Metallic nanoparticles (NPs) are of particular interest as antimicrobial agents in water and
wastewater treatment due to their broad suppressive range against bacteria, viruses, and …

Medicine is constantly looking for new and improved treatments for diseases, which need to
have a high efficacy and be cost-effective, creating a large demand on scientific research to …

The investigation of novel nanoparticles with antimicrobial activity has grown in recent years
due to the increased incidence of nosocomial infections occurring during hospitalization and …

The past few decades have witnessed transition metal oxides (TMOs) as promising
candidates for a plethora of applications in numerous fields. The exceptional properties …

Titanium dioxide or titania (TiO 2) is one of the most abundant compounds on our planet and
a very appealing material for a variety of applications. Unique physical and chemical …

Since its commercial production in the early twentieth century, titanium dioxide (TiO2) has
been widely used as a pigment1 and in sunscreens, 2, 3 paints, 4 ointments, toothpaste, 5 …

The utilization of solar irradiation to supply energy or to initiate chemical reactions is already
an established idea. If a wide-band gap semiconductor like titanium dioxide (TiO2) is …

Synthesis of nanoparticles in microemulsions is an area of considerable current interest.
This subject can be broadly divided into two sections defined by the nature of the host …

The interest in the preparation and application of nanometer size materials is increasing
since they can exhibit properties of great industrial interest. Several techniques have been …

TiO2 can be prepared in the form of powder, crystals, or thin films. Liquid-phase processing
is one of the most convenient and utilized methods of synthesis. It has the advantage of …