Soft nanoparticles as antimicrobial agents and carriers of microbiocides for enhanced inhibition activity.

Antibiotic resistance continues to pose significant health challenges. Considering severe limitations in the discovery and supply of new antibiotics, there is an unmet need to design alternative and more effective strategies for addressing this global issue. Use of polymeric nanoparticles with cationic shell surfaces offers a highly promising approach to coupling their inherent bactericidal action with sustained delivery of small lipophilic microbicides.

A comprehensive MRI-based computational model of blood flow in compliant aorta using radial basis function interpolation.

Background: Properly understanding the origin and progression of the thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) can help prevent its growth and rupture. For a better understanding of this pathogenesis, the aortic blood flow has to be studied and interpreted in great detail. We can obtain detailed aortic blood flow information using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) based computational fluid dynamics (CFD) with a prescribed motion of the aortic wall.

Advancements in Hybrid Cellulose-Based Films: Innovations and Applications in 2D Nano-Delivery Systems.

This review paper delves into the realm of hybrid cellulose-based materials and their applications in 2D nano-delivery systems. Cellulose, recognized for its biocompatibility, versatility, and renewability, serves as the core matrix for these nanomaterials. The paper offers a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in the creation, analysis, and application of these materials, emphasizing their significance in nanotechnology and biomedical domains.

Cations and Anions Affect the Speed of Sound in Water Oppositely.

Identifying the composition of a solution using acoustics remains a challenge. It is known that for low salt concentrations the speed of sound in water increases linearly with the concentration of the electrolyte, but the contribution of individual cations and anions is unknown. We introduce the concept of intrinsic sound speed to quantify the contribution of ions to the speed of sound.

Advancement in Biosensor Technologies of 2D MaterialIntegrated with Cellulose-Physical Properties.

This review paper provides an in-depth analysis of recent advancements in integrating two-dimensional (2D) materials with cellulose to enhance biosensing technology. The incorporation of 2D materials such as graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides, along with nanocellulose, improves the sensitivity, stability, and flexibility of biosensors. Practical applications of these advanced biosensors are explored in fields like medical diagnostics and environmental monitoring.