Alginate-based composites for environmental applications: a critical review

B Wang, Y Wan, Y Zheng, X Lee, T Liu… - Critical reviews in …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Alginate-based composites have been extensively studied for applications in energy and
environmental sectors due to their biocompatible, nontoxic, and cost-effective properties …

A critical review on silver nanoparticles: From synthesis and applications to its mitigation through low-cost adsorption by biochar

MA Islam, MV Jacob, E Antunes - Journal of Environmental Management, 2021 - Elsevier
Silver nanoparticles are one of the most beneficial forms of heavy metals in nanotechnology
applications. Due to its exceptional antimicrobial properties, low electrical and thermal …

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Tectona grandis seeds extract: characterization and mechanism of antimicrobial action on different microorganisms

A Rautela, J Rani - Journal of Analytical Science and Technology, 2019 - Springer
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles makes use of plant constituents, like carbohydrates,
fats, enzymes, flavonoids, terpenoids, polyphenols, and alkaloids, as reducing agents to …

An overview of silver nano-particles as promising materials for water disinfection

AK Bhardwaj, S Sundaram, KK Yadav… - … Technology & Innovation, 2021 - Elsevier
Open defecation, improper disposal of sewer line wastes and mismanagement of infectious
biomedical wastes may cause severe biological contamination to the water reservoirs. On …

Polymeric hydrogels—a promising platform in enhancing water security for a sustainable future

SL Loo, L Vásquez, A Athanassiou… - Advanced Materials …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Although water is essential for global health and the socio‐economic development of
modern society, providing fresh water universally in a sustainable and affordable manner …

[HTML][HTML] Silver nanomaterials for wound dressing applications

PD Krishnan, D Banas, RD Durai, D Kabanov… - Pharmaceutics, 2020 - mdpi.com
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have recently become very attractive for the scientific
community due to their broad spectrum of applications in the biomedical field. The main …

Applications of environmental nanotechnologies in remediation, wastewater treatment, drinking water treatment, and agriculture

R Kuhn, IM Bryant, R Jensch, J Böllmann - Applied Nano, 2022 - mdpi.com
Today, nanotechnologies (NTs) are well established in both private households and
commercial markets. NTs are fully accepted in several sectors, such as medicine and …

A review on synthesis, optimization, mechanism, characterization, and antibacterial application of silver nanoparticles synthesized from plants

SA Akintelu, Y Bo, AS Folorunso - Journal of Chemistry, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Developments in nanotechnology and natural product research toward the search for novel
antibacterial agents have drawn the interest of many scientists to the synthesis of silver …

Green and cost effective synthesis of silver nanoparticles from endangered medicinal plant Withania coagulans and their potential biomedical properties

D Tripathi, A Modi, G Narayan, SP Rai - Materials Science and Engineering …, 2019 - Elsevier
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have great potential for their mechanistic role in biomedical
researches. Recently, green biosynthetic approaches have been received much attention in …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of silver nanoparticles on microbial communities and antibiotic resistance determinants in the environment

K Yonathan, R Mann, KR Mahbub, C Gunawan - Environmental Pollution, 2022 - Elsevier
Nanosilver (NAg) is currently one of the major alternative antimicrobials to control
microorganisms. With its broad-spectrum efficacy and lucrative commercial values, NAg has …