Nanoparticle-plant-microbe interactions have a role in crop productivity and food security

Oxygen Level Controlled Polymorphic Transformation in Sol–Gel Processed Electrospun TiO2 Nanofibers

“…The lattice parameters for anatase are as follows: a = 3.7845 Å, c = 9.5143 Å, rutile: a = 4.5937 Å, c = 2.9587 Å and brookite: a = 5.4558 Å, b = 9.1819 Å, c = 5.1429 Å . Anatase phase exhibits highest photocatalytic activities among these phases, suppressing rutile, brookite, and artificial TiO 2 –B phase since the smaller crystallites size of anatase TiO 2 and low effective mass of its photogenerated charge carriers make the electron and hole recombination process slower. − Anatase nanocrystals under 10 nm are transparent, modulate light efficiently at low voltage, and are suitable for smart window applications. , In addition, anatase TiO 2 nanoparticles significantly contribute to agriculture sector by controlling bacterial condition on the roots of the plants and altering microorganisms of soils. − Thus, a convenient route to synthesize pure anatase phase of TiO 2 nanoparticles is critical for implementing them efficiently in different applications.…”