Journal of Functional Biomaterials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 274 - 274
Published: Dec. 5, 2022
In
the
last
few
years,
progress
made
in
field
of
nanotechnology
has
allowed
researchers
to
develop
and
synthesize
nanosized
materials
with
unique
physicochemical
characteristics,
suitable
for
various
biomedical
applications.
Amongst
these
nanomaterials,
metal
oxide
nanoparticles
(MONPs)
have
gained
increasing
interest
due
their
excellent
properties,
which
a
great
extent
differ
from
bulk
counterpart.
However,
despite
such
positive
advantages,
substantial
body
literature
reports
on
cytotoxic
effects,
are
directly
correlated
nanoparticles’
therefore,
better
control
over
synthetic
parameters
will
not
only
lead
favorable
surface
characteristics
but
may
also
increase
biocompatibility
consequently
lower
cytotoxicity.
Taking
into
consideration
enormous
potential
MONPs,
present
review
discuss
most
recent
developments
this
referring
mainly
synthesis
methods,
physical
chemical
characterization
biological
including
pro-regenerative
antitumor
potentials
as
well
antibacterial
activity.
Moreover,
section
tackle
pressing
issue
toxic
effects
MONPs
tissues/organs
cell
lines.
Water,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(16), P. 2216 - 2216
Published: Aug. 14, 2021
Recent
developments
in
nanoscience
have
appreciably
modified
how
diseases
are
prevented,
diagnosed,
and
treated.
Metal
nanoparticles,
specifically
silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs),
widely
used
bioscience.
From
time
to
time,
various
synthetic
methods
for
the
synthesis
of
AgNPs
reported,
i.e.,
physical,
chemical,
photochemical
ones.
However,
among
these,
most
expensive
not
eco-friendly.
The
physicochemical
parameters
such
as
temperature,
use
a
dispersing
agent,
surfactant,
others
greatly
influence
quality
quantity
synthesized
NPs
ultimately
affect
material’s
properties.
Scientists
worldwide
trying
synthesize
devising
that
easy
apply,
eco-friendly,
economical.
Among
strategies
is
biogenic
method,
where
plants
source
reducing
capping
agents.
In
this
review,
we
intend
debate
different
AgNP
synthesis.
Although,
preparation
electron
irradiation,
optical
device
ablation,
chemical
reduction,
organic
procedures,
methods.
processes
preferably
used,
they
environment-friendly
review
covers
comprehensive
discussion
on
biological
activities
AgNPs,
antimicrobial,
anticancer
anti-inflammatory,
anti-angiogenic
potentials
AgNPs.
water
treatment
disinfection
has
also
been
discussed
detail.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(29), P. 18661 - 18675
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Noble
metal
(silver
(Ag),
gold
(Au),
platinum
(Pt),
and
palladium
(Pd))
nanoparticles
have
gained
increasing
attention
due
to
their
importance
in
several
research
fields
such
as
environmental
medical
research.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(9), P. 4595 - 4595
Published: April 27, 2021
The
development
of
drug-resistant
microorganisms
has
become
a
critical
issue
for
modern
medicine
and
drug
discovery
with
severe
socio-economic
ecological
implications.
Since
standard
conventional
treatment
options
are
generally
inefficient,
leading
to
infection
persistence
spreading,
novel
strategies
fundamentally
necessary
in
order
avoid
serious
global
health
problems.
In
this
regard,
both
metal
oxide
nanoparticles
(NPs)
demonstrated
increased
effectiveness
as
nanobiocides
due
intrinsic
antimicrobial
properties
nanocarriers
drugs.
Among
them,
gold,
silver,
copper,
zinc
oxide,
titanium
magnesium
iron
NPs
the
most
preferred,
owing
their
proven
mechanisms
bio/cytocompatibility.
Furthermore,
inorganic
can
be
incorporated
or
attached
organic/inorganic
films,
thus
broadening
application
within
implant
catheter
coatings
wound
dressings.
context,
paper
aims
provide
an
up-to-date
overview
recent
studies
investigating
integration
into
composite
films
designed
therapies.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(3), P. 3121 - 3133
Published: Jan. 11, 2022
In
the
current
study,
a
facile,
rapid,
and
ecologically
safe
photosynthesis
of
gold
nanoparticles
(AuNPs)
that
remained
stable
for
3
months
is
reported
to
advocate
main
aspects
green
chemistry,
such
as
safer
solvents
auxiliaries,
use
renewable
feedstock.
Zi-AuNPs
were
phytosynthesized
by
aqueous
extract
Ziziphus
spina-christi
leaves,
numerous
techniques
employed
their
characterization.
The
results
demonstrated
successful
phytofabrication
crystalline
AuNPs
with
brownish-black
color,
spherical
size
between
0
10
nm,
plasmon
peak
at
540
surface
charge
-25.7
mV.
showed
an
effective
photodegradation
efficiency
(81.14%)
against
malachite
good
recycling
capacity
69.2%
after
five
cycles
regeneration.
cytotoxicity
test
3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium
bromide
(MTT)
assay
signified
high
anticancer
both
Z.
human
breast
cancer
cells
(MCF7
cell
line)
IC50's
48
40.25
μg/mL,
respectively.
Highly
efficient
antioxidant
capabilities
proven
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl
(DPPH)
removal
percentages
67.5%
92.34%
extract.
