Zinc oxide nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization, modification, and applications in food and agriculture

XQ Zhou, Z Hayat, DD Zhang, MY Li, S Hu, Q Wu… - Processes, 2023 - mdpi.com
Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have gained significant interest in the agricultural and
food industry as a means of killing or reducing the activity of microorganisms. The …

Current research on zinc oxide nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization, and biomedical applications

AK Mandal, S Katuwal, F Tettey, A Gupta, S Bhattarai… - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have piqued the curiosity of researchers all over the
world due to their extensive biological activity. They are less toxic and biodegradable with …

Synthesis of nanoparticles using microorganisms and their applications: a review

S Jadoun, NPS Chauhan, P Zarrintaj, M Barani… - Environmental …, 2022 - Springer
Nanoparticles synthesis under green conditions has been performed using natural
resources to diminish the use of toxic chemicals. For instance, microbial synthesis has …

Biogenic synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using mushroom fungus Cordyceps militaris: Characterization and mechanistic insights of therapeutic investigation

C Dias, M Ayyanar, S Amalraj, P Khanal… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2022 - Elsevier
The present research demonstrates the Cordyceps militaris (a medicinal mushroom)
mediated fabrication of zinc oxide nanoparticles (Cor-ZnONPs) and its therapeutic …

Recent advances in the synthesis, characterization and biomedical applications of zinc oxide nanoparticles

N Asif, M Amir, T Fatma - Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, 2023 - Springer
Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) have become the widely used metal oxide nanoparticles
and drawn the interest of global researchers due to their biocompatibility, low toxicity …

Facile green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles with potential synergistic activity with common antifungal agents against multidrug-resistant candidal strains

MT Yassin, AAF Mostafa, AA Al-Askar, FO Al-Otibi - Crystals, 2022 - mdpi.com
The high incidence of fungal resistance to antifungal drugs represents a global concern,
contributing to high levels of morbidity and mortality, especially among …

Antibiofilm and Antivirulence Activities of Gold and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized from Kimchi-Isolated Leuconostoc sp. Strain C2

MG Kang, F Khan, DM Jo, DK Oh, N Tabassum… - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
The rapid emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among bacterial pathogens results
in antimicrobial treatment failure and the high mortality rate associated with AMR. The …

Characterization and investigation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles prepared using leaves extract of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis

N Rani, S Rani, H Patel, S Yadav, M Saini… - Inorganic Chemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to the emergence of multidrug resistance, the occurrence of microbial infections has
increased by several times during the last decade. In addition, a significant challenge in …

Biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles using seed and bark extract of Azadirachta indica for antibacterial, photocatalytic and supercapacitor applications

M Saini, S Yadav, N Rani, A Mushtaq, S Rawat… - Materials Science and …, 2022 - Elsevier
We have reported biosynthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs: S3/B3) using an
aqueous extract of seeds and barks of Azadirachta indica for antibacterial, photocatalytic …

Ecotoxicological effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) on aquatic organisms: Current research and emerging trends

ER Bordin, WA Ramsdorf, LML Domingos… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The rapid advancement of nanotechnology has contributed to the development of several
products that are being released to the consumer market without careful analysis of their …