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Green synthesis
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Nanomaterials in the future biotextile industry: A new cosmovision to ... frontiersin.org Dec 1, 2022 7 facts
referenceA. M. E. Shafey (2020) published a review in Green Processing and Synthesis regarding the green synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles using plant leaf extracts and their various applications.
claimYu et al. (2021) developed a method for the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using black rice (Oryza sativa L.) extract to modify cotton with anti-microbial and durable properties.
referenceMaghimaa M. and Alharbi S. A. reported in 2020 that green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Curcuma longa L. (turmeric) can be used to coat cotton fabrics for antimicrobial applications and wound healing activity.
referenceElsakhawy et al. (2022) published research on the green synthesis of nanoparticles by mushrooms as a method for sustainable soil management.
claimGreen synthesis of nanoparticles is a biofabrication method that decreases the harmful effects of production and application by eliminating the use or generation of dangerous substances like organic solvents or harsh reagents, as well as reducing the large amount of energy required in physical synthesis.
claimTurakhia et al. (2020) demonstrated that the green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles is a promising approach for developing antibacterial textiles.
referenceN. Sarwar et al. (2021) demonstrated a citric acid-mediated green synthesis method for copper nanoparticles using cinnamon bark extract and explored their multifaceted applications in the Journal of Cleaner Production.
Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 2 facts
referenceShanmugam J, Dhayalan M, Savaas Umar MR, Gopal M, Ali Khan M, Simal-Gandara J, et al. published a 2022 study in Nanomaterials titled 'Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Allium cepa var. aggregatum natural extract: antibacterial and cytotoxic properties', which details the synthesis and properties of these nanoparticles.
referencePlumbago zeylanica root extract can be used for the green synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles, which exhibit antibacterial activity against common pathogens, as published in 2025.
Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Nov 5, 2025 1 fact
referenceAgrwal A, Rai P, and Kumar V (2025) authored 'Recent developments in heterogeneous nano catalyst for green synthesis: a review', published in the journal Topics in Catalysis (DOI: 10.1007/s11244-025-02118-8).