Results in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 101368 - 101368
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs)
exhibit
distinctive
characteristics,
making
them
highly
sought-after
in
many
sectors.
Nevertheless,
conventional
techniques
for
producing
ZnO-NPs
are
linked
to
environmental
and
health
hazards
due
toxic
substances.
In
this
review,
we
study
zinc
synthesized
from
plant
extracts
their
subsequent
biomedical
uses
detail.
Research
shows
that
several
different
employed
manufacturing
ZnO
nanoparticles.
Leaves,
fruits,
seeds,
roots,
complete
plants
all
included
these
extracts.
Phytochemicals
such
as
phenolic
compounds,
alkaloids,
flavonoids,
terpenoids
a
part
of
biological
matrices.
compounds
show
bioreduction
mechanism,
act
stabilizing
reducing
agent.
The
attributes
(NPs),
including
size,
shape,
crystallinity,
may
be
altered
by
adjusting
the
extract
variety,
concentration,
synthesis
conditions.
Consequently,
formed
display
notable
diversity
physical
chemical
subsequently
impacting
functionality.
manufactured
using
green
methods
extensive,
beneficial
effects
antibacterial
activity
against
various
pathogens,
anti-inflammatory
possible
anticancer
activities.
Nanoparticles
have
been
integrated
into
wound
dressings,
used
carriers
medication
delivery,
utilized
biosensing
imaging
applications.
enhanced
biocompatibility
reduced
toxicity
green-processed
techniques,
comparison
those
made
approaches,
make
very
appealing
use
contexts.
Moreover,
paper
examines
mechanisms,
explicitly
focusing
on
involvement
phytochemicals
processes
reduction
stabilization.
Additionally,
emphasizes
difficulties
potential
future
directions
optimizing
processes,
increasing
capacity,
facilitating
therapeutic
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.
Green Processing and Synthesis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Endophytic
fungus
Penicillium
crustosum
EP-1
was
used
to
create
spherical
shape
magnesium
oxide
nanoparticles
(MgO-NPs).
The
MgO-NPs
possess
a
crystalline
structure
with
sizes
of
8–35
nm.
weight
percentages
Mg
and
O
were
42.44%
30.13%,
respectively,
as
shown
in
energy-dispersive
X-ray
analysis.
In
addition,
analysis
involving
dynamic
light
scattering
indicated
the
uniformity
within
colloidal
solution.
These
NPs
displayed
polydispersity
index
0.341
held
surface
charge
−29.7
mV.
A
field
experimental
carried
out
assess
outcome
foliar
spraying
at
5,
10,
20
ppm
on
growth,
yield,
metabolic
activities
Nigella
sativa
L.
Our
results
that
significantly
enhanced
various
growth
parameters,
including
chlorophyll
content
(both
b),
total
carotenoids,
carbohydrate
protein
levels
both
shoots
seeds,
well
free
proline
concentration,
compared
control
plants
55
75
days
after
planting.
all
yield
traits
markedly
increased.
Moreover,
high-performance
liquid
chromatography
is
employed
for
identification
phenolic
compounds
seeds.
Data
sex
acids,
two
phenols,
five
flavonoids
present
high
concentrations
due
treatment
opposed
untreated
plants.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 317 - 317
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Herein,
the
prospective
applications
of
green
fabricated
silver
nanoparticles
(Ag-NPs)
within
biomedical
field
were
investigated.
The
leaf
aqueous
extract
Portulaca
oleracea
L.,
a
safe,
cheap,
and
method,
was
used
to
fabricate
Ag-NPs.
maximum
plasmon
resonance
synthesized
NPs
has
appeared
at
420
nm.
various
biomolecules
present
in
plant
assemble
spherical
Ag-NPs
with
sizes
5–40
nm
analyzed
using
Fourier
transform
infrared
transmission
electron
microscopy.
Ag
major
content
formed
an
atomic
percent
54.95%
weight
65.86%,
as
indicated
by
EDX.
crystallographic
structure
confirmed
diffraction
X-ray.
dynamic
light
scattering
exhibits
homogeneity
mono-dispersity
nature
polydispersity
index
0.37
colloidal
fluid
zeta
potential
value
–36
mV.
exhibited
promising
antimicrobial
efficacy
toward
prokaryotic
eukaryotic
pathogenic
microorganisms
low
MIC
values
12.5
µg
mL−1
6.25
mL−1,
respectively.
Additionally,
P.
oleracea-formed
showed
optimistic
antioxidant
activity
assessed
DPPH
H2O2
assay
methods
highest
scavenging
percentages
88.5
±
2.3%
76.5
1.7%,
respectively,
concentration
200
mL−1.
Finally,
biosynthesized
high
antiviral
properties
hepatitis
A
virus
Cox-B4
inhibition
79.16
0.5%
73.59
0.8%,
Overall,
additional
research
is
essential
explore
Ag-NP-based
for
human
health.
In
current
investigation
use
antimicrobial,
antioxidant,
agents
protect
against
microbes,
degenerative
diseases
caused
oxidative
stresses,
deadly
viruses
recommended.
Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Abstract
Endophytic
fungi
represent
a
significant
renewable
resource
for
the
discovery
of
pharmaceutically
important
compounds,
offering
substantial
potential
new
drug
development.
Their
ability
to
address
growing
issue
resistance
has
drawn
attention
from
researchers
seeking
novel,
nature-derived
lead
molecules
that
can
be
produced
on
large
scale
meet
global
demand.
Recent
advancements
in
genomics,
metabolomics,
bioinformatics,
and
improved
cultivation
techniques
have
significantly
aided
identification
characterization
fungal
endophytes
their
metabolites.
Current
estimates
suggest
there
are
approximately
1.20
million
globally,
yet
only
around
16%
(190,000)
been
identified
studied
detail.
This
underscores
vast
untapped
pharmaceutical
research.
Research
increasingly
focused
transformation
bioactive
compounds
by
through
chemical
enzymatic
processes.
A
notable
example
is
anthraquinone
derivative
6-O-methylalaternin,
whose
cytotoxic
enhanced
addition
hydroxyl
group,
sharing
structural
similarities
with
its
parent
compound
macrosporin.
These
structure-bioactivity
studies
open
up
avenues
developing
safer
more
effective
therapeutic
agents
synthesizing
targeted
derivatives.
Despite
immense
promise,
challenges
remain,
particularly
large-scale
understanding
complexities
biosynthetic
pathways.
Additionally,
genetic
manipulation
optimized
metabolite
production
still
infancy.
Future
research
should
aim
overcome
these
limitations
focusing
efficient
methods
deeper
exploration
endophytes’
metabolic
capabilities
fully
harness
potential.
Graphical
Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(3), P. 2009 - 2024
Published: Sept. 12, 2023
An
aqueous
extract
of
Punica
granatum
peel
was
used
as
a
biocatalyst
for
magnesium
oxide
nanoparticle
(MgO-NP)
synthesis,
which
characterized
via
UV-Vis
spectroscopy,
TEM,
EDX,
FT-IR,
XRD,
DLS,
and
zeta
potential.
Data
showed
the
efficacy
plant
in
forming
spherical,
crystalline-nature,
well-arranged
MgO-NPs
with
sizes
range
10–45
nm
average
24.82
±
8.85
nm.
Moreover,
EDX
analysis
revealed
that
highest
weight
atomic
percentages
were
recorded
Mg
O
ions.
The
green
synthesized
antimicrobial
activity
against
Bacillus
subtilis,
Staphylococcus
aureus,
E.
coli,
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
Candida
albicans
concentration-dependent
manner
clear
zones
8.7
0.6
to
19.7
0.5
mm
various
concentrations.
Also,
MIC
value
varied
be
25
µg
mL−1
Gram-negative
bacteria,
B.
C.
50
S.
aureus.
high
3rd-instar
larvae
Culex
quinquefasciatus.
mortality
concentration-
time-dependent.
88.3
3.2%,
attained
at
concentration
100
after
72
h.
all
originated
pupae
malformed
did
not
hatch
adults,
100%
Overall,
P.
granatum-mediated
promising
inhibiting
growth
pathogenic
microbes
hatching
quinquefasciatus
adults.
