Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using lychee peel and its application in anti-bacterial properties and CR dye removal from wastewater

Chemosphere, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 327, С. 138497 - 138497

Опубликована: Март 29, 2023

In nanoscience and nanobiotechnology, using plant extracts in synthesizing metal nanoparticles (NPs) has recently come to light as an exciting opportunity with several benefits over traditional physicochemical methods. the present work, zinc oxide (ZnO) based were synthesized by green chemistry route lychee peel extract capture hazardous congo red dye from wastewater illustrate their antimicrobial behavior. The X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) spectra confirm wurtzite crystal structure, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) functional group ZnO, which is suitable for adsorption. It was found that NPs spherical had a size of <10 nm. ZnO could effectively remove >98% CR within 120 min contact time at wide pH range 2 10. primary mechanism involved removing electrostatic interaction between adsorbent dye. performance show 34% inhibition against Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 6538), 52% Escherichia coli 11103), 58% Pseudomonas aeruginosa 25668) 32% Staphylococcus aureus 25923) well diffusion assay. demonstrates anti-bacterial property both gram-positive gram-negative pathogenic bacteria. Overall, method developing shows promising significant highly potential wastewater.

Язык: Английский

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A review on plant extract mediated green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles and their biomedical applications

Results in Chemistry, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7, С. 101368 - 101368

Опубликована: Янв. 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

Язык: Английский

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Green synthesis of Eucalyptus globulus zinc nanoparticles and its use in antimicrobial insect repellent paint formulation in bulk industrial production

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(2), С. e24467 - e24467

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Mitigating climate change can be achieved by opting for sustainable, plant-based materials instead of relying on hazardous chemicals that come with various side effects. Various natural plant extracts find widespread application in synthesizing insect-repellent coatings, particularly industries such as paint manufacturing. The increasing demand these coatings has led us to out the effects different efficient preparation paints more advanced impacts and low cost. For this purpose, zinc nanoparticles Eucalyptus globulus L. its were used study due their remarkable biocidal antimicrobial activities. extract was prepared process oven-drying heating followed filtration. Then, they subjected phytochemical tests performed which material did not contain flavonoids glycol. comparison size visible during weighing found 4.451 mg. Advanced characterization techniques like FTIR, UV spectroscopy, particle analysis adopted extract. FTIR reported lie range 1000–1800 cm−1. On other hand, results spectroscopy showed absorption peaks around 300 nm. produced integrated into formulations impart antibacterial characteristics. Painted panels exhibited notable efficacy, presenting an inhibition zone 0.7 cm Escherichia coli 0.3 Staphylococcus aureus when utilizing biocide. Plant yielded zones 1 1.2, while aqueous resulted 0.2 0.5, respectively. A thorough evaluation paint's color attributes, including ΔL, Δa, Δb, ΔE, indicated noteworthy differences. CMC ΔE values from trials exceeded 1, indicating a substantial shade. batches containing E. lighter specifically green yellow colors. Their insect repellant activity tested using mosquitos Aedes aegypti age 4–5 weeks, revealing 61 % effective period, greater than 7 observed non-biocidal formulations. responded best towards mosquitoes terms repellency ultimate target achieved.

Язык: Английский

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ZnO nanostructures – Future frontiers in photocatalysis, solar cells, sensing, supercapacitor, fingerprint technologies, toxicity, and clinical diagnostics

Coordination Chemistry Reviews, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 515, С. 215942 - 215942

Опубликована: Май 20, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Acmella caulirhiza Leaf Extract: Characterization and Assessment of Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory and Hemolytic Properties

Deleted Journal, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Pharmaceutical orientation and applications of silver/zinc oxide nanoparticles developed from various fruit peel extracts: an emerging sustainable approach

Discover Sustainability, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 6(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2025

Nanotechnology has witnessed a paradigm shift with the emergence of sustainable and eco-friendly approach for synthesis Ag/ZnO nanoparticles utilizing various fruit peel extracts. The inherent bioactive compounds present in peels offer green alternative, aligning global efforts toward environmentally responsible nanotechnologies. This not only mitigates environmental impacts but also taps into cost-effective readily available resources nanoparticle synthesis. scope this study encompasses comprehensive exploration substantial utilization applications derived from diverse delves process, considering range sources to optimize characteristics. involves tailoring specific by fine-tuning parameters, diversifying sources, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. emerging extracts represents transformative nanotechnology. controlled release zinc opens avenues agricultural applications, enhancing nutrient availability plants elevating crop yields. customization catalysis, sensing, optoelectronics highlights their versatility adaptability industrial applications. methodology, grounded principles, far-reaching implications. Embracing pathway ensures optimization more ethical trajectory nanotechnology, contributing well-being both industries environment.

Язык: Английский

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A Comprehensive Review on Exploring the Potential of Phytochemicals and Biogenic Nanoparticles for the Treatment of Antimicrobial-Resistant Pathogenic Bacteria

Current Microbiology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 82(2)

Опубликована: Янв. 18, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Eco-friendly approach for ZnO nanoparticles synthesis and evaluation of its possible antimicrobial, larvicidal and photocatalytic applications

Sustainable materials and technologies, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 36, С. e00597 - e00597

Опубликована: Март 7, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Phytogenically Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) Potentially Inhibit the Bacterial Pathogens: In Vitro Studies

Toxics, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(5), С. 452 - 452

Опубликована: Май 10, 2023

The usefulness of nanoparticles (NPs) in biological applications, such as nanomedicine, is becoming more widely acknowledged. Zinc oxide (ZnO-NPs) are a type metal nanoparticle with an extensive use biomedicine. Here, ZnO-NPs were synthesized using Cassia siamea (L.) leaf extract and characterized state-of-the-art techniques; UV-vis spectroscopy, XRD, FTIR, SEM. At sub-minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) levels, the ability ZnO@Cs-NPs to suppress quorum-mediated virulence factors biofilm formation against clinical MDR isolates (Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 Chromobacterium violaceum MCC-2290) was tested. ½MIC reduced violacein production by C. violaceum. Furthermore, sub-MIC significantly inhibited aspyoverdin, pyocyanin, elastase, exoprotease, rhamnolipid, swimming motility P. 76.9, 49.0, 71.1, 53.3, 89.5, 60%, respectively. Moreover, also showed wide anti-biofilm efficacy, inhibiting maximum 67 56% biofilms violaceum, In addition, suppressed extra polymeric substances (EPS) produced isolates. Additionally, under confocal microscopy, propidium iodide-stained cells show ZnO@Cs-NP-induced impairment membrane permeability, revealing strong anti-bacterial efficacy. This research demonstrates that newly demonstrate efficacy nutshell, can be used alternative therapeutic agent for managing pathogenic infections.

Язык: Английский

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Smart Packaging Based on Polylactic Acid: The Effects of Antibacterial and Antioxidant Agents from Natural Extracts on Physical–Mechanical Properties, Colony Reduction, Perishable Food Shelf Life, and Future Prospective

Polymers, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(20), С. 4103 - 4103

Опубликована: Окт. 16, 2023

Changes in consumer lifestyles have raised awareness of a variety food options and packaging technologies. Active smart is an innovative technology that serves to enhance the safety quality products like fruit, vegetables, fish, meat. Smart packaging, as subset this technology, entails integration additives into materials, thereby facilitating preservation or extension product shelf life. This technological approach stimulates heightened demand for safer with prolonged predominantly relies on utilization natural active substances. Therefore, combination substances has significant impact characteristics particularly polymeric blends polylactic acid (PLA) matrix. review will summarize how addition agents influences performance through systematic analysis, providing new insights types physical–mechanical properties, colony reduction, its application foods. Through their integration, market systems expected bright future.

Язык: Английский

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