Photocatalytic
degradation
using
metal
nanoparticles
is
one
of
the
most
preferred
method
to
eradicate
water
contamination
mainly
caused
due
toxic
azo
dyes.
In
this
study,
synthesis
Copper
nanoparticles(CuNP’s)
discussed
aqueous
extract
roots
Averrhoa
carambola.
Purpose
study
scientifically
investigate
photocatalytic
efficacy
CuNP’s.
Synthesised
CuNP’s
showed
maximum
wavelength
at
278
nm
after
30
minutes
synthesis.
Fourier
Tranform
Infrared
(FTIR)
Spectroscopy
results
are
obtained
giving
functional
groups
responsible
in
formation
Field
Emission
Gun
-Scanning
Electron
Microscopy
(FEG-SEM)
particle
sizes
range
32.8
nm,
33.8
38.5
and
47.8
for
.Whereas,
Energy
dispersive
X-Ray
spectroscopy
(EDS)
technique
also
determined
presence
composition
synthesised
formed.
Futher
,
its
highlighted
against
Methyl
orange.
To
summarise,
green
proved
be
an
efficient
nanocatalyst
with
93.91
%
methyl
orange
six
minutes.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(20), P. 15397 - 15397
Published: Oct. 20, 2023
In
recent
years,
interest
in
nanotechnology
has
increased
exponentially
due
to
enhanced
progress
and
technological
innovation.
tissue
engineering,
the
development
of
metallic
nanoparticles
been
amplified,
especially
their
antibacterial
properties.
Another
important
characteristic
metal
NPs
is
that
they
enable
high
control
over
features
developed
scaffolds
(optimizing
mechanical
strength
offering
controlled
release
bioactive
agents).
Currently,
main
concern
related
method
synthesis
oxide
environmental
impact.
The
physical
chemical
uses
toxic
agents
could
generate
hazards
or
exert
carcinogenicity/environmental
toxicity.
Therefore,
a
greener,
cleaner,
more
reliable
approach
needed.
Green
synthetic
come
as
solution
counter
aforementioned
limitations.
Nowadays,
green
preferred
because
it
leads
prevention/minimization
waste,
reduction
derivatives/pollution,
use
non-toxic
(safer)
solvents.
This
not
only
biomass
sources
reducing
for
salts.
biomolecules
also
cover
synthesized
act
situ
capping
agents.
Further,
involvement
formation
process
reduces
toxicity,
prevents
nanoparticle
agglomeration,
improves
antimicrobial
activity
nanomaterial,
leading
possible
synergistic
effect.
study
aims
provide
comprehensive
review
nanoparticles,
from
routes,
selected
solvents,
parameters
latest
application
biomedical
field.
Applied Organometallic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
37(7)
Published: April 20, 2023
Water
is
the
source
of
life.
But
unfortunately,
80%
wastewater
discharged
into
aquatic
body
untreated
globally,
which
industry
responsible
for
70%
such
water
abstraction
through
discharge
pollutants
like
methyl
orange.
According
to
WWAP,
pollution
kills
100
million
individuals,
2
marine
animals,
and
seabirds
yearly,
by
2025,
it
forecasted
that
~1000
inhabitants
in
arid
zones
will
experience
severe
crisis,
thus,
security
has
become
focal
outcry
due
daily
environmental
escalation
caused
rapid
growth
industries
population.
Recently,
biosynthesized
nanoparticles
as
photocatalysts
have
answered
call
sustainable
treatment
orange
dye
effluent
photodegradation
because
their
efficient
photoactivity,
inexpensiveness,
eco‐benignness.
In
this
review,
photocatalytic‐degradation
mechanism
pathways
environment
presence
•
OH
−
O
using
green
were
mechanistically
discussed.
The
highest
degradation
efficiency
was
found
be
100%,
final
mineralization
products
H
CO
,
least
time
taken
min
with
silver
being
most
commonly
used
degrader
plant
extracts
employed
bioreductant
biosynthesis
nanoparticles.
Nanoscale Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(1), P. 51 - 71
Published: Nov. 9, 2023
The
world
faces
threats
that
the
United
Nations
has
classified
into
17
categories
with
different
objectives
as
solutions
for
each
challenge
are
enclosed
in
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs).
These
actions
involved
widespread
use
of
science
and
technology
pathways
to
ensure
their
implementation.
In
this
regard,
sustainability
seeks
research
community's
contribution
addressing
sustainable
development
challenges.
Specifically,
nanotechnology
been
recognized
a
key
tool
provide
disruptive
effective
strategies
reach
SDGs.
This
review
proposes
application
bimetallic
nanoparticle
substances
capable
providing
possible
achieve
target
SDG
3:
good
health
well-being,
6:
clean
water
sanitation,
12:
responsible
consumption
production.
Furthermore,
term
green
is
introduced
section
exemplify
how
synthesized
nanoparticles
have
used
resolve
SDG.
also
outlines
current
scenario
regarding
utilization
metallic
nanomaterials
market,
together
upscaling
challenges
lack
understanding
long-term
effects
hazards
environment
nanoparticles.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(6), P. 3266 - 3266
Published: March 13, 2024
The
synergistic
impact
of
nanomaterials
is
critical
for
novel
intracellular
and/or
subcellular
drug
delivery
systems
minimal
toxicity.
This
synergism
results
in
a
fundamental
bio/nano
interface
interaction,
which
discussed
terms
nanoparticle
translocation,
outer
wrapping,
embedding,
and
interior
cellular
attachment.
morphology,
size,
surface
area,
ligand
chemistry
charge
nanoparticles
all
play
role
translocation.
In
this
review,
we
suggest
generalized
mechanism
to
characterize
the
interface,
as
discuss
interaction
between
cells,
tissues,
other
biological
systems.
Novel
perceptions
are
reviewed
regarding
ability
improve
hybrid
nanocarriers
with
homogeneous
structures
enhance
multifunctional
biomedical
applications,
such
bioimaging,
tissue
engineering,
immunotherapy,
phototherapy.
This
review
explores
the
use
of
biogenic
templates
in
nanomaterial
synthesis,
emphasizing
their
role
promoting
environmentally
sustainable
nanotechnology.
It
categorizes
various
templates,
including
agricultural
byproducts
and
microorganisms,
stating
suitability
for
forming
nanostructures
due
to
distinct
properties.
A
comparative
analysis
monostep
multistep
synthesis
methods
is
provided,
focusing
on
efficiencies
outcomes
when
using
templates.
Further,
this
also
highlights
how
these
can
generate
complex
hybrid
materials
with
enhanced
functionalities.
Applications
across
biomedicine,
biotechnology,
environmental
science,
energy
are
discussed
along
utilization
scope
agriculture
electronics.
Benefits
from
biotemplates
include
sustainability,
low
cost,
reduced
toxicity,
but
challenges
like
scalability,
reproducibility,
regulatory
compliance
persist.
Future
research
focuses
improving
techniques,
discovering
new
evaluating
cytotoxic
impacts,
especially
biomedical
uses.
In
conclusion,
reaffirms
potential
while
highlighting
ongoing
that
need
be
addressed
broader
adoption.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(25), P. 17535 - 17546
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
biological
synthesis
of
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs)
from
plant
extracts
has
emerged
as
a
novel
method
for
producing
NPs
with
great
scalability
and
biocompatibility.
Plant Nano Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 100076 - 100076
Published: May 1, 2024
The
utilization
of
natural
biomolecules
in
Murraya
Koenigii
(MK)
plant
extracts
attracted
significant
attention
the
scientific
community
for
synthesis
single
and
bi-metallic
nanoparticles
(NPs)
recent
years.
specific
phenolic
acids
(apigenin,
quercetin,
eugenol,
naringnin,
etc.)
this
extract
act
as
reducing/capping
stabilizing
agents
during
green
stabilized
metallic
NPs
(Ag,
Cu,
Zn,
Se,
Fe
with
use
their
respective
metal
ion
precursor
solution.
In
review
study,
information
about
phytochemical
constituents
MK
utility
various
are
discussed.
physico-chemical
characterization
synthesized
also
discussed
along
anti-cancer
anti-bacterial
ability.
addition,
unresolved
issues
related
to
nanoparticle
at
large
scale
expected
improvement
future
studies
highlighted
which
highly
needful
application
real
environment.