Secondary metabolites in the green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles

G Marslin, K Siram, Q Maqbool, RK Selvakesavan… - Materials, 2018 - mdpi.com
The ability of organisms and organic compounds to reduce metal ions and stabilize them
into nanoparticles (NPs) forms the basis of green synthesis. To date, synthesis of NPs from …

Advancements in plant and microbe-based synthesis of metallic nanoparticles and their antimicrobial activity against plant pathogens

MA Ali, T Ahmed, W Wu, A Hossain, R Hafeez… - Nanomaterials, 2020 - mdpi.com
A large number of metallic nanoparticles have been successfully synthesized by using
different plant extracts and microbes including bacteria, fungi viruses and microalgae. Some …

A review of polymeric nanocomposite membranes for water purification

M Bassyouni, MH Abdel-Aziz, MS Zoromba… - Journal of Industrial and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Nanocomposites are now commonly employed to augment the standard polymeric
membrane materials that are used in water treatment processes. A number of different …

Biological synthesis of metallic nanoparticles: plants, animals and microbial aspects

RK Das, VL Pachapur, L Lonappan, M Naghdi… - Nanotechnology for …, 2017 - Springer
The green synthesis (GS) of different metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) has re-evaluated plants,
animals and microorganisms for their natural potential to reduce metallic ions into neutral …

“Green” nanotechnologies: synthesis of metal nanoparticles using plants

VV Makarov, AJ Love, OV Sinitsyna… - Acta Naturae …, 2014 - cyberleninka.ru
While metal nanoparticles are being increasingly used in many sectors of the economy,
there is growing interest in the biological and environmental safety of their production. The …

Copper-polymer nanocomposites: An excellent and cost-effective biocide for use on antibacterial surfaces

L Tamayo, M Azócar, M Kogan, A Riveros… - Materials Science and …, 2016 - Elsevier
The development of polymer nanocomposites with antimicrobial properties has been a key
factor for controlling or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and preventing foodborne …

Effect of copper oxide nanoparticles on growth, morphology, photosynthesis, and antioxidant response in Oryza sativa

MVJ Da Costa, PK Sharma - Photosynthetica, 2016 - Springer
The physiological and biochemical behaviour of rice (Oryza sativa, var. Jyoti) treated with
copper (II) oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) was studied. Germination rate, root and shoot …

Green Synthesized Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Ameliorate Defence and Antioxidant Enzymes in Lens culinaris

J Sarkar, N Chakraborty, A Chatterjee, A Bhattacharjee… - Nanomaterials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Biosynthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) in a cost-effective and eco-friendly
way has gained its importance. CuONPs has been prepared from copper sulfate by using …

Perspectives for nano-biotechnology enabled protection and nutrition of plants

V Ghormade, MV Deshpande, KM Paknikar - Biotechnology advances, 2011 - Elsevier
Indiscriminate use of pesticides and fertilizers causes environmental pollution, emergence of
agricultural pests and pathogens, and loss of biodiversity. Nanotechnology, by virtue of …

Nanoparticulate material delivery to plants

R Nair, SH Varghese, BG Nair, T Maekawa, Y Yoshida… - Plant science, 2010 - Elsevier
The successful application of various nanoplatforms in medicine under in vitro conditions
has generated some interest in agri-nanotechnology. This technology holds the promise of …