pH-Sensitive Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy: Is this a Real Innovation in Nanomedicine?

In past decades, nanomedicine made impressive progress from basic science to clinical application.

The goal of nanoparticles in nanomedicine is to develop systems capable of carrying, releasing and delivering their payload drugs in an efficient manner to target tissues.

Despite the important advances in nanotechnology and nanomedicine, these technological translations for new pharmaceutical products did not meet the expectations of the scientific community.

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Importance of Nanoparticles in the Development of Durable Multi-functional and Smart Organic Coatings

Importance of nanoparticles in formulating durable, protective and multifunctional coatings has been discussed in this review.

Use of nanomaterials in organic coatings has brought a break-through in the coatings industry. Development of advanced coatings like multi-functional and smart coatings has been escalated with the introduction of nanotechnology into coatings.

Different types of nanoparticles contribute different functions and these properties have been reviewed.

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The Effects of Glyphosate and Multrazine on the Abundance and Diversity of Soil Microarthropods at the University Park

The effect of two herbicides, Glyphosate and Multrazine on the abundance and diversity of soil microarthropods (Mites and Collembolans) was assessed in a field experiment conducted from August to December, 2011 at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

The herbicides were applied at varying doses of low (1.4 ml/m2 active ingredient; a.i, standard (2.8 ml/m2 a.i) and high (5.6 ml/m2 a.i) for Glyphosate; and low (2.1 ml/m2 a.i), standard (4.2 ml/m2 a.i) and high (8.4 ml/m2 a.i) for Multrazine; and control was included.

The experiment was conducted in a split-plot design with six replicates arranged in a Randomized Complete Block Design. Moist soil samples were randomly collected from treated and control plots at the depths of 0-5 cm, 5-10 cm, 10-15 cm, and 15-20 cm, with an 8.5 cm2 diameter bucket-type auger.

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