Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Using Artemisia Species: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

Area of Science:

• Green Chemistry
• Nanotechnology
• Materials Science

Background:

• Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) exhibit unique properties and diverse applications.
• Traditional synthesis methods often involve hazardous chemicals and energy-intensive processes.
• Plant-based green synthesis offers an eco-friendly alternative for NP production.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the green synthesis of metal and metal oxide NPs using various species of the genus Artemisia.
• To explore the influence of synthesis parameters and Artemisia species on NP characteristics.
• To highlight the multifunctional applications of Artemisia-derived NPs.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing aqueous or organic extracts from Artemisia plant parts (leaves, stems, roots).
• Reacting plant extracts with metal salt solutions (e.g., silver, zinc, gold, copper salts).
• Characterizing synthesized NPs using techniques like UV-Vis spectroscopy, TEM, SEM, FTIR, XRD, DLS, and zeta potential analysis.

Main Results:

• Artemisia extracts facilitate the green synthesis of various metal and metal oxide NPs.
• Synthesis parameters (pH, temperature, light) and Artemisia species significantly influence NP size, morphology, crystallinity, and surface properties.
• Characterization confirmed the formation of NPs with controlled physicochemical attributes.

Conclusions:

• Artemisia-based green synthesis is a viable and sustainable route for producing multifunctional metal and metal oxide NPs.
• These biosynthesized NPs demonstrate significant potential in antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer therapies.
• Further applications in agriculture and environmental remediation are promising avenues for Artemisia-derived NPs.