The
world’s
increasing
population
has
a
higher
demand
for
food
and
suitable
environment.
However,
using
conventional
farming
methods
industrial
agrochemicals
leads
to
environmental
risk,
which
is
significant
threat
the
next
generation.
So,
nanotechnology
can
be
blessing
saving
our
environment
producing
risk-free
foods
at
minimal
cost
in
an
eco-friendly
way.
Nanoparticles
(NPs)
used
as
nanopesticides,
nanofertilizers,
nanosensors,
nanopriming
agents,
other
applications
agriculture
help
mitigate
issues
such
high
production
costs,
excessive
pesticide
fertilizer
requirements,
soil
depletion,
various
biotic
abiotic
challenges.
A
variety
of
important
information
from
different
research
findings
on
metal
nanoparticles,
their
characteristics,
synthesis
process,
roles
precision
sustainable
are
included
this
article.
This
literature
review
discusses
benefits
nanoparticles
plant
growth
development,
ease
green
nanoparticle
over
chemical
physical
approaches,
effects
agriculture.
Future
perspectives
also
covered
article
based
these
impacts.
Metal
biosensors
seed-priming
materials,
contribute
seed
germination
even
adverse
conditions.
overall,
potentiality
lieu
inorganic
possible
contribution
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 19, 2024
Abstract
Copper-doped
ZnO
nanoparticles
with
the
formula
Zn
1−x(Cu)
O,
where
x
=
0.0,
0.03,
0.05,
and
0.07
were
produced
using
co-precipitation
process.
Physical,
chemical,
structural
properties
properly
examined.
Powdered
X-ray
diffraction
(P-XRD)
patterns
revealed
formation
of
hexagonal
wurtzite
crystal
structure
in
all
samples,
through
atomic
substitutional
incorporation
Cu-doped
lattice.
The
presence
Cu
ions
their
dissolution
host
was
supported
by
FT-IR
spectra.
HR-TEM
images
used
to
assess
average
size,
morphology,
shape
regularity
synthesized
samples.
form
homogeneity
changed
when
substituted,
as
evidenced
FE-SEM/EDX
analysis.
copper
signals
samples
indicates
that
doping
successful.
decrease
zeta
potential
an
increased
percentage
designates
(NPs)
are
more
stable,
which
could
be
attributed
increase
ionic
strength
aqueous
solution.
NPs
evaluated
for
substantial
vitro
antioxidant
properties.
In
addition,
antimicrobial
efficacy
materials
tested
against
pathogenic
microorganisms.
Regarding
anti-diabetic
activity,
7Cu
sample
showed
highest
inhibitory
effect
on
α-amylase
enzyme.
No
variations
observed
activities
acetylcholinesterase
enzyme
(AChE)
proteinase
enzymes
doped
different
concentrations
Cu.
Therefore,
further
studies
recommended
reveal
in-vitro
activity
studied
Finally,
molecular
docking
provided
valuable
insights
into
binding
interactions
α-amylase,
FabH
E.
coli
,
Penicillin-binding
proteins
S.
aureus
.
These
outcomes
suggest
prepared
may
have
hold
promise
battle
microbial
infections
diabetes.
