Surface-functionalized gold and silver nanoparticles, AuNPs and AgNPs for short, prepared
via the modification of organic chelating motifs by covalent or non-covalent bonds, represent …

The discovery of carbon dots (CDs) for environmental remediation has gained awareness
because of the diverse economically viable and environmental friendly green precursors …

In small quantities, certain heavy metals (eg, iron, copper, manganese, and zinc) are
nutritionally essential for a healthy life. However, heavy metals show a great trend to form …

Noble metal nanoparticles (NPs) are ideal scaffolds for the fabrication of sensing devices
because of their high surface-to-volume ratio combined with their unique optical and …

Nanoparticle technology plays a key role in providing opportunities and possibilities for the
development of new generation of sensing tools. The targeted sensing of selective …

The detection and removal of lead (Pb (II)) ions in water is essential for both human health
and the natural environment. This study reported the feasibility of the large-pore diameter …

Recent developments in nanotechnology and engineering have produced a plethora of
nanomaterials with amazing physical/chemical properties and enhanced sensing potential …

The sensitive detection of heavy metal ions in the organism and aquatic ecosystem using
nanosensors based on environment friendly and biocompatible materials still remains a …

In recent years, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have drawn considerable research attention in
the fields of catalysis, drug delivery, imaging, diagnostics, therapy and biosensors due to …

A simple, cost-effective and rapid colorimetric method for any or all of Hg 2+, Pb 2+ and Cu
2+ detection using papain-functionalized gold nanoparticles (P-AuNPs) has been …