Micromachines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 209 - 209
Published: Jan. 14, 2023
The
high
occurrence
of
mycological
resistance
to
conventional
antifungal
agents
results
in
significant
illness
and
death
rates
among
immunodeficient
patients.
In
addition,
the
underprivileged
therapeutic
agents,
besides
potential
toxicity
resulting
from
long
term
therapy
necessitate
fabrication
efficient
antimicrobial
combinations.
Hence,
objective
present
investigation
is
synthesize,
characterize
investigate
anticandidal
action
green
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO-NPs)
formulated
using
Camellia
sinensis
leaf
extract
against
three
candidal
pathogens.
eco-friendly
synthesized
ZnO-NPs
were
characterized
utilizing
different
physicochemical
methods
their
potency
was
tested
a
disk
diffusion
assay.
this
setting,
size
biofabricated
detected
transmission
electron
microscope
(TEM)
micrographs,
recording
an
average
particle
19.380
±
2.14
nm.
zeta
analysis
revealed
that
surface
charge
−4.72
mV.
biogenic
reveal
highest
activity
C.
tropicalis
strain,
demonstrating
relative
suppressive
zones
measured
at
35.16
0.13
37.87
0.24
mm
diameter
for
concentrations
50
100
μg/disk,
respectively.
Excitingly,
Candida
glabrata
showed
susceptibility
ZnO
nanomaterials
both
ZnO-NPs’
(50
μg/disk)
compared
control.
Moreover,
biosynthesized
synergistic
effectiveness
with
nystatin
terbinafine
concerned
strains.
maximum
efficiency
noticed
percentages
23.02
45.9%,
no
hemolytic
human
erythrocytes
revealing
biosafety
hemocompatibility.
Finally,
pathogens,
as
well
patterns
such
terbinafine,
emphasize
prospective
application
these
combinations
biocompatible
highly
agents.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(17), P. 3066 - 3066
Published: Sept. 3, 2022
Zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO-NPs)
have
piqued
the
curiosity
of
researchers
all
over
world
due
to
their
extensive
biological
activity.
They
are
less
toxic
and
biodegradable
with
capacity
greatly
boost
pharmacophore
bioactivity.
ZnO-NPs
most
extensively
used
metal
in
electronic
optoelectronics
because
distinctive
optical
chemical
properties
which
can
be
readily
modified
by
altering
morphology
wide
bandgap.
The
biosynthesis
using
extracts
therapeutic
plants,
fungi,
bacteria,
algae,
etc.,
improves
stability
biocompatibility
many
settings,
its
biofabrication
alters
physiochemical
behavior,
contributing
potency.
As
such,
as
an
effective
nanocarrier
for
conventional
drugs
cost-effectiveness
benefits
being
biocompatible.
This
article
covers
a
comprehensive
review
different
synthesis
approaches
including
physical,
chemical,
biochemical,
green
techniques,
also
emphasizes
biopotency
through
antibacterial,
antifungal,
anticancer,
anti-inflammatory,
antidiabetic,
antioxidant,
antiviral,
wound
healing,
cardioprotective
Green
from
fungus
is
given
special
attention,
particular
emphasis
on
extraction
precursors
reaction
conditions,
characterization
surface
particles.
Materials Today Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
33, P. 104747 - 104747
Published: Oct. 22, 2022
Nanobiotechnology
has
recently
gained
prominence
as
a
fundamental
branch
of
modern
science
and
novel
epoch
in
the
field
material
researches.
Due
to
wide
range
applications
it
attracts
attention
many
scientists
from
all
over
world.
Bionanomaterials
are
prepared
using
variety
physical,
chemical,
biological
techniques
methods.
Many
different
metal
oxide
nanoparticles
reported
be
produced
by
systems,
including
bacteria,
fungi,
actinomycetes,
yeasts,
viruses,
plants.
Among
them,
biocompatible
zinc
(ZnO
NPs),
obtained
through
biosynthesis
with
aid
plant-derived
materials,
appears
highly
successful
way
create
fast,
clean,
non-toxic,
environmentally
friendly
platform
for
production
application
these
bionanomaterials.
This
review
focuses
on
plant
extract-derived
ZnO
NPs
synthesis,
special
emphasis
recent
advances
nanomaterials.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(10), P. 541 - 541
Published: Oct. 11, 2022
Compared
to
traditional
physical
and
chemical
approaches,
nanobiotechnology
plant-based
green
synthesis
procedures
offer
significant
advantages,
as
well
having
a
greater
range
of
medical
biotechnological
applications.
Nanoparticles
zinc
oxide
(ZnO
NPs)
have
recently
been
recognized
promising
option
for
many
industries,
including
optics,
electrics,
packaged
foods,
medicine,
due
their
biocompatibility,
low
cytotoxicity,
cost-effectiveness.
Several
studies
shown
that
ions
are
important
in
triggering
cell
apoptosis
by
promoting
the
generation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROSs)
releasing
(Zn2+),
which
toxic
cells.
The
nature
chemicals
used
ZnO
nanoparticles
limits
clinical
utility.
An
overview
recent
developments
NP
is
presented
this
review,
emphasizing
plant
parts
reducing
agents
applications,
antimicrobial,
anticancer,
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory
properties,
key
mechanisms
action
these
applications
facilitate
further
research
on
biomedical
fields
future.
Crystals,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(5), P. 603 - 603
Published: April 25, 2022
The
high
prevalence
of
nosocomial
bacterial
resistance
contributes
to
significant
mortality
and
morbidity
around
the
world;
thus,
finding
novel
antibacterial
agents
is
vital
concern.
Accordingly,
present
study
attempted
synthesize
silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs)
using
a
green
approach.
Aqueous
leaf
extract
Origanum
majorana
was
used
AgNPs
efficiency
against
multidrug
resistant
strains
detected.
Characterization
biogenic
performed
ultraviolet-visible
spectrophotometry
(UV-Vis),
transmission
electron
microscopy
(TEM),
energy
dispersive
X-ray
spectroscopy
(EDX),
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FT-IR)
analysis,
diffraction
analysis
(XRD).
disc
diffusion
method
detect
activity
three
multidrug-resistant
strains.
Preliminary
UV-Vis
revealed
biosynthesis
due
peak
formation
at
374
nm,
corresponding
surface
plasmon
resonance
(SPR)
AgNPs.
TEM
micrographs
detected
synthesis
small
with
an
average
particle
size
26.63
nm.
EDX
presence
following
elements:
oxygen
(3.69%),
carbon
(2.93%),
aluminum
(1.29),
silicon
(2.83%),
chloride
(17.89%),
(71.37%).
Furthermore,
XRD
peaks
2
theta
(θ)
degrees
38.18°,
44.36°,
64.35°,
77.54°,
assigned
planes
crystals
(111),
(200),
(220),
(311),
respectively.
Collectively,
these
findings
affirm
potential
physicochemical
characteristics.
antimicrobial
indicated
that
Klebsiella
pneumoniae
strain
most
susceptible
concentrations
50
100
µg/disk,
inhibitory
zones
21.57
24.56
mm,
minimum
concentration
(MIC)
found
be
10
µg/mL,
while
bactericidal
(MBC)
20
µg/mL.
In
conclusion,
aqueous
O.
mediated
sized
AgNPs,
effectiveness
pathogens.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(24), P. 25457 - 25492
Published: June 6, 2024
The
environment
being
surrounded
by
accumulated
durable
waste
organic
compounds
has
become
a
critical
crisis
for
human
societies.
Generally,
effluents
of
industrial
plants
released
into
the
water
source
and
air
are
removed
some
physical
chemical
processes.
Utilizing
photocatalysts
as
cost-effective,
accessible,
thermally/mechanically
stable,
nontoxic,
reusable,
powerful
UV-absorber
creates
new
gateway
toward
removal
dissolved,
suspended,
gaseous
pollutants
even
in
trace
amounts.
TiO2
ZnO
two
prevalent
field
removing
contaminants
from
wastewater
air.
Structural
modification
with
metals,
nonmetals,
metal
ions,
other
semiconductors
reduces
band
gap
energy
agglomeration
increases
affinity
composite
structures
to
expand
their
usability
on
an
scale.
This
extent
light
absorbance
improves
photocatalytic
efficiency.
Selecting
suitable
synthesis
method
is
necessary
prepare
target
photocatalyst
distinct
properties
such
high
specific
surface
area,
numerous
functional
groups,
appropriate
crystalline
phase.
In
this
Review,
significant
parameters
TiO2-
ZnO-based
discussed
detail.
Several
proposed
mechanistic
routes
according
provided.
Some
electrochemical
analyses
using
charge
carrier
trapping
agents
delayed
recombination
help
plot
direction
photoexcited
species
(electron–hole
pairs)
design
more
effective
processes
terms
cost-effective
photocatalysts,
saving
time
increasing
productivity.
Chemosphere,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
327, P. 138497 - 138497
Published: March 29, 2023
In
nanoscience
and
nanobiotechnology,
using
plant
extracts
in
synthesizing
metal
nanoparticles
(NPs)
has
recently
come
to
light
as
an
exciting
opportunity
with
several
benefits
over
traditional
physicochemical
methods.
the
present
work,
zinc
oxide
(ZnO)
based
were
synthesized
by
green
chemistry
route
lychee
peel
extract
capture
hazardous
congo
red
dye
from
wastewater
illustrate
their
antimicrobial
behavior.
The
X-Ray
Diffraction
(XRD)
spectra
confirm
wurtzite
crystal
structure,
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
(FTIR)
functional
group
ZnO,
which
is
suitable
for
adsorption.
It
was
found
that
NPs
spherical
had
a
size
of
<10
nm.
ZnO
could
effectively
remove
>98%
CR
within
120
min
contact
time
at
wide
pH
range
2
10.
primary
mechanism
involved
removing
electrostatic
interaction
between
adsorbent
dye.
performance
show
34%
inhibition
against
Bacillus
subtilis
(ATCC
6538),
52%
Escherichia
coli
11103),
58%
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
25668)
32%
Staphylococcus
aureus
25923)
well
diffusion
assay.
demonstrates
anti-bacterial
property
both
gram-positive
gram-negative
pathogenic
bacteria.
Overall,
method
developing
shows
promising
significant
highly
potential
wastewater.
