IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
In
the
current
scenario,
various
industries
such
as
pharmaceuticals,
biomedical
sectors,
cosmetics,
photovoltaics,
and
automotive
utilize
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs)
widely
due
to
their
exceptional
potentials
high
surface
area-to-volume
ratio.
However,
researchers
are
still
working
improve
potential
of
ZnO
NPs
antimicrobial,
anticancer,
antioxidant,
antidiabetic,
etc.
This
chapter
highlighted
plants
microbial
extract-based
synthesis
methods
comparative
understanding
established
with
laser
ablation,
chemical
reduction,
milling,
sputtering.
contrast,
green
offers
an
eco-friendly
chemical-free
approach
for
biological
applications.
The
method
involves
a
range
extract
compositions,
including
secondary
metabolites
flavonoids,
enzymes,
proteins,
sugars,
which
reduce
stabilize
NPs,
influencing
structure,
shape,
size,
morphology.
Biologically
synthesized
cost-effective
nature,
significant
medication
distribution
sensing
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(23), P. 5584 - 5584
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Photocatalytic
degradation
research
has
attracted
significant
attention
in
the
wake
of
increasingly
severe
global
challenge
water
pollution.
In
this
study,
nano-ZnO
was
synthesized
through
a
straightforward
method
using
zinc
acetate
anhydrous
as
precursor.
The
experimental
results
revealed
that
annealing
conditions
significantly
influenced
bandgap
energy
(Eg)
ZnO,
with
positive
correlation
observed
between
intensity
photoluminescence
(PL)
spectra
and
photocatalytic
activity.
Under
optimal
at
300
°C
for
1.5
h,
efficiency
methylene
blue
(MB)
exceeded
98%
within
40
min
ultraviolet
(UV)
irradiation,
surpassing
efficiencies
reported
ZnO
recent
studies.
This
high
performance
underscores
excellent
activity
samples.
Furthermore,
after
five
cycles,
MB
remained
above
90%,
crystalline
structure
samples
stable,
demonstrating
their
exceptional
structural
stability
during
process.
Additionally,
study
examined
effects
stirring
different
light
sources
on
degradation,
providing
valuable
insights
future
related
fields.
Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(3), P. 863 - 876
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Nanoscience
represents
a
highly
esteemed
and
significant
emerging
domain
within
contemporary
scientific
advancements.
Continuous
research
in
nanotechnology
facilitates
the
development
commercialization
of
various
nanoproducts
globally.
The
unique
dimensions
properties
nanoparticles
have
garnered
considerable
attention
on
an
international
scale.
Good
transparency,
high
electron
mobility,
wide
bandgap,
thermal
mechanical
stability
at
room
temperature
luminescence
are
some
important
these
nanoparticles.
Zinc
oxide
(ZnO
NPs)
particularly
noteworthy
due
to
their
applications
across
diverse
industries,
including
gas
sensors,
biosensors,
cosmetics,
drug
delivery
systems,
agricultural
practices.
ZnO
NPs
exhibit
broad
spectrum
properties,
encompassing
optical,
electrical,
piezoelectric,
physical,
semiconducting,
antimicrobial
characteristics.
Furthermore,
hold
substantial
promise
for
enhancing
productivity.
can
be
synthesized
through
methods,
chemical,
hydrothermal,
biological
green
synthesis
techniques.
Recently,
there
has
been
increasing
focus
utilizing
different
plant
extracts
or
microbial
interventions.
This
biobased
approach
is
considered
safer
more
environmentally
sustainable
compared
traditional
chemical
physical
methods.
review
article
primarily
addresses
synthesis,
characterization,
NPs.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
In
the
current
scenario,
various
industries
such
as
pharmaceuticals,
biomedical
sectors,
cosmetics,
photovoltaics,
and
automotive
utilize
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs)
widely
due
to
their
exceptional
potentials
high
surface
area-to-volume
ratio.
However,
researchers
are
still
working
improve
potential
of
ZnO
NPs
antimicrobial,
anticancer,
antioxidant,
antidiabetic,
etc.
This
chapter
highlighted
plants
microbial
extract-based
synthesis
methods
comparative
understanding
established
with
laser
ablation,
chemical
reduction,
milling,
sputtering.
contrast,
green
offers
an
eco-friendly
chemical-free
approach
for
biological
applications.
The
method
involves
a
range
extract
compositions,
including
secondary
metabolites
flavonoids,
enzymes,
proteins,
sugars,
which
reduce
stabilize
NPs,
influencing
structure,
shape,
size,
morphology.
Biologically
synthesized
cost-effective
nature,
significant
medication
distribution
sensing
