Controlled release of carbendazim in Cu-based MOF against rice blast management under a controlled environment | |
| Author | Pathak, Jyotirmoy |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ISE-24-15 |
| Subject(s) | Metal-organic frameworks Plant diseases--Management Microencapsulation |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Bio-Nano Material Science and Engineering |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | In order to fulfill both the quantity and quality needs for food on a worldwide scale, agrochemicals including fertilizers, insecticides, and growth hormones are essential. However, their persistent, indiscriminate use puts the environment, human health, and the viability of the economy in serious danger. Researchers are investigating novel delivery techniques based on "Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs)” to solve these challenges and advance sustainable agriculture. Metal-organic frameworks, specifically copper-based MOFs like HKUST-1, have recently garnered increased attention for their potential applications in agriculture. CuSO4 and other copper salts are already recognized as effective fungicides and vital plant nutrition. Copper is a fascinating option for agricultural advances because of its dual nature. In this study, a straightforward one-step method was developed to create HKUST-1 utilizing basic copper carbonate (BCC), a naturally occurring substance present in rocks including malachite and azurite, and a ligand called trimesic acid (1,3,5-benzentricarboxylic acid). A guest species was added which is known as carbendazim to the MOF structure during the synthesis. The generated carbendazim@HKUST-1 composite was used to treat seeds in order to determine how it affects the vigor index and germination percentage. Toxicology tests were also carried out to guarantee the security of this innovative delivery mechanism. Additionally, the assessments were done to check how well carbendazim@HKUST-1 prevents rice blast, a prevalent disease that affects rice plants. In order to evaluate it, its inhibition rate was contrasted with that of commercially available carbendazim. Additionally, some morphological and physiological parameters were analyzed to determine their statistical differences among each treatment.In order to improve agricultural sustainability, this study intends to maximize the potential of MOFs like HKUST-1, offering a viable route for safer and more effective pesticide delivery methods. |
| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Industrial Systems Engineering (DISE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Bio-Nano Materials Science and Engineering (BNMSE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Ricco, Raffaele;Suriyan Cha-um (Co-Chairperson) |
| Examination Committee(s) | Bora, Tanujjal, |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | AIT Scholarship |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2024 |