Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have emerged as versatile agents that combine the essential biological functions of selenium with the unique physicochemical properties of nanoscale materials. Synthesis ...

Soil salinity is a major environmental constraint that severely limits the yield and quality of global crops, including soybean. As salt-affected land expands, there is an urgent and growing need to ...

Selenium, a vital trace element for human health, is known for its role in immune regulation and cancer prevention. Now, researchers are discovering that selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) could offer ...

Nanoparticles have diverse applications in modern science and industry, powering technologies like quantum-dot displays, nanocatalysts and drug delivery. Their unique physicochemical properties, which ...

A small shift in temperature is enough to make a new class of nanoparticles snap together, offering a novel way to deliver fragile medicines. Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School ...

The sol-gel process is a widely used method for synthesizing nanoparticles with precise control over size, shape, and composition. This method converts a liquid precursor, or "sol," into a solid gel ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Chemical pesticide use is a cornerstone of industrial agriculture, yet most formulations suffer from poor delivery efficiency and unintended ecological consequences. Less than 1% ...