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View article: Polyaniline-based hierarchical heterostructures for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants for water treatment – A critical review
Polyaniline-based hierarchical heterostructures for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants for water treatment – A critical review Open
Conjugated polymers (CPs) have opened new avenues for green technologies. It is widely used as an alternative candidate for most active materials of E-textiles, offering promising ways in industrial sheet fabrication, which has been employ…
View article: Predicting binding strength and dissociation kinetics of HIV-1 protease inhibitors Ritonavir, XK-263, and AHA-001 by molecular simulations
Predicting binding strength and dissociation kinetics of HIV-1 protease inhibitors Ritonavir, XK-263, and AHA-001 by molecular simulations Open
Protein-ligand interactions are essential in developing new drugs for targeted drug delivery. Ritonavir, XK263, and AHA001 are inhibitors that can bind to Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) protease to disrupt its enzymatic activity. H…
View article: Comparison of Efficacy of Azithromycin with Ciprofloxacin in the Treatment of Uncomplicated Enteric Fever in Children
Comparison of Efficacy of Azithromycin with Ciprofloxacin in the Treatment of Uncomplicated Enteric Fever in Children Open
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of azithromycin to ciprofloxacin in the management of uncomplicated enteric fever in children between 6-12 years of age in the paediatrics department of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Gener…
View article: ZnO Nanoparticles as a Catalyst for Water Purification
ZnO Nanoparticles as a Catalyst for Water Purification Open
The organic pollutants in industrial water require an effective and environment friendly approach to degrade. The major concern of textile industry is the synthetic dyes. Dyes are carcinogenic persistent organic pollutants and pose a huge …
View article: Effective Surface Washing of All Inorganic Perovskite Nanocrystals to Enhance Optoelectronic Properties
Effective Surface Washing of All Inorganic Perovskite Nanocrystals to Enhance Optoelectronic Properties Open
All inorganic perovskite colloidal nano crystals are an emerging class of optoelectronic materials. However, their colloidal and structural stability during isolation and washing are major hurdles for their commercial application. Their in…
View article: Graphene oxide incorporation in Ag-doped ZnO nanocomposite as efficient electron extraction material for planar perovskite solar cells
Graphene oxide incorporation in Ag-doped ZnO nanocomposite as efficient electron extraction material for planar perovskite solar cells Open
The hybrid metal halide perovskite solar cells have emerged as potential contenders in the photovoltaic market owing to their exceptional optoelectronic properties. Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a reasonable option for an electron extraction layer (…
View article: Editorial: Cell and therapeutic delivery using injectable hydrogels for tissue engineering applications
Editorial: Cell and therapeutic delivery using injectable hydrogels for tissue engineering applications Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol., 22 March 2023Sec. Biomaterials Volume 11 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2023.1170933
View article: Synthesis and Characterization of Cobalt-Doped Ferrites for Biomedical Applications
Synthesis and Characterization of Cobalt-Doped Ferrites for Biomedical Applications Open
Novel materials for biomedical applications are in critical need of time. In the present work, the antibacterial properties of Co1-x Ni x Mg x Fe2O4 nanoparticles (NPs) are assessed by the disc diffusion method for the common pathogen, tha…
View article: Improved Electrical Properties of Strontium Hexaferrite Nanoparticles by Co<sup>2+</sup> Substitutions
Improved Electrical Properties of Strontium Hexaferrite Nanoparticles by Co<sup>2+</sup> Substitutions Open
In this work, the sol-gel route was employed to synthesize a series of Co2+-substituted strontium hexaferrite nanoparticles (Sr1-x Co x Fe12O19, x = 0.0-0.50) to study the effect of cobalt ions doping on the magnetic, electrical, and struc…
View article: Design of Multilayered 2D Nanomaterial Composite Structures for EMI Shielding Analysis
Design of Multilayered 2D Nanomaterial Composite Structures for EMI Shielding Analysis Open
It is still very challenging to effectively design nanocomposite microstructures with significantly improved electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness (EMI SE). Herein, we developed a facile method for fabrication of molybdenum …
View article: Nano-architectured cobalt selenide spheres anchored on graphene oxide sheets for sodium ion battery anode
Nano-architectured cobalt selenide spheres anchored on graphene oxide sheets for sodium ion battery anode Open
Aimed at commercializing the technology of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), researchers have been trying to produce electrode materials with optimally high charge storage capacity, superior rate capability, extended life, and cost-effective co…
View article: MOF-Derived AlCuSe<sub>2</sub> Embedded in a Carbon Matrix for an Economical Anode of Lithium-Ion Battery
MOF-Derived AlCuSe<sub>2</sub> Embedded in a Carbon Matrix for an Economical Anode of Lithium-Ion Battery Open
Binary metal chalcogenides (TMCs) have emerged as a potential candidate for lithium-ion batteries due to their availability, abundance, chemical properties, and high theoretical capacities. Despite these characteristics, they suffer from s…
View article: Cellulose acetate based sustainable nanostructured membranes for environmental remediation
Cellulose acetate based sustainable nanostructured membranes for environmental remediation Open
Membrane-based gas separation has a great potential for reducing environmentally hazardous carbon dioxide (CO2) gas. The polymeric membranes developed for CO2 capturing have some limitations in their selectivity and permeability. There is …
View article: The Potential Effect of Annealing Mesostructured Titanium Dioxide Electrode in a Closed Box Furnace on the Concentration of Lead (II) Iodide Solution Required for Optimal Performance of Mesoscopic Perovskite Solar Cells
The Potential Effect of Annealing Mesostructured Titanium Dioxide Electrode in a Closed Box Furnace on the Concentration of Lead (II) Iodide Solution Required for Optimal Performance of Mesoscopic Perovskite Solar Cells Open
Highly reproducible mesoscopic perovskite solar cells (PSCs) can be fabricated using two-step sequential deposition of organo-lead halide (perovskite) active layer. However, differences in the processing conditions of individual layers whi…
View article: Systematic Investigation of Structural, Morphological, Thermal, Optoelectronic, and Magnetic Properties of High-Purity Hematite/Magnetite Nanoparticles for Optoelectronics
Systematic Investigation of Structural, Morphological, Thermal, Optoelectronic, and Magnetic Properties of High-Purity Hematite/Magnetite Nanoparticles for Optoelectronics Open
Iron oxide nanoparticles, especially hematite (α-Fe2O3) and magnetite (Fe3O4) have attained substantial research interest in various applications of green and sustainable energy harnessing owing to their exceptional opto-magneto-electrical…
View article: Controlling the Wettability of ZnO Thin Films by Spray Pyrolysis for Photocatalytic Applications
Controlling the Wettability of ZnO Thin Films by Spray Pyrolysis for Photocatalytic Applications Open
Herein, we synthesized the zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films (TFs) deposited on glass substrates via spray pyrolysis (SP) to prepare self-cleaning glass. Various process parameters were used to optimize photocatalytic performance. Substrates wer…
View article: Aluminum Doping Effects on Interface Depletion Width of Low Temperature Processed ZnO Electron Transport Layer-Based Perovskite Solar Cells
Aluminum Doping Effects on Interface Depletion Width of Low Temperature Processed ZnO Electron Transport Layer-Based Perovskite Solar Cells Open
Rapid improvement in efficiency and stabilities of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) is an indication of its prime role for future energy demands. Various research has been carried out to improve efficiency including reducing the exciton recom…
View article: Investigating the Effect of Dwell Time on the Physical Properties of Nano-sized Tin dioxide (SnO2) Prepared Through a Continuous Microwave Flow Process
Investigating the Effect of Dwell Time on the Physical Properties of Nano-sized Tin dioxide (SnO2) Prepared Through a Continuous Microwave Flow Process Open
Tin dioxide (SnO2) is a well-known catalytic material used to catalyze different organic dyes and gas sensors. Similarly, it is also considered a good sensing and optoelectronic material. In this work, SnO2 has been synthesized using a mic…
View article: Facile synthesis of iron nickel cobalt ternary oxide (FNCO) mesoporous nanowires as electrode material for supercapacitor application
Facile synthesis of iron nickel cobalt ternary oxide (FNCO) mesoporous nanowires as electrode material for supercapacitor application Open
Transition Metal Oxides have drawn significant attention due to their reversible chemical redox reaction and long-life stability. Inexorable agglomeration and shrinkage/expansion of transition metal oxides in the nanosize regime have a not…
View article: In Situ Synthesis of a Polyaniline/ Fe–Ni Codoped Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Composite for the Electrode Material of Supercapacitors with Improved Cyclic Stability
In Situ Synthesis of a Polyaniline/ Fe–Ni Codoped Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Composite for the Electrode Material of Supercapacitors with Improved Cyclic Stability Open
[Image: see text] Conductive polymers have become a remarkable candidate for electrode materials of supercapacitors. Polyaniline (PANI) is the most promising contender for supercapacitors because of its easy method of synthesis, low cost, …
View article: [(C<sub>8</sub>H<sub>17</sub>)<sub>4</sub>N]<sub>4</sub>[SiW<sub>12</sub>O<sub>40</sub>] (TASiW‐12)‐Modified SnO<sub>2</sub> Electron Transport Layer for Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells
[(C<sub>8</sub>H<sub>17</sub>)<sub>4</sub>N]<sub>4</sub>[SiW<sub>12</sub>O<sub>40</sub>] (TASiW‐12)‐Modified SnO<sub>2</sub> Electron Transport Layer for Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells Open
Recently, the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has been developed to exceed 25%, and charge transport layer optimization is a promising strategy for further efficiency improvement in PSCs. Herein, a supram…
View article: 3D Hierarchically Mesoporous Zinc-Nickel-Cobalt Ternary Oxide (Zn0.6Ni0.8Co1.6O4) Nanowires for High-Performance Asymmetric Supercapacitors
3D Hierarchically Mesoporous Zinc-Nickel-Cobalt Ternary Oxide (Zn0.6Ni0.8Co1.6O4) Nanowires for High-Performance Asymmetric Supercapacitors Open
Increased efforts have been devoted recently to develop high-energy-density supercapacitors (SC) without renouncing their power efficiency. Herein, a hierarchically mesoporous nanostructure of zinc-nickel-cobalt oxide (ZNCO) nanowires (NWs…
View article: Carbon Fibers Embedded With Iron Selenide (Fe3Se4) as Anode for High-Performance Sodium and Potassium Ion Batteries
Carbon Fibers Embedded With Iron Selenide (Fe3Se4) as Anode for High-Performance Sodium and Potassium Ion Batteries Open
The development of sodium and potassium ion batteries (SIBs/KIBs) has seen tremendous growth in recent years due to their promising properties as a potential replacement for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Here, we report ultrafine iron sele…
View article: Graphene-ferrites interaction for enhanced EMI shielding effectiveness of hybrid polymer composites
Graphene-ferrites interaction for enhanced EMI shielding effectiveness of hybrid polymer composites Open
Hybrid polymer composites based on poly vinylidene fluoride (PVDF) matrix are fabricated by dispersion of few layered graphene (FLG) and nickel spinal ferrites (NSF) for improving EMI shielding effectiveness. The FLG loading is kept consta…
View article: EMI shielding properties of polymer blends with inclusion of graphene nano platelets
EMI shielding properties of polymer blends with inclusion of graphene nano platelets Open
Polymer blends of poly vinyle chloride (PVC) and polyaniline (PANI) with the inclusion of graphene nano platelets (GNP) are fabricated to enhance the EMI shielding effectiveness. The initial assessment with cyclic voltammetry has shown imp…