Journal of Microencapsulation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 27
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Gadolinium
(Gd)
nanoparticles
hold
significant
promise
in
medical
theranostics
due
to
their
unique
properties.
This
review
outlines
the
synthesis,
characterisation,
and
applications
of
Gd
nanostructures
combating
microbial
threats
advancing
cancer
theragnostic
strategies.
Synthesis
methods
such
as
co-precipitation,
microemulsion,
laser
ablation
are
discussed,
alongside
TEM,
SEM,
magnetic
characterisation.
The
antimicrobial
efficacy
nanostructures,
potential
combination
therapy,
promising
anticancer
mechanisms
explored.
Biocompatibility,
toxicity,
regulatory
considerations
also
evaluated.
Challenges,
future
perspectives,
emerging
trends
nanostructure
research
highlighted,
emphasising
transformative
applications.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. e41636 - e41636
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Recently,
researchers
have
used
silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs)
coupled
with
humic
acid
(HA)
as
antimicrobial
agents.
Herein,
AgNPs
were
prepared
and
for
their
activities.
The
as-prepared
characterized
by
an
atomic
force
microscope
(AFM),
X-ray
powder
diffraction
(XRD),
zeta
potential,
sizer,
Fourier-transform
infrared
(FT-IR)
spectroscopy,
UV-VIS
spectrophotometer.
Moreover,
human
plasma,
varied
salt
concentrations,
pH
levels
stability
confirmation
using
a
antibacterial
activities
minimal
bactericidal
concentration
(MBC)
of
determined
disk
diffusion
broth
dilution
methods,
respectively,
against
identified
Staphylococcus
aureus,
Streptococcus
pyogene,
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
Escherichia
coli,
which
are
extracted
from
cow
dung.
AgNPs'
peak
in
the
UV-Vis
spectral
range
showed
maximal
absorption
at
415
nm.
displayed
distinctive
under
all
circumstances,
demonstrating
stability.
FT-IR
functional
groups
such
hydroxyl,
carboxylic
acids,
carbonyl,
ester,
ether
groups.
particles
face-centered
cubic
(FCC)
structure,
according
to
XRD.
had
spherical
shape,
high
negative
polydisperse
nature,
average
size
25.43
was
found
be
2.5
mg/mL,
MBC
AgNPs/HA
5
mg/mL.
result
indicated
that
as-synthesizedAgNPs/HA
more
effective
inhibiting
studied
microorganisms,
can
attributed
therapeutic
use
coated
acids.
Inorganics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 67 - 67
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Perovskite
materials
have
emerged
as
one
of
the
most
promising
classes
compounds
in
recent
years
due
to
their
unique
combination
electrical,
dielectric,
and
magnetic
properties,
which
make
them
ideal
candidates
for
a
wide
range
advanced
technological
applications.
This
comprehensive
review
explores
latest
developments
behavior
perovskites,
providing
an
in-depth
analysis
underlying
mechanisms
potential
improving
device
performance.
The
covers
fundamental
aspects
charge
transport,
polarization,
interactions
perovskite
structures
including
impact
crystal
symmetry,
ion
migration,
external
stimuli
on
properties.
Moreover,
it
highlights
various
strategies
used
tailor
these
properties
through
compositional
engineering,
doping,
structural
modifications,
resulting
enhanced
efficiency,
stability,
multifunctionality
applications
such
photovoltaics,
capacitors,
dielectric
resonators,
spintronic
devices.
Additionally,
paper
addresses
challenges
associated
with
practical
implementation
stability
issues
under
harsh
environmental
conditions
scalability
industrial
concludes
outlook
future
directions,
emphasizing
need
further
research
overcome
unlock
full
next-generation
electronics,
energy
storage,
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 20, 2025
A
novel
foldable
model
is
used
for
extending
the
constitutive
relations
of
a
cylindrical
pressure
vessel
composed
copper
matrix
cylinders
reinforced
with
three-dimensional
nanofillers
named
as
graphene
origami.
Deformability
accounted
based
on
shear
deformable
kinematic
using
first
order
deformation
theory.
The
overall
material
characteristics
are
evaluated
Halpin–Tsai
micromechanical
models
and
rule
mixture.
governing
equations
derived
virtual
work
principle.
Nanofiller
dependent
results
obtained
analytical
method.
show
an
enhancement
in
stress
components
foldability
parameter
thermal
loads
well
decrease
volume
fraction.
