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View article: Mesoporous vs wrinkle silica nanoparticles: architecture driven loading of luminescence Ruthenium complexes
Mesoporous vs wrinkle silica nanoparticles: architecture driven loading of luminescence Ruthenium complexes Open
Silica nanoparticles (SNP) are widely recognized as versatile carriers for drug delivery and theranostics due to their exceptional properties, including tuneable pore structures, high surface area, biocompatibility, and chemical stability.…
View article: Electrospun microbial protein and cellulose acetate nanocomposite fibers for heavy metals-contaminated water remediation
Electrospun microbial protein and cellulose acetate nanocomposite fibers for heavy metals-contaminated water remediation Open
Heavy metal pollution is a major environmental issue, with industrial and agricultural activities increasing metal concentrations in water. Effective treatment methods are crucial, and adsorption is one of the most efficient techniques. Th…
View article: Simultaneous electrodialytic recovery of HCl and LiOH from LiCl: Modeling, optimization and experimental validation
Simultaneous electrodialytic recovery of HCl and LiOH from LiCl: Modeling, optimization and experimental validation Open
View article: Antioxidant potential and biocompatibility of pomegranate peel extract functionalized silica nanoparticles
Antioxidant potential and biocompatibility of pomegranate peel extract functionalized silica nanoparticles Open
The pomegranate peel extract (PPE) is an agri-food waste rich in bioactive molecules, with antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer properties, but its potential is limited by oxidative degradation from heat and light sensitivity. Herein,…
View article: Lignin-Based Nanostructured Sensor for Selective Detection of Volatile Amines at Trace Levels
Lignin-Based Nanostructured Sensor for Selective Detection of Volatile Amines at Trace Levels Open
A nanostructured sensing platform was developed by integrating gold-decorated lignin nanoparticles (AuLNPs) into electrospun polylactic acid (PLA) fibre mats. The composite material combines the high surface-to-volume ratio of PLA nanofibr…
View article: Electrospun catalysts for PEMFC and PEMWE: A path to sustainable and efficient energy conversion
Electrospun catalysts for PEMFC and PEMWE: A path to sustainable and efficient energy conversion Open
View article: Hybrid Se/melanin-like nanoparticles as ROS quenchers and inhibitors of amyloid aggregation
Hybrid Se/melanin-like nanoparticles as ROS quenchers and inhibitors of amyloid aggregation Open
Hybrid selenium/melanin-like nanoparticles offer different therapeutic strategies against amyloid aggregation. In this study, novel Se-based nanostructures are synthesized, characterized, and preliminarily employed as modulators of amyloid…
View article: Morphological, Physico‐Chemical, and Thermal Characterization of Non‐Reactive Protective Materials for Steel Structures
Morphological, Physico‐Chemical, and Thermal Characterization of Non‐Reactive Protective Materials for Steel Structures Open
This study addresses the critical issue of fire safety in densely populated urban areas and focuses on the resilience of new and existing buildings, with an emphasis on passive fire protection materials for steel structures. Conventional f…
View article: Mechanical and Solvothermal Recycling of End-of-Life Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Products: Process Feasibility and Flexural Performance of Recycled Composites
Mechanical and Solvothermal Recycling of End-of-Life Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Products: Process Feasibility and Flexural Performance of Recycled Composites Open
The increasing demand for high-performance materials has led to an increase in the use of carbon fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRPs) in recent decades, increasing the waste from end-of-life materials and off-cuts. The recycling of CFRPs, esp…
View article: Hydrogenotrophic metabolisms in the subsurface and their implications for underground hydrogen storage and natural hydrogen prospecting
Hydrogenotrophic metabolisms in the subsurface and their implications for underground hydrogen storage and natural hydrogen prospecting Open
Hydrogen is a fundamental electron donor in diverse microbial metabolisms and it is considered the energetic currency exchanged within microbial communities in anaerobic environments. Hydrogen is also the major actor in the transition to a…
View article: Light enhanced cytotoxicity and antitumoral effect of a ruthenium-based photosensitizer inspired from natural alkaloids
Light enhanced cytotoxicity and antitumoral effect of a ruthenium-based photosensitizer inspired from natural alkaloids Open
Biological assays carried out on melanoma and breast cancer cells highlighted the role of light in boosting the cytotoxic effect of a ruthenium complex featuring a dihydroisoquinoline ligand suggesting applications in photodynamic therapy.
View article: Unlocking glycerol Potential: Novel pathway for hydrogen production and Value-Added chemicals
Unlocking glycerol Potential: Novel pathway for hydrogen production and Value-Added chemicals Open
View article: Design of a hybrid nanoscaled skin photoprotector by boosting the antioxidant properties of food waste-derived lignin through molecular combination with TiO2 nanoparticles
Design of a hybrid nanoscaled skin photoprotector by boosting the antioxidant properties of food waste-derived lignin through molecular combination with TiO2 nanoparticles Open
TiO2 nanoparticles loaded with pistachio shell lignin (8 % and 29 % w/w) were prepared by a hydrothermal wet chemistry approach. The efficient interaction at the molecular level of the biomacromolecule and inorganic component wa…
View article: Sensitive colorimetric immunosensor using AuNP-functionalized polymer film for picogram-level detection of Tau protein intermediate aggregates
Sensitive colorimetric immunosensor using AuNP-functionalized polymer film for picogram-level detection of Tau protein intermediate aggregates Open
Here we demonstrate for the first time that an antibody-gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)-polymer conjugate thin-film biosensor can easily be fabricated to selectively capture Tau protein. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are employed as sensing elemen…
View article: Highly sensitive detection of the neurodegenerative biomarker Tau by using the concentration effect of the pyro-electrohydrodynamic jetting
Highly sensitive detection of the neurodegenerative biomarker Tau by using the concentration effect of the pyro-electrohydrodynamic jetting Open
It is largely documented that neurodegenerative diseases can be effectively treated only if early diagnosed. In this context, the structural changes of some biomolecules such as Tau, seem to play a key role in neurodegeneration mechanism b…
View article: Hydrogen Safety Challenges: A Comprehensive Review on Production, Storage, Transport, Utilization, and CFD-Based Consequence and Risk Assessment
Hydrogen Safety Challenges: A Comprehensive Review on Production, Storage, Transport, Utilization, and CFD-Based Consequence and Risk Assessment Open
This review examines the central role of hydrogen, particularly green hydrogen from renewable sources, in the global search for energy solutions that are sustainable and safe by design. Using the hydrogen square, safety measures across the…
View article: Phenolic driven decoration of silica with Ag nanoparticles: Towards sustainable water remediation
Phenolic driven decoration of silica with Ag nanoparticles: Towards sustainable water remediation Open
The development of effective systems for the removal of toxic compounds from wastewater is an important goal in the production of materials for environmental applications. In this work we report a sustainable approach for the design and de…
View article: Synthesis of Lignin Nanoparticles: Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approaches
Synthesis of Lignin Nanoparticles: Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approaches Open
Lignin, a main byproduct from paper manufacturing and biorefineries, is now emerging as a new low-cost, renewable starting material for new product development. Its biocompatibility and safety make it valuable for creating novel and value-…
View article: Electrospun films incorporating humic substances of application interest in sustainable active food packaging
Electrospun films incorporating humic substances of application interest in sustainable active food packaging Open
Sustainable active food packaging is essential to reduce the use of plastics, preserve food quality and minimize the environmental impact. Humic substances (HS) are rich in redox-active compounds, such as quinones, phenols, carboxyl, and h…
View article: Cyan Hydrogen Process: A New Route for Simultaneous Hydrogen Production and Carbon Valorization
Cyan Hydrogen Process: A New Route for Simultaneous Hydrogen Production and Carbon Valorization Open
Hydrogen is expected to largely contribute to the near-future circular economy. Today, most hydrogen is still produced from fossil fuels or renewable pathways with low efficiency and high cost. Herein, a proof of concept for a novel hydrog…
View article: Designing bioinspired multifunctional nanoplatforms to support wound healing and skin regeneration: Mg-hydroxyapatite meets melanins
Designing bioinspired multifunctional nanoplatforms to support wound healing and skin regeneration: Mg-hydroxyapatite meets melanins Open
Melanin is a multifunctional biological pigment that recently emerged as endowed with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties and with high potentialities in skin protection and regenerative medicine. Here, a biomimeti…
View article: Highly sensitive detection of a neurodegenerative protein biomarker by using the pyro-electrohydrodynamic jet
Highly sensitive detection of a neurodegenerative protein biomarker by using the pyro-electrohydrodynamic jet Open
A set of protein biomarkers are largely recognized as responsible of neurodegeneration mechanisms and hence as potential targets to be detected in low abundant concentrations in body fluids for performing early diagnosis. As an example, th…
View article: Biowaste valorization: multifunctional hybrid lignin/TiO<sub>2</sub> nanostructures for bacterial-biocide disinfection and dye removal
Biowaste valorization: multifunctional hybrid lignin/TiO<sub>2</sub> nanostructures for bacterial-biocide disinfection and dye removal Open
Hybrid lignin TiO 2 nanoparticles: red-ox activity enables biocide disinfection and dye removal.
View article: A Dihydroisoquinoline Platform Inspired from Natural Alkaloids as Ligand for Highly Cytotoxic Ruthenium-Based Photosensitizers: New Perspectives for Melanoma and Breast Cancer Treatment
A Dihydroisoquinoline Platform Inspired from Natural Alkaloids as Ligand for Highly Cytotoxic Ruthenium-Based Photosensitizers: New Perspectives for Melanoma and Breast Cancer Treatment Open
View article: Hybrid Nanoparticle-Assisted Chemo-Photothermal Therapy and Photoacoustic Imaging in a Three-Dimensional Breast Cancer Cell Model
Hybrid Nanoparticle-Assisted Chemo-Photothermal Therapy and Photoacoustic Imaging in a Three-Dimensional Breast Cancer Cell Model Open
Bioinspired nanoparticles have recently been gaining attention as promising multifunctional nanoplatforms for therapeutic applications in cancer, including breast cancer. Here, the efficiency of the chemo-photothermal and photoacoustic pro…
View article: Addressing Environmental Challenges: The Role of Hydrogen Technologies in a Sustainable Future
Addressing Environmental Challenges: The Role of Hydrogen Technologies in a Sustainable Future Open
Energy and environmental issues are of great importance in the present era. The transition to renewable energy sources necessitates technological, political, and behavioral transformations. Hydrogen is a promising solution, and many countr…
View article: Humic acids on fire? Physico-chemical, thermal, flammability features and extraction process of different humic acids in support of their possible applications
Humic acids on fire? Physico-chemical, thermal, flammability features and extraction process of different humic acids in support of their possible applications Open
Humic acids (HA) consist in a multitude of heterogeneous organic molecules surviving the biological and chemical degradation of both vegetal and animal biomasses. The great abundance and chemical richness of these residues make their valor…
View article: Enhanced Photoacoustic Response by Synergistic Ag–Melanin Interplay at the Core of Ternary Biocompatible Hybrid Silica-Based Nanoparticles
Enhanced Photoacoustic Response by Synergistic Ag–Melanin Interplay at the Core of Ternary Biocompatible Hybrid Silica-Based Nanoparticles Open
Photoacoustics (PA) is gaining increasing credit among biomolecular imaging methodologies by virtue of its poor invasiveness, deep penetration, high spatial resolution, and excellent endogenous contrast, without the use of any ionizing rad…
View article: Sol–Gel Approach for Fabricating Silica/Epoxy Nanocomposites
Sol–Gel Approach for Fabricating Silica/Epoxy Nanocomposites Open
This review focuses on the opportunities provided by sol–gel chemistry for the production of silica/epoxy nanocomposites, with significant representative examples of the “extra situ” approach and an updated description of the “in situ” str…
View article: Electrospun hybrid TiO2/humic substance PHBV films for active food packaging applications
Electrospun hybrid TiO2/humic substance PHBV films for active food packaging applications Open