Cereals are a staple in many diets, but they often carry harmful substances. Two of the worst offenders are aflatoxin B1 and zearalenone. These toxins are not only common but also highly dangerous. Finding a safe and effective way to remove them is crucial for keeping food safe to eat. One interesting approach involves using a special kind of light-activated materia...
Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease that can be very aggressive and harmful to health. Traditional chemotherapy can be effective, but it often comes with harsh side effects. This has sparked interest in finding better ways to treat this cancer. One promising area of research is the use of nanomaterials. These tiny particles have the potential to target cancer cell...
Hydrogen is a big deal in the fight against climate change. It can store and carry energy, making it a key player in the shift to clean energy. Many countries see its potential, but there are hurdles to overcome. Producing and storing hydrogen in a way that is cheap, clean, and safe is no easy task. Hydrogen does not pack a lot of energy into a small space. This make...
Hydrogen is a big deal for clean energy. It is a clean fuel. It can be made from water using electricity. This process is called water splitting. Scientists have been working on making this process better. They want it to be more efficient, last longer, and cost less. One way to do this is by using special materials called electrocatalysts. These materials hel...
Food safety is a big deal. It's important to know what's in the food we eat. One way to do this is by using special tools to spot certain substances. One of these substances is propyl gallate (PG). It's used to keep food fresh, but too much of it can be bad for health. So, scientists have come up with a new way to measure PG in food. This method uses something called...
Aflatoxin B1 is a big problem in food safety. It is highly toxic and found in many foods. Scientists have created a new way to detect it quickly. They used a mix of natural enzymes and tiny nanozymes. These work together to create a special signal. This signal helps to find even tiny amounts of aflatoxin B1. The new method is much better than the old one. It can fin...
Silver selenide quantum dots, or Ag2Se QDs, are tiny particles with amazing optical properties. They're great for imaging tumors, but their small size lets them sneak past the brain's protective barrier. This raises concerns about potential harm to the central nervous system. To tackle this issue, scientists used a special tool called the adverse outcome pathway (AOP...
Imagine tiny cages made of molecules, called bis-porphyrin nanocages. These cages have metals like iron, cobalt, or zinc at their core. Scientists used these cages to see how their tiny pores and interactions with carbon nanomaterials affect their ability to turn CO2 into CO. These cages can stick to carbon black, making them great for conducting electricity even whe...
Imagine tiny particles, smaller than a grain of sand, that can target and treat cancer cells. These are not science fiction but a real thing called nanoparticles. Scientists have found a way to make these nanoparticles even smarter by adding a special ingredient called phenylboronic acid, or PBA for short. PBA is like a superpower for these nanoparticles. It makes th...
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a tough condition to tackle. It's mainly caused by a protein called α-Synuclein (α-Syn) and its harmful clumps. These clumps are like troublemakers in the brain, causing issues that lead to PD. So, spotting these clumps early could be a game-changer for diagnosing and treating PD. Nanomaterials are tiny particles that have some am...