Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(3), P. 303 - 321
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Nanotechnology
is
the
most
innovative
field
of
twenty-first
century.
Worldwide,
intensive
research
being
done
to
commercialize
nano
products.
Due
their
unique
or
improved
physical
and
chemical
properties
relative
bulk
material,
nanomaterials,
especially
nanoparticles
have
seen
an
enormous
interest
over
past
few
decades.
As
environmentally
benign
alternative
are
currently
produced
“biologically”
by
means
plant
microorganism-mediated
synthesis.
its
outstanding
biocompatibility,
affordability,
low
toxicity,
cost-effectiveness,
ZnO
NPs
emerged
as
one
widely
used
metal
oxide
in
various
applications.
Interestingly,
due
multiple
medical,
health,
environmental,
economic
advantages,
green
technique
synthesis
employing
materials
has
been
discovered
be
suitable
for
production
nanoparticles.
A
variety
characterization
methods
assess
characteristics
with
strategies,
including
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
transmission
(TEM),
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR),
UV–Vis
others.
The
value
these
techniques
reveals
important
information
about
structural,
morphological,
optical
NPs.
In
order
support
future
biomedical
other
research,
this
review
provides
overview
recent
developments
a
focus
on
natural
sources
such
plants,
bacteria,
fungi,
algae
well
characterizations,
applications,
including,
antimicrobial,
anticancer,
antioxidant,
photocatalytic,
anti-inflammatory,
anti-diabetics,
anti-aging
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
International Journal of Thermofluids,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22, P. 100595 - 100595
Published: Feb. 9, 2024
Nanofluids,
which
are
fluid
suspensions
containing
nanoparticles,
exhibit
remarkable
property
enhancements
even
at
low
nanoparticle
concentrations.
Much
of
the
research
on
nanofluids
aims
to
understand
their
behavior
for
applications
where
heat
transfer
enhancement
is
crucial,
spanning
industrial,
nuclear,
transportation,
electronics,
biomedical,
and
food
sectors.
Notably,
can
act
as
smart
fluids,
allowing
controlled
modulation
transfer.
This
paper
presents
an
overview
recent
advances
in
nanofluid
research,
covering
preparation
techniques
a
wide
range
existing
potential
energy,
mechanical
engineering,
biomedicine.
Furthermore,
highlights
avenues
future
this
field.
In
light
findings,
concludes
that
comprehensive
hybrid
model
understanding
thermophysical
properties
lacking.
Further
exploration
additional
unexplored
aspects,
particularly
deemed
essential.
To
capture
entirety
our
study,
graphical
abstract
provides
representation.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 126 - 126
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Resveratrol
is
a
polyphenolic
compound
that
has
gained
considerable
attention
in
the
past
decade
due
to
its
multifaceted
therapeutic
potential,
including
anti-inflammatory
and
anticancer
properties.
However,
efficacy
impeded
by
low
water
solubility,
dose-limiting
toxicity,
bioavailability,
rapid
hepatic
metabolism.
To
overcome
these
hurdles,
various
nanoparticles
such
as
organic
inorganic
nanoparticles,
liposomes,
polymeric
dendrimers,
solid
lipid
gold
zinc
oxide
zeolitic
imidazolate
frameworks,
carbon
nanotubes,
bioactive
glass
mesoporous
were
employed
deliver
resveratrol,
enhancing
against
types
of
cancer.
Resveratrol-loaded
nanoparticle
or
resveratrol-conjugated
administration
exhibits
excellent
potency
compared
free
resveratrol.
This
review
highlights
latest
developments
nanoparticle-based
delivery
systems
for
focusing
on
potential
limitations
associated
with
compound’s
bioavailability
effectiveness.
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(13), P. 15242 - 15254
Published: June 24, 2024
Nowadays,
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs)
have
been
shown
to
exhibit
potent
antibacterial
activity
against
a
wide
range
of
pathogenic
bacteria.
Numerous
investigations
delved
into
exploring
the
activities
exhibited
by
ZnO
NPs.
Notwithstanding,
correlation
between
morphology
these
and
their
resultant
impacts
remains
an
area
demanding
further
exploration
across
varying
morphological
variations.
This
paper
presents
comparative
study
on
how
affects
efficacy.
In
this
regard,
NPs
with
different
morphologies,
including
spherical,
rod-like,
flower-like
structures,
were
synthesized
via
modified
precipitation
method
characterized
using
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FT-IR)
spectroscopy,
thermogravimetric
analysis
(TGA),
field
emission
scanning
electron
microscopy
(FE-SEM),
dynamic
light
scattering
(DLS),
Brunauer–Emmett–Teller
(BET)
analysis,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
techniques.
The
was
evaluated
Gram-positive
bacterium
(Staphylococcus
aureus)
two
Gram-negative
bacteria
(Escherichia
coli
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa)
through
disk
diffusion,
minimum
inhibitory
concentration
(MIC),
bactericidal
(MBC)
tests,
cytotoxicity
assessed
MTT
assay.
results
showed
that
rod-like
highest
both
Conversely,
spherical
displayed
lowest
activity.
Remarkably,
assessments
exerted
toxicity
toward
HepG2
human
dermal
fibroblasts
(HDF)
cells,
whereas
demonstrated
least
cytotoxic
effects.
extent
cell
membrane
damage
determined
measuring
DNA
RNA
leakage,
visual
confirmation
FESEM
imaging.
provide
valuable
insights
relationship
nanoparticle
efficacy,
shedding
mechanisms
underlying
superior
morphology.
Overall,
findings
designing
developing
efficient
agents
minimal
adverse
effects,
opening
up
avenues
for
future
research
in
nanomedicine
biomedical
applications.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 2958 - 2980
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Achieving
the
smallest
crystallite/particle
size
of
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs)
reported
to
date,
measuring
5.2/12.41
nm
with
Justicia
adhatoda
(J.
adhatoda)
leaf
extract,
this
study
introduces
a
facile
green
synthesis.
Utilizing
aqueous
J.
extract
as
both
reducing
and
stabilizing
agent,
method
leverages
plant's
rich
phytochemical
composition
produce
highly
crystalline
morphologically
controlled
ZnO
NPs.
This
precise
particle
control
highlights
effectiveness
synthesis
process
in
morphological
tuning.
The
synthesized
NPs
were
thoroughly
characterized
using
XRD,
UV-vis
spectroscopy,
FTIR,
FESEM,
HRTEM,
which
collectively
revealed
superior
crystallinity,
morphology,
unique
surface
properties
conferred
by
bio-capping.
photocatalytic
performance
these
biogenic
was
evaluated
for
degradation
two
model
pollutants:
malachite
(MG),
synthetic
dye,
4-nitrophenol
(4-NP),
toxic
organic
compound.
exhibited
exceptional
efficiency,
achieving
99.8%
MG
within
180
minutes
demonstrating
rapid
reduction
4-NP
4-aminophenol
reaction
rate
constant
0.245
min-1
under
UV
sunlight
irradiation.
Mechanistic
studies
attributed
high
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
generation
electron-hole
pair
interactions,
supported
improved
charge
separation
area.
work
not
only
establishes
potential
adhatoda-mediated
addressing
persistent
pollutants
but
also
sets
benchmark
size-controlled
By
delivering
scalable
eco-friendly
water
remediation
technologies,
advances
nanotechnology.
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 100 - 100
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
Zinc
oxide
(ZnO)
photocatalysts
have
emerged
as
a
promising
material
for
environmental
and
energy
applications
due
to
their
exceptional
photocatalytic
properties.
Initially
recognized
efficiency
under
ultraviolet
(UV)
light,
recent
advancements
focused
on
enhancing
ZnO’s
visible
light
activity
(VLA)
address
its
inherent
limitations.
This
review
provides
an
overview
of
structure,
electronic
properties,
mechanisms.
Various
strategies
modifying
ZnO
harness
including
metal
non-metal
doping,
dye
sensitization,
semiconductor
coupling,
are
discussed.
Special
emphasis
is
placed
the
mechanisms
behind
absorption
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
generation,
deduced
through
physicochemical
photoelectrochemical
analyses.
The
in
remediation
comprehensively
explored,
particularly
water
treatment,
disinfection,
air
purification.
degradation
pollutants,
persistent
organic
compounds,
pharmaceuticals,
dyes,
pesticides,
using
reviewed
compared
with
conventional
UV-activated
materials.
underscores
potential
efficient
sustainable
solution
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. e41654 - e41654
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
The
importance
of
nanocomposites
constantly
attains
attention
because
their
unique
properties
all
across
the
fields
especially
in
medical
perspectives.
study
green-synthesized
has
grown
to
be
extremely
fascinating
field
research.
Nanocomposites
are
more
promising
than
mono-metallic
nanoparticles
they
exhibit
synergistic
effects.
This
review
encapsulates
current
development
formulation
plant-mediated
by
using
several
plant
species
and
impact
secondary
metabolites
on
biocompatible
functioning.
Phyto-synthesis
produces
diverse
nanomaterials
with
biocompatibility,
environment-friendliness,
vivo
actions,
characterized
varying
sizes,
shapes,
biochemical
nature.
process
is
advantageous
conventional
physical
chemical
procedures.
New
studies
have
been
conducted
determine
biomedical
efficacy
against
various
diseases.
Unfortunately,
there
inadequate
investigation
into
green-assisted
nanocomposites.
Incorporating
phytosynthesized
therapeutic
interventions
not
only
enhances
healing
processes
but
also
augments
host's
immune
defenses
infections.
highlights
phytosynthesis
applications,
including
antibacterial,
antidiabetic,
antiviral,
antioxidant,
antifungal,
anti-cancer,
other
as
well
toxicity.
explores
mechanistic
action
achieve
designated
tasks.
Biogenic
for
multimodal
imaging
potential
exchange
methods
materials
Well-designed
utilized
innovative
theranostic
agents
subsequent
objective
efficiently
diagnosing
treating
a
variety
human
disorders.
