In the present work, the precise characterization of structural and thermomechanical properties of alginate films was evaluated. For this aim, sodium alginate films crosslinked with divalent Ca2+ and Ba2+ ions were synthesized ...

Semiconductors quantum dots are considered very promising candidates for bio-imaging, microorganism detection and diagnosis applications, among others, because of their tunable optical properties and good optical stability ...

This thesis investigated the effect of incorporation of Sr2+ and Ca2+ ions on the structural and magnetic properties of LaMnO3 (LMO) powders synthesized by sol-gel and thermal treatment method at 900°C. X-ray diffraction ...

Water pollution by heavy metal species is a major environmental concern, and existing technologies are not always adequate for meeting regulatory limits. Major sources of pollution of aqueous effluents with heavy metal ...

Herbicides are the most widely used method for weed control. However, the agricultural industry worldwide is facing several challenges including the environmental pollution problems (soils and water) caused by the unsuitable ...

In the present study, the effect of ultrasonication treatment time on talc particles’ morphology, crystallite size, dimensions, structure and specific surface area was investigated. Additionally, the effect of talc as a ...

Magnetic nanoparticles have attracted extensive interest in recent years due to their potential applications as a consequence of their tunable magnetic properties. Therefore, research efforts are focused on the development ...

The effective incorporation of dopant species into ZnO host structure usually induces changes in its physical and chemical properties enabling the establishment of novel multi-functional properties. In the case of doping ...

Cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4) possesses excellent chemical stability, good mechanical hardness and a large positive first order magnetocrystalline anisotropy constant, making it a promising candidate for magneto-optical recording ...

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an alternative to traditional cancer treatments. This approach involves the use of photosensitizer (PS) agents and their interaction with light. As a consequence, cytotoxic reactive oxygen ...