The constantly increasing global food demand galvanizes innovative agricultural actions
aimed to transcend current production levels. The predicted near-future food security …

Background: Porous micro-and nanoparticles have the capacity to encapsulate a large
quantity of therapeutics, making them promising delivery vehicles for a variety of …

Multicomponent nanoparticle systems are known for their varied properties and functions,
and have shown potential as gene nanocarriers. This study aims to synthesize and …

Biomasses are a sustainable, CO 2 neutral source used in biorefining. Si-accumulating
plants can be used for the production of biogenic silica in a biomass valorisation process …

Over the past decades, increased scientific and research activity has been observed in the
development of new, innovative materials for various end uses. This is mainly due to the …

Biocides are essential for crop protection, packaging and several other biosystem
applications. Therein, properties such as tailored and controlled release are paramount in …

Population growth coupled with significant pressure for clean agricultural practices puts a
heavy burden on conventional crop treatments that target high yields with minimal cropland …

Nanostructured silicon carbide possesses superior properties such as excellent hardness,
high chemical stability, large surface area and good sintering ability at relatively low …

The area of phytosynthesized nanomaterials is rapidly developing, with numerous studies
being published yearly. The use of plant extracts is an alternative method to reduce the toxic …

Nano-engineered delivery systems have emerged as possible solutions for more efficient
pest management in agriculture. Likewise for nanostructured drug delivery systems (DDS) in …