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Influence of conductive carbon and MnCo2O4 on morphological and electrical properties of hydrogels for electrochemical energy conversion

  • Sylwia Pawłowska,
  • Karolina Cysewska,
  • Yasamin Ziai,
  • Jakub Karczewski,
  • Piotr Jasiński and
  • Sebastian Molin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 57–70, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.6

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  • , such as environmental engineering [32], renewable energy [22][33][34][35], electronics [36][37][38], medical devices [39][40][41], and drug delivery systems [42][43][44][45]. They combine the properties of a hydrophilic matrix with conductive properties obtained thanks to the use of an appropriate
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Published 11 Jan 2024

Curcumin-loaded nanostructured systems for treatment of leishmaniasis: a review

  • Douglas Dourado,
  • Thayse Silva Medeiros,
  • Éverton do Nascimento Alencar,
  • Edijane Matos Sales and
  • Fábio Rocha Formiga

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 37–50, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.4

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  • (UFRN), 59010180, Natal, RN, Brazil College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food and Nutrition. Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), 79070-900, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil University Ruy Barbosa (UniRuy), 41720-200, Salvador, BA, Brazil Faculty of Medical Sciences (FCM), University of Pernambuco
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Published 04 Jan 2024

Hierarchically patterned polyurethane microgrooves featuring nanopillars or nanoholes for neurite elongation and alignment

  • Lester Uy Vinzons,
  • Guo-Chung Dong and
  • Shu-Ping Lin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 1157–1168, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.96

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  • demonstrates a promising method for the creation of hierarchical nano-/microstructures on various polymers for nerve implant applications. Results and Discussion Fabrication and characterization of PU nanopillar and nanohole substrates We first fabricated nanopillar and nanohole arrays on medical-grade
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Published 29 Nov 2023

Elasticity, an often-overseen parameter in the development of nanoscale drug delivery systems

  • Agnes-Valencia Weiss and
  • Marc Schneider

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 1149–1156, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.95

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  • determined by AFM. These factors mainly are tip shape, acquisition speed, measurement on bulk material or directly on nanoparticles, elasticity determination in air, water, or buffers, and the temperature. Parts of this figure were created by using pictures from Servier Medical Art provided by Servier
  • determination, and the influence on their biological behavior. Parameters and measurement settings during the determination of Young’s moduli, which should be reported in publications. Acknowledgements Parts of Figure 2 and the graphical abstract were created by using pictures from Servier Medical Art provided
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Published 23 Nov 2023

Curcumin-loaded albumin submicron particles with potential as a cancer therapy: an in vitro study

  • Nittiya Suwannasom,
  • Netsai Sriaksorn,
  • Chutamas Thepmalee,
  • Krissana Khoothiam,
  • Ausanai Prapan,
  • Hans Bäumler and
  • Chonthida Thephinlap

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 1127–1140, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.93

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  • Nittiya Suwannasom Netsai Sriaksorn Chutamas Thepmalee Krissana Khoothiam Ausanai Prapan Hans Baumler Chonthida Thephinlap Division of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao 56000, Thailand Department of Radiological Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan
  • University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand Division of Microbiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao 56000, Thailand Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany 10.3762/bjnano.14.93 Abstract Curcumin (CUR), a polyphenolic compound, shows
  • promising biological properties, particularly antioxidant activity. However, its medical applications are limited due to its low water solubility, bioavailability, and pH-instability. CUR-loaded albumin microparticles (CUR-HSA-MPs) of submicron size in the range of 800 to 900 nm and a zeta potential of −15
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Published 21 Nov 2023

Recognition mechanisms of hemoglobin particles by monocytes – CD163 may just be one

  • Jonathan-Gabriel Nimz,
  • Pichayut Rerkshanandana,
  • Chiraphat Kloypan,
  • Ulrich Kalus,
  • Saranya Chaiwaree,
  • Axel Pruß,
  • Radostina Georgieva,
  • Yu Xiong and
  • Hans Bäumler

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 1028–1040, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.85

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  • , School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, Thailand Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Payap University, Chiang Mai, Thailand Department of Medical Physics, Biophysics and Radiology, Medical Faculty, Trakia University, Stara Zagora
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Published 19 Oct 2023

A visible-light photodetector based on heterojunctions between CuO nanoparticles and ZnO nanorods

  • Doan Nhat Giang,
  • Nhat Minh Nguyen,
  • Duc Anh Ngo,
  • Thanh Trang Tran,
  • Le Thai Duy,
  • Cong Khanh Tran,
  • Thi Thanh Van Tran,
  • Phan Phuong Ha La and
  • Vinh Quang Dang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 1018–1027, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.84

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  • 70000, Vietnam Center for Innovative Materials and Architectures (INOMAR), Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam 10.3762/bjnano.14.84 Abstract Optoelectronic devices have various applications in medical equipment, sensors, and communication systems. Photodetectors, which convert light into electrical signals
  • development of many technologies in the future, such as solar cells [1][2], light-emitting diodes (LEDs) [3][4], laser diodes [5], and optical fibers [6]. Optoelectronics devices contribute to meeting requirements in telecommunications, medical equipment, sensors, and military services. Among those
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Published 13 Oct 2023

Nanoarchitectonics of photothermal materials to enhance the sensitivity of lateral flow assays

  • Elangovan Sarathkumar,
  • Rajasekharan S. Anjana and
  • Ramapurath S. Jayasree

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 988–1003, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.82

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  • Elangovan Sarathkumar Rajasekharan S. Anjana Ramapurath S. Jayasree Division of Biophotonics and Imaging, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram-695012, Kerala, India 10.3762/bjnano.14.82 Abstract Lateral flow
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Prediction of cytotoxicity of heavy metals adsorbed on nano-TiO2 with periodic table descriptors using machine learning approaches

  • Joyita Roy,
  • Souvik Pore and
  • Kunal Roy

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 939–950, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.77

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  • features from the developed ML models. Comparison of the current work with the previous study. Supporting Information Supporting Information File 46: Detailed information regarding heavy metals at different concentrations. Funding This study was funded by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New
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Published 12 Sep 2023

Industrial perspectives for personalized microneedles

  • Remmi Danae Baker-Sediako,
  • Benjamin Richter,
  • Matthias Blaicher,
  • Michael Thiel and
  • Martin Hermatschweiler

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 857–864, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.70

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  • medical devices for painless transdermal drug delivery. New and improved additive manufacturing methods enable novel microneedle designs to be realized for preclinical and clinical trial assessments. However, current literature reviews suggest that industrial manufacturers and researchers have focused
  • [14][15]. A closer inspection of TDD microneedles for cosmetic and medical applications reveals a lack of diversity when assessing their effectiveness. Namely, studies consist of small populations with participants of similar sex, age, body mass index, and ethnic background. For TDD via microneedles
  • to fabricate solid microneedles from polymer masters is more favorable for mass production because soft and hard molds can be generated rapidly [50][67]. From these molds, medical device manufacturers can mass-produce drug-loaded microneedle arrays, which lowers the overall production cost [50]. The
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Published 15 Aug 2023

A wearable nanoscale heart sound sensor based on P(VDF-TrFE)/ZnO/GR and its application in cardiac disease detection

  • Yi Luo,
  • Jian Liu,
  • Jiachang Zhang,
  • Yu Xiao,
  • Ying Wu and
  • Zhidong Zhao

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 819–833, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.67

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  • medical tape and maintained a sitting posture for approximately 50 s while setting the sampling rate to 2000 Hz. The heart sound acquisition system built in the experiment collected the heart sound signal for 20 s. The acquired heart sound signal was then filtered and denoised by a 20 to 200 Hz band-pass
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Published 31 Jul 2023

Metal-organic framework-based nanomaterials as opto-electrochemical sensors for the detection of antibiotics and hormones: A review

  • Akeem Adeyemi Oladipo,
  • Saba Derakhshan Oskouei and
  • Mustafa Gazi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 631–673, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.52

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  • ; Introduction Pharmaceuticals, in particular antibiotics, have become ground-breaking drugs in the medical field for treating a variety of infectious diseases in both humans and livestock. Antibiotics are widely utilized in animal feed to enhance growth and production, which contaminates human food products
  • in MOFs can either be quenched or enhanced. Due to their exceptional characteristics, MOFs have found usage in a variety of fields, including sensors, gas adsorption, energy storage, drug delivery, catalysis, water treatment, and bio-medical imaging [89][90][91][92][93][94][95][96][97][98][99][100
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Published 01 Jun 2023

The origin of black and white coloration of the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae)

  • Manuela Rebora,
  • Gianandrea Salerno,
  • Silvana Piersanti,
  • Alexander Kovalev and
  • Stanislav N. Gorb

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 496–508, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.41

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  • 100 most invasive species in the world being an aggressive day-biting species. It is of high medical importance as a vector of chikungunya virus, dengue virus, and dirofilariasis [18]. Detailed studies regarding the optical properties of the body surface of insects, such as Ae. albopictus can be
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Published 17 Apr 2023

Microneedle patches – the future of drug delivery and vaccination?

  • Zahra Faraji Rad,
  • Philip D. Prewett and
  • Graham J. Davies

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 494–495, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.40

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  • applications [2]. Recent research has also revealed a growing interest in diagnostic testing using the interstitial fluid (ISF) transdermally extracted, for example using suction devices [3], and there is increasing recognition by doctors and biomedical scientists of the potential role of the ISF in medical
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Published 14 Apr 2023

Specific absorption rate of randomly oriented magnetic nanoparticles in a static magnetic field

  • Ruslan A. Rytov and
  • Nikolai A. Usov

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 485–493, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.39

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  • the tumor in the range of 41–43 °C over several medical treatments leads to the tumor destruction, as well as to the activation of the body’s immune response to cancer cells [8]. However, the introduction of MH into clinical practice is hindered by a number of difficulties. Unfortunately, it is not
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Published 14 Apr 2023

Plasmonic nanotechnology for photothermal applications – an evaluation

  • A. R. Indhu,
  • L. Keerthana and
  • Gnanaprakash Dharmalingam

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 380–419, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.33

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  • time. This equation is applicable for the case of nanoparticles dispersed in liquids for vapour generation, the most common non-medical application of PT energy conversion [90]. The equation governing the temperature distribution in an isotropic nanomaterial is given by where ρ is the density, C is the
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Published 27 Mar 2023

New trends in nanobiotechnology

  • Pau-Loke Show,
  • Kit Wayne Chew,
  • Wee-Jun Ong,
  • Sunita Varjani and
  • Joon Ching Juan

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 377–379, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.32

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  • field of nanoparticle synthesis for medical treatments. The collection of comprehensive reviews and studies assembled in this thematic issue on nanobiotechnology trends provides useful and new scientific knowledge regarding the advancement of nanobiotechnology for science, technological, and engineering
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Published 27 Mar 2023

Quercetin- and caffeic acid-functionalized chitosan-capped colloidal silver nanoparticles: one-pot synthesis, characterization, and anticancer and antibacterial activities

  • Akif Hakan Kurt,
  • Elif Berna Olutas,
  • Fatma Avcioglu,
  • Hamza Karakuş,
  • Mehmet Ali Sungur,
  • Cansu Kara Oztabag and
  • Muhammet Yıldırım

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 362–376, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.31

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  • Izzet Baysal University, 14030 Bolu, Türkiye Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, 14030 Bolu, Türkiye Technology Transfer Application and Research Center, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, 14030 Bolu, Türkiye Department of Biostatistics and
  • Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Duzce University, 81620 Duzce, Türkiye Department of Interdisciplinary Neuroscience, Graduate Education Institute, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, 14030 Bolu, Türkiye 10.3762/bjnano.14.31 Abstract The presented study comprises the one-pot synthesis and the
  • range of uses such as antibacterial and antimicrobial agents, healthcare-related products, medical device coatings, anticancer agents, optical sensors, anti-inflammatory agents, biocatalysts, cosmetics, and biosensors [41][42][43][44][45]. The combination of polymer-coated metal nanoparticles
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Overview of mechanism and consequences of endothelial leakiness caused by metal and polymeric nanoparticles

  • Magdalena Lasak and
  • Karol Ciepluch

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 329–338, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.28

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  • Magdalena Lasak Karol Ciepluch Division of Medical Biology, Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, Uniwersytecka Street 7, Kielce, Poland 10.3762/bjnano.14.28 Abstract Nanoparticles (NPs) exhibit unique physicochemical properties that enable them to overcome biological barriers and to be
  • important permeability barrier for NPs, which is of key importance for their medical applications [5][14]. The ability of NPs to cross the endothelial monolayer depends on both the physicochemical properties of the NPs and the biology and physiology of the vessels themselves [20]. Understanding the
  • proteins, is determined by the stability, biocompatibility, and solubility of such conjugates, which in turn opens up new perspectives in medical applications [16][42]. Nanotheranostic applications use NPs for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes for serious metabolic, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases
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Published 08 Mar 2023

Recent progress in cancer cell membrane-based nanoparticles for biomedical applications

  • Qixiong Lin,
  • Yueyou Peng,
  • Yanyan Wen,
  • Xiaoqiong Li,
  • Donglian Du,
  • Weibin Dai,
  • Wei Tian and
  • Yanfeng Meng

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 262–279, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.24

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  • Qixiong Lin Yueyou Peng Yanyan Wen Xiaoqiong Li Donglian Du Weibin Dai Wei Tian Yanfeng Meng The Ninth Clinical Medical School of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030009, China Department of MRI, Taiyuan Central Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030009, China School
  • of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China Department of General Surgery, Shanxi Cardiovascular Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030024, China 10.3762/bjnano.14.24 Abstract Immune clearance and insufficient targeting have limited the efficacy of existing therapeutic
  • various medical fields, such as cardiovascular diseases, neurological diseases, malignant neoplasm, orthopedic diseases, and immune system diseases, providing a new approach to various treatment problems [3]. These nanoformulations provide advantages over conventional pharmaceutical formulations in terms
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Published 27 Feb 2023

Cyclodextrins as eminent constituents in nanoarchitectonics for drug delivery systems

  • Makoto Komiyama

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 218–232, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.21

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  • green light, and the reverse cis-to-trans isomerization occurs under blue light [50]. Compared with UV light, visible light is advantageous for medical applications, since it can penetrate more deeply into tissues and causes less photodamage to healthy cells. In the same way as unsubstituted azobenzene
  • recent topics on medical applications of CyD 6.1 Chemical modification of CyD for precise targeting to predetermined cells A multicharged nanoassembly was constructed from β-CyD bearing seven hexylimidazolium units, adamantane-grafted hyaluronic acid, and chlorambucil (an anticancer drug) [90]. In cancer
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Published 09 Feb 2023

Concentration-dependent photothermal conversion efficiency of gold nanoparticles under near-infrared laser and broadband irradiation

  • Vikas,
  • Raj Kumar and
  • Sanjeev Soni

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 205–217, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.20

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  • data. Acknowledgements The authors acknowledge CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh, India, for infrastructure support. Funding Vikas gratefully acknowledges the fellowship from Indian Council of Medical Research, Delhi, India via grant number #5/3/8/83/ITR-F/2020-ITR.
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Structural, optical, and bioimaging characterization of carbon quantum dots solvothermally synthesized from o-phenylenediamine

  • Zoran M. Marković,
  • Milica D. Budimir,
  • Martin Danko,
  • Dušan D. Milivojević,
  • Pavel Kubat,
  • Danica Z. Zmejkoski,
  • Vladimir B. Pavlović,
  • Marija M. Mojsin,
  • Milena J. Stevanović and
  • Biljana M. Todorović Marković

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 165–174, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.17

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  • synthesis by a solvothermal method. The prepared CQDs were encapsulated into medical grade polyurethane (PU) films by a swelling–encapsulation–shrink method. It was investigated how the precursor influenced the structure (morphology and chemical composition) and further prooxidative, antibacterial, and
  • 12 h at 180 °C. All chemicals were purchased and used as received. After synthesis, CQDs were filtered through polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) filters with 100 nm pore size. The prepared hydrophobic CQDs (toluene solution, 20 mL) were encapsulated into medical grade polyurethane (PU) films (dimension
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Published 30 Jan 2023

Antimicrobial and mechanical properties of functionalized textile by nanoarchitectured photoinduced Ag@polymer coating

  • Jessica Plé,
  • Marine Dabert,
  • Helene Lecoq,
  • Sophie Hellé,
  • Lydie Ploux and
  • Lavinia Balan

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 95–109, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.11

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  • Biomédecine de Strasbourg, F-67000 Strasbourg, France Université de Strasbourg, Faculté Dentaire, F-67000 Strasbourg, France CNRS, F-67000 Strasbourg, France 10.3762/bjnano.14.11 Abstract The control of microbial proliferation is a constant battle, especially in the medical field where surfaces, equipment
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Published 12 Jan 2023

Single-step extraction of small-diameter single-walled carbon nanotubes in the presence of riboflavin

  • Polina M. Kalachikova,
  • Anastasia E. Goldt,
  • Eldar M. Khabushev,
  • Timofei V. Eremin,
  • Timofei S. Zatsepin,
  • Elena D. Obraztsova,
  • Konstantin V. Larionov,
  • Liubov Yu. Antipina,
  • Pavel B. Sorokin and
  • Albert G. Nasibulin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1564–1571, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.130

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  • by the same ultrasonication protocol. Single-step gel extraction protocol A single-step gel extraction procedure was developed based on the size-exclusive gel chromatography method published elsewhere [22]. Medical syringes (20 mL, 10 cm in length, and 1.5 cm in inner diameter) were used as the
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