Chemistry

Plant-derived nanosilicas show promise for controlled vitamin C delivery

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This study compared mesoporous nanosilicas derived from two sources: horsetail plant (a natural, sustainable source) and conventional chemical precursors. Both materials demonstrated suitable structural and textural properties for loading and controlled release of vitamin C, as evidenced by characterization techniques that confirmed their mesoporous architecture and capacity to encapsulate and release the bioactive compound.


The research demonstrates that plant-derived silica from horsetail can serve as a viable, eco-friendly alternative to chemically synthesized silica for drug delivery applications. This could reduce reliance on synthetic materials and provide a sustainable pathway for developing carriers for vitamins and potentially other therapeutic compounds.


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Source: Dual-source mesoporous nanosilicas from horsetail plant and chemical precursors show structural and textural evidence for vitamin C loading and release