Synthesis, Physicochemical Characterization, and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Ureasil-Polyether Coatings with Silver Nanoparticles for Hospital Devices

Chemistry, Nanoscience, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Microbiology,
silver nanoparticles   hybrid materials   sol-gel process   hybrid nanocomposite   antimicrobial coatings   hospital devices   physicochemical characterization  

Research Background Nosocomial infections are a common and serious problem in healthcare settings, particularly on reusable medical devices, where cross-contamination and biofilm formation are major causes. To address this challenge, researchers have begun exploring the use of coating materials containing metallic nanoparticles to prevent microbial...

Structural, Optical, and Antibacterial Properties of NiO and BaO Doped NiO Prepared by Co-Precipitation Method

Chemistry, Nanoscience, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Materials Science, Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology,
Nickel Oxide   BaO Doping   Antibacterial Properties   Optical Properties   Co-Precipitation Method  

Academic Background Nickel oxide (NiO), as a p-type semiconductor, has garnered significant attention due to its exceptional optical properties, chemical stability, and extensive applications in optoelectronics, photocatalysis, and biosensors. NiO’s high transparency, adjustable electrical conductivity, and wide bandgap make it an ideal material fo...

Attractive Investigation of Zinc Chromium Nanoferrite by a Simple Auto-Combustion Method

Chemistry, Nanoscience, Materials Chemistry, Materials Science, Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Microbiology,
nanoferrite   structural properties   magnetic properties   antimicrobial activity  

Synthesis and Study of Antimicrobial and Magnetic Properties of ZnFeCrO4 Nanoferrite Academic Background Nanoferrites, due to their unique physical and chemical properties, have broad application prospects in various industrial fields. Spinel ferrites, in particular, are highly regarded for their tunable structures, making them attractive for use i...

Harnessing the Effects of CD-Doped and Ag-Coated CeO2 (IV) Nanoparticles for Enhanced Nitrophenol Reduction, Photocatalytic Degradation, and Other Potential Biological Applications

Chemistry, Nanoscience, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science, Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials, Life Sciences, Bioengineering,
 

Academic Background With the rapid development of nanotechnology, the potential applications of nanomaterials in environmental remediation, biomedicine, and energy conversion have garnered increasing attention. Among these, cerium oxide (CeO₂) nanoparticles have become a research hotspot due to their unique redox properties, high stability, and exc...

Thermal Transport Properties of Ultra-High-Temperature Ceramic Superlattices

Chemistry, Nanoscience, Materials Science, Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials,
ultra-high-temperature ceramics   superlattice   thermal conductivity   interfacial thermal resistance   thermal stability  

Academic Background In the design of high-temperature thermal insulation and thermoelectric materials, reducing thermal conductivity is a critical goal. The superlattice (SL) structure, formed by alternating layers of different materials, can effectively suppress phonon thermal transport, thereby significantly reducing the thermal conductivity of m...

Structural and Chemical Analysis of C-BN/Diamond Heterostructures

Materials Science, Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials, Information Science, Semiconductors and Information Devices,
C-BN   diamond   heterostructures   chemical vapor deposition   electron microscopy  

Academic Background Cubic boron nitride (C-BN) is an ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor material with high thermal conductivity, low dielectric constant, and high breakdown electric field, making it highly promising for applications in high-temperature, high-power electronic devices. However, the synthesis of C-BN still faces numerous challenges, par...

Covalent Heterostructures of Ultrathin Amorphous Carbon Nitride and Si for High-Performance Vertical Photodiodes

Chemistry, Nanoscience, Materials Chemistry, Materials Science, Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials, Information Science, Electronic Information, Semiconductors and Information Devices,
carbon nitride   silicon   photodiodes   heterostructures   photodetectors  

Carbon nitride (CN), as a two-dimensional n-type semiconductor material, exhibits great potential in light-driven energy conversion and environmental applications due to its excellent photocatalytic activity and stability. However, despite its outstanding performance in photocatalysis, the application of CN in optoelectronic devices, especially sil...

Room-Temperature Epitaxy of α-CH3NH3PbI3 Halide Perovskite by Pulsed Laser Deposition

Chemistry, Nanoscience, Physical Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Materials Science, Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials,
halide perovskite   epitaxial growth   pulsed laser deposition   room temperature   lattice matching  

Academic Background Metal Halide Perovskites (MHPs) have garnered significant attention in the field of photovoltaics due to their unique optoelectronic properties. In recent years, these materials have also been widely investigated for applications in light-emitting diodes, lasers, photodetectors, and spintronics. Despite notable progress in solut...

Atomic-Scale Insights into Topotactic Transformations in an Extra-Large-Pore Zeolite Using Time-Resolved 3D Electron Diffraction

Chemistry, Nanoscience, Catalysis, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials,
zeolite   topotactic transformation   time-resolved electron diffraction   extra-large-pore structure   atomic scale   materials engineering   solid-state reactions  

Academic Background Zeolites are microporous materials with regular channel structures, widely used in catalysis, adsorption, and ion exchange. Due to their unique pore structures and chemical properties, zeolites hold significant application value in petrochemicals, environmental protection, and energy storage. However, the synthesis and structura...

A Portable Device Utilizing High-Entropy Perovskite Aerogels for Efficient Energy Conversion from Atmospheric Water

Chemistry, Energy Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Catalysis, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy Engineering, Materials Science, Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials,
high-entropy perovskite   aerogel   solar evaporation   water harvesting   oxygen evolution reaction  

Academic Background The global scarcity of water and energy resources is particularly severe in arid and remote regions, and this issue has become even more urgent in the context of intensifying climate change. Traditional methods of water and energy acquisition, such as seawater desalination or large-scale power transmission, are not only costly a...