Multifunctional antimicrobial materials: From rational design to biomedical applications

S Duan, R Wu, YH Xiong, HM Ren, C Lei… - Progress in Materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
Though the history of mankind, we are strongly fighting with infected diseases that are
induced by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other pathogens. Although a variety of medicines …

Biomedical applications of silver nanoparticles: an up-to-date overview

AC Burdușel, O Gherasim, AM Grumezescu… - Nanomaterials, 2018 - mdpi.com
During the past few years, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) became one of the most
investigated and explored nanotechnology-derived nanostructures, given the fact that …

[HTML][HTML] Advances in coatings on magnesium alloys for cardiovascular stents–a review

ZQ Zhang, YX Yang, JA Li, RC Zeng, SK Guan - Bioactive materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Magnesium (Mg) and its alloys, as potential biodegradable materials, have drawn wide
attention in the cardiovascular stent field because of their appropriate mechanical properties …

Metal nanoparticles as novel antifungal agents for sustainable agriculture: Current advances and future directions

AR Cruz-Luna, H Cruz-Martínez, A Vásquez-López… - Journal of Fungi, 2021 - mdpi.com
The use of metal nanoparticles is considered a good alternative to control phytopathogenic
fungi in agriculture. To date, numerous metal nanoparticles (eg, Ag, Cu, Se, Ni, Mg, and Fe) …

[HTML][HTML] A review on biological synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their potential applications

A Dhaka, SC Mali, S Sharma, R Trivedi - Results in Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Silver nanoparticles are an important innovation in nanotechnology, due to their high
stability and low chemical reactivity in comparison to other metals. Silver nanoparticles have …

Green route synthesis of silver nanoparticles using plants/ginger extracts with enhanced surface plasmon resonance and degradation of textile dye

MS Mehata - Materials Science and Engineering: B, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) of 10–20 nm sized were synthesized via eco-friendly
and cost-effective green methods using ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract and exhibit an …

Antiviral properties of flavonoids and delivery strategies

P Ninfali, A Antonelli, M Magnani, ES Scarpa - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
This review summarizes the latest advancements in phytochemicals as functional antiviral
agents. We focused on flavonoids, like apigenin, vitexin, quercetin, rutin and naringenin …

[HTML][HTML] Green synthesis of titanium dioxide nanoparticles: Development and applications

PS Jassal, D Kaur, R Prasad, J Singh - Journal of Agriculture and Food …, 2022 - Elsevier
Wastewater from pharmaceutical industries contains different antibiotics and other effluents
that directly affect the environment. For the degradation of antibiotics, nanotechnology is an …

Synthesis approach-dependent antiviral properties of silver nanoparticles and nanocomposites

J Jeevanandam, S Krishnan, YS Hii, S Pan… - Journal of nanostructure …, 2022 - Springer
Numerous viral infections are common among humans, and some can lead to death. Even
though conventional antiviral agents are beneficial in eliminating viral infections, they may …

Nature-inspired biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles for antibacterial applications

A Ahmed, M Usman, Z Ji, M Rafiq, B Yu, Y Shen… - Materials Today …, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent decades, nanotechnology has been empowered as a new and developing
interdisciplinary region of science and innovation that coordinates material science and …