Fe3O4/CoFe2O4 core-shell nanoparticles with enhanced magnetic properties for hyperthermia application
Fe3O4/CoFe2O4 core/shell nanoparticles with varying shell thickness were fabricated by seed-mediated growth via thermal decomposition method. Ligand exchange process using poly(maleic anhydride-alt-1-octadecene) (PMAO) was performed to prepare the aque…
Effect of biosynthesised silver nanoparticles as sterilant on physiological and biochemical characteristics in micropropagation of Musa sapientum L.
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using fruit peel extract has gained considerable interest, as it is an eco-friendly and cost-effective method. However, studies on the use of biosynthesised AgNPs to sterilise plant tissue culture medium …
Palladium/coconut husk biochar composite material as an effective electrocatalyst for ethanol oxidation reaction
This study utilised coconut husk biochar as an alternative sustainable carbon support for Pd-based electrocatalyst for ethanol oxidation reaction in basic medium. Coconut husk biochar (BC) was prepared via slow pyrolysis at 800 °C for 1 h at a ramp rat…
Facile synthesis of co-axially electrospun Co-C nanofibers and their ferromagnetic behavior
We describe a simple co-axial electrospinning approach followed by a carbonisation process to create cobalt-carbon (Co-C) nanofibers that are then thoroughly analysed using various techniques. X-ray diffraction measurements showed the creation of pure …
New insights into the role of nanotechnology in Bifidobacterium biomedical applications
The human gastrointestinal tract is colonised by a multifaceted and dynamic population of microorganisms consisting of trillions of microbes called the gut microbiota. Through extensive research using animal models and human studies, the significant co…
Advancement of magnetic particle imaging in diagnosis and therapy
Magnetic particle imaging (MPI) has gained significant traction as an ionising radiation-free tomographic method that offers real-time imaging capabilities with enhanced sensitivity and resolutions. In this technique, magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are …
Synthesis of ZnO nanorods decorating with Ag nanoparticles on flexible polyimide substrate for visible photodetector application
Polyimide (PI), which have many remarkable features such as excellent mechanical strength, outstanding thermal stability, exceptional electric properties, etc, is a potential carrier for optoelectronic devices due to its abundant applications. However,…
Detailed yield assessment of carbon nanostructures synthesized by submerged arc discharge in water
Submerged arc discharge in water (SADW) is one of the most effective methods for the synthesis of high-quality carbon nanostructures (CNSs). Despite the numerous published studies on SADW, systematic data on yield is still lacking. The SADW runs as a s…
On-chip growth of one-dimensional In2O3 nanostructures by vapor trapping method and their comparative gas-sensing performance
In this study, we use the chemical vapour deposition trapping method to grow various one-dimensional (1D) indium oxide (In2O3) nanostructures, namely nanorods (NRs), nanoneedles (NNs), and nanowires (NWs). The structural and morphological characteristi…