An overview of current and prognostic trends on synthesis, characterization, and applications of biobased silica

B Tessema, G Gonfa… - … in Materials Science …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Silica has shown numerous applications in different fields such as environmental,
biomedical, agriculture, and even in chemical processing. However, due to high energy …

An innovative outlook on utilization of agro waste in fabrication of functional nanoparticles for industrial and biological applications: A review

N Kaur - Talanta, 2024 - Elsevier
The burning of an agro waste residue causes air pollution, global warming and lethal effects.
To overcome these obstacles, the transformation of agro waste into nanoparticles (NPs) …

Mycosynthesis of Silica Nanoparticles Using Aspergillus niger: Control of Alternaria solani Causing Early Blight Disease, Induction of Innate Immunity and Reducing …

MA Albalawi, AM Abdelaziz, MS Attia, E Saied… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
The threats to the life and production of crops are exacerbated by climate change and the
misuse of chemical pesticides. This study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of …

Thermo-responsive polymer-based Janus biogenic-nanosilica composite, part B: Experimental study as a multi-functional synergistic shale stabilizer for water-based …

AP Tchameni, LDW Djouonkep, RD Nagre… - Journal of Molecular …, 2024 - Elsevier
Wellbore instability caused by shale swelling and dispersion has always been a thorny
issue for drilling complex formations. Nanotechnology has offered a revolutionary solution …

Mono and binary mixture removal of eriochrome black T and Cr (VI) from water by SiO2/polyaniline composite

H Hajjaoui, A Soufi, M Khnifira, M Abdennouri… - Materials Chemistry and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The combined uptake of heavy metals and dyes from wastewater discharged by different
sectors is a challenging concept. For this reason, this study investigated the uptake of …

A comprehensive overview of wet chemistry methodologies and their application in the fabrication of materials for PEM fuel cell

R Asghar, S Hassan, Y Yaqoob - International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Clean energy devices have a great ability to change the world because they strengthen the
economy and preserve society. The continuous improvement and progress in nanomaterials …

Experimental Investigation of CO2-Induced Silica Gel as the Water Blocking Grout Effect of Aquifer Ions

I Ngo, L Ma, J Zhai, Y Wang, T Wei, Y Ni - ACS omega, 2022 - ACS Publications
This study aimed to prevent water flow in microcracks and simultaneously achieve CO2
capture during grouting (CCG). Using sodium silicate (SS) as the primary material, the …

Hydrophobic and antibacterial properties of textiles using nanocomposite chitosan and SiO2 from rice husk ash as-coating

D Rahmadhani, KD Yuliani, E Frida… - South African Journal of …, 2024 - journals.co.za
This research aims to develop hydrophobic and antibacterial properties of textiles using
chitosan and silica oxide (SiO2) nanocomposite coating. SiO2 was extracted from rice husk …

MICROSCAFS® for minocycline elimination from water and real wastewater: Porosity and TiO2 nanoparticles effect

SM Fernandes, BT Barrocas, M Vale… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
We developed and characterized a photocatalytic system utilizing sol–gel synthesized silica-
titania microspheres (MICROSCAFS®) with varying interconnected porosities, functioning as …

Three-dimensional carbon-silicon composites from coal gasification slag for solar-driven interfacial evaporation

K Yan, S Zhao, Z Wang, H Li, X Fan, Y Guo - Separation and Purification …, 2025 - Elsevier
Coal gasification slag (CGS) is a solid waste produced during the coal gasification process,
posing an urgent challenge in the modern coal chemical industry. This study presents a …