Improvement in thermo mechanical and optical properties of<i>in situ</i>synthesized PMMA/TiO<sub>2</sub>nanocomposite

Chand, Navin; Siddiqui, Nayma

doi:10.1080/09276440.2012.688423

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“…It has been reported that NMs can enhance the system and enzyme activity of photosynthesis and the content of chlorophylls, which can eventually improve the overall plant growth [ 74 ]. At the physiological level, the nano-anatase TiO 2 application enhances the rate of photosynthesis by stimulating the Rubisco enzyme activity, which could ultimately enhance the growth and development of crops [ 75 ]. The SiO 2 NPs increase the capacity of photosynthesis via enhancing the photosynthetic metabolism and the carbonic anhydrase enzyme activity in crops [ 76 ].…”

Section: Phytonanotechnology Applications During the Lifecycle Of Cropsmentioning

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Phytonanotechnology applications in modern agriculture

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With the rapidly changing global climate, the agricultural systems are confronted with more unpredictable and harsh environmental conditions than before which lead to compromised food production. Thus, to ensure safer and sustainable crop production, the use of advanced nanotechnological approaches in plants (phytonanotechnology) is of great significance. In this review, we summarize recent advances in phytonanotechnology in agricultural systems that can assist to meet ever-growing demands of food sustainability. The application of phytonanotechnology can change traditional agricultural systems, allowing the target-specific delivery of biomolecules (such as nucleotides and proteins) and cater the organized release of agrochemicals (such as pesticides and fertilizers). An amended comprehension of the communications between crops and nanoparticles (NPs) can improve the production of crops by enhancing tolerance towards environmental stresses and optimizing the utilization of nutrients. Besides, approaches like nanoliposomes, nanoemulsions, edible coatings, and other kinds of NPs offer numerous selections in the postharvest preservation of crops for minimizing food spoilage and thus establishing phtonanotechnology as a sustainable tool to architect modern agricultural practices. Graphical Abstract

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“…In 2012, Chand et. al [ 19 ]. reported an Improvement in thermo mechanical and optical properties of PMMA/TiO 2 nanocomposite.…”

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Delving into the properties of polymer nanocomposites with distinctive nano-particle quantities, for the enhancement of optoelectronic devices

Yaqub

Farooq

AlSalhi

2020

Heliyon

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The study focusses on synthesis and modification of structural, optical and electrical characteristics of nanostructured titanium dioxide anatase embedded Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) nanocomposite with different weight percentages (0.03, 0.06, 0.12, 0.18 and 0.24%) by the solvent casting method. Modification in the morphology of PMMA nanocomposites with an increasing amount of titanium dioxide anatase is studied by using a field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM). Micrograms of FE-SEM show spherical shaped nanoparticles distribution in PMMA nanocomposites thin films. In optical characterization, transmission, optical band gaps, the real and imaginary part of dielectric constant, linear susceptibility, optical conductivity, refractive index and extinction coefficient are calculated using experimental data. It is observed that the optical band gap has an overall decreasing trend with increasing the weight percentage of TiO 2 (anatase) in PMMA nanocomposites. It is also found that values of all electrical parameters decrease with increasing the weight percentage of TiO 2 (anatase) in PMMA nanocomposites. All wavelength depending parameters are investigated in the wavelength range from 190 nm to 2700 nm. Single oscillator model is used to analyze the refractive index dispersion and estimation of the oscillator energy and dispersion energy of the films. The study is applicable to optical sensors and other optoelectronic devices.

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Impacts of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles on Plant Growth and Productivity

Kanwar

Sun

Chu

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Nanomaterials and Plant Potential

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Improvement in thermo mechanical and optical properties ofin situsynthesized PMMA/TiO₂nanocomposite

Cited by 9 publications

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Phytonanotechnology applications in modern agriculture

Phytonanotechnology applications in modern agriculture

Delving into the properties of polymer nanocomposites with distinctive nano-particle quantities, for the enhancement of optoelectronic devices

Impacts of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles on Plant Growth and Productivity

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Improvement in thermo mechanical and optical properties ofin situsynthesized PMMA/TiO2nanocomposite

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Phytonanotechnology applications in modern agriculture

Phytonanotechnology applications in modern agriculture

Delving into the properties of polymer nanocomposites with distinctive nano-particle quantities, for the enhancement of optoelectronic devices

Impacts of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles on Plant Growth and Productivity

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Improvement in thermo mechanical and optical properties ofin situsynthesized PMMA/TiO₂nanocomposite