Archana Singh

Silicon Nanoparticles

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Produktbeschreibung

Methods of formulation of silicon nanoparticles, emphasizing the role of Si/SiO2NPs nanoparticles in various applications Silicon Nanoparticles presents a comprehensive overview of the synthesis, uptake, and applications of Silicon Nanoparticles (SiNPs), ranging from fundamental to advanced topics and placing particular emphasis on the green synthesis of Si/SiO2NPs and their roles as drug-delivery agents, nanofertilizers, and stress-relief agents. Each chapter is enriched with well-crafted figures, flowcharts, and tables to enhance reader comprehension, with future perspectives and detailed summaries included at the end of each chapter. Written by a team of highly qualified authors and contributed to by subject matter experts across fields, Silicon Nanoparticles includes information on: * Traditional methods for the synthesis and characterization of SiNPs for biomedical applications and sustainable agriculture * Green synthesis of SiNPs derived from plants and agricultural residues, covering innovative tools for human health, sustainable agriculture, and remediation of contaminated soil and water * The role of Si/SiO2NPs in alleviating biotic stress caused by herbivory, heavy metal stress, heat stress, and drought * Enhancing disease resistance in plants and treating cancer, dermatitis, other skin conditions, and bacterial infections in humans Silicon Nanoparticles is an essential reference for researchers in the fields of nanotechnology, materials science, environmental science, pollution remediation, agriculture, and agronomy to understand the diverse applications and potential benefits of SiNPs across various fields.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 656
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. November 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 35mm
• Gewicht: 1039g
• ISBN-13: 9781394261468
• ISBN-10: 1394261462
• Artikelnr.: 73605185

Autorenporträt

Archana Singh, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Botany at the Hansraj College, University of Delhi. Dr. Archana serves as an Editorial board member of Scientific Reports and Frontiers in Plant Sciences. Aryadeep Roychoudhury is a Professor in the Discipline of Life Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India. Indrakant K. Singh is a Professor and Head (TIC) in the Department of Zoology, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, New Delhi.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Contributors xxi
Preface xxxi
Acknowledgements xxxv
Section ABasics of Nanotechnology and Its Applications 1
1 An Introduction to Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Applications and Ethical
Issues 3
Aryadeep Roychoudhury, Shreyosi Pahari and Reeddhi Banerjee
1.1 Introduction 3
1.2 Methods of Synthesis of Nanoparticles 4
1.3 Application of Nanoparticles in Crop Improvement 10
1.4 Applications of Nanoparticles on Human Health 11
1.5 Risks of Using Nanoparticles 18
1.6 Ethical Issues of Nanoparticle Application 20
1.7 Conclusion and Future Prospective 25
References 26
2 An Overview of the Synthesis and Delivery of Nanoparticles in Biological
Organisms 37
Nikhil Bhosale and Tabassum Khan
2.1 Introduction 37
2.2 Methods of Synthesis of NPs 38
2.3 Methods of Delivery of NPs to Plants 48
2.4 Methods of Delivery of NPs in Animals 55
2.5 Impact of NPs on Biological Organisms 57
2.6 Conclusion and Future Prospective 58
References 59
Section B Source and Synthesis of Si/SiO2 NPs 67
3 Traditional Methods of Synthesis and Characterization of SiNPs for
Biomedical Applications and Sustainable Agriculture 69
Ruby Panwar and Anjana Rustagi
3.1 Introduction 69
3.2 Synthesis of Silica Nanoparticles 72
3.3 Physical Methods 72
3.4 Ion Sputtering Technique 73
3.5 Arc Discharge Technique 74
3.6 Chemical Techniques 75
3.7 Chemical Vapour Deposition 76
3.8 Precipitation of Chemicals 76
3.9 Conclusion 78
3.10 Future Prospective 80
References 80
4 Green Synthesis of Silicon Nanoparticles and Their Application in
Agriculture 87
P. Shaik Sha Valli Khan, V. Suneetha, S. Naseem, S. Khader Basha, P.
Ganseh, K. Pallavi, D. Suresh and O.N. Tiwari
4.1 Introduction 87
4.2 Different Methods for the Synthesis of SiNPs 89
4.3 Characterization of SiNP/SiO2 97
4.4 Application of Si/SiO2 NPs in Agriculture 98
4.5 Toxic Effects and Safety Concerns 109
4.6 Conclusions and Future Directions 110
References 111
5 'From Lab to Life': An Overview of Synthesis and Delivery of
Nanoparticles in Biological Organisms 125
Debjyoti Bandhu Banerjee, Kalpak Majumdar, Sagnik Goswami, Sayan Sadhukhan
and Anirban Bhar
5.1 Introduction 125
5.2 Methods of Synthesis of NPs 126
5.3 Methods of Delivery of NPs for Animals 129
5.4 Methods of Delivery of NPs for Plants 132
5.5 Impact of NPs on Biological System 133
5.6 Conclusion and Future Prospective 136
Acknowledgement 137
Glossary 137
References 138
6 Modes of Applications of Nanoparticles in Plants and Animals 147
Braulio Edgar Herrera Cabrera, Rafael Salgado Garciglia, Victor Manuel
Ocaño Higuera, Luis Germán López Valdez, Alan Mendoza Alcantara, Francisco
Javier Verduzco Miramón and Hebert Jair Barrales Cureño
6.1 Introduction 147
6.2 Fabrication and Characteristics of Si/SiO2 Nanoparticles 148
6.3 Design of Silica Nanoparticles 149
6.4 Delivery of SiO2 in Plants 150
6.5 Pest and Disease Resistance in Plants 151
6.6 Delivery in Animals 152
6.7 Fluorescence Imaging 153
6.8 Phototherapy and MSN-Based Nanocarriers 154
6.9 Positron Emission Tomography 154
6.10 Biosensors 155
6.11 Conclusion 155
References 156
7 Technologies to Identify and Characterize Si/SiO2 Nanoparticles 161
Vaishali Raikwar
7.1 Introduction 161
7.2 X-Ray-Based Techniques 163
7.2.1 X-Ray Diffraction Measurement 163
7.2.2 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy 164
7.3 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy 167
7.4 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy 168
7.5 Low-energy Ion Scattering Spectroscopy 169
7.6 Scanning Electron Microscopy 171
7.7 UV-Visible Spectroscopy 172
7.8 Others 173
7.9 Conclusion and Future Prospective 178
Glossary 179
References 180
8 Technological Advancements for Characterization of Si/SiO2 Nanoparticles
185
Prasann Kumar and Joginder Singh
8.1 Introduction 185
8.2 Techniques for Identifying Si/SiO2 Nanoparticles 188
8.3 Characterization of Si/SiO2 Nanoparticles 201
8.4 Importance of Colloidal Stability and Surface Charge 203
8.5 Conclusion 206
References 208
9 Uptake, Translocation and Consequences of Application of Si/SiO2
Nanoparticles (SiNPs) in Plants 213
Arun Kumar Maurya, Sujata Rathi, Yogendra Prasad Saksena, Anupam Awasthi,
Bharti Kaushik and Sheetal
9.1 Introduction 213
9.2 Uptake of the Silicon and SiNPs 214
9.3 Translocation of SiNPs in Plants 225
9.4 Consequences of SiNP Application in Plants 228
9.5 Conclusion and Future Prospective 243
References 243
Section C Applications of Si/SiO 2 NPs in Plants 263
10 Role of Si/SiO2 NPs in Mitigation of Biotic Stress Caused Due to
Herbivory 265
Shrishti Naidu, Indrakant K. Singh and Archana Singh
10.1 Introduction 265
10.2 Impact of Herbivory on Crop Production 267
10.3 Application of Si/SiO2 NPs Causes Enhanced Plant Defence Against
Herbivory 268
10.4 Cell Signalling During Si-Mediated Induced Plant Defence Against
Herbivory 272
10.5 Mechanisms Involved in Si-Mediated Plant Defence Against Herbivory 272
10.6 Conclusion and Future Prospective 276
References 278
11 Role of Silicon and Silicon-Based Nanoparticles in Mitigation of Heat
and Drought Stresses 287
Adeeb Rahman, Venkataraja V. Mokshith, Shashi Ranjan, Sumit Kumar Kashyap,
Aman Prakash, Ayyagari Ramlal, Dhandapani Raju, Ambika Rajendran and
Sreeramanan Subramaniam
11.1 Introduction 287
11.2 Impact of the Role of Si/SiO2 -NPs in Mitigating Drought and Heat
Stresses 289
11.3 Application of Si/SiO2 -NPs Causing Tolerance 292
11.4 Effect of SiNPs Foliar Treatment on Physiological Parameters 295
11.5 Effects of SiNPs Treatment on Gene and Protein Expression 297
11.6 Mechanism of Si-Mediated Tolerance 299
11.7 Conclusion and Future Prospectives 303
References 304
12 Role of Si/SiO2 NPs in Mitigation of Heavy Metal Stress 317
Naveen Kumar, Prabhavathi Venkat Raman and Archana Singh
12.1 Introduction 317
12.2 Impact of Si/SiO2 NPs in Mitigation of Heavy Metal Stress on Crop
Production 319
12.3 Application of Si/SiO2 NPs Causes Tolerance Against Heavy Metal Stress
321
12.3.1 Seed Priming 322
12.4 Utilizing Si/SiO2 NPs in Conjunction with Biochar to Reduce Heavy
Metal Stress 323
12.5 Mechanisms of Si-Mediated Tolerance to Heavy Metal Stress 325
12.6 Influence of Si/SiO2 NPs on Phytohormone 325
12.7 Effect of Si/SiO2 NPs on Photosynthesis and Reactive Oxygen Species
327
12.8 Conclusion and Future Prospective 330
References 330
13 Use of Nanomaterials as Nanofertilizers for Crop Betterment 341
Ankur Singh, Subhransu Panda, Sumali Sucharita and Aryadeep Roychoudhury
13.1 Introduction 341
13.2 Nanofertilizer and Agriculture 344
13.3 Types of Nanoparticles Used in Agriculture 345
13.4 Forms of Nanomaterial in Agriculture 348
13.5 Positive Effects of Nanomaterials 349
13.6 Nanotechnology Delivery System 353
13.7 Application of Nanoparticles in Plant Growth and Seed Germination 355
13.8 Nanoparticles in Abiotic Stress Response 356
13.9 Role of Nanotechnology in Plant Nutrition 358
13.10 Application of Nanotechnology in Seed Science 359
13.11 Positive Effects of Nanomaterials in Crop Protection 361
13.12 Nanotechnology and Safety 363
13.13 Safety and Regulations for Nanotechnology-Based Agri-products in
India 364
13.14 Negative Effects of Nanomaterials on Plant Health 365
13.15 Conclusion 366
References 367
14 Benefits of Si/SiO2 Nanoparticles in Developing Climate Resilient Crop
Plants: Opportunities and Challenges 387
Sagnik Goswami, Sayan Sadhukhan, Kalpak Majumdar, Debjyoti Bandhu Banerjee
and Anirban Bhar
14.1 Introduction 387
14.2 Climate Change: Facts and Consequences 389
14.3 'Climate Change-Loss of Productivity-Yield Improvement': the
Self-Damaging Loop 391
14.4 Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs) in Plants due to Climate Change
392
14.5 Nanoparticles in Agriculture: A Way Towards Climate-Smart
Stress-Tolerant Plants 393
14.6 Conclusion and Future Prospective 406
Acknowledgement 406
Glossary 406
References 408
Section D Applications of Si/SiO2 NPs in Medicine and Remediation 419
15 Si/SiO2 NPs as a Versatile Tool for the Treatment of Cancer 421
Aarti Sharma, Disha Mittal, Archana Singh and Indrakant K. Singh
15.1 Introduction 421
15.2 Si/SiO2 NPs-Based Platforms for Cancer Therapy 422
15.3 Active Targeting Tumour Tissues Using Si/SiO2 NPs 425
15.4 Passive Targeting of Tumour Tissues Using Si/SiO2 NPs 429
15.5 Stimuli-Responsive Therapy Using MSNPs 434
15.6 External Stimuli Triggering Drug Delivery 437
15.7 Conclusion and Future Prospective 441
Glossary 442
References 442
16 Role of Silicon Nanoparticles (SiNPs) in the Treatment of Dermatitis 453
Aparna Sharma
16.1 Introduction 453
16.2 Dermatitis 454
16.3 Contact Dermatitis: Symptoms 454
16.4 Contact Dermatitis: Treatment 455
16.5 Contact Dermatitis: Immune Response 456
16.6 Contact Dermatitis: Treatment Utilizing Silicon Nanoparticles (SiNPs)
461
16.7 Conclusion 464
References 464
17 Si/SiO2 Nanoparticles as a Versatile Tool for the Treatment
ofBacterialInfectionsinHuman 469
Maya Madhavan, Seena Thomas, R.S. Silpa, Ameen Pareesa Zidhiq and Sabeena
Mustafa
17.1 Introduction 469
17.2 Different Types of Nanocomposites of Si/SiO2 Nanoparticles and Their
Biocompatibility and Biodistribution 471
17.3 Applications of Silica Nanoparticles in Antimicrobial Therapeutics 472
17.4 Conclusion and Future Prospective 479
References 480
18 Si/SiO2 NPs-Based Therapies for Diagnostic Applications 485
Nancy Sanjay Gupta, Shubham Kumar Shrivastav, Archana Singh and Indrakant
K. Singh
18.1 Introduction 485
18.2 Diagnostic Applications of Si/SiO2 NPs 488
18.3 Advanced Diagnostic Techniques Using Si/SiO2 NPs 493
18.4 Combining Si/SiO2 NPs with AI Machine Learning 496
18.5 Si/SiO2 NPs in Combination with Other Nanomaterials 496
18.6 Biocompatibility and Toxicity 497
18.7 Current Clinical Applications 499
18.8 Challenges Due to Application of SiO2 NPs and Regulatory
Considerations 505
18.9 Commercialization and Future Prospects 506
18.10 Conclusion 507
References 508
19 Si/SiO2 NPs as an Agent for Remediation of Contaminated Soil and Water
515
Upasana Medhi, Sampa Paul, Bharat Engleng, Ramesh Chandra Deka and Eeshan
Kalita
19.1 Introduction 515
19.2 Pollutants and their Sources 518
19.3 Impact of Pollutants on Flora and Fauna 521
19.4 SiNPs-remediation of Agro-Pollutants 523
19.5 Nano-Silica-Mediated Remediation of Industrial Pollutants 530
19.6 Conclusion and Future Prospective 538
Glossary 542
References 544
Section E Biosafety and Ethics 563
20 Environmental Impact, Risk Assessment and Biosafety Issues of Si/SiO2
NPs 565
Himanshu, Arun Kumar, Vikanksha and Jatinder Singh
20.1 Introduction 565
20.2 Environmental Fate and Transport 567
20.3 Ecotoxicity and Environmental Effects 569
20.4 Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis 573
20.5 Fate and Transport Modelling 575
20.6 Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance 576
20.7 Biosafety and Health Implications 577
20.8 Risk Mitigation and Management 581
20.9 Conclusion 584
References 584
21 Ethical and Societal Considerations and Challenges of Si/SiO2
Nanoparticle Application 591
Prasann Kumar and Joginder Singh
21.1 Introduction 591
21.2 Health Risks due to use of Si/SiO2 NPs: A Moral Issue 592
21.3 Moral Consideration for Environmental Sustainability 597
21.4 Societal Accessibility and Fairness 600
21.5 Ethical Concerns About Transparency and Informed Consent 603
21.6 Comprehensive Approach to Address Moral and Societal Impacts 606
21.7 Conclusion 608
References 609
Index 615