Biosynthesis of Copper Nanoparticles with Medicinal Plants Extracts: From Extraction Methods to Applications

Area of Science:

• Green Chemistry
• Nanotechnology
• Pharmacology

Background:

• Traditional medicine extensively uses medicinal herbs, presenting an alternative to conventional drugs.
• Medicinal plants contain complex biocompounds crucial for nanoparticle synthesis.
• Plant extracts offer a sustainable and biocompatible source for nanoparticle fabrication.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review green synthesis methods for copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) using plant extracts.
• To explore the relationship between plant extract characteristics and CuNP synthesis.
• To summarize the diverse applications of plant-derived CuNPs.

Main Methods:

• Review of literature on green synthesis of CuNPs.
• Analysis of medicinal plant compounds and their role in NP formation.
• Investigation of synthesis parameters (pH, temperature, precursor concentration).

Main Results:

• Plant extracts provide a dynamic reaction environment for synthesizing CuNPs with improved properties.
• Synthesis conditions significantly influence the characteristics of the resulting CuNPs.
• CuNPs synthesized via green routes demonstrate broad applicability.

Conclusions:

• Green synthesis using plant extracts is a promising method for producing functional CuNPs.
• Medicinal plants are ideal sources for eco-friendly nanoparticle synthesis.
• Plant-derived CuNPs show potential in various fields, including medicine and agriculture.