Advances in Materials Science and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024, P. 1 - 11
Published: Feb. 26, 2024
Zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO-NPs)
are
used
in
various
fields
such
as
industrial,
environmental
remediation,
catalytic,
and
antibacterial
applications.
However,
their
ability
to
absorb
visible
light
is
limited
due
high-energy
bandgap
fast
electron-hole
recombination,
which
restricts
use.
To
enhance
the
efficiency
of
ZnO-NPs
medical
other
applications,
surface
functionality
can
be
modified
through
doping.
Here,
we
investigated
effects
S
N
doping
on
energy
ZnO-NP
antimicrobial
antioxidant
activities.
The
results
showed
that
optical
pure
was
2.98
eV
while
6%
N-ZnO,
4%
S-ZnO,
S4-N6-ZnO
2.78,
2.69,
2.63
eV,
respectively.
reduction
attributed
changes
electronic
level
zinc
result
crystal
size
ZnO-NPs,
29.06,
27.05,
29.02,
25.06
nm,
respectively,
calculated
from
XRD
data
using
FWHM.
Following
particle
reduction,
activities
dual-doped
surpassed
ZnO-NPs.
Moreover,
dual
improved
activity
52.45%
88.89%
for
optimized
concentration.
Therefore,
incorporating
dopants
fields.
Results in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 101487 - 101487
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Due
to
the
development
of
microbial
resistance
medicines
antiseptics
items
on
AgNPs
is
a
vital
task.
To
assess
efficacy
products
based
AgNPs,
it
essential
conduct
an
in-depth
study
activity
AgNPs.
Currently,
nanomaterials
prepared
through
ecofriendly
procedure
has
got
great
interest.
In
recent
study,
potential
Mentha
spicata
L.
synthesize
described.
The
nanoparticles
were
characterized
by
spectroscopic
and
microscopic
tools
including
UV–Vis,
XRD,
FT-IR,
SEM
techniques.
obtained
assessed
against
microbes
in
antibacterial,
antifungal
activities
along
with
their
biocompatible
nature.
exhibited
outstanding
gram-negative
gram-positive
bacteria.
highest
cleared
zone
was
noted
at
20
mg/mL
E.
coli
(24
mm)
followed,
P.
aeruginosa
(22
mm),
Klebsiella
(21
S.
typhi
(18
aureus
(17
mm).
Similarly,
showed
all
concentrations
but
inhibition
observed
1
A.
niger
(23
followed
alternata
(20
F.
oxysporum
biocompatibility
towards
RBCs
range
15
120
µg/mL.
hemolytic
confirmed
that
bio-inspired
safe
as
per
standard
American
Society
for
Testing
Materials.
use
silver
drug
delivery
systems
might
be
future
thrust
field
medicine.
Lastly
these
must
provide
highly
accurate
disease
treatments
are
eco
patient
friendly,
safe,
dependable
profitable.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
179, P. 117372 - 117372
Published: Aug. 28, 2024
Polymeric
nanoparticles
have
emerged
as
promising
contenders
for
addressing
the
intricate
challenges
encountered
in
brain
tumor
therapy
due
to
their
distinctive
attributes,
including
adjustable
size,
biocompatibility,
and
controlled
drug
release
kinetics.
This
review
comprehensively
delves
into
latest
developments
synthesizing,
characterizing,
applying
polymeric
explicitly
tailored
therapy.
Various
synthesis
methodologies,
such
emulsion
polymerization,
nanoprecipitation,
template-assisted
fabrication,
are
scrutinized
within
context
of
targeting,
elucidating
advantages
limitations
concerning
traversing
blood-brain
barrier.
Furthermore,
strategies
pertaining
surface
modification
functionalization
expounded
upon
augment
stability,
targeting
prowess
amidst
milieu
microenvironment.
Characterization
techniques
encompassing
dynamic
light
scattering,
transmission
electron
microscopy,
spectroscopic
methods
evaluate
physicochemical
attributes
engineered
Moreover,
a
comprehensive
exploration
manifold
applications
delivery,
gene
therapy,
imaging,
combination
therapies
tumours
is
undertaken.
Special
emphasis
placed
on
encapsulation
diverse
therapeutics
nanoparticles,
thereby
shielding
them
from
degradation
enabling
precise
brain.
Additionally,
recent
advancements
stimuli-responsive
multifunctional
probed
potential
personalized
medicine
theranostics
tumours.
In
essence,
this
furnishes
an
all-encompassing
overview
strides
made
tailoring
illuminating
synthesis,
characterization,
multifaceted
application.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
30(54), P. 114779 - 114821
Published: Nov. 3, 2023
Abstract
Water
pollution
stands
as
a
pressing
global
environmental
concern,
elevating
the
significance
of
innovative,
dependable,
and
sustainable
solutions.
This
study
represents
an
extensive
review
use
photocatalytic
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs)
for
removal
emerging
pollutants
from
water
wastewater.
The
examines
ZnO
NPs’
different
preparation
methods,
including
physical,
chemical,
green
synthesis,
emphasizes
on
advantages,
disadvantages,
factors,
investigation
methods
structural
morphological
properties.
NPs
demonstrate
remarkable
properties
photocatalysts;
however,
their
small
dimensions
pose
issue,
leading
to
potential
post-use
losses.
A
strategy
overcome
this
challenge
is
scaling
up
NP
matrices
enhanced
stability
efficiency.
paper
introduces
novel
composites,
by
incorporating
supports
like
carbon
clay
that
serve
photocatalysts
in
In
essence,
research
underscores
urgency
finding
efficient,
eco-friendly
solutions
wastewater
highlights
high
efficiencies
obtained
when
using
synthesis
photocatalyst.
Future
should
be
developed
cost–benefit
analysis
regarding
treatment
processes,
value-added
product
regeneration
Graphical
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: March 20, 2025
Zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO-NPs)
have
gained
significant
attention
in
cancer
therapy
due
to
their
unique
physical
and
chemical
properties,
particularly
treating
gastrointestinal
(GI)
cancers
such
as
gastric,
colorectal,
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
These
generate
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
upon
entering
cells,
causing
oxidative
stress
that
leads
cellular
damage,
DNA
fragmentation,
apoptosis.
ZnO-NPs
affect
the
expression
of
key
proteins
involved
apoptosis,
including
p53,
Bax,
Bcl-2,
which
regulate
cell
cycle
arrest
programmed
death.
Additionally,
can
reduce
mitochondrial
membrane
potential,
further
enhancing
apoptosis
cells.
Furthermore,
inhibit
proliferation
by
interfering
with
progression.
They
levels
cyclins
cyclin-dependent
kinases
(CDKs),
leading
arrest.
also
exhibit
anti-metastatic
properties
inhibiting
migration
invasion
cells
through
modulation
signaling
pathways
adhesion
cytoskeletal
dynamics.
The
efficacy
overcoming
chemotherapy
resistance
has
been
demonstrated
ability
IC50
values
chemotherapeutic
agents,
making
more
susceptible
drug-induced
In
this
review,
we
summarize
mechanisms
exert
anticancer
effects
GI
cancers,
focusing
on
regulation,
metastasis
inhibition,
while
highlighting
current
limitations
translating
these
findings
into
effective
clinical
treatments.
