Eco-engineered functionalized mesoporous silica from rice husks for selective detection of Fe( iii ) in aqueous media

Key Points

• This research aims to create environmentally friendly sensors using rice husk-derived silica for detecting iron in water.
• Developed mesoporous silica from rice husks as a renewable material for sensor construction.
• Evaluated the sensing performance for Fe(iii) detection in aqueous environments.
• Successfully demonstrated selective detection of Fe(iii) ions using the engineered sensors, with measurable sensitivity.
• Provided a sustainable and effective method for utilizing waste materials in sensor technologies.