This review summarizes traditional and recent nonconventional, bioinspired, methods for the
aqueous synthesis of colloidal semiconductor quantum dots (QDs). The basic chemistry …

The incorporation of biomolecules into nanomaterials generates functional nanosystems
with novel and advanced properties, presenting great potential for applications in various …

Since the advent of practical methods for achieving DNA metallization, the use of nucleic
acids as templates for the synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) has become an active …

Up to now, there is still a great challenge to efficiently separate magnesite from calcium-
bearing carbonate minerals, especially dolomite, via froth flotation owing to their similar …

Fascination with and the need for evermore increasing efficiency, power, or strength have
been the cornerstones for developing new materials and methods for their creation. Higher …

Precise control over interparticle interactions is essential to retain the functions of individual
components in a self‐assembled superstructure. Here, we report the design of a …

The exploitation of smart nanoagents based drug delivery systems (DDSs) has proven to be
a promising strategy for fighting cancers. Hitherto, such nanoagents still face challenges …

Silver nanoparticles are potentially used in different medicinal as well as household
products and cosmetics due to their renowned antimicrobial activity. They are also famous …

Bright, photostable luminescent labels are powerful tools for the in vitro and in vivo imaging
of biological events. Semiconductor nanocrystals have emerged as attractive alternatives to …

To achieve the efficient flotation separation of cassiterite from fluorite, an eco-friendly
depressant, the disodium salt of adenosine 5′-triphosphate (Na 2 ATP), was employed for …