Review on metal nanoparticles as nanocarriers: Current challenges and perspectives in drug delivery systems

V Chandrakala, V Aruna, G Angajala - Emergent Materials, 2022 - Springer
Over the past few years, nanotechnology has been attracting considerable research
attention because of their outstanding mechanical, electromagnetic and optical properties …

[HTML][HTML] A review of bio-based materials for oil spill treatment

B Doshi, M Sillanpää, S Kalliola - Water research, 2018 - Elsevier
Being cost-effective, synthetic materials were initially used abundantly for the removal of oil.
Gradually, however, awareness of the use of dispersants like Corexit, which makes water …

Metal nanoparticles fabricated by green chemistry using natural extracts: Biosynthesis, mechanisms, and applications

HR El-Seedi, RM El-Shabasy, SAM Khalifa, A Saeed… - RSC …, 2019 - pubs.rsc.org
Nanoparticles (NPs) are new inspiring clinical targets that have emerged from persistent
efforts with unique properties and diverse applications. However, the main methods …

A review on physical remediation techniques for treatment of marine oil spills

A Dhaka, P Chattopadhyay - Journal of Environmental Management, 2021 - Elsevier
There is a huge risk of contamination of water bodies due to the various oil exploration,
transport, and industrial operational activities that are taking place across the world. Physical …

Chitosan based-nanoparticles and nanocapsules: Overview, physicochemical features, applications of a nanofibrous scaffold, and bioprinting

KR Shoueir, N El-Desouky, MM Rashad… - International journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Recent advancements in the synthesis, properties, and applications of chitosan as the
second after cellulose available biopolymer in nature were discussed in this review. A …

Use of biopolymers in wastewater treatment: A brief review of current trends and prospects

AM Elgarahy, MG Eloffy, E Guibal, HM Alghamdi… - Chinese Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Indeed, polymeric materials have thrived in worldwide sectors over the last five decades due
to their versatility and durability, to the point that we can no longer envisage a product that …

Tailoring the surface reactivity of plasmonic Au@ TiO2 photocatalyst bio-based chitosan fiber towards cleaner of harmful water pollutants under visible-light irradiation

K Shoueir, S Kandil, H El-hosainy… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2019 - Elsevier
A plasmonic fiber was rationally designed as an efficient visible-light photocatalyst for the
breakdown of organic and inorganic pollutants. The nanostructured Au@ TiO 2 with …

Recent advances in polymer/metal/metal oxide hybrid nanostructures for catalytic applications: A review

ME El-Naggar, K Shoueir - Journal of Environmental Chemical …, 2020 - Elsevier
This review presents the essence of polymer and polymer/metal oxide hybrid nanoparticles
in catalytic applications. The weakness of the modern photocatalytic system such as low …

Emerging environmentally friendly bio-based nanocomposites for the efficient removal of dyes and micropollutants from wastewater by adsorption: a comprehensive …

W Al-Gethami, MA Qamar, M Shariq, ANMA Alaghaz… - RSC …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Water scarcity will worsen due to population growth, urbanization, and climate change.
Addressing this issue requires developing energy-efficient and cost-effective water …

A comprehensive review on the applications of functionalized chitosan in petroleum industry

H Negi, P Verma, RK Singh - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2021 - Elsevier
The biomaterials have gained the attention for utilization as sustainable alternatives for
petroleum-derived products due to the rapid depletion of petroleum resources and …