In this paper the applicability of the pillar splitting technique for fracture toughness determination on anomalous behaving bulk fused silica glass is explored.The results are compared to conventional cube corner indentation cracking analyzed using the Lawn, Evans and Marshall model (JACerS, 63 (1980) 574).The experimental analysis is supported by

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Currently, the use of synthetic pesticides is the main method of plant protection applied in agri- and horticulture.However, its excessive use leads to the development of pesticide resistance, a contamination of the environment, toxicity to non-target organisms, and risks for human health.With the ultimate aim of contributing to the develop of a mo