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View article: Enhancing Magnetic Hyperthermia at the Cell Membrane by Anchoring 92R‐Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles to Low‐Endocytic CCR9 Surface Receptors
Enhancing Magnetic Hyperthermia at the Cell Membrane by Anchoring 92R‐Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles to Low‐Endocytic CCR9 Surface Receptors Open
Magnetic hyperthermia therapy (MHT) is a promising cancer treatment that has demonstrated efficacy in phase I and II clinical trials for glioblastoma and prostate cancer. MHT relies on heat generated by magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) when e…
View article: Copper‐Based Conductive Nanoinks: Scalable Synthesis via Continuous‐Flow Microwave‐Assisted Polyol Process
Copper‐Based Conductive Nanoinks: Scalable Synthesis via Continuous‐Flow Microwave‐Assisted Polyol Process Open
Metallic copper nanoparticles are a promising alternative to gold and silver in printed electronics due to their excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. However, their synthesis is often hindered by rapid oxidation and limited scala…
View article: Artificial Spider Silk Fibers with Embedded Magnetite Nanoparticles
Artificial Spider Silk Fibers with Embedded Magnetite Nanoparticles Open
The creation of protein‐based magnetic fibers is a strategic issue in the field of advanced biocompatible materials, particularly relevant for technological sectors such as soft robotics and smart medicine. Here, we endow artificial spider…
View article: Magnetic Dissipation in Ferrofluids
Magnetic Dissipation in Ferrofluids Open
Ferrofluids, composed of magnetic nanoparticles suspended in a non-magnetic carrier liquid, have attracted considerable attention since their discovery in the 1960s. Their combination of liquid and magnetic properties gives rise to complex…
View article: Insights into the formation of free radicals using metal ferrite nanocatalysts (MFe <sub>2</sub> O <sub>4</sub> , M = Fe, Mn, Zn, Co) prepared by a highly reproducible microwave-assisted polyol method
Insights into the formation of free radicals using metal ferrite nanocatalysts (MFe <sub>2</sub> O <sub>4</sub> , M = Fe, Mn, Zn, Co) prepared by a highly reproducible microwave-assisted polyol method Open
A microwave-assisted polyol method yielded metal ferrite nanocatalysts with >95% reproducibility. EPR analysis revealed that Mn promotes ˙OOH formation, Zn suppresses ROS formation via passivation, and acetate buffer masks radical detectio…
View article: Magnetic hyperthermia in focus: emerging non-cancer applications of magnetic nanoparticles
Magnetic hyperthermia in focus: emerging non-cancer applications of magnetic nanoparticles Open
Magnetic hyperthermia extends beyond oncology, harnessing nanoscale heat generation for advanced bioapplications, catalytic processes, and environmental technologies.
View article: Iron oxide nanospheres: dual functionality as MRI contrast agents and magnetic fluid hyperthermia therapeutics
Iron oxide nanospheres: dual functionality as MRI contrast agents and magnetic fluid hyperthermia therapeutics Open
Magnetic nanoparticles offer the possibility of combining diagnostic (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and therapeutic (Magnetic Fluid Hyperthermia) purposes within a single nano-object.
View article: Biocompatible Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Display Antiviral Activity Against Two Different Respiratory Viruses in Mice
Biocompatible Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Display Antiviral Activity Against Two Different Respiratory Viruses in Mice Open
This study highlights the antiviral activity of DMSA-IONP-10 against important human respiratory viruses.
View article: Correction: Mn-ferrite nanoparticles as promising magnetic tags for radiofrequency inductive detection and quantification in lateral flow assays
Correction: Mn-ferrite nanoparticles as promising magnetic tags for radiofrequency inductive detection and quantification in lateral flow assays Open
Correction for ‘Mn-ferrite nanoparticles as promising magnetic tags for radiofrequency inductive detection and quantification in lateral flow assays’ by Vanessa Pilati et al. , Nanoscale Adv. , 2024, 6 , 4247–4258, https://doi.org/10.1039/…
View article: Key factors influencing magnetic nanoparticle-based photothermal therapy: physicochemical properties, irradiation power, and particle concentration <i>in vitro</i>
Key factors influencing magnetic nanoparticle-based photothermal therapy: physicochemical properties, irradiation power, and particle concentration <i>in vitro</i> Open
The photothermal properties of a collection of magnetic nanoparticles were analyzed. One of these sets of particles was further tested in vitro triggering cell death after 10 minutes of laser exposure.
View article: Toward More Sustainable Magnetic Nanoparticle Synthesis Based on Microwave-Assisted Continuous-Flow Processes
Toward More Sustainable Magnetic Nanoparticle Synthesis Based on Microwave-Assisted Continuous-Flow Processes Open
This work examines the translation of a well-known production method for uniform single core magnetite nanoparticles based on the oxidative precipitation of FeSO4 in aqueous media into a continuous-flow process, which implements complete c…
View article: High-performance magnetic artificial silk fibers produced by a scalable and eco-friendly production method
High-performance magnetic artificial silk fibers produced by a scalable and eco-friendly production method Open
Flexible magnetic materials have great potential for biomedical and soft robotics applications, but they need to be mechanically robust. An extraordinary material from a mechanical point of view is spider silk. Recently, methods for produc…
View article: Analyzing sex imbalance in EGA and dbGaP biological databases: Recommendations for better practices
Analyzing sex imbalance in EGA and dbGaP biological databases: Recommendations for better practices Open
Precision medicine aims at tailoring treatments to individual patient's characteristics. In this regard, recognizing the significance of sex and gender becomes indispensable for meeting the distinct healthcare needs of diverse populations.…
View article: Reversible Alignment of Nanoparticles and Intracellular Vesicles During Magnetic Hyperthermia Experiments
Reversible Alignment of Nanoparticles and Intracellular Vesicles During Magnetic Hyperthermia Experiments Open
Heating magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) with AC (Alternating Current) magnetic fields has received significant attention in recent years, particularly for biomedical uses. However, most studies focus on characterizing the heat release, overl…
View article: Effect of precursor concentration, surfactant and temperature on the size, morphology and nanostructure of zero-valent iron nanocrystals synthesised by a polyol route
Effect of precursor concentration, surfactant and temperature on the size, morphology and nanostructure of zero-valent iron nanocrystals synthesised by a polyol route Open
Iron metal nanoparticles, due to their magnetic properties, reducing power and low toxicity, have numerous applications not only in groundwater and contaminated soil remediation but also in biomedicine as contrast agents in magnetic resona…
View article: Alternative Metallic Fillers for the Preparation of Conductive Nanoinks for Sustainable Electronics
Alternative Metallic Fillers for the Preparation of Conductive Nanoinks for Sustainable Electronics Open
The development of electronics with net zero carbon emissions through more efficient and environmentally friendly materials and processes is still a challenge. Here, alternative chemical synthesis routes of metal conductive nanoparticles, …
View article: Magnetic Harvesting and Degradation of Microplastics using Iron Oxide Nanoflowers prepared by a Scaled-up Procedure
Magnetic Harvesting and Degradation of Microplastics using Iron Oxide Nanoflowers prepared by a Scaled-up Procedure Open
Addressing the ecological risks and human health threats posed by emerging contaminants requires the development of reproducible and scalable materials and technologies. In this context, the performance of multicore flower-shaped nanoparti…
View article: Incidence of the Brownian Relaxation Process on the Magnetic Properties of Ferrofluids
Incidence of the Brownian Relaxation Process on the Magnetic Properties of Ferrofluids Open
Ferrofluids containing magnetic nanoparticles represent a special class of magnetic materials due to the added freedom of particle tumbling in the fluids. We studied this process, known as Brownian relaxation, and its effect on the magneti…
View article: Periodic table screening for enhanced positive contrast in MRI and in vivo uptake in glioblastoma
Periodic table screening for enhanced positive contrast in MRI and in vivo uptake in glioblastoma Open
The quest for nanomaterial-based imaging probes that can provide positive contrast in MRI is fueled by the necessity of developing novel diagnostic applications with potential for clinical translation that current gold standard probes cann…
View article: Mn-ferrite nanoparticles as promising magnetic tags for radiofrequency inductive detection and quantification in lateral flow assays
Mn-ferrite nanoparticles as promising magnetic tags for radiofrequency inductive detection and quantification in lateral flow assays Open
We investigated the inductive detection signal of Mn-ferrite nanoparticles and compared it to magnetite. Our results suggest that Mn-ferrites are promising nanolabels for detecting and quantifying analytes in magnetic lateral flow immunoas…
View article: Correction: Beyond Newton's law of cooling in evaluating magnetic hyperthermia performance: a device-independent procedure
Correction: Beyond Newton's law of cooling in evaluating magnetic hyperthermia performance: a device-independent procedure Open
Correction for ‘Beyond Newton's law of cooling in evaluating magnetic hyperthermia performance: a device-independent procedure’ by Sergiu Ruta et al. , Nanoscale Adv. , 2024, https://doi.org/10.1039/d4na00383g.
View article: Beyond Newton's law of cooling in evaluating magnetic hyperthermia performance: a device-independent procedure
Beyond Newton's law of cooling in evaluating magnetic hyperthermia performance: a device-independent procedure Open
Accurate knowledge of the heating performance of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) under AC magnetic fields is critical for the development of hyperthermia-mediated applications.
View article: Unveiling the crystal and magnetic texture of iron oxide nanoflowers
Unveiling the crystal and magnetic texture of iron oxide nanoflowers Open
The effective superparamagnetic behaviour in IONF is caused by the near demagnetized state driven by the high vorticity of the core moment texture at low magnetic fields.
View article: Periodic table screening for enhanced positive contrast in MRI and <i>in vivo</i> uptake in glioblastoma
Periodic table screening for enhanced positive contrast in MRI and <i>in vivo</i> uptake in glioblastoma Open
Exploration of the periodic table to find nanoparticles with the best positive contrast features in MRI led to improved magnetic resonance angiography and glioblastoma in vivo uptake.
View article: Periodic table screening for enhanced positive contrast in MRI and in vivo uptake in glioblastoma
Periodic table screening for enhanced positive contrast in MRI and in vivo uptake in glioblastoma Open
The quest for nanomaterial-based imaging probes that can provide positive contrast in MRI is fueled by the necessity of developing novel diagnostic applications with potential for clinical translation that current gold standard probes cann…
View article: Bottom up anatase monodisperse nanoparticles grown on sepiolite showing high thermal stability and optimal optical properties for self-cleaning applications
Bottom up anatase monodisperse nanoparticles grown on sepiolite showing high thermal stability and optimal optical properties for self-cleaning applications Open
Powder samples of anatase monodisperse nanoparticles (np's) have been in-situ synthesized from sepiolite microparticles doped with TiIV. The role of this clay is double, by one hand, it acts as a chemical reactor, and on the other hand, it…