Functionalized ZnO-Based Nanocomposites for Diverse Biological Applications: Current Trends and Future Perspectives

IA Vagena, MA Gatou, G Theocharous, P Pantelis… - Nanomaterials, 2024 - mdpi.com
The wide array of structures and characteristics found in ZnO-based nanostructures offers
them a versatile range of uses. Over the past decade, significant attention has been drawn to …

Nanoparticles for microbial control in water: mechanisms, applications, and ecological implications

DB Olawade, OZ Wada, O Fapohunda… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Waterborne microbial contamination poses significant threats to public health and
environmental sustainability. Traditional water treatment methods, while effective to a certain …

Sargassum natans I Algae: An Alternative for a Greener Approach for the Synthesis of ZnO Nanostructures with Biological and Environmental Applications

JL López-Miranda, F Mares-Briones, GA Molina… - Marine Drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this work, the influence of the Sargassum natans I alga extract on the morphological
characteristics of synthesized ZnO nanostructures, with potential biological and …

New eco-friendly and low-energy synthesis to produce ZnO nanoparticles for real-world scale applications

G Taglieri, V Daniele, V Maurizio, G Merlin, C Siligardi… - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper presents an original and sustainable method for producing ZnO nanoparticles
(NPs) in response to global challenges (low energy requirements, low environmental …

Synthesis and Characterization of Parthenium hysterophorus‐Mediated ZnO Nanoparticles for Methylene Blue Dye Degradation

D Nzilu, E Madivoli, D Makhanu, S Wanakai… - Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Herein, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were synthesized using Parthenium
hysterophorus whole plant aqueous extract as reducing and capping agents. The …

Salvia coccinea Buc'hoz ex Etl. Leaf extract mediated synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles: Assessment of antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer activity

D Kirubakaran, K Selvam, G Bagyalakshmi… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2024 - Elsevier
Salvia coccinea, a plant known for its medicinal properties, has been extensively utilized in
biomedicine. In a recent study, green synthesizing of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) …

Nanomaterials for sustainable remediation: efficient removal of Rhodamine B and lead using greenly synthesized novel mesoporous ZnO@ CTAB nanocomposite

A Sharma, S Mona, P Sharma - Environmental Monitoring and …, 2024 - Springer
This study explores the dual applications of a greenly synthesized ZnO@ CTAB
nanocomposite for the efficient remediation of Rhodamine B (RhB) and lead (Pb). The …

Modification of graphene-based nanomaterials with gamma irradiation as an eco-friendly approach for diverse applications: A review

NE Zikalala, S Azizi, FT Thema, KJ Cloete… - FlatChem, 2024 - Elsevier
Graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNMs) are versatile due to their large surface area, great
mechanical, chemical strength, and excellent electrical properties. The versatility of …

[HTML][HTML] Antibacterial and cytotoxicity activity of green synthesized silver nanoparticles using aqueous extract of naartjie (Citrus unshiu) fruit peels

L Mafhala, N Khumalo, NE Zikalala, S Azizi… - Emerging …, 2024 - Elsevier
The application of plant extracts in the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has
attracted significant attention owing to their eco-friendliness and cost-effective features …

Recent advances and challenges of the green ZnO-based composites biosynthesized using plant extracts for water treatment

NTT Nguyen, TTT Nguyen, DTC Nguyen… - … Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
Recently, there has been a notable rise in the prevalence of persistent pollutants in the
environment, posing a significant hazard due to their toxicity and enduring nature …