Synthesis of CoWO/g-CN Z-scheme heterojunction for the efficient photodegradation of diazinon with the addition of HO.

Pesticides are on the list of substances that are routinely monitored by agencies and organizations in various natural environments and habitats. Diazinon (DZN) is the active ingredient in more than 20 agricultural pesticides, it causes the most damage and has been prohibited in many countries around the world. The final product CoWO/g-CN Z-scheme heterojunction was successfully synthesized in this work, where CoWO nanoparticles were deposited on the surface of g-CN.

Large-Scale Synthesis of Nanosilica from Silica Sand for Plant Stimulant Applications.

Nanosilica is a versatile nanomaterial suitable as, e.g., drug carriers in medicine, fillers in polymers, and fertilizer/pesticide carriers and potentially a bioavailable source of silicon in agriculture.