The strategic applications of natural polymer nanocomposites in food packaging and agriculture: Chances, challenges, and consumers' perception

M Wypij, J Trzcińska-Wencel, P Golińska… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Natural polymer-based nanocomposites have received significant attention in both scientific
and industrial research in recent years. They can help to eliminate the consequences of …

Strategic applications of nano-fertilizers for sustainable agriculture: Benefits and bottlenecks

GD Avila-Quezada, AP Ingle, P Golińska… - Nanotechnology …, 2022 - degruyter.com
The application of nano-fertilizers (NFs) is an emerging research field in agriculture. These
are materials in the size range of 1–100 nm that support the nutrition of the plants. It is a …

Photocatalytic degradation activity of goji berry extract synthesized silver-loaded mesoporous zinc oxide (Ag@ ZnO) nanocomposites under simulated solar light …

AA Sharwani, KB Narayanan, ME Khan, SS Han - Scientific reports, 2022 - nature.com
Different approaches have been developed for the synthesis of various nanostructured
materials with unique morphologies. This study demonstrated the photocatalytic and …

A perspective review on green nanotechnology in agro-ecosystems: opportunities for sustainable agricultural practices & environmental remediation

G Bhandari, A Dhasmana, P Chaudhary, S Gupta… - Agriculture, 2023 - mdpi.com
The modern agricultural system is facing the unprecedented task of contriving the extensive
demand for agrarian production owing to population explosion and global climate change …

Biogenic silver nanoparticles-modified forward osmosis membranes with mitigated internal concentration polarization and enhanced antibacterial properties

X Wu, F Fang, B Zhang, JJ Wu, K Zhang - NPJ Clean Water, 2022 - nature.com
Thin-film composite forward osmosis (TFC-FO) membranes show the potential to be applied
in water treatment applications. However, the TFC-FO membrane performance was limited …

A Microfluidic Approach for Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles as a Potential Antimicrobial Agent in Alginate–Hyaluronic Acid-Based Wound Dressings

AC Bîrcă, O Gherasim, AG Niculescu… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The recognized antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles is a well-studied property,
especially when designing and developing biomaterials with medical applications. As …

Biogenic nanosilver bearing antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities and its potential for application in agriculture and industry

J Trzcińska-Wencel, M Wypij, M Rai… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Due to the increasing resistance of bacteria and fungi to antimicrobials, it is
necessary to search for effective alternatives to prevent and treat pathogens causing …

Engineered nanomaterials in plant diseases: can we combat phytopathogens?

GD Avila-Quezada, P Golinska, M Rai - Applied Microbiology and …, 2022 - Springer
Engineered nanomaterials (ENM) have a high potential for use in several areas of
agriculture including plant pathology. Nanoparticles (NPs) alone can be applied for disease …

Nanobiotechnological prospects of probiotic microflora: synthesis, mechanism, and applications

S Ghosh, B Sarkar, A Kaushik, E Mostafavi - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Nanotechnology-driven solutions have almost touched every aspect of life, such as
therapeutics, cosmetics, agriculture, and the environment. Physical and chemical methods …

Biogenic silver based nanostructures: Synthesis, mechanistic approach and biological applications

R Raj, M Bhattu, M Verma, R Acevedo, ND Duc… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
The alarming impact of antibiotic resistance sparked the quest for complementary treatments
to overcome the confrontation over resistant pathogens. Metallic nanoparticles, especially …