Diatom frustules with different silica contents affect copepod grazing due to differences in the nanoscale mechanical properties
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DOI: 10.1002/lno.11887
Abstract: The silica frustules of diatom are regarded as an important physical defense against predation. While the biogenic silica content of diatoms is a major factor controlling the ingestion rate of copepods, how it affects the… read more here.
Keywords: silica contents; biogenic silica; copepod grazing; silica ... See more keywords
A possible role of biogenic silica in esophageal cancer in North China?
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-04332-w
Abstract: Certain areas in North China have the highest incidence of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) in the world, which has not seen convincing explanation by any risk factor yet. Biogenic silica in millet bran was… read more here.
Keywords: role biogenic; possible role; biogenic silica; silica phytoliths ... See more keywords
Skeletonema cf. costatum biogenic silica production rate determinated by PDMPO method
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DOI: 10.1007/s11802-017-2899-2
Abstract: Diatoms are the only ecological phytoplankton that require silicic acid for growth. They are also the dominant contributor of ocean’s total primary productivity. Generation and circulation with silica walls, which the siliceous organisms form, is… read more here.
Keywords: skeletonema costatum; silicic acid; biogenic silica; method ... See more keywords
Distribution and sources of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and biogenic silica in the sediments of Chilika lagoon
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DOI: 10.1007/s12040-016-0785-8
Abstract: The present study investigated the spatial and vertical distribution of organic carbon (OC), total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP) and biogenic silica (BSi) in the sedimentary environments of Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon. Surface and… read more here.
Keywords: lagoon; chilika lagoon; phosphorus biogenic; biogenic silica ... See more keywords
A Generalized Procedure for the Production of High-Grade, Porous Biogenic Silica
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DOI: 10.1007/s12649-018-0415-6
Abstract: Abstract Biomasses are a sustainable, CO 2 neutral source used in biorefining. Si-accumulating plants can be used for the production of biogenic silica in a biomass valorisation process. This study examines the production of high-grade… read more here.
Keywords: silica; production high; biogenic silica; high grade ... See more keywords
Stabilizing Asmari Formation interlayer shales using water-based mud containing biogenic silica oxide nanoparticles synthesized
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jngse.2021.103928
Abstract: Abstract One of the principal factors in Shale instability is the stress variation due to water invasion into Shale in water-based drilling fluids, consequently causes in wellbore instability. This comprehensive study aims to improve the… read more here.
Keywords: water based; water; silica oxide; oxide nanoparticles ... See more keywords
Diversity and distribution of dinoflagellate cysts in surface sediments from fjords of western Vancouver Island (British Columbia, Canada)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marmicro.2018.07.005
Abstract: Abstract A total of 31 surface sediment samples from 16 coastal inlets in five sounds of western Vancouver Island were investigated for dinoflagellate cysts and other palynomorphs. Well-preserved and abundant dinoflagellate cysts were recovered, including… read more here.
Keywords: inlet; dinoflagellate cysts; biogenic silica; western vancouver ... See more keywords
Biogenic silica nanostructures derived from Sorghum bicolor induced osteogenic differentiation through BSP, BMP-2 and BMP-4 gene expression
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DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2019.12.015
Abstract: Abstract Development of scaffolds from naturally available biomaterials for bone tissue engineering is an interesting research area. Among the different scaffolds established for this purpose, biogenic silica nanostructure (BSN) serves as a promising naturally available… read more here.
Keywords: expression; bmp; biogenic silica; osteogenic differentiation ... See more keywords
The Significance of Giant Phaeodarians (Rhizaria) to Biogenic Silica Export in the California Current Ecosystem
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DOI: 10.1029/2018gb005877
Abstract: In marine ecosystems, many planktonic organisms precipitate biogenic silica (bSiO2) to build silicified skeletons. Among them, giant siliceous rhizarians (>500 μm), including Radiolaria and Phaeodaria, are important contributors to oceanic carbon pools but little is… read more here.
Keywords: bsio2 export; export; biogenic silica; giant phaeodarians ... See more keywords
Lake sedimentary biogenic silica from diatoms constitutes a significant global sink for aluminium
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-12828-9
Abstract: Diatoms play an important role in marine biogeochemical cycle of aluminum (Al), as dissolved Al is taken up by diatoms to build their siliceous frustules and is involved in the sedimentation of diatomaceous biogenic silica… read more here.
Keywords: lake sedimentary; sink; significant global; biogenic silica ... See more keywords
Controlled biocide release from hierarchically-structured biogenic silica: surface chemistry to tune release rate and responsiveness
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-23921-2
Abstract: Biocides are essential for crop protection, packaging and several other biosystem applications. Therein, properties such as tailored and controlled release are paramount in the development of sustainable biocide delivery systems. We explore the self-similar nano-organized… read more here.
Keywords: release rate; chemistry; biogenic silica; release ... See more keywords