Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(20), P. 25395 - 25409
Published: July 20, 2023
Abstract
Fusarium
species
are
considered
one
of
the
most
destructing
plant
pathogens.
In
current
study,
bimetallic
zinc
oxide-copper
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO-CuO
NPs)
were
myco-synthesized
using
Aspergillus
fumigatus
for
controlling
oxysporum
growth.
was
isolated
from
soil
and
identified
morphologically
genetically.
The
ZnO-CuO
NPs
characterized
UV-Vis,
DLS,
HR-TEM,
SEM,
XRD
analyses.
HR-TEM
characterization
method
indicated
that,
biosynthesized
appeared
as
semi-spherical
with
average
diameter
specified
54.18
±
1.9
nm.
DLS
described
characteristic
particle
size
diffusion
calculated
85.52
nm,
90.85
92.85
nm
ZnO
NPs,
CuO
respectively.
Additionally,
SEM
image
displays
basic
NP
surface
character
exterior
impression
apparent.
separated
naturally
spherical
particles
connected
within
fungal
filtrate,
which
illuminated
fused
capped
filtrate.
Antifungal
activity
evaluated
against
F.
.
Results
revealed
that
exhibited
promising
antifungal
toward
where
inhibition
zone
at
1000
µg/ml
22.8
0.76
mm,
MIC
125
µg/ml.
Moreover,
growth
percentages
different
concentrations
1000,
500,
250,
88.9,
65.5,
41.1,
8.9%
respectively,
highest
88.9%
concentration
µg/ml,
while
lowest
TEM
ultrastructure
results,
treated
a
clear
destruction
found
in
all
cell
contents
disintegration
wall
well
plasma
membrane.
Also,
nucleus
small
damaged
shape
chromatin
materials
distributed
several
dark
stained
bodies
cytoplasm.
conclusion,
successfully
A.
,
it
had
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(6), P. 819 - 819
Published: May 31, 2021
Chitin
and
chitosan
are
natural
compounds
that
biodegradable
nontoxic
have
gained
noticeable
attention
due
to
their
effective
contribution
increased
yield
agro-environmental
sustainability.
Several
effects
been
reported
for
application
in
plants.
Particularly,
it
can
be
used
plant
defense
systems
against
biological
environmental
stress
conditions
as
a
growth
promoter—it
increase
stomatal
conductance
reduce
transpiration
or
applied
coating
material
seeds.
Moreover,
promoting
chitinolytic
microorganisms
prolonging
storage
life
through
post-harvest
treatments,
benefit
nutrient
delivery
plants
since
may
prevent
leaching
improve
slow
release
of
nutrients
fertilizers.
Finally,
remediate
polluted
soils
the
removal
cationic
anionic
heavy
metals
improvement
soil
properties.
On
other
hand,
chitin
also
has
many
beneficial
such
promotion,
improved
nutrition
ability
modulate
plants’
resistance
abiotic
biotic
stressors.
The
present
review
presents
literature
overview
regarding
chitin,
derivatives
on
horticultural
crops,
highlighting
important
role
modern
sustainable
crop
production;
main
limitations
well
future
prospects
applications
this
particular
biostimulant
category
presented.
Agrochemicals,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(2), P. 296 - 336
Published: June 9, 2023
In
an
alarming
tale
of
agricultural
excess,
the
relentless
overuse
chemical
fertilizers
in
modern
farming
methods
have
wreaked
havoc
on
once-fertile
soil,
mercilessly
depleting
its
vital
nutrients
while
inflicting
irreparable
harm
delicate
balance
surrounding
ecosystem.
The
excessive
use
such
leaves
residue
products,
pollutes
environment,
upsets
agrarian
ecosystems,
and
lowers
soil
quality.
Furthermore,
a
significant
proportion
nutrient
content,
including
nitrogen,
phosphorus,
potassium,
is
lost
from
(50–70%)
before
being
utilized.
Nanofertilizers,
other
hand,
nanoparticles
to
control
release
nutrients,
making
them
more
efficient
cost-effective
than
traditional
fertilizers.
Nanofertilizers
comprise
one
or
plant
within
where
at
least
50%
particles
are
smaller
100
nanometers.
Carbon
nanotubes,
graphene,
quantum
dots
some
examples
types
nanomaterials
used
production
nanofertilizers.
new
generation
that
utilize
advanced
nanotechnology
provide
sustainable
method
fertilizing
crops.
They
designed
deliver
controlled
manner,
ensuring
gradually
released
over
extended
period,
thus
providing
steady
supply
essential
elements
plants.
controlled-release
system
fertilizers,
as
it
reduces
need
for
frequent
application
amount
fertilizer.
These
high
surface
area-to-volume
ratio,
ideal
holding
releasing
nutrients.
Naturally
occurring
found
various
sources,
volcanic
ash,
ocean,
biological
matter
viruses
dust.
However,
regarding
large-scale
production,
relying
solely
naturally
may
not
be
sufficient
practical.
agriculture,
has
been
primarily
increase
crop
minimizing
losses
activating
defense
mechanisms
against
pests,
insects,
environmental
challenges.
nanofertilizers
can
reduce
runoff
leaching
into
improving
sustainability.
also
improve
fertilizer
efficiency,
leading
higher
yields
reducing
overall
cost
application.
especially
beneficial
areas
inefficient
ineffective.
way
fertilize
crops
impact
product
promising
technology
help
meet
increasing
demand
food
Currently,
face
limitations,
costs
potential
safety
concerns
due
nanomaterials,
further
research
needed
fully
understand
their
long-term
effects
health,
growth,
environment.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
851, P. 158328 - 158328
Published: Aug. 28, 2022
Currently,
petroleum-based
synthetic
plastics
are
used
as
a
key
barrier
material
in
the
paper-based
packaging
of
several
food
and
nonfood
goods.
This
widespread
usage
plastic
lining
is
not
only
harmful
to
human
marine
health,
but
it
also
polluting
ecosystem.
Researchers
manufacturers
focused
on
biobased
alternatives
because
its
numerous
advantages,
including
biodegradability,
biocompatibility,
non-toxicity,
structural
flexibility.
When
alone
or
composites/multilayers,
these
provide
strong
qualities
against
grease,
oxygen,
microbes,
air,
water.
According
most
recent
literature
reports,
polymers
for
coatings
having
difficulty
breaking
into
business.
Technological
breakthroughs
field
bioplastic
production
application
rapidly
evolving,
proffering
new
options
academics
industry
collaborate
develop
sustainable
solutions.
Existing
techniques,
such
multilayer
coating
nanocomposites,
can
be
improved
further
by
designing
them
more
systematic
manner
attain
best
qualities.
Modified
nanocellulose,
lignin
nanoparticles,
bio-polyester
among
promising
future
candidates
nanocomposite-based
films
with
high
In
this
review,
state-of-art
research
advancements
made
polymeric
paper
board
summarized.
Finally,
existing
limitations
potential
development
prospects
materials
reviewed.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(13), P. 2867 - 2867
Published: June 28, 2023
Chitosan
is
a
naturally
occurring
compound
that
can
be
obtained
from
deacetylated
chitin,
which
various
sources
such
as
fungi,
crustaceans,
and
insects.
Commercially,
chitosan
produced
crustaceans.
Based
on
the
range
of
its
molecular
weight,
classified
into
three
different
types,
namely,
high
weight
(HMWC,
>700
kDa),
medium
(MMWC,
150–700
low
(LMWC,
less
than
150
kDa).
shows
several
properties
applied
in
horticultural
crops,
plant
root
growth
enhancer,
antimicrobial,
antifungal,
antiviral
activities.
Nevertheless,
these
depend
(MW)
acetylation
degree
(DD).
Therefore,
this
article
seeks
to
extensively
review
agricultural
sector,
classifying
them
relation
chitosan’s
MW,
use
material
for
sustainable
agriculture.
Nanoscale Research Letters,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Oct. 18, 2021
Abstract
Conventional
agriculture
solely
depends
upon
highly
chemical
compounds
that
have
negatively
ill-affected
the
health
of
every
living
being
and
entire
ecosystem.
Thus,
smart
delivery
desired
components
in
a
sustainable
manner
to
crop
plants
is
primary
need
maintain
soil
upcoming
years.
The
premature
loss
growth-promoting
ingredients
their
extended
degradation
increases
demand
for
reliable
novel
techniques.
In
this
regard,
nanotechnology
has
offered
revolutionize
agrotechnological
area
imminent
potential
over
conventional
helps
reform
resilient
cropping
systems
withholding
prominent
food
security
ever-growing
world
population.
Further,
in-depth
investigation
on
plant-nanoparticles
interactions
creates
new
avenues
toward
improvement
via
enhanced
yield,
disease
resistance,
efficient
nutrient
utilization.
incorporation
nanomaterial
with
agrochemical
activities
establishing
framework
relevant
enhance
efficacy
ultimately
help
address
social
acceptance,
hazards,
management
issues
future.
Here,
we
highlight
role
or
nanocomposite
as
well
stable
alternative
protection
production.
Additionally,
information
controlled
released
system,
interaction
microbiome,
promising
nanopesticide,
nanoherbicide,
nanofertilizer,
limitations
are
discussed
present
review.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 760 - 760
Published: March 6, 2022
Food
packaging
plays
a
fundamental
role
in
the
modern
food
industry
as
main
process
to
preserve
quality
of
products
from
manufacture
consumption.
New
technologies
are
being
developed
that
formulated
with
natural
compounds
by
substituting
synthetic/chemical
antimicrobial
and
antioxidant
agents
fulfill
consumers'
expectations
for
healthy
food.
The
strategy
incorporating
into
structures
is
recent
promising
technology
reach
this
goal.
Concepts
such
"biodegradable
packaging",
"active
"bioactive
packaging"
currently
guide
research
development
packaging.
However,
use
faces
some
challenges,
including
weak
stability
sensitivity
processing
storage
conditions.
nano/microencapsulation
these
bioactive
enhances
their
controls
release.
In
addition,
biodegradable
materials
gaining
great
attention
face
ever-growing
environmental
concerns
about
plastic
pollution.
They
sustainable,
environmentally
friendly,
cost-effective
alternative
conventional
materials.
Ultimately,
combined
formulation
nano/microencapsulated
molecules,
incorporated
system,
offers
many
benefits
preventing
spoilage,
extending
shelf
life
food,
reducing
waste,
preserving
freshness
objective
review
illustrate
latest
advances
principal
used
active
systems,
well
most
common
food-packaging
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
27(9), P. 2801 - 2801
Published: April 28, 2022
Chitosan
is
a
biodegradable
and
biocompatible
polysaccharide
obtained
by
partial
deacetylation
of
chitin.
This
polymer
has
been
gaining
increasing
popularity
due
to
its
natural
origin,
favorable
physicochemical
properties,
multidirectional
bioactivity.
In
agriculture,
the
greatest
hopes
are
raised
possibility
using
chitosan
as
biostimulant,
plant
protection
product,
an
elicitor,
or
agent
increase
storage
stability
raw
materials.
The
most
important
properties
include
induction
defense
mechanisms
regulation
metabolic
processes.
Additionally,
it
antifungal,
antibacterial,
antiviral,
antioxidant
activity.
effectiveness
interactions
determined
degree
acetylation
pattern,
molecular
weight,
type
chemical
modifications,
pH,
concentration,
solubility.
There
need
conduct
research
on
alternative
sources
chitosan,
extraction
methods,
optimization
commercial
implementation
scientific
progress
outcomes
in
this
field.
Moreover,
studies
necessary
assess
bioactivity
toxicity
nanoparticles
conjugates
with
other
substances
evaluate
consequences
large-scale
use
thereof.
review
presents
unique
derivatives
that
have
importance
for
production
yield
quality
well
benefits
limitations
their
application.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 958 - 958
Published: Feb. 28, 2022
Chitosan
is
a
biodegradable
natural
polymer
derived
from
the
exoskeleton
of
crustaceans.
Because
its
biocompatibility
and
non-biotoxicity,
chitosan
widely
used
in
fields
medicine
agriculture.
With
latest
technology
technological
progress,
different
active
functional
groups
can
be
connected
by
modification,
surface
or
other
configurations
with
various
physical,
chemical,
biological
properties.
These
changes
significantly
expand
application
range
efficacy
polymers.
This
paper
reviews
uses
chitosan,
such
as
catheter
bridging
to
repair
nerve
broken
ends,
making
wound
auxiliaries,
tissue
engineering
materials
for
bone
cartilage,
carriers
variety
drugs
volume
slow-release
even
show
potential
fight
against
COVID-19.
In
addition,
it
also
discussed
that
agriculture
improve
growth
crops
an
antioxidant
coating
because
antibacterial
properties
are
alone
conjunction
endophytic
bacteria
metal
ions.
Generally
speaking,
kind
material
excellent
development
prospects