Metal–plant frameworks in nanotechnology: An overview
Autor: | Dimple Sethi Chopra, Richa Sood |
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Rok vydání: | 2018 |
Předmět: |
Pharmacology
Nano size Plant Extracts Chemistry Metal Nanoparticles Pharmaceutical Science Nanoparticle Green Chemistry Technology Nanotechnology 02 engineering and technology Plants 010402 general chemistry 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology Antimicrobial 01 natural sciences 0104 chemical sciences Complementary and alternative medicine Drug Discovery Animals Molecular Medicine 0210 nano-technology Metal nanoparticles Stabilizing Agents |
Zdroj: | Phytomedicine. 50:148-156 |
ISSN: | 0944-7113 |
Popis: | Background Since ancient times, potential of plants in research and medicine have found pronounced applications, due to better therapeutic value. To meet the mounting demands for commercial nanoparticles, novel eco-friendly methods of synthesis has led to a remarkable progress via unfolding a green synthesis protocol towards metallic nanoparticles synthesis. Hypothesis/Purpose This review highlights the biological synthesis of various metallic nanoparticles as safe, cost effective process, where the phytochemicals present in extract such as flavonoid, phenols, terpenoids act as capping, reducing and stabilizing agents. Moreover, due to their nano size, the nanoparticles directly bind to bacterial strains leading to higher antimicrobial activity. Conclusion Nano-sized dosage systems have a potential for enhancing the activity and overcoming problems associated with phyto medicines. Hence, synthesis of metallic nanoparticles using various plant extracts, emerge as safe alternative to conventional methods for biomedical applications. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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