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149 articles for “Crystals and Sizes”
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Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles using Extracts of Ocimum Tenuiflorum and its Characterization
Abstract: Various applications of nanoparticles stimulate the need for synthesizing them. But, the conventional methods are usually hazardous and energy consuming. This leads to the focus on “green synthesis” of nanoparticles which was an efficient and eco-friendly approach. Natural diminishment operators are being investigated worldwide to limit the impacts of toxic chemicals utilized as a part of nanoparticles creation. The present study states a green approach for the synthesis of zinc …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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Structural, Morphological, Optical, and Electrical Properties of Sol–Gel Synthesized Bismuth Ferrite Nanoparticles for Photovoltaic Applications
Abstract: Solar cells are a promising renewable energy source, converting solar energy into electrical power. The performance and efficiency of solar cells can be enhanced by incorporating multiferroic materials, which have the potential to improve energy conversion. Bismuth ferrite (BFO) is one such material that has attracted attention for photovoltaic applications due to its bandgap energy, which ranges from 2 eV to 2.7 eV. However, its practical efficiency is currently low …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 28–41 Read article
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Direct Synthetic Routes of MXenes and Their Application in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRPs) As Supplementary Sizing Layer†
Abstract: Sized carbon fibers with a supplementary sizing layer of MXenes (synthesized via traditional MAX phases), bonded to carbon fibers (CFs) as well as the resin matrix via different kinds of physicochemical (van der Waals force, hydrogen bonding, covalent bonding) interactions enhanced the performance of the resulting carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) materials. This is because of the strong interface generated due to the appearance of MXene at the interface of …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 07–13 Read article
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Extraction and Characterization of Nanocellulose from Saw Dust
Abstract: In this work, nanocellulose was extracted and fibrillated from wooden saw dust of Malaysian wood. The fibrillation of cellulose nanoparticles was done by two major steps such as chemical pre-treatment and acid hydrolysis. Firstly, the saw dust was pre-treated with alkali, and then de-waxing of saw dust was done. Then cellulose was extracted. Finally, it was chemically washed etc. The extracted chemically purified cellulose was further treated with acid hydrolysis …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 19, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 43–48 Read article
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Sonochemical Methods to Prepare Composes
Abstract: This purview is to link major and minor chemical reactions. Subjective has various unknown chemical reactivity those have announced by ultrasound. Cavity generation followed by implosive collapse have secreted chemistry to some extent so as pervert to scheme as well. Applicability of ultrasound has studied over chemical stimulus, scrubbing atomizer, crystallization, emulsification, dissolution, dispersion, defoaming, degassing, floatation, homogenization etc. Synthetic catalytic routes has subscriptive issued ultrasonic reverberation to regain some …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Synthesis of Polyorthanisidine by Interfacial Polymerization
Abstract: AbstractPolyorthoanisidine has been synthesized by interfacial polymerization method. O-anisidine has been used as a monomer, hydrochloric acid is used as a dopant and ammonium persulphate as an oxidiser. The solvent used for the study is chloroform, isopropanol, hexane and xylene. The polyorthoanisidine obtained is characterized for particle size analysis. It is observed as with xylene as a solvent the least particle size has been observed with Z average value of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Dissolution Enhancement in Nano/Micro-Sized Dispersions of Piroxicam with the Novel Polymer Soluplus® and Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone
Abstract: Piroxicam, a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID), belongs to the class II of the biopharmaceutical classification system (BCS) and thus exhibits poor bioavailability. In an effort to tackle this issue, we report here the comparative properties of the solid dispersions of piroxicam made from a novel graft copolymer of polyvinyl caprolactam-polyvinyl acetate-polyethylene glycol (Soluplus) and the linear polymer polyvinyl pyrrolidone (K 25), both the dispersions synthesized identically using solvent evaporation method. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Biosynthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Studies of Silver Nanoparticles from Tamil Nadu Major Crop Anacardium occidentale
Abstract: Recent studies have shown that Silver Nanoparticles have physical, optical and catalytic properties. Present work involves the eco-friendly and reproducible synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from the Anacardium occidentale leaves extract. The synthesized silver Nanoparticle from 1 mM AgNO3 solution through the leaf extract were characterizing was monitored using Ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectrophotometer, Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FT-IR).Scanning …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 20, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 13–22 Read article
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Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles using Alternanthera Sessilis Linn Leaf Aqueous Extract and their Characterization
Abstract: The current study describes the biogenesis of Cu NPs using an aqueous extract of the leaf of Alternanthera sessilisLinn. (A.S). recently, biological synthesis of nanoparticles has gained popularity due to the fact that it is eco-friendly, simple, cost-effective, non-hazardous, and extreme conditions. The aqueous extract of Alternanthera sessilisleaf contains enoughterpenoids, carbohydrates, and flavonoids to convert metal ions into metal and thus stabilize the resulting nanoparticles. The UV-visible spectrophotometer confirmed the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 14–28 Read article
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Simulation of Electric Field Induced by Electromagnetic Radiation on Spherical Nanoparticles
Abstract: AbstractIn this article, the interaction of light and matter of nanoparticles is simulated for the electric field induced by electromagnetic radiation on spherical nanoparticles. The absorption, scattering and extinction efficiencies are demonstrated for initial wavelength of the incident of light from 300 nm to the final wavelength at 900 nm range for the silver material of 250 nm (spherical nanoparticles) radius with 1.0 refractive index. These optical properties vary according …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Heavy Fermions to the Scheme from Semimetals
Abstract: This article is a study about heavy Fermions to scope strange and unknown features of scattering accounted to conduction electrons in the metal. Nucleons generated by heavy metal compounds are named heavy fermions. These generate from magnetic impurities that are present in the matter as unusual distribution in particulate forms. Parameter of quasi-crystal lattice instability of these compounds has significance in response to behave as non-Fermi liquids affected under magneto-transport. …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Rapid Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles of Flower-like Morphology from the Root Extract of Saussurea lappa
Abstract: With the emergence of nanomedicine, nanobiotechnology, and nanopharmacotherapeutics, there has been a rising demand of nanomaterials. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) finds immense applications for drug delivery, biomedical sciences, catalysis, etc. Numerous industries are at present synthesizing therapeutic AgNPs to meet the global demand. By using chemical methods, which are very cost-effective to produce these materials, are quite hazardous, environment polluting, produce harmful byproducts, and have several other alarming aspects. The extract …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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An Overview on the Characterization and Investigation of Polymerized Bio-Ceramics for Bone Regenerative Applications
Abstract: Many osseous faults resulting from fracture offer inherent capacity of the body to overhaul and activate the bone grafts for recovery process. In the early development, nonautologous bone grafts made of Titanium and stainless steel were suitable because of their mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, biocompatibility and durability. Biodegradable polymers belonging to the family of polymers and bioceramics also, play a major role in orthopaedics. The polymers, poly glycolic acid, poly …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 843–853 Read article
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Formulation and Characterization of Mesoporous Nanoparticulate Drug Delivery Platform
Abstract: The aim of this study was to synthesize and characterize mesoporous silica nanoparticles, namely, SBA-15 (Santa Barbara Amorphous) and MCM-41 (Mobile Crystalline Material) as a drug delivery platform. These MSNs have been synthesized using triblock copolymer F 127, cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) as a co-surfactant and tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) as a silica precursor. The synthesized MSNs were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), particle size …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Anatomical Descriptive Research Studies on the Young and Old Stems of Urena lobata Linn
Abstract: Urena lobata Linn (usually known as Caesar weed), which has a place with the group of Malvaceae, is dispersed all over India. This spice is stuffing in nature and goes under the bush classification (60 to 100 cm long). The plant contains flavonoids and flavonoid glycosides like, alkanes, β-sitosterol and shame sterol. Different concentrates of the leaves and roots are utilized in natural medication to treat various afflictions, for example, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Magnetic Nanopolymer: Applications and Challenges in Medical Imaging and Theranostics
Abstract: Biopolymers are valuable complex materials. They attract attentions of many scientists, engineers and medical professionals’ for application research. In this research, an assessment of emerging Nanopolymers including magnetic nanopolymer is focused. Hence, sources, magnetic properties, and biomedical application of such polymers are given attention. As ordinary polymers, nano sized biopolymers are visualized as natural and synthetic polymers. However, more emphasis is given to green synthesized magnetic polymer, particularly magnetic Chitosan …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 11–21 Read article
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Valorization of Human and Cattle Dental Waste into Functional Composite Biomaterials: A Detailed Comparative Analysis
Abstract: This study investigates the conversion of human and cattle (goat and cow) teeth into bioactive hydroxyapatite-based composites and presents a detailed comparative evaluation of these biogenic materials with laboratory-synthesised (synthetic) hydroxyapatite (HAp). In this work, hydroxyapatite was extracted from human and bovine teeth through controlled calcination and milling, while synthetic HAp was prepared using a standard wet chemical precipitation route. All materials were subsequently sintered at 900 °C and fabricated …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 340–354 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Selenium Nano-metalloid from the extract of Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) leaf and its Antimicrobial Activities
Abstract: Green synthesis specifies the creation of nano-size particles (NPs) by a biological process using the reducing properties of metabolites in the plant extracts. The present work reports the use of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata.) leaf extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent to synthesize selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) via the green route of synthesis. The as-prepared SeNPs were analyzed by UV–vis spectroscopy, FTIR, DLS, SEM, and EDX. Nano-crystalline SeNPs has …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles of Cissus Quandrangularis and It’s Virtual Screening Against Gastric Cancer
Abstract: Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally and remains a major health challenge due to its poor prognosis and high mortality, largely attributed to late-stage diagnosis. In this context, plant-based nanomaterials are gaining momentum for targeted therapeutic applications. Cissus quadrangularis, a medicinal plant native to India from the Vitaceae family, is traditionally used for its diverse healing properties. Its stem, in …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1551–1569 Read article
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Improved Intestinal Absorption and Bioavailability Enhancement of Rosuvastatin Calcium via Proliposome Powder
Abstract: The main objective of the present study was to develop proliposomal formulations to enhance the oral bioavailability of rosuvastatin calcium by improving solubility, dissolution and/or intestinal permeability. Proliposomal powder formulations were prepared with drug varying the Phospholipon 90H and cholesterol ratio in the range of 1:0 to 1:1 using pearlitol SD200 as carrier by film deposition method. The prepared proliposomal powder was filled into capsules. The bioavailability enhancement of proliposomes …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 23–40 Read article