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Queiroz LG, Faustino LA, de Oliveira PFM, Pompêo M, Córdoba de Torresi SI. Transformative nanobioplasmonic effects: Toxicological implications of plasmonic silver nanoparticles in aquatic biological models. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 954:176592. [PMID: 39343390 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2024] [Revised: 09/16/2024] [Accepted: 09/26/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) present unique properties, such as the induced localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) provoked under illumination with a proper wavelength, allowing these nanomaterials to be applied in fields such as catalysis and biomedicine. The study of AgNPs is also highly relevant from the environmental pollution viewpoint due to their high production and application in commercial products. Consequently, AgNPs reach aquatic environments and can be plasmonically stimulated under natural light conditions. This study investigates the toxic effects promoted by AgNPs under plasmonic excitation on the survival and physiology of the crustacean Daphnia similis. Two AgNP shapes (spherical and triangular) with plasmon bands absorbing in different spectral regions in the visible range were studied. The organisms were exposed to different AgNP concentrations under five different light conditions. Survival and changes in enzymatic biomarkers of oxidative stress and lipid storage were evaluated. Under LSPR conditions, we observed increased lethality for both AgNP shapes. LSPR effects of AgNPs showed mortality 2.6 and 1.7 times higher than the treatment under dark conditions for spherical and triangular morphologies respectively. The enzymatic assays demonstrated that plasmonic treatments triggered physiological responses. Significantly decreased activities were observed exclusively under LSPR conditions for both AgNP shapes. Considering all treatments, spherical AgNPs showed lower LC50 values than triangular ones, indicating their higher toxic potential. Our results demonstrate that LSPR AgNPs can induce biological responses associated with oxidative stress and survival. Therefore, this study highlights the potential risks of environmental contamination by plasmonically active metallic nanomaterials. These materials can enhance their toxicity when light-excited, yet the results also indicate promising opportunities for light-based therapies.
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- Lucas G Queiroz
- Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Prof. Lineu Prestes Avenue 748, 05508-900 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Prof. Lineu Prestes Avenue 748, 05508-900 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Prof. Lineu Prestes Avenue 748, 05508-900 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Matão 321, 05508-090 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Prof. Lineu Prestes Avenue 748, 05508-900 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Köroğlu U, Sağlam N, Tamer U, Akçan R, Boyaci İH, Evran E. Identification of blood at simulated crime scenes using silver nanoparticles with SERS. Turk J Chem 2024; 48:676-690. [PMID: 39296784 PMCID: PMC11407333 DOI: 10.55730/1300-0527.3687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 08/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/21/2024] Open
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The analysis of substances and samples obtained from a crime scene is very important in solving forensic cases. To determine the variables involved in a crime and to expedite the investigation process, the rapid analysis of body fluids in small quantities and within environments containing diverse components is particularly necessary. For this reason, it is of great importance to analyze biological fluids with rapid, noncontaminating, nondestructive, low-cost, and accurate techniques. In recent years, with advancements in laser technology, spectroscopic methods have been introduced as analytical techniques in forensic medicine and chemical studies. This study focuses on surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to demonstrate the detection of blood samples in simulated crime scenes. To minimize the background signal from fluorescent biomolecules in blood, dilution was performed with two different components and Raman analysis was performed for four different concentrations of blood. In general, a decrease in noise in the spectra was observed as the blood was diluted. Crime scenes consisting of pure blood, blood diluted with ethanol and distilled water (1:2, 1:4, and 1:8), a blood-mineral water mixture, a blood-cherry juice mixture, and silver nanoparticle-added mixtures were simulated, and their spectra were examined. Chemometric analyses of the data were performed. Despite high noise and low peak intensities, blood-identifying signals were detected when examining different blood concentrations. It was observed that silver nanoparticles provided high enhancement of blood peaks thanks to their strong plasmonic properties.
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- Uğur Köroğlu
- Department of Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkiye
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkiye
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkiye
- Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Center, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkiye
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkiye
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkiye
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkiye
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Mahmudin L, Wulandani R, Riswan M, Kurnia Sari E, Dwi Jayanti P, Syahrul Ulum M, Arifin M, Suharyadi E. Silver nanoparticles-based localized surface plasmon resonance biosensor for Escherichia coli detection. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 311:123985. [PMID: 38316074 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.123985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria with varying solution concentrations have been successfully detected using silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs)-based localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) biosensors. The Ag NPs were effectively synthesized by a chemical method using trisodium citrate with L-Histidine (L-His) and deposited on the surface of Au thin film-coated half-cylinder BK-7 prisms. He-Ne laser with a wavelength of 632.8 nm was used to generate LSPR phenomena in Kretschmann configuration with prism/Au thin film/His-Ag NPs/E. coli bacteria/air structure arrangements. The variation of E. coli bacteria concentration was carried out to determine the effect of E. coli bacteria concentration on the LSPR curve characteristics. The characterization results showed that the size of Ag NPs was 18.7 nm, and that of His-Ag NPs was 17.9 nm. Selected area electron diffraction results indicated the formation of diffraction rings with the presence of lattice planes (111), (200), (220), and (311), proving the face-centered cubic crystal structure of silver. The absorbance peak of Ag NPs shifted from a wavelength of 421-414 nm with an increase in band gap energy from 2.94 eV to 2.99 eV, along with a decreased average particle size. The functional groups observed in His-Ag NPs showed wavenumbers at 3320 to 3318 cm-1, 2106 to 2129 cm-1, and 1635 cm-1, showing the OH, CH, and C CO bonds, respectively. The SPR angle of the prism/Au thin film/air structure is 44.80°. Meanwhile, the LSPR angle for the prism/Au thin film/His-Ag NPs/air structure is 44.92°. There is an increase in the LSPR angle by 0.12°. Moreover, the minimum reflectance increases by 0.02. After detecting E. coli bacteria, the LSPR angle shifted by 0.26°, 0.38°, and 0.49° for concentrations of 6.0 × 108 CFU/mL, 6.0 × 107 CFU/mL and 6.0 × 106 CFU/mL respectively. However, the minimum reflectance rose from 0.09° to 0.14°, 0.20°, and 0.22°. Moreover, SPR testing with the structure of the prism/Au thin film/E. coli bacteria/air was carried out to determine the contribution of His-Ag NPs for detecting E. coli bacteria. The results showed that no angular shift occurs. These results indicate that using Ag NPs encapsulated with L-His is essential in amplifying the SPR signal and detecting E. coli bacteria. There was a notable alteration in both the LSPR angle and minimum reflectance indicating that adding His-Ag NPs facilitated the interaction between the E. coli and the sensor surface, thereby enhancing the performance of LSPR-based sensors for E. coli detection for low limit of detection value at 0.47 CFU/mL.
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- Lufsyi Mahmudin
- Department of Physics, Universitas Tadulako, Palu, Indonesia.
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- Department of Physics, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Physics, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Physics, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Physics, Universitas Tadulako, Palu, Indonesia
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- Department of Physics, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Physics, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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Linh DT, Mai QD, Nguyet Nga DT, Anh NT, Van Tuan H, Nguyen HA, Vu XH, Le AT. Surface ligand modified silver nanoparticles-based SERS sensing platform for ultrasensitive detection of the pesticide thiram in green tea leaves: roles of coating agents in sensing performance. RSC Adv 2024; 14:9975-9984. [PMID: 38528918 PMCID: PMC10962401 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra00048j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been regarded as a highly promising substrate for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensors. In this study, we focused on the electrochemical synthesis method by developing three kinds of AgNPs using three different electrolytes: citrate (e-Ag-C), oleic acid (e-Ag-O) and fish mint (Houttuynia cordata Thunb.) extract (e-Ag-bio). The as-prepared AgNPs were characterized and then employed as SERS substrates to detect the pesticide thiram. The obtained results show that e-Ag-O exhibits the best SERS performance. The effect of the coating agent was explained by chemical and electromagnetic enhancements (CM and EM). Although thiram could absorb onto e-Ag-C at the highest level, allowing its Raman signal to be best enhanced via the CM, the smallest interparticle distance of e-Ag-O could have resulted in the largest improvement in the EM. Using e-Ag-O to develop SERS-based sensors for thiram, we obtain the impressive detection limit of 1.04 × 10-10 M in standard samples and 10-9 M in tea leaves. The linear ranges are from 10-4 M to 10-7 M and from 10-7 M to 10-9 M, covering the maximum residue levels for plant commodities established by the United States Environment Protection Agency and European Food Safety Authority (2-13 ppm ∼7.7 × 10-6 M to 5 × 10-5 M).
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- Dong Thi Linh
- Phenikaa University Nano Institute (PHENA), Phenikaa University Hanoi 12116 Vietnam
- Faculty of Fundamental Sciences, Thai Nguyen University of Technology 666 3/2 Road Thai Nguyen City 24000 Vietnam
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- Phenikaa University Nano Institute (PHENA), Phenikaa University Hanoi 12116 Vietnam
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- Phenikaa University Nano Institute (PHENA), Phenikaa University Hanoi 12116 Vietnam
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- Phenikaa University Nano Institute (PHENA), Phenikaa University Hanoi 12116 Vietnam
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- Phenikaa University Nano Institute (PHENA), Phenikaa University Hanoi 12116 Vietnam
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- Phenikaa University Nano Institute (PHENA), Phenikaa University Hanoi 12116 Vietnam
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- Institute of Science and Technology, TNU-University of Sciences Tan Thinh Ward Thai Nguyen City 24000 Vietnam
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- Phenikaa University Nano Institute (PHENA), Phenikaa University Hanoi 12116 Vietnam
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Phenikaa University Hanoi 12116 Vietnam
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Aliqab K, Dave K, Sorathiya V, Alsharari M, Armghan A. Numerical analysis of Phase change material and graphene-based tunable refractive index sensor for infrared frequency spectrum. Sci Rep 2023; 13:7653. [PMID: 37169848 PMCID: PMC10175499 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-34859-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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Here, we present the findings of parametric analysis into a phase transition material Ge2Sb2Te5(GST)-based, graphene-based, with a wide dynamic range in the infrared and visible electromagnetic spectrum. The suggested structure is studied in multi-layered configurations, built up with layers of GST, graphene, silicon, and silver materials. These multilayer structures' reflectance behavior has been described for refractive indices between 1.3 and 2.5. The complete design is simulated using a computational process called the finite element method. Additionally, we have investigated the impact of material heights on the structure's performance in general. We have presented several resonating tracing curves in polynomial equations to determine the sensing behavior across a specific wavelength range and refractive index values. The proposed design is also investigated at various inclined angles of incidence to ascertain its wide-angle stability. A computational study of the proposed structure can assist in the evolution of biosensors to identify a wide range of biomolecules, including malignant, hemoglobin urine, saliva-cortisol, and glucose.
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- Khaled Aliqab
- Department of Electrical Engineering. College of Engineering, Jouf University, Sakaka, 72388, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Information and Communication Technology, Marwadi University, Rajkot, India
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- Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Parul Institute of Engineering and Technology, Parul University, Waghodia Road, Vadodara, 391 760, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Electrical Engineering. College of Engineering, Jouf University, Sakaka, 72388, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Electrical Engineering. College of Engineering, Jouf University, Sakaka, 72388, Saudi Arabia.
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Kumar S, Seo S. Plasmonic Sensors: A New Frontier in Nanotechnology. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:385. [PMID: 36979597 PMCID: PMC10046622 DOI: 10.3390/bios13030385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Plasmonics is the study of surface plasmons formed by the interaction of incident light with electrons to form a surface-bound electromagnetic wave [...].
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Tang L, Liao C, Guo Y, Zhang Y. Controllable Preparation of Ag-SiO 2 Composite Nanoparticles and Their Applications in Fluorescence Enhancement. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 16:201. [PMID: 36614539 PMCID: PMC9821964 DOI: 10.3390/ma16010201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Metal nanoparticles have attracted a great deal of interest due to their unique properties of surface plasmon resonance. Metal nanoparticles can enhance the fluorescence emission intensity of quantum dots (QDs) through the local surface plasmon resonance effect, which is mainly determined by the distance between them. Therefore, it is very important to achieve controllable distance between metal and QDs, and study fluorescence enhancement. In this work, the controllable adjustment of the distance between metal nanoparticles and QDs was successfully realized by controlling the thickness of the SiO2 shell of Ag@SiO2 nanoparticles. Firstly, Ag nanoparticles with uniform size distribution and relatively high concentration were prepared, and then the thickness of the SiO2 shell was controlled by controlling the amount of tetra-ethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) in the hydrolysis of TEOS reaction. (3-aminopropyl) triethoxysilane (APS) was used to connect CdS/ZnS QDs with Ag@SiO2 nanoparticles to form Ag@SiO2@CdS/ZnS QD composite nanoparticles. The fluorescence spectra shows that the fluorescence intensity of the Ag@SiO2@CdS/ZnS QD composite nanoparticles is significantly enhanced. Photoexcitation spectra and fluorescence spectra of CdS/ZnS QD and Ag@SiO2@CdS/ZnS QD composite nanoparticles, measured under different energy excitation conditions, indicate that the existence of Ag nanoparticles can enhance the fluorescence intensity of CdS/ZnS QDs. Finally, a further physical mechanism of fluorescence enhancement is revealed.
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- Luping Tang
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
- SEU-FEI Nano-Pico Center, Key Lab of MEMS of Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering & College of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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Yadav S, Senapati S, Kumar S, Gahlaut SK, Singh JP. GLAD Based Advanced Nanostructures for Diversified Biosensing Applications: Recent Progress. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:1115. [PMID: 36551082 PMCID: PMC9775079 DOI: 10.3390/bios12121115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Glancing angle deposition (GLAD) is a technique for the fabrication of sculpted micro- and nanostructures under the conditions of oblique vapor flux incident and limited adatom diffusion. GLAD-based nanostructures are emerging platforms with broad sensing applications due to their high sensitivity, enhanced optical and catalytic properties, periodicity, and controlled morphology. GLAD-fabricated nanochips and substrates for chemical and biosensing applications are replacing conventionally used nanomaterials due to their broad scope, ease of fabrication, controlled growth parameters, and hence, sensing abilities. This review focuses on recent advances in the diverse nanostructures fabricated via GLAD and their applications in the biomedical field. The effects of morphology and deposition conditions on GLAD structures, their biosensing capability, and the use of these nanostructures for various biosensing applications such as surface plasmon resonance (SPR), fluorescence, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), and colorimetric- and wettability-based bio-detection will be discussed in detail. GLAD has also found diverse applications in the case of molecular imaging techniques such as fluorescence, super-resolution, and photoacoustic imaging. In addition, some in vivo applications, such as drug delivery, have been discussed. Furthermore, we will also provide an overview of the status of GLAD technology as well as future challenges associated with GLAD-based nanostructures in the mentioned areas.
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- Sarjana Yadav
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- School of Interdisciplinary Research, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Electronics and Information Engineering, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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