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Optical and microarray silver-gold based sensors for the detection of e.coli 0157:h7 in seawater
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Recently researchers reported that nanoparticles functionalised through chemical methods possess risks to the environment and to the human health since they use hazardous chemicals and produce toxic waste. The increasing ...
Screening of Selected Libyan Medicinal Plants for the Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles and their activity against Streptococcus mutans
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Nanotechnology has emerged as an elementary division of modern science and stemmed directly from green chemistry twelve basic concepts, it receives global attention due to its unique character and ample applications. It ...
A baseline evaluation of the cytotoxicity of gold nanoparticles in different types of mammalian cells for future radiosensitization studies
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Recently nanoparticles (NPs) have been introduced and used in combination with therapeutic approaches to develop nanotechnology-enabled medicine. These nanostructures allow for the exploitation of the physiochemical ...
A baseline evaluation of the cytotoxicity of gold nanoparticles in different types of mammalian cells for future radiosensitization studies
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Recently nanoparticles (NPs) have been introduced and used in combination with therapeutic approaches to develop nanotechnology-enabled medicine. These nanostructures allow for the exploitation of the physiochemical ...
Developing a lateral flow device for the detection of novel breast cancer biomarkers
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Breast cancer is the most prevalent malignancy and one of the leading causes of death in women worldwide. Delayed diagnosis of breast cancer greatly reduces the effectiveness of treatment and is considered one of the major ...
Microscopic analysis of In vitro and In vivo effects of functionalized gold nanoparticles on the liver, kidney, spleen, heart and pancreas of male wistar rats
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Nanotechnology represents a promising knowledge based platform that can solve human needs and ailments, especially in cases like cancers, diabetes, antibiotic drug resistances etc. Many metallic nanoparticles are being ...
Phytochemical synthesis and antimicrobial application of gold nanoparticles from extract of Artemisia annua
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Metallic nanoparticles synthesized using chemical methods and physical methods are considered toxic to the environment due to the use of toxic solvents. The biological synthesis methods such as the use of plant extracts ...
Investigation of the anti-obesity effects of citrate-capped gold nanoparticles on 3T3-L1 cells and their genetic profiling
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
The incidence and prevalence of obesity and its related diseases has nearly tripled and is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide. Several modern methods for the management and treatment of obesity are available, with ...
Nanostructured immunosensor for low level detection of waterborne cryptosporidium
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
A major causative agent of gastrointestinal disease is Cryptosporidium, a protozoan
waterborne parasite identified in over 70 countries. Cryptosporidium infection is a
cause of high disease morbidity in children and the ...