Scientifica,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
In
this
study,
a
red
seaweed
(
Solieria
robusta
)
containing
ι
‐carrageenan
(Carr)
was
used
for
nanoparticles
(NPs)
synthesis
using
silver
(Ag)
ions.
Initially,
the
‐Carr
extracted
from
S.
alkali
method.
The
Carr
fractionated
into
3
fractions
and
>
14
kDa
fraction
showing
high
yield
with
maximum
sulfate
content
characterized
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FT‐IR)
as
AgNPs
synthesis.
synthesized
CarrAgNPs
were
again
curcumin
(Cur)
encapsulation.
cytotoxicity
of
Carr,
Cur,
CarrAgNPs,
CurCarrAgNPs
evaluated
HeLa
cell
lines
by
MTT
assay.
UV‐visible
spectroscopy,
well
FT‐IR
XRD
analysis.
spectrum
confirms
characteristic
SPR
bands
recorded
between
344
490
nm
broad
peak
at
430
nm.
shape
NPs
is
spherical,
arranged
in
order
seven
per
chain.
characteristics
confirm
orthorhombic
crystal
structure
these
NPs.
Remarkably,
Cur‐loaded
demonstrate
potent
anticancer
properties
reduction
viability
after
24
h
200
μ
g/mL
pH
7.4
an
assay
medium.
A
significant
increase
cancer
concentrations
CurCarrAgNPs,
confirming
its
less
diffusion
dissolution
bioavailability
due
to
lipophilic
Cur
encapsulation,
whereas
increased
proportionately
increasing
that
direct
relation
size,
dissolution,
on
basis
death
introduction
7.4.
results
suggest
potential
drug
delivery
selective
biomedical
product
developments.
This
study
highlights
versatility
effectiveness
therapy
enhancing
efficacy
therapeutic
interventions
targeted
delivery.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(2), P. e24212 - e24212
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
BackgroundThe
development
of
green
chemistry
methods
involving
plant-based
nanoparticle
synthesis
presents
an
affordable
and
eco-friendly
approach
for
wastewater
treatment
color
removal.
This
study
aimed
to
synthesize
ZnO
nanoparticles
using
the
sol-gel
method
with
Salvia
officinalis
Abelmoschus
esculentus
plants,
examining
their
photocatalytic
efficiency
organic
dye
removal.MethodsTo
compare
properties
nanoparticles,
another
type
ZnO-NPs
was
synthesized
co-precipitation
method.
The
characterization
performed
thermogravimetric
analysis
(TGA-DTG),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
Dynamic
Light
Scattering
(DLS),
Zeta
potential
(ZP),
field
emission
scanning
electron
microscopy
(FE-SEM),
Energy
Dispersive
(EDX),
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR),
UV–Vis
spectrophotometry.ResultsBased
on
XRD
results,
average
crystalline
size
calculated
Debye-Scherer
equation
S.
at
22.99
nm
A.
29.79
nm,
18.83
nm.
FE-SEM
images
showed
spherical
nanoparticles.
Photocatalytic
were
investigated
remove
methylene
blue
in
presence
UV
light.
pH
10
identified
as
best
pH,
which
had
highest
percentage
degradation.
All
three
types
tested
by
up
360
min
optimize
dyeing
time.
For
esculentus,
removal
occurred
first
90
(41.0
%),
between
75
(86.9
chemically
30
45
(100
%).ConclusionsIn
conclusion,
MB
degradation
capacity
belonged
followed
Resources Chemicals and Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(4), P. 294 - 316
Published: June 1, 2024
This
article
explores
an
in-depth
analysis
of
eco-friendly
green
synthesis
methods
to
manufacture
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs).
Although
chemical
and/or
physical
approaches
may
initially
provide
better
results,
in
the
long
term,
a
biological
approach
using
or
natural
pathways
plant
extracts,
enzymes,
and
microbes
be
more
cost-effective.
review
addresses
various
techniques
their
potential
biomedical
applications,
elucidating
mechanisms.
Additionally,
highlights
pivotal
role
ZnO
NPs
diabetes,
cancer,
wound
healing,
drug
delivery,
other
marvels.
Overall,
it
importance
green-synthesized
building
future
sustainable
breakthroughs.
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 19, P. 12889 - 12937
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Abstract:
Over
the
last
decade,
biomedical
nanomaterials
have
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
their
remarkable
biological
properties
and
diverse
applications
in
biomedicine.
Metal
oxide
nanoparticles
(NPs)
are
particularly
notable
for
wide
range
of
medicinal
uses,
including
antibacterial,
anticancer,
biosensing,
cell
imaging,
drug/gene
delivery.
Among
these,
zinc
(ZnO)
NPs
stand
out
versatility
effectiveness.
Recently,
ZnO
become
a
primary
material
various
sectors,
such
as
pharmaceutical,
cosmetic,
antimicrobials,
construction,
textile,
automotive
industries.
can
generate
reactive
oxygen
species
induce
cellular
apoptosis,
thus
underpinning
potent
anticancer
antibacterial
properties.
To
meet
growing
demand,
numerous
synthetic
approaches
been
developed
produce
NPs.
However,
traditional
manufacturing
processes
often
involve
economic
environmental
costs,
prompting
search
more
sustainable
alternatives.
Intriguingly,
synthesis
methods
utilizing
plants,
plant
extracts,
or
microorganisms
emerged
ideal
producing
These
green
production
techniques
offer
medicinal,
economic,
environmental,
health
benefits.
This
review
highlights
latest
advancements
applications,
showcasing
potential
revolutionize
field
with
eco-friendly
cost-effective
solutions.
Keywords:
antimicrobial,
antioxidant,
synthesis,
nanomedicine,
nanoparticle,
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 451 - 451
Published: Jan. 30, 2023
Coronavirus,
a
causative
agent
of
the
common
cold
to
much
more
complicated
disease
such
as
"severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
(SARS-CoV-2),
Middle
East
Respiratory
Syndrome
(MERS-CoV-2),
and
Coronavirus
Disease
2019
(COVID-19)",
is
member
coronaviridae
family
contains
positive-sense
single-stranded
RNA
26-32
kilobase
pairs.
COVID-19
has
shown
very
high
mortality
morbidity
imparted
significantly
impacted
socioeconomic
status.
There
are
many
variants
SARS-CoV-2
that
have
originated
from
mutation
genetic
material
original
coronavirus.
This
raised
demand
for
efficient
treatment/therapy
manage
newly
emerged
infections
successfully.
However,
different
types
vaccines
been
developed
administered
patients
but
need
attention
because
not
under
complete
control.
In
this
article,
currently
nanotechnology-based
explored,
inactivated
virus
vaccines,
mRNA-based
DNA-based
S-protein-based
virus-vectored
etc.
One
important
aspects
their
administration
inside
host
body
wherein
nanotechnology
can
play
crucial
role.
Currently,
than
26
vaccine
candidates
in
various
phases
clinical
trials.
Nanotechnology
one
growing
fields
drug
discovery
delivery
also
be
used
tackling
ways
design
develop
tools
strategies
detection,
diagnosis,
therapeutic
development
protect
against
COVID-19.
The
instruments
speedy,
precise,
sensitive
fabrication
potent
sanitizers,
extracellular
antigenic
components
or
into
human
tissues,
antiretroviral
medicines
organism
management.
Herein,
we
discuss
application
challenges
opportunities
approach.
Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(3), P. 303 - 321
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Nanotechnology
is
the
most
innovative
field
of
twenty-first
century.
Worldwide,
intensive
research
being
done
to
commercialize
nano
products.
Due
their
unique
or
improved
physical
and
chemical
properties
relative
bulk
material,
nanomaterials,
especially
nanoparticles
have
seen
an
enormous
interest
over
past
few
decades.
As
environmentally
benign
alternative
are
currently
produced
“biologically”
by
means
plant
microorganism-mediated
synthesis.
its
outstanding
biocompatibility,
affordability,
low
toxicity,
cost-effectiveness,
ZnO
NPs
emerged
as
one
widely
used
metal
oxide
in
various
applications.
Interestingly,
due
multiple
medical,
health,
environmental,
economic
advantages,
green
technique
synthesis
employing
materials
has
been
discovered
be
suitable
for
production
nanoparticles.
A
variety
characterization
methods
assess
characteristics
with
strategies,
including
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
transmission
(TEM),
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR),
UV–Vis
others.
The
value
these
techniques
reveals
important
information
about
structural,
morphological,
optical
NPs.
In
order
support
future
biomedical
other
research,
this
review
provides
overview
recent
developments
a
focus
on
natural
sources
such
plants,
bacteria,
fungi,
algae
well
characterizations,
applications,
including,
antimicrobial,
anticancer,
antioxidant,
photocatalytic,
anti-inflammatory,
anti-diabetics,
anti-aging
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
The
synthesis
of
metal
nanoparticles
through
bio-reduction
is
environmentally
benign
and
devoid
impurities,
which
very
important
for
biological
applications.
This
method
aims
to
improve
ZnO
nanoparticle's
antibacterial
anti-biofilm
activity
while
reducing
the
amount
hazardous
chemicals
used
in
nanoparticle
production.
assembly
zinc
oxide
(ZnO
NPs)
presented
via
an
aqueous
nitrate
solution
using
Echinochloacolona
(E.
colona)
plant
leaf
extract
comprising
various
phytochemical
components
such
as
phenols,
flavonoids,
proteins,
sugars.
synthesized
nano
NPs
are
characterized
by
UV–visible
spectrophotometer
(UV–vis),
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FT-IR),
X-ray
diffraction
(X-RD),
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
transmission
(TEM)
elemental
composition
energy-dispersive
x-ray
(EDX).
formation
biosynthesized
was
confirmed
absorbance
at
360–370
nm
UV–vis
spectrum.
average
crystal
size
particles
found
be
15.8
nm,
calculated
from
XRD.
SEM
TEM
analysis
prepared
spherical
hexagonal
shaped
nanoparticles.
showed
against
Escherichia
coli
Klebsiella
pneumoniae
with
largest
zone
inhibition
(ZOI)
17
18
mm,
respectively,
disc
diffusion
method.
Furthermore,
exhibited
significant
a
dose-dependent
manner
selected
bacterial
strains,
thus
suggesting
that
can
deployed
prevention
infectious
diseases
also
food
preservation.