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Piezo‐Coupling Effects in Smart Polymers: Toward Ultrasensitive Sensing and Biomedical Applications

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Piezo‐coupling effects are the foundational factors for the development of multifunctional and self‐powered platforms. Central to this advancement is the use of stimuli‐responsive smart polymers, which offer mechanical flexibility, biocompatibility, and simplified structural complexity with improved sensitivity and energy efficiency.
Duc Khanh Tran, Tuan Sang Tran, Thanh‐An Truong, Trung‐Hieu Vu, That Buu Ton, Dzung Viet Dao, Van Thanh Dau   +6 more
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Unveiling the Uncharted Potential of 2D Materials in Li/Na–S Batteries: A Paradigm Shift From Graphene

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This review explores emerging 2D materials beyond graphene, including graphdiyne, phosphorene, borophene, siloxene, MBene, antimonene, and germanene for Li/Na–S batteries. It analyzes their roles as sulfur hosts, metallic anode protectors, separators, and electrolyte fillers, emphasizing polysulfide suppression, dendrite inhibition, and interfacial ...
Naveen Kumar T. R, Xuebing Zhu, Yao‐Jie Lei, Lei Zhang, Hua Kun Liu, Weihong Lai, Guoxiu Wang, Yun‐Xiao Wang   +7 more
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Interaction of TiO2 and ZnO NPs with human skin cells [PDF]

, 2019
Nanotoxicology encompasses the study of the toxicity of nanoparticles (NPs) in order to better understand the adverse effects of NPs on human health and evaluate the health risks associated with the use of NPs. With the influx of large numbers of nanomaterials in many applications such as cosmetics, paints, and medicine, nanotechnology has been gaining
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Thermodynamics and Kinetics in Host Design for Dendrite‐Free Zinc Metal Anodes

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This review comprehensively summarizes recent advances in host design strategies for high‐performance zinc metal anodes, and deeply elucidates their thermodynamic and kinetic design principles from the perspective of surface modification, interface engineering, and spatial confinement.
Peng Xiao Sun, Quanwei Ma, Yangyang Liu, Longhai Zhang, Rui Wang, Yu‐Hui Zhu, Tengfei Zhou, Sen Xin, Le Yu, Chaofeng Zhang   +9 more
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Effects of ZnO-NPs Treatments on Fruit Characteristics of Capsicum

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science
To evaluate the effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) treatments: applied via seed treatment and foliar spray; on post-harvest quality attributes of capsicum fruits, including texture score, specific gravity, maximum penetration and shearing force, cuticle thickness, moisture content, shelf life, and capsaicin content. A two-year pot experiment
Gitika Bhardwaj, Anjali Chauhan
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From Flexible to Conformable Pressure Sensors: Mechanisms, Materials, and Biomedical Applications

Advanced Electronic Materials, EarlyView.
This review highlights recent progress, challenges and future opportunities in pressure sensing for advanced biomedical applications. We summarize key transduction mechanisms and emerging material strategies, discuss representative wearable and implantable applications for continuous physiological monitoring and provide a focused perspective on barrier
Rishabh B. Mishra, Andrea Ottomaniello, Virgilio Mattoli   +2 more
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Effect of zinc oxide or selenium nanoparticles on body weight, growth related genes and physiology in Baladi goats

Scientific Reports
Enhancing meat production is essential to meet the rising global demand for animal protein, improve food security, and support sustainable agriculture. This study evaluated the effects of zinc oxide (ZnO) and selenium (Se), each administered individually
Ibrahim M. Farag, Wael M. Aboulthana, Shimaa M. Ali, Mohamed I. El Sabry, Mahmoud Y. Mohamed, Mahmoud E. Abd El-Aziz, Mariam G. Eshak, Wagdy K. B. Khalil, Hayam Mansour   +8 more
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Ecological Risks of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Early Life Stages of Obscure Puffer (Takifugu obscurus)

Toxics
Nanoparticles of zinc oxide (ZnO NPs) are extensively used in various applications, and their widespread use leads to their environmental presence, particularly in wastewater treatment plant effluents, rivers, and soil.
Shengkai Tang, Jun Wang, Xuexia Zhu, Dongdong Shen   +3 more
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ZnO Nanowires for Ultraviolet Detection: Recent Developments, Challenges, and Future Outlook

Advanced Electronic Materials, EarlyView.
This work provides a comprehensive review of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanowires for high‐performance ultraviolet (UV) photodetection. By analyzing unique device physics and various detector architectures, it unveils strategies to overcome current performance limitations regarding speed and sensitivity.
Ala K. Jehad, Salih Alper Akalin, Mustafa Erol, Yavuz Ozturk, Metin Yurddaskal   +4 more
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The use of unirradiated and γ-irradiated zinc oxide nanoparticles as a preservative in cosmetic preparations

International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2017
Alaa El-Dien MS Hosny,1 Mona T Kashef,1 Hadeer A Taher,2 Zeinab E El-Bazza2 1Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt; 2Department of Drug Radiation Research, National Center for Radiation Research ...
Hosny AE, Kashef MT, Taher HA, El-Bazza ZE   +3 more
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