Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(2), С. 83 - 88
Опубликована: Март 1, 2024
Phytonanotechnology,
the
marriage
of
plant
biology
and
nanotechnology,
is
a
rapidly
expanding
research
domain
with
exceptional
potential
to
revolutionize
numerous
industries
address
critical
global
challenges.Harnessing
applications
phytonanoparticles
has
broad-ranging
impacts
solutions
some
most
pressing
issues
human
race
facing
today.Phytonanoparticles
or
plant-based
nanoparticles
are
employed
in
diverse
fields,
from
healthcare
agriculture
environmental
remediation.The
development
highlights
bio-inspired
for
sustainable
development.For
example,
can
be
engineered
encapsulate
therapeutic
agents,
rendering
them
more
stable
bioavailable.From
cancer
therapy
wound
healing,
they
set
usher
personalized
medicine
improve
patient
outcomes.Nanoparticles
derived
sources
possess
low
cytotoxicity,
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
suitable
medical
pharmaceutical
applications.They
hold
promises
develop
innovative
therapies
clinical
treatments
that
dreaded
disorders.In
this
editorial,
we
shed
light
on
game-changing
phytonanotechnology
its
implications
development.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Июль 19, 2024
Heavy
metal
pollution
has
become
a
serious
concern
across
the
globe
due
to
their
persistent
nature,
higher
toxicity,
and
recalcitrance.
These
toxic
metals
threaten
stability
of
environment
health
all
living
beings.
also
enter
human
food
chain
by
eating
contaminated
foods
cause
effects
on
health.
Thus,
remediation
HMs
polluted
soils
is
mandatory
it
needs
be
addressed
at
priority.
The
use
microbes
considered
as
promising
approach
combat
adverse
impacts
HMs.
Microbes
aided
in
restoration
deteriorated
environments
natural
condition,
with
long-term
environmental
effects.
Microbial
prevents
leaching
mobilization
they
make
extraction
simple.
Therefore,
this
context
recent
technological
advancement
allowed
bioremediation
an
imperative
remediate
soils.
different
mechanisms
including
bio-sorption,
bioaccumulation,
bioleaching,
bio-transformation,
bio-volatilization
bio-mineralization
mitigate
keeping
view
here
review
explores
role
bacteria,
fungi
algae
This
discusses
various
approaches
that
can
used
improve
efficiency
It
highlights
research
gaps
must
solved
future
study
programs
efficency.
Plants,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(5), С. 716 - 716
Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2025
Nanotechnology
has
emerged
as
a
transformative
field
in
agriculture,
offering
innovative
solutions
to
enhance
plant
growth
and
resilience
against
abiotic
stresses.
This
review
explores
the
diverse
applications
of
nanomaterials
focusing
on
their
role
promoting
development
improving
tolerance
drought,
salinity,
heavy
metals,
temperature
fluctuations.
The
method
classifies
commonly
employed
sciences
examines
unique
physicochemical
properties
that
facilitate
interactions
with
plants.
Key
mechanisms
nanomaterial
uptake,
transport,
influence
plants
at
cellular
molecular
levels
are
outlined,
emphasizing
effects
nutrient
absorption,
photosynthetic
efficiency,
overall
biomass
production.
basis
stress
is
examined,
highlighting
nanomaterial-induced
regulation
reactive
oxygen
species,
antioxidant
activity,
gene
expression,
hormonal
balance.
Furthermore,
this
addresses
environmental
health
implications
nanomaterials,
sustainable
eco-friendly
approaches
mitigate
potential
risks.
integration
nanotechnology
precision
agriculture
smart
technologies
promises
revolutionize
agricultural
practices.
provides
valuable
insights
into
future
directions
R&D,
paving
way
for
more
resilient
system.
Air Soil and Water Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Rapid
population
growth
and
increased
use
of
agricultural
technology
have
exacerbated
agrarian
problems.
While
mechanization
has
improved
production,
the
heavy
machinery
for
planting,
irrigation,
harvesting
resulted
in
soil
compaction.
Soil
compaction
reduces
pore
space
increases
bulk
density,
which
hinders
plant
growth.
Globally,
automated
agriculture
reduced
crop
production
by
more
than
50%.
In
developing
countries,
grazing
animals
fields
root
penetration,
nutrient
absorption,
water
infiltration,
increasing
risk
erosion
runoff.
The
study
investigates
novel
ways
to
reduce
compaction,
namely
utilization
nanoparticles
(NPs)
nanotechnology
(NT).
NPs
unique
qualities
that
can
improve
mechanical
properties
soil,
increase
its
strength,
minimize
Some
such
as
Carbon
nanotubes,
nanolites,
nanosilica,
nanoclay
been
demonstrated
fertility,
retention,
structural
stability.
environmental
pollutants
while
improving
quality.
However,
questions
about
their
long-term
biodegradability,
ecological
toxicity,
health
effects
require
further
investigation.
also
addressed
how
affect
environment
human
health.
Their
small
size
raises
concerns
potential
exposure
toxicity
individuals
ecosystems.
paper
briefly
discusses
economic
regulatory
considerations
related
use,
disposal
NPs,
emphasizing
need
comprehensive
legislation,
impact
studies,
stakeholder
involvement
decision-making.
Although
offer
promise
sustainable
practices,
research
is
necessary
optimize
ensure
safety,
well
gain
a
better
understanding
interactions
with
physics.
Journal of Integrated Science and Technology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(3)
Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025
The
eco-friendly
synthesis
of
Nickel
Oxide/Zinc
Oxide
(NiO/ZnO)
nanocomposite
nanoparticles
(NPs)
using
Vitex
negundo
leaf
extract
offers
a
sustainable
and
green
approach
to
developing
nanomaterials
for
biomedical
applications.
Three
different
molar
ratios
were
synthesized:
F1
(equal
proportion
NiO
ZnO),
F2
(high
zinc,
low
nickel),
F3
nickel,
zinc).
XRD
analysis
confirmed
excellent
crystallinity,
with
ZnO
particle
sizes
14.35
nm
(F1),
15.91
(F2),
22.97
(F3),
while
ranged
from
14.11
15.75
nm.
UV-Vis
spectroscopy
revealed
bandgap
energies
2.7
eV
2.75
2.55
highlighting
compositional
effects.
SEM
demonstrated
sheets
morphology
minimal
agglomeration,
EDX
elemental
composition.
ratio
exhibited
superior
antibacterial
performance,
showing
1.5
mm
inhibition
zone
against
Staphylococcus
aureus
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa.
Anti-inflammatory
studies
concentration-dependent
inhibition,
achieving
the
highest
(46.2%
at
500
µg),
though
lower
than
diclofenac
(70.3%).
This
study
highlights
successful
NiO/ZnO
nanocomposites,
particularly
F1,
significant
anti-inflammatory
potential,
emphasizing
role
methods
in
advancing
research.
Nanoscale,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(34), С. 16204 - 16217
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Electrode
surfaces
functionalized
with
gold
nanoparticles
(AuNP)
are
widely
used
in
electroanalysis,
electrocatalysis,
and
electrochemical
biosensing
due
to
their
increased
surface
area
conductivity.
Electrochemical
deposition
of
AuNPs
offers
advantages
over
chemical
synthesis,
including
better
control
AuNP
size,
dispersion,
morphology.
This
study
examines
the
electrodeposition
on
carbon
ultramicroelectrode
arrays
(CUAs)
focusing
parameters,
such
as
potential,
time,
ion
concentration.
Detailed
analysis
based
scanning
electron
microscopy
revealed
that
higher
reductive
potentials
shorter
times
result
smaller
particle
sizes
greater
counts.
Unlike
previous
studies
using
planar,
macro-sized
electrodes
millimolar
concentrations
ion,
well
longer
(
