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

Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles using plants

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

Toward Greener Nanosynthesis

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

Green chemistry by nano-catalysis

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

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

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

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 511

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

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

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

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

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

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 869

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 550

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

Greener synthesis of lignin nanoparticles and their applications

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

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

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

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 364

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

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

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 339

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

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 299

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 283

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 218

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

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 197

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 196

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

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 183

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

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

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

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

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 165

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

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

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 159

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

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

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

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 147

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

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

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

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

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 136

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 139

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

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

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

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 124

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

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

Zhang, K., Suh, J. M., Lee, T. H., CHA, J. H., Choi, J., Jang, H. W., Varma, R. S., & Shokouhimehr, M. (2019) · Nano Convergence · doi:10.1186/s40580-019-0176-3 · Cited by 120

In situ decorated Au NPs on pectin-modified Fe3O4 NPs as a novel magnetic nanocomposite (Fe3O4/Pectin/Au) for catalytic reduction of nitroarenes and investigation of its anti-human lung cancer activities

Li, Y., Li, N., Jiang, W., Ma, G., & Zangeneh, M. M. (2020) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.09.102 · Cited by 117

Green synthesis and chemical characterization of copper nanoparticles using Allium saralicum leaves and assessment of their cytotoxicity, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cutaneous wound healing properties

Tahvilian, R., Zangeneh, M. M., Falahi, H., Sadrjavadi, K., Jalalvand, A. R., & Zangeneh, A. (2019) · Applied Organometallic Chemistry · doi:10.1002/aoc.5234 · Cited by 118

Synthesis of silver and copper oxide nanoparticles using Myristica fragrans fruit extract: Antimicrobial and catalytic applications

Sasidharan, D., Namitha, T. R., Johnson, S. P., Jose, V., & Mathew, P. (2020) · Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy · doi:10.1016/j.scp.2020.100255 · Cited by 115

Green Synthesis Methods of CoFe2O4and Ag-CoFe2O4Nanoparticles Using Hibiscus Extracts and Their Antimicrobial Potential

Gingaşu, D., Mîndru, I., Patron, L., Calderón-Moreno, J. M., Mocioiu, O. C., Preda, S., Stănică, N., Niță, S., Dobre, N., Popa, M., et al. (2016) · Journal of Nanomaterials · doi:10.1155/2016/2106756 · Cited by 114

Advancements in Nanoparticle Deposition Techniques for Diverse Substrates: A Review

Escorcia-Díaz, D., García-Mora, S., Rendón-Castrillón, L., Ramírez-Carmona, M., & Ocampo-López, C. (2023) · Nanomaterials · doi:10.3390/nano13182586 · Cited by 112

Assessment of antioxidant, cytotoxicity, antibacterial, antifungal, and cutaneous wound healing activities of green synthesized manganese nanoparticles using Ziziphora clinopodioides Lam leaves under in vitro and in vivo condition

Mahdavi, B., Paydarfard, S., Zangeneh, M. M., Goorani, S., Seydi, N., & Zangeneh, A. (2019) · Applied Organometallic Chemistry · doi:10.1002/aoc.5248 · Cited by 110

Trimetallic Nanoparticles: Greener Synthesis and Their Applications

Nasrollahzadeh, M., Sajjadi, M., Iravani, S., & Varma, R. S. (2020) · Nanomaterials · doi:10.3390/nano10091784 · Cited by 112

Review on magnetic nanoferrites and their composites as alternatives in waste water treatment: synthesis, modifications and applications

Kumar, M., Dosanjh, H. S., Sonika, S., Singh, J., Monir, K., & Singh, H. (2019) · Environmental Science Water Research & Technology · doi:10.1039/c9ew00858f · Cited by 103

An environmentally friendly wound dressing based on a self-healing, extensible and compressible antibacterial hydrogel

Tavakolizadeh, M., Pourjavadi, A., Ansari, M., Tebyanian, H., Tabaei, S. J. S., Atarod, M., Rabiee, N., Bagherzadeh, M., & Varma, R. S. (2021) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/d0gc02719g · Cited by 99

Eco-friendly and sustainable synthesis of biocompatible nanomaterials for diagnostic imaging: current challenges and future perspectives

Soufi, G. J., & Iravani, S. (2020) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/d0gc00734j · Cited by 99

Green Synthesis of Metal Oxides Semiconductors for Gas Sensing Applications

Dadkhah, M., & Tulliani, J. (2022) · Sensors · doi:10.3390/s22134669 · Cited by 98

Environmentally Benign Synthesis Methods of Zero-Valent Iron Nanoparticles

Kozma, G., Rónavári, A., Kónya, Z., & Kukovecz, Á. (2015) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.5b01185 · Cited by 97

Green and Size-Specific Synthesis of Stable Fe–Cu Oxides as Earth-Abundant Adsorbents for Malachite Green Removal

Zhang, P., Hou, D., O’Connor, D., Li, X., Pehkonen, S. O., Varma, R. S., & Wang, X. (2018) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b01547 · Cited by 96

Alpinia nigra fruits mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their antimicrobial and photocatalytic activities

Baruah, D., Yadav, R. N. S., Yadav, A., & Das, A. M. (2019) · Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology · doi:10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2019.111649 · Cited by 96

Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using polyphenol extracts from pepper waste (Capsicum annuum)

Jiménez‐Rosado, M., Gómez‐Zavaglia, A., Guerrero, A. F., & Romero, A. (2022) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131541 · Cited by 96

Laser-Induced Graphene (LIG) as a Smart and Sustainable Material to Restrain Pandemics and Endemics: A Perspective

Dixit, N., & Singh, S. P. (2022) · ACS Omega · doi:10.1021/acsomega.1c06093 · Cited by 97

Biosynthesis of copper nanoparticles using Allium eriophyllum Boiss leaf aqueous extract; characterization and analysis of their antimicrobial and cutaneous wound‐healing potentials

Zhao, H., Su, H., Ahmeda, A. F., Sun, Y., Li, Z., Zangeneh, M. M., Nowrozi, M., Zangeneh, A., & Moradi, R. (2020) · Applied Organometallic Chemistry · doi:10.1002/aoc.5587 · Cited by 93

Anticancer and apoptotic activity of biologically synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles against human colon cancer HCT-116 cell line- in vitro study

Majeed, S., Danish, M., Ismail, M. H. B., Ansari, M. T., & Ibrahim, M. N. M. (2019) · Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy · doi:10.1016/j.scp.2019.100179 · Cited by 91

Nanomaterials for water cleaning and desalination, energy production, disinfection, agriculture and green chemistry

Villaseñor, M. J., & Ríos, Á. (2017) · Environmental Chemistry Letters · doi:10.1007/s10311-017-0656-9 · Cited by 91

An updated review on synthetic approaches of green nanomaterials and their application for removal of water pollutants: Current challenges, assessment and future perspectives

Keshu, Rani, M., Yadav, J., Meenu, M., Chaudhary, S., & Shanker, U. (2021) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2021.106763 · Cited by 89

Nanocatalysis: Academic Discipline and Industrial Realities

Olveira, S., Forster, S. P., & Seeger, S. (2014) · Journal of Nanotechnology · doi:10.1155/2014/324089 · Cited by 88

Sol–gel auto-combustion synthesis of PbFe 12 O 19 using maltose as a novel reductant

Ansari, F., Sobhani, A., & Salavati‐Niasari, M. (2014) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/c4ra11688g · Cited by 87

Preparation, characterization, and assessment of cytotoxicity, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, and cutaneous wound healing properties of titanium nanoparticles using aqueous extract of Ziziphora clinopodioides Lam leaves

Seydi, N., Mahdavi, B., Paydarfard, S., Zangeneh, A., Zangeneh, M. M., Najafi, F., Jalalvand, A. R., & Pirabbasi, E. (2019) · Applied Organometallic Chemistry · doi:10.1002/aoc.5009 · Cited by 87

Bioinspired silver nanoparticle-based nanocomposites for effective control of plant pathogens: A review

Kim, D. Y., Patel, S. K. S., Rasool, K., Lone, N., Bhatia, S. K., Seth, C. S., & Ghodake, G. S. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168318 · Cited by 93

Nanosponges for Drug Delivery and Cancer Therapy: Recent Advances

Iravani, S., & Varma, R. S. (2022) · Nanomaterials · doi:10.3390/nano12142440 · Cited by 84

Sustainable Synthesis of Nanoscale Zerovalent Iron Particles for Environmental Remediation

Monga, Y., Kumar, P., Sharma, R. K., Filip, J., Varma, R. S., Zbořil, R., & Gawande, M. B. (2020) · ChemSusChem · doi:10.1002/cssc.202000290 · Cited by 82

Emerging nanotechnology approaches for sustainable water treatment and heavy metals removal: a comprehensive review

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