International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 6821 - 6842
Published: Dec. 1, 2022
Abstract:
Across
the
planet,
outbreaks
of
bacterial
illnesses
pose
major
health
risks
and
raise
concerns.
Photodynamic,
photothermal,
metal
ion
release
effects
transition
metal-based
nanocomposites
(TMNs)
were
recently
shown
to
be
highly
effective
in
reducing
resistance
upsurges
outbreaks.
Surface
plasmonic
resonance,
photonics,
crystal
structures,
optical
properties
TMNs
have
been
used
regulate
release,
produce
oxidative
stress,
generate
heat
for
bactericidal
applications.
The
superior
provide
a
chance
investigate
improve
their
antimicrobial
actions,
perhaps
leading
therapeutic
interventions.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
three
alternative
antibacterial
strategies
based
on
photodynamic
therapy,
photothermal
mechanistic
actions.
scientific
community
has
made
significant
efforts
address
safety,
effectiveness,
toxicity,
biocompatibility
these
metallic
nanostructures;
achievements
trends
highlighted
review.
combination
therapies
together
borne
results
counter
(4-log
reduction).
These
pathways
are
separated
into
subcategories
recent
successes,
highlighting
potential
needs
challenges
medical,
environmental,
allied
industries.
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Keywords:
metals,
nanocomposites,
photodynamic,
mechanisms
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(9), P. 8605 - 8616
Published: Feb. 20, 2023
The
current
work
demonstrates
a
novel
synthesis
of
different
concentrations
La-doped
(2,
4,
and
6
wt
%)
CeO2
quantum
dots
(QDs)
using
hydrothermal
approach.
This
research
aimed
to
examine
the
dye
degradation
efficiency,
antibacterial
activity,
in
silico
molecular
docking
analysis
QDs.
structure,
elemental
composition,
optical
properties,
d-spacing,
morphological
features
QDs
were
examined
various
methods.
XRD
spectra
exhibited
cubic
structure
CeO2,
crystallinity
was
suppressed
upon
La
doping.
TEM
revealed
formation
cubic-shaped
incorporation
decreased
agglomeration.
UV-vis
absorption
showed
red
shift
doping,
assigned
decrease
band
gap
energy.
6%
significant
activity
against
Escherichia
coli
at
higher
comparison
ciprofloxacin.
La-CeO2
proposed
as
putative
inhibitor
β-lactamase
E.
DNA
gyrase
relying
on
outcomes
that
improved
accord
with
vitro
bactericidal
activity.
Moreover,
prepared
remarkable
photocatalytic
methylene
blue
basic
medium.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 29, 2024
Abstract
Biological
and
green
synthesis
of
nanomaterial
is
a
superior
choice
over
chemical
physical
methods
due
to
nanoscale
attributes
implanted
in
chemistry
matrix,
have
sparked
lot
interest
for
their
potential
uses
variety
sectors.
This
research
investigates
the
growing
relevance
nanocomposites
manufactured
using
ecologically
friendly,
technologies.
The
transition
correlates
with
worldwide
drive
environmentally
sound
procedures,
limiting
use
traditional
harsh
synthetic
techniques.
Herein,
manganese
was
decorated
on
ZnO
NPs
via
reducing
agent
Withania-
extract
confirmed
by
UV-spectrophotometry
highest
peak
at
1:2
ratio
precursors,
having
lower
bandgap
energy
(3.3
eV).
XRD
showed
sharp
peaks
confirms
formation
nanoparticles,
particle
size
range
11–14
nm.
SEM
amorphous
tetragonal
structure
while
EDX
spectroscopy
presence
Zn
Mn
all
composition.
Green
synthesized
Mn-decorated
ZnO-NPs
screened
against
bacterial
strains
exhibited
excellent
antimicrobial
activities
gram-negative
gram-positive
bacteria.
To
check
further,
applicability
nanocomposites,
photocatalytic
activity
toxic
water
pollutants
(methylene
blue
(MB)
dye)
were
also
investigated
results
that
53.8%
degradation
MB
done
successfully.
Furthermore,
installation
synthesizing
plant
matrix
optimizes
antibacterial
characteristics,
antioxidant
biodegradability,
helping
build
sustainable
nanomaterial.
work,
explains
how
biologically
friendly
Mn-doped
can
help
reduce
environmental
impact
packaging
materials.
Based
these
findings,
it
determined
derived
from
biological
resources
should
be
produced
wide
scale
eradicate
contaminants
through
degradation.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 7, 2024
Abstract
The
aim
of
current
study
was
to
prepared
zinc
oxide
nanofertilzers
by
ecofriendly
friendly,
economically
feasible,
free
chemical
contamination
and
safe
for
biological
use.
focused
on
crude
extract
Withania
coagulans
as
reducing
agent
the
green
synthesis
ZnO
nano-particles.
Biosynthesized
NPs
were
characterized
UV–Vis
spectroscopy,
XRD,
FTIR
GC–MS
analysis.
However,
Nano
fertilizer
used
analyze
responses
induced
different
doses
[0,
25,
50,100,
200
mg/l
Zn
acetate
(100
mg/l)]
in
Triticum
aestivum
(wheat).
stimulatory
inhibitory
effects
foliar
application
studied
wheat
(
)
with
aspect
biomass
accumulation,
morphological
attributes,
biochemical
parameters
anatomical
modifications.
Wheat
plant
showed
significant
p
<
0.01)
enhancement
growth
upon
exposure
at
specific
concentrations.
In
addition,
increase
chlorophyll
content,
carotenoids,
carbohydrate
protein
contents.
Antioxidant
enzyme
(POD,
SOD,
CAT)
total
flavonoid
content
also
confirmed
nurturing
impact
plant.
Increased
stem,
leaf
root
parameters,
all
mitigating
capacity
when
applied
wheat.
According
research,
might
be
growth,
yield,
biofortification
plants.
