Selenium Nanoparticles
Red elemental selenium
Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) are red elemental selenium particles studied for plant antioxidant responses, stress tolerance and growth, as well as antimicrobial and biomedical research.
Specification
| Particle size | 40–80 nm |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Pink to red powder |
| Dispersibility | Disperses in water as a colloid with suitable stabiliser |
| Grade | Industrial |
| Packing | On request |
| Minimum order | On request |
Applications
Agriculture
- Plant antioxidant and stress-tolerance formulations
Research
- Antimicrobial research
- Antioxidant and drug-delivery research
Technical overview
Elemental selenium nanoparticles are not truly soluble in water, but they can be dispersed as colloids using suitable stabilisers. Stability depends on particle size, surface chemistry, pH and the stabilising agent.