Gels,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 87 - 87
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Silica
aerogels
are
extensively
used
as
catalyst
supports
due
to
their
mesoporous
structure
and
chemical
inertness.
In
this
study,
SiO2–AuNP
containing
gold
nanoparticles
(AuNPs)
were
synthesized
using
the
sol-gel
method
followed
by
supercritical
CO2
drying.
The
inclusion
of
polyvinyl
pyrrolidone
(PVP)
a
stabilizing
agent
preserved
particle
sizes
during
gelation
process.
contrast,
without
PVP
contained
enlarged
AuNP
aggregates,
resulting
in
shift
plasmon
resonance
color
from
red
bluish
or
blue–grey.
Thermal
treatment
these
bluish-colored
at
high
temperatures
restored
coloration,
visually
indicating
breakdown
large
clusters
into
individual
nanoparticles.
Both
types
characterized
SEM,
TEM,
3D
optical
microscopy,
UV–vis
ATR-IR
spectroscopy,
N2
porosimetry,
with
properties
analyzed
function
annealing
temperature.
Their
catalytic
activity
was
evaluated
through
reduction
4-nitrophenol
sodium
borohydride,
both
aerogel
demonstrated
activity.
This
thermal
conversion
within
an
matrix
introduces
new
promising
approach
for
creating
catalytically
active
nanogold-containing
catalysts.
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: June 21, 2023
Abstract
Cancer
is
a
grievous
disease
whose
treatment
requires
more
efficient,
non-invasive
therapy,
associated
with
minimal
side
effects.
Gold
nanoparticles
possessing
greatly
impressive
optical
properties
have
been
forerunner
in
bioengineered
cancer
therapy.
This
theranostic
system
has
gained
immense
popularity
and
finds
its
application
the
field
of
molecular
detection,
biological
imaging,
cell
targeting,
etc.
The
photothermal
property
nanoparticles,
especially
gold
nanorods,
causes
absorption
light
incident
by
source,
transforms
it
into
heat,
resulting
tumor
destruction.
review
describes
different
features
summarizes
advance
research
done
for
precisely
nanorods
combating
various
cancers
including
breast,
lung,
colon,
oral,
prostate,
pancreatic
cancer.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(6), P. 2932 - 2971
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Silver
and
gold
nanoparticles
have
found
extensive
biomedical
applications
due
to
their
strong
localized
surface
plasmon
resonance
(LSPR)
intriguing
plasmonic
properties.
This
review
article
focuses
on
the
correlation
among
particle
geometry,
properties
applications.
It
discusses
how
shape
size
are
tailored
International Journal of Pharmaceutics X,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 100265 - 100265
Published: June 26, 2024
Cancer
remains
a
major
global
health
challenge,
and
despite
available
treatments,
its
prognosis
poor.
Recently,
researchers
have
turned
their
attention
to
intelligent
nanofibers
for
cancer
drug
delivery.
These
exhibit
remarkable
capabilities
in
targeted
controlled
release.
Their
inherent
characteristics,
such
as
high
surface
area-to-volume
ratio,
make
them
attractive
candidates
delivery
applications.
Smart
can
release
drugs
response
specific
stimuli,
including
pH,
temperature,
magnetic
fields,
light.
This
unique
feature
not
only
reduces
side
effects
but
also
enhances
the
overall
efficiency
of
systems.
Electrospinning,
widely
used
method,
allows
precision
fabrication
smart
nanofibers.
Its
advantages
include
efficiency,
user-friendliness,
ability
control
various
manufacturing
parameters.
In
this
review,
we
explore
latest
developments
producing
electrospun
treatment.
Additionally,
discuss
materials
these
critical
parameters
involved
electrospinning
process.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
Abstract
With
the
increasing
demand
for
fresh‐water
and
electricity
in
modern
society,
various
technologies
are
being
explored
to
obtain
electricity.
Due
advances
materials
science,
solar‐driven
interfacial
evaporation
(SDIE)
systems
have
attracted
widespread
attention
because
they
require
only
solar
energy,
possess
a
high
rate
little
pollution.
The
researchers
combined
energy
harvesting
measures
into
system
output
electricity,
further
improving
utilization.
However,
more
in‐depth
research
review
remain
on
using
SDIE
efficient
water‐electricity
cogeneration.
Therefore,
mechanisms
of
different
photothermal
that
utilize
produce
thermal
first
summarized
this
paper.
Subsequently,
mechanism
application
thermal,
mechanical,
chemical,
electrical
power
cogeneration
discussed.
Concurrently,
vital
mathematical
equations
widely
used
simulation
methods
performance
evaluation
practical
applications
presented.
design
operation
based
analyzed
summarized.
Based
understanding
these
aspects,
future
development
direction
is
proposed
address
problems
faced
basic
applications.
Nanoscale Horizons,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. 334 - 364
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Integrating
the
advances
of
emerging
hyperthermia
techniques
with
3D
tumor
models
and
non-invasive
temperature
control
systems
can
contribute
to
identifying
top-performing
hyperthermic
nanomedicines
in
preclinical
evaluation
stages.
Small Structures,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(9)
Published: April 14, 2023
Owing
to
their
unique
optical
and
chemical
properties,
gold
nanorods
(AuNRs)
are
among
the
most
frequently
used
nanomaterials
for
biomedical
applications,
including
cancer
therapy,
imaging,
drug
delivery.
In
particular,
longitudinal
dipole
plasmon
wavelength
of
AuNRs
can
be
verified
from
visible
near‐infrared
(NIR)
region,
allowing
as
photodynamic/photothermal
imaging
contrast
agents.
At
same
time,
silica
shell
is
important
it
enhances
stability
facilitates
functionalization
biocompatibility
AuNRs,
offering
numerous
advantages
in
applications.
this
review,
silica‐coated
a
bioapplication
perspective
focused.
First,
importance
applications
explained
purpose
coating
on
discussed.
Then,
recent
studies
development
reviewed.
Subsequently,
various
strategies
engineering
coatings
properties
field
This
review
expected
promote
further
research
next‐generation
