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View article: Active Breaks in Primary and Secondary School Children and Adolescents: The Point of View of Teachers
Active Breaks in Primary and Secondary School Children and Adolescents: The Point of View of Teachers Open
Background/Objectives: Engaging in regular physical activity (PA) and reducing sedentary behaviors benefits youth health, especially for those with disabilities. However, two-thirds of European children remain insufficiently active. In sch…
View article: Melanin-Related Materials in Electrochemical Sensors for Monitoring the Environment and Food
Melanin-Related Materials in Electrochemical Sensors for Monitoring the Environment and Food Open
Melanin-related materials efficiently emulate the adhesion properties of natural mussel filaments and have been used advantageously for surface modification and for fabrication of electrochemical sensors for detection of environmentally re…
View article: Photothermal Release by Melanin-like Nanoparticles: Biomedical Applications
Photothermal Release by Melanin-like Nanoparticles: Biomedical Applications Open
Melanin-like nanoparticles (NPs) exhibit a remarkable ability to absorb light across a wide range of wavelengths, from the ultraviolet (UV) to the near-infrared (NIR) spectrum. This characteristic enables them to serve as effective phototh…
View article: Unexplored Mechanisms of Photoprotection: Synergistic Light Absorption and Antioxidant Activity of Melanin
Unexplored Mechanisms of Photoprotection: Synergistic Light Absorption and Antioxidant Activity of Melanin Open
Light exposure has relevant effects both on living organisms and artificial materials. In particular, ultraviolet radiation is known to kill living cells and damage human skin but also degrade important artificial materials like plastics. …
View article: Integrating Model-Based Systems Engineering into CubeSat Development: A Case Study of the BOREALIS Mission
Integrating Model-Based Systems Engineering into CubeSat Development: A Case Study of the BOREALIS Mission Open
The Biofilm Onboard Radiation Exposure Assessment Lab In Space (BOREALIS) mission is a 6U CubeSat initiative funded by the Italian Space Agency under the ALCOR program, executed through a collaboration among the School of Aerospace Enginee…
View article: Photochemical Pathways and Light-Enhanced Radical Scavenging Activity of 1,8-Dihydroxynaphthalene Allomelanin
Photochemical Pathways and Light-Enhanced Radical Scavenging Activity of 1,8-Dihydroxynaphthalene Allomelanin Open
Melanins play important roles in nature, particularly in coloration and photoprotection, where interaction with light is essential. Biomimetic melanins represent an advantageous alternative to natural melanin for technological applications…
View article: A simple method to distinguish light scattering from light absorption by nanoparticles
A simple method to distinguish light scattering from light absorption by nanoparticles Open
Biomimetic and natural melanin nanoparticles show different photothermal efficiencies. The difference is due to different light absorption/light scattering efficiencies.
View article: Gadolinium-doped carbon dots derived from peanut shell waste for bioimaging applications
Gadolinium-doped carbon dots derived from peanut shell waste for bioimaging applications Open
Carbon dots synthesized from peanut shell biomass and doped with gadolinium exhibit significant potential as efficient MRI contrast agents.
View article: Penetration of Microplastics and Nanoparticles Through Skin: Effects of Size, Shape, and Surface Chemistry
Penetration of Microplastics and Nanoparticles Through Skin: Effects of Size, Shape, and Surface Chemistry Open
Skin represents an effective barrier against the penetration of external agents into the human body. Nevertheless, recent research has shown that small particles, especially in the nanosized range, can not only penetrate through the skin b…
View article: Nanofibrous Photothermal Materials from Natural Resources: A Green Approach for Artwork Restoration
Nanofibrous Photothermal Materials from Natural Resources: A Green Approach for Artwork Restoration Open
Cleaning unwanted paint layers represents a significant challenge in cultural heritage restoration, requiring high effectiveness, spatial precision, and nontoxic techniques. Cleaning vandalic acts or street art paints is particularly chall…
View article: Localized Light‐Induced Precipitation of Inorganic Materials
Localized Light‐Induced Precipitation of Inorganic Materials Open
The light‐induced control in the fabrication of materials is a field in continuous development. So far, photo‐induced processes have been used mostly for organic polymeric materials. However, there is a recent, increasing interest in explo…
View article: Melanin and Light
Melanin and Light Open
Melanin is responsible, in Nature, for photoprotection, for this reason it is expected to be poorly photoreactive. However, the photo‐reactivity of melanin and related materials is well documented. Here we discuss some relevant recent exam…
View article: Melanin as a Photothermal Agent in Antimicrobial Systems
Melanin as a Photothermal Agent in Antimicrobial Systems Open
Bacterial infection is one of the most problematic issues for human health and the resistance of bacteria to traditional antibiotics is a matter of huge concern. Therefore, research is focusing on the development of new strategies to effic…
View article: Amplification of photothermally induced reversible actuation in non-woven fabrics compared to bulk films
Amplification of photothermally induced reversible actuation in non-woven fabrics compared to bulk films Open
The burgeoning field of soft robotics has witnessed a surge in interest, driven by the pursuit of creating precise machines with soft actuators capable of surpassing or aiding human manufacturing capabilities. This work explores light-resp…
View article: Morphological Sensitivity to pH of Silica and Chalk Nanocrystalline Self‐Organized Biomorphs
Morphological Sensitivity to pH of Silica and Chalk Nanocrystalline Self‐Organized Biomorphs Open
Inorganic–inorganic self‐organized composite architectures resulting from the chemical coupling of alkaline‐earth carbonate and polymeric silica are a promising alternative to organic‐based hybrid bio‐mimetic systems for developing innovat…
View article: Melanin for Photoprotection and Hair Coloration in the Emerging Era of Nanocosmetics
Melanin for Photoprotection and Hair Coloration in the Emerging Era of Nanocosmetics Open
Nanotechnology is revolutionizing fields of high social and economic impact. such as human health preservation, energy conversion and storage, environmental decontamination, and art restoration. However, the possible global-scale applicati…
View article: The Role of WO3 Nanoparticles on the Properties of Gelatin Films
The Role of WO3 Nanoparticles on the Properties of Gelatin Films Open
Gelatin films are very versatile materials whose properties can be tuned through functionalization with different systems. This work investigates the influence of WO3 nanoparticles on the swelling, barrier, mechanical, and photochromic pro…
View article: Polydopamine Nanosystems in Drug Delivery: Effect of Size, Morphology, and Surface Charge
Polydopamine Nanosystems in Drug Delivery: Effect of Size, Morphology, and Surface Charge Open
Recently, drug delivery strategies based on nanomaterials have attracted a lot of interest in different kinds of therapies because of their superior properties. Polydopamine (PDA), one of the most interesting materials in nanomedicine beca…
View article: Surge in antidepressant usage among adolescents and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: insights from an interrupted time series analysis
Surge in antidepressant usage among adolescents and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: insights from an interrupted time series analysis Open
Background Depressive disorders are a major public health issue in Western societies, particularly among adolescents, young adults and women. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated mental health challenges, increasing depression and anxiety…
View article: The dual nature of biomimetic melanin
The dual nature of biomimetic melanin Open
Biomimetic melanin (polydopamine, PDA) is formed simultaneously as nanoparticles ( NP ) and polymers ( P ) upon atmospheric oxidation of dopamine (DA). The two species show very different chemical, physical, optical and electronic properti…
View article: Polydopamine-Based Nanoprobes Application in Optical Biosensing
Polydopamine-Based Nanoprobes Application in Optical Biosensing Open
Polydopamine (PDA), the synthetic counterpart of melanin, is a widely investigated bio-inspired material for its chemical and photophysical properties, and in the last few years, bio-application of PDA and PDA-based materials have had a dr…
View article: Nanofibers of chitosan-polycaprolactone blends as active support for photocatalytic nanoparticles: Outstanding role of chitosan in the degradation of an organic dye in water
Nanofibers of chitosan-polycaprolactone blends as active support for photocatalytic nanoparticles: Outstanding role of chitosan in the degradation of an organic dye in water Open
View article: Localized Crystallization of Calcium Phosphates by Light‐Induced Processes
Localized Crystallization of Calcium Phosphates by Light‐Induced Processes Open
Medical treatment options for bones and teeth can be significantly enhanced by taking control over the crystallization of biomaterials like hydroxyapatite in the healing process. Light‐induced techniques are particularly interesting for th…
View article: Insight into the Antioxidant Activity of 1,8-Dihydroxynaphthalene Allomelanin Nanoparticles
Insight into the Antioxidant Activity of 1,8-Dihydroxynaphthalene Allomelanin Nanoparticles Open
Melanins are stable and non-toxic pigments with great potential as chemopreventive agents against oxidative stress for medical and cosmetic applications. Allomelanin is a class of nitrogen-free melanin often found in fungi. The artificial …
View article: Functionalization of and through Melanin: Strategies and Bio-Applications
Functionalization of and through Melanin: Strategies and Bio-Applications Open
A unique feature of nanoparticles for bio-application is the ease of achieving multi-functionality through covalent and non-covalent functionalization. In this way, multiple therapeutic actions, including chemical, photothermal and photody…
View article: Early Results on safety of monkeypox vaccine using active surveillance, a bicentric study in Italy
Early Results on safety of monkeypox vaccine using active surveillance, a bicentric study in Italy Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…
View article: One Health, Multiple backgrounds
One Health, Multiple backgrounds Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…
View article: Effect of Size, Shape and Surface Functionalization on the Antibacterial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles
Effect of Size, Shape and Surface Functionalization on the Antibacterial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Open
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are the most investigated antibacterial agents against multidrug resistant (MDR) pathogens. They can lead to cellular death by means of different mechanisms, damaging several cell compartments, from the externa…
View article: "Come te la passi?" project: Cross sectional survey investigating Physical Activity and well-being of children and adolescents during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
"Come te la passi?" project: Cross sectional survey investigating Physical Activity and well-being of children and adolescents during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic Open
Background and Objective: The sars-cov-2 pandemic had a significant impact on the physical and general well-being of the youngest. In Italy, the population was forced to change habits, especially during the national lockdown that took plac…
View article: Increasing antidepressant consumption among adolescents and young adults following the covid-19 outbreak: Results from an interrupted time series analysis on the population of the emilia-romagna region, italy
Increasing antidepressant consumption among adolescents and young adults following the covid-19 outbreak: Results from an interrupted time series analysis on the population of the emilia-romagna region, italy Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…