The physicochemical properties of nanoparticles play critical roles in regulating nano-bio
interactions. Whereas the effects of the size, shape, and surface charge of nanoparticles on …

Visualization of biomedical samples in their native environments at the microscopic scale is
crucial for studying fundamental principles and discovering biomedical systems with …

Marine diatoms are currently facing increasing threats from microplastic (MP) pollution that is
intertwined with the disturbed nutrient stoichiometry in seawater. The effects of nutrient …

Advanced characterization techniques have provided powerful tools for characterizations of
materials at micro-and nano-scales worldwide. Although some overviews on …

The interphase between nanofillers and rubber matrix, also known as “bound rubber (BR)”
composed of a tightly BR (TBR) layer that strongly interacts with the filler and a loosely BR …

Sponges are a valuable source of natural compounds and biomaterials for many
biotechnological applications. Marine sponges belonging to the order Verongiida are known …

Previous studies have shown that traditional modified asphalt is difficult to meet the
requirements of road quality at the requirements of permeable pavement quality at complex …

There still remains a need for new methods of healing large bone defects, ie, gaps in bone
tissue that are too big to naturally heal. Bone regrowth scaffolds can fill the bone gap and …

A ubiquitous feature of natural silk fibers is the presence of well‐organized mesostructures,
including microfibrils, nanofibrils, and nanoparticles. These mesoscale building blocks are …

Obtaining elastic properties of organic-rich shales through conventional geomechanical
testing could be challenging due to availability of good quality core plugs and significant …