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The first evidence of accumulation and avoidance behavior of macroinvertebrates in a forest soil spiked with human-made iron nanoparticles: A field experiment

open access: yesHeliyon, 2020
Both earthworms and terrestrial isopods have been used to evaluate the quality of contaminated soil by NPs. However, most experiments have been conducted in the laboratory and under greenhouse conditions.
Pérez-Hernández Hermes   +7 more
doaj  

Glutathione and Laccase Dual‐Responsive Lignin Nanocarriers Inspired by Host‐Pathogen Interactions for Fungicide Delivery

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Discover bio‐inspired fungicide‐loaded lignin nanocarriers that mimic host‐pathogen interactions, unleashing targeted fungicide release in response to glutathione and laccase. These innovative biobased nanocarriers promise superior crop protection, with increased photostability, enhanced foliar retention, and enabling bidirectional translocation for a ...
Wenlong Liang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing the Photocatalytic Performance of Carbon Nitrides Through Controlled Local Structure Modification

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This work utilizes poly(heptazine imides) as a model system to demonstrate how fine‐tuning the crystal structure influences the photocatalytic properties of layered carbon nitrides in the hydrogen evolution reaction. In particular, the nature of rotational defects and the hydration shell of cations are key contributors to enhanced hydrogen evolution ...
Diana V. Piankova   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effective Teaching and Learning of Agricultural Science for Food Security and National Sustainability

open access: yes, 2013
Agro-economy-based nations rarely experience food insecurity. Such nations have already set machinery in motion towards achieving one of the Millennium Development Goals MDGs, which emphasizes on eradicating extreme poverty and hunger.
M. Modebelu, G. M. Nwakpadolu
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Recent Applications of Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles in Gene Therapy

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
The review summarizes the synthesis of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) with modifiable surface properties, functionalization strategies, mechanism of therapeutic payload release, and current applications in gene therapy, focusing on their capabilities in the targeted delivery of therapeutic nucleic acids, CRISPR‐Cas systems, and other genetic ...
Tamanna Binte Huq   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Covalent Binding of Dexamethasone to Polyimide Improves Biocompatibility of Neural Implantable Devices

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
The covalent binding of dexamethasone to the surface of polyimide represents the electrically inert part of implantable intraneural devices. This ensures a sustained release of the drug for 9 weeks. In vitro and in vivo tests confirm the reduction of the foreign body reactions and the improved biocompatibility of dexamethasone functionalized polyimide.
Giulia Turrin   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advanced Oral Delivery Systems for Nutraceuticals

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Emerging delivery technologies are explored to overcome barriers to oral nutraceutical absorption. Traditional carriers are compared with novel platforms including biodegradable polymers, MOFs, MPNs, and 3D printing. These systems enhance bioavailability, control release, and enable personalized nutrition.
Xin Yang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Direct Surface Modification of the Epidermis Using Mussel‐Inspired Polydopamine with Multiple Anti‐Biofouling Functions

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Surface modification using mussel‐derived polydopamine (PDA) is a versatile and robust biocompatible strategy that enables direct application to various epidermal surfaces, regardless of their morphological complexity or surface characteristics. The PDA‐coated epidermis exhibits multiple anti‐biofouling functionalities, including antibacterial and anti‐
Su Eon Lee   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

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