Near infrared quantum dots have been receiving great attention as fluorescent optical probes for in vivo imaging applications. In this contribution, we report the synthesis and surface functionalization of cadmium free ternary AgInS2 nanocrystals emitting in the near infrared range for successful in vitro and in vivo bioimaging applications. The FDA approved triblock copolymer Pluronic F127 was...

Mesoporous aluminophosphate thin films templated by nonionic copolymer surfactant (Pluronic-F108 and –F127) were prepared by the dip-coating method. Self-assembly of copolymer surfactants with different sizes and hydrophilic properties into cubic symmetry causes the formation of thin films with different pore dimensions. Symmetry of pore arrangement was determined by SAXS and TEM measurements. ...

Limiting the serum protein fouling is a major challenge in design of nanoparticles (NPs) for nanomedicine applications. Suitable chemical surface modification strategies allow to limit interactions with adsorbing proteins. In this communication, we address potential isobutyramide (IBAM) groups grafted on stellate silica (STMS) immobilization two biocompatible polymers renown biomedical and low ...

Here, the liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS) in aqueous solutions containing poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) methacrylate homopolymers is reported for first time. In this study, thermoresponse of concentrated DEGMA60 (two ethylene glycol, EG, groups) TEGMA71 (three EG groups), OEGMA300x (4.5 average varying molar masses (MM), and OEGMA50028 (nine discussed. Interestingly, temperature LLPS (TLLPS...

Digital microfluidics (DMF) is a promising technique for carrying out miniaturized, automated biochemical assays in which discrete droplets of reagents are actuated on the surface of an array of electrodes. A limitation for DMF is nonspecific protein adsorption to device surfaces, which interferes with assay fidelity and can cause droplets to become unmovable. Here, we report the results of a q...

The correlation between the textural properties and the photocatalytic activity of nanocrystalline Titanium dioxide (TiO2)-anatase films obtained by sol–gel has been investigated. Mesoporous and mesostructured TiO2-anatase films were prepared using different titanium precursors and Pluronic (F127) and polyethylene glycol hexadecyl ether P5884 (Brij58) surfactants via acid catalysis. Ca(NO3)2 an...

Objective: Fast melt tablets and sublingual route have been widely used for providing quick onset of action with the avoidance of first pass metabolism. The objective of this work was to compare the effect of different meltable binders namely; polyethylene glycol (PEG) 4000, pluronic F127 and pluronic F68 on the performance of fast release tablets of the model drug zolmitriptan prepared using t...