Green Processing and Synthesis,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 757 - 765
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Abstract
Mosquitoes
are
important
vectors,
which
transmit
many
communicable
diseases
throughout
the
world.
Synthetic
insecticides,
such
as
organophosphate
and
pyrethroids,
commonly
used
for
their
control
in
vector
program.
Insecticidal
compounds
from
natural
sources,
notably
plants
synthesized
nanoparticles
(NPs)
promising
tools
managing
vectors.
Hence,
study
aimed
to
analyze
insecticidal
potentiality
of
leaf
extract
Cipadessa
baccifera
ZnNPs
against
three
major
mosquito
The
results
recorded
UV-Vis
spectroscopy
show
peak
absorption
spectrum
at
420
nm.
In
FTIR,
maximum
value
is
562.85
cm
−1
assigned
N–H
group
(amide
group).
EDAX
analysis
shows
a
around
63.29,
confirms
binding
intensity
selenium.
scanning
electron
microscopy
analysis,
sizes
were
ranging
49.21
65.43
produced
high
mortality
Culex
quinquefasciatus
LC
50
=
0.049653
mg·mL
;
90
0.9842
),
Anopheles
stephensi
(LC
0.053421
0.027761
Aedes
aegypti
0.55214
0.7456
).
These
suggest
that
C.
extract-mediated
biosynthesis
has
potential
be
an
ideal
eco-friendly
approach
toward
vectors
early
stages.
Insects,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 221 - 221
Published: Feb. 23, 2023
Mosquitoes
act
as
vectors
of
pathogens
that
cause
most
life-threatening
diseases,
such
malaria,
Dengue,
Chikungunya,
Yellow
fever,
Zika,
West
Nile,
Lymphatic
filariasis,
etc.
To
reduce
the
transmission
these
mosquito-borne
diseases
in
humans,
several
chemical,
biological,
mechanical,
and
pharmaceutical
methods
control
are
used.
However,
different
strategies
facing
important
timely
challenges
include
rapid
spread
highly
invasive
mosquitoes
worldwide,
development
resistance
mosquito
species,
recent
outbreaks
novel
arthropod-borne
viruses
(e.g.,
Rift
Valley
tick-borne
encephalitis,
yellow
etc.).
Therefore,
effective
is
urgently
needed
to
manage
vectors.
Adapting
principles
nanobiotechnology
vector
one
current
approaches.
As
a
single-step,
eco-friendly,
biodegradable
method
does
not
require
use
toxic
chemicals,
green
synthesis
nanoparticles
using
active
agents
from
plant
extracts
available
since
ancient
times
exhibits
antagonistic
responses
broad-spectrum
target-specific
activities
against
species
mosquitoes.
In
this
article,
state
knowledge
on
general,
repellent
mosquitocidal
plant-mediated
particular,
has
been
reviewed.
By
doing
so,
review
may
open
new
doors
for
research
diseases.
IET Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 171 - 189
Published: April 12, 2022
Titanium
dioxide
(TiO2)
nanoparticles
(NPs)
are
one
of
the
topmost
widely
used
metallic
oxide
nanoparticles.
Whether
present
in
naked
form
or
doped
with
metals
polymers,
TiO2
NPs
perform
immensely
important
functions.
However,
alteration
size
and
shape
by
doping
results
improving
physical,
chemical,
biological
behaviour
NPs.
Hence,
differential
effects
various
nanostructures
including
nanoflakes,
nanoflowers,
nanotubes
domains
biotechnology
have
been
elucidated
researchers.
Recently,
exponential
growth
research
activities
regarding
has
observed
owing
to
their
chemical
stability,
low
toxicity,
multifaceted
properties.
Because
enormous
abundance,
plants,
humans,
environment
inevitably
exposed
These
play
a
significant
role
agricultural
attributes,
removing
environmental
pollution,
upgrading
domain
nanomedicine.
Therefore,
currently
ongoing
studies
about
employment
enhancement
different
aspects
agriculture,
environment,
medicine
extensively
discussed
this
review.
Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(38), P. 13950 - 13989
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Biosynthesized
MONPs
promote
plant
growth
via
improved
photosynthesis,
antioxidant
defense
activation
and
gene
upregulation.
Hence
they
can
be
used
as
nanofertilizers
further
applied
nanopesticides/antimicrobial
agents/nanobiosensors.
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 172 - 172
Published: March 31, 2022
Abiotic
stresses,
such
as
those
induced
by
climatic
factors
or
contaminants,
and
biotic
stresses
prompted
phytopathogens
pests
inflict
tremendous
losses
in
agriculture
are
major
threats
to
worldwide
food
security.
In
addition,
climate
changes
will
exacerbate
these
well
their
negative
impact
on
crops.
Drought,
salinity,
heavy
metals,
pesticides,
drugs
environmental
problems
that
need
deep
attention,
effective
sustainable
strategies
mitigate
effects
the
environment
be
developed.
Besides,
solutions
for
agrocontrol
must
developed
alternatives
conventional
agrochemicals.
this
sense,
nanotechnology
offers
promising
stress
plants,
increasing
plant
tolerance
stressor,
remediation
of
protect
plants
against
pathogens.
review,
nano-sized
TiO2
(nTiO2)
ZnO
(nZnO)
scrutinized,
potential
ameliorate
drought,
xenobiotics
emphasized,
addition
antimicrobial
disease
management.
Understanding
level
alleviation
nanomaterials
(NM)
relating
them
with
application
conditions/methods
is
imperative
define
most
approaches
adopted.
Although
broad-spectrum
reviews
exist,
article
provides
focused
information
nTiO2
nZnO
improving
our
understanding
ameliorative
NM
show,
addressing
gaps
literature.
Nano Convergence,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: March 2, 2022
New
advances
in
nanotechnology
are
driving
a
wave
of
technology
revolution
impacting
broad
range
areas
agricultural
production.
The
current
work
reviews
nanopesticides,
nano-fabricated
fertilizers,
and
nano
activity-based
growth
promoters
reported
the
last
several
years,
focusing
on
mechanisms
revealed
for
preparation
functioning.
It
appears
to
us
that
with
many
fundamental
concepts
have
been
demonstrated
over
two
decades,
new
this
area
continue
expand
mainly
three
directions,
i.e.,
efficiency
improvement,
material
sustainability
environment-specific
stimulation
functionalities.
is
also
evident
environmental
health
concerns
associated
agrochemicals
primary
motivation
focus
most
recent
work.
Challenges
perspectives
future
development
discussed.
Plant Stress,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 100208 - 100208
Published: Aug. 26, 2023
Global
warming
and
climate
change
have
favored
the
resurgence
of
arthropod
pests
their
short
lifecycle.
The
massive
use
synthetic
chemicals
for
insect
pest
control
has
indirectly
global
warming,
ecotoxicity,
insecticide
resistance
in
agricultural
pests.
Additionally,
increasing
population
world
required
more
food,
a
significant
proportion
produced
is
deteriorated
by
other
biotic
abiotic
factors.
Recently,
nanotechnology
revolutionized
industries
current
era.
Extremely
small
size
physio-morphic
properties
nanomaterials
attracted
interest
researchers
to
develop
nano-fertilizers,
nano-pesticides,
nano-herbicides
that
overwhelmed
aforementioned
problems
increase
crop
productivity.
Micronutrient
based
nano-pesticides
like
Ag,
ZnO,
TiO2,
Cu,
SiO2
not
only
enhanced
pest's
biogenicity
but
also
boost-up
There
are
some
apprehensions
regarding
nanomaterial
synthesis
usage
as
characteristics
nanostructured
metals
offers
cheap
excellent
solution
control.
This
review
article
provides
comprehensive
overview
trend
controlling
important
A
bibliometric
analysis
was
conducted
evaluate
research
landscape
identify
key
trends
this
field.
encompasses
various
aspects,
including
emergence
chemical
pesticides,
fate
pesticides
management,
detrimental
effects
on
ecosystem.
role
agroecosystems
discussed,
specifically
focusing
utilization
management.
an
in-depth
silver,
zinc,
copper,
titanium,
gold,
iron,
silica,
aluminum
nanoparticles
control,
highlighting
efficacy
mechanisms
action.
findings
underscore
importance
continued
responsible
implementation
overcome
limitations
harness
full
potential
management
benefit
sustainable
agriculture.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: May 25, 2023
Abstract
Nanopesticides,
particularly
biosynthesized
ones
using
organic
reductants,
hold
great
promise
as
a
cost-effective
and
eco-friendly
alternative
to
chemical
pesticides.
However,
their
efficacy
on
stored
product
pests,
which
can
cause
damage
dried
grains,
has
not
been
extensively
tested,
especially
immature
stages.
Here,
we
six
types
of
nanoparticles
(NPs)
extracts
from
the
fungus
Fusarium
solani
:
silver
(AgNPs),
selenium
(SeNPs),
silicon
dioxide
(SiO
2
NPs),
copper
oxide
(CuONPs),
titanium
(TiO
NPs)
zinc
(ZnONPs)
ranging
in
size
8
33
nm.
To
test
bean
they
were
applied
eggs
larvae
pest
beetles
Callosobruchus
chinensis
maculatus
(Coleoptera:
Chrysomelidae:
Bruchinae),
burrow
into
seeds
larvae.
Susceptibility
NPs
was
species-dependent
differed
between
developmental
stages;
more
susceptible
than
inhabiting
seeds.
SeNPs
TiO
reduced
hatchability
C.
by
23%
18%
compared
control,
respectively,
leading
an
reduction
egg-to-adult
survival
SeNPs.
In
,
larva-to-adult
survivorship
11%,
resulting
15%
survival.
The
egg
mass
smaller
that
higher
surface-area-to-volume
ratio
could
explain
acute
mortality
caused
eggs.
have
potential
for
controlling
major
pests
when
This
is
first
show
-synthesized
insects.
