Green nanotechnology is a relatively new area of research that promises the production of important nanoparticles, such as quantum dots (QDs), using green or eco-friendly processes. QDs are a ...

Scientists have revealed a new method to turn orange peels into powerful nanomaterials for clean energy, replacing expensive metals in hydrogen production. The study, published in the journal ...

A recent study published in Bioinorganic Chemistry and Applications reported a green synthesis method for silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using peel extract from the “Mollar de Elche” variety of ...

Scientists from the University of the Philippines–Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) have advanced a greener approach to silver nanoparticle (AgNP) synthesis by using gamma irradiation in combination ...

In agriculture and medicine, isothiourea plays an important role as an important synthetic intermediate. As well as being potent inhibitors of biological targets, isothioureas can be used as ...

A recent article in Luminescence reports a method for synthesizing fluorescent carbon dots (CDs) using laser ablation of bay leaves in biocompatible solutions. This approach emphasizes environmentally ...

(Nanowerk News) A research group from the Institute for Future Materials and Systems at Nagoya University in Japan has developed a new “one-pot” method to make nanosheets using less rare metals. Their ...

In their method, gamma radiation completely replaces these chemicals. It also sterilizes the nanoparticles as they form, which is a major advantage for medical applications. “Overall, this means fewer ...