Greener approach to nanomaterials and their sustainable applications

Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice

Anastas, P. T., & Warner, J. C. (1998) · Medical Entomology and Zoology · Cited by 8,599 · see citing works

Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles using plants

Iravani, S. (2011) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/c1gc15386b · Cited by 4,005 · see citing works

Toward Greener Nanosynthesis

Dahl, J. A., Maddux, B. L. S., & Hutchison, J. E. (2007) · Chemical Reviews · doi:10.1021/cr050943k · Cited by 1,291 · see citing works

Green chemistry by nano-catalysis

Polshettiwar, V., & Varma, R. S. (2010) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/b921171c · Cited by 1,236 · see citing works

Green synthesis of silver and palladium nanoparticles at room temperature using coffee and tea extract

Nadagouda, M. N., & Varma, R. S. (2008) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/b804703k · Cited by 693 · see citing works

Degradation of bromothymol blue by ‘greener’ nano-scale zero-valent iron synthesized using tea polyphenols

Hoag, G. E., Collins, J. B., Holcomb, J. L., Hoag, J. R., Nadagouda, M. N., & Varma, R. S. (2009) · Journal of Materials Chemistry · doi:10.1039/b909148c · Cited by 612 · see citing works

Microwave-Assisted Green Synthesis of Silver Nanostructures

Nadagouda, M. N., Speth, T. F., & Varma, R. S. (2011) · Accounts of Chemical Research · doi:10.1021/ar1001457 · Cited by 502 · see citing works

Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles: Biodegradable polymers and enzymes in stabilization and surface functionalization

Virkutytė, J., & Varma, R. S. (2010) · Chemical Science · doi:10.1039/c0sc00338g · Cited by 466 · see citing works

Potential Health Impact of Nanoparticles

Xia, T., Li, N., & Nel, A. E. (2009) · Annual Review of Public Health · doi:10.1146/annurev.publhealth.031308.100155 · Cited by 432 · see citing works

Nanoparticle-supported and magnetically recoverable nickel catalyst: a robust and economic hydrogenation and transfer hydrogenation protocol

Polshettiwar, V., Baruwati, B., & Varma, R. S. (2008) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/b815058c · Cited by 359 · see citing works

Synthesis, characterization and biocompatibility of “green” synthesized silver nanoparticles using tea polyphenols

Moulton, M. C., Braydich‐Stolle, L. K., Nadagouda, M. N., Kunzelman, S., Hussain, S. M., & Varma, R. S. (2010) · Nanoscale · doi:10.1039/c0nr00046a · Cited by 357 · see citing works

Green synthesis of Fe and Fe/Pd bimetallic nanoparticles in membranes for reductive degradation of chlorinated organics

Smuleac, V., Varma, R. S., Sikdar, S. K., & Bhattacharyya, D. (2011) · Journal of Membrane Science · doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2011.05.054 · Cited by 350 · see citing works

Self-Assembly of Metal Oxides into Three-Dimensional Nanostructures: Synthesis and Application in Catalysis

Polshettiwar, V., Baruwati, B., & Varma, R. S. (2009) · ACS Nano · doi:10.1021/nn800903p · Cited by 341 · see citing works

In vitro biocompatibility of nanoscale zerovalent iron particles (NZVI) synthesized using tea polyphenols

Nadagouda, M. N., Castle, A. B., Murdock, R. C., Hussain, S. M., & Varma, R. S. (2009) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/b921203p · Cited by 341 · see citing works

Nanoparticle‐Supported and Magnetically Recoverable Ruthenium Hydroxide Catalyst: Efficient Hydration of Nitriles to Amides in Aqueous Medium

Polshettiwar, V., & Varma, R. S. (2009) · Chemistry - A European Journal · doi:10.1002/chem.200802264 · Cited by 246 · see citing works

Green and controlled synthesis of gold and platinum nanomaterials using vitamin B2: density-assisted self-assembly of nanospheres, wires and rods

Nadagouda, M. N., & Varma, R. S. (2006) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/b601271j · Cited by 235 · see citing works

A Greener Synthesis of Core (Fe, Cu)-Shell (Au, Pt, Pd, and Ag) Nanocrystals Using Aqueous Vitamin C

Nadagouda, M. N., & Varma, R. S. (2007) · Crystal Growth & Design · doi:10.1021/cg070554e · Cited by 230 · see citing works

Nano-organocatalyst: magnetically retrievable ferrite-anchored glutathione for microwave-assisted Paal–Knorr reaction, aza-Michael addition, and pyrazole synthesis

Polshettiwar, V., & Varma, R. S. (2009) · Tetrahedron · doi:10.1016/j.tet.2009.11.015 · Cited by 226 · see citing works

Magnetic nanoparticle-supported glutathione: a conceptually sustainable organocatalyst

Polshettiwar, V., Baruwati, B., & Varma, R. S. (2009) · Chemical Communications · doi:10.1039/b900784a · Cited by 217 · see citing works

Synthesis of Thermally Stable Carboxymethyl Cellulose/Metal Biodegradable Nanocomposites for Potential Biological Applications

Nadagouda, M. N., & Varma, R. S. (2007) · Biomacromolecules · doi:10.1021/bm700446p · Cited by 199 · see citing works

Microwave-Assisted Shape-Controlled Bulk Synthesis of Noble Nanocrystals and Their Catalytic Properties

Nadagouda, M. N., & Varma, R. S. (2007) · Crystal Growth & Design · doi:10.1021/cg060506e · Cited by 172 · see citing works

Toward Green Nano

Eckelman, M. J., Zimmerman, J. B., & Anastas, P. T. (2008) · Journal of Industrial Ecology · doi:10.1111/j.1530-9290.2008.00043.x · Cited by 166 · see citing works

Viewpoint: Formulating the Problems for Environmental Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials

HANDY, R. O. A. R. (2007) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/es072598h · Cited by 144 · see citing works

International strategy for Nanotechnology Research

Roco, M. C. (2001) · Journal of Nanoparticle Research · doi:10.1023/a:1013248621015 · Cited by 143 · see citing works

High Value Products from Waste: Grape Pomace Extract—A Three‐in‐One Package for the Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles

Baruwati, B., & Varma, R. S. (2009) · ChemSusChem · doi:10.1002/cssc.200900220 · Cited by 141 · see citing works

Health risk assessment for nanoparticles: A case for using expert judgment

Kandlikar, M., Ramachandran, G., Maynard, A., Murdock, B. S., & Toscano, W. A. (2006) · Journal of Nanoparticle Research · doi:10.1007/s11051-006-9154-x · Cited by 130 · see citing works

Microwave-Assisted Shape-Controlled Bulk Synthesis of Ag and Fe Nanorods in Poly(ethylene glycol) Solutions

Nadagouda, M. N., & Varma, R. S. (2007) · Crystal Growth & Design · doi:10.1021/cg070473i · Cited by 116 · see citing works

The synthesis and applications of a micro-pine-structured nanocatalyst

Polshettiwar, V., Nadagouda, M. N., & Varma, R. S. (2008) · Chemical Communications · doi:10.1039/b814715a · Cited by 110 · see citing works

Magnetically separable nanoferrite-anchored glutathione: aqueous homocoupling of arylboronic acids under microwave irradiation

Luque, R., Baruwati, B., & Varma, R. S. (2010) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/c0gc00083c · Cited by 106 · see citing works

Bulk Synthesis of Monodisperse Ferrite Nanoparticles at Water−Organic Interfaces under Conventional and Microwave Hydrothermal Treatment and Their Surface Functionalization

Baruwati, B., Nadagouda, M. N., & Varma, R. S. (2008) · The Journal of Physical Chemistry C · doi:10.1021/jp807245g · Cited by 98 · see citing works

Preparation of Novel Metallic and Bimetallic Cross‐Linked Poly(vinyl alcohol) Nanocomposites under Microwave Irradiation

Nadagouda, M. N., & Varma, R. S. (2007) · Macromolecular Rapid Communications · doi:10.1002/marc.200600735 · Cited by 61 · see citing works

Microwave‐Assisted Synthesis of Crosslinked Poly(vinyl alcohol) Nanocomposites Comprising Single‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes, Multi‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes, and Buckminsterfullerene

Nadagouda, M. N., & Varma, R. S. (2007) · Macromolecular Rapid Communications · doi:10.1002/marc.200600878 · Cited by 55 · see citing works

Room Temperature Bulk Synthesis of Silver Nanocables Wrapped with Polypyrrole

Nadagouda, M. N., & Varma, R. S. (2007) · Macromolecular Rapid Communications · doi:10.1002/marc.200700495 · Cited by 37 · see citing works

Noble Metal Decoration and Alignment of Carbon Nanotubes in Carboxymethyl Cellulose

Nadagouda, M. N., & Varma, R. S. (2007) · Macromolecular Rapid Communications · doi:10.1002/marc.200700616 · Cited by 30 · see citing works

The perils of pre-emptive regulation

Monica, J. C., Heintz, M. E., & Lewis, P. T. (2007) · Nature Nanotechnology · doi:10.1038/nnano.2007.15 · Cited by 29 · see citing works

Synthesis of Monodispersed Tantalum(V) oxide Nanospheres by an Ethylene Glycol Mediated Route

Baruwati, B., & Varma, R. S. (2010) · Crystal Growth & Design · doi:10.1021/cg100123q · Cited by 25 · see citing works

Environmental Regulation of Nanotechnology and the TSCA

Wardak, A., Gorman, M. E., Swami, N. S., & Rejeski, D. W. (2007) · IEEE Technology and Society Magazine · doi:10.1109/mtas.2007.4295056 · Cited by 21 · see citing works

Dextrose-templated microwave-assisted combustion synthesis of spongy metal oxides

Nadagouda, M. N., & Varma, R. S. (2006) · Smart Materials and Structures · doi:10.1088/0964-1726/15/5/015 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

The greener synthesis of nanoparticles

Kharissova, O. V., Dias, H. V. R., Kharisov, B. I., Pérez, B. O., & Jimenez‐Perez, V. M. (2013) · Trends in biotechnology · doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2013.01.003 · Cited by 1,369 · see citing works

Advances in green synthesis of nanoparticles

Gour, A., & Jain, N. K. (2019) · Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology · doi:10.1080/21691401.2019.1577878 · Cited by 967 · see citing works

Green synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles from plant leaf extracts and their applications: A review

Shafey, A. M. E. (2020) · Green Processing and Synthesis · doi:10.1515/gps-2020-0031 · Cited by 856 · see citing works

Green synthesis, biomedical and biotechnological applications of carbon and graphene quantum dots. A review

Iravani, S., & Varma, R. S. (2020) · Environmental Chemistry Letters · doi:10.1007/s10311-020-00984-0 · Cited by 537 · see citing works

Natural inorganic nanoparticles – formation, fate, and toxicity in the environment

Sharma, V. K., Filip, J., Zbořil, R., & Varma, R. S. (2015) · Chemical Society Reviews · doi:10.1039/c5cs00236b · Cited by 489 · see citing works

Greener synthesis of lignin nanoparticles and their applications

Iravani, S., & Varma, R. S. (2020) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/c9gc02835h · Cited by 448 · see citing works

Green Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles from Plant Extracts and Their Possible Applications as Antimicrobial Agents in the Agricultural Area

Henríquez, L. C., Alfaro-Aguilar, K., Ugalde-Álvarez, J., Vega-Fernández, L., de Oca-Vásquez, G. M., & Vega‐Baudrit, J. R. (2020) · Nanomaterials · doi:10.3390/nano10091763 · Cited by 446 · see citing works

Nanomaterials-enabled water and wastewater treatment

Zhang, Y., Wu, B., Xu, H., Liu, H., Wang, M., He, Y., & Pan, B. (2016) · NanoImpact · doi:10.1016/j.impact.2016.09.004 · Cited by 417 · see citing works

Biomass-Derived Renewable Carbonaceous Materials for Sustainable Chemical and Environmental Applications

Varma, R. S. (2019) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b06550 · Cited by 362 · see citing works

Greener and Sustainable Trends in Synthesis of Organics and Nanomaterials

Varma, R. S. (2016) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.6b01623 · Cited by 333 · see citing works

Nature based solutions for contaminated land remediation and brownfield redevelopment in cities: a review

Song, Y., Kirkwood, N., Maksimović, Č., Zheng, X., O'Connor, D., Jin, Y., & Hou, D. (2019) · Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.01.347 · Cited by 325 · see citing works

Towards safe and sustainable innovation in nanotechnology: State-of-play for smart nanomaterials

Gottardo, S., Mech, A., Drbohlavová, J., Małyska, A., Bøwadt, S., Sintes, J. R., & Rauscher, H. (2021) · NanoImpact · doi:10.1016/j.impact.2021.100297 · Cited by 322 · see citing works

Environmentally benign synthesis of phytochemicals-capped gold nanoparticles as nanopriming agent for promoting maize seed germination

Mahakham, W., Theerakulpisut, P., Maensiri, S., Phumying, S., & Sarmah, A. K. (2016) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.08.120 · Cited by 315 · see citing works

Journey on greener pathways: from the use of alternate energy inputs and benign reaction media to sustainable applications of nano-catalysts in synthesis and environmental remediation

Varma, R. S. (2014) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/c3gc42640h · Cited by 297 · see citing works

Bare magnetic nanoparticles: sustainable synthesis and applications in catalytic organic transformations

Hudson, R., Feng, Y., Varma, R. S., & Moores, A. (2014) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/c4gc00418c · Cited by 282 · see citing works

Integrated Approach of Agri-nanotechnology: Challenges and Future Trends

Mishra, S., Keswani, C., Abhilash, P. C., Fraceto, L. F., & Singh, H. B. (2017) · Frontiers in Plant Science · doi:10.3389/fpls.2017.00471 · Cited by 282 · see citing works

Green Metallic Nanoparticles: Biosynthesis to Applications

Chopra, H., Bibi, S., Singh, I., Hasan, M. M., Khan, M. S., Yousafi, Q., Baig, A. A., Rahman, M. M., Islam, F., Emran, T. B., et al. (2022) · Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology · doi:10.3389/fbioe.2022.874742 · Cited by 281 · see citing works

Applications of green synthesized Ag, ZnO and Ag/ZnO nanoparticles for making clinical antimicrobial wound-healing bandages

Khatami, M., Varma, R. S., Zafarnia, N., Yaghoobi, H., Sarani, M., & Kumar, V. (2018) · Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy · doi:10.1016/j.scp.2018.08.001 · Cited by 261 · see citing works

Advanced green approaches for metal and metal oxide nanoparticles synthesis and their environmental applications

Nair, G. M., Sajini, T., & Mathew, B. (2021) · Talanta Open · doi:10.1016/j.talo.2021.100080 · Cited by 261 · see citing works

Algae-mediated biosynthesis of inorganic nanomaterials as a promising route in nanobiotechnology – a review

Dahoumane, S. A., Mechouet, M., Wijesekera, K. N., Filipe, C. D. M., Sicard, C., Bazylinski, D. A., & Jeffryes, C. S. (2016) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/c6gc02346k · Cited by 259 · see citing works

Sustainable synthesis of cobalt and cobalt oxide nanoparticles and their catalytic and biomedical applications

Iravani, S., & Varma, R. S. (2020) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/d0gc00885k · Cited by 247 · see citing works

Green synthesis of titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) nanoparticles by using Mentha arvensis leaves extract and its antimicrobial properties

Ahmad, W., Jaiswal, K. K., & Soni, S. (2020) · Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry · doi:10.1080/24701556.2020.1732419 · Cited by 241 · see citing works

The potential exposure and hazards of metal-based nanoparticles on plants and environment, with special emphasis on ZnO NPs, TiO2 NPs, and AgNPs: A review

Khan, M., Khan, M. S. A., Borah, K. K., Goswami, Y., Hakeem, K. R., & Chakrabartty, I. (2021) · Environmental Advances · doi:10.1016/j.envadv.2021.100128 · Cited by 235 · see citing works

Bioaccumulation and Bioremediation of Heavy Metals in Fishes—A Review

Emon, F. J., Rohani, M. F., Sumaiya, N. J., Jannat, M. F. T., Akter, Y., Shahjahan, M., Kari, Z. A., Tahiluddin, A. B., & Goh, K. W. (2023) · Toxics · doi:10.3390/toxics11060510 · Cited by 220 · see citing works

Recent Developments in the Plant‐Mediated Green Synthesis of Ag‐Based Nanoparticles for Environmental and Catalytic Applications

Nasrollahzadeh, M., Yek, S. M., Motahharifar, N., & Gorab, M. G. (2019) · The Chemical Record · doi:10.1002/tcr.201800202 · Cited by 213 · see citing works

Antimicrobial properties and applications of metal nanoparticles biosynthesized by green methods

Maťátková, O., Michailidu, J., Miškovská, A., Kolouchová, I., Masák, J., & Čejková, A. (2022) · Biotechnology Advances · doi:10.1016/j.biotechadv.2022.107905 · Cited by 208 · see citing works

Biogenic synthesis of palladium nanoparticles using Pulicaria glutinosa extract and their catalytic activity towards the Suzuki coupling reaction

Khan, M., Khan, M., Kuniyil, M., Adil, S. F., Al‐Warthan, A., Alkhathlan, H. Z., Tremel, W., Tahir, M. N., & Siddiqui, M. R. H. (2014) · Dalton Transactions · doi:10.1039/c3dt53554a · Cited by 195 · see citing works

Biogenic Selenium Nanoparticles in Biomedical Sciences: Properties, Current Trends, Novel Opportunities and Emerging Challenges in Theranostic Nanomedicine

Zambonino, M. C., Quizhpe, E. M., Mouheb, L., Rahman, A., Agathos, S. N., & Dahoumane, S. A. (2023) · Nanomaterials · doi:10.3390/nano13030424 · Cited by 193 · see citing works

Flower-Based Green Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles: Applications beyond Fragrance

Kumar, H., Bhardwaj, K., Kuča, K., Kalia, A., Nepovimová, E., Verma, R., & Kumar, D. (2020) · Nanomaterials · doi:10.3390/nano10040766 · Cited by 194 · see citing works

Core@shell Nanoparticles: Greener Synthesis Using Natural Plant Products

Khatami, M., Alijani, H. Q., Nejad, M. S., & Varma, R. S. (2018) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app8030411 · Cited by 185 · see citing works

Novel synthesis of Falcaria vulgaris leaf extract conjugated copper nanoparticles with potent cytotoxicity, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, and cutaneous wound healing activities under in vitro and in vivo condition

Zangeneh, M. M., Ghaneialvar, H., Akbaribazm, M., Ghanimatdan, M., Abbasi, N., Goorani, S., Pirabbasi, E., & Zangeneh, A. (2019) · Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology · doi:10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2019.111556 · Cited by 181 · see citing works

Phytoassisted synthesis of magnesium oxide nanoparticles from Pterocarpus marsupium rox.b heartwood extract and its biomedical applications

Ammulu, M. A., Konduri, V. V., Giduturi, A. K., Vemuri, P. K., Mangamuri, U. K., & Sudhakar, P. (2021) · Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology · doi:10.1186/s43141-021-00119-0 · Cited by 180 · see citing works

Green nanomaterials: On track for a sustainable future

Lü, Y., & Ozcan, S. (2015) · Nano Today · doi:10.1016/j.nantod.2015.04.010 · Cited by 180 · see citing works

Applications of plant-based nanoparticles in nanomedicine: A review

Mohammadzadeh, V., Barani, M., Amiri, M. S., Yazdi, M. E. T., Hassanisaadi, M., Rahdar, A., & Varma, R. S. (2022) · Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy · doi:10.1016/j.scp.2022.100606 · Cited by 172 · see citing works

Green synthesis and characterization of iron oxide nanoparticles for the removal of heavy metals (Cd2+ and Ni2+) from aqueous solutions with Antimicrobial Investigation

Mohamed, A., Atta, R. R., Kotp, A. A., El‐Ela, F. I. A., El-Raheem, H. M. A., Farghali, A. A., Alkhalifah, D. H. M., Hozzein, W. N., & Mahmoud, R. (2023) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-023-31704-7 · Cited by 172 · see citing works

Magnetically recyclable magnetite–ceria (Nanocat-Fe-Ce) nanocatalyst – applications in multicomponent reactions under benign conditions

Gawande, M. B., Bonifácio, V. D. B., Varma, R. S., Nogueira, I., Bundaleski, N. K., Ghumman, C. A. A., Teodoro, O. M. N. D., & Branco, P. S. (2013) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/c3gc40375k · Cited by 164 · see citing works

Chitosan as a Natural Polymer for Heterogeneous Catalysts Support: A Short Review on Its Applications

Lee, M., Chen, B.-Y., & Den, W. (2015) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app5041272 · Cited by 160 · see citing works

Biological synthesis of metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) by plants and microbes: their cellular uptake, biocompatibility, and biomedical applications

Ahmad, F., Ashraf, N., Ashraf, T., Zhou, R., & Yin, D. (2019) · Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology · doi:10.1007/s00253-019-09675-5 · Cited by 162 · see citing works

Green Synthesis and Characterization of Palladium Nanoparticles Using Origanum vulgare L. Extract and Their Catalytic Activity

Shaik, M. R., Ali, Z., Khan, M., Kuniyil, M., Assal, M., Alkhathlan, H. Z., Al‐Warthan, A., Siddiqui, M. R. H., Khan, M., & Adil, S. F. (2017) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules22010165 · Cited by 158 · see citing works

Green synthesis of Ag-ZnO nanocomposites using Trigonella foenum-graecum leaf extract and their antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and photocatalytic properties

Noohpisheh, Z., Amiri, H., Farhadi, S., & Mohammadi, A. G. (2020) · Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy · doi:10.1016/j.saa.2020.118595 · Cited by 156 · see citing works

Synthesis and applications of biogenic nanomaterials in drinking and wastewater treatment

Gautam, P. K., Singh, A. K., Misra, K., Sahoo, A. K., & Samanta, S. K. (2018) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.10.104 · Cited by 152 · see citing works

Magnetic chitosan-copper nanocomposite: A plant assembled catalyst for the synthesis of amino- and N-sulfonyl tetrazoles in eco-friendly media

Motahharifar, N., Nasrollahzadeh, M., Taheri‐Kafrani, A., Varma, R. S., & Shokouhimehr, M. (2019) · Carbohydrate Polymers · doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115819 · Cited by 151 · see citing works

Bacteria in Heavy Metal Remediation and Nanoparticle Biosynthesis

Iravani, S., & Varma, R. S. (2020) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c00292 · Cited by 149 · see citing works

Diatoms with Invaluable Applications in Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, and Biomedicine: Recent Advances

Rabiee, N., Khatami, M., Soufi, G. J., Fatahi, Y., Iravani, S., & Varma, R. S. (2021) · ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c00475 · Cited by 145 · see citing works

Hollow microspheres Mg-doped ZrO2 nanoparticles: Green assisted synthesis and applications in photocatalysis and photoluminescence

Renuka, L., Anantharaju, K. S., Sharma, S., Nagaswarupa, H. P., Prashantha, S. C., Nagabhushana, H., & Vidya, Y. S. (2016) · Journal of Alloys and Compounds · doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2016.02.124 · Cited by 140 · see citing works

Potential of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles using Stenotrophomonas sp. BHU-S7 (MTCC 5978) for management of soil-borne and foliar phytopathogens

Mishra, S., Singh, B. R., Naqvi, A. H., & Singh, H. B. (2017) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/srep45154 · Cited by 138 · see citing works

Bilayer pH-sensitive colorimetric films with light-blocking ability and electrochemical writing property: Application in monitoring crucian spoilage in smart packaging

Yang, Z., Zhai, X., Zou, X., Shi, J., Huang, X., Li, Z., Gong, Y. Y., Holmes, M. J., Povey, M., & Xiao, J. (2020) · Food Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127634 · Cited by 137 · see citing works

Plant-Derived Edible Nanoparticles and miRNAs: Emerging Frontier for Therapeutics and Targeted Drug-Delivery

Iravani, S., & Varma, R. S. (2019) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b00954 · Cited by 134 · see citing works

Limitations of nanomaterials insights in green chemistry sustainable route: Review on novel applications

Pal, K., Chakroborty, S., & Nath, N. (2022) · Green Processing and Synthesis · doi:10.1515/gps-2022-0081 · Cited by 134 · see citing works

In situ biogenic synthesis of Pd nanoparticles over reduced graphene oxide by using a plant extract (Thymbra spicata) and its catalytic evaluation towards cyanation of aryl halides

Veisi, H., Tamoradi, T., Karmakar, B., Mohammadi, P., & Hemmati, S. (2019) · Materials Science and Engineering C · doi:10.1016/j.msec.2019.109919 · Cited by 130 · see citing works

The biogenic synthesis of a reduced graphene oxide–silver (RGO–Ag) nanocomposite and its dual applications as an antibacterial agent and cancer biomarker sensor

Bai, R. G., Muthoosamy, K., Shipton, F. N., Pandikumar, A., Rameshkumar, P., Huang, N. M., & Manickam, S. (2016) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/c6ra02928k · Cited by 127 · see citing works

Stirring time effect of silver nanoparticles prepared in glutathione mediated by green method

Balavandy, S. K., Shameli, K., Biak, D. R. A., & Abidin, Z. Z. (2014) · Chemistry Central Journal · doi:10.1186/1752-153x-8-11 · Cited by 125 · see citing works

In vitro and in vivo evaluation of cytotoxicity, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, and cutaneous wound healing properties of gold nanoparticles produced via a green chemistry synthesis using Gundelia tournefortii L. as a capping and reducing agent

Zhaleh, M., Zangeneh, A., Goorani, S., Seydi, N., Zangeneh, M. M., Tahvilian, R., & Pirabbasi, E. (2019) · Applied Organometallic Chemistry · doi:10.1002/aoc.5015 · Cited by 123 · see citing works

The Road to Sustainable Nanotechnology: Challenges, Progress and Opportunities

Hutchison, J. E. (2016) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.6b02121 · Cited by 126 · see citing works

Copper oxide–graphene oxide nanocomposite: efficient catalyst for hydrogenation of nitroaromatics in water

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