Probing the effect of the molecular interface of gold nanoparticles on the disassembly of insulin amyloid fibrils

Aberrant protein aggregation into amyloid fibrils underlies the onset of several degenerative pathologies, requiring increasing efforts to identify ever newer approaches to prevent their formation and to disassemble toxic amyloid structures. In this context, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) show great promise, thanks to their ability to chemically interact with proteins while simultaneously serving as local spectroscopic probes due to their peculiar optical properties. Here, we investigate the role...

Unveiling the Art-Science Tapestry: Optical Methods in Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration

Optical methods are a formidable tool in the conservation of cultural heritage; a large number of techniques are currently available, and the search for new methods is flourishing. In this paper, we will discuss some of these techniques, which, in addition to making a significant diagnostic contribution, have profoundly changed the way we engage with and imagine art. The selected techniques are primarily visual, thus their results are presented as images. The visual nature of these methods is...

A New Customized Measurement System for a Non-Contact, Enhanced Thermometric Method

This study introduces a novel, low-cost, non-contact measurement system for heat flux estimation based on an enhanced thermometric method. The customized system was designed and assembled to implement a non-contact, indirect approach for heat flux assessment. Developed as an affordable alternative to conventional contact-based techniques, it is suitable for historical buildings, where invasive sensors could compromise structural integrity. The system integrates real-time data acquisition, rem...

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