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Power Utilization In Open Ran: Key Findings From A Usa Testbed, Saish Urumkar, Byrav Ramamurthy, Seshu Tirupathi, Sachin Sharma
Power Utilization In Open Ran: Key Findings From A Usa Testbed, Saish Urumkar, Byrav Ramamurthy, Seshu Tirupathi, Sachin Sharma
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Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) provide flexible, scalable, and interoperable solutions to address the growing demands of mobile traffic while also aiming to reduce energy consumption. Most prior research on energy-efficient Open RAN has focused on switching techniques such as dynamic cell on/off strategies and adaptive resource allocation, primarily through simulations. This letter investigates Central Processing Unit (CPU) power utilization at the NodeB (base station) level, focusing on User Equipment (UE) connection states by making use of a USA testbed (i.e., POWDER testbed). Two scenarios are considered for the experimental setup: (1) a simulated virtual environment with a single …
A Critical Review Of Consumer Perception And Environmental Impacts Of Bioplastics In Sustainable Food Packaging, Junjie Lin, Amit K. Jaiswal, Swarna Jaiswal
A Critical Review Of Consumer Perception And Environmental Impacts Of Bioplastics In Sustainable Food Packaging, Junjie Lin, Amit K. Jaiswal, Swarna Jaiswal
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As awareness of environmental issues deepens and the demand for sustainability grows among societies, businesses, and consumers, minimizing the environmental impact of food packaging has become increasingly important. Bioplastics offer a promising solution due to their use of renewable resources (such as plants), their biodegradability, and their ability to retain the protective properties of traditional plastics. This review discusses recent advancements and trends in sustainable food packaging, emphasizing the role of bioplastics. Several typical types of bioplastics are introduced, along with an analysis of their advantages and limitations. Furthermore, this study investigates consumers' attitudes toward bioplastic food packaging, emphasizing their …
Exploring Rust’S Performance In A Serverless Environment, Saoirse Mullen, Gary Clynch
Exploring Rust’S Performance In A Serverless Environment, Saoirse Mullen, Gary Clynch
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Exploring Rust’s Performance in a Serverless Environment
Ai-Based Predictive Analytics For Network Operations, Timur Nikisin, David White
Ai-Based Predictive Analytics For Network Operations, Timur Nikisin, David White
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AI-Based Predictive Analytics for Network Operations
Power Saving In Open Ran By Using Advanced Cpu Scheduling Algorithm, Saish Urumkar, Sachin Sharma
Power Saving In Open Ran By Using Advanced Cpu Scheduling Algorithm, Saish Urumkar, Sachin Sharma
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Open RAN is an emerging wireless technology that is gaining significant attention for its potential to enable flexi- ble, cost-efficient, and interoperable networks. Reducing power utilization in Open RAN, particularly for 5G base stations (gNodeBs) deployed in remote areas, remains a critical challenge due to limited power availability. In our previous work, we developed a CPU scheduling algorithm that optimized core allocation based on load conditions, reducing power utilization for gNodeB in a virtualized Open RAN environment. Extending our previous work, this paper introduces an advanced CPU scheduling for Open RAN designed to reduce power utilization in real hardware Open …
Demonstrating The Impact Of Cpu Scheduling On Power Consumption In Virtualized Open Ran, Saish Urumkar, Sachin Sharma
Demonstrating The Impact Of Cpu Scheduling On Power Consumption In Virtualized Open Ran, Saish Urumkar, Sachin Sharma
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Open RAN (Open Radio Access Network) is a next- generation wireless network gaining significant research interest globally due to its potential to provide a cost-efficient and scalable solution for growing network demands. Energy efficiency is an important area of focus in Open RAN deployments, as reducing power consumption while maintaining network performance is essential for sustainable wireless communication. This paper demonstrates the impact of CPU (Central Processing Unit) scheduling process priorities on power consumption and network performance in an Open RAN NodeB deployed on a testbed in the USA. The experimental results are demonstrated using two scenarios: (1) CPU Priority-Based …
Biodegradable Curcumin-Nanoclay Films For Extending Shrimp Shelf-Life And Freshness, Kalpani Y. Perera, Sneha Sabu Mathew, Luana De S.C. Carnaval, Dileswar Pradhan, Amit K. Jaiswal, Swarna Jaiswal
Biodegradable Curcumin-Nanoclay Films For Extending Shrimp Shelf-Life And Freshness, Kalpani Y. Perera, Sneha Sabu Mathew, Luana De S.C. Carnaval, Dileswar Pradhan, Amit K. Jaiswal, Swarna Jaiswal
Research Outputs: 2025-Present
Preserving food freshness is fundamental for minimizing waste. Intelligent packaging offers valuable information, enhances safety, and improves food quality during storage and transit. This study aimed to develop biodegradable, intelligent food packaging for shrimp using curcumin (Cur), gelatin (Gel), sodium alginate (SA), and nanoclay (NC) to enhance food safety and extend shelf life. The films with 1 % NC-Cur exhibited a 3.46-fold increase in UV barrier properties compared to the control, although Cur reduced transparency. Mechanical testing showed that films containing 0.5 % NC-Cur achieved optimal tensile strength (38.6 ± 30.9 MPa). The water contact angle (WCA) increased to 84.12 …
Metamorphosis: An Evaluation Of The Adaptation And Re-Use Potential Of Suburban Housing For Older Homeowners, Michelle Moore
Metamorphosis: An Evaluation Of The Adaptation And Re-Use Potential Of Suburban Housing For Older Homeowners, Michelle Moore
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Ireland’s population is ageing at a rate that is more than twice the EU average. Public policy in Ireland aims to support older persons to age-in-place. Over 80% of older adults in Ireland live in an owner-occupied home, following many decades of public policy promoting home ownership as the tenure of choice. Limited research has been undertaken on the housing adaptation options that could result in privately-owned homes being made more suitable for the evolving needs of the rapidly ageing demographic. This thesis addresses the hypothesis that, with the provision of an appropriate suite of enablers, older homeowners can be …
A Comparison Of Aks And K3s On Vmss, Craig Dillon, Omar Portillo
A Comparison Of Aks And K3s On Vmss, Craig Dillon, Omar Portillo
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A Comparison of AKS and K3s on VMSS
Nomad Vs. Kubernetes, Alexandru Constantin Cardas, Omar Portillo
Nomad Vs. Kubernetes, Alexandru Constantin Cardas, Omar Portillo
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Nomad vs. Kubernetes
Investigation Into Finops Techniques To Optimise Cost In Aws Cloud Deployments, Denis Parker, Kevin Bayliss
Investigation Into Finops Techniques To Optimise Cost In Aws Cloud Deployments, Denis Parker, Kevin Bayliss
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Investigation Into FinOps Techniques To Optimise Cost in AWS Cloud Deployments
An Evaluation Of Zero Trust Principles In Modern Software Development, Cezar Vararu, David White
An Evaluation Of Zero Trust Principles In Modern Software Development, Cezar Vararu, David White
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An evaluation of Zero Trust Principles in modern software development
Cost Optimization In Open Telemetry, Niksa Jadric, Cormac Keogh
Cost Optimization In Open Telemetry, Niksa Jadric, Cormac Keogh
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Cost Optimization in Open Telemetry
Electrochemical Detection Of Nitrite Based On Iron Oxide–Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite Modified Electrode In Real Water, Amira Ghezal, Zina Fredj, Ammar Al-Hamry, Marcos A. Gross, Leonardo G. Paterno, Mounir Ben Ali, Olfa Kanoun, Baljit Singh
Electrochemical Detection Of Nitrite Based On Iron Oxide–Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite Modified Electrode In Real Water, Amira Ghezal, Zina Fredj, Ammar Al-Hamry, Marcos A. Gross, Leonardo G. Paterno, Mounir Ben Ali, Olfa Kanoun, Baljit Singh
Research Outputs: 2025-Present
This work presents a screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE) modified with iron oxide nanoparticles-reduced graphene oxide (ION-rGO) nanocomposite for the rapid and highly sensitive determination of nitrite in real water samples. The presence of both ION and rGO on the electrode surface enhances the sensing performance compared to the unmodified SPCE by reducing the charge transfer at the electrode/electrolyte interface. Under optimized conditions, it is demonstrated that the charge-transfer resistance determined from electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) scales linearly with the logarithm of nitrite concentration. Due to its unique structure, the proposed nitrite sensor displays improved performance compared to our previous work, …
Exploring The Sustainability Of Single Use Plastics In The Biopharmaceuticals Sector: A Scoping Review Of Challenges, Opportunities And Impact, Cormac Mcmahon, Adrienne F. M. Fleming, Philip Owende, Malcolm Goggin
Exploring The Sustainability Of Single Use Plastics In The Biopharmaceuticals Sector: A Scoping Review Of Challenges, Opportunities And Impact, Cormac Mcmahon, Adrienne F. M. Fleming, Philip Owende, Malcolm Goggin
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Single-use plastics (SUPs) are synonymous with the biopharmaceuticals sector, facilitating economies of scale, process efficiency, flexibility and sterility assurance, all with a seemingly negligible environmental footprint. Yet, in ever-tightening regulation, mandated by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and by concern for large-scale industrial impacts, the sustainability of SUP consumption is increasingly being questioned. Whilst the sector contributes to human welfare, its transition risk is unlikely to remain immune to societal pressure for more sustainable production. This paper aims to present a scoping review of the apparent contradiction between sectoral SUP adoption and the increasing importance of circularity. The approach to …
The Digital Loophole: Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Child Age Verification Methods On Social Media, Fatmaelzahraa Eltaher Ph.D, Rahul Gajula, Luis Miralles-Pechuán, Christina Thorpe, Susan Mckeever
The Digital Loophole: Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Child Age Verification Methods On Social Media, Fatmaelzahraa Eltaher Ph.D, Rahul Gajula, Luis Miralles-Pechuán, Christina Thorpe, Susan Mckeever
Conference papers
Social media platforms are an integral part of daily life for nearly five billion people worldwide. However, the growing presence of underage users on these platforms raises significant concerns regarding children's exposure to harmful content and its impact on their mental health. This paper examines the effectiveness of age verification measures implemented on leading platforms Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and X. We evaluate the age verification processes required for account creation by simulating the registration steps for minors on these platforms. We also compare these methods to best practices in online age assurance in finance, betting and public transportation …
Synthesising Cross-Speaker Data For Low-Resource Pathological Speech Recognition With Peft, Kesego Mokgosi, Milad Dadgar, Cathy Ennis, Robert Ross
Synthesising Cross-Speaker Data For Low-Resource Pathological Speech Recognition With Peft, Kesego Mokgosi, Milad Dadgar, Cathy Ennis, Robert Ross
Conference papers
Dysarthric speech recognition is essential for enhancing communication and accessibility for individuals with speech impairments, yet its development is hindered by a scarcity of robust, speaker-specific datasets. This study explores low-resource dysarthric speech recognition through cross-speaker transfer using synthetic data and parameter-efficient fine-tuning (PEFT). We integrate SpeechT5 text-to-speech (TTS) synthesis with x-vector speaker embeddings to generate speaker-specific dysarthric speech, enabling model adaptation while preserving pathological speech characteristics such as prosodic irregularities. Experiments on the TORGO dataset show that mixed cross-synthetic data with LoRA fine-tuning achieves a WER of 0.17, representing a 71.7% improvement over the standard model (0.60 WER) without …
Agency, Index & Process: Investigating The Role Of The Artist’S Body In Digital Sculpture Production, Alan Magee
Agency, Index & Process: Investigating The Role Of The Artist’S Body In Digital Sculpture Production, Alan Magee
Doctoral
Contemporary Digital Sculpture has emerged out of recent developments in digital art, 3d modelling and virtual modes of production. These advances range from the creation of more powerful software and hardware systems to the to nascent XR sectors, and the potential for materialisation through technologies such as 3d printing, laser-cutting, or CNC1 machining. However, critical discourse remains predominantly focused on the end product, often overlooking the embodied labour processes inherent in its creation. As revealed through indexical traces of the artist’s body, these processes encapsulate the gestures, actions and subjective agency of artistic activity. Consequently, with the limitations of digital …
Public Art Coordination: Shaping The Irish Arts Landscape, Jennifer Haughton
Public Art Coordination: Shaping The Irish Arts Landscape, Jennifer Haughton
Doctoral
Appointing public art coordinators responsible and accountable for programming and commissioning in the public sphere is a growing trend internationally. My aim in this PhD thesis is to undertake an inquiry into the practice of how public art coordination facilitates artists in producing ambitious public art works. Appropriating Mary Parker Follett’s (1866–1933) concept of multiple leadership in addition to curatorial, rights, and management theory, I argue for an increased accommodation of public art coordination as a public leadership service arising from the construction sector. Adopting Ricoeurian hermeneutics alongside vignettes, my thesis constitutes a deep dive into the habitat and culture …
Mapping Engineering Ethics Education, R Tormey, T Børsen, Shannon Chance, T T Lennerfors, Diana Adela Martin, G Bombaerts
Mapping Engineering Ethics Education, R Tormey, T Børsen, Shannon Chance, T T Lennerfors, Diana Adela Martin, G Bombaerts
Research Outputs: 2025-Present
Writing a handbook implies describing the fundamental information needed by those teaching or researching in a field. This is a challenging task when the field is still maturing. This handbook grew from the idea that we could ‘collaboratively write’ engineering ethics education. In this introduction, we define the field in three dimensions: engineering, ethics, and education. The latter dimension is divided into three parts: the subjects that shape the teaching of engineering ethics education, the understanding of learners and learning that informs the pedagogical choices made, and the fusion of these two in the pedagogical methods used in teaching engineering …
Investigating The Anisotropic Effects On Machining Behavior And Performance Of As-Built Selective Laser Melting Processed Ti6al4v Alloy, Surinder Pal, Xavier Velay, Waqas Saleem, Muhammad Faisal Rathore
Investigating The Anisotropic Effects On Machining Behavior And Performance Of As-Built Selective Laser Melting Processed Ti6al4v Alloy, Surinder Pal, Xavier Velay, Waqas Saleem, Muhammad Faisal Rathore
Research Outputs: 2025-Present
This study examines how the natural anisotropy of as-build Ti6Al4V, fabricated using Selective Laser Melting, affects its machining behavior, specifically focusing on hardness and microstructure behavior. Milling experiments were carried out to understand how the anisotropy material responds to machining and its impact on the final surface finish. Advanced techniques, including FE-SEM, were employed to analyze the microstructure, revealing intricate microstructural details. EDS was used to assess the elemental composition of the materials. Additionally, hardness testing was conducted to evaluate the mechanical properties, highlighting the effects of anisotropic behavior on the alloy’s performance characteristics. The findings underscore the significance of …
Enhanced Wound Healing With Flaxseed Extract-Loaded Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanofibrous Scaffolds: Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant Activity, And Antimicrobial Properties, Ahmed G. Abdelaziz, Hassan Nageh, Mohga S. Abdalla, Sara M. Abdo, Asmaa A. Amer, Samah A. Loutfy, Ali Alsalme, David Cornu, Mikhael Bechelany, Ahmed Barhoum
Enhanced Wound Healing With Flaxseed Extract-Loaded Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanofibrous Scaffolds: Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant Activity, And Antimicrobial Properties, Ahmed G. Abdelaziz, Hassan Nageh, Mohga S. Abdalla, Sara M. Abdo, Asmaa A. Amer, Samah A. Loutfy, Ali Alsalme, David Cornu, Mikhael Bechelany, Ahmed Barhoum
Research Outputs: 2025-Present
This study aimed to develop and optimize composite nanofibrous scaffolds for enhanced wound healing and antimicrobial applications. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanofibers loaded with ethanolic flaxseed extract were fabricated via solution electrospinning. The methodology focused on optimizing key parameters, including polymer-to-extract ratio, swelling ratio, hydrolytic degradation, and nanofiber mean diameter, to achieve superior scaffold properties. The optimized scaffold, with a PVA-to-flaxseed extract weight ratio of 70:30 (PV70:FS30), exhibited bead-free morphology and a mean fiber diameter of 319 nm (compared to 175 nm for pure PVA fibers). PV70:FS30 scaffolds demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity, effectively inhibiting both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial growth. Moreover, …
Closed Form Solutions Of Bending Bi-Directional Functionally Graded Tapered Beams Using Euler And Timoshenko Theories, Omar K. Omar, Mohammad Alshawabkeh, H. Alkhatib
Closed Form Solutions Of Bending Bi-Directional Functionally Graded Tapered Beams Using Euler And Timoshenko Theories, Omar K. Omar, Mohammad Alshawabkeh, H. Alkhatib
Research Outputs: 2025-Present
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An Experimental Investigation Of The Effect Of The Velocity Ratio On The Flow And Wall Heat Transfer Characteristics Of A Wall-Bounded Dual Jet, Paula J. Murphy, Sajad Alimohammadi, Séamus M. O'Shaughnessy
An Experimental Investigation Of The Effect Of The Velocity Ratio On The Flow And Wall Heat Transfer Characteristics Of A Wall-Bounded Dual Jet, Paula J. Murphy, Sajad Alimohammadi, Séamus M. O'Shaughnessy
Research Outputs: 2025-Present
A wall-bounded dual jet, consisting of a wall jet and a co-flowing offset jet, possesses a complex flow structure that has proved advantageous across many industrial applications. Despite this, dual jets remain relatively unexplored through experimentation and their flow phenomena are largely misunderstood. This investigation is the first to examine the effect of varying the velocity ratio (Vr) on the flow and heat transfer behaviour of a dual jet through experimental means. A velocity ratio range of 0.5≤Vr≤2 is achieved by varying each jet Reynolds number (Rew/o) in the range 5500≤Rew/o≤12,000. Infrared …
Workshop - Supercharging Your Engineering Classes With Ethics!, Shannon Chance
Workshop - Supercharging Your Engineering Classes With Ethics!, Shannon Chance
Research Outputs: 2025-Present
Are you ready to energize your students’ learning of engineering ethics? Join us for a high-voltage, interactive workshop where we’ll unlock the power of the Routledge International Handbook of Engineering Ethics Education—an opensource treasure trove of cutting-edge knowledge and active learning strategies!This dynamic workshop is designed for educators who want to infuse their courses with innovative, discipline-specific ethics learning methods. Through gamified exploration, creative brainstorming, and collaborative problem-solving, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to integrate ethics into any engineering course.We’ll kick things off with a dynamic guided tour of the handbook, unveiling its structure and offerings. Then, we’ll divide …
Hydrothermal Behavior Of A Novel Conical Twisted Strip Turbulator In A Heated Tube: A Numerical Analysis, Azher M. Abed, Bhavesh Kanabar, T. Ramachandran, Aman Shankhyan, Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan, A. Karthikeyan, Deepak Gupta, Bashir Salah, Waqas Saleem
Hydrothermal Behavior Of A Novel Conical Twisted Strip Turbulator In A Heated Tube: A Numerical Analysis, Azher M. Abed, Bhavesh Kanabar, T. Ramachandran, Aman Shankhyan, Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan, A. Karthikeyan, Deepak Gupta, Bashir Salah, Waqas Saleem
Research Outputs: 2025-Present
The increasing use of heated pipes and heat exchangers has created a pressing need to enhance thermal efficiency. This research introduces a novel turbulator design known as the conical twisted strip turbulator. The turbulator design resembles a cone and is composed of several twisted strip tentacles. This unique configuration is expected to generate strong rotational and radial flow patterns, leading to enhanced heat transfer. A numerical analysis was conducted using the RNG k-epsilon model to investigate various geometric parameters of the turbulator. The study examined the twisted angle, which varied from 60 to 270°, the number of twisted strip tentacles, …
Augmented Ensemble Model (Aem) For Health Trends Prediction On Social Networks, Sonia Saini, Ruchi Agarwal, S. P. Singh, Punit Gupta, Ankit Vidhyarthi, Rohit Verma
Augmented Ensemble Model (Aem) For Health Trends Prediction On Social Networks, Sonia Saini, Ruchi Agarwal, S. P. Singh, Punit Gupta, Ankit Vidhyarthi, Rohit Verma
Research Outputs: 2025-Present
Social Media has given an exponential rise to an ever-connected world. Health data that was earlier viewed as hospital records or clinical records is now being shared as text over social media. Information and updates regarding the outbreak of a pandemic, clinical visit results, general health updates, etc., are being analyzed. The data is now shared more frequently in various formats such as images, text, documents, and videos. With fast streaming systems and no constraints on storage spaces, all this shared rich media data is quite voluminous and informative. For shared health data such as discussions on ailments, hospital visits, …
Challenges In Adapting Fibre Optic Sensors For Biomedical Applications, Sahar Karimian, Muhammad Mahmood Ali, Marion Mcafee, Waqas Saleem, Dineshbabu Duraibabu, Sanober Farheen Memon, Elfed Lewis
Challenges In Adapting Fibre Optic Sensors For Biomedical Applications, Sahar Karimian, Muhammad Mahmood Ali, Marion Mcafee, Waqas Saleem, Dineshbabu Duraibabu, Sanober Farheen Memon, Elfed Lewis
Research Outputs: 2025-Present
Fibre optic sensors (FOSs) have developed as a transformative technology in healthcare, often offering unparalleled accuracy and sensitivity in monitoring various physiological and biochemical parameters. Their applications range from tracking vital signs to guiding minimally invasive surgeries, enabling advancements in medical diagnostics and treatment. However, the integration of FOSs into biomedical applications faces numerous challenges. This article describes some challenges for adopting FOSs for biomedical purposes, exploring technical and practical obstacles, and examining innovative solutions. Significant challenges include biocompatibility, miniaturization, addressing signal processing complexities, and meeting regulatory standards. By outlining solutions to the stated challenges, it is intended that this …
Aspen Plus Modelling Of The Milena Dual Fluidised Bed Biomass Gasifier Technology, Mohadeseh Naderi, Hamid Rashidi, Anthony Reynolds, Wayne Doherty
Aspen Plus Modelling Of The Milena Dual Fluidised Bed Biomass Gasifier Technology, Mohadeseh Naderi, Hamid Rashidi, Anthony Reynolds, Wayne Doherty
Research Outputs: 2025-Present
The Energy Research Centre of The Netherlands is developing MILENA gasification technology to convert biomass fuels into high-value gaseous and liquid products. MILENA is a steam-blown dual fluidised bed (DFB) gasification process with separate gasification and combustion zones. This DFB gasifier produces high-quality gas with low N2 content suitable for vehicle fuel or natural gas grid injection. This study presents a semi-kinetic Aspen Plus model for MILENA gasification, including stages like drying, rapid pyrolysis, gasification, combustion, and tar cracking and reforming. Pyrolysis as a key step, was modelled using experimental data for the rapid pyrolysis of wood to calculate …
Tailoring Innovative Silver Nanoparticles For Modern Medicine: The Importance Of Size And Shape Control And Functional Modifications, Ibtissam Laib, Noura Gheraissa, Abir Benaissa, Latra Benkhira, Manel Azzi, Yousef Benaissa, Ahmed G. Abdelaziz, Furong Tian, Maureen Walsh, Mikhael Bechelany, Ahmed Barhoum
Tailoring Innovative Silver Nanoparticles For Modern Medicine: The Importance Of Size And Shape Control And Functional Modifications, Ibtissam Laib, Noura Gheraissa, Abir Benaissa, Latra Benkhira, Manel Azzi, Yousef Benaissa, Ahmed G. Abdelaziz, Furong Tian, Maureen Walsh, Mikhael Bechelany, Ahmed Barhoum
Research Outputs: 2025-Present
Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) play a significant role in modern medicine, with their size, shape, and surface chemistry strongly influencing their biological performance. Smaller nanoparticles (1–100 nm) can penetrate cells more easily, while different shapes such as spheres, rods, cubes, triangles, wires, and stars impact their antimicrobial activity and drug delivery efficiency. This review highlights the importance of precise control over these properties during synthesis to optimize their therapeutic potential. Green synthesis methods, including plant-based and microbial approaches, are presented as safer, more cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional chemical processes. The review also discusses surface functionalization strategies such …