Particulate Science And Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(5), P. 874 - 894
Published: Nov. 16, 2023
Nanotechnology
is
an
emerging
field
with
diverse
applications,
wherein
materials
ranging
in
size
from
1
to
100
nm,
referred
as
nanoparticles
(NPs),
are
utilized.
Traditional
methods
for
producing
metallic
NPs
primarily
involve
chemical
processes,
which
can
result
unintended
outcomes.
To
overcome
these
challenges,
a
greener
alternative,
known
green
synthesis,
has
been
developed.
Green
synthesis
of
emerged
innovative
and
environmentally
friendly
approach
nanotechnology.
Utilizing
plant
extracts,
microorganisms,
biopolymers
reducing
stabilizing
agents,
researchers
have
successfully
prepared
various
nanoparticles,
such
silver,
copper,
gold,
platinum,
palladium
nanoparticles.
These
offer
advantages
like
cost-effectiveness,
reduced
environmental
impact,
facile
scalability.
This
method
ensures
eco-friendliness
by
implementing
techniques
the
use
safe,
nontoxic
solvents
(such
supercritical
fluids
water)
additives
polysaccharides.
Different
reaction
conditions
energy-saving
growth
also
employed
enhance
sustainability.
Nanoparticles
synthesized
through
exhibit
unique
properties,
rendering
them
highly
suitable
including
catalysis,
medicine,
energy
technologies.
review
paper
explores
recent
advances
biosynthesis
at
nanoscale
highlights
different
factors
that
affect
their
possible
applications
Green Chemical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 205 - 212
Published: March 25, 2023
To
realize
economical
and
effective
removal
of
hazardous
4-nitrophenol
from
the
environment,
we
developed
an
easily
recyclable
ZnO
nanowire
array
decorated
with
Cu
nanoparticles.
Its
salix
argyracea-shaped
structure
not
only
provides
a
platform
to
achieve
stable
good
dispersion
nanoparticles,
but
also
offers
great
deal
catalytically
active
sites.
The
density
functional
theory
calculations
reveal
that
have
very
beneficial
synergistic
effect
on
their
catalytic
capability.
This
synergy
is
ascribed
electronic
localization
occurring
at
ZnO/Cu
interface,
which
helps
improve
nanoparticle's
ability
adsorb
electro-negatively
4-nitrophenolate
ions
capture
hydrogen
radicals,
thereby
accelerating
transfer
metal
hydride
complex
4-nitrophenol.
Benefiting
these
characteristics,
it
exhibits
high
efficiency
reusability
towards
reduction
waste
valuable
4-aminophenol
rate
constant
4.30
×
10−2
s−1
average
conversion
96.5%
in
90
s
during
10
cycles.
activity
superior
most
reported
noble-
or
non-noble-metal
powder,
bulk,
coating,
catalysts,
indicating
its
competitive
advantages
cost
efficiency,
as
well
enticing
application
prospects.
Particulate Science And Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(5), P. 874 - 894
Published: Nov. 16, 2023
Nanotechnology
is
an
emerging
field
with
diverse
applications,
wherein
materials
ranging
in
size
from
1
to
100
nm,
referred
as
nanoparticles
(NPs),
are
utilized.
Traditional
methods
for
producing
metallic
NPs
primarily
involve
chemical
processes,
which
can
result
unintended
outcomes.
To
overcome
these
challenges,
a
greener
alternative,
known
green
synthesis,
has
been
developed.
Green
synthesis
of
emerged
innovative
and
environmentally
friendly
approach
nanotechnology.
Utilizing
plant
extracts,
microorganisms,
biopolymers
reducing
stabilizing
agents,
researchers
have
successfully
prepared
various
nanoparticles,
such
silver,
copper,
gold,
platinum,
palladium
nanoparticles.
These
offer
advantages
like
cost-effectiveness,
reduced
environmental
impact,
facile
scalability.
This
method
ensures
eco-friendliness
by
implementing
techniques
the
use
safe,
nontoxic
solvents
(such
supercritical
fluids
water)
additives
polysaccharides.
Different
reaction
conditions
energy-saving
growth
also
employed
enhance
sustainability.
Nanoparticles
synthesized
through
exhibit
unique
properties,
rendering
them
highly
suitable
including
catalysis,
medicine,
energy
technologies.
review
paper
explores
recent
advances
biosynthesis
at
nanoscale
highlights
different
factors
that
affect
their
possible
applications
