Metal nanoparticles are nanosized entities with dimensions of 1-100 nm that are
increasingly in demand due to applications in diverse fields like electronics, sensing …

Organic-inorganic hybrid nanoflowers (HNFs) are hierarchical flower-shaped
microstructures that are assembled by nanoscale petal-like nanosheets composed of both …

Fungal keratitis is one of the most common blindness-causing diseases, but clinical
antifungal treatment remains a challenge. The fungal cell wall and biofilm matrix which …

A simple and efficient strategy was developed to synthesize polyacrylonitrile-copper oxide
(PAN-CuO) nanoflowers by growing copper oxide nanoneedles on the surface of …

Silver nanoparticles (Ag NP) have been used for over a century for many purposes including
as germicides. Unique physical, chemical and biological properties of Ag NPs make them …

Microbial contamination and biofilm formation of medical devices is a major issue
associated with medical complications and increased costs. Consequently, there is a …

In recent years, colloidal metallic nanoparticles (CM NPs) have gained popularity due to
their unique size, shape and composition dependent physicochemical properties and their …

Highlights•Plant extract Aloe vera-inorganic hybrid nanoflowers (AV-Nfs) were prepared for
the first time.•The AV-Nfs exhibited much antimicrobial activity towards various …

Herein, we have reported the synthesis, characterization and catalytic activity of highly
stable gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) using red cabbage extract (RCE) under UV irradiation …

Viburnum opulus (VO) is a valuable decorative, medicinal, and food plant. This deciduous
shrub is found in natural habitats in Europe, Russia, and some regions in North Africa and …