Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs), have recently emerged as important nanomaterials with
immense applications in various fields. Owing to their variable pore size, high surface area …

Silicon (Si), a beneficial element for plants, is known for its prophylactic effect under stress
conditions. Many studies have documented the role of biogenic silica (bulk-Si) in alleviating …

Agriculture crops encounter several biotic and abiotic stresses, including pests, diseases,
nutritional deficits, and climate change, which necessitate the development of new …

In the current scenario of global warming and climate change, plants face many biotic
stresses, which restrain growth, development and productivity. Nanotechnology is gaining …

Silica and silicon nanomaterials have diverse applications in the field of drug/gene delivery,
lightweight aggregates, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, cancer …

In the recent scenario of global warming and climate change, numerous biotic and abiotic
stresses inhibit crop growth and development and finally lead to reduced crop productivity …

Silica aerogels are gaining significant importance and have attracted considerable interest
due to their extraordinary properties and numerous applications. Silica aerogels are highly …

Abstract Recently, nano-silica (NS) particles with their tailorable property had gained
widespread attention due to their broad and emerging application areas, which included …

Undoubtedly, with the increasing emission of greenhouse gases and non-biodegradable
wastes as the consequence of over energy and material consumption, the demands for …

Silicon (Si) is not considered as essential element for plant growth and development but it
provides benefits to the plants in several ways. Due to distinguishing physiological features …