An overview of the algae-mediated biosynthesis of nanoparticles and their biomedical applications

R Chaudhary, K Nawaz, AK Khan, C Hano, BH Abbasi… - Biomolecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Algae have long been exploited commercially and industrially as food, feed, additives,
cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and fertilizer, but now the trend is shifting towards the algae …

Algae-based metallic nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization and applications

P Khanna, A Kaur, D Goyal - Journal of microbiological methods, 2019 - Elsevier
Nanomaterials (NMs) tailored via conventional physicochemical routes play havoc with the
environment that has led to the evolution of competent green routes for the actualization of a …

A review on the biosynthesis of metallic nanoparticles (gold and silver) using bio-components of microalgae: Formation mechanism and applications

PD Shankar, S Shobana, I Karuppusamy… - Enzyme and Microbial …, 2016 - Elsevier
The synthesis of nanoparticles (NP) using algae has been underexploited and even
unexplored. In recent times, there are few reports on the synthesis of NP using algae, which …

Ulvan as novel reducing and stabilizing agent from renewable algal biomass: Application to green synthesis of silver nanoparticles

A Massironi, A Morelli, L Grassi, D Puppi… - Carbohydrate …, 2019 - Elsevier
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been intensively investigated in virtue of their optical and
antimicrobial properties, although their applications have been limited due to inherent …

Green Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Using Protein Fractions from an Aqueous Extract of Brown Algae Macrocystis pyrifera

K Araya-Castro, TC Chao, B Durán-Vinet, C Cisternas… - Processes, 2020 - mdpi.com
Amongst different living organisms studied as potential candidates for the green synthesis of
copper nanoparticles, algal biomass is presented as a novel and easy-to-handle method …

New Insight on the Cytoprotective/Antioxidant Pathway Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 Modulation by Ulva intestinalis Extract and Its Selenium Nanoparticles in Rats with …

M Almukainzi, TA El-Masry, H Selim, A Saleh… - Marine Drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Currently, there is growing interest in exploring natural bioactive compounds with anti-
inflammatory potential to overcome the side effects associated with the well-known synthetic …

Synthesis, characterization and biological potential of silver nanoparticles using Enteromorpha prolifera algal extract

A Kingslin, K Kalimuthu, ML Kiruthika, AS Khalifa… - Applied …, 2023 - Springer
Aqueous extract of seaweed Enteromorpha prolifera was used to synthesize Silver
Nanoparticles (AgNPs). The reaction mixture turns brown when AgNPs are formed in it. UV …

Seaweed bioactive compounds: Promising and safe inputs for the green synthesis of metal nanoparticles in the food industry

L Cassani, NE Marcovich… - Critical Reviews in Food …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Scientific research on developing and characterizing eco-friendly metal nanoparticles (NPs)
is an active area experiencing currently a systematic and continuous growth. A variety of …

[PDF][PDF] Green synthesis of silver nanoparticle and its antibacterial activity

CT Handoko, A Huda, MD Bustan, B Yudono… - Rasayan J …, 2017 - researchgate.net
Silver nanoparticle (Ag-np) was successfully synthesized by using the simple green
chemistry method. Its antibacterial activity was studied against Staphylococcus aureus and …

Evaluation of algal active compounds as potent antibiofilm agent

M Nag, D Lahiri, A Dey, T Sarkar… - Journal of Basic …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Biofilm is the syntrophic association of microbial colonies that remain adhered to the biotic
and abiotic surfaces with the help of self‐secreted polymeric substances also termed …