This research improves iron oxide nanoparticles for pollutant removal by addressing aggregation issues. Using pectin surface modification, particularly low methoxyl pectin via functionalization, enhances stability and adsorption efficiency. The modified nanoparticles achieve up to 95% methylene blue removal, demonstrating a significant improvement for environmental remediation applications.

This research highlights the limitations of current food safety detection and introduces nanoparticle-based smart packaging. These nanosensors detect gases from spoilage and signal safety through colour changes. By replacing guesswork with real-time indicators, this approach could prevent foodborne illness, improve consumer confidence, and modernise food safety in an increasingly technological world.

This research develops an electrochemical sensor to continuously monitor stress by detecting cortisol, a key stress hormone. Using DNA aptamers and nanostructured electrodes, the sensor overcomes traditional detection limits, improving signal strength and durability. The technology offers a noninvasive method for long-term stress tracking to support prevention and treatment.

This research develops DNA-origami-enhanced nanopores to detect individual biomolecules from a single drop of blood. By slowing molecules and reading their electrical signatures with machine learning, the technology enables rapid, ultra-early disease diagnosis without traditional laboratory testing.

This research explores how rearranging atoms in crystal thin films can radically change material behavior. By engineering strain and atomic orientation in lanthanum strontium manganite films, the work links structure to electrical and magnetic properties, enabling the design of custom materials for next-generation electronics and computing technologies.

This research develops sustainable screen materials using nanoscale “sponges” that trap light-emitting molecules. By converting these materials into ultra-thin nanosheets, the study offers brighter, longer-lasting, and energy-efficient alternatives to toxic, non-renewable screen components, reducing environmental impact while supporting future global screen demand.

This research investigates how microplastics and nanoplastics affect human cells. Using laboratory models that mimic the digestive system, it examines how particle size and concentration influence toxicity. The findings show that smaller particles are more harmful, providing evidence that can inform safety regulations and reduce human exposure to plastic pollution.

This research develops a theoretical framework for understanding electron–hole interactions in quantum dots, focusing on positive and negative trions. By analytically modeling their behavior under electric and magnetic fields, it bridges gaps between theory and experiment, supporting advances in quantum electronics, energy technologies, and targeted medical applications.

This research uses neutron scattering — “neutron vision” — to reveal the full structure of complex nanoparticles that X-rays can’t fully resolve. By developing statistical methods to optimise experiment design and analyse data, the project enables clearer structural insights, accelerating the development of advanced materials for energy, medicine and nanotechnology.