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Nanofertilizers for enhancing food production: A case study on microgreens enrichment using superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs)

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Coelho, Alana ; Cavalari, Aline Andreia ; Haddad, Paula ; do Nascimento, Angerson Nogueira
Número total de Autores: 4
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: Food Chemistry; v. 463, p. 9-pg., 2024-09-27.
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The study aimed to evaluate superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONS) as nanofertilizers to enrich Allium cepa vegetable productivity. The nanofertilizer was synthesized using iron salts and a weak base. Characterization via powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), UV-Vis spectroscopy, and magnetometry confirmed Fe3O4-based nanomaterial formation. Germination assays were conducted in Petri dishes, each containing 50 seeds, with four groups tested: deionized water (G1), Fe2+ solution (G2), Fe3+ solution (G3), and SPION suspension (G4). Germination rates were 70 % for G1, 62 % for G4, 58 % for G2, and 44 % for G3. Root growth analysis demonstrated superior development in G4, indicating stimulation. Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) determined higher Fe absorption in Allium cepa enriched with nanoparticles compared to non-enriched vegetables. Thus, it is concluded that the nanoparticle exhibits promising effects as nanofertilizer. (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 16/02603-2 - Avaliação de espécies de Ni e V em amostras de petróleo
Beneficiário:Angerson Nogueira Do Nascimento
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular
Processo FAPESP: 18/04957-1 - Desenvolvimento de procedimento analítico para a quantificação de nanopartículas em amostras de solo por IC - ICP - MS
Beneficiário:Angerson Nogueira Do Nascimento
Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Exterior - Pesquisa
Processo FAPESP: 22/03647-4 - Nanopartículas de óxido de ferro e ouro aplicadas como carreadores de fármacos em biomedicina
Beneficiário:Paula Silvia Haddad Ferreira
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular