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 Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Abstract
Periodontitis,
one
of
the
most
prevalent
dental
diseases,
causes
loss
bone
and
gum
tissue
that
hold
teeth
in
place.
Several
bacteria,
commonly
present
clinically
healthy
oral
cavities,
may
induce
perpetuate
periodontitis
when
their
concentration
rises
gingival
sulcus.
Antibacterial
effect
against
various
Gram-negative
Gram-positive
including
pathogenic
drug-resistant
ones,
has
been
shown
for
several
distinct
transient
metal
oxide
NPs.
Therefore,
NPs
be
used
biomedicine
to
treat
periodontal
problems
nanotechnology
inhibit
development
microorganisms.
Instead
using
harmful
chemicals
or
energy-intensive
machinery,
biosynthesis
nanoparticles
(NPs)
suggested.
To
produce
NPs,
ideal
technique
is
“Green”
synthesis
because
its
low
toxicity
safety
human
health
environment.
Gold
(AuNPs)
appear
less
toxic
mammalian
cells
than
other
nanometals
antibacterial
activity
not
dependent
on
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
AgNPs
also
possess
chemical
stability,
catalytic
activity,
superior
electrical
thermal
conductivity,
name
a
few
advantageous
characteristics.
It
was
observed
zinc
(ZnO)
copper
(Cu)
exhibited
discernible
inhibitory
effects
gram-positive
gram-negative
bacterial
strains,
respectively.
ZnO
demonstrated
bactericidal
microorganisms
responsible
periodontitis.
Medications
containing
magnetic
are
highly
effective
multidrug-resistant
fungal
infections.
The
titanium
dioxide
(TiO
2
)
implicated
elevating
salivary
peroxidase
individuals
diagnosed
with
chronic
Furthermore,
specific
metallic
have
potential
enhance
antimicrobial
efficacy
treatments
combined.
these
as
well
only
some
metals
oxides
synthesized
environmentally
friendly
ways
therapeutic
benefits
Graphical
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 888 - 888
Published: May 15, 2023
The
use
of
algae-based
green
synthesis
metal
oxide
nanoparticles
(MONPs)
for
bioremediation
is
an
environmentally
friendly
and
cost-effective
alternative
to
conventional
approaches.
Algal-mediated
offers
several
benefits
over
other
biogenic
processes,
such
as
plants,
bacteria,
fungi,
including
ease
synthesis,
scalability,
rapid
synthesis.
Algae
are
readily
available
in
nature,
nontoxic,
can
produce
various
types
nanoparticles.
This
approach
could
significantly
accelerate
the
development
novel
algae-nanomaterials
with
improved
properties
performance,
leading
more
efficient
pollutants
from
water
solutions,
seawater,
industrial
effluent.
review
focuses
on
fabrication
based
aquatic
plants
(microalgae
seaweeds)
due
their
many
advantages
attractive
applications
pollutant
remediation
aqueous
solutions.
Additionally,
photocatalysis
highlighted
a
promising
tool
effluents
its
efficacy,
use,
quick
oxidation,
cost-effectiveness,
reduced
harmful
byproducts.
Intelligent Pharmacy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
ZnO-NPs
is
an
inorganic
metal
oxide
that
meets
as
medicine,
a
preservative
in
packaging,
well
antibacterial
agent
without
risk.
The
qualities
of
are
influenced
by
their
size,
shape,
concentration,
and
length
contact
with
the
bacterial
cell.
There
many
uses
for
ZnO
including
food
technology,
agriculture,
cosmetology,
optoelectronics,
drug
transporters,
agents.
potential
mediated
plant
extracts
superior
against
fungal
infections
human
diseases.
Trifolium,
Justicia
adhathoda,
Physalis
alkekengi
L,
Cassia
auriculata,
Pretence
blossoms,
Aloe
barbadenis,
Pongamia
pinnata,
Limoniaacidissima,
Plectranthusamboinicus,
Sedum
alfredii
Hance,
Aspidoterys
cordata
have
all
been
discovered
excellent
sources
synthesis
NPs.
above-mentioned
requirements,
which
can
be
utilised
risk16.
It
provides
overview
numerous
approaches,
characterization
techniques,
biomedical
organically
generated
food,
pharmaceutical
textile
sectors.
has
produced
green
more
useful
pharmacological
biological
applications,
particularly
antimicrobials.
Results in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21, P. 101756 - 101756
Published: Jan. 7, 2024
In
this
study,
bentonite/amino-functionalized
cellulose
composite
(BAC)
adsorbent
was
synthesized
by
intercalating
the
hexadecyl
trimethyl
ammonium
bromide
surfactant
(HDTMA)
into
bentonite
followed
exfoliating
HDTMA-modified
(MB)
amino-functionalized
(AC).
The
physicochemical
properties
of
BAC
were
evaluated
FTIR,
XRD,
FE-SEM,
EDX,
TGA,
and
Zeta
potential
measurement.
A
series
batch
mode
adsorption
experiments
carried
out
to
identify
optimal
conditions
as
a
function
experimental
variables
such
pH
solution,
uptake
time,
initial
Pb2+
concentrations,
dosage,
assess
both
percent
removal
(%)
(mg
g−1).
result
demonstrated
that
synergetic
advantage
combining
(AC)
in
(69
mg
g−1)
surpassed
(12.14
(31.33
alone.
Further,
onto
higher
than
bentonite/cellulose
(BC)
(42.12
due
introduction
amino
group
through
grafting
with
ethylenediamine
(EDA).
from
aqueous
solution
fit
well
pseudo
-
2nd-order
kinetic
(R2
=
0.998)
Langmuir
isotherm
0.999)
models.
study
indicated
active
sites
exhibit
heterogeneity
possess
different
activation
energies
for
chemisorption.
monolayer
attachment
surface
realized
maximum
predicted
capacity
found
be
71.869
g−1.
Regeneration
studies
showed
maintained
its
good
up
four
cycles.
AIP Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
study
explores
the
innovative
use
of
an
aqueous
spirulina
and
chlorella
mixture
to
synthesize
bimetallic
zinc/manganese
nanoparticles
(ZnO–Mn
NPs),
showcasing
a
sustainable
approach
nanomaterial
development.
The
were
thoroughly
characterized
using
advanced
techniques,
including
UV–visible
spectrophotometry,
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR),
dynamic
light
scattering,
scanning
electron
microscopy,
transmission
energy-dispersive
x-ray
spectroscopy.
These
analyses
revealed
that
ZnO–Mn
NPs
have
average
size
314.4
nm,
polydispersity
index
0.28,
zeta
potential
−23.86
mV,
indicating
excellent
stability
uniform
distribution.
antifungal
properties
synthesized
tested
in
vitro
against
key
tomato
pathogens,
Sclerotinia
sclerotiorum
Fusarium
equiseti.
FTIR
analysis
highlighted
role
phytochemicals
from
algal
extracts
reduction
capping
nanoparticles.
While
activity
observed
was
modest
at
evaluated
concentrations,
strong
biocompatibility
underscore
their
as
eco-friendly
solutions
agricultural
applications.
research
highlights
promise
utilizing
natural
develop
effective
nanoparticles,
offering
greener
alternative
for
managing
plant
diseases
enhancing
farming
practices.
