Research Keyword: surface chemistry

Silk-based microparticles for the adsorption of methylene blue: formulations, characterization, adsorption study, in silico molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulation

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This research demonstrates that microparticles made from silk fibroin, a protein derived from silkworm cocoons, are exceptionally effective at removing methylene blue dye from water. The silk-based particles work about 32 times better than other forms of silk and can absorb large amounts of the toxic dye. Scientists used computer simulations to understand exactly how the silk protein attracts and binds the dye molecules, providing insights for creating even better eco-friendly water treatment materials.

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Deciphering the formation of biogenic nanoparticles and their protein corona: State-of-the-art and analytical challenges

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Scientists have developed environmentally friendly methods to create tiny metal particles (nanoparticles) using living organisms like bacteria, fungi, and plants instead of toxic chemicals. These bioengineered nanoparticles are coated with natural biological molecules that make them safer and more stable. This review explains how these particles are made, what analytical tools scientists use to study them, and their potential uses in medicine, environmental cleanup, and agriculture.

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Self-aligned patterning of tantalum oxide on Cu/SiO2 through redox-coupled inherently selective atomic layer deposition

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Researchers developed a new manufacturing technique using atomic layer deposition to precisely deposit a thin oxide coating on silicon dioxide while avoiding unwanted deposition on copper surfaces. This method uses an ethanol reduction step to keep the copper from oxidizing and accepting the coating material. When tested on tiny copper and silicon dioxide patterns about 100 nanometers across, the coating grew only where desired, achieving perfect selectivity without any defects.

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