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91 articles for “plant extracts.”
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Investigation on the Viability and Performance of Justicia Carnea Plant Extracts Treated on Crude Oil Remediation in Loamy Soil
Abstract: This study was carried out to investigate the viability and the performance of Justicia carnea plant extracts treated with direct sunlight and the absence of sunlight on the bioremediation process of crude oil contaminated loamy soils sample obtained from the Otari community in Abua Local Government Area of Rivers State of Nigeria. Total petroleum hydrocarbon degraded, total microbial count, pH, amount of nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium, soil total organic carbon, …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Comparative efficacy of insecticides and plant extracts to manage Bemisia tabaci (Genn.) and tomato leaf curl virus disease
Abstract: Tomato (Lycopersiconesculentum) is most important vegetable crop of Pakistan. It is attacked by many biotic and abiotic diseases. Among the viral disease tomato leaf curl virus disease (TLCVD) is most important disease that causes heavy yield losses. Under natural field conditions, TLCVD is transmitted by Bemisia tabaci. Comparative efficacy of insecticides and plant extracts to manage Bemisia tabaci (Genn.) and tomato leaf curl virus disease was studied under natural field …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Nanoparticles: Advancing Green Methods Using Plant Extracts
Abstract: Nanotechnology, focusing on materials sized 1-100 nm, has garnered significant interest for its applications in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and electronic devices. Nanomaterials, due to their unique properties, are pivotal in the development of advanced technologies such as drug delivery systems and nano-devices. Conventional nanoparticle synthesis methods, including sol-gel, chemical precipitation, microwave, and chemical vapor deposition, often involve hazardous chemicals, posing environmental risks. Therefore, there is a crucial demand for environmentally friendly …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 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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Plant Extracts Volume Effects on the Corrosion of MCS Metal Sample using Water-Based as an Inhibitor
Abstract: The effect of water-based extracts of two different samples was examine with respect to volume on the characteristics of MCS metal corrosion inhibition. This research revealed that volume of extracts is a controlling factor in terms of metal corrosion inhibition as demonstrated by the two different water-based extracts investigated. Increase in the inhibiting substance (water-based extract) in terms of volume resulted to decrease in the rate of corrosion of the …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Plant Extract
Abstract: In recent years, research in nanotechnology deals with the development of environmental-friendly processes for the synthesis of stable nanoparticles, possessing well-defined shapes, and controlled narrow sizes. Additionally, due to a vast demand for precious metals (like silver) in the fields such as electronics and catalysis, recovery of silver from both primary and secondary sources is of most significance. Biological recovery of precious metals with the formation of their nanoparticles is …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Synthesis of Nanoparticles from Plant Extract
Abstract: Green nanoparticle manufacturing has several applications in the environmental and medical fields. Green synthesis, in particular, aims to decrease the usage of harmful chemicals. The use of biological components like plants, for example, is generally thought to be safe. Plants also contain reducing and capping agents. This chapter covers the fundamentals of green chemistry as well as a review of plant-mediated nanoparticle synthesis and current applications. Nanoparticles include gold, silver, …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–9 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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Imminent Bioperspectives of Aromatic Plant Leaf Extracts from Cinnamomum tamala and its Biopesticidal Potential against Tribolium castaneum (Herbst.)
Abstract: present research work concluded that when the C. tamala leaf extract of five various solvents revealed that acetone extract possessed potential biopesticidal efficiency because it contains the cinnamaldehyde and linalool like compounds present in the same extract. Totally eleven compounds are elucidated from the leaf (acetone extract) through a GCMS analysis. It was almost conformed that these two aldehyde and aromatic carboxylic acid groups were presented in the acetone extract …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 31–43 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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Experimental-based Study of Justicia carnea and Moringa oleifera Extract on Crude oil Remediation of Contaminated Loamy Soil
Abstract: This study was carried out to investigate the comparison of the performance of Justicia carnea and Moringa oleifera plants extract treated with direct sunlight and the absence of sunlight on the bioremediation process of crude oil contaminated loamy soil. Total petroleum hydrocarbon degraded,total microbial count, pH, amount of nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium, soil total organic carbon, total soil organic matter were examined. Twenty one (21) batch reactors were used for …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 7–23 Read article
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In-Vitro and In-Vivo Anti-Adipogenecity Activity of Two Plants using Rat Models
Abstract: This study examines how extracts of plant affect the dyslipidaemic state of fatty acid induced rats. Eight days following induction for differentiation with C-DMEM and simultaneously tested with the extracts of plant (day 8), our study found significantly reduced (p < 0.05) intracellular lipid accumulations in white muscle cells in the rats. This compared positively against the smaller reduction in accumulation found in the standard drug streptozotosin (STZ). This suppressing …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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Extraction, Characterization and Tissue Culture of Plant Derived Indigo From Indigofera tinctoria-Preliminary Studies
Abstract: Indigo is the most preferable of all natural dyes for its high demand worldwide because of the blue denim. Natural Indigo dye is eco friendly, non carcinogenic and do not pose hazard to the environment as compared to synthetic dyes. Although a growing demand for naturally derived indigo dye exists, with increased use of synthetic dyes the plant species is now on the verge of being endangered. Plant tissue culture …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 53–58 Read article
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Pteridophytes as a Source of Traditional Medicine and Environmental Remediation: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: The Himalayas, one of the worlds’ most important biodiversity hotspots, contribute substantially to the vegetational resources of the Indian subcontinent, with the Garhwal Himalaya standing out for its rich and diverse flora. Among the plant species in this region, pteridophytes, particularly ferns, hold notable economic and medicinal value. These plants have long been integral to traditional medicine systems, such as Ayurveda, and their therapeutic properties have been passed down through …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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Studies on Extraction and Purification of Rutin from Ethanolic Extract of Manilkara zapota leaves
Abstract: Manilkara zapota (sapodilla) is belongs to sapotaceae family. This plant contains various nutrition values. The fruit of sapota is rich with many antioxidants, the leaf of this beneficial plant is also very useful, which helps in improving the condition of digestive tract by prevention of disease like gastritis,enteritis. As sapota is also rich with vitamin C and antioxidants which also boosts immunnity of the body and lowers the risk of …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 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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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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Studies on Extraction of Bioflavonoids from Leaves of Plumeria rubra
Abstract: Plumeria rubra, a tropical flowering plant from the Apocynaceae family, holds notable aesthetic and traditional significance. It is frequently grown in tropical areas as an ornamental shrub or small tree, reaching up to six meters in height. Renowned for its visual appeal, it is especially valued in the creation of leis and other floral arrangements. Although the plant’s sap is toxic, it is recognized for its medicinal and aromatic potential. …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Green Chemistry Approach for the Preparation of Silver Nanoparticles: A Review
Abstract: The word "nanoparticles" refers to particles within a size range of 10 and 100 nm. Nanotechnology is the topic that is growing the fastest because of its applications in science and technology to produce new at the nanoscale range. Silver is the metal of first preference among the various noble metals. The production of silver nanoparticles can be achieved by different methods such as: chemical method, biological method, green synthesis. …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 30–39 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