Zein Nanoparticles-Loaded Flavonoids-Rich Fraction from <i>Fridericia platyphylla</i>: Potential Antileishmanial Applications by Monica Araujo das Neves, Caroline Martins de Jesus, Jhones Luiz de Oliveira, Samuel dos Santos Soares Buna, Lucilene Amorim Silva, Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto, Cláudia Quintino da Rocha

“…The system was characterized by measuring particle diameter, polydispersity index, zeta potential, and encapsulation efficiency. Analytical techniques such as FTIR, DSC, and AFM were employed to confirm the encapsulation and stability of DCMF. …”
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Polypropylene to transportation fuel grade hydrocarbons over γ-alumina catalyst by Sathyapal R. Churipard, Adrian Alejandro Rodriguez Pinos, Sundaramurthy Vedachalam, Maliheh Heravi, Ajay K. Dalai, Saumitra Saxena, Bassam Dally

“…The γ-Al2O3 showed high efficiency and stability for converting polypropylene to liquid fuels. …”
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Developing Heterogeneous Porous 3D-Printed SiO₂-Pd-K₂SiO₃ Monolithic Catalyst via Surface MOF Growth and Pyrolysis for the Synthesis of Antitumoral... by Alexandrina Druta, Rania Bouhmala, Teqwa Ragdi, Mariangel Luna, Manuel Bañobre-López, Christian F. Masaguer, Manuel Amorín, Silvia Barbosa, Pablo Taboada, Alberto Coelho

“…Importantly, no leaching of palladium species was detected during the catalytic cycles, further underscoring the stability of the system. These isatin-based compounds exhibited remarkable cytotoxicity, with selective molecules achieving nanomolar potency against MCF-7 cells, surpassing reference drugs such as doxorubicin and sunitinib. …”
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Results of Water Inflow Elimination in Wells Draining Gas Сondestate Deposits by E. Vaganov, S. Sokhoshko, A. Sarancha, E. Levitina, I. Krasnov, T. Kharitonova

“…To eliminate water inflows in wells, despite the difference in the geological structure between the Urengoy and Beregovoye fields, the compositions used have fluidity (low viscosity) while maintaining its stability in the process of performing a full cycle of activities. …”
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In silico drug repurposing for potential HPV-induced skin wart treatment − A comparative transcriptome analysis by Navid Kashani, Amir Sabbaghian, Khadijeh Ahmadi, Mahdi Aalikhani

“…The interactions between selected drug candidates and the target protein were analyzed using the BIOVIA Discovery Studio. …”
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Using zoobenthos and ichthyofauna as test objects for the quality of surface waters polluted with heavy metals by V. V. Butsiak

“…Chronic toxicity was studied in the selected water samples using bioindication methods (classical methods) and hydrophones as test objects. …”
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Development and Characterization of Liposomal Phytoformulation of Piper longum L. for Melanoma Therapy by Himani ., Debadatta Mohapatra, Singh Shreya, Satyajeet Biswal, Gaurav Gopal Naik, Soki Daeme Malang, Pooja Kathait, Pradeep Kumar Patel, Shambhavi ., Prakash Ch. Senapati, Pratap Chandra Acharya, Alakh Niranjan Sahu

“…The developed liposome was characterized for its pharmaceutical possessions and therapeutic activity against melanoma cell lines. Results: The prepared liposome was found to be homogeneous, amorphous, transparent, light yellowish, demonstrated nano vesicular size (Zavg=104.858±0.262 nm), low polydispersity index (PDI=0.271±0.015), high zeta potential (ζ= -21.8±0.07 mV), spherical morphology, excellent % entrapment efficiency (EE=75.920±3.096%), refractive index (RI= 1.335±0.0001), sustained drug release, excellent drug-excipient compatibility, and stability. …”
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Kinetic Parameters of Soil Enzymes and Temperature Sensitivity Under Different Mulching Practices in Apple Orchards by Yaokun Jiang, Huike Li, Meng Liang, Yang Wu, Ziwen Zhao, Yuanze Li, Guobin Liu, Sha Xue

“…The kinetic parameters of soil enzymes, specifically the maximum reaction rate (V_max) and the Michaelis constant (K_m), are critical indicators of enzyme activity, while the temperature sensitivity (Q₁₀) reflects the thermal stability of the enzymatic reaction system. …”
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Naphthalimide-polyamine conjugates: a promising avenue for targeted anticancer therapy by Zhiyong Tian, Luyao Tian, Chaojie Wang

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Study on implementation of anaerobic digestion and composting technologies for kitchen waste management: A case study in Macau by Zhaobin Li, Tang Wai Fan, Mak Shu Lun, Qingwen Li, Qianqian Hong, Haolin Chen, Lei Ma, Jiena Yu

“…Methods: The study evaluates and selects the Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) process from various anaerobic digestion technologies (UASB, CF, USR, dry fermentation) for its adaptability and efficiency. …”
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Comparative Study of Fish Diversity in Wanquan River Based on Environmental Technology and Traditional Fishing Gear Survey Methods by Jun LEI, Yuanyuan SU, Lianzheng YIN, Ruohan ZENG, Ping LI, Yongqiang QIN, Xingwei CAI, Xiaoping DIAO

“…Fish play an important role in maintaining aquatic ecosystems and directly affect the health and stability of aquatic ecosystems. The rapid economic development of the Wanquan River basin has seriously affected the ecological function of fish in the basin owing to human activities such as dam dredging and highways. …”
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Chitosan-Based Intelligent Microneedles for Delivery of Amphotericin B Loaded Oleosomes: Antifungal Ocular Patch Targeting for Effective Against Fungal Keratitis Using Rabbit Model... by Elhabal SF, Al-Zuhairy SAKS, Elrefai MFM, El-Nabarawi MA, Hababeh S, Zarif Attalla K, Shoela MS, Nelson J, Fady M, Elzohairy NA, Amin ME, Ahmed HS, Ewedah TM, Mousa I, Hamdan AME

“…The optimized Ole were characterized, then the selected Ole were incorporated into sodium polyacrylate/PEG/chitosan-based microneedles (AmB-Ole/MNs) to improve ocular delivery by creating transient microchannels on the eye surface.Results: The optimized Ole showed a droplet size of (175 ± 0.78 nm), polydispersity index of (0.33 ± 0.04), zeta potential of (31 ± 0.43 mV), high entrapment efficiency (91± 0.63%), and improved stability, bioavailability, and controlled drug release. …”
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