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Green approach for the synthesis of Titanium dioxide nano particles and their characterization
Abstract: The ecofriendly and sustainable method of green synthesis of nanoparticles gained a lot of popularity these days. Azadirachta indica (neem) leaves are used in this study to identify the eco friendly synthesis of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO 2 NPs). TiO 2 NPs can be easily and sustainably synthesized from titanium precursors using neem leaves having bioactive compounds. Green production of TiO 2 NPs is facilitated by the stabilizing and capping …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 50–58 Read article
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STUDY OF NANOFLUIDS AND THEIR APPLICATION IN HEAT TRANSFER
Abstract: Heat transfer enhancement has always been the area of improvement. A large amount of research is going by changing the design, shape and size of the devices which requires high quality materials. Nano-fluids can serve this purpose very correctly, because of their high heat transfer capability. Nano-fluids have higher thermal conductivity and higher surface area to volume ratio which helps in increasing the heat transfer. Nano-fluid thermal conductivity models are …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Structural, Optical, and Antibacterial Properties of NiCr₂O₄/NiO Nanocomposite Synthesized by a Facile Microplasma Electrochemical Process
Abstract: Nowadays increasing severity of environmental pollution and antibiotic resistance poses significant global challenges, particularly due to the accumulation of organic pollutants from industrialization and the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which jeopardize ecosystems and public health. To address these issues, the development of advanced nanocomposites with photocatalytic and antimicrobial properties is of paramount importance. This article reports the synthesis of NiCr₂O₄/NiO nanocomposite conducted in the current study via atmospheric pressure microplasma …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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A Review of Quantum Dots in Bioimaging and Photodynamic Therapy.
Abstract: Quantum dots, as semiconductor nanostructures, have garnered substantial interest due to their distinct optical properties and adjustable size, making them valuable in various fields like electronics and biomedicine. These nanostructures exhibit remarkable versatility as contrast agents in bioimaging and play a crucial role in photodynamic therapy for diagnosing diseases. This article gives an overview of the use of quantum dots in bioimaging and photodynamic therapy, highlighting recent advancements and addressing …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 11–17 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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Synthesis of Fe2(MoO4)3/MoO3 Nanocatalysts by Solution Combustion Approach and Their Catalytic Performance for the Selective Oxidation of Methanol
Abstract: The Fe 2 (MoO 4 ) 3 /MoO 3 nanocatalysts comprising Fe 2 (MoO 4 ) 3 nanoparticles supported on MoO 3 nanorods were synthesized via two-step solution combustion approach and their catalytic performance for the selective oxidation of methanol were evaluated. The materials have been characterised using electron microscopy, powder X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. First, MoO 3 nanoparticles were prepared by solution combustion reaction employing ammonium nitrate as …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Correlation for Photocatalytic Degradation Kinetics of Carboxylic Acids by Electrochemically Synthesized Cd/ZnO Nanoparticles and Study of Antibacterial Behaviour
Abstract: Cd/ZnO nanoparticle has been successfully synthesized by electrochemical method which is simple and inexpensive method. The synthesized Cd/ZnO nanoparticle was used has a catalyst for the photodegradation of Oxalic acid, Chloroacetic acid and Formic acid under various experimental conditions by volumetric method. The Cd/ZnO nanoparticles were characterized by various techniques such as SEM-EDAX, UV-Visible spectroscopy, FTIR-IR spectrum and X-ray diffraction studies. The study of UV-Visible spectroscopy revealed that the Cd/ZnO …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Compatibilizing Effect of Modified Polypropylene on the Properties of Polypropylene/Organically Modified Layered Silicate Nanocomposites
Abstract: In the present research paper, a series of polypropylene (PP) nanocomposites containing 3, 5, and 7 wt% of an organically modified layered silicate (OM) were prepared via direct melt mixing in the presence of maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (indicated as PP-g-MA, PPMA), and hexamethylenediamine-modified maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (marked as PP-g-HMDA, PPHMDA) as compatibilizing agent at concentration of 10 wt%. Subsequently the influences of the compatibilizer on the morphological, mechanical, …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 8–19 Read article
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Evaluating Photo-Catalytic Application of TiO2 Nano Particles Augmented With H2O2 for Mineralization of Pharmaceutical Effluent
Abstract: Interest in the photocatalytic oxidation of non biodegradable organics from contaminated wastewater is growing rapidly. The photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nano particles synthesized via Sol-Gel method for the degradation of pharmaceutical effluent under UV light was discussed in this study. The TiO2 nano particles were characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) to determine size, Morphology Index, Specific Surface area and surface to volume ratio. The XRD results revealed that the TiO2 …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Colloidal Gold Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications
Abstract: The main problem of drug-based therapy is that the introduced compound is not located in the target area and it is widely dispersed. Colloidal nanoparticle-based treatment can benefit the situation. The human body can concentrate inert nanoparticle by passive targeting. The therapeutic delivery system can be promoted using the surface of gold nanoparticle so that it only targets the specific issues by active targeting. In passive targeting colloidal GNPs can …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 16–18 Read article
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Expedition to Nanosynthesis: A Review
Abstract: Semiconducting metal oxide (like SnO2, ZnO, Ga2O3, Co3O4,TiO2, WO3, etc.) based gas sensors are widely used for the detection of the gases like H2, CO, Nox, CH4 and other hydrocarbons due to its smaller particle size as well as higher surface to volume ratio. Presently several nanoforms of metal oxides like rods, combs, rings, springs, wires, belts, propellers are becoming popular in the field of optoelectronics, ultra-sensitive nanosized gas sensors, …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–23 Read article
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Nanotechnology Based Drug Delivery System in Tuberculosis: Review
Abstract: From near the beginning centuries to present life Tuberculosis remains the world-wide disease without any limitations. In the other hand, in some cases in the infected individuals the disease remains in a dormant state. In this stage the treatment is hard as the lipid mycobacterial wall is thick & the delivery of drug inside the bacterial cell is difficult. Due to this new face of TB it becomes the major …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 14–24 Read article
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Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Plant Extract
Abstract: In recent years, research in nanotechnology deals with the development of environmental-friendly processes for the synthesis of stable nanoparticles, possessing well-defined shapes, and controlled narrow sizes. Additionally, due to a vast demand for precious metals (like silver) in the fields such as electronics and catalysis, recovery of silver from both primary and secondary sources is of most significance. Biological recovery of precious metals with the formation of their nanoparticles is …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Trending Aspects of Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Biomedical Applications: A Review
Abstract: For the past few decades, researchers have been fascinated by nanotechnology and nanoparticles due to their unique physico-chemical characteristics, such as increased surface area, reduced size, and improved reactivity, making them useful for various industrial, scientific, and medicinal applications. Silver nanoparticles are widely used, particularly in the biomedical sciences, since they are less toxic than other metal nanoparticles, meaning that they do not harm healthy human or host cells. They …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–27 Read article
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The Potential of Bacterial Nanoparticles in Vermicast: Facilitating Microplastic Biodegradation for Environmental Remediation
Abstract: Globally, the plastic pollution has become a major issue that poses a major threat to the soil ecosystem. Plastic degradation is a quite challenging process as plastic persists in the environment for longer durations causing harm to surrounding flora and fauna. Polyethylene is most abundantly found as a contaminant in the environment. It may enter the food chain causing harm to health. The dynamics of microplastic pollution in soils, as …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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A Review on Nanotoxicology
Abstract: Nanotoxicology shows a novel and extended area for research in toxicology. It deals with the study and application of the toxicity of Nanomaterials. In nanotoxicological studies, nanomaterials such as gold and silver elements becomes highly active and hence, it is important to know to what extent their properties can pose threat to environment and living beings as well. Nanoparticles play a remarkable rule in toxicity, which is important for toxicologists …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Sorption of Pb (II), Cd(II) and Zn(II) by synthesized nanocrystalline sodium potassium flurophlogopite (FGP)
Abstract: We have successfully synthesized nanocrystalline sodium potassium fluorophlogopite (FGP) crystals with controlled sizes from ≈ 25 nm to 100nm, using an organic tetrapropylammonium (TPA) hydroxide. We have been successfully synthesized material depends on the source of silicate and hydrothermal crystallization conditions. The synthesized materials were characterized by using different techniques such as X-ray diffraction, Energy Dispersive Analysis, Scanning Electron Microscope, Transmission Electron Microscopy and FTIR analysis. The use of sodium …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 41–49 Read article
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Review on Gold Nanoparticles and Their Applications
Abstract: Gold nanoparticles are attention because of the outstanding properties (e.g., size and shape depending optical, electrical, and magnetic properties) which can be included into antimicrobial applications, biosensor materials, composite fibers, cryogenic superconducting materials, cosmetic products, and electronic components The properties of Au NPs are different from their bulk form due to the increased surface-to volume ratio determined by the assembly of the Au NPs and the inter-particle interaction. This review …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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Effect of nano Aluminum on Thermal Behavior and Ignition Characteristics of Al/KClO4 Thermite Composition
Abstract: Ignition experiments of micron size Al/KClO4 (ALCLO) thermite composition was carried out at high heating rate (40°C/min.) using DTA (differential thermal analysis), and it was observed that no ignition took place up to 700°C. Similarly in case of STA (simultaneous thermal analyzer) experiments, no ignition peaks were found up to 1100°C at 20/min. ALCLO when ignited in a bomb calorimeter for heat of combustion output measurement it produced a large …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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Safety, Toxicology, and Regulatory Science of CT Nano‐Contrast Agents in Radiology
Abstract: Nanoparticle-based contrast agents for X-ray computed tomography (CT) seek to overcome limitations of conventional iodinated small-molecule media but raise distinctive safety, toxicology, and regulatory science questions. Nano–bio-interactions specific to CT nanocontrast include reticuloendothelial system (RES) uptake, long-term hepatic and splenic retention, size-dependent renal versus hepatobiliary clearance, and potential immunogenicity and genotoxicity, all strongly influenced by particle composition, size, shape, surface charge, and coating chemistry. Robust preclinical evaluation requires harmonized in …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 36–47 Read article