Water is the key resource limiting world agricultural production. Although an impressive number of research reports have been published on plant drought tolerance enhancement via genetic modifications during last few years, progress has slower than expected. We suggest a feasible alternative strategy by application rhizospheric bacteria coevolved with roots in harsh environments over millions and harboring adaptive traits improving fitness under biotic abiotic stresses. show effect bacterial...

Yttrium doping-stabilized γ-Fe2O3 nanoparticles were studied for its potential to serve as a plant fertilizer and, through enzymatic activity, support drought stress management. Levels of both hydrogen peroxide and lipid peroxidation, after drought, reduced when delivered by irrigation in nutrient solution Brassica napus plants grown soil. Hydrogen was from 151 83 μM g-1 compared control, the malondialdehyde formation 36 26 mM g-1. Growth rate leaves enhanced 33 50% growth fully fertilized...

A novel use of nanotitania (TNs) as agents in the nanointerface interaction between plants and colonization growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) is presented. The effectiveness PGPRs related to technology used for their formulation. TNs produced by Captigel patented SolGel approach, characterized transmission scanning electron microscopy were formulation harsh environment PGPR strains. Changes biomass wheat seedlings density single double inoculants with without monitored during two weeks...

An ordered network of interconnected tin oxide (SnO 2 ) nanoparticles with a unique 3D architecture and an excellent lithium‐ion (Li‐ion) storage performance is derived for the first time through hydrolysis thermal self‐assembly solid alkoxide precursor. Mesoporous anodes composed these ≈9 nm‐sized SnO particles exhibit substantially higher specific capacities, rate performance, coulombic efficiency, cycling stabilities compared disordered commercial . A discharge capacity 778 mAh g –1 ,...

Wet torrefaction of typical Norwegian biomass fuels was studied within the temperature window 175–225 °C, using a benchtop autoclave reactor 250 mL in volume from Parr Instrument. Two types local were employed as feedstock, Norway spruce (softwood) and birch (hardwood). Effects process parameters including pressure, reaction temperature, holding time, feedstock particle size on yield properties solid products investigated. It appears that wood is more reactive produces less than same wet...

A single-step hydrothermal synthesis of a TiO₂–Mil-125 composite was applied for the first time to produce depleted perovskite/TiO₂–MOF heterojunction solar cell with 6.4% power conversion efficiency.

A novel use of Titania nanoparticles as agents in the nano interface interaction between a beneficial plant growth promoting bacterium (Bacillus amyloliquefaciens UCMB5113) and oilseed rape plants (Brassica napus) for protection against fungal pathogen Alternaria brassicae is presented. Two different TiO2 nanoparticle material were produced by Sol-Gel approach, one using patented Captigel method other applying TiBALDH precursor. The particles characterized transmission electron microscopy,...

Burn wounds are one of the most important causes mortality and especially morbidity around world. wound healing skin tissue regeneration remain thus challenges facing mankind. In present study we have addressed this challenge, applying a solution-stabilized dispersion TiO

Abstract This review presents a brief overview of recent insights into general reaction pathways in sol-gel synthesis metal oxides. Metal-based precursors display kinetically unhindered reactivity, combining high speed with reversibility on molecular level. The process producing oxide sols can thus be described as nucleation an phase growth option efficiently precluded by extremely low solubility. emerging nuclei are essentially Polyoxometalate (POM) species, sizes the colloid range starting...

This review summarizes basic principles in the mechanisms of Soft Chemistry synthesis giving access to nanoparticles and nanostructures with controlled architecture, morphology composition.

Palladium (Pd) nanoparticles are recognized as components of airborne automotive pollution produced by abrasion catalyst materials in the car exhaust system. Here we dispersions hydrophilic spherical Pd (Pd-NP) uniform shape and size (10.4 ± 2.7 nm) one step Bradley's reaction (solvothermal decomposition an alcohol or ketone solvent) a model particle for experimental studies particles air pollution. The same approach provided mixtures Pd-NP non-redox-active metal oxides, such Al2O3. Particle...

Abstract Lymphocytes, such as T cells and natural killer (NK) cells, have therapeutic promise in adoptive cell transfer (ACT) therapy, where the are activated expanded vitro then infused into a patient. However, preservation of labile lymphocytes during transfer, manipulation, storage has been one bottlenecks development commercialization lymphocytes. Herein, we suggest cell‐in‐shell (or artificial spore) strategy to enhance viability practical settings, while maintaining biological...

Abstract Despite considerable research, the location of an aliovalent dopant into SnO 2 nanoparticles is far to be clarified. The aim present study on trivalent lanthanide doped differentiate between substitutional versus interstitial and surface bulk doping, delineate defects induced by doping establish intrinsic distribution. We evidence for first time a complex distribution nature composed isolated, associates with as well centers. Such multi-modal revealed Eu Sm, while Pr, Tb Dy appear...

Scalable and sustainable synthesis of γ-Fe₂O₃nanoparticles their superior electrochemical performance as lithium ion battery anodes.

Spherical cellulose nanocrystal-based hybrids grafted with titania nanoparticles were successfully produced for topical drug delivery. The conventional analytical filter paper was used as a precursor material nanocrystals (CNC) production. Cellulose extracted via simple and quick two-step process based on first the complexation Cu(II) solution in aqueous ammonia followed by acid hydrolysis diluted H₂SO₄. Triclosan selected model further introduction into nanocellulose composite. Obtained...

Silica nanoparticles and porous microparticles have been successfully functionalized with a monolayer of DTPA-derived ligands. The ligand grafting is chemically robust does not appreciably influence the morphology or structure material. produced particles exhibit quick kinetics high capacity for REE adsorption. feasibility using DTPA-functionalized chromatographic separation rare earth elements has investigated different sample concentrations, elution modes, eluent flow rates, column...

For simultaneous water purification from both inorganic and organic pollutants, a novel multifunctional hybrid nanoadsorbent has been produced. Core–shell magnetic submicro-particles with iron oxide core silica shell were used as substrate for immobilization of different functions. The activity toward heavy metals was provided via attachment 3-aminopropyl-triethoxysilane (APTES) through the silanol group to surface subsequent chemical grafting diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA) onto...

Sustainable and green synthesis of nanocomposites for degradation pharmaceuticals was developed via immobilization stabilization the biological strong oxidizing agents, peroxidase enzymes, on a solid support. Sol-gel encapsulated enzyme composites were characterized using electron microscopy (TEM, SEM), atomic force microscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis. Horseradish (HRP) lignin (LiP) adsorbed onto magnetite nanoparticles sol-gel in surface silica layer. Encapsulation...

Abstract Water and humidity severely affect the material properties of spider major ampullate silk, causing fiber to become plasticized, contract, swell undergo torsion. Several amino acid residue types have been proposed be involved in this process, but complex composition native complicates detailed investigations. Here, we observe supercontraction biomimetically produced artificial silk fibers composed defined proteins. We found experimental evidence that proline is not sole responsible...

Rare earth elements (REEs) such as Nd3+ and Dy3+ were recovered from simulated real leaching solution of the NdFeB magnet via solid phase extraction (SPE). Extraction REEs solutions was investigated using silica functionalized with NH2-, EDTA and/or phosphonic groups. The effects several experimental factors (pH, efficiency adsorbents, selectivity, elution metal ions) on investigated. Exploiting specific affinities adsorbents toward in presence competing ions, selective separation achieved...