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583 articles for “Nano”
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A review on Biochar and its Nanocomposites for Removal of Toxics from Wastewater
Abstract: Biochar is a carbon-rich material formed by the thermochemical conversion of biomass under oxygen-limited circumstances, providing a long-term solution for waste valorisation and environmental management. Because of its high stability, surface functional groups, and porous structure, biochar has been used extensively in pollutant adsorption, carbon sequestration, and soil amendment. Recent developments have produced biochar nanocomposites, in which the physicochemical properties of biochar are improved by engineering or combining it with …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 15–29 Read article
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Fungal-Mediated Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Fusarium Oxysporum and Their Antimicrobial Evaluation
Abstract: Nanotechnology has shown significant antimicrobial properties in the form of metal nanoparticles like silver, copper, and zinc. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are biosynthesized from the fungus Fusarium oxysporum, isolated from infected ginger, which has antibacterial and antifungal properties. The synthesized AgNPs are reddish brown and have a maximum absorbance of 451 nm. The functional groups of AgNPs are investigated using FTIR analysis. SEM-EDX Shows Shape of Particle Spherical-Rod, Size from 6.13 …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Exploring the Role of Nanotechnology in Battlefield Welfare: A Comprehensive Study Review
Abstract: The increasing interest in nanotechnology and its diverse applications has resulted in significant advancements across multiple fields, including medicine, materials science, and energy. The study encapsulated in the review titled “Exploring the Role of Nanotechnology in Battlefield Welfare: A Comprehensive Study Review” offers a timely and essential discussion on how these innovations can transform battlefield conditions and enhance the welfare of military personnel. The review is comprehensive, weaving together a …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 43–53 Read article
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Influence of Compatibilizers on the Morphology, Mechanical, Thermal andRheological Properties of Polypropylene/Organomuscovite Nanocomposites
Abstract: In this study, the effects of two different compatibilizer types-maleated polypropylene and hexamethylenediamine modified maleated polypropylene-on the characteristics of a polypropylene/maleated polypropylene/organo-muscovite clay nanocomposite were investigated. By combining polypropylene with three different levels of organo-muscovite clay content, two distinct compatibilizers were used to make the nanocomposites, each with a fixed amount of 10 weight percent. The compatibilizer's effects on the morphological, mechanical, thermal, and rheological characteristics of nanocomposites were then …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Plant Extract
Abstract: In recent years, research in nanotechnology deals with the development of environmental-friendly processes for the synthesis of stable nanoparticles, possessing well-defined shapes, and controlled narrow sizes. Additionally, due to a vast demand for precious metals (like silver) in the fields such as electronics and catalysis, recovery of silver from both primary and secondary sources is of most significance. Biological recovery of precious metals with the formation of their nanoparticles is …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Nano Composite based on Agro-Industrial waste and removal of pollutants from Waste Water
Abstract: India’s economy is largely dependent on Agriculture. A lot of agricultural waste is generated and most of the waste is burnt by the farmers in India, due to which economy is lost as well as environmental problem is created.In this study an effort has been made on green synthesis of nano-composites using agricultural waste like bagasee,rice husk and industrial waste like flyash material. Nano-technology is is being used in almost …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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Seaweeds nanoparticles for wastewater treatment
Abstract: Wastewater comprises of organic, biological and inorganic pollutants. By 2020, the world’s population is expected to reach 7.9 billion further, leading to severe water scarcity. Water purification by nanotechnology can be a possible approach as it can eliminate contaminants and help in the recycling process of nanoparticles to control the economy of water treatment technology. Nanotechnology is one of the major fields of modern research which has escalated over the …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Nanofluids for the Synthesis of Solar Thermal Energy
Abstract: The use of Al2O3-Water nano-fluids in a solar flat plate collector to increase solar energy collection and conversion is examined in this research (SFPC). Both experimental and theoretical analysis is done to determine how effective a solar flat plate collectors is while using water as the fluid medium. Al2O3- Water nanofluid was chosen as the fluid medium to increase the SFPC's capacity for solar energy collecting and conversion. A few …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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Application of Solar Nano-photocatalysis in the Pretreatment of Reverse Osmosis Seawater Desalination
Abstract: The reverse osmosis membrane is very sensitive to contaminations present in seawater which makes the pre-treatment step very important to ensure maximum efficiency of the RO process. The photocatalysis can be used to replace the conventional chemical pretreatment process. Semiconductors photocatalysts are used to oxidize contaminated seawater. It can decompose organic matter into smaller compound and low poisonousness inorganic matter thereby increase life span of RO membrane. This research aims …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Porous Silicon and its Nanoparticles: A Theoretical Study
Abstract: It is very simple and cost consuming technique of fabrication of porous silicon film over silicon substrate and synthesizing the porous silicon and silicon nanoparticles. The etch reactions in RIVPSE process forms the porous structures without need of complex and expensive equipments. The luminescent porous film can be fabricated using this sample technique with any cost effecting methods such as extra energy excitation like plasma or ultraviolet photon and additional …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Two-dimensional MoS2 Nanosheets: Preparation and Characterization
Abstract: The amazing properties and useful applications of graphene in the field of sensors, electronics and material science opens a new challenges to other two dimensional semiconductor materials. Specially due to extraordinary electronic, mechanical and optical properties, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is attracting huge interest in several applications. Single layer MoS2 with direct band gap shows better semiconductor behavior such as photoluminescence, makes them more acceptable in optoelectronic applications in comparison with …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Studies on the Electrical Characteristics of Single-Heterojunction GaN based HEMTs with AlGaN Nano-Layer of 21 nm
Abstract: In this work, we have studied the electrical characteristics of single-heterojunction AlGaN/GaN high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs). The effects of drain voltage and gate voltage on variations of drain current have studied on the basis of simulated HEMT structures. Also, we have studied the effects of aluminium mole fraction, gate length and doping concentration on variations of drain current based on the simulated HEMT structures. This present work will be …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 26–38 Read article
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APPLICATION OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN RENEWABLE ENERGY
Abstract: Nanotechnology is the ability to observe and control individual atoms and molecules. This technology is one of the most powerful engines of innovation – every day this technology is been incorporated into various fields of science where it increases the efficiency and durability of the products. With the use of Nanotechnology, breakthrough solutions to the real world problems have been found. Nanotechnology has a huge potential in enhancing the efficiency …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Short Report on the Passive Microfluidic Flow of Ethanol towards Nanofluidics in Nanotechnology
Abstract: In this experimental work, a single gradual expansion microchannel is fabricated by polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) as polymeric material using author’s own hands-on in the maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography, and direct bonding technique. Dyed ethanol is prepared as working liquid. A CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second is used by author to record the surface-driven microfluidic flow of dyed ethanol in the …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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A Review on Modified TiO2 Nanostructured Materials in DSSC
Abstract: Dye sensitized solar cells DSSCs emerged as a new class of low cost energy conversion devices with simple manufacturing procedures and environmentally friendly character.TiO2 controls the light harvesting and confinement properties of the cell, in addition to preventing charge recombination and promoting charge transport toward the anode. These last two parameters are major factors in determining the charge collection efficiency. The particle size and shape, crystallinity, surface morphology and chemistry …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–21 Read article
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OPTIMIZING MAGNETIC BEHAVIOR OF NANO-CRYSTALLINE CO2CrAl TYPE HEUSLER ALLOY POWDER USING RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY
Abstract: In the present work, Co2CrAl heusler alloy powder prepared successfully from premix basic powders of Cobalt (Co), Chromium (Cr) and Aluminium (Al) in stoichiometric of 60Co-26Cr-14Al (weight %) by novelistic mechano-chemical route. Mgnetic properties of mechanically alloyed powders were characterized by vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). The performed experiment has been designed on the basis of 2 factor 5 level response surface methodology. Experimental results were used to develop a mathematical …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Trichoderma Based Synthesis of Silver Oxide Nanoparticles, Their Characterization and Assessment of Antifungal Activity
Abstract: The fungal spore suspension of Trichoderma harzianum was used for the preparation of AgO nanoparticles. T. harzianum spore suspension acts as reducing and stabilizing agent for the fabrication of nanoparticles. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-analysis (EDAX) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The AgO nanoparticles were circular in shape with average diameter 10-20 nm. The AgO nanoparticles showed promising antifungal …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Synthesis of Silica Nanoparticles using Sodium Silicate Solution by Sol Gel Method
Abstract: The most commonly used route for synthesizing silica nanoparticles is sol-gel method due to its ability to produce monodispersed with narrow-size distribution nanoparticles at mild conditions. Recent advances in the sol-gel process for synthesis of monodispersed, narrow-size distribution nanoparticles have boosted the development of silica-polymer nanocomposites significantly. The focus of this research is on the synthesis of silica nanoparticles, size-dependent property characterization, and surface modification for the creation of homogenous …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 28–31 Read article
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Review on Gold Nanoparticles and Their Applications
Abstract: Gold nanoparticles are attention because of the outstanding properties (e.g., size and shape depending optical, electrical, and magnetic properties) which can be included into antimicrobial applications, biosensor materials, composite fibers, cryogenic superconducting materials, cosmetic products, and electronic components The properties of Au NPs are different from their bulk form due to the increased surface-to volume ratio determined by the assembly of the Au NPs and the inter-particle interaction. This review …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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Sonochemical Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles:Process Fundamentals, Scale-Up Challenges, andIndustrial Opportunities
Abstract: The sonochemical synthesis of copper nanoparticles (Cu NPs) has emerged as a powerful and widely investigated strategy in nanomaterials research, owing to the unique physicochemical conditions generated during ultrasonic irradiation. Acoustic cavitation induced by sonication produces transient microenvironments characterized by extremely high local temperatures, pressures, and rapid cooling rates, which collectively enable efficient reduction of copper precursors into nanoscale particles. These conditions cannot be easily achieved through conventional synthetic routes, …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 37–43 Read article