To address the ecofriendly approach for the nano graphene oxide (nGO) synthesis, “Wealth from waste” idea utilized in this study. The synthesis process involves the controlled reduction and manipulation of nGO sheets to achieve nano-scale dimensions, resulting in nGO with improve...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i102968
Nanocellulose is a renewable nanomaterial that has received a lot of attention due to its use in a variety of applications from the biomedical field to food packaging. In this study, Nano cellulose (NC) was extracted from Maize cob, using the Acid hydrolysis process. The extracte...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i2131318
Rice husk, an abundant agricultural byproduct, has garnered attention as a potential source of natural silica, a material with a myriad of applications. Natural silica is particularly attractive due to its low cost of production and safe handling. In this study, sodium silicate d...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i103022
In the form of nanoparticles, silica is a significant inorganic component of rice husk. Consequently, it is feasible to extract high purity amorphous silica nanoparticles by straightforward thermo-chemical processes. So, in this study, an eco-friendly chemical treatment method (G...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i103003
The main aim of this paper was to develop three different type of urea fertilizer coating with ethyl cellulose and starch-super absorbent polymer and to study their effectiveness in the release of nitrogen. The synthesis and characterization of the coated fertilizer was carried o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i2031229
Farmers that cultivate tomatoes use imidacloprid to combat sucking bugs even while the fruits are being harvested so that they can maintain a five- to six-time harvest. Decontaminating tomato fruits before eating is absolutely necessary due to the insecticide's slow dissipation r...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i103007
Blackgram is an important pulse crop in India. One of the major constraints on blackgram production is the attack of pathogens, which leads to yield loss. Nowadays, with the understanding of harmful effects of chemical fungicides, biocontrol methods are gaining more importance. O...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i102934
Aim: Okra is a vegetable that holds a significant share in both domestic and export markets, but it is prone to desiccation and fungal spoilage, leading to a short shelf life. A laboratory study was undertaken to determine the effects of hexanal containing aqueous formulation to...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i102835
Chemical fertilizer usage has been a long-drawn criticism because of its harmful effects on the environment and on the quality of agricultural produce. Researchers are continually looking for more productive, better solutions while retaining societal wellbeing. Effective use of n...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i102776
Calcium oxide (CaO) nanoparticles was biologically synthesized by calcinating egg shells from kitchen waste and characterized using SEM, UV-Vis, XRD and FT-IR. Biosynthesized CaO nanoparticles are found to be an effective insecticide against seed weevil, Sitophilus oryzae in maiz...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92497