This study explores an eco-friendly approach to mitigate risks associated with organophosphorus insecticides, particularly Chlorpyrifos, by synthesizing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Psidium guajava leaf extract and preparing a nanocomposite (AgNPs/S18) with Chlorpyrifos pesticide. The green-synthesized AgNPs and AgNPs/S18 nanocomposite were characterized using various analytical techniques, confirming the successful synthesis of AgNPs with an average size of 37 nm and forming a stable nanocomposite. Antibacterial assays demonstrated significant activity against Staphylococcus aureus, with AgNPs showing an 87.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMetal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are regarded as promising materials for energy applications, particularly in photocatalytic hydrogen (H) production. This is due to their structural architectures that facilitate charge transfer, and tunable porous and light absorption properties. However, the many characteristics of MOFs including crystal morphology and sizes, surface facets, porosity, light absorption properties, and optical band gaps, can significantly influence their photocatalytic activity, presenting challenges in achieving reproducibility.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFH3K27M-mutant diffuse midline gliomas (DMGs) express high levels of the disialoganglioside GD2 (ref. ). Chimeric antigen receptor-modified T cells targeting GD2 (GD2-CART) eradicated DMGs in preclinical models.
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