Chitosan was produced from Hermetia illucens pupal exuviae by heterogeneous and homogeneous deacetylation. Tomato fruits (Solanum lycopersicum), that are one …
Continue reading “Preliminary Investigation on the Effect of Insect-Based Chitosan on Preservation of Coated Fresh Cherry Tomatoes”
Carlos Morillo
May 9, 2023
The misuse of antibiotics has led to antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains, making it even harder to combat and eliminate their infections. …
Continue reading “Bee Venom as an Alternative for Antibiotics against Staphylococcus Aureus Infections”
Carlos Morillo
May 9, 2023
Over the past few decades, the green synthesis of nanoparticles has gained importance for their therapeutic efficacy and eco-friendly nature. …
Continue reading “Biosynthesis, Characterization and Anthelmintic Activity of Silver Nanoparticles of Clerodendrum Infortunatum Isolate”
Carlos Morillo
May 9, 2023
Carlos Morillo
May 9, 2023
Carlos Morillo
April 4, 2023
This study aimed to investigate whether phosphate contributes to the pathogenesis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dolphins. Renal necropsy …
Continue reading “Possible Contribution of Phosphate to the Pathogenesis of Chronic Kidney Disease in Dolphins”
Carlos Morillo
April 4, 2023
Toxic cadmium (Cd) was removed from water using eggshell-based hydroxyapatite (HAp) grafted bentonite (HAp/bentonite) composite through a straightforward chemical synthesis …
Continue reading “Optimization of Cd (II) Removal from Aqueous Solution by Natural Hydroxyapatite/Bentonite Composite Using Response Surface Methodology”
Carlos Morillo
May 9, 2023
Excessive macrophage activation induces the release of high levels of inflammatory mediators which not only amplify chronic inflammation and degenerative …
Continue reading “In Vitro and in Silico Studies of 7′′,8′′-Buddlenol D Anti-Inflammatory Lignans from Carallia Brachiata as P38 MAP Kinase Inhibitors”
Carlos Morillo
March 16, 2023
Carlos Morillo
March 16, 2023
In this study, Fe3O4/activated carbon nanocomposite was successfully synthesized for removal of Chromium from aqueous solutions. The Fe3O4 nanoparticles were …
Continue reading “Preparation of Fe3O4/Vine Shoots Derived Activated Carbon Nanocomposite for Improved Removal of Cr(VI) from Aqueous Solutions”
Carlos Morillo
March 16, 2023
Crowding effects are crucial to maintaining functionality in biological systems, but little is known about their role in analogous artificial …
Continue reading “Bioinspired Crowding Directs Supramolecular Polymerisation”
Carlos Morillo
March 16, 2023
MXenes possess the characteristics required for high-performance supercapacitors, such as high metallic conductivity and electrochemical activity, but their full potential …
Continue reading “One-Dimensional π-d Conjugated Coordination Polymer Intercalated MXene Compound for High-Performance Supercapacitor Electrode”
Carlos Morillo
March 16, 2023
Novel molybdenum (Mo)-doped nickel oxide (NiO) Nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized by using a simple sonochemical methodology and the synthesized NPs …
Continue reading “Effect of Mo doping in NiO nanoparticles for structural modification and its efficiency for antioxidant, antibacterial applications”
Carlos Morillo
January 31, 2023
Danielle Bridges
December 12, 2022
Plastic degradation by biological systems with re-utilization of the by-products could be a future solution to the global threat of …
Continue reading “Wax worm saliva and the enzymes therein are the key to polyethylene degradation by Galleria mellonella”
Carlos Morillo
October 17, 2022
The activity of deep-focus earthquakes, which increases with depth from ~400 km to a peak at ~600 km, is enigmatic, because conventional …
Continue reading “In situ X-ray and acoustic observations of deep seismic faulting upon phase transitions in olivine”
Carlos Morillo
October 3, 2022
Through seafood consumption, microplastic (MP) pollution is potentially threatening human health. Commercial bivalves in particular are a cause of major …
Continue reading “Microplastics in commercial bivalves harvested from intertidal seagrasses and sandbanks in the Ria Formosa lagoon, Portugal”
Danielle Bridges
September 27, 2022
Despite the global occurrence of microplastic contamination on sandy beaches, evidence of microplastic distribution within beaches remains contradictory. When conflicting …
Continue reading “Sediment grain size determines microplastic exposure landscapes for sandy beach macroinfauna”
Danielle Bridges
September 27, 2022
“Exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) leads to the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), causing higher risks of skin disorders. …
Continue reading “Self-Emulsifying Phospholipid Preconcentrates for the Enhanced Photoprotection of Luteolin”
Danielle Bridges
September 21, 2022
The combination of inorganic (e.g., ferrite nanoparticles) and organic (e.g., conducting polymers) materials in the fabrication of heterojunctions or composites …
Continue reading “Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance of metal ferrites /polypyrrole nanocomposites”
Danielle Bridges
September 21, 2022