Journal of Functional Biomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 103 - 103
Published: April 15, 2024
The
world
is
fighting
infectious
diseases.
Therefore,
effective
antimicrobials
are
required
to
prevent
the
spread
of
microbes
and
protect
human
health.
Zinc
oxide
(ZnO)
nano-materials
known
for
their
antimicrobial
activities.
Because
distinctive
physical
chemical
characteristics,
they
can
be
used
in
medical
environmental
applications.
ZnO-based
composites
among
leading
sources
research.
They
at
killing
(microbicidal)
inhibiting
growth
(microbiostatic)
numerous
microorganisms,
such
as
bacteria,
viruses,
fungi.
Although
most
studies
have
focused
on
microbicidal
features,
there
a
lack
reviews
microbiostatic
effects.
This
review
provides
detailed
overview
available
reports
activities
against
different
microorganisms.
Additionally,
factors
that
affect
efficacy
these
materials,
time
course,
comparison
highlighted
this
review.
basic
properties
ZnO,
challenges
working
with
mechanisms
also
examined.
underscores
importance
further
research
better
understand
controlling
microbial
growth.
International Journal of Metalcasting,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 2794 - 2807
Published: Jan. 20, 2023
Abstract
Zn-based
alloys
have
found
increasing
interest
as
orthopedic
biodegradable
implantable
materials,
hence
it
was
the
aim
of
this
work
to
investigate
microstructure
and
corrosion
behavior
Zn–0.5Al–
x
Mg
cast
with
different
additions
in
simulated
body
fluid
(SBF).
The
samples
were
prepared
using
a
simple
stir
casting
method
molten
poured
iron
mold.
SEM
results
showed
that
adding
greatly
influenced
where
degree
fineness
increased
rise
content.
Moreover,
polarization
measurements
revealed
Zn–0.5Al–0.6Mg
alloy
attained
lowest
degradation
rate
0.33
mm/year
compared
other
investigated
which
complies
requirements
ideal
rates
for
bone
implants.
This
helps
metal
last
until
healing
tissue
proceeds.
fine
structure
uniform
distribution
Aluminum
oxide
MgZn
2
intermetallic
phases
along
grain
boundaries
most
likely
main
factors
superior
stability
SBF.
However,
higher
concentrations
(1
wt%)
lowered
resistance
Zn–Al–Mg
attributed
accelerated
galvanic
between
Zn
11
inhomogeneous
products
on
surface
due
size
coarse
alloy.
ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(4), P. 1368 - 1379
Published: March 16, 2023
Integrating
electronic
applications
with
paper,
placed
next
to
or
below
printed
images
graphics,
can
further
expand
the
possible
uses
of
paper
substrates.
Consuming
as
a
substrate
in
field
electronics
lead
significant
innovations
toward
papertronics
comprises
various
advantages
like
being
disposable,
inexpensive,
biodegradable,
easy
handle,
simple
use,
and
easily
available.
All
these
will
definitely
spur
advancement
field,
but
unfortunately,
putting
on
is
not
an
task
because,
compared
plastics,
surface
just
rough
also
porous.
For
example,
case
lateral
flow
assay
testing
sensor
response
delayed
if
pore
size
enormous.
This
might
be
disadvantage
for
most
electrical
devices
directly
paper.
Still,
some
methods
make
it
compatible
when
fit
rough,
absorbent
Building
standard
have
sparked
much
interest
because
its
lightweight,
environmental
friendliness,
minimal
cost,
fabrication.
A
slew
improvements
been
achieved
recent
years
perform
better
applications,
including
transistors,
batteries,
displays.
In
addition,
flexible
gained
human–machine
interaction
wireless
sensing.
review
briefly
examines
origins
fabrication
then
moves
exciting
paths
paper-based
electronics.
F1000Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. 1004 - 1004
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Chickenpox
is
an
extremely
contagious
disease;
caused
by
the
varicella-zoster
virus
primary
infection.
The
most
common
symptom
of
chickenpox
a
vesicular
rash
that
appears
on
scalp,
back,
and
front
neck,
face,
scapulae
then
disseminates
distally
to
limbs.
A
27-year-old
adult
Black
African
male
health
care
worker
presented
with
severe
headache,
intermittent
weakness
inability
walk,
nausea,
fever,
nocturnal
polydipsia,
shortness
breath,
itching,
pruritus
(intensely
pruritic
erythematous
macules),
lesions
pus
skin,
sleep
disturbances,
nightmares
for
two
days.
In
this
case
report,
patient
neck
were
infected
areas
body
rest
except
legs,
hands,
genital
buttocks,
also
highly
infected.
Acyclovir
800
mg
orally,
five
times
day,
was
given
ten
days
treat
infection
because
acyclovir
inhibits
varicella
zoster
replication.
It
typically
unable
eradicate
from
latent
state
in
neurons.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(9), P. 682 - 682
Published: April 30, 2025
Zinc
oxide
(ZnO),
a
cheap,
abundant,
biocompatible,
and
wide
band
gap
semiconductor
material
with
easy
tunable
morphologies
properties,
makes
it
one
of
the
mostly
studied
metal
oxides
in
area
materials
science,
physics,
chemistry,
biochemistry,
solid-state
electronics.
Its
versatility,
bandgap
engineering
transitional
rare
earth
metals,
as
well
diverse
nanomorphology
empower
ZnO
promising
photocatalyst.
The
use
functional
is
attracting
increased
attention
both
for
academia
industry,
especially
under
current
energy
paradigm
shift
toward
clean
renewable
sources.
Extensive
work
has
been
performed
recent
years
using
an
active
component
different
photocatalytic
applications.
Therefore,
thorough
timely
review
process
necessary.
aim
this
to
provide
general
summary
state
nanostructures,
synthesis
strategies,
modification
approaches,
main
application
focus
on
varied
photocatalysis
applications,
serving
introduction,
reference,
inspiration
future
research.
