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 …

[HTML][HTML] Synthesis, photocatalytic degradation and antibacterial properties of selenium or silver doped zinc oxide nanoparticles: A detailed review

IH Ifijen, M Maliki, B Anegbe - OpenNano, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have been the subject of extensive research
due to their peculiar physical and chemical properties. Numerous studies have used their …

Synthesis and antimicrobial applications of ZnO nanostructures: a review

M Izzi, MC Sportelli, L Torsi, RA Picca… - ACS Applied Nano …, 2023 - ACS Publications
ZnO nanostructures (ZnO NSs) are able to provide significant antimicrobial activity, ensuring
high biocompatibility, good chemical stability, and low toxicity. Such versatility has led to …

Multifunctional coatings on implant materials—A systematic review of the current scenario

V Vishwakarma, GS Kaliaraj, KK Amirtharaj Mosas - Coatings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The challenges and demands of implant materials are changing as a result of the substantial
expansion in the global population. Suitable implants are required for aged people, physical …

ZnO based 0–3D diverse nano-architectures, films and coatings for biomedical applications

SBN Krishna, J Jakmunee, YK Mishra… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Thin-film nano-architecting is a promising approach that controls the properties of nanoscale
surfaces to increase their interdisciplinary applications in a variety of fields. In this context …

Engineering Fe/Mn-doped zinc oxide nanosonosensitizers for ultrasound-activated and multiple ferroptosis-augmented nanodynamic tumor suppression

Z Hu, X Song, L Ding, Y Cai, L Yu, L Zhang, Y Zhou… - Materials Today Bio, 2022 - Elsevier
As an effective tumor-therapeutic modality, ultrasound-triggered sonodynamic therapy (SDT)
has been extensively explored to induce cancer cell death by activating sonosensitizers to …

A comparative study of the action mechanisms and development strategies of different ZnO-based nanostructures in antibacterial and anticancer applications

SB Ghaffari, MH Sarrafzadeh, M Salami… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2024 - Elsevier
Nowadays, scientists are making serious efforts to enhance the antibacterial and anticancer
activity of ZnO nanostructures and to understand their mechanisms of action. In this study …

Synergistic photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet dye using novel medical waste-derived carbon/ZnO composite: a study on toxicological assessment

S Ramanathan, RM Rashmitha, HC Chuang… - Process Safety and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The discharge of crystal violet (CV) dye effluents from textile sectors is a significant concern,
as these pollutants not only diminish the aesthetic appeal of water bodies but also impede …

Photoactive dye‐loaded polymer materials: a new cutting edge for antibacterial photodynamic therapy

C Elian, R Méallet, DL Versace - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Healthcare‐associated infections remain a significant health concern, particularly with the
emergence of antibiotic resistance. While these antibiotics have saved countless lives, their …

Biofabrication of Mg-doped ZnO nanostructures for hemolysis and antibacterial properties

AB Al-Odayni, A Alnehia, A Al-Sharabi… - Bioprocess and …, 2023 - Springer
The aim of this work was to synthesize 0.02 and 0.06 Mg-doped ZnO nanoparticles (NPs)
using the aqueous extract of Plectranthus barbatus leaf. The structural integrity of the …