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Trending Aspects of Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Biomedical Applications: A Review
Abstract: For the past few decades, researchers have been fascinated by nanotechnology and nanoparticles due to their unique physico-chemical characteristics, such as increased surface area, reduced size, and improved reactivity, making them useful for various industrial, scientific, and medicinal applications. Silver nanoparticles are widely used, particularly in the biomedical sciences, since they are less toxic than other metal nanoparticles, meaning that they do not harm healthy human or host cells. They …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–27 Read article
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A Study on Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles of Zinc Oxide using Algae and Plant Extract
Abstract: Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles is increasing trend worldwide. In green synthesis, metal oxide nanoparticles are synthesised through any plant extract or any bacterial, fungal or microalgal source. Synthesis of zinc-oxide nanoparticles have been studied by using algae and other biological extracts. In green synthesis usually use of synthetic chemicals is avoided and naturally abundant compounds like ascorbic acid or citric acid act as reducing agent which reduces metal salts …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Nanoparticles using Urtica dioica Plant Leaf Extract
Abstract: The green synthesis of nanoparticles by biological systems, particularly plant extracts, has become an emerging area of nanotechnologies. Nano materials have wide range application in various fields such as electronics, optics, material science and bio medical science due to their size and morphology. Zinc oxide is a versatile semiconductors material and has attractive properties like wideband gap (3.2eV) large exciton biding energy, high stability and environmental friendly material. The synthesis …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 44–57 Read article
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Nanomaterials via Green Synthesis: Insights into Biocompatibility and Biotechnological Applications
Abstract: This review critically examines recent advances in the green synthesis of nanomaterials (NMs) and their diverse biological applications, with a focus on antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. The reviewed studies evaluated key characteristics of green-synthesized NMs, including their size, shape, and concentrations, as assessed in both in vitro and in vivo biological models. Compared to traditional chemical methods, green synthesis demonstrated superior efficacy, enhanced biocompatibility, and reduced toxicity. For …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Green synthesis of copper nanoparticles using methanol extract of Passiflora foetida and its drug delivery applications
Abstract: The present study outlines a green synthetic approach on copper nanoparticles by mixing the copper salt solution with a methanol extract of leaves of Passiflora foetida. The plant extract play as a reducing agent for copper ions in copper solution into copper nanoparticles providing a safer process. The plant extract contains numerous secondary metabolites involving in the reduction of copper ions into forming nanoparticles. The spectroscopic analysis of green synthesized …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 31–52 Read article
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Zirconium tetrachloride catalyzed one-pot highly efficient green synthesis of functionalized piperidines under visible light
Abstract: AbstractHighly efficient multicomponent one-pot green synthesis of a series of pharmaceutically interesting functionalized piperidine derivatives has been developed based on a low-cost and eco-friendly zirconium tetrachloride catalyst via tandem reactions of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds, aromatic aldehydes, and various amines in ethanol under visible light. High atom-economy, high yields, less reaction times, eco-friendly, and mild reaction conditions are some of the important features of this protocol.Key words: ZrCl4, piperidines, multi-component reactions, visible …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 36–43 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Trapa bispinosa Fruit Extract: Characterization and Promising Antimicrobial Activity Against Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens
Abstract: Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) are widely recognized for their applications in medicine, electronics, and environmental remediation. This study presents a new green synthesis method for Ag NPs using Trapa bispinosa fruit extract as a natural reducing agent and stabilizing agent. Characterization of the synthesized Ag NPs through X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed a crystalline structure consistent with the face-centered cubic (fcc) arrangement, with peaks at (111), (200), (220), (311), and (222), …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 38–46 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Nano Composite based on Agro-Industrial waste and removal of pollutants from Waste Water
Abstract: India’s economy is largely dependent on Agriculture. A lot of agricultural waste is generated and most of the waste is burnt by the farmers in India, due to which economy is lost as well as environmental problem is created.In this study an effort has been made on green synthesis of nano-composites using agricultural waste like bagasee,rice husk and industrial waste like flyash material. Nano-technology is is being used in almost …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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Extracellular One Pot Green Synthesis of Palladium Nanoparticles
Abstract: Extracellular in-situ synthesis of metal nanoparticles using extracts of plants like Azadirachta indica (Neem), and Zingiber officinale (Ginger) has been successfully carried out earlier. In this study, we have developed a novel method to synthesize Palladium nanoparticles by the process of bio-chemical reaction between Palladium salt solution with seed extract of Coriandrum sativum without using any surfactant or external energy. By this method, physiologically stable, bio-compatible Pd nanoparticles (NPs) were …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Nickel(II) and Zinc(II) Complexes of Bis(Imine) Schiff base Derived from o-vanilline and m-phenylenediamine.
Abstract: The synthesis of Schiff base ligand derived from aromatic aldehyde (o-vanillin) and m-phenylenediamine via liquid-assisted mechanochemical synthesis (LAG) in the presence of small amount of dimethylformamide were reported. The Schiff base complexes of Ni(II) and Zn(II) were also synthesized mechanochemically and characterized using infra-red spectroscopy, thermogrametric analysis, energy dispersive x-ray analysis, powder x-ray diffraction, UV-Visible analysis, conductivity measurement, magnetic susceptibility measurement and CHN, micro-analysis. Infrared spectral study indicated a strong …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 31–43 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Leaf Extract of Calpurnia Aurea and Evaluation of its Antibacterial Activity
Abstract: Synthesis of nanoparticles using plant extracts is an emerging as a new and effective method that avoids the involvement of toxic chemicals. In this study AgNPs synthesized using Calpurnia aurea leaf extracts were evaluated for their antibacterial activity. The green synthesized AgNPs were characterized using analytical instruments like UV–visible, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR). The UV-Vis spectra shows surface Plasmon resonance peak present at 429 nm. The …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Green Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Studies of Ni(II) and Cu(II) Schiff Base Complexes
Abstract: Solvent-assisted mechanochemical reaction was used to synthesize new transition metal complexes of Ni(II) and Cu(II) with Schiff base ligand (H2L) obtained from condensation of 2-hydroxy-1- napthaldehyde with 2 aminobenzimidazole. Melting point/decomposition temperature, solubility test, FT-IR, powder x-ray analysis, conductivity measurement, magnetic susceptibility, elemental microanalysis, and UV/VIS spectral investigations were used to characterize the Schiff base and complexes. The complexes are of varied colours and have sharp melting points, and they …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Aqueous Leaf Extract of Artabotrys odoratissimus R.Br.
Abstract: In the present study silver nanoparticles were synthesized using the aqueous leaf extract of Artabotrys odoratissimus R.Br. as the reducing agent. The formation of silver nanoparticles was confirmed by colour change from light yellow to dark brownish red, UV-Visible Spectroscopy, FTIR, X-Ray Diffraction Method (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray microanalysis spectroscopy (EDS). The nanoparticles showed an absorbance at 475.5nm on UV-Visible spectroscopy. Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR) …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles and Their Use as Nano Minerals in Poultry Nutrition
Abstract: Nanoparticles have become a part and parcel of our daily life in our food, refrigerators, cosmetics etc. However, in poultry production, the use of nanoparticles is still in their benign stage. Nano minerals have various implications in poultry production ranging from growth promotion, antioxidant activity, antimicrobial activity and reduced environmental pollution. The risks associated with nanoparticle handling, consumption and disposal are yet to be researched and a regulatory body is …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Green synthesis of Copper nanoparticles using Ctenolepis garcini (Burm.f.) C.B Clarke.
Abstract: Copper nanoparticles, due to the excellent physical and chemical properties and low cost of preparation, have been of great interest in wide applications as heat transfer systems, antimicrobial materials, super strong materials, sensors and catalysts. The present study is a novel biological approach for the formation of copper nanoparticles using Ctenolepis garcinii (Burm.f.) C.B Clarke. Copper nitrate was made to reduce with aqueous solution of plant extract. UV-Visible spectrum showed …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Green approach for the synthesis of Titanium dioxide nano particles and their characterization
Abstract: The ecofriendly and sustainable method of green synthesis of nanoparticles gained a lot of popularity these days. Azadirachta indica (neem) leaves are used in this study to identify the eco friendly synthesis of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO 2 NPs). TiO 2 NPs can be easily and sustainably synthesized from titanium precursors using neem leaves having bioactive compounds. Green production of TiO 2 NPs is facilitated by the stabilizing and capping …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 50–58 Read article
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Electrification of the Chemical Industry: A Next-Generation Approach to Sustainable Chemical Synthesis and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
Abstract: The imperative to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and transition to sustainable energy sources is driving a paradigm shift in the chemical industry. Electrification, leveraging renewable energy sources, emerges as a next-generation approach to transform traditional chemical synthesis routes, often reliant on fossil fuels and energy-intensive processes. This review explores the burgeoning field of electrified chemical synthesis, focusing on key examples – electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR), electrochemical ammonia (NH3) synthesis, …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 104–115 Read article
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Revolutionizing Nanoparticle’s Synthesis Through Green Chemistry: A Brief Review
Abstract: Abstract Nanotechnology has experienced remarkable strides in response to the pressing need for environmentally friendly synthesis routes, with a paramount focus on minimizing deleterious by-products. This paradigm shift has galvanized researchers to delve into green biotechnology alternatives, harnessing the potential of plant extracts to reduce metal ions efficiently and yield green nanoparticles. These resultant nanoparticles not only showcase significant potential as antimicrobial agents but also hold profound implications for advancements …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 26–37 Read article
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Magnetic and radioactive nanoparticles for improved CGT and theranostics application
Abstract: Nanoparticles based therapeutic and theranostics technique is becoming an active area of research in nanomedicine. Nanomedicine as a major application of nanotechnology enables efficient diagnosis procedures, imaging system, therapeutic techniques, and drug delivery system. This research presents an overview of methods that enable integrating both diagnosis and therapeutic techniques which increase efficacy and reduce time. Hence, we look forward on the power of such theranostics techniques which involves the use …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Synthesis of Zinc Nanoparticles drenched cleanser using green principles and study on its antibacterial activity
Abstract: Bauhinia variegata is explored for its potential in the green synthesis of ZnO NPs, benefiting from its rich phytochemical profile including flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids, and glycosides.The plant’s extracts serve as effective reducing and capping agents in nanoparticle synthesis, contributing to biocompatibility and environmental safety. ZnO nanoparticles synthesized via green approaches have demonstrated significant antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti- inflammatory activities, making them suitable for applications in healthcare, particularly in antimicrobial soaps …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article