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Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized Metal-organic Frameworks
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Metal-plant frameworks in nanotechnology: An overview
Richa Sood1, Dimple Sethi Chopra1
1Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India.
Summary
Green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles using plant extracts offers a safe, cost-effective method for biomedical applications. These nanoparticles exhibit enhanced antimicrobial activity due to their small size and plant-derived compounds.
Area of Science:
- Phytochemistry
- Nanotechnology
- Biomedical Science
Background:
- Plants possess significant therapeutic value, utilized since antiquity.
- Growing demand for nanoparticles necessitates eco-friendly synthesis methods.
- Green synthesis offers a novel approach to metallic nanoparticle production.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the biological synthesis of metallic nanoparticles.
- To highlight the role of phytochemicals as capping, reducing, and stabilizing agents.
- To emphasize the enhanced antimicrobial activity of nanoparticles due to their nano size.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing plant extracts for metallic nanoparticle synthesis.
- Leveraging phytochemicals (flavonoids, phenols, terpenoids) for synthesis.
- Employing green synthesis protocols for cost-effective and safe production.
Main Results:
- Phytochemicals facilitate the reduction, capping, and stabilization of metallic nanoparticles.
- Nanoparticles demonstrate direct binding to bacterial strains.
- Increased antimicrobial efficacy is observed due to nanoparticle size.
Conclusions:
- Nano-sized dosage systems can improve the efficacy of phytomedicines.
- Metallic nanoparticle synthesis using plant extracts is a safe alternative to conventional methods.
- This approach holds promise for various biomedical applications.
Keywords:
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