Application of green agro-based nanoparticles in cement-based construction materials: a systematic review

S Ainomugisha, M Matovu, M Manga - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Nanoparticles (NPs) based on agro-wastes and plant extracts have recently gained attention
as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in cement-based construction materials …

Silicon as a beneficial nutrient for productivity augmentation and abiotic/biotic stress tolerance in sugarcane

V Misra, AK Mall, SA Ansari, A Raheem… - Biocatalysis and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Climate change-induced biotic and abiotic stresses pose significant challenges to
sugarcane cultivation, threatening global production. Losses in sugarcane production and …

Characteristic investigations on bio-silica gel prepared from teff (eragrostis tef) straw: effect of calcination time

B Tessema, G Gonfa, SM Hailegiorgis… - Materials Research …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
Bio-based silica gel is having many commercial significances in various sectors, such as
medical, cleansing agents in industries, laboratory analysis, cosmetics, food additives, and …

[HTML][HTML] Synthesis and Characterization of Modified Silica Gel from Teff Straw Ash Using Sol-gel Method

B Tessema, G Gonfa, SM Hailegiorgis, SV Prabhu - Next Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Teff straw ash was first converted into sodium silicate solution, then processed via sol-gel,
producing low-density silica aerogel (modified silica gel). A one-step modification method …

Characterization of teff straw from selected teff varieties from Ethiopia

B Tessema, G Gonfa, SM Hailegiorgis… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Utilization of biomass is important both for economic and environmental projection
purposes. To use biomass for industrial applications as well as to reduce its pollution load …

Synthesis and characterization of biosilica gel produced from teff (Eragrostis tef) straw using the sol-gel technique

B Tessema, G Gonfa, SM Hailegiorgis… - Bioresource Technology …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this work, biosilica gel was synthesized using the sol-gel method from teff straw. Silica gel
was synthesized from teff straw ash prepared at calcination temperatures of 500 to 900° C …

[HTML][HTML] Synthesis and evaluation of the anti-bacterial effect of modified silica gel supported silver nanoparticles on E. coli and S. aureus

B Tessema, G Gonfa, SM Hailegiorgis, GA Workneh… - Results in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Scientists are looking for new antibacterial agents to disinfect point-of-use water sources
due to the dearth of clean drinking water in developing nations and disaster areas. Because …

[HTML][HTML] Synthesis of Modified Silica Gel Supported Silver Nanoparticles for the Application of Drinking Water Disinfection: A Review

B Tessema, G Gonfa, SM Hailegiorgis - Results in Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Water treatment technology is advancing to extend the supply of pure drinking water to low-
income societies. The application of biomass-based silver nanoparticles for the purification …

Morphological characteristics of silica nanoparticles derived from rice husk for expected agricultural application

TQ Trinh, LT Mai, DH Le, V Bon, F Simon, M Löffler… - Ceramics …, 2024 - Elsevier
The study aimed to apply biosilica nanoparticles from renewable resources for improving
soil quality as a type of fertilizer carier. The silica particles having a purity of about 98% were …

Role of corn cob waste biosilica on mechanical, wear, thermal conductivity, and water absorption properties of essential oil, bamboo fiber-polyester food packaging …

A Eswaran, R Giri, N Venkateshwaran… - Biomass Conversion and …, 2024 - Springer
This study investigates the influence of corn cob waste biosilica on the mechanical, wear,
thermal conductivity, and water absorption properties of an essential oil and bamboo fiber …