Review
Plant Sciences
Kainat Amin Bora, Saud Hashmi, Faisal Zulfiqar, Zainul Abideen, Haibat Ali, Zamin Shaheed Siddiqui, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: The increasing demand for agricultural products and other commercial sectors requires new agricultural practices and technologies to optimize the utilization of natural resources. The application of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) can enhance crop yield and resistance to environmental stresses. Bio-mediated synthesis of ENMs is a time-efficient, cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and green technology. This review presents recent developments in bio-mediated ENMs and green synthesis techniques using plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria, and discusses the major applications of ENMs in agriculture and their impacts on different plant species.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiheng Ding, Hongran Zhao, Haibin Yu
Summary: In this study, a bio-inspired multilayered graphene-epoxy composite coating was fabricated using a scalable spraying approach. The composite coating exhibited good dispersity and structure repair capabilities, forming interlock structures to improve coating resistance. It also showed highly anisotropic thermal and electrical conductivities and the ability to self-monitor structural safety and health.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Wang, Ling Wang, Xin Zhang, Xuejing Liang, Yiyu Feng, Wei Feng
Summary: Two-dimensional nanomaterials, such as graphene, germanene, and phosphorene, have attracted significant research interests due to their excellent properties. This review article focuses on the feasibility, methods, and effects of bandgap engineering in two-dimensional nanomaterials, emphasizing the importance of optimizing application performance.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shuai Liu, Sarmad Ahmad Qamar, Mahpara Qamar, Kanta Basharat, Muhammad Bilal
Summary: Nanocellulose is a promising green nanomaterial with excellent characteristics such as eco-friendliness, biocompatibility, degradability, recyclability, and tunability of surface properties. Research focuses on different types of nanocellulose, production routes, and applications. Nanocellulose shows potential for smart drug delivery systems and is expected to be a key component of next-generation drug transport systems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Karin Nienhaus, Yumeng Xue, Li Shang, Gerd Ulrich Nienhaus
Summary: This review summarizes the key role of biomolecule adsorption onto engineered nanomaterials in therapeutic and diagnostic applications. It discusses the recent shift towards gaining active control of nano-bio interactions to enhance the efficacy of nanomaterials in biomedical applications. The review provides an overview of fundamental knowledge about protein-nanomaterial interactions and explores ways to exploit these interactions in biomedical applications.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Akhela Umapathi, Mamta Kumawat, Hemant Kumar Daima
Summary: Nanotechnology has revolutionized the biomedical sciences with the development of nanomedicine, offering prospects for personalized medicine and hope for rare diseases. However, the toxicity of nanomaterials has limited their translation into practical applications, leading to the emergence of the field of nanotoxicology. It is crucial to control nanomaterial toxicity and engineer them for selective biomedical actions.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Matias Menossi, Romina P. Ollier, Claudia A. Casalongue, Vera A. Alvarez
Summary: The excessive use of synthetic agrochemicals and toxic fumigants in agriculture has led to environmental pollution and health risks, prompting researchers to focus on ecofriendly alternatives such as plant extracts and essential oils for pest management. Nanotechnology, specifically the loading of essential oils in nanostructured systems, offers a potential solution to improve stability and efficacy in agricultural practices.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Francisco Javier Godinez-Garcia, Ruben Guerrero-Rivera, Jose Antonio Martinez-Rivera, Eduardo Gamero-Inda, Josue Ortiz-Medina
Summary: Two-dimensional nanomaterials, such as graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides, offer outstanding physical and chemical properties, making them highly researched for various advanced technological solutions. In the context of food science and technology, these nanomaterials can contribute to sustainable water use, nano-agrochemicals, nanosensing devices, and smart packaging technologies. Promising applications include water cleaning, efficient nanofertilizers, ultrasensitive sensors for food contamination, and intelligent disposable food packages.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Asim Hussain, Hamza Rafeeq, Muhammad Qasim, Zara Jabeen, Muhammad Bilal, Marcelo Franco, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: Enzyme immobilization using nanomaterials as carrier matrices enhances stability and efficiency, with tyrosinase showing promising applications in medical, biotechnological, and food sectors. Various nanomaterials have been discussed as immobilization support matrices for tyrosinase, presenting opportunities in environmental sensing, phenolic compounds detection, pharmaceuticals, and the food industry.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Y. Z. N. Htwe, M. K. Abdullah, M. Mariatti
Summary: The study developed flexible electronics based on water-based graphene, silver nanoparticles, and graphene/silver nanoparticles hybrid printed on a polyester substrate. Ink formulations with 0.5 wt% PVP surfactant demonstrated better stability, wettability, and electrical conductivity, making them suitable for printed flexible electronic applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gaurang Patel, Chayan Patra, S. P. Srinivas, Mamta Kumawat, P. N. Navya, Hemant Kumar Daima
Summary: The toxicity of engineered nanomaterials mainly comes from their ability to produce reactive oxygen species, their ease of absorption and distribution into various tissues, and their kinetics of elimination from the human body. Therefore, toxicity mechanisms should be tested in model biological systems, with a focus on properties such as size, shape, surface modification, composition, and aggregation.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vineet Tirth, Ali Algahtani, Abdulaziz H. Alghtani, Tawfiq Al-Mughanam, Kashif Irshad
Summary: As concern about global warming and the depletion of fossil fuel supplies grows, the world is looking for sustainable energy alternatives to protect the earth for future generations. The most promising option is renewable energy sources, particularly hydropower, which can meet our energy needs and preserve the environment. The effectiveness of solar panels can be enhanced using nanotechnology and nanomaterials, resulting in increased electricity production and longer lifespan.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chetana Ghosal, Sujoy Kumar Ghosh, Krittish Roy, Brajadulal Chattopadhyay, Dipankar Mandal
Summary: The concept of a biocompatible piezoelectric material was developed using a bacterial strain found in hot springs to modify the microstructure of PVDF, resulting in porous bio-organic films with enhanced piezoelectric properties. The nanogenerator composed of this bio-organic film demonstrated high output power and energy conversion efficiency, making it suitable for real-time healthcare monitoring and powering commercial devices like LEDs.
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sheetal Kaushik Bhardwaj, Mubarak Mujawar, Yogendra Kumar Mishra, Nicoleta Hickman, Murthy Chavali, Ajeet Kaushik
Summary: Bio-inspired nanosystems extracted from nature possess unique properties and have wide applications in electronic devices, energy storage, sensors, and medical sciences. Further exploration of the application potential of bio-inspired graphene nanosystems is needed to design and develop more efficient next-generation biomedical systems.
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Sakineh Hajebi, Satar Yousefiasl, Ilnaz Rahimmanesh, Alireza Dahim, Sepideh Ahmadi, Firoz Babu Kadumudi, Nikta Rahgozar, Sanaz Amani, Arun Kumar, Ehsan Kamrani, Mohammad Rabiee, Assunta Borzacchiello, Xiangdong Wang, Navid Rabiee, Alireza Dolatshahi-Pirouz, Pooyan Makvandi
Summary: This article discusses the research progress in developing various genetically engineered carriers, including the physiochemical nanoparticle assembly techniques and the application of genetically engineered organisms. These novel advanced materials exhibit high accuracy, biocompatibility, and stimuli-responsiveness, making them promising candidates for controlled drug delivery.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2022)