This work presents a novel nanostructured material SnO2/multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) as a sensing film for the detection of acetone and ethanol vapors. The fabrication of SnO2/MWCNT chemoresistive sensors demonstrates a cost-effective hydrothermal method using a centrifugation technique. The material investigation of the synthesized SnO2/MWCNTs nanocomposite represents various techniques, such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) elementary analysis, EDX mapping, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. The SnO2/MWCNTs sensor exhibits rapid response/recovery behavior toward acetone (53/5 s) and ethanol (86/3 s) while showing satisfactory values of responsiveness (S act = 90.5 and S etn = 21, n = 100 ppm). The low detection limit of these vapors is assigned a concentration of 1 ppm, where discernible responses are elicited. Thus, the SnO2/MWCNTs sensor production efforts have yielded a high-end volatile organic compound (VOC) detector, highly suitable for human technological and engineering activity.

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Here, we aimed to achieve exposure of a nanodiamond layer to a high-energy excimer laser. The treatment was realized in high-vacuum conditions. The carbon, in the form of nanodiamonds (NDs), underwent high-temperature changes. The induced changes in carbon form were studied with Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) and we searched for the Q-carbon phase in the prepared structure. Surface morphology changes were detected by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). NDs were exposed to different laser energy values, from 1600 to 3000 mJ cm-2. Using the AFM and SEM methods, we found that the NDs layer was disrupted with increasing beam energy, to create a fibrous structure resembling Q-carbon fibers. Layered micro-/nano-spheres, representing the role of diamonds, were created at the junction of the fibers. A Q-carbon structure (fibers) consisting of 80% sp3 hybridization was prepared by melting and quenching the nanodiamond film. Higher energy values of the laser beam (2000 and 3000 mJ cm-2), in addition to oxygen bonds, also induced carbide bonds characteristic of Q-carbon. Raman spectroscopy confirmed the presence of a diamond (sp3) phase and a low-intensity graphitic (G) peak occurring in the Q-carbon form samples.

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• Q-carbon, carbon, excimer laser, nanodiamonds, nanostructure, raman spectroscopy, surface analysis,
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This paper review current trends in applications of nanomaterials in tissue engineering. Nanomaterials applicable in this area can be divided into two groups: organic and inorganic. Organic nanomaterials are especially used for the preparation of highly porous scaffolds for cell cultivation and are represented by polymeric nanofibers. Inorganic nanomaterials are implemented as they stand or dispersed in matrices promoting their functional properties while preserving high level of biocompatibility. They are used in various forms (e.g., nano- particles, -tubes and -fibers)-and when forming the composites with organic matrices-are able to enhance many resulting properties (biologic, mechanical, electrical and/or antibacterial). For this reason, this contribution points especially to such type of composite nanomaterials. Basic information on classification, properties and application potential of single nanostructures, as well as complex scaffolds suitable for 3D tissues reconstruction is provided. Examples of practical usage of these structures are demonstrated on cartilage, bone, neural, cardiac and skin tissue regeneration and replacements. Nanomaterials open up new ways of treatments in almost all areas of current tissue regeneration, especially in tissue support or cell proliferation and growth. They significantly promote tissue rebuilding by direct replacement of damaged tissues.

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• antibacterial effects, biologic properties, mechanical properties, nanomaterials, tissue engineering,
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• nanostruktury chemie   MeSH
• regenerativní lékařství metody   MeSH
• tkáňové inženýrství metody   MeSH
• tkáňové podpůrné struktury chemie   MeSH
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The intake of microbial-contaminated food poses severe health issues due to the outbreaks of stern food-borne diseases. Therefore, there is a need for precise detection and identification of pathogenic microbes and toxins in food to prevent these concerns. Thus, understanding the concept of biosensing has enabled researchers to develop nanobiosensors with different nanomaterials and composites to improve the sensitivity as well as the specificity of pathogen detection. The application of nanomaterials has enabled researchers to use advanced technologies in biosensors for the transfer of signals to enhance their efficiency and sensitivity. Nanomaterials like carbon nanotubes, magnetic and gold, dendrimers, graphene nanomaterials and quantum dots are predominantly used for developing biosensors with improved specificity and sensitivity of detection due to their exclusive chemical, magnetic, mechanical, optical and physical properties. All nanoparticles and new composites used in biosensors need to be classified and categorized for their enhanced performance, quick detection, and unobtrusive and effective use in foodborne analysis. Hence, this review intends to summarize the different sensing methods used in foodborne pathogen detection, their design, working principle and advances in sensing systems.

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• foodborne pathogens, nanomaterials, nanotechnology, safety, sensor,
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• Bacteria izolace a purifikace   patogenita   MeSH
• biosenzitivní techniky * MeSH
• grafit chemie   MeSH
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• nanočástice chemie   MeSH
• nanostruktury chemie   MeSH
• nanotechnologie trendy   MeSH
• nanotrubičky uhlíkové chemie   MeSH
• nemoci přenášené potravou diagnóza   mikrobiologie   MeSH
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• grafit MeSH
• nanotrubičky uhlíkové MeSH