Effective synthesis and characterization of citric acid cross-linking of modified ferrous metal-organic framework and chitosan nanocomposite sponge for Th (IV) …

GH Al-Hazmi, LA Albedair, RAS Alatawi… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This research presents a novel nanocomposite of ferrous metal-organic framework (Fe (II)-
MOF) that has been encapsulated with chitosan matrix, leading to the development of a new …

[HTML][HTML] Application of Nanotechnology in Sprouts and Microgreens: Current Developments and Future Perspectives

H Zhu, S Chen, J Xue, X Wang, Z **ao, Y Luo - Journal of Agriculture and …, 2025 - Elsevier
Sprouts and microgreens, known for their abundance in phytochemicals and rapid growth
cycles, are increasingly popular as functional and nutraceutical foods. However, their …

Handmade wastepaper conversion into nanourea incorporated carboxymethylcellulose hydrogel as fertilizer release vehicle for augmenting plant growth

P Sharma, M Sharma, M Agarwal, R Gupta - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
The concept of utilizing handmade wastepaper refuse for synthesis of nanocellulose and
later converting it into nanourea incorporated carboxymethylcellulose (NU@ CMC) hydrogel …

Impact of green carbon dot nanoparticles on seedling emergence, crop growth and seed yield in blackgram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper)

K Abinaya, K Raja, K Raja, P Sathya Moorthy… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Abstract Carbon Dots (CDs) were synthesized from peanut shells (PNS) through pyrolysis
and characterized using FTIR, XRD, HRTEM and BET analysis revealing an average size of …

Harnessing waste PET bottles for sustainable Ca-MOF synthesis: a high-efficiency adsorbent for uranium and thorium

M Sharma, P Sharma, VC Janu, R Gupta - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The contamination of water sources by radioactive elements like uranium and thorium
presents significant environmental and health challenges. Yet, emerging as a beacon of …

Integrated adsorption and electrochemical sensing of Th (IV) ions using graphene oxide and chitosan decorated magnetite-based adsorbent

M Sharma, P Taneja, P Sharma, MZ Abedeen, VC Janu… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Nuclear waste management is a crucial aspect as the most significant threat to the
ecosystem is caused by radioactive waste in which thorium contamination remains a …

Biodegradable CMC/ZnO/Ni Cross-Linked Hydrogel Beads for Enhanced Plant Growth and Increased Soil Urease Activity

M Baruah, R Gogoi, A Borgohain… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2024 - ACS Publications
The development of biodegradable and biocompatible hydrogel systems to improve
agricultural production has garnered significant public attention in recent years. In extension …

Remobilization of ZnO–TA nanoadsorbent for U (vi) and Th (iv) extraction: adsorption optimization through the Box–Behnken design model

M Sharma, P Sharma, P Taneja, VC Janu… - New Journal of …, 2025 - pubs.rsc.org
The rapid expansion of nuclear technology has led to increasing volumes of radioactive
wastewater, threatening the environment and necessitating the removal of contaminants in …