Rice husk ash silica as a potential drug carrier

• Main Authors: Muhammad Shuib, Nur Azfa, Darnis, Deny Susanti, Mohamed Iqbal, Mohammad Anwar, Miskam, Mazidatulakmam
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/44395/8/Nurazfa.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/44395/; http://www.iium.edu.my/icast

Rice husk is a by-product from rice mills that are often regarded as an agricultural waste and practically has no commercial value. However, rice husk ash (RHA) obtained from the calcination of rice husk at elevated temperature offers a greener, safer and cheaper source of silica precursor. Currentl...