Sustainably Extract Fertilisers from Glutinous Rice
Biogenic Nanosilica Xerogel From Glutinous Rice Husk, A Low Cost Renewable Resource
Tags: Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia, Energy & Environment, Science & Exploration
The invention presents a low-cost, eco-friendly mesoporous silica xerogel nanostructure synthesized from glutinous rice husk and rice, using a mild sol-gel process. It addresses the harmful, energy-intensive traditional methods by offering an ambient temperature, low-energy, and non-toxic alternative. With a larger surface area and amorphous structure, it's applicable in enzyme immobilization, fertilizers, and biomedicine. This innovation not only reduces environmental impact and production costs but also expands glutinous rice's applications beyond food, with potential in agriculture, wastewater treatment, and more.
IP Type or Form Factor: Patent Granted; Process & Method; Material
TRL: 8 - product is ready for commercial scale up
Industry or Tech Area: Environment & Sustainability; Nanotechnology
