Evaluation of Larvicidal and Antibacterial Activities of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Cynodon Dactylon Aqueous Extract DOI
Henry Uzoma Anuforo, Angela Chika Udebuani, Ethelbert Uchechukwu Ezeji

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Published: Jan. 1, 2023

The advantages of biological methods synthesizing nanoparticles, over chemical and physical cannot be overemphasized. However, its sustainability depends on continuous availability extracts, used as reducing capping agents. To prevent over-exploitation few plants sources, there is need to diversify available sources extracts. This study was aimed biosynthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) using Cynodon dactylon Pers. extract, evaluate their larvicidal antibacterial activities. Qualitative phytochemical assessment the aqueous extract done, before biosynthesis ZnONPs 0.05 M nitrate hexahydrate. Following characterization by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, dynamic light scattering, ultraviolet visible transmission electron microscopy, activities resulting were assayed. XRD spectrum indicated crystalline nature synthesized ZnONPs, with hexagonal wurtzite structure. Their maximum absorbance occurred at 307 nm. Micrograph revealed spherical shapes, mean size 3.96±2.4 Results also showed that appreciable dose time-dependent activity against instar IV Anopheles sp larva, 88.3±0.0% mortality recorded after 26 h exposure. At 53.3 mg/mL concentration, 11.33±7.2 mm 6.0±2.2 growth inhibitions Salmonella typhi Escherichia coli respectively. this confirm C. suitable for synthesis which possess considerable

Language: Английский

Biobased: Biostimulants and biogenic nanoparticles enter the scene DOI Creative Commons
Ciro Tolisano, Daniele Del Buono

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 885, P. 163912 - 163912

Published: May 5, 2023

Anthropogenic activities generally consume non-renewable resources and release polluting substances into the environment. Concerning agriculture, cropping systems are almost based on exploiting resources. In recent years, increasing interest has been devoted to reusing agricultural, food other biomass wastes, considered relevant as they can be seen rich in compounds that find numerous applications. Biomass biorefining successfully applied opened up sustainable alternatives disposal of agroindustrial wastes. this area, an emerging, smart environmentally friendly way reduce impact waste environment is obtain innovative materials for agriculture. Therefore, part biobased strategies, use biostimulants biogenic nanoparticles crops recently proposed. Some research shown appropriate nanomaterials have potential counteract some problems plague The above improve crop performance, enhance tolerance biotic abiotic stresses, plant nutrition. light above, review aspires, first part, provide overview ideas central points characterize concept bioeconomy circular economy. second hand, most studies related valorization various types wastes leading their application agriculture presented. particular, obtained through synthesis using residues considered. conclusion, reported show biomasses represents a management valorization, enabling

Language: Английский

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Green synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles, and their various applications DOI Creative Commons
Uyiosa Osagie Aigbe, Otolorin Adelaja Osibote

Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13, P. 100401 - 100401

Published: Jan. 13, 2024

Bio-synthesized metal oxide (MeO) nanoparticles (NPs) have triggered a huge global research interest owing to their advancement and various environmental remediation, personal care products, medical, energy, sensing, water treatment applications. They demonstrate developing assets in industries, remarkably with heightened physicochemical, optical, mechanical, electronic attributes. The physical chemical routes been sticking point the production of MeO NPs, natural risks linked utilizing these approaches. growth NPs via biologic method employing plants microorganisms as precursor material for metal-ions (MIs) reduction stabilization has focus scientists recent years. Hence, this review, comprehensive brief bio-synthesis approaches using plant extracts (PEs) microorganism components well factors affecting bio-production applications toxicity were considered.

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Recent Advances in Seed Coating Treatment Using Nanoparticles and Nanofibers for Enhanced Seed Germination and Protection DOI

Nur Syuhadatul Husna Binti Husny Zaim,

Huey Ling Tan,

Siti Maslizah Abdul Rahman

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Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 42(12), P. 7374 - 7402

Published: June 9, 2023

Language: Английский

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Green Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles Using Cosmos caudatus: Effects of Calcination Temperature and Precursor Type on Photocatalytic and Antimicrobial Activities DOI Creative Commons
Indah Riwayati, Sugeng Winardi, Suci Madhania

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Results in Engineering, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 103594 - 103594

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Mechanoecology: biomechanical aspects of insect-plant interactions DOI Creative Commons
Gianandrea Salerno, Manuela Rebora,

Elena Gorb

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Journal of Comparative Physiology A, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 210(2), P. 249 - 265

Published: March 1, 2024

Abstract Plants and herbivorous insects as well their natural enemies, such predatory parasitoid insects, are united by intricate relationships. During the long period of co-evolution with plants developed a wide diversity features to defence against herbivores attract pollinators herbivores’ enemies. The chemical basis insect-plant interactions is established many examples studied, where feeding oviposition site selection phytophagous dependent on plant’s secondary chemistry. However, often overlooked mechanical between can be rather crucial. In context mechanoecology, evolution plant surfaces insect adhesive pads an interesting example competition attachment systems anti-attachment surfaces. present review focused some important pest species, polyphagous Southern Green Stinkbug Nezara viridula two frugivorous Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata monophagous olive Bactrocera oleae . Their ability attach characterised different waxes trichomes discussed. Some attention paid also Coccinellidae, whose interaction leaf substantial across all developmental stages in both species that feed insects. Finally, role kinds anti-adhesive nanomaterials They reduce pests artificial surfaces, potentially representing environmental friendly alternative methods impact agriculture.

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Green synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial activity investigation of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Rumex Nervosus Vahl Leaf extract DOI Creative Commons

Tadesse Bizuayehu,

Bidir Kassaw,

Mihret Kendie

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Results in Chemistry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 102046 - 102046

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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In vitro antioxidant and antibacterial activities of biogenic synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles using leaf extract of Mallotus philippinensis Mull. Arg DOI Creative Commons
Arun Khajuria,

Anuj Kandwal,

Renu Sharma

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Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Feb. 24, 2025

The preparation of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) using the green method is rapid, eco-friendly, and easily scaled up at room temperature pressure. In current study, zinc oxide (ZnO NPs) were prepared utilizing leaf extract from Mallotus philippinensis, employing two distinct precursors oxide: acetate nitrate. antioxidant antibacterial properties synthesized also evaluated. synthesis ZnO NPs was preliminary monitored by UV–visible analysis. biosynthesized further characterized a variety techniques, such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy. XRD peaks showed that both exhibit crystalline properties, having wurtzite hexagonal shapes. TEM analysis indicates average crystallite size determined to be 21 nm 28 for nitrate precursor. FTIR confirmed presence polyphenolic compounds on surface nanoparticles, which likely acted reducing capping agents during NP synthesis. activity M. philippinensis-mediated assessed in vitro. exhibited higher potential (IC50 = 65.31 µg/ml) compared those 66.87 µg/ml). Furthermore, demonstrated significant against gram-positive gram-negative bacteria, including Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae), Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Escherichia coli (E. coli), Streptococcus pneumoniae). highest observed S. pneumoniae, with zone inhibition 14.97 ± 0.38 mm These findings suggest philippinensis an effective agent biosynthesis NPs. resulting potent highlighting their applications biomedical environmental fields.

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Advancements in Bio-Nanotechnology: Green Synthesis and Emerging Applications of Bio-Nanoparticles DOI Creative Commons
M.D.K.M. Gunasena,

G. D. C. P. Galpaya,

C. J. Abeygunawardena

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Nanomaterials, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(7), P. 528 - 528

Published: March 31, 2025

The field of bio-nanotechnology has seen significant advancements in recent years, particularly the synthesis and application bio-nanoparticles (BNPs). This review focuses on green BNPs using biological entities such as plants, bacteria, fungi, algae. utilization these organisms for nanoparticle offers an eco-friendly sustainable alternative to conventional chemical physical methods, which often involve toxic reagents high energy consumption. Phytochemicals present plant extracts, unique metabolic pathways, biomolecules bacteria rich biochemical composition algae facilitate production nanoparticles with diverse shapes sizes. further explores wide-ranging applications various fields like therapeutics, fuel cells, generation, wastewater treatment. In have shown efficacy antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer activities. sector, are being integrated into cells other generation systems bio-diesel improve efficiency sustainability. Their catalytic properties large surface area enhance performance devices. Wastewater treatment is another critical where employed removal heavy metals, organic pollutants, microbial contaminants, offering a cost-effective environmentally friendly solution water purification. comprehensive highlights potential synthesized through methods. It need research optimize processes, understand mechanisms action, expand scope their applications. can be utilized address advantages some pressing challenges medicine, energy, environmental sustainability, paving way innovative technological future prospects.

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Effect of nano-bioinoculants on physicochemical, microbial enzymes, and soil microbiome DOI
Manoj Kumar Chitara, Viabhav Kumar Upadhayay, Dhruv Mishra

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Elsevier eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 193 - 217

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Eco‐friendly fabrication of Zn‐based nanoparticles: implications in agricultural advancement and elucidation of toxicity aspects DOI
Anuj Ranjan, Vishnu D. Rajput, Sudhir Shende

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Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 6, 2025

Abstract Zinc (Zn) is a vital micronutrient required for optimal plant growth and soil fertility. Its use in the form of nanoparticles (NPs) has gained significant attention agricultural applications. Green synthesized Zn‐based NPs offer an eco‐friendly solution to several conventional problems agriculture. Several plants, bacteria, fungi yeast have shown potential fabricating Zn that can provide environmentally friendly solutions agriculture approach aligned with sustainable practices, reducing dependency on harmful agrochemicals. act as promoters, enhance crop yield, promote resilience abiotic stressors are efficient protection agents. Their role smart delivery system, enabling targeted controlled release agrochemicals, further signifies their Because requires repeated applications hence, toxicological aspects cannot be ignored. reported cause phytotoxicity, including root damage, physiological biochemical disturbances, genotoxic effects. Furthermore, exposure poses risks microbiota, aquatic terrestrial organisms potentially impacting ecosystem. The green synthesis promising aspect advancing by agrochemical improving productivity. diverse protectants systems emphasize potential. However, essential ensure standardization doses safe effective use. Further research would help address such concerns developing viable modern © 2025 Society Chemical Industry.

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