Microwave synthesized and laser activated hyaluronic/polyacrylate/basil seed cloud seeding glaciogenic/hygroscopic nanocomposite.

ABSTRACT: Cloud seeding is a technique used for weather modification, but the commonly used material, silver iodide, has environmental concerns. In response to this concern, we report a biocompatible hyaluronate/polyacrylate/basil seed nanocomposite was synthesized in this study using microwave irradiation and chemical esterification. A new approach involving polarized CO₂ laser ablation was developed to enhance the nanocomposite's active surface area. The study focused on investigating changes in morphology and surface area during irradiation, which are crucial for effective cloud seeding while minimizing environmental impact. Thermogravimetric analysis showed acceptable water adsorption/absorption properties of up to 98.55%. with this feature, the synthesized nanostructure displayed hyg

SUBMITTER: Masoomi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12361579 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature