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View article: Boosting Ion Transport Kinetics in Sulfolane‐Modified Aqueous Electrolytes for High‐Performance Zinc‐Ion Batteries with V₂C MXene Cathodes
Boosting Ion Transport Kinetics in Sulfolane‐Modified Aqueous Electrolytes for High‐Performance Zinc‐Ion Batteries with V₂C MXene Cathodes Open
The advancement of zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs) is propelled by their inherent safety, cost‐effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. This study investigates the role of sulfolane (SL), a polar aprotic solvent with a high dielectric co…
View article: Devitrite (Na<sub>2</sub>Ca<sub>3</sub>Si<sub>6</sub>O<sub>16</sub>) phase dominated nanostructured 45S5 bioactive glass: exploring its structural and biological properties
Devitrite (Na<sub>2</sub>Ca<sub>3</sub>Si<sub>6</sub>O<sub>16</sub>) phase dominated nanostructured 45S5 bioactive glass: exploring its structural and biological properties Open
This research study is primarily centred around calcination temperature and time influence on phase formation in bioactive glasses (BGs). In the present study, BG with a nominal composition of 45S5 was synthesized through the sol–gel proce…
View article: THE ADSORPTION OF RHODAMINE B DYE FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS VIA STATISTICAL OPTIMIZATION
THE ADSORPTION OF RHODAMINE B DYE FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS VIA STATISTICAL OPTIMIZATION Open
In batch adsorption experiments, the efficacy of utilizing palm tree flowers (PTF) to produce a bio-adsorbent that successfully eliminates the dangerous dye Rhodamine B (RhB) from aqueous environments was investigated. The experimental des…
View article: Possibilities and challenges of cathode materials for Zn-ion batteries
Possibilities and challenges of cathode materials for Zn-ion batteries Open
This thorough review explores the potential and obstacles related to cathode materials for zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs), providing insights into recent advancements, significant concerns, and prospective developments.
View article: Leveraging mesoporous silica nanomaterial for optimal immunotherapeutics against cancer
Leveraging mesoporous silica nanomaterial for optimal immunotherapeutics against cancer Open
View article: Twisted Bilayer Graphene: A Journey Through Recent Advances and Future Perspectives
Twisted Bilayer Graphene: A Journey Through Recent Advances and Future Perspectives Open
Twisted bilayer graphene (TBG) has emerged as a fascinating research frontier in condensed matter physics and materials science. This review article comprehensively overviews recent advances and future perspectives in studying TBG. The cha…
View article: Nano-hydroxyapatite/natural polymer composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering: a brief review of recent trend
Nano-hydroxyapatite/natural polymer composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering: a brief review of recent trend Open
View article: Investigation of the composition and morphology of raw materials from the Aral Sea region
Investigation of the composition and morphology of raw materials from the Aral Sea region Open
Clay and Clay-based minerals have fascinated attention because of their unique properties and a vast range of applications in innumerable industrial fields. In order to assess the potential applications, six different processed local kaoli…
View article: Structural and Lattice Dynamics Investigation of Double Luminescent Nanosized Hybrid Gd2o3
Structural and Lattice Dynamics Investigation of Double Luminescent Nanosized Hybrid Gd2o3 Open
View article: Probing the Effect of Phosphorus Amalgamation in Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Energy Storage Application
Probing the Effect of Phosphorus Amalgamation in Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Energy Storage Application Open
View article: Advancing healthcare applications: wearable sensors utilizing metal–organic frameworks
Advancing healthcare applications: wearable sensors utilizing metal–organic frameworks Open
Wearable sensors employing metal–organic frameworks revolutionize healthcare with precise monitoring, real-time data, and personalized treatment for improved well-being.
View article: An Enduring In vitro Wound Healing Phase Recipient by Bioactive Glass- Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites
An Enduring In vitro Wound Healing Phase Recipient by Bioactive Glass- Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites Open
Bioactive glass (BG) is intensely interested in soft tissue engineering because of its biocompatibility and bonding potential to increase fibroblast cell proliferation, growth factors, and granulation tissue development. The proposed BG wi…
View article: Drug infused Al2O3-bioactive glass coatings toward the cure of orthopedic infection
Drug infused Al2O3-bioactive glass coatings toward the cure of orthopedic infection Open
View article: [Retracted] Strategies of Bioceramics, Bioactive Glasses in Endodontics: Future Perspectives of Restorative Dentistry
[Retracted] Strategies of Bioceramics, Bioactive Glasses in Endodontics: Future Perspectives of Restorative Dentistry Open
Prevalently, there is a primary strategy to cure caries using restorative materials notably bioceramics. Existing synthetic materials stimulate natural tooth structure with acceptable interfacial bonding and esthetic and biomechanical qual…
View article: Scalable Approach to Fabricate Paper-Based Biomass Reduced Graphene Sensor for the Detection of Exhaled Diabetic Breath
Scalable Approach to Fabricate Paper-Based Biomass Reduced Graphene Sensor for the Detection of Exhaled Diabetic Breath Open
View article: New Insights for Consummate Diagnosis and Management of Oral Submucous Fibrosis Using Reactive and Reparative Fibrotic Parameter Derived Algorithm
New Insights for Consummate Diagnosis and Management of Oral Submucous Fibrosis Using Reactive and Reparative Fibrotic Parameter Derived Algorithm Open
Objective: Reproducibility of qualitative changes in histopathological diagnosis involving narrow variation is often challenging. This study aims to characterize the histological fibrotic events in detail so as to derive an in-depth multip…
View article: Paenibacillus dendritiformis DDS2: A new member to alkaline-thermophilic protease producers
Paenibacillus dendritiformis DDS2: A new member to alkaline-thermophilic protease producers Open
Aim: Most of the industrial processes require thermostable alkaline proteases.Thus, a search was initiated to isolate and characterize a bacterium which can produce thermostable alkaline protease.Methodology and results: Best higher titer …
View article: Challenges and Implementation of Environmental Management System
Challenges and Implementation of Environmental Management System Open
This research aims to evaluate the challenges and implementation of environmental management system. Especially the environment management system creating a new culture sustainability to awareness of society. Also the most important of the…
View article: Electrochemical Performance of Nitrogen-Doped TiO2 Nanotubes as Electrode Material for Supercapacitor and Li-Ion Battery
Electrochemical Performance of Nitrogen-Doped TiO2 Nanotubes as Electrode Material for Supercapacitor and Li-Ion Battery Open
Electrochemical anodized titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotubes are of immense significance as electrochemical energy storage devices owing to their fast electron transfer by reducing the diffusion path and paving way to fabricating binder-free…
View article: Sonochemistry-assisted fabrication of 1D-ZnSb2O6@2D-MoS2 nanostructures: A synergistic energy storage material for supercapacitors
Sonochemistry-assisted fabrication of 1D-ZnSb2O6@2D-MoS2 nanostructures: A synergistic energy storage material for supercapacitors Open
View article: Ultrasonication-assisted fabrication of hierarchical architectures of copper oxide/zinc antimonate nanocomposites based supercapacitor electrode materials
Ultrasonication-assisted fabrication of hierarchical architectures of copper oxide/zinc antimonate nanocomposites based supercapacitor electrode materials Open
In this work, a new nanohybrid consisting of copper oxide and zinc antimonate was designed using ultrasonication assisted homogenous magnetic stirring approach and investigated their performance as an electrode material for supercapacitors…
View article: Role of sintering temperature dependent crystallization of bioactive glasses on erythrocyte and cytocompatibility
Role of sintering temperature dependent crystallization of bioactive glasses on erythrocyte and cytocompatibility Open
Bioglass (BG) was prepared by sol-gel method and the role of sintering temperatures (600, 700 and 800?C) on crystalline phase changes, bioactivity, erythrocyte andMG-63 cell line compatibility was investigated. Increase in sintering temper…
View article: Correction: Compliments of confinements: substitution and dimension induced magnetic origin and band-bending mediated photocatalytic enhancements in Bi<sub>1−x</sub>Dy<sub>x</sub>FeO<sub>3</sub> particulate and fiber nanostructures
Correction: Compliments of confinements: substitution and dimension induced magnetic origin and band-bending mediated photocatalytic enhancements in Bi<sub>1−x</sub>Dy<sub>x</sub>FeO<sub>3</sub> particulate and fiber nanostructures Open
Correction for ‘Compliments of confinements: substitution and dimension induced magnetic origin and band-bending mediated photocatalytic enhancements in Bi1−xDyxFeO3 particulate and fiber nanostructures’ by…
View article: Role of interfacial charge transfer process in the graphene-ZnO-MoO3 core-shell nanoassemblies for efficient disinfection of industrial effluents
Role of interfacial charge transfer process in the graphene-ZnO-MoO3 core-shell nanoassemblies for efficient disinfection of industrial effluents Open
A combined wet chemical strategy was adopted to fabricate size controllable ZnO-MoO3 core-shell nanostructures by varying the surface potential in the reaction medium. The layered MoO3 was adsorbed on the surface of ZnO particles by electr…
View article: Amoebic Liver Abscess and Indigenous Alcoholic Beverages in the Tropics
Amoebic Liver Abscess and Indigenous Alcoholic Beverages in the Tropics Open
Amoebic liver abscess (ALA) seen commonly in the tropics is predominantly confined to adult males, especially those who consume locally brewed alcohol, although intestinal amoebiasis occurs in all age groups and in both genders. Whether th…
View article: Study on Body Mass Index, waist circumference and waist to height ratio of nursing officers working at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna
Study on Body Mass Index, waist circumference and waist to height ratio of nursing officers working at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna Open
Ceylon Medical Journal (CMJ) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published quarterly by the Sri Lanka Medical Association in the last week of March, June, September and December each year. The mission of the CMJ is to promote the scien…
View article: Quality of groundwater in Valikamam area, Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka
Quality of groundwater in Valikamam area, Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka Open
The Jaffna Peninsula depends largely on groundwater resources for domestic as well as agricultural purposes. On several instances, it was pointed out that the groundwater is deteriorating due to overuse and is polluted by excessive usage o…
View article: Toxicity of silver nanoparticles on fertilization success and early development of the marine polychaete Hydroides elegans (Haswell, 1883)
Toxicity of silver nanoparticles on fertilization success and early development of the marine polychaete Hydroides elegans (Haswell, 1883) Open
Background The silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are used in the production of numerous commercial and medical products and are found to have adverse effects on animals. The sessile marine polychaete worm, Hydroides elegans, was examined for th…
View article: Biopolymer mediated nanoparticles synthesized from <i>Adenia hondala</i> for enhanced tamoxifen drug delivery in breast cancer cell line
Biopolymer mediated nanoparticles synthesized from <i>Adenia hondala</i> for enhanced tamoxifen drug delivery in breast cancer cell line Open
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are an important class of nanomaterials, which have used as antimicrobial and disinfectant agents due to their detrimental effect on target cells. In the present study it was explored to deliver a novel tamoxif…
View article: Effect of Radiation on Physicochemical Properties of Peanuts
Effect of Radiation on Physicochemical Properties of Peanuts Open
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) belongs to legume family.Its oil prevents heart disease and lowers cholesterol.The peanut kernels are infected by the fungus Aspergillus due to poor storage conditions.So the groundnut oil extracted shows undesira…