Plant and microbial approaches as green methods for the synthesis of nanomaterials: synthesis, applications, and future perspectives

NS Alsaiari, FM Alzahrani, A Amari, H Osman… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
The unique biological and physicochemical characteristics of biogenic (green-synthesized)
nanomaterials (NMs) have attracted significant interest in different fields, with applications in …

Green synthesized plant-based silver nanoparticles: Therapeutic prospective for anticancer and antiviral activity

N Jain, P Jain, D Rajput, UK Patil - Micro and Nano Systems Letters, 2021 - Springer
Nanotechnology holds an emerging domain of medical science as it can be utilized virtually
in all areas. Phyto-constituents are valuable and encouraging candidates for synthesizing …

Potent antiviral effect of silver nanoparticles on SARS-CoV-2

SS Jeremiah, K Miyakawa, T Morita, Y Yamaoka… - Biochemical and …, 2020 - Elsevier
The pandemic of COVID-19 is spreading unchecked due to the lack of effective antiviral
measures. Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) have been studied to possess antiviral properties …

Anticancer and antimicrobial activity of biosynthesized Red Sea marine algal silver nanoparticles

R Algotiml, A Gab-Alla, R Seoudi, HH Abulreesh… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is emerging as a simple and eco-friendly
alternative to conventional chemical synthesis methods. The role of AgNPs is expanding as …

In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Against Selected Gram-negative Foodborne Pathogens

YY Loo, Y Rukayadi, MAR Nor-Khaizura… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) used in this study were synthesized using pu-erh tea leaves
extract with particle size of 4.06 nm. The antibacterial activity of green synthesized AgNPs …

Silver nanoparticles: review of antiviral properties, mechanism of action and applications

A Luceri, R Francese, D Lembo, M Ferraris, C Balagna - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
New antiviral drugs and new preventive antiviral strategies are a target of intense scientific
interest. Thanks to their peculiar properties, nanomaterials play an important role in this field …

High amplification of the antiviral activity of curcumin through transformation into carbon quantum dots

CJ Lin, L Chang, HW Chu, HJ Lin, PC Chang… - Small, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
It is demonstrated that carbon quantum dots derived from curcumin (Cur‐CQDs) through one‐
step dry heating are effective antiviral agents against enterovirus 71 (EV71). The surface …

Metal nanoparticles: a promising treatment for viral and arboviral infections

K Maduray, R Parboosing - Biological Trace Element Research, 2021 - Springer
Globally, viral diseases continue to pose a significant threat to public health. Recent
outbreaks, such as influenza, coronavirus, Ebola, and dengue, have emphasized the urgent …

Silver nanoparticles as potential antiviral agents

ZA Ratan, FR Mashrur, AP Chhoan, SM Shahriar… - Pharmaceutics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Since the early 1990s, nanotechnology has led to new horizons in nanomedicine, which
encompasses all spheres of science including chemistry, material science, biology, and …

Zinc-based nanomaterials for diagnosis and management of plant diseases: Ecological safety and future prospects

A Kalia, KA Abd-Elsalam, K Kuca - Journal of fungi, 2020 - mdpi.com
A facet of nanorenaissance in plant pathology hailed the research on the development and
application of nanoformulations or nanoproducts for the effective management of …