Green Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles for Antimicrobial and Biomedical Applications
This community focuses on the biological production of silver, copper, and gold nanoparticles using plant extracts and microorganisms, primarily to develop agents for fighting bacterial infections, promoting wound healing, and treating cancer cells.
The work centers on "green synthesis," where leaf extracts and aqueous solutions act as reducing and stabilizing agents to create nanoparticles without harsh chemicals. Recurring applications include evaluating antibacterial and antimicrobial activity against pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus, assessing antioxidant properties, and testing efficacy in wound healing and anticancer contexts. While silver dominates the material landscape, significant research also involves copper oxide, iron oxide, and titanium dioxide nanoparticles. The methodology is heavily weighted toward in vitro evaluations and the characterization of biogenic synthesis pathways, with a strong emphasis on the interaction between biological extracts and metal ions.
The largest share of the community's output is found in silver research, accounting for 17.4% of all silver research, with 31,400 papers in this group. This element also holds the highest paper count within the community.
The community comprises 51,776 papers, with the highest publication volumes in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, International Journal of Nanomedicine, and BioNanoScience.
Recent work continues to focus on the mechanisms of silver nanoparticles in antibacterial research and wound healing, alongside reviews of green synthesis methods using plant extracts and microorganisms for biomedical and food packaging applications.