications, there is growing concern regarding the possible risk associated with their environmental exposure. Silver nanoparticles are considered to be toxic both to environment and human beings after a permissible limit. The aim of the present study was to explore the difference in toxicity mechanism of Silver nanoparticles (NPs) at low concentrations (≤1 μg/mL), in a lake-water bacterial consortia containing Bacillus marisflavi and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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Cytotoxicity of Titanium Dioxide Nanopaprticleson A Bacterial Population Isolated from Lakewater Sediments
Abstract: Studies suggest that approximately 4.6 million ton of pigmentary titanium dioxide (TiO2) is consumed annually worldwide. Owing to the increased industrial and consumer applications, there is growing concern regarding the possible risk associated with their environmental exposure. TiO2 dust, when inhaled, has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as an IARC Group 2B carcinogen, meaning it is possibly carcinogenic to humans. TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) can …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Removal of heavy metals from waste water treatment using composite nanomaterials – A Review
Abstract: With the rapid industrial and textile development, the increasing heavy metal ions concentration in water streams has caused serious environmental problems all over the world. Removal of heavy elements and its techniques in India of earth is a biotechnological process which has been used for more than five decades for wastewater treatment. It is generally agreed that removal of heavy metals from drinking and industries side effluent waters are important …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 27–44 Read article
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Facile Synthesis of Highly Uniform Selenium Nanoparticles with Antibacterial Activity on Bacillus subtilis
Abstract: In the light of diverse applications of Selenium nanoparticles in biomedical applications, a facile procedure has been developed to synthesize highly stable and monodisperse nanoparticles with Polysorbate 20 at room temperature. Transmission electron microscopy analysis revealed that the Selenium nanoparticles (Se NPs) were spherical in shape with uniform size of 43 nm. The antibacterial activity of Se NPs was investigated against Bacillus subtilis as a model gram-positive bacteria which showed …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Comparison of Total Protein Content in the Muscles of Catla catla on Exposure to Ag and ZnO Nanoparticles and their Metal Ions
Abstract: Growing applications of nanotechnology necessitates understanding of nanotoxicity. The toxicity of nanoparticles has gained special attraction amongst various toxicological studies, but restricted data are available on its toxic effects on aquatic organisms. An attempt has been made in present investigation to determine toxicity of NPs of Ag and ZnO and their metal ions to major carp catla. Protein content in muscle tissues of the fingerlings varied with concentration of the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Recent Update on Advanced Drug Delivery System
Abstract: Over the past decade, there has been a growing interest in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for analysing and interpreting biological or genetic data, accelerating drug discovery, and identifying selective small-molecule modulators or rare molecules in addition to predicting their behaviour. The use of artificial neural networks (ANNs) for the rapid analysis of massive amounts of data, the development of novel hypotheses and treatment plans, the prediction of …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Comparative study of the Antibacterial Properties of Modified Textile Materials with Different Metal Nanoparticles
Abstract: A number of metal particles have proven antibacterial properties. In this study, a comparative analysis was made of two types of metal particles: zinc oxide and titanium oxide nanoparticles respectively, which were deposited on cellulose material and were fixed by means of a cross-linked gelatin hydrogel. Three methods were applied under different reaction conditions for obtaining the biocomposite materials. The biomaterials were investigated by means of scanning electron microscopy, transmittance …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 92–101 Read article
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Characterization of Antibacterial and Biofilm Inhibition in Tin and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle-Doped Orthodontic Composites
Abstract: Background: This study investigated the antibacterial effectiveness of orthodontic adhesive enhanced with stannous oxide (SnO₂) nanoparticles against Lactobacillus acidophilus and Streptococcus mutans, in comparison to traditional adhesives without nanoparticle infusion. Methods: A modified orthodontic adhesive was prepared by incorporating 1% w/w of tin dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles (SnO₂ + ZnO₂ NPs) into Transbond XT. This nanoparticle-enhanced composite was used to fabricate discs for assessing antibacterial activity against Lactobacillus acidophilus …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 230–239 Read article
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Adsorptive Removal of Rhodamine-B Using Eco- Synthesized Green Tea–Aluminium Nanoparticles
Abstract: This study examines the use of Green Tea–Aluminium Nanoparticles (GT-Al NPs), a unique and eco-friendly adsorbent, to remove the dangerous Rhodamine-B dye from water. For characterisation, SEM, FTIR, TGA, and EDX were employed. We evaluated the effects of pH, temperature, dosage, contact time, and initial dye concentration on adsorption efficiency. First- and second-order pseudo models were used to characterize adsorption kinetics, and the Langmuir model explained equilibrium, as well as …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 61–72 Read article
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Determinants of the Adoption of chemical Fertilizer in Kaffa, Bench Sheko and Sheka zones of Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Agriculture is the backbone of the Ethiopian economy, but the production system was backward, and the adoption of agricultural technology was low. This study aims to identify and determine factors affecting smallholder farmers' adoption of chemical fertilizer. Bita, Chena, Andiracha, and Sheyi Bench district of the southwest Ethiopia region was selected for this study. Household individual survey interview, key informant interview, and focus group discussion were the primary data collection …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Copper Sulfide Semiconducting Nanoparticles for Antibacterial Applications: Synthesis Strategies, Mechanisms and Performance – A Review
Abstract: Copper sulfide nanoparticles (CuS NPs) have drawn growing attention as a next-generation antibacterial platform, owing to their tunable structural, optical, and catalytic properties. This review consolidates current evidence on CuS NP synthesis, mechanisms, and antibacterial performance, comparing chemical and green synthesis routes alongside the effects of morphology, doping, and surface modification. Mechanistically, CuS NPs act through several overlapping pathways, including reactive oxygen species generation, bacterial membrane disruption, ion release, and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 236–253 Read article
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Exposure of Nanoparticle Leads to Health Hazards
Abstract: Nanotechnology is a technique used for the production of materials of the nanoscale level. This is a new development in technology which usually entails some hazards as well as advantage to society. Thus nanomaterials are well known for their various beneficial uses in the medicines, engineering, computer, etc., in spite of that it is associated with many hazards related to human health. The exposure of nanomaterials through dermal contact, inhalation, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 7–18 Read article
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Swift heavy Ion Irradiation Effects on Structural and Spectroscopic Properties of Nanocomposites of Polypyrrole Nanotubes and Silver Nanoparticles
Abstract: Polypyrrole nanotubes-silver nanoparticle nanocomposites (PPy-NTs:Ag-NPs) have been synthesized by in-situ reduction of silver nitrate (AgNO3) to suppress the agglomeration of Ag-NPs. The synthesized nanocomposite has been irradiated with 100 MeV Si9+ ion beam. The structural and spectroscopic properties of the nanocomposites after irradiation have been studied by SEM, XRD, Raman and UV-vis spectroscopy. Decrease in size of the nanotubes has been observed from SEM micrographs due to swift heavy ion …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Histological Alteration in the Kidney of a Fresh Water Cat Fish Clarias Batrachus Exposed to Silver Nanoparticles
Abstract: Despite increasing application of silver nanoparticles (NPs) in industry and consumer products, there is still little known about their potential toxicity, particularly to organism in aquatic environment. Our aim is to investigate the fate and effect of silver NPs in fish Clarias batrachus. The histological alterations in the kidney of a freshwater catfish Clarias batrachus exposed to sublethal concentration silver nanoparticle were examined. The kidney exhibited shrinkage of glomeruli but …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Cluster Based Improved Bread Wheat Technologies Popularization In Yem-Special District, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Despite large area under cultivation, the mean yield of wheat per hectare is low.Limited access to improved wheat varieties and other relevant technologies is one of the contributing factor for low productivity. Popularization of better perfoerming wheat varieties is important to solve these problems. Therefore, these studies was undertaken to enhance the productivity of wheat through demonstrating early maturing and high yielding wheat varieties with improved management practices in 2023 …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Formulation And Evaluation Of Itraconazole Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles For Tinea Cruris:A Promising Approach To Combat Antifungal Drug Resistance
Abstract: A fungal infection of the skin is among the most prevalent dermatological conditions worldwide. When used topically, gel formulations are among the best dose forms for treating skin infections. A promising method to reach the deeper layers of the skin and improve itraconazole (ITZ) permeability through the stratum corneum is nanotechnology. The production of ITZ-loaded nanoparticles (ITZ NPs) was accomplished through the evaporation emulsion method, and subsequently, these nanoparticles were …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles by Using Albizia Lebbeck (L.) Benth.
Abstract: Development of biologically inspired experimental processes for the synthesis of nanoparticles is evolving into an important branch of nanotechnology. To meet the increasing demands for commercial nanoparticles new eco-friendly “green” methods of synthesis are being discovered. In this study, synthesis of stable silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) was done using Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. leaf extract. UV-Visible spectrometer uses to monitor the reduction of Ag ions and formation of silver nanoparticles …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 11–16 Read article