This study examines silica-based nanocomposites' dual role in antimicrobial and photocatalytic applications, addressing microbial resistance and pollution.

Most nanoproducts produced on an industrial scale are nanoparticles, although they also arise as byproducts in the manufacture of other materials. Most applications require a precisely defined, narrow ...

For example, silica-based xerogels heated between 400–800 °C can form either amorphous ... While the sol-gel process offers precise control over nanoparticle synthesis, challenges remain in achieving ...

Physical methods for metal nanoparticle synthesis include laser ablation, arc discharge ... The encapsulation layer can be composed of various materials, such as polymers, silica, or other inorganic ...

The researchers' DNA barcoding method could also extend to screening other inorganic nanoparticles such as iron and silica in vivo, broadening the scope for drug delivery and precision medicine.