In recent years, the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using various plant extracts has
attracted great attention. This is because, these methods are simple, inexpensive and, eco …

A leading hypothesis for silver nanoparticle biosynthesis suggests that the enzyme nitrate
reductase plays a key role in the process, assisted by the coenzyme nicotinamide adenine …

Metal nanoparticles (AgNPs and ZnONPs) were synthesized using a green methodology
with the green leaves extract of the Bedu (Ficus palmata) tree as a reducing agent and the …

Recently, Nanotechnology has made easier utilizing plant pathogens as a potential
nanomaterial in biomedical applications. In this research work, we have exploited a …

In the laboratory experiment described here, students synthesize silver nanostructures
(AgNS) with different shapes and sizes to elucidate the shape-and size-dependent optical …

Plasmonic metal nanoparticles supporting localized surface plasmon resonances have
attracted a great deal of interest in boosting the light absorption in solar cells. Among the …

In this work, a laboratory experiment to introduce graduate students to nanotechnology is
described. Students prepared poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PLGA) nanoparticles using two …

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have been widely used for various applications because of their
unique properties. In this study, theoretical and experimental studies have been carried out …

Metallic nanoparticles are small particles, with dimensions of less than 100 nm, which have
unique characteristics. For example, the color of a nanoparticle solution is given by the …

A series of laboratory experiments were developed to introduce first-year chemistry students
to nanoscience through a green chemistry approach. Students made and characterized the …