Biosynthesis of selenium nanoparticles using plant extracts

K Pyrzynska, A Sentkowska - Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry, 2021 - Springer
Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have the potential to be used for various applications.
Therefore, they have attracted more attention in recent years and several synthesis methods …

Allotropy of selenium nanoparticles: Colourful transition, synthesis, and biotechnological applications

MA Ruiz‐Fresneda, LC Staicu… - Microbial …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Elemental selenium (Se0) nanomaterials undergo allotropic transition from
thermodynamically‐unstable to more stable phases. This process is significantly different …

Microwave-Assisted Green Synthesis and Antioxidant Activity of Selenium Nanoparticles Using Theobroma cacao L. Bean Shell Extract

C Mellinas, A Jiménez, MC Garrigós - Molecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) are successfully synthesized through microwave heating
by using Theobroma cacao L. bean shell extract as a stabilizing and capping agent …

Anticancer activity of lactoferrin-coated biosynthesized selenium nanoparticles for combating different human cancer cells via mediating apoptotic effects

EM El‑Fakharany, MM Abu‑Serie, A Ibrahim… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
The present study aims to develop a novel nanocombination with high selectivity against
several invasive cancer cells, sparing normal cells and tissues. Bovine lactoferrin (bLF) has …

The influence of synthesis conditions on the antioxidant activity of selenium nanoparticles

A Sentkowska, K Pyrzyńska - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have attracted great attention in recent years due to their
unique properties and potential bioactivities. While the production of SeNPs has been long …

Allium paradoxum extract mediated green synthesis of SeNPs: Assessment of their anticancer, antioxidant, iron chelating activities, and antimicrobial activities against …

SR Alizadeh, M Seyedabadi, M Montazeri… - Materials Chemistry and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Allium paradoxum extract was used to make selenium nanoparticles (A-SeNPs). The
morphological features showed the semi-spherical A-SeNPs with an average diameter of …

Novel antiviral and antibacterial durable polyester fabrics printed with selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs)

T Abou Elmaaty, K Sayed-Ahmed, H Elsisi… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly shown the importance of developing advanced
protective equipment, and new antiviral fabrics for the protection and prevention of life …

Analytical monitoring of selenium nanoparticles green synthesis using photochemical vapor generation coupled with MIP-OES and UV–Vis spectrophotometry

M Bartosiak, J Giersz, K Jankowski - Microchemical Journal, 2019 - Elsevier
Three synthesis routes of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs), using glucose, ascorbic acid and
yeast Saccharomyces boulardii, alternatively, as green chemistry reductants for ionic Se …

Capping agents for selenium nanoparticles in biomedical applications

B Abadi, S Hosseinalipour, S Nikzad… - Journal of Cluster …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Selenium nanoparticles (Se NPs) have many biomedical applications as both
therapeutic agents and delivery systems. The bio-functionality and toxicity of Se NPs are …

[HTML][HTML] Green-based biosynthesis of Se nanorods in chitosan and assessment of their photocatalytic and cytotoxicity effects

M Velayati, H Hassani, Z Sabouri, A Mostafapour… - … Technology & Innovation, 2022 - Elsevier
This study presents a facile green approach for the preparation of selenium nanorods (Se-
NRs) through the usage of chitosan (CS) in the role of a stabilizer. The synthesized product …