RSC Advances
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Mechanics of biomimetic free-standing lipid membranes: insights into the elasticity of complex lipid compositions
In this study, we prepare pore-spanning membranes that mimic the composition of plasma membranes and perform force spectroscopy indentation measurements to unravel mechanistic insights depending on lipid composition.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13044-13052
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00738G
Callistemon viminalis leaf extract phytochemicals modified silver–ruthenium bimetallic zinc oxide nanocomposite biosynthesis: application on nanocoating photocatalytic Escherichia coli disinfection
Callistemon viminalis leaf extract, Ag–Ru/ZnO bimetallic nanocomposite, nanocoating UVA light photo-disinfection, antibacterial application.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 11017-11026
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01355G
DRGD-linked charged EKKE dimeric dodecapeptide: pH-based amyloid nanostructures and their application in lead and uranium binding
Charged amino-acid containing dodecapeptide Ac-EKKEDRGDEKKE-CONH2 forms pH-based self assembly and amyloid nanostructures which binds heavy metals lead and uranium.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 9200-9217
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08261J
Preparation and characterization of sulphur and zinc oxide Co-doped graphitic carbon nitride for photo-assisted removal of Safranin-O dye
Recently, there has been significant interest in photocatalytic reactions involving graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) due to its sp2-hybridized carbon and nitrogen content and it is an ideal candidate for blending with other materials to enhance performance.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 8871-8884
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07247A
Structural and morphological investigation of (R)-α-phenylethylammonium-oxalate in bulk vs. nanowires on a modified substrate surface
Different forms of a chiral organic insulator, (R)-α-phenylethylammonium-oxalate (RAPEAO), was prepared: single crystal, powder and spin-coated layers on silicon substrate surfaces modified by plasma treatment or a polymer layer.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 8434-8444
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00558A
Keratin protein nanofibers from merino wool yarn: a top-down approach for the disintegration of hierarchical wool architecture to extract α-keratin protein nanofibers
We report the extraction of keratin nanofibers from the medulla of a parent yarn after denaturing the cuticle and cortex microstructures of a merino wool yarn.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 6793-6804
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07063H
Graphene oxide functionalized with N-methyl-D-glucamine as a novel sorbent for boron removal from produced and formation waters
This work describes the synthesis of a novel material based on graphene oxide (GO) for the selective removal of boron in an aqueous medium.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 5319-5330
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00037D
Modification of nanodiamonds for fluorescence bioimaging
Detonated and milled nanodiamonds are modified with a fluorescent perylene diimide. The resulting nanodiamonds show enhanced fluorescence, good biocompatibility & uptake by mesenchyml stromal cells, and high fluorescence imaging quality.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 4633-4644
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08762J
Influence of annealing pretreatment in different atmospheres on crystallization quality and UV photosensitivity of gallium oxide films
Due to their high wavelength selectivity and strong anti-interference capability, solar-blind UV photodetectors hold broad and important application prospects in fields like flame detection, missile warnings, and secure communication.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 4543-4555
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07568K
De novo designed aliphatic and aromatic peptides assemble into amyloid-like cytotoxic supramolecular nanofibrils
De novo designed aliphatic and aromatic peptides form biomimetic supramolecular nanofibrils illuminating the intricacies of the pathogenic amyloid assemblies.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 4382-4388
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07869H
Unveiling the cytotoxic and anti-proliferative potential of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles mediated by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides
Bio-fabrication of silver nanoparticles using fungal endophyte Colletotrichum gloeosporioides shows spherical shape and crystalline nature and reduces breast cancer cell viability through metabolic alteration and targeting specific biomarker genes.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 4074-4088
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA06145K
Effect of sulphidation process on the structure, morphology and optical properties of GO/AgNWs composites
In this study, the synthesized GO/AgNWs composites were sulfidized by exposure to H2S gas, and their physical properties were compared with the original form.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 2320-2326
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08044G
The growth of Ge and direct bandgap Ge1−xSnx on GaAs (001) by molecular beam epitaxy
Germanium tin (GeSn) is a tuneable narrow bandgap material, which has shown remarkable promise for the industry of near- and mid-infrared technologies for high efficiency photodetectors and laser devices.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 1250-1257
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA06774B
Photodynamic toluidine blue-gold nanoconjugates as a novel therapeutic for Staphylococcal biofilms
Schematic illustration of the aPDI effects of PEG-GNSs@TBO against MRSA preformed biofilms, as visualized by SEM and CLSM before and after laser irradiation (schematic illustration created with https://BioRender.com).
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 33887-33904
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA04398C
Production, surface modification, physicochemical properties, biocompatibility, and bioimaging applications of nanodiamonds
Nanodiamonds (ND) are chemically inert and stable owing to their sp3 covalent bonding structure, but their surface sp2 graphitic carbons can be easily homogenized with diverse functional groups via oxidation, reduction, hydrogenation, amination, and halogenation.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 32381-32397
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA06837D
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