Cellular and chromosomal interaction of bio-synthesized copper oxide nanoparticles - Induced nano-cytotoxicity and genotoxicity.

The widespread use of nanoparticles raises substantial environmental, health, and safety issues. The specific mechanisms by which they impact plants and animals, as well as the entire scope of their possible impact, are still unknown. The current work investigates the impact of varying CuO NPs concentrations on phytotoxicity, cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and antioxidant activity.

Overview of the advances in plant microbial fuel cell technology for sustainable energy recovery from rhizodeposition.

In plant microbial fuel cells (p-MFCs) electrochemically active microbes present around the plant root convert rhizodeposits or the organic matter into electrons, protons, and CO . This work covers the increasing trend in research with p-MFCs with their mechanism of operation. Different plant species and their selection criteria are also covered.

Optimizing the alkali treatment of cellulosic Himalayan nettle fibre for reinforcement in polymer composites.

The Himalayan nettle plant can yield strong and long bast fibre. In this study, the extracted fibres were treated with 3, 5, 7, and 10 wt% alkali solution and characterised the raw and treated fibres for chemical, morphological, physical, mechanical, and thermal properties. The objective is to find the optimized alkali concentration for fibre surface treatment to use as reinforcement in polymer composites.

Comparative Study of CO Capture by Adsorption in Sustainable Date Pits-Derived Porous Activated Carbon and Molecular Sieve.

The rising CO concentration has prompted the quest of innovative tools to reduce its effect on the environment. A comparative adsorption study using sustainable low-cost date pits-derived activated carbon and molecular sieve has been carried out for CO separation. The adsorb ents were characterized for surface area and morphological properties.

CO Capture by Low-Cost Date Pits-Based Activated Carbon and Silica Gel.

The rising levels of CO in the atmosphere are causing escalating average global temperatures. The capture of CO by adsorption has been carried out using silica gel type III and prepared activated carbon. The date pits-based activated carbon was synthesized using a tubular furnace by physical activation.