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View article: Silk fibroin-based scaffolds for wound healing applications with metal oxide nanoparticles
Silk fibroin-based scaffolds for wound healing applications with metal oxide nanoparticles Open
In the last few years, wound healing and the development of "ideal" biomaterials that provide quick recovery and minimize scarring have represented one of the most important priorities of researchers. In this direction, silk fibroin (SF) s…
View article: Biodistribution of essential oil-conjugated silver nanoparticles
Biodistribution of essential oil-conjugated silver nanoparticles Open
The beneficial synergy between antimicrobial silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and essential oils (EOs), with therapeutic effects that have been acknowledged and explored for a long time, opens the way towards developing new and promising alter…
View article: A study of ternary intermetallic bordies in the RE-TM-B ternary systems (RE = La, Gd, Y ; TM = Ni, Co, Fe)
A study of ternary intermetallic bordies in the RE-TM-B ternary systems (RE = La, Gd, Y ; TM = Ni, Co, Fe) Open
The compounds synthesized in the ternary systems La-TM-B, Gd-TM-B and Y-TM-B (TM = Ni, Fe, Co) were studied in terms of their crystal structure, chemical composition and hydrogen sorption properties...
View article: Influence of Al content on the pseudo-ternary compounds RENi4-xAlBx (RE = Gd, Y)
Influence of Al content on the pseudo-ternary compounds RENi4-xAlBx (RE = Gd, Y) Open
We have studied the influence of the substitution of Al for Ni in the ternary system RENi5-xBx (RE = Gd, Y). The compounds synthesized in the pseudo-ternary systems...
View article: Cristofor Simionescu – a MAN in the service of his nation
Cristofor Simionescu – a MAN in the service of his nation Open
The paper presents some peculiar aspects of the life and scientific activity of acad. Cr.I.S., seen through the eyes of his close collaborators.
View article: Enhanced Internalization of Nanoparticles Following Ionizing Radiation Leads to Mitotic Catastrophe in MG-63 Human Osteosarcoma Cells
Enhanced Internalization of Nanoparticles Following Ionizing Radiation Leads to Mitotic Catastrophe in MG-63 Human Osteosarcoma Cells Open
This study aims to investigate whether ionizing radiation combined with doxorubicin-conjugated iron oxide nanoparticles (NP-DOX) improves the internalization and cytotoxic effects of the nano-carrier-mediated drug delivery in MG-63 human o…
View article: Mesoporous Silica Platforms with Potential Applications in Release and Adsorption of Active Agents
Mesoporous Silica Platforms with Potential Applications in Release and Adsorption of Active Agents Open
In recent years, researchers focused their attention on mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) owing to the considerable advancements of the characterization methods, especially electron microscopy methods, which allowed for a clear visual…
View article: Smart Food Packaging Designed by Nanotechnological and Drug Delivery Approaches
Smart Food Packaging Designed by Nanotechnological and Drug Delivery Approaches Open
This paper offers a general view of the solutions that are able to confer bioactivity to the packaging materials, especially antimicrobial and antioxidant activity. These properties can be induced by the nature of the polymers blend or due…
View article: Toward Synthesis-derived Applications of Silver Nanoparticles
Toward Synthesis-derived Applications of Silver Nanoparticles Open
This paper aims to review the challenges, toxicity, and routes of synthesis and usage of silver nanoparticles in different applications but also highlighting their sustainability from both medical and environmental issues. Regarding their …
View article: Defect Structure Determination of GaN Films in GaN/AlN/Si Heterostructures by HR-TEM, XRD, and Slow Positrons Experiments
Defect Structure Determination of GaN Films in GaN/AlN/Si Heterostructures by HR-TEM, XRD, and Slow Positrons Experiments Open
The present article evaluates, in qualitative and quantitative manners, the characteristics (i.e., thickness of layers, crystal structures, growth orientation, elemental diffusion depths, edge, and screw dislocation densities), within two …
View article: Complex Morphostructural and in vitro Biological Investigation of Nanocomposite Hydrogels Tailored with Magnetic Nanoparticles
Complex Morphostructural and in vitro Biological Investigation of Nanocomposite Hydrogels Tailored with Magnetic Nanoparticles Open
The morphology and the microstructure of the nanocomposite hydrogels, prepared by free-radical polymerization of acrylamide monomer and double bond functionalized magnetite nanoparticles, were analysed by scanning electron microscopy. Nano…
View article: Bi1−xEuxFeO3 Powders: Synthesis, Characterization, Magnetic and Photoluminescence Properties
Bi1−xEuxFeO3 Powders: Synthesis, Characterization, Magnetic and Photoluminescence Properties Open
Europium substituted bismuth ferrite powders were synthesized by the sol-gel technique. The precursor xerogel was characterized by thermal analysis. Bi1−xEuxFeO3 (x = 0–0.20) powders obtained after thermal treatment of the xerogel at 600 °…
View article: Nanobiomaterials Used in Cancer Therapy: An Up-To-Date Overview
Nanobiomaterials Used in Cancer Therapy: An Up-To-Date Overview Open
The disadvantages that come with traditional cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, generated a research shift toward nanotechnology. However, even with the important advancements regarding cancer therapy, there are stil…
View article: Novel Nanocomposites Based on Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles and Polyacrylamide: Preparation and Complex Characterization
Novel Nanocomposites Based on Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles and Polyacrylamide: Preparation and Complex Characterization Open
This paper reports the synthesis and complex characterization of nanocomposite hydrogels based on polyacrylamide and functionalized magnetite nanoparticles. Magnetic nanoparticles were functionalized with double bonds by 3-trimethoxysilyl …
View article: Innovative Biomaterials in Bone Tissue Engineering
Innovative Biomaterials in Bone Tissue Engineering Open
Currently, the transplant crisis is one of the main concerns in the healthcare systems all over the world, the lack of donors and the persons which are on the waiting list for a transplant being higher from year to year. The diseases at th…
View article: Drug Delivery Platforms for Cardiovascular Applications Based on Alginate-Based Hollow Structures
Drug Delivery Platforms for Cardiovascular Applications Based on Alginate-Based Hollow Structures Open
Over the past decade, electrospinning, a broadly used technology for electrostatic fibre formation which utilizes electrical forces to produce polymer fibres with diameters ranging from several nanometres to several micrometres using natur…
View article: Advanced Drug-Eluting Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Surfaces Deposited by Spin Coating
Advanced Drug-Eluting Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Surfaces Deposited by Spin Coating Open
Background and objectives: Medical devices such as catheters are used on a large scale to treat heart and cardiovascular diseases. Unfortunately, they present some important drawbacks (structure failure, calcifications, infections, thrombo…
View article: Biohydrogels for medical applications: A short review
Biohydrogels for medical applications: A short review Open
Hydrogels have been widely used as drug delivery systems for scaffold production (in different soft and hard tissue engineering, including bones), thanks to their biocompatibility and biodegradability. In addition to the possibility of syn…
View article: Antibiofilm Coatings Based on PLGA and Nanostructured Cefepime-Functionalized Magnetite
Antibiofilm Coatings Based on PLGA and Nanostructured Cefepime-Functionalized Magnetite Open
The aim of our study was to obtain and evaluate the properties of polymeric coatings based on poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) embedded with magnetite nanoparticles functionalized with commercial antimicrobial drugs. In this respect, w…
View article: Collagen-Nanoparticles Composites for Wound Healing and Infection Control
Collagen-Nanoparticles Composites for Wound Healing and Infection Control Open
Nowadays, the world is facing a serious crisis represented by the rapid emergence of resistant bacteria, which jeopardizes the efficacy of antibiotics. This crisis has been attributed to the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, as well as th…
View article: Mechanical and tribological properties of nanofilled phenolic-matrix laminated composites
Mechanical and tribological properties of nanofilled phenolic-matrix laminated composites Open
Phenolic-resin composites have attractive properties for applications in various fields from the wood and adhesive industry to the automotive, aeronautics and aerospace industries.The paper presents the obtaining of SiC-nanofilled phenolic…
View article: Graphene Oxide from Current Perspectives to Future Applications
Graphene Oxide from Current Perspectives to Future Applications Open
In this paper, the development of graphene oxide for environmental applications, following the approaches of different research groups were studied.The results were grouped per three main lines, depollution behaviour and characteristics, n…