Green synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles from plant extracts and their possible applications as antimicrobial agents in the agricultural area
L Castillo-Henríquez, K Alfaro-Aguilar… - Nanomaterials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Currently, metal nanoparticles have varied uses for different medical, pharmaceutical, and
agricultural applications. Nanobiotechnology, combined with green chemistry, has great …
agricultural applications. Nanobiotechnology, combined with green chemistry, has great …
Combatting antibiotic-resistant bacteria using nanomaterials
The dramatic increase in antimicrobial resistance for pathogenic bacteria constitutes a key
threat to human health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recently stated …
threat to human health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recently stated …
Organic and inorganic antibacterial approaches in combating bacterial infection for biomedical application
In spite of antibiotics, antibacterial agents or specifically known as antiseptics are actively
explored for the prevention of infection-associated medical devices. Antibacterial agents are …
explored for the prevention of infection-associated medical devices. Antibacterial agents are …
Preparation and antibacterial properties of gold nanoparticles: A review
X Gu, Z Xu, L Gu, H Xu, F Han, B Chen… - Environmental Chemistry …, 2021 - Springer
The overuse of antibiotics has led to an increase in bacterial resistance and, in turn, to a
decreasing efficiency of the rare available antibiotics. Alternatively, gold nanoparticles are …
decreasing efficiency of the rare available antibiotics. Alternatively, gold nanoparticles are …
[HTML][HTML] Design strategies for adhesive hydrogels with natural antibacterial agents as wound dressings: Status and trends
The wound healing process is usually susceptible to different bacterial infections due to the
complex physiological environment, which significantly impairs wound healing. The topical …
complex physiological environment, which significantly impairs wound healing. The topical …
Nanoparticles: alternatives against drug-resistant pathogenic microbes
Antimicrobial substances may be synthetic, semisynthetic, or of natural origin (ie, from plants
and animals). Antimicrobials are considered “miracle drugs” and can determine if an …
and animals). Antimicrobials are considered “miracle drugs” and can determine if an …
Plant-Extract-Assisted Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Origanum vulgare L. Extract and Their Microbicidal Activities
Plant-mediated green synthesis of nanomaterials has been increasingly gaining popularity
due to its eco-friendly nature and cost-effectiveness. In the present study, we synthesized …
due to its eco-friendly nature and cost-effectiveness. In the present study, we synthesized …
Functional gold nanoparticles as potent antimicrobial agents against multi-drug-resistant bacteria
We present the use of functionalized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) to combat multi-drug-
resistant pathogenic bacteria. Tuning of the functional groups on the nanoparticle surface …
resistant pathogenic bacteria. Tuning of the functional groups on the nanoparticle surface …
[HTML][HTML] Biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles: a green approach
Nanotechnology is an immensely developing field due to its extensive range of applications
in different areas of technology and science. Different types of methods are employed for …
in different areas of technology and science. Different types of methods are employed for …
Current applications of nanoparticles in infectious diseases
For decades infections have been treated easily with drugs. However, in the 21st century,
they may become lethal again owing to the development of antimicrobial resistance …
they may become lethal again owing to the development of antimicrobial resistance …