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20 articles for “copper-nanoparticles”
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Green Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticle for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disease
Abstract: The study of ecologically friendly CuNP synthesis is a growing area with potential applications in biomedical research and environmental remediation, as well as sustainable nanotechnology. Generally, reducing, and stabilizing agents such as microbes, plant extracts, or other natural sources are used. The green synthesis methodology guarantees the production of nanoparticles with desired characteristics for biomedical applications while simultaneously mitigating the environmental effect that comes with conventional chemical processes. CuNPs possess …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 13–24 Read article
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Role of biosynthesized Copper nanoparticles in Agriculture and other fields
Abstract: In the last decades, nanotechnology has emerged as a new field of technology because of its unique qualities. The use of chemicals in medicines and agriculture such as fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides are very harmful to the environment so by the use of this revolutionary technology we can reduce the toxic effects on the environment. However, a biological method is very easy, simple, and free from any chemical hazards, …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 39–53 Read article
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Impact of Dietary Supplementation of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles on Growth and Biochemical Characteristics Common Carp Cyprinus carpio
Abstract: The present study deals with the impact of dietary supplementation of copper oxide nanoparticles on growth and biochemical characteristics of Common carp Cyprinus carpio. Copper nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized by using SEM, EDAX, FTIR. Different quantity of copper oxide nanoparticles such as 25,50,100,200 mg/100 g were supplemented along with major ingredients fishmeal, groundnut oil cake, wheat flour and tapioca flour. Feed utilization parameters such as Survival rate, Feed consumption, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 9–17 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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Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles using Ultrasound for the Treatment of Textile Organic Dyes (Reactive Black 5 and Basic Blue 3)
Abstract: This paper describes the ultrasound assisted synthesis of copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles using copper nitrate trihydrate and ammonium carbonate as reactants. The resultant product, copper carbonate was calcined at 400°C which was chosen based on the thermogravimetric analysis of copper carbonate precipitate. The final product CuO nanoparticles characterized by X-Ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX), particle size analyzer (PSA) and Brunner-Emmet-Teller surface area analyzer (BET) …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 16–22 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 Read article
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Catalytic Applications of Copper Species in Organic Transformations: A Review
Abstract: Copper a naturally occurring element is present in the earth's crust, in oceans, lakes, and rivers, from minute trace element levels through to rich mine deposits. It is essential to life – plants, fish, animals and humans all need copper to function properly. Homogeneous copper catalyzed reactions are widely used for the construction of important organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals, commodity chemicals, and polymers. The development of copper catalysis has been …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 21–34 Read article
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Enhanced Thermal Conductivity of Polyaniline Nanofluids Synthesized using CuCl2 as Catalyst
Abstract: AbstractThe development of nanofluids for enhancing the heat transfer properties over the conventional fluids is mainly hindered by a vital issue of dispersion stability and hence is being explored in the present work. In the present study, Copper Polyaniline nanoparticle was synthesized by the oxidative polymerization method using CuCl2 as a catalyst. The characterization of Copper Polyaniline was performed. The sizes of nanoparticles were found to be within 7.24 nm …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 20–40 Read article
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Study of Water and Ethylene Glycol Based Cu Nanoparticles inside Parallel Disks with VMHD
Abstract: In this article, we have developed a mathematical model for water and ethylene glycol based copper nanoparticles between two parallel Disks under the influence of variable magnetic field. Parametric study for the flow field, temperature variation and magnetic field are performed from the set of Navier-Stokes, Energy and from the Maxwell equations. Coupled system of PDE’s are converted into system of ODE’s by means of similarity transformations. Effects of various …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 34–43 Read article
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Nanoparticle Reinforced Base Material Thermal Properties Using Numerical Model: A Review Paper
Abstract: Present paper deals with the review of the analysis of base materials thermal properties. Nanoparticles are reinforced into the base material to analyse their thermal properties using different numerical models. Mixture rule and Maxwell model are considered to analyse the thermal properties of Al6061/Al7075 base material thermal properties reinforced with silicon carbide, aluminium oxide and copper nanoparticles. From the analysis, it has been found that addition of the nanoparticles into …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 9–11 Read article
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Removal of AB 10B from Water by Copper Oxide Nano- Particles through Adsorption: A Kinetics and Thermodynamic Study
Abstract: Copper oxide nanoparticle was synthesized by a simple method. Consequently, adsorbent was characterized by using FTIR, XRD, and SEM techniques. The study of optimized parameter contains pH, initial dye concentration, adsorbent dose and contact time. Langmuir, Freundlich and Tempkin models were pragmatic for evaluating adsorption equilibrium data of AB 10B as the adsorbent but experiment show the Langmuir model is best for it. The adsorption kinetic model study was done …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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Exploration of Copper Oxide PVA/PEG Paraffin Polymer Composites for Enhanced Thermal Performance of Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Materials and Their Environmental Impact
Abstract: This study investigates the synthesis, characterization, and application of copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles integrated into polymer-based paraffin wax composites for advanced thermal management applications. CuO nanoparticles were synthesized using a wet chemical approach and characterized through X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and dynamic light scattering (DLS), confirming their crystalline structure, morphology, and nanoscale size distribution. The synthesized nanoparticles were incorporated into polymer-supported phase change …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 156–173 Read article
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Biodegradable and Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites for Antimicrobial Coatings in Biomedical Applications
Abstract: Since they make medical equipment more biocompatible and practical, biomedical polymers are quite crucial for the advancement of medical technologies. One of the most exciting applications for biomedical polymers is their possible use as protective drug coatings for devices. These coatings aim to limit bacterial binding and biofilm growth, two key causes of illnesses acquired after implantation. Scientists are searching for fresh approaches to combat microorganisms as the issue of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 392–405 Read article
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Study the Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Resin Reinforced with Metal OxideNanoparticles
Abstract: In this research the additive effect of (Magnesium Oxide (MgO), Zirconium Oxide (ZrO2), Copper Oxide (CuO)) nanoparticles to epoxy resin as a matrix have been studied, in addition tomanufacturing hybrid composites from the same nanoparticles which are (CuO/ZrO2, MgO/ZrO2) to epoxy resin as a matrix too. The hand lay-up method is using to manufacturing the composites from the epoxy resin and the nanoparticles with different weight ratios((0, 3, 6, 9) …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Sustainable Innovations in Green Nanotechnology for Nanoparticle Synthesis
Abstract: Green nanotechnology is an emerging field that focuses on the environmentally friendly production of nanoparticles through biological and sustainable processes. This approach has diverse applications across industries such as pharmaceuticals, energy, electronics, and bioengineering. Compared to conventional methods, biologically driven nanoparticle synthesis, particularly utilizing green chemistry principles, offers a safer, eco- friendly, non-toxic, and cost-effective alternative. Metal nanoparticles are commonly synthesized through top-down and bottom-up strategies using physical, chemical, and …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 31–37 Read article
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Role of Bimetallic (Ag-Cu) Nanoparticles on the Structural Properties of PVA/PVP Blend Green Nanocomposites
Abstract: This study reports the green synthesis of polymer blend nanocomposites of Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and Poly vinylpyrrolidone (PVP) embedded with Silver (Ag), Copper (Cu) mono metallic and Silver-Copper (Ag-Cu) bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs), generated using plant mediated solution casting method. The formation of blend, polymer-polymer interactions, interaction between polymer and nanoparticles and role of the nanoparticles on the interactions among PVA/PVP blend nanocomposites were studies by FTIR spectroscopy. The crystallinity of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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Study of Dielectric and Magnetic properties for ZnFe 2 O 4 Nanoparticles Synthesized usinghigh current Exploding Technique
Abstract: The current article uses the exploding wire technique to examine the magnetic, electrical, and dielectric properties of nanoscale zinc copper ferrite (ZnFe2O4). The SEM micrographs confirm the almost uniform size distribution of the nanoparticles. The Mossbauer spectrum of the nanoparticles was recorded with an externally applied magnetic field at room temperature. The ferromagnetic behavior of the ZFO sample was determined through VSM measurements at ambient temperature, and the M-H loop …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 12, 2023 · pp. 161–166 Read article
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Study of Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Unsaturated Polyester/CuO Nanocomposites
Abstract: AbstractThe CuO nano particles were synthesized from copper sulfate pentahydrate aqueous solution under the low hydrothermal condition at 80°C. The size of the CuO nanoparticles was calculated from TEM. FTIR spectra confirmed the formation of the CuO nanoparticles. Nanocomposites of unsaturated polyester resin with different loading of nano CuO fillers were prepared by casting method. The mechanical properties of the composites such as tensile behavior, flexural behavior, impact strength and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 35–42 Read article
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Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Nanocrystalline CeO2 and Ce0.95Cu0.05O2 Solid Solution Catalysts: Properties and Applications
Abstract: The main study and the development of CeO2 and Cu-doped CeO2 nanocrystals containing transition- metal species are of crucial importance for understanding the preparation and fabrication of CeO2 and Cu-doped CeO2 nanoparticles by solution combustion technique to taken glycine as fuel. The structural properties of Ce1-xCuxO2 nanocrystals were examined by investigating the influence of cerium dioxide and Cu dopant ions. The CeO2 single-phase cubic system was successfully incorporated with Cu …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 29–38 Read article
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Investigation of Forced Convection Heat Transfer Efficiency Using Cuo/Water Nanofluid in A Concentric Tube Heat Exchanger with Helical Coiled Insert
Abstract: An apparatus that uses nanofluid to transport heat is called a heat exchanger. This uses a nanofluid as the working fluid. One can make nanofluid hanging nanoparticles in liquids such as petroleum products, water, oil, ethylene glycol, fluorocarbons, etc. Forced convection heat transfer using CuO/water as a Nanofluid and distilled water as the base fluid has been examined in a concentric tube heat exchanger with helical coiled insert. Tests on …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 27–41 Read article