Exploring the journey of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) toward biomedical applications

F Islam, S Shohag, MJ Uddin, MR Islam, MH Nafady… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
The field of nanotechnology is concerned with the creation and application of materials
having a nanoscale spatial dimensioning. Having a considerable surface area to volume …

An innovative outlook on utilization of agro waste in fabrication of functional nanoparticles for industrial and biological applications: A review

N Kaur - Talanta, 2024 - Elsevier
The burning of an agro waste residue causes air pollution, global warming and lethal effects.
To overcome these obstacles, the transformation of agro waste into nanoparticles (NPs) …

Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic activities of green sol-gel ZnO nanoparticles using Abelmoschus esculentus and Salvia officinalis: A comparative study …

Z Aalami, M Hoseinzadeh, PH Manesh, AH Aalami… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Background The development of green chemistry methods involving plant-based
nanoparticle synthesis presents an affordable and eco-friendly approach for wastewater …

Chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol-based nanocomposite films incorporated with L-Glu surface functionalized ZnO NPs: Physicochemical, photocatalytic, antimicrobial and …

K Kamanna, Y Amaregouda, M Kumar - … Nanotechnology, Monitoring & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Present work describes fabrication of active nanocomposite films (NCs) by incorporation of
functionalized ZnO NPs (2, 4, 6 and 8 wt%) onto blended polymers chitosan/polyvinyl …

Coconut husk: A sustainable solution for eco-friendly packaging applications

A Özkan Karabacak, Ö Süfer… - Environment, Development …, 2024 - Springer
This paper explores the use of coconut husk as an eco-friendly alternative for packaging. It
details the composition, extraction, and processing techniques of coconut husk …

Surface decoration of spherical Ag3PO4 with Ag embedded nano-cocoon BiPO4 nano-heterojunction photocatalyst with improved photodegradation of tetracycline …

RR Wary, D Brahma, SK Nikhil, RG Nair, P Kalita… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2023 - Elsevier
Significant research interest has been focused on the development of superior visible-active
photocatalysts. Herein, we have developed Ag hybrid pn junction of Ag 3 PO 4/BiPO 4 via …

[PDF][PDF] High-tech sustainable beauty: exploring nanotechnology for the development of cosmetics using plant and animal by-products

GBB Nhani, LD Di Filippo, GA de Paula… - Cosmetics, 2024 - researchgate.net
In a world increasingly focused on eco-conscious living, the cosmetic industry is actively
adopting nanotechnology to transform plant and animal by-products into high-value beauty …

Nanostructural Design of ZnO Using an Agro-Waste Extract for a Sustainable Process and Its Photocatalytic Activity

RR Wary, M Narzary, BB Brahma… - ACS Applied Bio …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The use of agro-waste extracts (AWEs) as a sustainable medium for developing cost-
effective and ecologically friendly nanomaterials has piqued the interest of current …

Rational construction of carbon-rich g-C3N4 wrapped over CePO4 nanorods: Oxygen vacancy mediated 1D/2D Z-scheme photocatalyst towards removal of congo red …

RR Wary, M Narzary, SK Nikhil, RG Nair… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2024 - Elsevier
The rational construction of Z-scheme photocatalysts is an effective way for separating
charge carriers and has gained great interest due to the potential to alleviate energy as well …

Facile synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using Nigella Sativa extract and its role as catalyst in production of bio-oil and degradation of methylene blue dye

H Jamil, M Faizan - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Abstract Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized using an environmentally
benign biogenic approach employing an extract of kernels of Nigella Sativa (kalonji). The …