Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(12), P. 1611 - 1611
Published: Dec. 8, 2022
Chitosan
was
used
in
the
sol-gel
synthesis
of
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs)
as
a
capping
agent
order
to
control
size,
morphology,
optical
bandgap,
photocatalytic
efficiency,
and
antimicrobial
activity.
Different
chitosan
sources
were
for
ZnO
NPs,
namely
shrimp
shells,
crab
Streptomyces
griseus
bacteria.
The
efficiency
studied
by
using
methylene
blue
(MB)
photodegradation
test,
antibacterial
activity
different
types
NPs
investigated
agar
well
diffusion
technique.
particle
size
varied
between
20
80
nm,
band
gap
energy
ranged
2.7
3.2
eV.
Due
sources,
showed
against
Listeria
innocua,
Bacillus
Subtiliis,
Staphylococcus
Aureus,
Salmonella
Typhimurium
Pseudomonas
Aeruginosa.
with
lower
values
better
results
compared
higher
values.
MB
dye
removal
(shrimp
shells),
(crab
(Streptomyces
griseus)
reached
60%,
56%,
44%,
respectively,
at
contact
time
60
min,
low
initial
concentration
6
×
10−5
M,
solution
temperature
25
°C,
pH
=
7.
Nanoscale Research Letters,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Oct. 18, 2021
Abstract
Conventional
agriculture
solely
depends
upon
highly
chemical
compounds
that
have
negatively
ill-affected
the
health
of
every
living
being
and
entire
ecosystem.
Thus,
smart
delivery
desired
components
in
a
sustainable
manner
to
crop
plants
is
primary
need
maintain
soil
upcoming
years.
The
premature
loss
growth-promoting
ingredients
their
extended
degradation
increases
demand
for
reliable
novel
techniques.
In
this
regard,
nanotechnology
has
offered
revolutionize
agrotechnological
area
imminent
potential
over
conventional
helps
reform
resilient
cropping
systems
withholding
prominent
food
security
ever-growing
world
population.
Further,
in-depth
investigation
on
plant-nanoparticles
interactions
creates
new
avenues
toward
improvement
via
enhanced
yield,
disease
resistance,
efficient
nutrient
utilization.
incorporation
nanomaterial
with
agrochemical
activities
establishing
framework
relevant
enhance
efficacy
ultimately
help
address
social
acceptance,
hazards,
management
issues
future.
Here,
we
highlight
role
or
nanocomposite
as
well
stable
alternative
protection
production.
Additionally,
information
controlled
released
system,
interaction
microbiome,
promising
nanopesticide,
nanoherbicide,
nanofertilizer,
limitations
are
discussed
present
review.
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 642 - 642
Published: March 23, 2023
Magnesium
oxide
nanoparticles
(MgO
NPs)
have
emerged
as
potential
materials
for
various
biomedical
applications
due
to
their
unique
physicochemical
properties,
including
biodegradability,
biocompatibility,
cationic
capacity,
high
stability
and
redox
properties.
MgO
NPs
become
an
attractive
platform
combat
microbes
may
be
a
promising
alternative
overcome
challenges
associated
with
eliminating
microbial
biofilms
antibiotic
resistance.
Hence,
the
increasing
use
of
in
biomedicine,
new
synthetic
strategies
are
necessary.
synthesised
using
green
methods
non-toxic,
eco-friendly
wide
range
biological,
medical
catalytic
applications.
This
review
presents
recent
advances
biosynthesis
by
diverse
bio-templates,
such
plant,
bacterial,
fungal
algal
extracts.
Its
photocatalytic
properties
show
suitable
inhibitory
function
against
pathogenic
agents,
proliferation,
biofilm
formation
growth.
Furthermore,
relevant
nanocomposites
comprehensively
discussed
regarding
mechanisms
effect
on
microbes,
strains,
well
future
perspectives.
Journal of Functional Biomaterials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 205 - 205
Published: April 7, 2023
The
peel
aqueous
extract
of
Punica
granatum
was
utilized
to
fabricate
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO-NPs)
as
a
green
approach.
synthesized
NPs
were
characterized
by
UV-Vis
spectroscopy,
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FT-IR),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
transmission
electron
microscopy
(TEM),
and
scanning
microscopy,
which
attached
an
energy
dispersive
(SEM-EDX).
Spherical,
well
arranged,
crystallographic
structures
ZnO-NPs
formed
with
sizes
10-45
nm.
biological
activities
ZnO-NPs,
including
antimicrobial
catalytic
activity
for
methylene
blue
dye,
assessed.
Data
analysis
showed
that
the
against
pathogenic
Gram-positive
Gram-negative
bacteria,
unicellular
fungi,
observed
occur
in
dose-dependent
manner,
displaying
varied
inhibition
zones
low
minimum
inhibitory
concentration
(MIC)
values
ranges
6.25-12.5
µg
mL-1.
degradation
efficacy
(MB)
using
is
dependent
on
nano-catalyst
concentration,
contact
time,
incubation
condition
(UV-light
emission).
maximum
MB
percentages
93.4
±
0.2%
attained
at
20
mL-1
after
210
min
presence
UV-light.
there
no
significant
difference
between
210,
1440,
1800
min.
Moreover,
high
stability
degrade
five
cycles
decreasing
4%.
Overall,
P.
granatum-based
are
promising
tools
inhibit
growth
microbes
UV-light
emission.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: June 3, 2023
Herein,
four
endophytic
fungal
strains
living
in
healthy
roots
of
garlic
were
used
to
produce
selenium
nanoparticles
(Se-NPs)
via
green
synthesis.
Penicillium
verhagenii
was
found
be
the
most
efficient
Se-NPs
producer
with
a
ruby
red
color
that
showed
maximum
surface
plasmon
resonance
at
270
nm.
The
as-formed
crystalline,
spherical,
and
well-arranged
without
aggregation,
ranged
from
25
75
nm
size
zeta
potential
value
-32
mV,
indicating
high
stability.
Concentration-dependent
biomedical
activities
P.
verhagenii-based
observed,
including
promising
antimicrobial
activity
against
different
pathogens
(Escherichia
coli,
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
Bacillus
subtilis,
Staphylococcus
aureus,
Candida
albicans,
C.
glabrata,
tropicalis,
parapsilosis)
minimum
inhibitory
concentration
(MIC)
12.5-100
µg
mL-1.
biosynthesized
antioxidant
DPPH-scavenging
percentages
86.8
±
0.6%
1000
mL-1
decreased
19.3
4.5%
1.95
Interestingly,
also
anticancer
PC3
MCF7
cell
lines
IC50
225.7
3.6
283.8
7.5
mL-1,
respectively
while
it
is
remaining
biocompatible
normal
WI38
Vero
lines.
Additionally,
synthesized
effective
instar
larvae
medical
insect,
Aedes
albopictus
mortality
85.1
3.1,
67.2
1.2,
62.10
1.4,
51.0
1.0%
50
for
I,
II,
III,
IV-instar
larva,
respectively.
These
data
highlight
efficacy
cost-effective
eco-friendly
synthesis
applications.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(6), P. 5225 - 5233
Published: Feb. 2, 2023
People
are
vulnerable
to
mosquito-borne
infections
in
tropical
and
subtropical
climate
countries.
Due
resistive
issues,
vector
control
is
an
immediate
concern
today's
environment.
The
current
study
describes
the
synthesis
of
magnesium
oxide
by
four
different
approaches
including
green,
microwave,
sol–gel,
hydrothermal
methods.
synthesized
(MgO)
nanoparticles
were
characterized
using
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FT-IR),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
high-resolution
scanning
electron
microscopy
(HRSEM),
energy-dispersive
analysis
(EDAX)
techniques.
FT-IR
studies
reveal
presence
functional
groups
nanoparticles.
structural
morphological
investigated
XRD
HRSEM.
EDAX
reveals
Mg
O
prepared
samples.
MgO
NPs
screened
for
antibacterial
against
Gram-positive
strains,
Enterococcus
faecalis
Staphylococcus
aureus,
two
Gram-negative
cultures,
Escherichia
coli
Klebsiella
pneumoniae,
concentrations.
results
indicated
excellent
activity
both
bacteria
at
50
mg/mL
hydrothermally
produced
nanoparticles,
with
a
maximal
zone
inhibition
(ZOI)
5
mm
S.
7
E.
faecalis,
6
K.
pneumoniae.
ZOI
was
found
be
greatest
9
when
sol–gel-produced
used.
nanostructures
tested
fourth-instar
larvae
Aedes
aegypti
albopictus,
exhibited
better
compared
other
methods
synthesis.
reports
show
that
A.
albopictus
mortality
rates
reported
lowest
green-manufactured
(7.5
g
mL–1)
highest
(120
mL–1).
research
indicates
promising
drugs
mosquitocidal
properties.
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 1856 - 1856
Published: Sept. 21, 2023
It
is
crucial
to
increase
agricultural
yields
fulfill
the
rising
demand
for
food
and
security
it
provides
a
growing
population.
To
protect
human
supplies
outputs,
disease
management
essential.
Plant
infections
are
silent
enemy
of
economic
crop
production
cross-border
commerce
goods,
inflicting
roughly
20–30%
losses
year.
If
accurately
rapidly
detected
identified,
this
can
be
minimized,
specialized
treatment
given.
The
current
methods
preventing
plant
diseases
utterly
dependent
on
agrochemicals,
which
have
adverse
effects
ecosystem.
By
improving
their
solubility,
lengthening
shelf
life,
lowering
toxicity,
nanotechnology
help
reduce
harmful
pesticides
fungicides
in
sustainable
environmentally
responsible
way.
Engineered
nanoparticles
used
control
either
by
using
nanoparticle
itself
or
as
carrier
antibiotics.
Regardless
many
prospective
benefits
nanoparticles,
few
nanoparticle-based
products
been
made
commercially
available
use
more
widespread
applications.
For
rapid
accurate
spotting
diseases,
combination
systems
with
molecular
diagnostics
acts
an
alternative
where
detection
may
taken
portable
miniaturized
appliance.
minimizing
application
chemicals
adopting
quick
identification
infections,
might
sustainably
minimize
issues
control.
This
review
outlines
tools
techniques
diagnosis
explains
how
works,
along
prospects
future
protection.