Green-Synthesized Metal Oxide Nanoparticles for Antimicrobial and Photocatalytic Applications
This community focuses on the production of metal oxide nanoparticles using plant extracts and biological agents, primarily for use in antibacterial treatments, wound healing, and the degradation of environmental pollutants.
The research centers on silver, zinc, and copper oxides synthesized through "green" methods involving leaf extracts and microbial agents. A significant portion of the work evaluates the antibacterial and antimicrobial activity of these particles, particularly against resistant pathogens, and their role in wound healing. Other recurring themes include the photocatalytic degradation of dyes like methylene blue and the assessment of antioxidant properties. The work frequently compares these bio-synthesized particles with chemically produced counterparts, focusing on synthesis parameters, structural characterization, and biological efficacy in vitro and in vivo.
The largest share of this community's output is found in silver research, accounting for 41.3% of all silver research tracked, with 15,275 papers in this group. Zinc research follows, representing 11.7% of the element's literature with 10,262 papers, and copper accounts for 7.4% of its research with 2,995 papers.
The community comprises 44,372 papers, publishing most frequently in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, and the International Journal of Nanomedicine.
Recent work continues to focus on silver and zinc oxide nanoparticles, with new studies examining their mechanisms in wound healing, food packaging applications, and the use of specific plant extracts like Moringa and Guava for sustainable synthesis.