Green metallic nanoparticles: biosynthesis to applications

H Chopra, S Bibi, I Singh, MM Hasan… - … in Bioengineering and …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Current advancements in nanotechnology and nanoscience have resulted in new
nanomaterials, which may pose health and environmental risks. Furthermore, several …

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles with algae and the importance of capping agents in the process

D Chugh, VS Viswamalya, B Das - Journal of Genetic Engineering and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Nanoparticle synthesis is a very interesting area of research currently due to the
wide applications of nanoparticles. The nanoparticles have a diameter ranging between 1 …

Biogenesis of metal nanoparticles and their pharmacological applications: present status and application prospects

P Khandel, RK Yadaw, DK Soni, L Kanwar… - Journal of Nanostructure …, 2018 - Springer
Green chemistry approaches for the synthesis of metallic nanoparticles have become a new
and promising field of research in recent years. Synthesis of metal nanoparticles [like gold …

An overview of the role of nanoparticles in sustainable agriculture

A Hazarika, M Yadav, DK Yadav, HS Yadav - Biocatalysis and Agricultural …, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of different chemical fertilizers, pesticides and, other agrochemicals products for
increasing crop yield have adverse effect on biodiversity, soil fertility, and in turn on the …

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 …

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 …

Unveiling antimicrobial and insecticidal activities of biosynthesized selenium nanoparticles using prickly pear peel waste

AH Hashem, TA Selim, MH Alruhaili, S Selim… - Journal of Functional …, 2022 - mdpi.com
In the current study, prickly pear peel waste (PPPW) extract was used for the biosynthesis of
selenium nanoparticles through a green and eco-friendly method for the first time. The …

Mode of action of nanoparticles against insects

G Benelli - Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2018 - Springer
The employment of nanoparticles obtained through various synthesis routes as novel
pesticides recently attracted high research attention. An impressive number of studies have …

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 …

Nanosilver: new ageless and versatile biomedical therapeutic scaffold

S Ullah Khan, TA Saleh, A Wahab… - International journal …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Silver nanotechnology has received tremendous attention in recent years, owing to its wide
range of applications in various fields and its intrinsic therapeutic properties. In this review …