Ravine land is one of the most degraded lands which results from extreme soil erosion. The soil fertility in these lands is low which affects plant survival, making the cultivation of arable crops impractical. However, with the use of soil moisture conservation (SMC) techniques, the productivity of these areas can be significantly enhanced.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNanotechnology, particularly quantum dots (QDs), has ushered in a transformative era in the pharmaceutical and medical industries, offering notable opportunities for nanoscale advancements. These nanoscale particles, known for their exceptional optical properties and quantum confinement, have emerged as indispensable tools in cancer drug delivery and bioimaging. This review delves into various drug conjugation techniques with QDs, including covalent linking, non-covalent conjugation, click chemistry, disulfide linkage, and pH-sensitive linkage.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn important disposable hygienic absorbent is the female sanitary napkin wherein superabsorbent polymers (SAP) are incorporated into it to increase the absorption capacity. Nevertheless, it has been discovered that SAPs have negative consequences on the environment and the user's health. The present study explores doping nanocellulose, into an acrylic acid-based SAP matrix to enhance absorption performance, leveraging nanocellulose's high surface area and hydrophilicity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: Calcium (Ca⁺) as a secondary messenger has a multidimensional role, including the growth and development of plants and the adaptive response to stress conditions. Calmodulin (CaM), a calcium-binding protein, uniquely binds with these Ca⁺ ions and transmits Ca⁺ signals. Calmodulin proteins have been well-reported in various plants for playing a role in abiotic and biotic stress signaling; however, a comprehensive analysis of the genes of Indian mustard () has not been studied much.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBiochemical and medical diagnostics are two main fields in which vortex generation in microfluidic devices has several applications. Therefore, the aim of the present endeavor is to investigate the characteristics of a non-Newtonian vortex under the influence of a pH-sensitive polyelectrolyte layer (PEL)-modulated electroosmotic effect in a microchannel. Additionally, it is considered that the bulk solution pH (pH) and ionic concentration of the solution influence the zeta potential.
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