Green synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles from plant extracts and their possible applications as antimicrobial agents in the agricultural area
L Castillo-Henríquez, K Alfaro-Aguilar… - Nanomaterials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Currently, metal nanoparticles have varied uses for different medical, pharmaceutical, and
agricultural applications. Nanobiotechnology, combined with green chemistry, has great …
agricultural applications. Nanobiotechnology, combined with green chemistry, has great …
Nanotechnology-based controlled release of sustainable fertilizers. A review
The rising population is increasing food demand, yet actual crop production is limited by the
poor efficiency of classical fertilizers. In particular, only about 40–60% of fertilizer nitrogen …
poor efficiency of classical fertilizers. In particular, only about 40–60% of fertilizer nitrogen …
How does environmental knowledge translate into pro-environmental behaviors?: The mediating role of environmental attitudes and behavioral intentions
P Liu, M Teng, C Han - Science of the total environment, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper explores how general environmental knowledge shapes environmental attitudes,
behavioral intentions, and pro-environmental behaviors in relation to the surrounding …
behavioral intentions, and pro-environmental behaviors in relation to the surrounding …
Green copper oxide nanoparticles for lead, nickel, and cadmium removal from contaminated water
AED Mahmoud, KM Al-Qahtani, SO Alflaij… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
Environmentally friendly copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) were prepared with a green
synthesis route without using hazardous chemicals. Hence, the extracts of mint leaves and …
synthesis route without using hazardous chemicals. Hence, the extracts of mint leaves and …
Bioinspired nanomodification strategies: moving from chemical-based agrosystems to sustainable agriculture
Agrochemicals have supported the development of the agricultural economy and national
population over the past century. However, excessive applications of agrochemicals pose …
population over the past century. However, excessive applications of agrochemicals pose …
Nanomaterials for the adsorptive treatment of Hg (II) ions from water
The prolific growth of modern industrial practices has been accompanied by the extensive
release of effluents rich in toxic byproducts (eg, mercury). Therefore, the abatement of such …
release of effluents rich in toxic byproducts (eg, mercury). Therefore, the abatement of such …
Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using Gelidium amansii and its antimicrobial property against various pathogenic bacteria
A Pugazhendhi, D Prabakar, JM Jacob… - Microbial …, 2018 - Elsevier
Microfouling is evolving at a fast rate causing augmented mortality rates and damage
worldwide. Until now, several remedial measures have been exploited to overcome …
worldwide. Until now, several remedial measures have been exploited to overcome …
Green synthesis of iron-based nanomaterials for environmental remediation: A review
The ever-increasing importance of green-based iron nanoparticles within the last decade
and their environmental applications is a compelling reason to probe novel routes for their …
and their environmental applications is a compelling reason to probe novel routes for their …