Research in the near future involves the integration of multi-functional nanodevices into selfcontained nanosystems with capabilities of sensing, controlling, communicating and actuating/responding. A nanosystem is composed not only of nanodevices but also a nanopower-source (or nano-battery). But the small size of the nano-battery significantly limits the battery lifetime. It is highly desirab...

Plant nutrition has a vital role in crop production. This study was performed to investigate the effects of different application methods some nutrients (nano Fe, Zn, and Ti), gibberellin on yield, morphophysiological grain protein white beans 2018 as factorial experiment randomized complete block design with four replications. Experimental factors included seed priming (hydropriming, priming, ...

It is widely accepted that deficiency of macro (nitrogen) and micronutrients (zinc, copper etc.) affects the plant growth development which cause a significant threat to crop production food security. The Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative (IFFCO) developed nano-urea (nano-N), nano-zinc (nano-Zn), nano-copper (nano-Cu) liquid fertilizer formulations enhance yields, simultaneously addressing ...

Nanoparticles (NPs) with unique physicochemical properties induce nano-specific (excess) toxicity in organisms compared with their bulk counterparts. Evaluation and consideration of nano-specific toxicity are meaningful for the safe design and environmental risk assessment of NPs. However, ZnO NPs have been reported to lack excess toxicity for diverse organisms. In the present study, the nano-s...

Phosphating is one of the most widely used surface treatments of ferrous and non-ferrous materials due to its low-cost, easy production, good corrosion resistance and good adhesion with paint. Many researchers have tried to explore the different applications of the phosphating processes in various fields including automobile and aerospace. Recently, the zinc phosphate conversion coatings on mag...

The search for active catalysts that efficiently oxidize methane under ambient conditions remains a challenging task for both C1 utilization and atmospheric cleansing. Here, we show that when the particle size of zinc oxide is reduced down to the nanoscale, it exhibits high activity for methane oxidation under simulated sunlight illumination, and nano silver decoration further enhances the phot...

Here we demonstrate a single-pot heating approach for controllable synthesis of colloidal zinc oxide nanocrystals from zinc acetylacetonate. Such single-pot heating approaches are inherently amenable to large scale production. We have systematically studied the crystallization process, investigating the growth of nanocrystals and the influence of ligands on the morphology and luminescence of Zn...

Use of Zinc Oxide Nano-photocatalyst as a Recyclable Catalyst for Removal Arsenic and Lead Ions from Polluted Water

Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles are being increasingly utilized in a variety of products and applications and are therefore commonly discharged into aquatic environments, increasing exposure and potentially impacting aquatic organisms. Zinc oxide nanoparticles can depress growth of some marine phytoplankton, and several examples of nanoparticle trophic transfer have been documented, although not...