Structural, Optical, and Antibacterial Properties of NiO and BaO Doped NiO Prepared by Co-Precipitation Method

Academic Background Nickel oxide (NiO), as a p-type semiconductor, has garnered significant attention due to its exceptional optical properties, chemical stability, and extensive applications in optoelectronics, photocatalysis, and biosensors. NiO’s high transparency, adjustable electrical conductivity, and wide bandgap make it an ideal material fo...

Hydrothermal Production of Multifunctional Zinc Ferrite Nanoparticles as Fertilizer, Supercapacitor Electrode, and NPK Sensor

Academic Background With the continuous growth of the global population, the world population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, particularly in developing countries, where the demand for food will significantly increase. As the most populous country in the world, India needs to increase its crop production by 50% to meet the demand for food,...

Biomass-Derived Graphene and Metal–Organic Frameworks for Sustainable Sensing Applications

With the increasing global emphasis on sustainable development and environmental protection, biomass, as a natural and abundant carbon source, has gradually become a research hotspot. Biomass includes plant leaves, grasses, rice husks, coffee grounds, agricultural waste, food production waste, and municipal waste, characterized by its renewability,...

Tissue Engineered Scaffolds Combined with Exercise in the Treatment of Volumetric Muscle Loss in Rat Model

Academic Background Volumetric Muscle Loss (VML) is a severe muscle injury typically caused by trauma, ischemia, or tumor excision. VML leads to irreversible loss of muscle fibers, resulting in fibrosis, deformity, and long-term dysfunction. Unlike ordinary muscle injuries, VML has very limited regenerative capacity because the extent of damage exc...

Attractive Investigation of Zinc Chromium Nanoferrite by a Simple Auto-Combustion Method

Synthesis and Study of Antimicrobial and Magnetic Properties of ZnFeCrO4 Nanoferrite Academic Background Nanoferrites, due to their unique physical and chemical properties, have broad application prospects in various industrial fields. Spinel ferrites, in particular, are highly regarded for their tunable structures, making them attractive for use i...

Harnessing the Effects of CD-Doped and Ag-Coated CeO2 (IV) Nanoparticles for Enhanced Nitrophenol Reduction, Photocatalytic Degradation, and Other Potential Biological Applications

 

Academic Background With the rapid development of nanotechnology, the potential applications of nanomaterials in environmental remediation, biomedicine, and energy conversion have garnered increasing attention. Among these, cerium oxide (CeO₂) nanoparticles have become a research hotspot due to their unique redox properties, high stability, and exc...

Effectiveness of Chitosan Nanoparticles as a Radioprotective Agent Against Gamma-Induced Changes in the Histology and Biochemistry of Parotid Glands

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Radiotherapy, as a crucial method for cancer treatment, effectively kills cancer cells but also damages normal tissues, especially sensitive tissues such as salivary glands. The oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions induced by radiotherapy are the primary causes of salivary gland dysfunc...

Thermal Transport Properties of Ultra-High-Temperature Ceramic Superlattices

Academic Background In the design of high-temperature thermal insulation and thermoelectric materials, reducing thermal conductivity is a critical goal. The superlattice (SL) structure, formed by alternating layers of different materials, can effectively suppress phonon thermal transport, thereby significantly reducing the thermal conductivity of m...

2D Material Integrated Photonics: Toward Industrial Manufacturing and Commercialization

Academic Background With the advent of the information age, integrated circuits (ICs) have become the driving force behind technological advancements. However, traditional integrated photonics platforms, such as silicon and silicon nitride, face numerous limitations in material properties. For instance, silicon’s indirect bandgap restricts its use ...

Formation of Distinctive Nanostructured Metastable Polymorphs Mediated by Kinetic Transition Pathways in Germanium

Academic Background Germanium (Ge), as one of the Group IV elements, holds significant importance in both fundamental science and technological applications. Its metastable polymorphs have garnered considerable attention due to their unique nanostructures and excellent electronic and optical properties. However, the phase transition mechanisms of g...