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VOL. 7, ISSUE 6 (2025)
Plant-based zinc oxide nanoparticles: Current applications and future trends
Authors
Archana Palo, Santhosh Goud
Abstract
Zinc Oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) synthesized by using plant- derived
bioactive molecules has emerged as a sustainable and eco- friendly alternative
to traditional physicalandchemicalsynthesisprocesses.
Plantextractscontainseveralbioactivecompounds or phytochemicals such as
flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, phenolics etc. which act as stabilizing and
capping agents for ZnO NPs green synthesis that control nanoparticle shape,
size distribution and crystallinity. ZnO NPs have antimicrobial, antioxidant
anticancer, antifungal, photocatalytic activities. They also used as nano
fertilizers in agricultural fields. The green synthesis strategy is highlighted
for its eco- friendliness, low toxicity, biocompatibility and cost
effectiveness as significant advantages. In comparison with microbes mediated
green approach plant-based synthesis provide faster production, less
contamination risks. This review addresses utilization of different plant
sources (leaves, flowers, fruits, stem, bark etc.), mechanism and factors
influencing the synthesis, characterization techniques for biosynthesis of ZnO
NPs and their applications in various fields including biomedical,
environmental and agricultural fields.
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Pages:9-15
How to cite this article:
Archana Palo, Santhosh Goud "Plant-based zinc oxide nanoparticles: Current applications and future trends". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 7, Issue 6, 2025, Pages 9-15
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