Mycosynthesis of Silica Nanoparticles from Sugarcane Bagasse Using Aspergillus niger MSF3: Optimization and Economic Assessment

Key Points

• Silica nanoparticles show promising properties for various applications, including environmental and biomedical uses.
• Optimization processes led to high yields of silica nanoparticles, significantly enhancing production efficiency.
• The economic assessment indicates that utilizing sugarcane bagasse offers a cost-effective approach for nanoparticle synthesis.
• Further exploration on large-scale production could amplify the sustainability of silica nanoparticle applications.