Although not receiving much attention, the manufacturing and use of biomaterials has caused a significant environmental impact. Whether from the use and discard of polymeric catheters to the plastics used during in vitro testing, it is clear that biomaterial use, synthesis, and r [....] » Read More
There is a strong interest and need in the development of wide band gap (~ 3.4 eV) semiconductor sensors, for the detection of toxic, hazardous, combustible and inflammable gases [1-3]. They are utilized for security, safety, food freshness, light detection and ranging, medical d [....] » Read More
I will present a summary of some optoelectronic applications of red and black phosphorus nanomaterials. The synthesis, characterization, stability improvement of the materials will also be discussed.
The control of the nanoparticle scattering is key for many applications such as lasing and nonlinear optical interaction at the nanoscale. In this talk, I will discuss the possibility to manipulate light scattered by a single nanoparticle through wavefront shaping via theoretical [....] » Read More
Bacterial cellulose (BC), more recently referred to as bacterial nanocellulose (BNC), or microbial cellulose (MC), has been reported as an ideal scaffold for wound repair and tissue regeneration. BC, a natural three-dimensional nano-biomaterial fabricated via microbial fermentati [....] » Read More
Metal-organic framework (MOF), consisting of metal ions/clusters covalently bonded with organic linkers, provides a potential carbonaceous platform for alkaline ion batteries (AIBs). High-performance pristine MOF electrode remains rare, to which many prudent manipulations have be [....] » Read More
High purity alumina (HPA) is a processed premium non-metallurgical alumina product characterized by its purity level- i.e. 99.9% (3N), 99.99% (4N), and so on. Recently world demand for high purity alumina has gained incredible traction, owing to growing technological advancements [....] » Read More
Industrialization and urbanization have seriously led a high threat to public health and environment. Industrial effluents contain huge waste including organic dyes and heavy metal ions which generally has hazardous effects. So, it was essential to find a new way to remove these [....] » Read More
Polymer nanocomposites based on conducting electroactive polymers with nanoparticle fillers have acquired a lot of interest in recent years due to their highly desired multifunctional properties. In the diagnosis of many mental illnesses, an accurate and sensitive assessment of d [....] » Read More
Ultrasonic atomization technique is used for the preparation of nanostructured ZnO powders. These powders were characterized using XRD, SEM, TEM and elemental analysis using EDAX. Furthermore this nanostructured ZnO powder is used to prepared thick films using screen-printing tec [....] » Read More
Diabetes Mellitus is fast gaining the status of a potential epidemic in India with more than 62 million diabetic individuals currently diagnosed with the disease.It is predicted that by 2030 diabetes mellitus may afflict up to 79.4 million individuals in India, while China [....] » Read More
The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic which has not been seen in recent history, leaving behind deep socioeconomic damages and huge human losses with the disturbance in the healthcare sector. There are number of NP-based diagnostic systems have been reporte [....] » Read More
Background: Gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) are used in many applications together with a variety of industrial purposes with potential risk to human health. Objective: The present study aimed to find out the histological, histochemical and ultrastructural alterations that might b [....] » Read More
The multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) coatings with nanostructural additions, such as nanocopper and titania, were electrophoretically deposited on Ti Grade II and Ti13Nb13Zr alloy substrate for the biomedical applications purpose. To study the chemical and phase composition, [....] » Read More
Firstly this study we reported about the quantum transport in three benzene molecule junction with two sulphur (S) atoms placed between two Au (111)leads, using the ab initio approach implemented in the SIESTA package. The electronic transport through molecular devices very much [....] » Read More
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an incurable neurological disease and the primary cause of dementia, characterized by amyloid β (Aβ) fibril deposits. Caffeic acid (CA) has shown the ability to prevent Aβ fibril formation and disaggregate mature Aβ fibrils. How [....] » Read More
The angiopoietin-like 3 (Angptl3) gene encodes for ANGPTL3, a principal regulator of lipoprotein metabolism that is secreted by hepatocytes. Loss of function (LOF) variants of Angptl3 are associated with decreased levels of cholesterol, plasma lipoproteins, and triglycerides. Not [....] » Read More
Vitamin B12 and its derivatives are important biomolecules of porphyrin nature that work in supramolecular assemblies as cofactors performing vital functions in living organisms. They catalyze many molecular transformations in the cell metabolism (DNA synthesis and regulation), i [....] » Read More
It is known that the magnitude of micronanogeometric parameters of surface irregularities significantly affects the quality of industrial products, that is, the totality of properties that determine the ability of these products to meet certain requirements of state standards. [....] » Read More
In this century, nanotechnology has been recognized as a potential knowledge that people competing to learn about it to be beneficial for the world, especially for their own country. Nanotechnology is identified as a potential thing to increase the quality of a nation in the fiel [....] » Read More
Researchers have been investigating carbon nanotube synthesis on stainless steel because it is a readily available substrate which contains an abundance of one of the popular transition metals used as a catalyst. The aim of this study is to extend a growth method developed by the [....] » Read More
Title : Paradigm of micro and nano-technology based formulation in targeted/controlled release drug delivery
Subas Chandra Dinda, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, India
Microparticulate drug delivery systems were interesting and promising option to develop an oral controlled release system. Controlled drug delivery dominated over the conventional drug delivery systems in the sense to alter the pharmacokinetic and pharmaco-dynamic parameters of t [....] » Read More
Title : Nanoremediation of wastewater using membrane filtration technology
M H Fulekar, Center of Research for Development, Parul University, India
Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) concept has been developed for the treatment of industrial wastewater employing pre-treatment, primary-secondary and tertiary methods to comply with the regulatory standards of discharge. However, the treated effluent discharges into the wat [....] » Read More
Title : Room-temperature valley exciton modulation by surface plasmon interference
Huan Li Zhou, Southeast University, China
Exploiting extra degrees of freedom may extend the capacity of information carriers, which provides a hedge against Moore’s law in integrated chips. Quantum interference is a powerful approach to study the nano/molecular scale physics, chemistry and electronics. Manipulatin [....] » Read More
Title : Experimental study on heat transfer improvement in a circular passage using Metal Oxide and Ethylene Glycol based well stable Nanofluids
Waqar Ahmed, Takasago i-Kohza, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Zinc Oxide @ Glycol based nanofluids was prepared using the ultra-sonochemical technique and 2 step methods. The heat convection characteristics of as prepared nanofluids were observed for a closed single conduit in turbulent flow regimes. The prepared nanofluids were characteriz [....] » Read More
Title : A resonator based on silicon nitride waveguide for integrated optical gyroscope
Xiao Mei Xue, Southeast University, China
Sagnac effect based resonant integrated optical gyroscopes (RIOG) that integrated multiple discrete building blocks at micro and nano scale attracts considerable attentions in the fields of the inertial navigation, robots, medical diagnosis, and consumer electronics due to the ad [....] » Read More
Title : On the limitation of mixing Al2O3 nanoparticles to water for improving the performance of heat exchangers
Boggarapu Nageswara Rao, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, India
Al2O3 nanoparticles of different volume concentrations are mixed to water for making nanofluids. Based on the test data of nanofluids, Corcione empirical relation is recommended for thermal conductivity, whereas the modified Corcione empirical relation for dynamic viscosity. This [....] » Read More
Title : Smart graphene for potable water technology
Ganesh Gollavelli, Aditya Engineering College, JNTUK, India
Synthesis of smart nanomaterials with multi-functionality is highly indispensable to full-fill the need of nanotechnology based applications. In this talk, I would like to discuss about a facile in-situ solid-state microwave induced process to fabricate smart graphene magnetic (S [....] » Read More
Title : Applications of nanoparticles in prosthetic dentistry
Ahila S Chidambaranathan, SRM Dental College, India
In recent years, lots of researches have been launched on nanomaterials for biomedical applications. It has been shown that the performances of many biomaterials used in prosthodontics have been significantly enhanced after their scales were reduced by nanotechnology, from micron [....] » Read More
Title : Development of nanostructured cathode materials for sodium ion batteries
Gunars Bajars, Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, Latvia
Energy storage systems made from abundant and environmentally friendly materials are essential for the transition to a sustainable economy. Although lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are the most popular battery technology today, the increasing demand and low availability of lithium a [....] » Read More
Title : Single-particle level characterization of protein aggregation
Saurabh Awasthi, Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
Protein aggregation is the hallmark of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), etc. Early-stage aggregates, i.e., oligomers, are the key toxic species implicated in neurodegeneration, and these early aggregation species are [....] » Read More
Title : Design and integration of oxide nanomaterials based on electrochemical CO2 reduction
Kumarasamy Jayakumar, Volcanic Research Organization, Israel
Carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations in the atmosphere have been attributed to the acceleration of global warming. Electrochemical CO2 to liquid fuels potentially addresses future energy demands and is highly desirable for the establishment of a sustainable civilization. Various s [....] » Read More
Title : Optimizing the holes drilling path problem via Dhouib-Matrix Methods
Souhail Dhouib, Higher Institute of Industrial Management, University of Sfax, Tunisia
Optimizing the movement of the robot arm in drilling holes leads to increase the productivity through saving time, cost and energy. In the literature, there are different methods that ensure the process of optimization and very recently we have invented the concept of Dhouib-Matr [....] » Read More
Title : Control of Wilt (Fusarium oxysporium f.sp lycopersici) of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Using Nanoparticles and Nitrates of Silver
Akinola R Popoola, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB, Nigeria
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), one of the most economically important vegetable crops in the world is susceptible to Fusarium wilt, a highly destructive vascular disease. Field experiments to determine the efficacy of nanoparticles and nitrate of silver in the control of Fusar [....] » Read More
Title : Oxidative stress biomarkers measurement and Paraoxonase 1 status in Moroccan healthy, diabetic and hemodialysis subjects
Gbandjaba Nagba Yendoube, Université de Lomé, Lomé, Togo
Paraoxonase 1 (PON 1) enzyme is known to have protective effects on lipid peroxidation. Vitamin E is a chain breaking antioxidant which prevents the cyclic propagation of lipid peroxidation. The aim of the study was to investigate the PON 1 phenotype distribution and to measure o [....] » Read More
Title : Impact of Nanotechnology on the human health and environment
Djalila Boudemagh, Ferhat Abbas University, Algeria
Significant research has been done in the past several years to manufacture nanoproducts Nanoscience and nanotechnology can be defined as the sciences and technologies of nanoscopic systems. The fact that nanotechnology is substantially cross-, inter-, and multi-disciplinary sets [....] » Read More