Green Nanoparticles Synthesis Using Plants Extracts and Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2023) | Viewed by 26199
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Interests: antioxidant activity; bioactive compounds; medicinal plants; functional foods; biomolecules; nanobiotechnology
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Interests: antioxidant activity; medicinal plants; functional foods; plant stress; green synthesis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
“Nanotechnology is the application of science to control matter at the molecular level”. It is a promising technology applied in all areas of science. Nanoparticles have multifunctional properties and very interesting applications in various fields, such as medicine, nutrition, energy, agriculture and the environment. Nanoparticles are of great interest due to their extremely small size and large surface-to-volume ratio, which contribute to both chemical and physical differences in their properties (e.g., mechanical, biological and sterical properties, catalytic activity, thermal and electrical conductivity, optical absorption and melting point) compared to most materials with same chemical composition. The biogenic synthesis of monodispersed nanoparticles with specific sizes and shapes has challenged biomaterial science. Synthesizing metal nanoparticles using green technology (green synthesis methods) via microorganisms, plants, viruses, etc., has been extensively studied recently due to its recognition as a green and efficient way to exploit biological system as convenient nanofactories. The biological synthesis of nanoparticles is increasingly regarded as a rapid, ecofriendly and easy-to-scale-up technology. Biological nanoparticles were found to be more pharmacologically active than physico-chemically synthesized nanoparticles. Biosynthesized nanoparticles have various applications, especially in the field of biomedical research (for specific delivery of drugs, such as paclitaxel, methotrexate and doxorubicin; tumor detection; angiogenesis; genetic disease and genetic disorder diagnosis; photoimaging; and photothermal therapy.) These developments are aimed at enhancing the uptake and bioavailability of nano-sized nutrients and supplements and improving the taste, consistency, stability, texture and safety of food products, as well as the development of nano-delivery systems for bioactive compounds. Therefore, nanotechnology may provide an opportunity for researchers of plant science and other fields to develop new tools for synthesis of environmentally friendly and cost-effective nanoparticles for applications in various fields. This Special Issue will highlight the latest findings and developments in this field worldwide in the form of research, reviews and mini reviews on all aspects related to the future prospects of green synthesis of nanoparticles and their biomedical applications.
Dr. Jayanta Kumar Patra
Dr. Gitishree Das
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green nanoparticle synthesis
- plant-based nanoparticle synthesis
- biological synthesis of nanoparticles
- plant metabolites used in the synthesis of nanoparticles
- application of green nanotechnology in the agricultural field
- application of green-synthesized nanomaterials in biomedical fields
- application of green nanotechnology in the environment
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