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
Diatom Frustules Decorated with Co Nanoparticles for the Advanced Anode of Li-Ion Batteries.
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DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300707
Abstract: Silica is regarded as a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) because of its high theoretical capacity. However, large volume variation and poor electrical conductivity are limiting factors for the development of SiO2 anode… read more here.
Keywords: frustules decorated; ion batteries; diatom frustules; silica ... See more keywords
Effects of abiotic factors on the nanostructure of diatom frustules—ranges and variability
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DOI: 10.1007/s00253-018-9087-1
Abstract: The intricate patterning of diatom silica frustules at nanometer-to-micrometer scales makes them of interest for a wide range of industrial applications. For some of these applications, a specific size range in nanostructure is required and… read more here.
Keywords: abiotic factors; factors nanostructure; diatom frustules; nanostructure diatom ... See more keywords
An Efficient Method of Observing Diatom Frustules via Digital Holographic Microscopy
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DOI: 10.1017/s1431927622012508
Abstract: Abstract Herein, we propose a convenient method to enable pretreatment of target objects using digital holographic microscopy (DHM). As a test sample, we used diatom frustules (Nitzschia sp.) as the target objects. In the generally… read more here.
Keywords: microscopy; surface; digital holographic; diatom frustules ... See more keywords
Bimetallic Oxide Nanohybrid Synthesized from Diatom Frustules for the Removal of Selenium from Water
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DOI: 10.1155/2017/1734643
Abstract: Frustules or the rigid amorphous silica cell wall of unicellular, photosynthetic microalgae with unique porous architecture has been used to synthesize a composite by immobilizing zirconium and iron oxides on its surface and in the… read more here.
Keywords: nanohybrid synthesized; water; synthesized diatom; bimetallic oxide ... See more keywords