Alexandria Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
85, P. 300 - 306
Published: Nov. 23, 2023
Titanium
matrix
composites
(TMCs)
offer
superior
specific
mechanical
properties
compared
to
monolithic
alloys.
However,
the
complex
interdependent
effects
of
composition
and
processing
on
resulting
microstructure
make
experimental
determination
optimal
TMC
formulations
challenging.
This
work
explored
a
materials
informatics
approach
integrating
machine
learning
(ML)
modeling
with
targeted
fabrication
characterization
for
accelerated
data-driven
design
TMCs.
A
dataset
368
data
points
composition,
method
various
TMCs
was
compiled
from
literature.
Five
ML
regression
algorithms
were
implemented
predict
density,
hardness
strength
composition-processing
features.
Among
models,
random
forest
achieved
highest
accuracy
R2
scores
above
0.93
low
errors.
Fabrication
Ti-6Al-4
V/SiC
using
ML-guided
parameters
showed
excellent
agreement
between
predicted
experimentally
measured
properties.
The
models
outperformed
conventional
empirical
predictions
by
structure-property
linkages
data.
integrated
computational-experimental
framework
can
guide
rapid
identification
property-optimized
reducing
trial-and-error.
Further
should
focus
physics-based
feature
engineering
active
learning.
demonstrated
here
shows
promise
accelerating
development
high-performance
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(31), P. 20001 - 20026
Published: July 17, 2024
Medical
mineralogy
explores
the
interactions
between
natural
minerals
and
living
organisms
such
as
cells,
tissues,
organs
develops
therapeutic
diagnostic
applications
in
drug
delivery,
medical
devices,
healthcare
materials.
Many
(especially
clays)
have
been
recognized
for
pharmacological
activities
potential.
Halloysite
clay
(Chinese
medicine
name:
Chishizhi),
manifested
one-dimensional
aluminum
silicate
nanotubes
(halloysite
nanotubes,
HNTs),
has
gained
hemostasis,
wound
repair,
gastrointestinal
diseases,
tissue
engineering,
detection
sensing,
cosmetics,
daily
chemicals
formulations.
Various
biomedical
of
HNTs
are
derived
from
hollow
tubular
structures,
high
mechanical
strength,
good
biocompatibility,
bioactivity,
unique
surface
characteristics.
This
nanomaterial
is
safe,
abundantly
available,
may
be
processed
with
environmentally
safe
green
chemistry
methods.
review
describes
structure
physicochemical
properties
relative
to
bioactivity.
We
discuss
area,
porosity
defects,
hydrophilicity,
heterogeneity
charge
external
internal
surfaces,
well
biosafety.
The
paper
provides
comprehensive
guidance
development
this
tubule
nanoclay
its
advanced
clinical
diagnosis
therapy.
Results in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20, P. 101533 - 101533
Published: Oct. 21, 2023
Ionic
liquid-based
electrochemical
biosensors
have
recently
surged
to
prominence
as
an
intriguing
technology
with
transformative
potential
for
real-time
biomolecule
monitoring,
notably
within
the
dynamic
pharmaceutical
landscape.
By
demonstrating
their
adeptness
in
detecting
extensive
array
of
biomolecules,
encompassing
glucose,
hormones,
nucleic
acids,
and
pivotal
biomarkers,
these
substantiated
efficacy
monitoring
biomolecules
sphere
revealing
excellent
thermal
stability,
minimal
volatility,
expansive
working
range.
For
instance,
biosensor
comprising
a
conducting
polymer,
graphene,
gold
nanoparticles,
ionic
liquids
exhibited
exceptional
sensitivity,
limit
detection
low
1
fM
(at
S/N
=
3),
range
3.2
0.32
pM,
remarkable
long-term
durability
aflatoxin
B1
detection.
In
light
compelling
developments,
first
time,
this
review
offers
comprehensive
exploration
recent
advancements
emergent
trajectories
(spanning
majorly
from
2019
2023)
utilization
biosensors,
particularly
context
aforementioned
diverse
pertinent
industry.
Furthermore,
it
discusses
challenges
opportunities
that
lie
ahead
production
shedding
on
reshape
future
applications.
Frontiers in Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5
Published: May 30, 2024
Regardless
of
many
years
research
work
and
conducting
numerous
clinical
studies,
breast
cancer
(BC)
continues
to
grow
among
women,
threatening
their
lives
future.
Currently,
it
affects
more
than
10%
women
globally.
Therefore,
researchers
have
recently
redirected
endeavors
toward
detecting
BC
at
an
early
stage,
recognizing
its
substantial
impact
on
survival
rates,
acknowledging
immense
potential
for
providing
effective
treatments
this
diagnosed
disease
stage.
The
utilization
biomarker-based
diagnostic
techniques
significantly
contributes
the
advancement
detection
precision.
A
wide
range
biomarkers
is
linked
every
newly
case.
Traditionally,
was
using
a
variety
such
as
mammography,
molecular
imaging,
ultrasonography.
These
had
several
drawbacks,
drawing
attention
scientists
developing
new
methods
strategies.
Among
these
strategies,
electrochemical
biosensors
proven
be
excellent
alternatives
complex
traditional
strategies
in
terms
performance,
accuracy,
robustness,
tremendous
applications.
In
review,
use
conventional
well
challenges
shortcomings
been
stated.
Moreover,
deep
discussion
given
developed
nanocomposite-based
bio-sensing
approaches
that
exploited
quantification
biomarkers.
Alexandria Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
86, P. 663 - 668
Published: Dec. 15, 2023
Cadmium
(Cd)
is
a
toxic
heavy
metal
contaminant
in
agricultural
soils.
Phytoremediation
using
hyperaccumulator
plants
promising
remediation
strategy.
This
study
investigated
the
effects
of
TiO2
NPs
on
Cd
uptake
and
accumulation
ramie
(Boehmeria
nivea
L.)
grown
Cd-spiked
soil.
The
aim
was
to
evaluate
potential
application
enhance
phytoextraction
efficiency
for
removing
from
contaminated
Ramie
cultivated
soil
spiked
with
5
mg/kg
Cd,
or
without
500
NPs.
results
showed
significantly
increased
concentrations
roots,
stems,
leaves
by
35%,
75%,
278%
respectively,
compared
control
plants.
levels
reached
146
roots
102
bioconcentration
factor
rose
21.6
29.2
translocation
0.3
0.7
nanoparticles.
indicates
bioavailability
shoots.
higher
accumulation,
especially
leaves,
demonstrates
improve
ramie's
capacity.
With
NP
treatment,
decreased
an
estimated
20–30%
after
8
weeks
cultivation,
indicating
enhanced
phytoextraction.
provides
evidence
that
can
phytoremediation
like
Cd-contaminated
Alexandria Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
86, P. 577 - 583
Published: Dec. 14, 2023
The
presence
of
antibiotics
in
wastewater
has
become
a
significant
concern
due
to
their
potential
environmental
impact
and
contribution
antibiotic
resistance.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
the
degradation
tetracycline,
commonly
used
antibiotic,
using
system
based
on
zero-valent
nano
iron
assisted
micro-nano
bubbles
(MB/nZVI).
synthesized
nZVI-BC
composite,
consisting
particles
loaded
onto
phosphoric
acid-activated
biochar,
served
as
an
efficient
adsorbent
for
tetracycline
removal.
Our
findings
revealed
that
combination
MBs
nZVI
significantly
enhanced
efficiency
tetracycline.
MB/nZVI
exhibited
highest
removal
rate
82.81%
after
2
h
reaction,
surpassing
performance
MB
alone,
conventional
bubble
(CB)/nZVI-BC
systems.
Furthermore,
showed
superior
at
dosage
25
g/L
flow
30
mL/min.
pH
condition
had
no
effect
system.
results
demonstrate
use
be
sustainable
approach
remediation
tetracycline-contaminated
wastewater.
Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 210 - 210
Published: March 25, 2025
In
this
literature
review,
methods
for
the
detection
of
breast
cancer
biomarkers
and
operation
electrochemical
sensors
are
considered.
The
work
in
determination
was
systematized,
a
comparative
table
with
other
compiled,
as
classification
depending
on
their
intended
use.
various
traditional
diagnosis
described,
including
mammography,
ultrasound,
magnetic
resonance
imaging,
positron
emission
computed
tomography,
single-photon
biopsy,
advantages
disadvantages
presented.
Key
sensor
parameters
compared,
such
limit,
linear
range,
response
time,
sensitivity,
characteristics
analyte
being
analyzed.
Based
reviewed
scientific
papers,
significance
detecting
is
demonstrated.
types
tumor
identified
by
biosensors
were
analyzed,
particular
focus
HER2.
Studies
HER2
using
compared
features
determining
biomarker
characterized.
Possible
interfering
agents
affecting
accuracy
under
experimental
conditions
considered,
mechanisms
action
ways
to
eliminate
them
proposed.
This
report
provides
summary
current
aspects
research
biomarkers.
development
opens
up
new
prospects
early
prognosis
treatment.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(23), P. 16401 - 16410
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
In
this
work,
Fe
3
O
4
@FSM-16/IL-Pd
was
successfully
designed
and
synthesized
via
a
new
procedure
of
palladium(
ii
)
complex
immobilization
onto
magnetic
FSM-16
using
an
ionic
liquid,
as
novel
heterogeneous
nanocatalyst.