[HTML][HTML] Metal-based nanoparticles as antimicrobial agents: an overview

E Sánchez-López, D Gomes, G Esteruelas, L Bonilla… - Nanomaterials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Metal-based nanoparticles have been extensively investigated for a set of biomedical
applications. According to the World Health Organization, in addition to their reduced size …

Nanoparticles and their antimicrobial properties against pathogens including bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses

A Khezerlou, M Alizadeh-Sani, M Azizi-Lalabadi… - Microbial …, 2018 - Elsevier
In recent year, propagation and resistance of pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, fungi
and virals) to common antimicrobial agents has led to serious health and food problems …

[HTML][HTML] Synthesis approach-dependent antiviral properties of silver nanoparticles and nanocomposites

J Jeevanandam, S Krishnan, YS Hii, S Pan… - Journal of nanostructure …, 2022 - Springer
Numerous viral infections are common among humans, and some can lead to death. Even
though conventional antiviral agents are beneficial in eliminating viral infections, they may …

Clay–polymer nanocomposites: Progress and challenges for use in sustainable water treatment

R Mukhopadhyay, D Bhaduri, B Sarkar… - Journal of hazardous …, 2020 - Elsevier
Contaminant removal from water involves various technologies among which adsorption is
considered to be simple, effective, economical, and sustainable. In recent years …

[HTML][HTML] Clay-polymer nanocomposites: Preparations and utilization for pollutants removal

A Amari, F Mohammed Alzahrani… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Nowadays, people over the world face severe water scarcity despite the presence of several
water sources. Adsorption is considered as the most efficient technique for the treatment of …

Green biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Curcuma longa tuber powder

K Shameli, MB Ahmad, A Zamanian… - International journal …, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Green synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles is a vastly developing area of research.
Metallic nanoparticles have received great attention from chemists, physicists, biologists …

Anti-bacterial activity of graphene oxide as a new weapon nanomaterial to combat multidrug-resistance bacteria

M Yousefi, M Dadashpour, M Hejazi… - Materials Science and …, 2017 - Elsevier
Antibiotic resistance in microbial pathogens has become a serious health problem in the
world. The increasing spread of hospital acquired infections especially in …

Clay–polymer nanocomposites (CPNs): Adsorbents of the future for water treatment

EI Unuabonah, A Taubert - Applied clay science, 2014 - Elsevier
Today's world is burdened with the need for potable water even with the numerous water
bodies that exist. Among several other techniques, adsorption has become widely used for …

Environment friendly green composites based on soy protein isolate–A review

RR Koshy, SK Mary, S Thomas, LA Pothan - Food Hydrocolloids, 2015 - Elsevier
As a result of the growing environmental awareness (eg, increased pollution, increasing
demand for biodegradable materials, material need for CO 2 neutrality and low greenhouse …

[HTML][HTML] Green Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Callicarpa maingayi Stem Bark Extraction

K Shameli, M Bin Ahmad, EA Jaffar Al-Mulla… - Molecules, 2012 - mdpi.com
Different biological methods are gaining recognition for the production of silver
nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) due to their multiple applications. The use of plants in the green …