Green synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles from plant extracts and their possible applications as antimicrobial agents in the agricultural area

L Castillo-Henríquez, K Alfaro-Aguilar… - Nanomaterials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Currently, metal nanoparticles have varied uses for different medical, pharmaceutical, and
agricultural applications. Nanobiotechnology, combined with green chemistry, has great …

Nanotechnology-based controlled release of sustainable fertilizers. A review

B Beig, MBK Niazi, F Sher, Z Jahan, US Malik… - Environmental …, 2022 - Springer
The rising population is increasing food demand, yet actual crop production is limited by the
poor efficiency of classical fertilizers. In particular, only about 40–60% of fertilizer nitrogen …

How does environmental knowledge translate into pro-environmental behaviors?: The mediating role of environmental attitudes and behavioral intentions

P Liu, M Teng, C Han - Science of the total environment, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper explores how general environmental knowledge shapes environmental attitudes,
behavioral intentions, and pro-environmental behaviors in relation to the surrounding …

Green copper oxide nanoparticles for lead, nickel, and cadmium removal from contaminated water

AED Mahmoud, KM Al-Qahtani, SO Alflaij… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
Environmentally friendly copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) were prepared with a green
synthesis route without using hazardous chemicals. Hence, the extracts of mint leaves and …

Bioinspired nanomodification strategies: moving from chemical-based agrosystems to sustainable agriculture

L Xu, Z Zhu, DW Sun - ACS nano, 2021 - ACS Publications
Agrochemicals have supported the development of the agricultural economy and national
population over the past century. However, excessive applications of agrochemicals pose …

One-dimensional metal nanostructures: from colloidal syntheses to applications

D Huo, MJ Kim, Z Lyu, Y Shi, BJ Wiley, Y Xia - Chemical reviews, 2019 - ACS Publications
This Review offers a comprehensive review of the colloidal synthesis, mechanistic
understanding, physicochemical properties, and applications of one-dimensional (1D) metal …

A comprehensive review on green nanomaterials using biological systems: Recent perception and their future applications

RG Saratale, I Karuppusamy, GD Saratale… - Colloids and Surfaces B …, 2018 - Elsevier
Over the last few years, nanotechnology is increasingly developing in scientific sector, which
has attracted a great deal of interest because of its abundant applications in almost all the …

Nanomaterials for the adsorptive treatment of Hg (II) ions from water

K Vikrant, KH Kim - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2019 - Elsevier
The prolific growth of modern industrial practices has been accompanied by the extensive
release of effluents rich in toxic byproducts (eg, mercury). Therefore, the abatement of such …

Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using Gelidium amansii and its antimicrobial property against various pathogenic bacteria

A Pugazhendhi, D Prabakar, JM Jacob… - Microbial …, 2018 - Elsevier
Microfouling is evolving at a fast rate causing augmented mortality rates and damage
worldwide. Until now, several remedial measures have been exploited to overcome …

Green synthesis of iron-based nanomaterials for environmental remediation: A review

OP Bolade, AB Williams, NU Benson - … Nanotechnology, Monitoring & …, 2020 - Elsevier
The ever-increasing importance of green-based iron nanoparticles within the last decade
and their environmental applications is a compelling reason to probe novel routes for their …