Chemistry of Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(11), P. 4329 - 4337
Published: May 22, 2023
Despite
the
interest
in
proton
exchange
membrane
(PEM)
technologies
(fuel
cells
and
electrolyzers)
for
energy
applications,
low
stability
of
electrolyte
materials
under
working
conditions
(i.e.,
humidity
temperature)
is
one
their
major
limitations.
Metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
recently
emerged
as
promising
electrolytes
due
to
higher
compared
with
currently
applied
organic
polymers,
conductivity,
outstanding
porosity.
Here,
a
novel
robust
Bi
phosphonate
MOF
(branded
IEF-7)
was
successfully
synthesized
fully
characterized,
exhibiting
an
unusual
topology
irregular
coordination
geometry
bismuth
cations.
Furthermore,
IEF-7
exhibited
potential
porosity,
very
high
chemical
thermal
stability,
free
−PO3H
groups
involved
its
ultrahigh
reaching
1.39
×
10–2
S
cm–1
at
90
°C
90%
relative
for,
least,
3
cycles.
In
order
improve
consolidation
shaping
powder
testing
ion
conductivity
properties,
highly
MOF-loaded
composite
(90
wt
%)
prepared
by
adding
conductive
sulfonated
polysulfone
binder.
The
resulting
same
magnitude
compacted
powder,
making
this
polymeric
PEM
technologies.
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
129, P. 105 - 123
Published: Aug. 29, 2023
In
the
context
of
agricultural
sustainability
and
necessity
for
food
security,
using
nano
pesticides
as
an
innovative
technology
represents
alternative
with
good
potential
to
overcome
drawbacks
classical
pesticides.
This
work
provides
a
general
overview
main
aspects
in
area
nano-pesticides
focus
on
Metal-Organic
Frameworks
(MOFs).
Although
its
early
infancy,
research
performed
so
far
indicated
that
compared
pesticides,
MOF-based
show
improved
performance,
controlled
sustained
active
ingredient
release
targeted
delivery.
Moreover,
flexibility
design
capability
modification
hybridization
indicate
MOFs
promising
candidates
further
improvements.
Nevertheless,
since
long-term
toxic
effects
are
not
yet
fully
understood,
additional
studies
focusing
impact
individual
components
overall
nano-system
required
determine
if
envisioned
can
be
reached.
Industrial Crops and Products,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
219, P. 119160 - 119160
Published: July 15, 2024
Traditional
fertilisers,
though
widely
used,
pose
challenges
such
as
low
nutrient
utilization
efficiency
and
adverse
environmental
impacts.
Controlled
release
fertiliser
(CRF)
plays
an
important
role
in
sustainable
agriculture.
Its
implementation
is
considered
a
transformative
approach,
promoting
environmentally
conscious
methods
for
enhancing
crop
productivity.
CRF
not
only
prevents
loss
but
also
ensures
customized
pattern
that
aligns
with
plant
physiological
biochemical
processes.
Despite
these
advantages,
has
yet
to
find
extensive
adoption
the
commercial
agricultural
practices.
This
primarily
due
its
cost-intensive
nature,
relatively
modest
efficiency,
predominant
use
of
petroleum-derived
synthetic
polymers
coatings.
review
aims
provide
concise
summary
significant
advancements,
emerging
materials
technologies,
potential
future
applications
sustainability.
Particularly,
technologies
plasmas,
flow
chemistry,
metal−organic
frameworks,
nanotechnologies,
microfluidic
sensing
have
been
explored
development.
While
highlighting
advantages
CRFs,
we
address
disadvantages
discuss
recommendations
successful
transition
from
traditional
fertilisers
maximizing
their
advantages.
Plant Nano Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
1, P. 100008 - 100008
Published: June 1, 2022
The
use
of
nanotechnology
has
emerged
in
the
agricultural
sector.
In
recent
years,
several
nano-enabled
materials
have
been
reported
for
weed
control.
Nano-enabled
herbicides
(also
called
nanoherbicides)
can
be
designed
from
organic,
inorganic,
or
hybrid
materials.
These
unique
properties
such
as
small
size,
specific
surface
area,
and
ability
to
control
release
metal
ions
organic
molecules
field.
Some
studies
nanoherbicides
provide
better
management
compared
non-nanoformulations.
However,
regarding
environmental
risk
assessment
mechanisms
action
plants
are
still
incipient.
Nevertheless,
they
essential
ensure
a
safe
application
human
health
environment.
this
review,
we
outlined
current
understanding
well
some
strategic
design
fabricate
nanostructures
Also,
critical
discussion
fate,
behavior
effects
was
addressed
order
achieve
products
environmentally
friendly
sustainable
agriculture.
