Analyzing bacterial detection and transport using redox impact electrochemistry.

Understanding bacterial transport dynamics, particularly at the single-particle level, is crucial across diverse fields from environmental science to biomedical research. In recent times, the emerging impact electrochemistry method offers a transformative approach for detection of bacteria at the single-particle level. The method employs the principle of single-entity electrochemistry to scrutinize electrochemical processes during interaction with the working electrode.

Effect of Target Power on Microstructure, Tribological Performance and Biocompatibility of Magnetron Sputtered Amorphous Carbon Coatings.

The tribological properties and preosteoblast behavior of an RF magnetron-sputtered amorphous carbon coating on a Si (100) substrate were evaluated. The graphite target power was varied from 200 to 500 W to obtain various coating structures. The amorphous nature of the coatings was confirmed via Raman analysis.

Investigation on Physico Chemical and X-ray Shielding Performance of Zinc Doped Nano-WO Epoxy Composite for Light Weight Lead Free Aprons.

This report addresses a way to reduce the usage of highly toxic lead in diagnostic X-ray shielding by developing a cost-effective, eco-friendly nano-tungsten trioxide (WO) epoxy composite for low-weight aprons. Zinc (Zn)-doped WO nanoparticles of 20 to 400 nm were synthesized by an inexpensive and scalable chemical acid-precipitation method. The prepared nanoparticles were subjected to X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, photoluminescence, high-resolution-transmission electron microscope, scanning electron microscope, and the results showed that doping plays a critical role in influencing the physico-chemical properties.

Assessment of the Synergetic Performance of Nanostructured CeO-SnO/AlO Mixed Oxides on Automobile Exhaust Control.

In order to control diesel exhaust emission, CeO-SnO/AlO (CTA) mixed oxides were prepared and coated on perforated stainless steel (SS) filter plates, and the catalytic activities were analyzed in this work. The CeO-SnO (different compositions of Ce/Sn-2:8; 1:1; 8:2) composites and AlO were prepared separately via a co-precipitation approach, and CeO-SnO/AlO (CTA) mixed oxides were attained by mechanical mixing of 75 wt% CeO-SnO composites with 25 wt% AlO. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy were performed for all three CeO-SnO/AlO (CTA) mixed oxides; the CeO-SnO/AlO (Ce/Sn-1:1) sample confirmed the presence of cubic and tetragonal mixed faces, which enhances the redox nature (catalytic activities).