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88 articles for “Biomedical applications”
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Chemical Engineering Aspects of Carrageenan Hydrogel–Silver Composite Systems: Synthesis, Structure, and Performance
Abstract: This review presents a green chemistry–driven strategy for the synthesis, design, and chemical engineering of carrageenan-based hydrogel matrices embedded with green-synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) for advanced biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. Silver nanoparticles were fabricated through an environmentally benign route employing natural biopolymeric reducing and stabilizing agents, eliminating the need for hazardous chemical reagents and minimizing ecological impact. The synthesized AgNPs were subsequently incorporated into κ-carrageenan hydrogel networks under controlled physicochemical …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–28 Read article
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Chemical Engineering Aspects of Carrageenan Hydrogel–Silver Composite Systems: Synthesis, Structure, and Performance
Abstract: This review presents a green chemistry-driven strategy for the synthesis, design, and chemical engineering of carrageenan-based hydrogel matrices embedded with green-synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) for advanced biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. Silver nanoparticles were fabricated through an environmentally benign route employing natural biopolymeric reducing and stabilizing agents, eliminating the need for hazardous chemical reagents and minimizing ecological impact. The synthesized AgNPs were subsequently incorporated into κ-carrageenan hydrogel networks under controlled physicochemical …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–27 Read article
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Stretchable Antennas for Next Generation Communication Systems
Abstract: Due of its extensive applications in fields such as biomedical applications and wearable devices, the internet of things, and 5G applications, demand for flexible wireless communication systems is expanding. Flexible wireless communication necessitates stretchable antennas. Flexible electronic devices has many advantages like easy portability, light in weight and use of ecofriendly materials. The popularity of flexible electronic devices is due to these properties. The selection of flexible or stretchable antenna …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 41–46 Read article
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Animal Cloning using Genetic Engineering and Applications
Abstract: Extracellular pronuclear DNA microinjection in zygotes, injection of genetically modified embryonic stem cells into blastocysts, are all examples of genetic engineering procedures used to create transgenic animal models. Enhancing animal production and productivity, improving animal disease resistance, and biomedical applications are all part of this technique. Cloning is the process of creating animals with the same genetic makeup as the donor nucleus. Somatic cell nuclear transfer has been the most …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Gum Rosin: Manufacturing, Applications, Market Scenario and Opportunities
Abstract: A review about gum rosin and its derivatives has been compiled. Rosin, also known as colophony, is a naturally occurring, abundantly available, biodegradable, cheap and non-toxic raw material. It can be easily modified to obtain industrially useful products. Gum Rosin and its derivatives are widely used in numerous industrial applications such as resins, monomers, intermediates, curing agents, emulsifiers, medicines, tablets, energy drinks, biocides etc. Other industrial usage are in rubber …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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Transparent Sodium Silicate Encapsulated Cellulose Nanospheres
Abstract: Transparent cellulose is a research hotspot in current science. Transparent nanocellulose finds applications in energy, environment, defense, catalysis, and medicine. Sodium silicate-modified cellulose fibers were reported to be transparent. There have been various other strategies, like generating sulfate groups on nanocellulose surfaces for inducing transparency in cellulose-based materials. However, the synthesis of transparent nanospheres of cellulose with encapsu-lated sodium silicate has never been reported in the literature. Here in, for …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Trapa bispinosa Fruit Extract: Characterization and Promising Antimicrobial Activity Against Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens
Abstract: Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) are widely recognized for their applications in medicine, electronics, and environmental remediation. This study presents a new green synthesis method for Ag NPs using Trapa bispinosa fruit extract as a natural reducing agent and stabilizing agent. Characterization of the synthesized Ag NPs through X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed a crystalline structure consistent with the face-centered cubic (fcc) arrangement, with peaks at (111), (200), (220), (311), and (222), …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 38–46 Read article
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Chemical Engineers at the Nanoscale: MakingNanomaterials That Work
Abstract: The convergence of chemical engineering and nanotechnology has created revolutionary prospects in material design, catalysis, energy storage, and biomedical applications. This article examines the changing responsibilities of chemical engineers in the creation and development of functional nanomaterials – substances designed at the molecular or atomic level to exhibit specific characteristics and functions. The article discusses important synthesis methods such as sol–gel processing, chemical vapor deposition, and self-assembly. It also talks …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 14–27 Read article
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Development of Azadirachta Indica Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and their Prospective Role in Wastewater Treatment
Abstract: An advanced and eco-friendly method for development of nanoparticles is the fundamental role of Nanotechnology. In recent times, the domain of nanotechnology and nanoscience research has witnessed remarkable advancement, resulting in its colloquial name "tiny science." The convergence of nanotechnology and biology leads to the emergence of a highly sophisticated domain known as nanobiotechnology. Nanoparticles are considered the primary structural units in nanotechnology. These particles, referred to as NPs, are …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 32–51 Read article
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Floral System Act as a Reservoir for Nanobiotechnology (Silver Nanoparticles)
Abstract: The coming era of Nanotechnology is considered the first book on the topic of nanotechnology. It consists of processing of separation, consolidation and deformation of materials by one atom or by one molecule. There are two main approaches used in nanotechnology such as 1) “bottom-up” approach in which materials or devices are built from components and assemble themselves chemically by the principles of molecular recognition 2) “top-down” approach reflects the …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 5–7 Read article
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Formulation and Characterization of Polyhydroxyalkanoates Copolymer Nanoparticles for Controlled Drug Release
Abstract: The present study was focused on the formulation of polyhydroxyalkanoates copolymer nanoparticles (PHANPs) for in vitro controlled release of the drugs, viz. levofloxacin and amoxicillin. The PHANPs were synthesized by a triple emulsion method and conjugated with amoxicillin and levofloxacin to improve its remedial bioavailability. The PHANPs and drug conjugatedPHANPs were analysed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). The cell viability % …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Synthesis, characterization, antibacterial activity and in-vitro cytotoxicity of Dy and Fe doped hydroxyapatite nanomaterials
Abstract: Dy- and Fe-doped hydroxyapatite (HAp) was synthesized by the facile aqueous precipitation method. The samples were characterized by using powder X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. In this work, the antibacterial activities of Dy- and Fe-doped HAp were tested against gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis) and gram-negative (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas putida) bacteria by agar diffusion test. It was found that Dy(5)-and Fe(5)-doped HAp …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 46–54 Read article
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Synthesis & Characterization of Bimetallic Nanoparticles by Using PVP for Magnetic Storage Device
Abstract: Metal nanoparticles are broadly studied due to their unique chemical and physical properties, which differ from the properties of their respective bulk materials. Bimetallic nanoparticles (BNPs) are formed by the combination of two different metals. Bimetallic nanoparticles have attracted huge attention in fields such as magnetic sensors, catalysts, optical detection and biomedical applications because of their exceptional properties. In this work bimetallic nano particles have been synthesized by using a …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Nanosuspension-novel Technique for Solubility Enhancement
Abstract: In the treatment of many diseases, getting medicinal compounds to the desired location is a serious issue. Poor biodistribution, limited effectiveness, unfavorable side effects, and a lack of selectivity define traditional medication use. Different types of nanostructures are produced using various size reduction processes and technologies, each with its own set of physicochemical and biological features. These technologies make nanostructures a good material for biomedical applications, and they've gained a …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Recent Trends in Production, Characterization, and Utilization of Fungal Chitosan
Abstract: Chitosan is the second most abundant biopolymer in nature after cellulose that can be extracted from marine sources, as well as from agricultural waste products such as mushrooms or other fungal sources following chitin deacetylation. The consistent production of these glycans by fungi is unaffected by seasonal changes, allowing for precise process control. This results in a more consistent quality of the final product. Currently, crustacean shells and other marine …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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A Mini Review on Copper Nanoparticles
Abstract: The synthesis of metal nanoparticles is more important than ever. Copper has been recognized as a nontoxic, safe inorganic material, cheaper antibacterial/antifungal agent, and has high potential in a wide range of biological, catalytic and sensors applications more particularly in the form of nanoparticles. This resulted in the development of numerous methods for the synthesis of copper nanoparticles. As conventional methods like chemical and physical methods have several limitations so …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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Bio synthesis and characterization of Gold Nanoparticles
Abstract: Colloidal Gold has attained much attention in global nanotechnology market due to valuable application in biomedical, electronics and other field as well as are being widely used as Antimicrobial agents. In this research work Gold nanoparticle suspension has been synthesized by bio synthesis method using bamboo leaves and formation of colloidal gold has been confirmed by different characterization techniques UV visible spectroscopy, FTIR and DLS. Keywords: Nanotechnology, gold Nanoparticle UV …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Design of a Low-Power CMOS Operational Amplifier for Portable BiomedicalApplications.
Abstract: Portable biomedical devices such as ECG, EEG, and wearable health monitors require analogfront-end circuits that operate at extremely low power while maintaining sufficient gain,bandwidth, and noise performance. Among these circuits, the operational amplifier plays acritical role in signal amplification and conditioning. This paper presents the design andanalysis of a low-power CMOS operational amplifier optimized for portable biomedicalapplications. The proposed amplifier employs a two-stage architecture using power-efficientbiasing techniques to achieve low …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Analytical Study of Ceramic Compositions: Lamination and Fracture Toughness
Abstract: This study investigates the characteristics and fabrication techniques of laminated ceramic composites, focusing on various glass-ceramic systems, including alumina, BaTiO3/Al2O3, and LiO2‐ZrO2‐SiO2‐Al2O3 (LZSA). The inherent brittleness of ceramics, attributed to surface flaws and their limited toughness, necessitates the development of layered structures to enhance mechanical reliability. Layered ceramics demonstrate improved fracture toughness, crucial for applications in aerospace, biomedicine, and military armor. Techniques such as tape casting, electrophoretic deposition, and advanced …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Synthesis of Zero Valent Silver Nanoparticles by Chemical Reduction Method and its Application
Abstract: Chemical synthesis is one of the commonly used method for nanoparticles synthesis. Different chemicals acts as reducing agents which converts chemical precursor into its nano form. There are various chemical methods for the synthesis of zero valent silver nanoparticles. The silver nitrate is commonly used as precursor, sodium borohydride acts as reducing agent while sodium dodecyl sulphate stabilizes the formation of nanoparticles. The formation of silver nanoparticles was characterized by …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 8–17 Read article