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Recent advances in nanofibrous membranes: Production and applications in water treatment and desalination
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2020 , Article)
Desalination of seawater is a promising technique that contributes a reliable and abundant source of clean potable water. This review investigates the current status and forthcoming advancement in nanofiber technology, ...
Developments in the application of nanomaterials for water treatment and their impact on the environment
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MDPI AG
, 2020 , Article)
Nanotechnology is an uppermost priority area of research in several nations presently because of its enormous capability and financial impact. One of the most promising environmental utilizations of nanotechnology has been ...
Sustainable use of nanomaterials in textiles and their environmental impact
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MDPI AG
, 2020 , Article)
At present, nanotechnology is a priority in research in several nations due to its massive capability and financial impact. However, due to the uncertainties and abnormalities in shape, size, and chemical compositions, the ...
Recent developments in the application of nanomaterials in agroecosystems
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MDPI AG
, 2020 , Article)
Nanotechnology implies the scientific research, development, and manufacture, along with processing, of materials and structures on a nano scale. Presently, the contamination of metalloids and metals in the soil has gained ...
Preparation and characterization of alumina HDPE composites
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MDPI AG
, 2020 , Article)
In this study, effects of two different types of porous alumina nanoparticles have been incorporated into high-density polyethylene (HDPE) to study their impact on the properties of the HDPE composite. The dispersion of ...
Simultaneous removal of Congo red and cadmium (II) from aqueous solutions using graphene oxide–silica composite as a multifunctional adsorbent
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Chinese Academy of Sciences
, 2020 , Article)
Graphene oxide is a very high capacity adsorbent due to its functional groups and π−π interactions with other compounds. Adsorption capacity of graphene oxide, however, can be further enhanced by having synergistic effects ...
Microwave-assisted conversion of palm kernel shell biomass waste to photoluminescent carbon dots
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scientific reports
, 2020 , Article)
In the present work, palm kernel shell (PKS) biomass waste has been used as a low-cost and easily available precursor to prepare carbon dots (CDs) via microwave irradiation method. The impacts of the reacting medium: water ...
Measuring influenza hemagglutinin (HA) stem-specific antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) in human sera using novel stabilized stem nanoparticle probes
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
Background: Generating vaccine that confers a complete protection is a major goal in designing a universal influenza vaccine. Currently, there is a considerable interest in the broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAb) targeting ...
High-risk human papillomaviruses and epstein–barr virus in colorectal cancer and their association with clinicopathological status
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2020 , Article)
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common malignancy with a high mortality rate worldwide. It is a complex, multifactorial disease that is strongly impacted by both hereditary and environmental factors. The role of microbes ...
Internalization of metal-organic framework nanoparticles in human vascular cells: Implications for cardiovascular disease therapy
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2020 , Article)
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Alteration of endothelial cells and the underlying vasculature plays a central role in the pathogenesis of various CVDs. The ...