Nanoparticles in drug delivery: From history to therapeutic applications

O Afzal, ASA Altamimi, MS Nadeem, SI Alzarea… - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Current research into the role of engineered nanoparticles in drug delivery systems (DDSs)
for medical purposes has developed numerous fascinating nanocarriers. This paper reviews …

Nanoparticles for pest control: current status and future perspectives

CG Athanassiou, NG Kavallieratos, G Benelli… - Journal of Pest …, 2018 - Springer
In the current paper, we reviewed the use of nanoparticles (NPs) in crop protection,
emphasizing the control of pests in the agricultural and urban environment. At the same …

Plant-mediated biosynthesis of nanoparticles as an emerging tool against mosquitoes of medical and veterinary importance: a review

G Benelli - Parasitology research, 2016 - Springer
Abstract Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are a key threat for millions of people worldwide,
since they act as vectors for devastating parasites and pathogens. Mosquito young instars …

Antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles (biosynthesis): A short review on recent advances

CGA Das, VG Kumar, TS Dhas, V Karthick… - Biocatalysis and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Silver is a potent antimicrobial agent which is used in the form of nanomaterial or as metal
salts for antimicrobial applications. Antimicrobial agents have a major role in water …

Antimicrobial activity of biogenic silver nanoparticles, and silver chloride nanoparticles: an overview and comments

N Durán, G Nakazato, AB Seabra - Applied microbiology and …, 2016 - Springer
The antimicrobial impact of biogenic-synthesized silver-based nanoparticles has been the
focus of increasing interest. As the antimicrobial activity of nanoparticles is highly dependent …

Green micro-and nanoemulsions for managing parasites, vectors and pests

L Pavoni, R Pavela, M Cespi, G Bonacucina, F Maggi… - Nanomaterials, 2019 - mdpi.com
The management of parasites, insect pests and vectors requests development of novel,
effective and eco-friendly tools. The development of resistance towards many drugs and …

Mosquitocidal and antibacterial activity of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles from Aloe vera extracts: towards an effective tool against the malaria vector …

D Dinesh, K Murugan, P Madhiyazhagan… - Parasitology …, 2015 - Springer
Mosquitoes represent an important threat for lives of millions of people worldwide, acting as
vectors for devastating pathogens, such as malaria, yellow fever, dengue, and West Nile. In …

Mosquito-borne diseases and their control strategies: an overview focused on green synthesized plant-based metallic nanoparticles

H Onen, MM Luzala, S Kigozi, RM Sikumbili… - Insects, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Mosquitoes are the carrier of pathogens that cause common human
diseases such as malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, yellow fever, Zika, and West Nile. The use …

Characterization and biotoxicity of Hypnea musciformis-synthesized silver nanoparticles as potential eco-friendly control tool against Aedes aegypti and Plutella …

M Roni, K Murugan, C Panneerselvam… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2015 - Elsevier
Two of the most important challenges facing humanity in the 21st century comprise food
production and disease control. Eco-friendly control tools against mosquito vectors and …

Fungi as an efficient mycosystem for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles: progress and key aspects of research

A Yadav, K Kon, G Kratosova, N Duran, AP Ingle… - Biotechnology …, 2015 - Springer
Nanotechnology is an emerging cutting-edge technology, which involves interdisciplinary
subjects, such as physics, chemistry, biology, material science and medicine. Different …