The study was aimed at evaluating the effect of nanosilica and different sources silicon on soil properties, total bacterial population maize seed germination. Nanosilica synthesised using rice husk characterised. Silica powder amorphous (50 nm) with >99.9% purity. Sodium silicate treated inhibited plant growth promoting rhizobacteria in contrast to other bulk sources. Surface property nutrient content treatment were improved. Colony forming unit (CFU) doubled presence from 4 × 105 CFU...

A simple solvothermal approach for the phase controlled synthesis of SnSe and SnSe₂ hierarchical nanostructures (HNs) has been reported.

This review focuses on the various synthetic approaches to upconversion nanocrystals and recent developments in photovoltaic applications of nanomaterials.

Urchin like Ni_xCo_3−xO₄hierarchical nanostructures were demonstrated as promising electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction and methanol oxidation reactions in alkaline fuel cells.

Abstract Magnesia (MgO) nanoparticles were produced from magnesite ore (MgCO 3 ) using ball mill. The crystalline size, morphology and specific SSA characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis, transmission electron microscopy Brunauer-Emmett-Teller method, respectively. MgO nanoparticle-incorporated nylon 6 solutions electrospun to produce nanofiber mats. Surface internal structure of the prepared hybrid mats examined scanning high-resolution microscopy, fire retardancy antibacterial...

Zirconia (ZrO2) nanoparticles with nonstabilized monoclinic and sodium-stabilized cubic phase were produced from zircon sand using the ball mill-aided precipitation route. Characterization a comprehensive study of nanocrystalline ZrO2 particles expressed by X-ray diffraction, particle size distribution (PSD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermal analysis, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller surface area pore fluorescence spectrometry, scanning electron microscopy, transmission microscopy. In...

Abstract This article focuses on the phase transformation of zirconia (ZrO2) nanoparticles produced from zircon using a bottom-up approach. The influence mechanical milling and thermal annealing crystalline ZrO2 was explored. It found that iron oxide, as an inherent impurity present in nanoparticles, stabilises cubic after calcination at 600°C. stabilised disappeared transformed into partial tetragonal monoclinic phases milling. occurred account crystal defect induced by high-energy...

In this study, we prepared MgO nanoparticles using a hot-air spray pyrolysis method. The were characterised X-ray diffraction (XRD) and the crystallite size was found to be 24 nm. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging showed needle-like morphology, which also confirmed by transmission microscopy. Specific surface area (24 m2 g−1) of analysed Barrett–Emmett–Teller Colloidal methyl silicate nanoparticle-embedded solutions sol–gel Cotton fabrics separately functionalised with silica...

Silica and phosphate based bioactive glass nanoparticles (58SiO 2 -33CaO-9P O 5 ) with doping of neem ( Azadirachta indica leaf powder silver were prepared characterised. Bioactive produced using sol-gel technique. In vitro bioactivity the samples was investigated simulated body fluid. X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern particles reveals amorphous phase spherical morphology a particle size less than 50 nm. When compared to doped glass, better attained in through formation hydroxyapatite layer...

Nanomaterials play a vital role in textile industries due to their unique properties and applications. There is an increase the use of nanoscale phyto products textiles control bacterial infection fabrics. Here, natural herbal nanoparticles different sizes were prepared from shade-dried Aloe vera plant leaves using ball milling technique without any additives. The amorphous A. possess average particle size 40 ± 2 nm UV-absorption maximum at 269 nm. nanopowders-chitosan nanocomposites coated...

Currently, nanometal oxides are used extensively in different industries such as medicine, cosmetics and food. The increased consumption of nanoparticles (NPs) leads the necessity to understand fate environment. present study focused on ecotoxicological behaviour bulk nano ZrO2 (Zirconia) TiO2 (Titania) particles PGPR (plant growth promoting rhizobacteria), soil its nutrient contents. microbial susceptibility showed that had 13 +/- 0.9 mm (B. megaterium), 15 0.2 (P. fluorescens), 16 (A....

Mesoporous high-surface-area silica (SiO₂) nanoparticles were produced from natural quartz sand (orthoquartzite) using three processing methods namely sol–gel, sonication, and spray pyrolysis.

Anatase titania (TiO 2 ) nanoparticles were prepared from natural minerals (rutile sand) using acid extraction by sol–gel method. The obtained X-ray diffraction results show that the particle possesses crystallite size of 12 nm. colloidal silica and TiO nanoparticle-embedded solutions method followed sonication process. was measured for /SiO sol. solution coated on surface cotton fabric through pad-dry-cure Elemental analysis confirms presence nanocomposite along with cellulose fabric....

Herbal nanoparticles using<italic>Acalypha indica</italic>leaves are investigated and found to possess superior larvicidal, water repellent antimicrobial properties for biomedical applications.

Abstract The present research is focused on developing ZnAl 2 O 4 (gahnite) spinel as an antireflection coating material for enhanced energy conversion of polycrystalline silicon solar cells (PSSC). has been synthesized using dual precursors, namely aluminum nitrate nonahydrate and zinc hexahydrate in ethanol media. Diethanolamine used a sol stabilizer sol-gel process nanosheet fabrication. was deposited layer-by-layer (LBL) PSSC by spin method. effect the physical, electrical, optical...

Nanosized TiO 2 was obtained using a simple chemical route from natural ilmenite available in Tamilnadu, India. The nano‐TiO particles were comprehensively characterized by X‐ray diffraction, FTIR, BET surface area, size, and transmission electron microscopic analysis. results observed reveal that the show rutile crystal structure with an average particle size of 50 nm specific area 112.64 m /g spherical morphology. Different proportions nanotitania added silica brick composition to...