Paper Title
CATALYTIC POTENTIAL OF ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY METAL NANOPARTICLES SYNTHESIZED THROUGH SUSTAINABLE METHODS: REVIEWAbstract
Nanotechnology is a rapidly advancing field with
extensive applications spanning across disciplines,
including science, engineering, healthcare, and
pharmaceuticals. Within the myriad of techniques
employed for nanoparticle production, the
utilization of green technologies stands out as a
straightforward and environmentally friendly
approach. Nanoparticles synthesized from plant
extracts have gained significant prominence in
recent decades due to their multitude of advantages,
such as cost-effectiveness, product stability, and
eco-friendly processes.
The accessibility and versatility of plant-derived
nanoparticles have fostered research into their
synthesis, with a growing interest in employing
alternative sources, including bacteria, fungi, algae,
proteins, enzymes, and more. These resources offer
the prospect of large-scale nanoparticle production
with minimal environmental impact. Nevertheless,
nanoparticles originating from plant extracts and
phytochemicals exhibit superior reduction and
stabilization properties, underpinning their diverse
range of attributes. These attributes encompass
catalyst and photocatalyst capabilities, magnetic
properties, antibacterial effects, cytotoxicity,
binding to circulating tumor deoxyribonucleic acid
(CT-DNA), gas sensing, and more.
In the contemporary context, nanoparticles have a
pivotal role to play in wastewater treatment,
rendering it suitable for various applications. Nanosized photocatalysts, in particular, hold significant
promise for the elimination of substantial pollutants,
including organic dyes, heavy metals, and
pesticides, from industrial effluents in an ecofriendly and sustainable manner.
In light of these developments, this review article
delves into the synthesis of diverse metal
nanoparticles utilizing various plant extracts. It also
explores the comprehensive characterization of
these nanoparticles using techniques such as UV-Vis
spectroscopy (ultraviolet-visible), X-ray diffraction
(XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM),
transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier
transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and more.
Furthermore, the review provides insights into the
catalytic activities of these nanoparticles in
addressing a range of hazardous scenarios.
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