Impact of the Nanomaterials on Soil Bacterial Biodiversity

Concha-Guerrero, Sandra I.; Brito, Elcia Margareth Souza; Caretta, C. A.

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“…According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, nanotechnology is explained as the examination of comprehending and managing matter at scales approximately 1-100 nm (Concha-Guerrero et al, 2017), where unique physical features enable innovative uses. However, this definition might be considered overly stringent in terms of size dimensions, potentially overshadowing the emphasis on the materials problem-solving capabilities.…”

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Nanotechnology in Plant Disease Management

Vijayreddy,

Dutta,

Puzari

2023

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The mesmerizing science of nanotechnology is the process of manipulating atoms and molecules to produce materials characterized by their minuscule dimensions, including nanoparticles ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers. Despite being relatively new areas of study, nanoscience and nanotechnology are rapidly emerging as the forefront of research, continually generating the latest discoveries. Every year, nearly 20-40% crop losses occur mainly due to diseases and pests. The only method currently used to control plant diseases are toxic pesticides and fungicides, which pose risks to both the human well-being and the ecosystem. To reduce these problems the only needed solution is nanotechnology. It employs the use of nanoparticles synthesized by various methods. Plant diseases are managed effectively by using diverse nanoparticles, like silver nanoparticles, copper nanoparticles and zinc oxide nanoparticles. The rapid detection of plant pathogens, the biosensor-based control of pests and diseases, soil management and other areas are all greatly impacted by nanotechnology.

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Nanotechnology in Plant Disease Management

Vijayreddy,

Dutta,

Puzari

2023

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“…The biodegradability of unmodified alginate particles, their ability to bind micronutrients and the beneficial effect of alginate make them promising carriers of agrochemicals. This is especially important because in a recent review [39] the authors expressed great concerns regarding the use of nanoparticles in agriculture because of the negative impact of metal and oxide nanoparticles on soil microorganisms, earthworms and even on cultivated plants.…”

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The Synthesis of Alginate Microparticles and Nanoparticles

Pestovsky

2019

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Alginate is a natural polysaccharide that is widely used as a component of pharmaceuticals and in food industry. Alginate particles can be used for encapsulation of substances with the necessity of prolonged release. They can also provide appropriate microenvironment for cells. Here the methods of the synthesis of alginate beads, micro-and nanoparticles are reviewed with special attention to the calcium alginate ones. The results from publications that did not deal with alginate particles but, to our opinion, could be applied in this field are also included in order to give an outline for possible future research. The suggested applications of the particles are mentioned as well. The two main methods for the synthesis of calcium alginate particles are internal and external gelation, but the external gelation techniques can be themselves subdivided into several subtypes. Currently, a technique being able to produce alginate nanoparticles with any desirable size does not exist. We analyze the possibilities of employing aerosolization method for this purpose. The potentials to overcome the problem of burst release of the encapsulated substances by means of cyclodextrin inclusion complexes and employing additional crosslinking agents are also discussed. The clinical application of alginate nanoparticles is still limited because of the burst release of encapsulated drugs and the poor size control of the particles formed. Further research must concentrate on overcoming these problems and on topical application of alginate particles without entering bloodstream rather than on investigation of model drug release in vitro without taking the above-mentioned problems into account.

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Impact of the Nanomaterials on Soil Bacterial Biodiversity

Cited by 2 publications

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Nanotechnology in Plant Disease Management

Nanotechnology in Plant Disease Management

The Synthesis of Alginate Microparticles and Nanoparticles

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