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Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles for Agricultural Applications

Researchers explored how the Trichoderma genus could be used to develop methodologies for the mycosynthesis of metal nanoparticles.

7 Apr 2022

Phytonanotechnology Promises a Fertile Agricultural Future

Researchers provide a detailed outline of the impact of phytonanotechnology on plant growth promotion and crop protection in a new review, highlighting the benefits of nano-agricultural practices.

5 Apr 2022

Nanofiber-Hydrogel Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury

Novel research on nervous tissue repair has emerged from the journal, Cells, through the use of mesenchymal stromal cells and a nanofiber hydrogel composite.

4 Apr 2022

Strain Sensor Takes Inspiration from Spiderwebs and Scorpions

A strain detector was developed employing scorpions and spider webbing as bioinspiration, which are well-known for their super sensitive sensory capability and architectural robustness.

1 Apr 2022

Studying Nanoparticle Impact on Crops Informs Safe Agriculture

A study was conducted to understand how nanoparticles present in perishable crops can impact human health and how we can mitigate these toxic effects for a safer crop yield.

1 Apr 2022

Nanomedicine, a Promising Tool in Diabetic Kidney Disease Therapeutics

Researchers outline the potential of using nanomaterials for the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic kidney disease (DKD).

30 Mar 2022

Nanoparticle Assisted Biosensor Rapidly Detects E. Coli in Water

Researchers have recently developed a magnetic nanoparticle-assisted aptamer-quantum dot-based biosensor, which can rapidly identify E. coli in water samples

30 Mar 2022

Plant-Based Sponge Offers New Route to Ocean Oil Spill Cleanup

The fabrication of a solar-heated ink enhanced plant fiber sponge (PFS@GC) suitable for viscous ocean oil spill cleanup.

30 Mar 2022

Study Paves the Way to Use 'Translating' Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications

For the first time, a team from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine Networking Biomedical Research Centre (CIBER-BBN) has demonstrated the potential for using translating nanoparticles to facilitate communication between different types of cells and microorganisms.

30 Mar 2022

Nanomaterials Enhance Detection of HIV Drug Indinavir

An electrochemical sensor detects indinavir (IDV), an anti-retroviral HIV medication, by combining zinc oxide nanorods and molybdenum disulfide nanosheets.

29 Mar 2022