Current Nanoscience - Current Issue

Foodborne diseases (FBDs) are a major global public health problem, causing millions of deaths annually and substantial economic losses. Antimicrobial treatment is increasingly challenged by bacterial resistance. Essential oils from herbs and spices, such as carvacrol from thyme and oregano, offer potential solutions due to their broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties. However, its stability and its controlled release a Read More

The utilization of nanotechnology in developing novel packaging components has grown significantly in recent years, and it is anticipated to have a significant influence on the food industry shortly. It offers to produce food packaging with improved qualities that will assist food goods in lasting longer on the shelf. The present article comprehensively discusses the nanoparticles commonly used in food packaging, the significant c Read More

The application of nanotechnology in agriculture provides efficient disease diagnosis and management, precision farming with nano-sensors, increased production with nano-fertilizers and pesticides, and improved food quality and safety via innovative packaging. Nanotechnology is used in various ways at various stages in the agriculture sector. Nanotechnology could be utilized to ensure crop safety in two ways: Nanoparticl Read More

This review explores the potential of microneedles (MNs) in enhancing the delivery of biologics vital for treating conditions, including infectious diseases, cancer, and autoimmune disorders. The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the demand for biologics, prompting research and development. The global biologics market is expected to grow substantially due to the rise of personalized medicine. Large, complex mo Read More

This study aims to create a high-speed, low-power data transmission solution for implantable medical devices based on cutting-edge FinFET technology. The work examines the application of Binary Phase Shift Keying (BPSK) modulation through a transmission gate design, which provides an optimal blend of low resistance, high-speed performance, and minimal power consumption. Additionally, the work includes the desig Read More

BackgroundOur research investigates how the structure of a lactose matrix can be altered by the specific drugs used to saturate it. In particular, we examine whether ultra-high dilutions of substances, such as antibodies, can change the crystal structure of lactose.MethodsWe employed methods including X-ray diffractometry, Raman spectroscopy, and granulometric content analysis.ResultsOur findings suggest that once Read More

IntroductionWith the advancement of technology, nanotechnology has emerged as a prominent research field. The Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) serves as a vital tool in nanoscience and technology, playing an indispensable role across various domains.MethodsHowever, in the AFM photoelectric sensing system, the optical feedback noise from the beam deflection method can lead to inaccuracies in signal identificati Read More

IntroductionIn recent years carbon dots (CDs) have attracted researchers due to their unique physicochemical and fluorescent (FL) features, which can be applied in many fields such as battery materials, fluorescence sensing, display, biological imaging and photocatalysis.MethodsWe prepared CDs by using a facile one-step sintering method. The fluorescent properties and the application of pH detection were measured and ana Read More

IntroductionDue to its magnetic and semiconductor properties, V2O5 has shown tremendous potential in resistive switching memory.MethodsThis paper investigates the resistive mechanism of oxygen vacancies in V2O5. The formation energies of different oxygen vacancies are calculated.ResultsThe results show that oxygen vacancies tend to form single-component conductive filaments. In mixed oxygen vacanc Read More

IntroductionIron oxide nanoparticles have gained significant attention in pharmaceutical applications because of their unique properties. The hydrothermal method is employed for the synthesis of iron nanoparticles (IONPs), which offers advantages such as uniform composition and size distribution.MethodsHowever, the size and properties of IONPs can be influenced by various factors. In this study, we utilized quality by d Read More

IntroductionNanomaterials, especially their biocompatibilities and toxicities, have not been studied and their integration in real applications is still limited.MethodsThis paper addresses this gap by focusing on the development of antibacterial nanomaterials by combining flake/spinal ZnO nanostructures with organic antibacterial agents (menthol, chitosan, and triclosan). We systematically study their biocompatibility and to Read More