Biogenic synthesis and characterization of lanthanum oxide nanoparticles using citrus sinensis peel waste for antifungal applications in crop protection
Shakthika Ramesh, Appireddy Khyathi, Hema sree Mandapati, Vikram S., Varshini Kumar, Theivasigamani Parthasarathi · 2026
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Description
Shakthika Ramesh and colleagues published a 2026 study making a crop-protection powder from orange peel waste. Using extract from discarded citrus peel, the team produced tiny particles of lanthanum oxide, a metal compound, through a plant-based process meant to be gentler on the environment than standard chemical routes.
Laboratory instruments confirmed the particles' crystal structure and flake-like shapes. The particles were then tested against two fungi that attack crops, and compared with a commercial fungicide sold for the same purpose. Results point to farm waste as a workable starting material for new antifungal products, though field testing would be the next step.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Shakthika Ramesh, Appireddy Khyathi, Hema sree Mandapati, Vikram S., Varshini Kumar, Theivasigamani Parthasarathi |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 43 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |