Abstract
Selenium
is
a
well‐known
element
that
can
be
toxic
and
potentially
harmful
in
excessive
amounts.
In
this
study,
the
microwave‐assisted
synthesis
of
selenium
nanoparticles
(SeNP)
was
achieved
using
glucose
as
green
reductant,
resulting
reduced
toxicity.
This
method
provides
rapid,
cost‐effective,
environmentally
friendly
alternative
to
traditional
SeNP
techniques.
The
antioxidant
activity
SeNPs
assessed
2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl
(DPPH)
assay,
while
their
antibacterial
properties
were
tested
against
both
Gram‐positive
(E.
coli)
Gram‐negative
(S.
aureus)
bacteria
agar
diffusion
method.
Additionally,
cytotoxicity
towards
Beas2B
cell
line
evaluated
MTT
viability
assay
at
various
concentrations.
Results
produced
confirm
successful
with
notable
through
simple
economical
approach,
indicating
potential
applications
fields.
Abstract
Skin
health
and
protection
are
paramount
in
the
pursuit
of
well‐being
beauty.
In
this
study,
we
introduce
an
innovative
approach
to
develop
skin
protectant
agents
by
nanocomposites
derived
from
natural
sources,
involves
synthesis
selenium
nanoparticles
(SeNPs)
using
squash
plant
mucilage
(SqM),
their
integration
with
nano
chitosan
(NCht)
create
a
stable,
antimicrobial
efficacious
composite.
The
interactions
between
nanomaterials
were
proved
via
infra‐red
analysis
electron
microscopy.
SqM‐biosynthesized
SeNPs
had
11.47
nm
diameter.
Different
blends
nanocomposited
NCht
SqM/SeNPs;
NC‐2
nanocomposite
(with
equal
ratios
them)
mean
diameter
241.38
negatively
charged.
actions
produced
nanomaterials/nanocomposites
validated
against
pathogens,
Staphylococcus
aureus
Candida
albicans
,
assays
most
effectual
was
NC‐2;
loading
it
onto
cotton
textile
provided
potent
fabrics
toward
both
pathogens.
biosynthesis
SqM
nanocompositing
pioneering
powerful
complexes
control
either
through
direct
interaction
or
fabricating
hygienic
textiles.
Abstract
Selenium
is
a
well‐known
element
that
can
be
toxic
and
potentially
harmful
in
excessive
amounts.
In
this
study,
the
microwave‐assisted
synthesis
of
selenium
nanoparticles
(SeNP)
was
achieved
using
glucose
as
green
reductant,
resulting
reduced
toxicity.
This
method
provides
rapid,
cost‐effective,
environmentally
friendly
alternative
to
traditional
SeNP
techniques.
The
antioxidant
activity
SeNPs
assessed
2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl
(DPPH)
assay,
while
their
antibacterial
properties
were
tested
against
both
Gram‐positive
(E.
coli)
Gram‐negative
(S.
aureus)
bacteria
agar
diffusion
method.
Additionally,
cytotoxicity
towards
Beas2B
cell
line
evaluated
MTT
viability
assay
at
various
concentrations.
Results
produced
confirm
successful
with
notable
through
simple
economical
approach,
indicating
potential
applications
fields.
