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Hello #linkedin Community I'm excited to announce the recent publication of our review article "Nano Management Techniques for Soil Reclamation" published in the Journal of Advances in Biology and Biotechnology. We explored various innovative approaches to revitalize the degraded soils, which is a major problem in the conventional agricultural practices using Nanotechnology applications in agriculture. In this article, we had covered:- - The Concepts of Nanotechnology. - Nanotechnology applications in agriculture. - Cutting-edge Nano interventions for improving soil structure and fertility. - Role and Effects of Nano Gypsum, Nano Biochar, Nano Sulfur, Nano Zinc and how it facilitates Precision agriculture. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my beloved respected faculties Dr.V.Vijay Prabha Ma'am and Dr.M.Jayanthi ma'am for providing me a valuable opportunity to be a part in this review article publication. I'd also like to thank my batchmates for providing me constructive guidance and support in article writing. #agriculture #nanotechnology #article #research #science #innovation #soilreclamation #precisionagriculture

The latest edition of the UP Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences' newsletter, SquaredUP, is available! Read more about Thabang Nora Msimango, a PhD candidate in Biotechnology, reflecting on her Fulbright scholarship at the University of Maryland, USA, on page 30. There are also many other exciting stories on research, sustainability, etc. Read: https://bit.ly/48TwP9M or view it at https://www.up.ac.za/nas #universityofpretoria #MakeTodayMatter University of Pretoria

Hydrogen Promotes the Growth of Platinum Pyramidal Nanocrystals by Size-Dependent Symmetry Breaking Study of the Growth of Platinum Pyramidal Nanocrystals The growth of platinum pyramidal nanocrystals is studied through synthesis and characterization experiments combined with density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The formation of pyramidal shapes is attributed to specific symmetry breaking caused by hydrogen adsorption on the growing nanocrystals. I am happy to share with you new research in collaboration with Diana Nelli, Valentina Mastronardi, Rosaria Brescia, Pier Paolo Pompa, and Riccardo Ferrando. These results offer new perspectives on the controlled synthesis of platinum nanocrystals, paving the way for advanced applications in catalysis and energy. Full research in the first comment.

I was very proud to take part in the World Power-to-X Summit 2024 on 8 and 9 October 2024 with my contribution to Science Day on 7 October.  I presented my research work entitled "Physical-electrochemical desalination by coupling magnetic and capacitive processes: development of hybrid porous electrodes using natural materials"

Want to know the new domain in nanocatalysis and hydrogen?? Happy to share our just-accepted article in the prestigious Journal of Materials Chemistry A. We show for the first time how to stabilize open atomic clusters, which are often difficult to stabilize without organic ligands, on other materials. While product inhibition poses a long-standing challenge in catalysis, the unique combination of Ru atomic clusters on an alloy nanomaterial has the remarkable ability to prevent product inhibition that hinders hydrogen production from solid chemical hydrogen storage sources. This research opens a new domain in the field of nanocatalysis where the catalyst can be designed to self-clean itself. Congratulations to students, Rajani Kumar Borah and Priti Singh and our collaborator, Mudit Dixit, who have supported our findings with computational details. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), CSIR India, Royal Society of Chemistry, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, HYDROGEN, Hydrogen, Catalysis #RSCCat#RSCCat, Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry Community Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/g4K7kP4e

I would like to announce the publication of our latest paper, titled "Validating the “greenness” of chemicals via life cycle assessment: the case of anisole as an anti-solvent in perovskite solar cells". This publication is the result of a collaborative effort between the CyVi Group and the C2M Group in the Institut des Sciences Moléculaires - ISM (université de Bordeaux, CNRS, Bordeaux INP) at the Université de Bordeaux and The University of Tokyo In this paper, we conducted a cradle-to-gate lab-scale LCA to evaluate the environmental and human toxicity impacts of chemicals used in perovskite solar cells production. Our analysis aimed to validate “green” claims, provide recommendations to reduce environmental impacts, and identify key areas for research to enhance environmental sustainability. This demonstrates how LCAs, with precise goal and scope, offer actionable insights into the environmental implications of emerging technologies, guiding innovation throughout research and development. I want to thank all co-authors for their contributions, namely Nilanka Monarawila Keppetipola, Yuka Yoshihara, Ajay Kumar Jena, Hiroshi Segawa, Guido Sonnemann, Toupance Thierry, and Ludmila Cojocaru

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗴𝗮𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆: In a recent study, researchers from the Leibniz-Institut für Photonische Technologien (Leibniz IPHT) and the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena have shown how they can non-invasively and non-destructively investigate the growth and interactions of the green alga Ulva and its bacterial community using Raman spectroscopy. This method allows precise analysis of algae development without disturbing the sensitive processes. The study was published in the journal ChemPhysChem. Algae such as Ulva, also known as sea lettuce, play a vital role in marine ecosystems and could become increasingly important in biotechnology and energy production in the future. Bacteria are essential for the normal growth and development of algae. Until now, it has been difficult to study these processes in real time without affecting the algae. This is where Raman spectroscopy comes in. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ddF65RpN Constanze Schultz, Andreas Holzinger, Anja Silge, Tobias Meyer-Zedler, Thomas Wichard, Juergen Popp, Universität Innsbruck

"I'm to share my latest research with all of you. My study explores the use of essential oil nanoemulsion as an antifungal agents in the conservation of the painted limestone stela. It's an innovative approach that could have significant implications for the preservation of cultural artifacts. The use of nanomaterials, specifically essential oil nanoemulsion , presents a revolutionary approach to address the challenges associated with the conservation of painted stones. These essential oil nanoemulsion, comprised of nanoparticles with dimensions on the scale of nanometers, exhibit unique properties that make them ideal candidates for stone protection. As research in the field of nanotechnology continues to advance, the potential applications of essential oil nanoemulsion in the conservation of painted stones are poised to revolutionize traditional preservation practices, offering a sustainable and effective means of safeguarding these invaluable artifacts.

This week's Chemical Science Pick of the Week is from Rémi Métivier, Keitaro NAKATANI, first author Léa Chocron, and colleagues at Université Paris-Saclay and CNRS, France. The research presented covers acid-sensitive photoswitches, specifically how these organic molecules can be used for the catalytic on-demand release of stored light energy. The authors report the synthesis and characterization of two diarylethene molecules featuring one or two pyridine groups as protonatable moieties. Following UV irradiation, these systems undergo a cyclization reaction to a closed form. These closed-forms are stable for days in acetonitrile and adding a small amount of acid greatly increases the acceleration of the ring-opening reaction. This allows for the photoswitches to be used for the on-demand triggering of energy-releasing ring-opening reaction, which allows for potential applications in molecular solar thermal energy storage. Read this exciting new research in Chemical Science, for free via Diamond Open Access, here: https://lnkd.in/eHXqNG3J

Surfactants or Nanoparticles When SafeSol started looking at the possibility of using surfactants as energy improvement products in 2008,the science was in its infancy. Gad Hesroni, University of Haifa, was investigating the use of surfactants to improve pool boiling in salt evaporators a few other pioneers were looking at energy transfer of surfactants. In more recent times.energy transfer products are based on nanoparticles with surfactants being considered as stabilisers. This mix of surfactants and nanoparticles, hybrid products, can deliver considerable energy improvement. As SafeSol’s interest is in improving energy transfer in water based closed heating and cooling systems, the use of nanoparticles which could cause solid deposition cannot be considered. SafeSol however found a surfactant(DeltaT) that outperforms all other surfactants and most hybrid products. The only hybrid product it cannot outperform is Delta T + graphene oxide nanoparticles.(We patented this as well). Delta T multiplies the thermal conductivity of water by a factor of 3., improving energy use in water based heating and chilled water systems. It does wonders for the COP of heat pumps.