Biomass and waste derived silica, activated carbon and ammonia-based materials for energy-related applications–A review

G Ramalingam, AK Priya, L Gnanasekaran… - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
The present review article aims to highlight the importance and availability of biomass and
focuses on energy applications such as fuel cells, supercapacitors, batteries, and solar cells …

Biogenic silica nanoparticles from agro-waste: Properties, mechanism of extraction and applications in environmental sustainability

M Yadav, V Dwibedi, S Sharma, N George - Journal of Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs), have recently emerged as important nanomaterials with
immense applications in various fields. Owing to their variable pore size, high surface area …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the potential of coconut shell biomass for charcoal production

RK Ahmad, SA Sulaiman, S Yusup, SS Dol… - Ain Shams Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
Coconut shells are produced in a vast amount around tropical countries that needs to be
utilized properly. Thermochemical methods are the main route for converting biomass to …

Effective pretreatment of lignin-rich coconut wastes using a low-cost ionic liquid

SO Anuchi, KLS Campbell, JP Hallett - Scientific reports, 2022 - nature.com
Coconut husks and shells are underutilised agricultural feedstocks in the bio-based industry.
These biomass wastes have a higher lignin content than other woody biomass and have …

Green and sustainable synthesis of silica nanoparticles

SD Karande, SA Jadhav, HB Garud… - Nanotechnology for …, 2021 - Springer
Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) have shown a wide range of applications in various
technological fields. It is due to their unique properties such as biocompatibility, stability …

Synthesis of nanosilica from agricultural wastes and its multifaceted applications: A review

J Sarkar, D Mridha, J Sarkar, JT Orasugh… - Biocatalysis and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Agricultural wastes management is one of the biggest burdens in the 21st century. To
reduce pollution from agricultural waste, different types of research have been conducted to …

Agricultural and industrial waste-derived mesoporous silica nanoparticles: A review on chemical synthesis route

NAA Razak, NH Othman, MSM Shayuti… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
In recent years, the amount of agricultural and industrial wastes being generated is
increasing rapidly. This leads to numerous disposals, governance, and environmental …

Silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs): Challenges and perspectives for sustainable agriculture

M Yuvaraj, RS Priya, N Jagathjothi, M Saranya… - … and Molecular Plant …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 nanoparticles mediated insect pest management

G Saw, P Nagdev, M Jeer… - Pesticide Biochemistry and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Silicon is known for mitigating the biotic and abiotic stresses of crop plants. Many studies
have proved beneficial effects of bulk silicon against biotic stresses in general and insect …