International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(17), С. 9500 - 9500
Опубликована: Авг. 31, 2024
Nanotechnology
has
gained
popularity
in
recent
years
due
to
its
wide-ranging
applications
within
the
scientific
community.
The
three
main
methods
for
synthesizing
nanoparticles
are
physical,
chemical,
and
biological.
However,
adverse
effects
associated
with
physical
chemical
have
led
a
growing
interest
biological
methods.
Interestingly,
green
synthesis
using
plants
prominence
developing
new
treatments
bacterial
infections.
Zinc
oxide
(ZnO
NPs)
produced
environmentally
friendly
more
biocompatible
potential
as
antibacterial
agents
biomedical
field.
As
result,
this
review
discusses
of
ZnO
NPs,
factors
influencing
optimal
synthesis,
characterization
techniques,
activity
some
plant-mediated
NPs.
It
also
provides
comprehensive
analytical
exploration
NP
biosynthesis,
role
phytochemical
compounds
reducing
stabilizing
agents,
mechanism
action
their
properties
further
highlights
challenges
prospects
innovative
research
area.
Abstract
Localized
surface
plasmon
resonance
(LSPR)
is
a
nanoscale
phenomenon
associated
with
noble
metal
nanostructures
that
has
long
been
studied
and
gained
considerable
interest
in
recent
years.
These
resonances
produce
sharp
spectral
absorption
scattering
peaks,
along
strong
electromagnetic
near-field
enhancements.
Over
the
past
decade,
advancements
fabrication
of
have
propelled
significant
developments
various
scientific
technological
aspects
LSPR.
One
notable
application
detection
molecular
interactions
near
nanoparticle
surface,
observable
through
shifts
LSPR
peak.
This
document
provides
an
overview
this
sensing
strategy.
Given
broad
expanding
scope
topic,
it
impossible
to
cover
every
aspect
comprehensively
review.
However,
we
aim
outline
major
research
efforts
within
field
review
diverse
array
relevant
literature.
We
will
provide
detailed
summary
physical
principles
underlying
address
some
existing
inconsistencies
nomenclature
used.
Our
discussion
primarily
focus
on
sensors
employ
nanoparticles,
rather
than
those
utilizing
extended,
fabricated
structures.
concentrate
where
acts
as
primary
mode
signal
transduction,
excluding
hybrid
strategies
like
combining
fluorescence.
Additionally,
our
examination
biological
largely
pertain
label-free
methods,
use
nanoparticles
labels
or
means
enhance
efficacy
label.
In
subsequent
section
review,
delve
into
analytical
theory
underpinning
LSPR,
exploring
its
origins
dependency
material
properties
metals
surrounding
refractive
index.
discuss
behavior
both
spherical
spheroidal
particles
elaborate
how
response
varies
particle
ratio.
Further,
detail
fundamentals
nanoparticle-based
sensing.
includes
exploration
single-particle
ensemble
measurements
comparative
analysis
scattering,
absorption,
extinction
phenomena.
The
extend
these
are
applied
practical
scenarios,
highlighting
key
experimental
approaches
measurement
techniques.
Nutrients,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(3), С. 411 - 411
Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2025
The
United
Arab
Emirates
(UAE)
is
home
to
diverse
indigenous
medicinal
plants
traditionally
used
for
centuries.
This
study
systematically
evaluates
the
pharmacological
and
nutritional
potential
of
key
plants,
including
Lawsonia
inermis,
Nigella
sativa,
Ziziphus
spina-christi,
Allium
cepa,
sativum,
Cymbopogon
schoenanthus,
Matricaria
aurea,
Phoenix
dactylifera,
Portulaca
oleracea,
Reichardia
tingitana,
Salvadora
persica,
Solanum
lycopersicum,
Trigonella
foenum-graecum,
Withania
somnifera,
lotus.
Comprehensive
literature
searches
were
conducted
using
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
Science
identify
studies
relevant
their
uses.
findings
highlight
therapeutic
roles
these
in
managing
global
health
challenges
such
as
gastrointestinal
diseases,
antimicrobial
resistance
through
bioactive
compounds
like
flavonoids,
polyphenols,
antioxidants.
Additionally,
contributions
nutrition,
essential
vitamins
minerals,
are
emphasized
disease
prevention
promotion.
While
this
research
focuses
on
UAE,
implications
globally
relevant,
many
also
found
traditional
medicine
across
Asia,
Africa,
Europe.
Integrating
into
healthcare
systems
offers
solutions
pressing
public
concerns,
reduces
reliance
synthetic
pharmaceuticals,
promotes
sustainable
practices.
work
a
valuable
reference
researchers,
professionals,
policymakers,
bridging
knowledge
modern
scientific
applications
globally.
