Antimicrobial resistance and increasing healthcare costs have inspired researchers to create innovative and effective antimicrobial therapies. Much focus has been placed upon 'nanoparticle-based ...

Titanium dioxide (TiO 2) nanoparticles are considered attractive antifungal compounds due to their excellent stability, non-toxicity, low cost, and safe physicochemical characteristics. Study: ...

As the search for sustainability permeates all fields, researchers are turning to a unique organic source for creating antibacterial silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) – the humble goji berry. Goji berries ...

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A nanotechnology pioneer has uncovered a transformative approach to harnessing the catalytic power of aluminum nanoparticles by annealing them in various gas atmospheres at high temperatures.