Plant-Based Bimetallic Silver-Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A Comprehensive Perspective of Synthesis, Biomedical Applications, and Future Trends

Biomed Res Int. 2022 Apr 30:2022:1215183. doi: 10.1155/2022/1215183. eCollection 2022.

Abstract

The universal emphasis on the study of green nanotechnology has led to biologically harmless uses of wide-ranged nanomaterials. Nanotechnology deals with the production of nanosized particles with regular morphology and properties. Various researches have been directed on nanomaterial synthesis by physical, chemical, and biological means. Understanding the safety of both environment and in vivo, a biogenic approach particularly plant-derived synthesis is the best strategy. Silver-zinc oxide nanoparticles are most effective. Moreover, these engineered nanomaterials via morphological modifications attain improved performance in antimicrobial, biomedical, environmental, and therapeutic applications. This article evaluates manufacturing strategies for silver-zinc oxide nanoparticles via plant-derived means along with highlighting their broad range of uses in bionanotechnology.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Metal Nanoparticles* / chemistry
  • Metal Nanoparticles* / therapeutic use
  • Nanotechnology
  • Plants
  • Silver / chemistry
  • Zinc Oxide* / chemistry

Substances

  • Silver
  • Zinc Oxide