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We show that plasma fixed nitrogen (PFN) as a biostimulant can improve marketable lettuce yield following delayed harvest. Using just one-tenth of the conventional nitrogen, PFN, generated by a dielectric barrier discharge over water, was…
The study investigates the potential of Plasma-Activated Water (PAW) as a nitrogen supplement in hydroponic cultivation (HS-N+PAW), specifically focusing on radish seed germination and plant growth. PAW, produced using a dielectric barrier…
This study presents a novel and ecofriendly method for synthesizing ammonium nitrate using activated prepared through air and ammonia plasma treatments. Initially, PAW containing nitrate ions is produced by treating water with air plasma.…
Over the past half-century, the combination of technology and innovation has been developed to manage the negative impact of synthetic fertilizer on land ecosystems to identify the limitations of sustainability and optimize agricultural…
Micronutrient deficiency in soils limits crop productivity and reduces the nutritional quality of cereals and pulses. Conventional fertilizer supplementation often suffers from low bioavailability and environmental losses. In this study, we…
We have investigated the effect of nitrogen (N2) as a carrier gas on the growth of vertical graphene nanosheets (VGN) by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). It is demonstrated that addition of nitrogen gas with a hydrocarbon…
The elementary processes during the fixation of nitrogen by plasma catalysis are studied in a low-pressure plasma experiment using N$_2$ and O$_2$ as source gases. The formation of surface groups on an iron oxide foil are monitored with…
A comprehensive study of pulsed nitriding in AISI H13 tool steel at low temperature (400{\deg}C) is reported for several durations. X-ray diffraction results reveal that a nitrogen enriched compound (Epsilon-Fe2-3N, iron nitride) builds up…
The application of nonthermal plasma in agriculture has emerged as a sustainable and eco-friendly method to enhance seed vigor, germination, and crop productivity. This study investigates the effects of atmospheric pressure plasma treatment…
A high-yield production of high-quality boron-nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) was reported recently in several publications. A boron-rich material is evaporated by a laser or plasma in a nitrogen-rich atmosphere to supply precursor gaseous…
Zirconium nitride (ZrN) is a refractory material with good mechanical and thermal properties. It is therefore a good candidate for hard surface treatment at high temperature. In this work, we report the growth and characterization of ZrN by…
Nitrogen (N) is essential for plant growth and protein synthesis but global reactive N losses, mainly from food systems, induce strong environmental impacts.N losses after human excretion are often overlooked because, in Western societies,…
Ammonia, a crucial component in fertilizers and fuels, is currently produced by the energy-intensive Haber-Bosch process. However, due to the high upfront investments required for large-scale centralized production, alternative routes for…
Tap water, demineralized water and liquid fertilizer have been activated using an atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ) to investigate their benefits for the germination rate and stem elongation rate of lentils from Puy-en-Velay (France).…
Cold air plasma typically generates reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS), which are transported into water to produce plasma-activated water (PAW). This study examines the effect of PAW produced by three different plasma systems on…
Clover fixates nitrogen from the atmosphere to the ground, making grass-clover mixtures highly desirable to reduce external nitrogen fertilization. Herbage containing clover additionally promotes higher food intake, resulting in higher milk…
Present work was aimed to investigate the effect of nitriding time; 1, 1.5, 2.5 & 3.5 h, on surface characteristics & mechanical properties (surface nano-hardness, hardness Vickers, and adhesion) of AISI M2 tool steel. Mechanically…
This article presents the use of flexible metal foam substrates for the growth of III-nitride nanowire light emitters to tackle the inherent limitations of thin-film light emitting diodes as well as fabrication and application issues of…
Photocatalytic nitrogen fixation from air directly under sunlight can contribute significantly to carbon neutralization. It is an ideal pathway to replace the industrial Haber Bosch process in future. A Fe-doped layered WO$_3$ photocatalyst…
As global fertilizer application rates increase, high-quality datasets are paramount for comprehensive analyses to support informed decision-making and policy formulation in crucial areas such as food security or climate change. This study…