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

Chemistry, Nanoscience, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science, Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials, Life Sciences, Bioengineering,
 

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

Chemistry, Nanoscience, Medicine, Oncology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering,
chitosan nanoparticles   radioprotection   parotid glands   oxidative stress   survival rate  

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

Chemistry, Nanoscience, Materials Science, Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials,
ultra-high-temperature ceramics   superlattice   thermal conductivity   interfacial thermal resistance   thermal stability  

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

Physics, Optics, Chemistry, Nanoscience, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Information Science, Electronic Information, Semiconductors and Information Devices,
2D materials   integrated photonics   industrial manufacturing   commercialization   nanophotonics   optoelectronics   fabrication techniques  

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

Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Chemistry, Nanoscience, Materials Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallic Materials,
nanostructures   metastable   germanium   high-pressure science   kinetic transition  

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...