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Plant Exosomes Development for Immunomodulation
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the field of immunomodulation, which focuses on manipulating the immune system to treat various diseases. One promising area of research is the development of plant exosomes for immunomodulation. Plant exosomes are small vesicles secreted by plant cells that contain a variety of bioactive molecules. These exosomes have shown great potential ...
By Lifeasible
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Applications of Raman Spectroscopy
Photons are scattered inelastically in Raman spectroscopy. It makes use of a monochromatic light source, often a visible, near-infrared, or near-ultraviolet laser, however X-rays can also be employed. The laser causes the energy of the laser photons to change up or down by interacting with phonons, molecular vibrations, or other excitations in the system. The energy shift reveals details about ...
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How Does Inverted Electrode Geometry Impact Ion Energy Analysis in Mass Spectrometry?
Right now, the market for mass spectrometry is on the rise. In fact, by the time we arrive in 2029, it is expected to be worth around $9.17 – $14.6 billion. Mass spectrometers examine ions and their mass through the use of magnetic fields and electric fields. By using mass spectrometry to undertake ion energy analysis, we can learn about ions and the different formations of molecules. ...
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Polycaprolactone (PCL) - Medical Biodegradable Material
Introduction to Polycaprolactone PCL is a semi-crystalline polymer with a melting point of 60°C and a Tg of about -60°C. Its repeating structural unit has five non-polar methylene groups -CH2- and a polar ester group -COO-, the C-C bonds and C-O bonds in the molecular chain can rotate freely. This structure makes PCL have good flexibility and processability, such as extrusion, injection ...
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The Future of Water Quality Monitoring: Innovations in Water Quality Detectors
As the world's population continues to grow and urbanization expands, the pressure on our aquatic resources is increasing. Water quality monitoring has become crucial in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our waterways. Traditionally, water quality monitoring has relied on manual sampling and laboratory analysis, which can be time-consuming, costly, and limited in scope. However, with the ...
By JXCT
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Nanocomposites from spent coffee grounds and iron/zinc oxide: green synthesis, characterization, and application in textile wastewater treatment
We're thrilled to share the findings of our latest scientific study, which introduces a groundbreaking development in the field of nanotechnology and environmental remediation. In our research, we explored the innovative use of spent coffee grounds (SCGs) as a supporting material for bimetallic FeO/ZnO nanoparticles. Leveraging the antioxidant-rich properties of eucalyptus and trumpet ...
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What Are PMMA Micro- and Nanoparticles?
Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) micro- and nanoparticles are highly spherical, optically clear, and can be dissolved with solvents. These PMMA particles are hydrophilic, transparent, amorphous and colorless thermoplastics that are featured with excellent UV resistance. What is PMMA used for? Polymethyl methacrylate is a transparent thermoplastic. It is a synthetic resin made from the ...
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Pioneering Developments in Lipid Nanoparticle Formulation Services: A Biotechnological Breakthrough
The biotechnological sector has witnessed numerous paradigm shifts in recent years as transformative innovations continue to fortify its existing areas of operation. One such ground-breaking advancement is the development and formulation of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) — defining the future of targeted drug delivery systems. Nanotechnology has significantly broadened its horizon in the ...
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The PSM 2.0: A Game-Changer in Measuring Cluster and Nucleation Mode Particles
How Airmodus revolutionized nanoparticle science with the PSM Airmodus Ltd. was originally established to bring to life a groundbreaking invention – the first-ever Particle Size Magnifier (PSM) capable of seamless 24/7 operation. In 2010, we pioneered continuous measurements of the smallest particle clusters across diverse environments, a landmark achievement that propelled scientific ...
By Airmodus Oy
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Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) Design and Formulation Production
Compared with viral vectors, non-viral delivery vectors are easier to scale up and have the ability to solve the most critical safety issues. Thanks to the LNP-mRNA vaccine that came to the fore during the COVID-19 pandemic, lipid nanoparticles (LNP) are undoubtedly the most advanced and widely studied non-viral vectors at present. Typically, LNP is composed of 4 components: ionizable cationic ...
By BOC Sciences
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Bioorthogonal Reactions in Radionuclide Conjugates
Bioorthogonal reactions are a series of chemical reactions that occur in biological environments with high yields, selectivity, efficiency, and no side reactions. These reactions include copper-catalyzed alkyne-azide cycloaddition (CuAAC), strain-promoted alkyne-azide cycloaddition, inverse electron demand Diels-Alder (IEDDA) reaction, and more. These bioorthogonal reactions find extensive ...
By BOC Sciences
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Advances in Non-Viral Vector Delivery Systems for Nucleic Acid Drugs
Nucleic acid drugs are mainly divided into two major categories: small nucleic acid drugs and mRNA. Small nucleic acid drugs, also known as oligonucleotide drugs, include antisense nucleotides (ASO), small interfering RNA (siRNA), microRNA, nucleic acid aptamers, and others. mRNA products can be further categorized into mRNA vaccines and mRNA drugs.Characteristics of Nucleic Acid DrugsNucleic ...
By BOC Sciences
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Cell Penetrating Peptides: Definition and Synthesis
What are cell penetrating peptides? Cell Penetrating Peptides (CPPs) are short peptides that have the ability to cross biological membranes and enter cells. They are able to traverse the cell membrane by directly translocating across the lipid bilayer or by exploiting endocytic pathways. CPPs are generally composed of 5-30 amino acids and are known for their high cell-penetrating efficiency and ...
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How Do Silver Nanoparticles Kill Bacteria?
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are particles composed of silver atoms, and their particle sizes are usually in the range of 100 nm. Due to their unique physical and chemical properties, silver nanoparticles have been widely used in medical, food, health, consumer, and industrial fields. These properties include optical, electrical, and thermal, high electrical conductivity, and biological ...
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The Role of Graphene in Advancing Nanotechnology
What is Graphene? Graphene is a two-dimensional carbon nanomaterial composed of carbon atoms in a hexagonal honeycomb lattice with special hybrid orbitals. It has excellent optical, electrical, and mechanical properties. Materials with light weight, strongest toughness, best light transmittance, and best electrical and thermal conductivity have important application prospects in materials ...
By Matexcel
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chemical Chirality
1. What is chemical chirality? Chirality refers to the property that the left hand and the right hand are mirror images of each other and cannot overlap. Molecules that perfectly coincide with their mirror images are called achiral molecules, while those that do not perfectly coincide with their mirror images are called chiral molecules. 2. What is optical activity? The ability of chiral ...
By BOC Sciences
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Some Facts about Fluorescent Dyes
Certain chemicals that absorb light at one wavelength and fluoresce at another wavelength above or below the absorption wavelength are called fluorescent dyes. Characteristics of Fluorescent Dyes Not all substances have the property of producing fluorescence, it needs to have certain internal and external conditions. l Molecules must have a structure that absorbs specific light, such as visible ...
By BOC Sciences
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Perovskites Quantum Dots and Display Technology
Since its commercial use in 2015, although liquid crystal displays equipped with quantum dot technology have significantly improved in display color gamut and rendering effects, their popularity is far below expectations. On the one hand, the maturity of quantum dot technology is not good, and the stability and cost of products are relatively high; on the other hand, the price of models using ...
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What are 2D materials?
2D materials are layered materials composed of single or multiple atomic layers in terms of thickness and stacked between van der Waals forces. Initially, 2D semiconducting materials mainly focused on carbon-based materials, such as carbon nanotubes and graphene. According to a study by IBM, graphene chips have shown greater performance and improvement in power consumption compared to ...
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Optical and Condensation Particle Counters
Optical and condensation particle counters are the two main types of particle counters used for detecting and counting aerosol ...
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