Synthesis of silver nanoparticles: from conventional to 'modern'methods—a review

NPU Nguyen, NT Dang, L Doan, TTH Nguyen - Processes, 2023 - mdpi.com
Silver nanoparticles, also known as AgNPs, have been extensively researched due to their
one-of-a-kind characteristics, including their optical, antibacterial, and electrical capabilities …

Advances in preparation, biomedical, and pharmaceutical applications of chitosan-based gold, silver, and magnetic nanoparticles: a review

M Jiang, RH Althomali, SA Ansari, EAM Saleh… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
During the last decades, the ever-increasing incidence of various diseases, like cancer, has
led to a high rate of death worldwide. On the other hand, conventional modalities (such as …

Chitosan-based nano systems for natural antioxidants in breast cancer therapy

Y Herdiana, P Husni, S Nurhasanah, S Shamsuddin… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Breast cancer is a major cause of death globally, accounting for around 13% of all deaths.
Chemotherapy, the common treatment for cancer, can have side effects that lead to the …

Eco-friendly chitosan-based nanostructures in diabetes mellitus therapy: Promising bioplatforms with versatile therapeutic perspectives

A Taheriazam, M Entezari, ZM Firouz… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nature-derived polymers, or biopolymers, are among the most employed materials for the
development of nanocarriers. Chitosan (CS) is derived from the acetylation of chitin, and this …

Bioactive ZnO Nanoparticles: Biosynthesis, Characterization and Potential Antimicrobial Applications

MA Huq, MAI Apu, M Ashrafudoulla, MM Rahman… - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) have gained tremendous
attention because of their safe and non-toxic nature and distinctive biomedical applications …

Biopolymer-based composite hydrogels embedding small silver nanoparticles for advanced antimicrobial applications: experimental and theoretical insights

MA Rojas, J Amalraj, LS Santos - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this work, we report a two-step methodology for the synthesis of small silver nanoparticles
embedded into hydrogels based on chitosan (CS) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of chitosan salt properties in the production of AgNPs materials with antibacterial activity

I Aranaz, F Navarro-García, M Morri, N Acosta… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, water-soluble chitosan salts (chitosan amine sulfopropyl salts) were prepared
from chitosan samples with different molecular weights and deacetylation degrees. These …

Enhancing biodegradable smart food packaging: Fungal-synthesized nanoparticles for stabilizing biopolymers

MR Rami, S Forouzandehdel, F Aalizadeh - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
The increasing global concern over environmental plastic waste has propelled the progress
of biodegradable supplies for food packaging. Biopolymer-based packaging is undergoing …

Bactericidal Activity of Silver-Doped Chitosan Coatings via Electrophoretic Deposition on Ti6Al4V Additively Manufactured Substrates

A Ghalayani Esfahani, M Sartori, C Bregoli, J Fiocchi… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Prosthetic reconstruction can serve as a feasible alternative, delivering both functional and
aesthetic benefits to individuals with hand and finger injuries, frequent causes of emergency …

[HTML][HTML] Green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles from Nigella sativa L seeds and It's against human pathogenic bacteria and fungi

J Ferdous, A Al Manun, MM Rahman, R Rana, N Huda… - The Microbe, 2024 - Elsevier
The green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (SNPs) is the most economical, rapid, facile, and
eco-friendly technique. In this study, pathogenic bacteria from human stool were identified …