Cheng Song^1,*, Iftikhar Hussein Shah², Ghulam Abbas Ashraf³, Muhammad Arif⁴, Muhammad Aamir Manzoor^1,5,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.11, pp. 3427-3451, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.070778 - 01 December 2025

Abstract Heavy metal pollution has become a pervasive environmental issue affecting numerous regions worldwide. Recently, there has been significant attention given to the application of nano-enabled technologies with the purpose of enhancing plant development and alleviating heavy metal stress. This study aimed to illustrate the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) to enhance the morphological traits of D. huoshenense exposed to cadmium (Cd) stress. The chemical structure and elemental composition of the ZnO-NPs were characterised by a series of analytical methods, including X-ray diffraction, UV-Vis spectrometry, XPS, and TEM. Plant samples used were collected at 0, 5,… More > Graphic Abstract

Theano Makridou¹, Elena Vlastou², Vasilios Kouloulias³, Efstathios P. Efstathopoulos⁴, Kalliopi Platoni^4,*

Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3611-3632, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.069101 - 27 November 2025

Abstract Nanomedicine has evolved significantly over the last decades and expanded its applications in pediatric oncology, which represents a special domain with unique patients and distinct requirements. Τhe need for early cancer diagnosis and more effective and targeted therapies aiming to increase the pediatric patients’ survival rates and minimize the treatment-related side effects to survivors is profound. Nanoparticles (NPs) come as a beacon of hope to provide sensitive cancer diagnostic tools and assist contrast agents’ transport to the malignant tumors. Besides, NPs could be designed to deliver targeted drugs and genes to tumors, minimizing the medicine-related… More >

Sehrish Bibi^1,*, Vincenzo Minutolo², Obaid Ullah Mehmood³, Renato Zona²

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.21, No.10, pp. 2473-2493, 2025, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2025.072470 - 30 October 2025

Abstract Arterial stenosis is a critical condition with increasing prevalence among pediatric patients and young adults, making its investigation highly significant. Despite extensive studies on blood flow dynamics, limited research addresses the combined effects of nanoparticles and arterial curvature on unsteady pulsatile flow through multiple stenoses. This study aims to analyze the influence of nanoparticles on blood flow characteristics in realistic curved arteries with mild to severe overlapped constrictions. Using curvilinear coordinates, the thermal energy and momentum equations for nanoparticle-laden blood were derived, and numerical results were obtained through an explicit finite difference method. Key findings More >

Anna Elisa Silva, Eduardo Thiago Formigari, João Pedro Mayer Camacho Araújo, Dagoberto de Oliveira Silva, Jürgen Andreaus, Eduardo Guilherme Cividini Neiva^*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.10, pp. 1899-1912, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0130 - 22 October 2025

Abstract Here, we report a comprehensive study on the characterization of cotton biomass residue, its conversion into carbon-based materials via pyrolysis, and its application as an electrochemical sensor for ascorbic acid (AA). The compositions, morphologies, and structures of the resulting materials were investigated using XRD, FTIR, TGA, SEM, and EDS. Pyrolysis was carried out in an air atmosphere at different temperatures (300°C and 400°C) and durations (1, 60, and 240 min), leading to the transformation of lignocellulosic cotton residue into carbon-based materials embedded with inorganic nanoparticles, including carbonates, sulfates, chlorates, and phosphates of potassium, calcium, and… More > Graphic Abstract

Md. Tanvir Raihan¹, Md. Himel Mahmud², Badhon Chandra Mazumder², Md. Nazif Hasan Chowdhury³, Mohammad Tajul Islam^1,*

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.42, No.3, pp. 677-711, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2025.068356 - 30 September 2025

Abstract Electrospinning has gained significant importance across various fields, including biomedicine, filtration, and packaging due to the control it provides over the properties of the resulting materials, such as fiber diameter and membrane thickness. Chitosan is a biopolymer that can be utilized with both natural and synthetic copolymers, owing to its therapeutic potential, biocompatibility, and biodegradability. However, producing electrospun chitosan is challenging due to its high solution viscosity, which often results in the formation of beads instead of uniform fibers. To address this issue, the spinnability of chitosan is significantly enhanced, and the production of continuous More >

Imandeena Sofileeya^1,2, Surajudeen Sikiru^1,2,*, Nur Hidayah Shahemi¹, Niraj Kumar³, Mohd Muzamir Mahat^1,*

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.42, No.3, pp. 713-728, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2025.065378 - 30 September 2025

Abstract Spinal cord injury presents a significant challenge in regenerative medicine due to the complex and delicate nature of neural tissue repair. This study aims to design a conductive hydrogel embedded with magnetic MgFe₂O₄ nanoparticles to establish a bioelectrically active and spatially stable microenvironment that promotes spinal cord regeneration through computational analysis (BIOVIA Materials Studio). Hydrogels, known for their biocompatibility and extracellular matrix-mimicking properties, support essential cellular behaviors such as adhesion, proliferation, and migration. The integration of MgFe₂O₄ nanoparticles imparts both electrical conductivity and magnetic responsiveness, enabling controlled transmission of electrical signals that are crucial for guiding… More >

Hafiza Muniba Din Muhammad¹, Safina Naz¹, Zarina Bibi², Mohamed A. A. Ahmed³, Alina-Stefania Stanciu⁴, Riaz Ahmad^5,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.9, pp. 2631-2648, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.069474 - 30 September 2025

Abstract The production of crops is badly affected by climate change globally. Mitigation of adverse effects of climate change is in need of time through different management practices such as developing tolerant genetic resources, hormonal applications to boost defense systems, nanoparticles, and balanced fertilization. The nano-hormonal synergy had the potential to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change by modulation of morpho-physiological and biochemical activities. Plant growth, yield, and quality can be enhanced with the supplementation of nano-hormonal interactions. Therefore, the current study explores the synergy between nanoparticles and phytohormonal use. The nanoparticles, even in low… More >

Hay Mon Aung¹, Aung Htay Naing^2,*, Chang Kil Kim², Kyeung II Park^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.9, pp. 2719-2727, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.068713 - 30 September 2025

Abstract Phalaenopsis orchids are economically important ornamental crops; however, their commercial micropropagation is often limited by poor rooting efficiency and inconsistent growth. In this study, we investigated the effects of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) on the in vitro regeneration and growth of Phalaenopsis cultivar 611B to determine the optimal concentration of Ag-NPs for improved micropropagation outcomes. Shoot tip explants (2–3 mm)—derived from protocorm-like bodies were cultured on a regeneration medium containing Hyponex (20:20:20 and 6.5:6.5:19), 18 g/L sugar, 2 g/L peptone, 0.8 g/L activated charcoal, 12.5 g/L potato extract, 50 mL/L apple juice, and 10 mg/L 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BA), with… More >

Chuansheng Yang¹, Xiaoling Zhou^2,3, Ling Luo³, Zirun Luo⁴, Kaiming Fan^5,*, Chenglai Xia^2,3,*

Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.10, pp. 3065-3076, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.066058 - 26 September 2025

Abstract Objectives: Novel drug delivery systems have been designed to enhance local drug concentrations while reducing side effects conducive to improved breast cancer treatment outcomes. This study aimed to identify the anti-cancer function of zeolite imidazole ester-based material loaded with camptothecin nanoparticles. Methods: We utilized a zeolitic imidazolate backbone material to fabricate 9-hydroxycamptothecin nanoparticles and investigated their impact on breast cancer cell proliferation. Scanning electron microscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy revealed changes in the carrier skeleton of the loaded 9-hydroxyl camptothecin, characterized by a reduction in surface smoothness, accompanied by slight collapses and folds on the… More >

Meriem Bounib¹, Aicha Bouhezza^2,3,*, Abdelkrim Khelifa⁴, Mohamed Teggar⁵, Hasan Köten⁶, Aissa Atia⁷, Yassine Cherif ⁸

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.23, No.4, pp. 1323-1350, 2025, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2025.065254 - 29 August 2025

Abstract This study investigates laminar convection in three regimes (forced convection, mixed convection, and natural convection) of a bi-nanofluid (Cu-Al₂O₃-water)/mono-nanofluid (Al₂O₃-water) inside a square enclosure of sliding vertical walls which are kept at cold temperature and moving up, down, or in opposite directions. The enclosure bottom is heated partially by a central heat source of various sizes while the horizontal walls are considered adiabatic. The thermal conductivity and dynamic viscosity are dependent on temperature and nanoparticle size. The conservation equations are implemented in the solver ANSYS R2 (2020). The numerical predictions are successfully validated by comparison with… More >