Copper (Cu) is a vital trace element involved in various physiological and biochemical
processes. However, animals can only absorb a small fraction of Cu and the most is …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is able to non-invasively treat and diagnose various cancers
and nonmalignant diseases by combining light, oxygen, and photosensitizers (PSs) …

This work describes the synthesis and characterization of noncytotoxic nanocomposites
either colloidal or as films exhibiting high antibacterial activity. The biocompatible and …

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) made by green synthesis offer a variety of biochemical
properties and are an excellent alternative to traditional medications due to their low cost. In …

Major molecular mechanisms that underpin the toxicity of nanoparticles (NPs) are the
formation of reactive oxygen species and the induction of inflammation. The latter is …

Previous studies on the toxicity of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) have been primarily
based on testing individual ENMs, so little is known about the interactions and combined …

Nanomaterials have revolutionized modern science and technology due to their multiple
applications in engineering, physics, chemistry, and biomedicine. Nevertheless, the use and …

Nowadays, the interest in the search for new nanomaterials with improved electrical, optical,
catalytic and biological properties has increased. Despite the potential benefits that can be …

Nanoparticles (NPs) are part of our daily life, having a wide range of applications in
engineering, physics, chemistry, and biomedicine. However, there are serious concerns …

Metallic nanoparticles are widely used in cosmetics, food products and textile industry.
These particles are known to cause respiratory toxicity and epithelial inflammation. They are …