Research Keyword: nanocomposites

Bioinspired nano-architected chitosan-β-glucan nanocomposite as an elicitor for disease management sustainably

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Scientists created tiny engineered particles made from chitosan and β-glucan that act like alarm signals to boost plants’ natural defenses against a destructive soil fungus called Sclerotium rolfsii. These nano-particles are extremely effective at just 220-240 parts per million, far more powerful than conventional fungicides which require 2000 ppm. The particles work by damaging the fungus’s cells directly while also triggering the plant’s immune system, offering farmers a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides.

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Recent Advances in Functional Polymer Materials for Water Treatment

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Scientists are developing new plastic-like materials that can clean polluted water more effectively and sustainably. These functional polymers can trap heavy metals, remove unwanted dyes, and even help treat wastewater from oil drilling. The research shows these materials work much better than traditional methods, and they can be recycled multiple times, making them environmentally friendly solutions to global water pollution problems.

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Bioremediation of High-Concentration Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soil by Combined Use of Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans and Fe3O4–GO Anodes

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Researchers developed a new system to clean soil contaminated with toxic heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and chromium from electronic waste recycling areas. The system combines special bacteria with magnetized graphene-based electrodes that work together to remove up to 89% of zinc and other metals from polluted soil. This approach is more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional cleaning methods, offering hope for restoring contaminated sites.

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Graphene nanomaterials: A new frontier in preventing respiratory fungal infections

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Fungal lung infections are a serious problem, especially for people with weak immune systems. Researchers are exploring graphene nanomaterials as a new treatment approach that can deliver antifungal drugs directly to infected areas in the lungs. These tiny particles work by creating toxic stress inside fungal cells and breaking down their protective biofilms, while using smaller drug doses and causing fewer side effects than traditional treatments.

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Crab vs. Mushroom: A Review of Crustacean and Fungal Chitin in Wound Treatment

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Chitin, a natural material found in crab shells and mushrooms, can be used to make wound dressings that speed up healing and fight infection. The review compares these two sources, finding that crab-derived chitin has been studied more extensively and has several commercial products available, while mushroom-derived chitin offers advantages like lower cost and easier processing. Both types work by promoting cell growth, stopping bleeding, and killing bacteria, making them promising alternatives to traditional wound dressings for treating difficult-to-heal wounds.

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Application of Nanocomposites-Based Polymers on Managing Fungal Diseases in Crop Production

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Scientists are developing tiny particles made from natural materials like chitosan to protect crops from fungal diseases. These nanoparticles work better than traditional fungicides and can be combined with metals or plant extracts to boost their effectiveness. The new approach is more environmentally friendly and can reduce crop loss caused by fungal infections while maintaining sustainable agricultural practices.

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Graphene nanomaterials: A new frontier in preventing respiratory fungal infections

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Scientists are exploring nano-graphene oxide, a microscopic material made from graphene, as a new treatment for serious lung fungal infections. These tiny particles can kill fungal cells through multiple mechanisms and deliver antifungal drugs directly to infection sites while reducing harmful side effects. Researchers found that graphene oxide can be combined with existing antifungal medications to make them work better and even help overcome drug-resistant fungal infections.

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