Switchable surface redox chemistry is demonstrated in gold@iron/iron oxide core-shell nanoparticles with ambient oxidation and plasmon-mediated reduction to modulate the oxidation state of shell layers. The iron shell can be oxidized to iron oxide through ambient oxidation, leading to an enhancement and red-shift of the gold surface plasmon resonance (SPR). This enhanced gold SPR can drive redu...

The objective of this research is to determine all processes in the magmatic evolution and related hydrothermal activities that created the volcanic rocks and associated ore-forming systems of the Bafq ‎mining district. Several iron oxide-apatite (IOA) deposits were investigated in this area with a focus on the Sechahun ore deposit. The Bafq ‎mining district is well known for hosting significan...

Reddish-brown granules embedded in the spongin fibers of some keratose sponges consist of very fine crystallites of poorly organized lepidocrocite, gamma FeOOH. This is the first occurrence of crystalline iron mineralization in the phylum Porifera and the first indication of hard tissue formation among the Keratosa.

introduction: iiron oxide nanoparticles (io np) have an increasing number of biomedical applications. to date, the potential cytotoxicity of these particles remains an issue of debate. little is known about the cellular interaction or toxic effects of io np on differentiation of stem cells. the aim of the present study was to investigate the possible toxic role of different doses of io np in di...

In many parkinsonian syndromes, neuromelanin (NM)-containing dopaminergic neurons of the substantia nigra (SN) are selectively targeted by the noxius pathogens. Studies of the constitutional and functional features of human NM allow the formulation of a logical hypothesis on its role in parkinsonian syndromes. In the early stages, NM synthesis and iron-chelating properties may act as a powerful...

The most important component of steelmaking slags is the iron oxide since it serves as the oxidizing agent in refining reactions. The measurement of the iron oxide content is performed in the steelworks by taking a sample out of the liquid slag, cooling it and subsequently analysing it. The procedure takes some time. It would be highly desirable, therefore, to develop methods for rapid in situ ...

Background and Aim: Iron oxide nanoparticles are used in fields related to nanotechnology including ecology, magnetic storage, imaging and medicinal purposes. Iron nanoparticles produce reactive oxygen species (Ros). These materials are able to cross the placenta. The aim of this study was to investigate toxic effect of iron oxide nanoparticles on fetal lung in mice. <br ...