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View article: Moisturising Gloves as a Solution for Occupational Skin Health: Advances and Challenges
Moisturising Gloves as a Solution for Occupational Skin Health: Advances and Challenges Open
Extended glove usage is crucial in various occupational settings to safeguard workers and maintain hygiene standards. However, prolonged wear creates an occlusive environment that disrupts normal skin evaporation, leading to temporary over…
View article: Study of Calcination Temperature Influence on Physicochemical Properties and Photodegradation Performance of Cu2O/WO3/TiO2
Study of Calcination Temperature Influence on Physicochemical Properties and Photodegradation Performance of Cu2O/WO3/TiO2 Open
Photodegradation is a sustainable green technology that has been studied worldwide, especially for wastewater treatment. The calcination temperature has an important impact on the physicochemical properties of the prepared photocatalysts. …
View article: A Wireless and Machine Learning-Based Electrochemical Biosensor Potentiostat System for CD63 Protein Detection in Lung Cancer Biomarkers
A Wireless and Machine Learning-Based Electrochemical Biosensor Potentiostat System for CD63 Protein Detection in Lung Cancer Biomarkers Open
Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths globally, with approximately 2.5 million new cases and 1.8 million deaths reported annually according to World Health Organization in 2022. Early and accurate detection…
View article: PDADMAC/Alginate-Coated Gold Nanorod For Eradication of Staphylococcus Aureus Biofilms
PDADMAC/Alginate-Coated Gold Nanorod For Eradication of Staphylococcus Aureus Biofilms Open
These findings support the potential application of GNR/Alg/PDADMAC as an alternative agent to conventional antiseptics and antibiotics for the eradication of medically important MRSA and MSSA biofilms.
View article: Microbial self-healing in concrete: A comprehensive exploration of bacterial viability, implementation techniques, and mechanical properties
Microbial self-healing in concrete: A comprehensive exploration of bacterial viability, implementation techniques, and mechanical properties Open
Cracks in concrete structures can significantly decrease their lifespan by exposing reinforcement to outside environment, leading to concrete degradation. To address this issue, self-healing techniques have been developed, including biomin…
View article: Mesoporous semi-ionic F-doped g-C <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" altimg="si4.svg" display="inline" id="d1e443"> <mml:msub> <mml:mrow/> <mml:mrow> <mml:mn>3</mml:mn> </mml:mrow> </mml:msub> </mml:math> N <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" altimg="si5.svg" display="inline" id="d1e451"> <mml:msub> <mml:mrow/> <mml:mrow> <mml:mn>4</mml:mn> </mml:mrow> </mml:msub> </mml:math> as efficient photocatalyst for tetracycline removal under visible light
Mesoporous semi-ionic F-doped g-C N as efficient photocatalyst for tetracycline removal under visible light Open
The removal of refractory contaminants such as tetracycline (TC) antibiotics from wastewater has drawn a lot of interest. Semi-ionic mesoporous F-doped g-C3N4(e.g. GCN-F0.50) photocatalysts were successfully fabricated with different dopin…
View article: EVALUATING THE ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY AND SKIN IRRITATION OF THE TEMEPHOS IMPREGNATED CELLULOSE NANOFIBER INTENDED FOR MOSQUITO LARVICIDE
EVALUATING THE ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY AND SKIN IRRITATION OF THE TEMEPHOS IMPREGNATED CELLULOSE NANOFIBER INTENDED FOR MOSQUITO LARVICIDE Open
Cellulose nanofiber (CNF) derived from kenaf bast fiber has the potential to be used as a biodegradable and renewable larvicide nanocarrier due to its excellent physicochemical properties. However, acute dermal toxicity testing of CNF with…
View article: ROS-generating alginate-coated gold nanorods as biocompatible nanosonosensitisers for effective sonodynamic therapy of cancer
ROS-generating alginate-coated gold nanorods as biocompatible nanosonosensitisers for effective sonodynamic therapy of cancer Open
View article: An overview of SARS-CoV-2 transmission and engineering strategies to mitigate risk
An overview of SARS-CoV-2 transmission and engineering strategies to mitigate risk Open
View article: Tailoring hydrophobicity properties of polyvinylidene fluoride infused graphene composite films
Tailoring hydrophobicity properties of polyvinylidene fluoride infused graphene composite films Open
In this work, a synthesis to improve surface wetting resistance composites via infusion of graphene (G) structure into the polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) matrices is introduced. Graphene is incorporated into the PVDF matrix with a percenta…
View article: Co-Doped, Tri-Doped, and Rare-Earth-Doped g-C3N4 for Photocatalytic Applications: State-of-the-Art
Co-Doped, Tri-Doped, and Rare-Earth-Doped g-C3N4 for Photocatalytic Applications: State-of-the-Art Open
Rapid industrialization and overpopulation have led to energy shortages and environmental pollution, accelerating research to solve the issues. Currently, metal-free photocatalysts have gained the intensive attention of scientists due to t…
View article: Assessing the suitability of self-healing rubber glove for safe handling of pesticides
Assessing the suitability of self-healing rubber glove for safe handling of pesticides Open
View article: Chitosan-Coated-PLGA Nanoparticles Enhance the Antitumor and Antimigration Activity of Stattic &amp;ndash; A STAT3 Dimerization Blocker
Chitosan-Coated-PLGA Nanoparticles Enhance the Antitumor and Antimigration Activity of Stattic &ndash; A STAT3 Dimerization Blocker Open
Stephanie Sally Fong,1,* Yiing Yee Foo,1,* Wen Shang Saw,2 Bey Fen Leo,3 Yin Yin Teo,4 Ivy Chung,1 Boon Tong Goh,5 Misni Misran,4 Toyoko Imae,6 Chia-Ching Chang,7â 11 Lip Yong Chung,2 Lik Voon Kiew1,7 1Department of Pharm…
View article: Advanced photocatalytic degradation of acetaminophen using Cu2O/WO3/TiO2 ternary composite under solar irradiation
Advanced photocatalytic degradation of acetaminophen using Cu2O/WO3/TiO2 ternary composite under solar irradiation Open
View article: The Myth of Air Purifier in Mitigating the Transmission Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Virus
The Myth of Air Purifier in Mitigating the Transmission Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Virus Open
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a highly infectious disease that emerged in December of 2019, threatening human health and leading to global public health crises. Airborne transmission via droplets and aeros…
View article: Electrochemical aptasensor for <i>Salmonella</i> detection using Nafion-doped reduced graphene oxide
Electrochemical aptasensor for <i>Salmonella</i> detection using Nafion-doped reduced graphene oxide Open
A highly conductive nanocomposite composed of reduced graphene oxide (rGO)–Nafion (Nf) was successfully prepared via a chemical reduction method in this study.
View article: Development of the Sensing Platform for Protein Tyrosine Kinase Activity
Development of the Sensing Platform for Protein Tyrosine Kinase Activity Open
A miniature tyrosinase-based electrochemical sensing platform for label-free detection of protein tyrosine kinase activity was developed in this study. The developed miniature sensing platform can detect the substrate peptides for tyrosine…
View article: Nanoemulsions: A Review on the Conceptualization of Treatment for Psoriasis Using a ‘Green’ Surfactant with Low-Energy Emulsification Method
Nanoemulsions: A Review on the Conceptualization of Treatment for Psoriasis Using a ‘Green’ Surfactant with Low-Energy Emulsification Method Open
Psoriasis is a skin disease that is not lethal and does not spread through bodily contact. However, this seemingly harmless condition can lead to a loss of confidence and social stigmatization due to a persons’ flawed appearance. The conve…
View article: Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Palm CNF-ZnO Nanocomposites with Antibacterial and Reinforcing Properties
Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Palm CNF-ZnO Nanocomposites with Antibacterial and Reinforcing Properties Open
Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) isolated from plant biomass have attracted considerable interests in polymer engineering. The limitations associated with CNF-based nanocomposites are often linked to the time-consuming preparation methods and la…
View article: Modeling aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from human-exhaled particles in a hospital ward
Modeling aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from human-exhaled particles in a hospital ward Open
View article: Development of flexible electrochemical impedance spectroscopy-based biosensing platform for rapid screening of SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors
Development of flexible electrochemical impedance spectroscopy-based biosensing platform for rapid screening of SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors Open
View article: Application of Renewable Kenaf Cellulose Nanofiber as a Temephos Nanocarrier for Control of Aedes Aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) Larvae
Application of Renewable Kenaf Cellulose Nanofiber as a Temephos Nanocarrier for Control of Aedes Aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) Larvae Open
Larviciding is an effective control method in managing mosquito-borne diseases. However, current carrier materials used in larvicides formulation raised environmental concerns due to its non-renewable origin. Herein, our study aimed to eva…
View article: Asymmetric Cellulosic Membranes: Current and Future Aspects
Asymmetric Cellulosic Membranes: Current and Future Aspects Open
In this paper, we report our attempt to elaborate on cellulose-based materials and their potential application in membrane science, especially in separation applications. Furthermore, the cellulosic membrane has received attention for pote…
View article: Unravelling the Swelling Behaviour and Antibacterial Activity of Palm Cellulose Nanofiber-based Metallic Nanocomposites
Unravelling the Swelling Behaviour and Antibacterial Activity of Palm Cellulose Nanofiber-based Metallic Nanocomposites Open
The development of functional antimicrobial metal oxide nanocomposite systems based on nanocellulose has been the subject of extensive research in recent years. In addition to its sustainability, biodegradability and non-toxic properties, …
View article: MXene-graphene hybrid nanoflakes as friction modifiers for outboard engine oil
MXene-graphene hybrid nanoflakes as friction modifiers for outboard engine oil Open
MXenes are a relatively new type of two-dimensional materials which remain largely unexplored in terms of tribological applications. In this research, hybrid comprising Ti3C2-NG (MXene-Nitrogen-doped Graphene) is synthesized in an attempt …
View article: Efficacy and potential of phage therapy against multidrug resistant<i>Shigella</i>spp.
Efficacy and potential of phage therapy against multidrug resistant<i>Shigella</i>spp. Open
Shigella -infected bacillary dysentery or commonly known as Shigellosis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The gradual emergence of multidrug resistant Shigella spp. has triggered the search for alternatives to conven…
View article: Synthesis of Bimetallic Gold-Silver (Au-Ag) Nanoparticles for the Catalytic Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol to 4-Aminophenol
Synthesis of Bimetallic Gold-Silver (Au-Ag) Nanoparticles for the Catalytic Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol to 4-Aminophenol Open
Bimetallic gold-silver nanoparticles as unique catalysts were prepared using seed colloidal techniques. The catalytic capabilities of the nanoparticles were ascertained in the reduction of 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol in the presence of …
View article: The Toxic Truth About Carbon Nanotubes in Water Purification: a Perspective View
The Toxic Truth About Carbon Nanotubes in Water Purification: a Perspective View Open
View article: Exposure to Silver Nanospheres Leads to Altered Respiratory Mechanics and Delayed Immune Response in an in Vivo Murine Model
Exposure to Silver Nanospheres Leads to Altered Respiratory Mechanics and Delayed Immune Response in an in Vivo Murine Model Open
Here we examine the organ level toxicology of both carbon black (CB) and silver nanoparticles (AgNP). We aim to determine metal-specific effects to respiratory function, inflammation and potential interactions with lung lining fluid (LLF).…
View article: Silver nanoparticles reduce brain inflammation and related neurotoxicity through induction of H2S-synthesizing enzymes
Silver nanoparticles reduce brain inflammation and related neurotoxicity through induction of H2S-synthesizing enzymes Open