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

Development, dilemma and potential strategies for the application of nanocatalysts in wastewater catalytic ozonation: A review

Jin, X., Wu, C., Fu, L., Tian, X., Wang, P., Zhou, Y., & Zuo, J. (2022) · Journal of Environmental Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.jes.2021.09.041 · Cited by 69

Green Synthesis of Silica and Silicon Nanoparticles and Their Biomedical and Catalytic Applications

Shafiei, N., Nasrollahzadeh, M., & Iravani, S. (2021) · Comments on Inorganic Chemistry · doi:10.1080/02603594.2021.1904912 · Cited by 63

Eco-friendly biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Aloysia citrodora leaf extract and evaluations of their bioactivities

Hassanisaadi, M., Bonjar, A. H. S., Rahdar, A., Varma, R. S., Ajalli, N., & Pandey, S. (2022) · Materials Today Communications · doi:10.1016/j.mtcomm.2022.104183 · Cited by 63

Greener fabrication of metal nanoparticles using plant materials: A review

Bagheri, A. R., Aramesh, N., Hasnain, M. S., Nayak, A. K., & Varma, R. S. (2023) · Chemical Physics Impact · doi:10.1016/j.chphi.2023.100255 · Cited by 65

Biological synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their medical applications (Review)

Ahmad, A., Haneef, M., Ahmad, N., Kamal, A., Jaswani, S., & Khan, F. (2024) · World Academy of Sciences Journal · doi:10.3892/wasj.2024.237 · Cited by 64

Chitosan: A Green Approach to Metallic Nanoparticle/Nanocomposite Synthesis and Applications

Amor, I. B., Hemmami, H., Grara, N., Aidat, O., Amor, A. B., Zeghoud, S., & Stefano Bellucci, A. (2024) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym16182662 · Cited by 59

Determining factors for the nano-biocompatibility of cobalt oxide nanoparticles: proximal discrepancy in intrinsic atomic interactions at differential vicinage

Verma, S. K., Panda, P. K., Kumari, P., Patel, P., Arunima, A., Jha, E., Husain, S., Prakash, R., Hergenröder, R., Mishra, Y. K., et al. (2021) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/d1gc00571e · Cited by 58

Nanotechnology as a tool to overcome macromolecules delivery issues

Tundisi, L. L., Ataide, J. A., Costa, J. S. R., Coêlho, D. D. F., Liszbinski, R. B., Lopes, A. M., Nascimento, L. D. O., de Jesus, M. B., Jozala, Â. F., Ehrhardt, C., et al. (2022) · Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.113043 · Cited by 61

Synthesis and antibacterial effects of cobalt–cellulose magnetic nanocomposites

Alahmadi, N., Betts, J. W., Cheng, F., Francesconi, M. G., Kelly, S. M., Kornherr, A., Prior, T. J., & Wadhawan, J. D. (2017) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/c7ra00920h · Cited by 57

Green synthesis of palladium nanoparticles and investigation of their catalytic activity for methylene blue, methyl orange and rhodamine B degradation by sodium borohydride

Şahin, M., & Gübbük, İ. H. (2022) · Reaction Kinetics Mechanisms and Catalysis · doi:10.1007/s11144-022-02185-y · Cited by 62

Synthesis of ultra-small gold nanoparticles by polyphenol extracted from Salvia officinalis and efficiency for catalytic reduction of p-nitrophenol and methylene blue

Oueslati, M. H., Tahar, L. B., & Harrath, A. H. (2020) · Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews · doi:10.1080/17518253.2019.1711202 · Cited by 56

Modern applications and current status of green nanotechnology in environmental industry

Thakur, M., Sharma, A. K., Chandel, M., & Pathania, D. (2021) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-823137-1.00010-5 · Cited by 59

Cockroach wings-promoted safe and greener synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their insecticidal activity

Khatami, M., Iravani, S., Varma, R. S., Mosazade, F., Darroudi, M., & Borhani, F. (2019) · Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering · doi:10.1007/s00449-019-02193-8 · Cited by 55

Overview on green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles

Kurhade, P. I., Kodape, S. M., & Choudhury, R. (2021) · Chemical Papers · doi:10.1007/s11696-021-01693-w · Cited by 54

Bio-inspired sustainable synthesis of silver chloride nanoparticles and their prominent applications

Kashid, Y., Ghotekar, S. K., Bilal, M., Pansambal, S. S., Oza, R., Varma, R. S., Nguyen, V., Murthy, H. C. A., & Mane, D. V. (2022) · Journal of the Indian Chemical Society · doi:10.1016/j.jics.2021.100335 · Cited by 54

Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles obtained by microwave-assisted green synthesis using Handroanthus impetiginosus (Mart. ex DC.) Mattos underbark extract

Tormena, R. P. I., Rosa, E. V., Mota, B. D. F. O., Chaker, J. A., Fagg, C. W., Freire, D. O., Martins, P. M., da Silva, I. C. R., & Sousa, M. H. (2020) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/d0ra03240a · Cited by 54

Synthesis of 1-Substituted 1 H -1,2,3,4-Tetrazoles Using Biosynthesized Ag/Sodium Borosilicate Nanocomposite

Nasrollahzadeh, M., Sajjadi, M., Tahsili, M. R., Shokouhimehr, M., & Varma, R. S. (2019) · ACS Omega · doi:10.1021/acsomega.9b00800 · Cited by 53

Advances in biogenic synthesis of palladium nanoparticles

Qazi, F., Hussain, Z., & Tahir, M. N. (2016) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/c6ra11695g · Cited by 51

Green synthesis of NiFe2O4 nanoparticles for the degradation of Methylene Blue, sulfisoxazole and bacterial strains

Makofane, A., Maake, P. J., Mathipa, M. M., Matinise, N., Cummings, F. R., Motaung, D. E., & Hintsho-Mbita, N. C. (2022) · Inorganic Chemistry Communications · doi:10.1016/j.inoche.2022.109348 · Cited by 49

Review of microwave assisted manufacturing technologies

Kim, J., Mun, S. C., Ko, H., Kim, K.-B., Khondoker, M. A. H., & Zhai, L. (2012) · International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing · doi:10.1007/s12541-012-0301-2 · Cited by 49

Sustainable synthesis: natural processes shaping the nanocircular economy

Khosravi, A., Zarepour, A., Iravani, S., Varma, R. S., & Zarrabi, A. (2024) · Environmental Science Nano · doi:10.1039/d3en00973d · Cited by 48

Plant gums for sustainable and eco-friendly synthesis of nanoparticles: recent advances

Iravani, S. (2020) · Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry · doi:10.1080/24701556.2020.1719155 · Cited by 47

Green synthesis and chemical characterization of Thymus vulgaris leaf aqueous extract conjugated gold nanoparticles for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia in comparison to doxorubicin in a leukemic mouse model

Hemmati, S., Joshani, Z., Zangeneh, A., & Zangeneh, M. M. (2019) · Applied Organometallic Chemistry · doi:10.1002/aoc.5267 · Cited by 48

Green nanomaterials: An overview

Rani, M., Keshu, & Shanker, U. (2021) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-823137-1.00026-9 · Cited by 46

Features, applications, and sustainability of lipid nanoparticles in cosmeceuticals

Assali, M., & Zaid, A. (2021) · Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal · doi:10.1016/j.jsps.2021.12.018 · Cited by 44

CoMn 0.2 Fe 1.8 O 4 ferrite nanoparticles engineered by sol–gel technology: an expert and versatile catalyst for the reduction of nitroaromatic compounds

Goyal, A., Bansal, S., Samuel, P., Kumar, V., & Singhal, S. (2014) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/c4ta03900a · Cited by 45

Catalytic and antimicrobial potential of green synthesized Au and Au@Ag core-shell nanoparticles

Rani, P., Varma, R. S., Singh, K., Acevedo, R., & Singh, J. (2023) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.137841 · Cited by 44

Nature's nanofactories: biogenic synthesis of metal nanoparticles for sustainable technologies

Shah, S. T., Sari, I. P., Yanto, D. H. Y., Chowdhury, Z. Z., Bashir, M. N., Badruddin, I. A., Hussien, M., & Lee, J. S. (2025) · Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews · doi:10.1080/17518253.2024.2448171 · Cited by 44

Pure green chemical approach for synthesis of Ag2O nanoparticles

Rokade, A. A., Patil, M. P., Yoo, S. I., Lee, W., & Park, S. S. (2016) · Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews · doi:10.1080/17518253.2016.1234005 · Cited by 44

Greener nanomaterials and their diverse applications in the energy sector

Chakrabartty, I., Hakeem, K. R., Mohanta, Y. K., & Varma, R. S. (2022) · Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy · doi:10.1007/s10098-022-02368-0 · Cited by 43

Combination Effect of Novel Bimetallic Ag-Ni Nanoparticles with Fluconazole against Candida albicans

Kamli, M. R., Alzahrani, E. A., Albukhari, S. M., Ahmad, A., Sabir, J. S. M., & Malik, M. A. (2022) · Journal of Fungi · doi:10.3390/jof8070733 · Cited by 43

Green synthesis and chemical characterization of silver nanoparticles from aqueous extract of Falcaria vulgaris leaves and assessment of their cytotoxicity and antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal and cutaneous wound healing properties

Zangeneh, M. M. (2019) · Applied Organometallic Chemistry · doi:10.1002/aoc.4963 · Cited by 44

Nanomaterials in construction industry: An overview of their properties and contributions in building house

Macías-Silva, M. A., Cedeño-Muñoz, J. S., Morales-Paredes, C. A., Castillo, R. T., Espinoza, G. A. P., Rodríguez-Díaz, J. M., & Castro, C. M. J. (2024) · Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100863 · Cited by 41

Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles using Artemisia dracunculus extract: control of the shape and size by varying synthesis conditions

Wacławek, S., Gončuková, Z., Adach, K., Fijałkowski, M., & Černík, M. (2018) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-018-2510-4 · Cited by 40

Green and Eco-friendly Nanotechnology – Concepts and Industrial Prospects

Aithal, S., & Aithal, P. S. (2021) · International Journal of Management Technology and Social Sciences · doi:10.47992/ijmts.2581.6012.0127 · Cited by 40

Biosynthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles Using Capsicum chinense Fruit Extract and Their In Vitro Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant Assay

Mthana, M. S., Mthiyane, D. M. N., Onwudiwe, D. C., & Singh, M. (2022) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app12094451 · Cited by 40

Greener and Sustainable Chemistry

Varma, R. S. (2014) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app4040493 · Cited by 40

Selenium and tellurium nanomaterials

Piacenza, E., Presentato, A., Zonaro, E., Lampis, S., Vallini, G., & Turner, R. J. (2018) · Physical Sciences Reviews · doi:10.1515/psr-2017-0100 · Cited by 39

Bismuth Vanadate (BiVO4) Nanostructures: Eco-Friendly Synthesis and Their Photocatalytic Applications

Alijani, H. Q., Iravani, S., & Varma, R. S. (2022) · Catalysts · doi:10.3390/catal13010059 · Cited by 38

Degradation of paraquat from contaminated water using green TiO2 nanoparticles synthesized from Coffea arabica L. in photocatalytic process

Phuinthiang, P., & Kajitvichyanukul, P. (2018) · Water Science & Technology · doi:10.2166/wst.2018.493 · Cited by 37

Nanotechnology in Agriculture

Saranya, S., Aswani, R., Remakanthan, A., & Radhakrishnan, E. K. (2019) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-32-9370-0_1 · Cited by 37

In-vitro bio-fabrication of silver nanoparticle using Adhathoda vasica leaf extract and its anti-microbial activity

Nazeruddin, G. M., Prasad, R. D., Prasad, S. R., Garadkar, K. M., & Nayak, A. K. (2014) · Physica E Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures · doi:10.1016/j.physe.2014.02.023 · Cited by 36

Carbon nanomaterials with chitosan: A winning combination for drug delivery systems

Khorsandi, Z., Boroujeni, M. B., Yekani, R., & Varma, R. S. (2021) · Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology · doi:10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102847 · Cited by 36

Environmentally Benign Nanoparticles for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceutical Drugs

Quddus, F., Shah, A., Iftikhar, F. J., Shah, N. S., & Haleem, A. (2023) · Catalysts · doi:10.3390/catal13030511 · Cited by 36

Cucurbita pepoL. extracts as a versatile hydrotropic source for the synthesis of gold nanoparticles with different shapes

Gonnelli, C., Cacioppo, F., Giordano, C., Capozzoli, L., Salvatici, C., Salvatici, M. C., Colzi, I., BUBBA, M. D., Ancillotti, C., & Ristori, S. (2015) · Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews · doi:10.1080/17518253.2015.1027288 · Cited by 35

Engineering bacteria for biogenic synthesis of chalcogenide nanomaterials

Chellamuthu, P., Tran, F., Silva, K. P. T., Chavez, M. S., El‐Naggar, M. Y., & Boedicker, J. Q. (2018) · Microbial Biotechnology · doi:10.1111/1751-7915.13320 · Cited by 35

Chemical characterization and therapeutic properties ofAchillea biebersteiniileaf aqueous extract synthesized copper nanoparticles against methamphetamine‐induced cell death in PC12: A study in the nanotechnology and neurology fields

Wang, G., Ahmeda, A. F., Malek, Z., Mansooridara, S., Zangeneh, A., & Zangeneh, M. M. (2020) · Applied Organometallic Chemistry · doi:10.1002/aoc.5488 · Cited by 34

Efficient degradation of environmental contaminants using Pd-RGO nanocomposite as a retrievable catalyst

Nasrollahzadeh, M., Jaleh, B., Baran, T., & Varma, R. S. (2019) · Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy · doi:10.1007/s10098-019-01784-z · Cited by 34

Injectable hyaluronic acid-based antibacterial hydrogel adorned with biogenically synthesized AgNPs-decorated multi-walled carbon nanotubes

Makvandi, P., Ashrafizadeh, M., Ghomi, M., Najafi, M., Hossein, H. H. S., Zarrabi, A., Mattoli, V., & Varma, R. S. (2021) · Progress in Biomaterials · doi:10.1007/s40204-021-00155-6 · Cited by 34

Desertifilum sp. EAZ03 cell extract as a novel natural source for the biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles and antibacterial, anticancer and antibiofilm characteristics of synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles

Ebadi, M., Zolfaghari, M. R., Aghaei, S. S., Zargar, M., & Noghabi, K. A. (2021) · Journal of Applied Microbiology · doi:10.1111/jam.15177 · Cited by 34

Nano-wastes and the Environment: Potential Challenges and Opportunities of Nano-waste Management Paradigm for Greener Nanotechnologies

Younis, S. A., El‐Fawal, E. M., & Serp, P. (2018) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-319-58538-3_53-1 · Cited by 34

Opportunities and Challenges for Green and Eco‐Friendly Nanotechnology in Twenty‐First Century

Aithal, P. S., & Aithal, S. (2022) · doi:10.1002/9781119650294.ch3 · Cited by 34

Application of copper nanoparticles containing natural compounds in the treatment of bacterial and fungal diseases

Hemmati, S., Kamangar, S. A., Ahmeda, A. F., Zangeneh, M. M., & Zangeneh, A. (2020) · Applied Organometallic Chemistry · doi:10.1002/aoc.5465 · Cited by 32

Unraveling the Active Biomolecules Responsible for the Sustainable Synthesis of Nanoscale Silver Particles through Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Metabolomics

Asmat-Campos, D. A., Abreu, A. C., Romero-Cano, M. S., Urquiaga-Zavaleta, J. M., Contreras‐Cáceres, R., Delfín-Narciso, D., Juárez-Cortijo, L., Nazario-Naveda, R., Penadillos, R. A. R., & Fernández, I. (2020) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c06903 · Cited by 32

Sustainable Syntheses and Sources of Nanomaterials for Microbial Fuel/Electrolysis Cell Applications: An Overview of Recent Progress

Frattini, D., Karunakaran, G., Cho, E., & Kwon, Y. (2021) · Processes · doi:10.3390/pr9071221 · Cited by 32

Nano-enabled strategies for greenhouse gases emission mitigation: a comprehensive review

Sun, Y., Jiang, Y., Wei, H., Zhang, Z., Irshad, S., Liu, X., Xie, Y. B., Rui, Y., & Zhang, P. (2024) · Nano Today · doi:10.1016/j.nantod.2024.102378 · Cited by 31

Gum Kondagoagu/Reduced Graphene Oxide Framed Platinum Nanoparticles and Their Catalytic Role

Venkateshaiah, A., Silvestri, D., Ramakrishnan, R. K., Wacławek, S., Padil, V. V. T., Černík, M., & Varma, R. S. (2019) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules24203643 · Cited by 31

In situ decorated Au NPs on chitosan-encapsulated Fe3O4-NH2 NPs as magnetic nanocomposite: Investigation of its anti-colon carcinoma, anti-gastric cancer and anti-pancreatic cancer

Wang, X., Almoallim, H. S. M., Cui, Q., Alharbi, S. A., & Yang, H. (2020) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.12.037 · Cited by 31

Genetically Engineered Organisms: Possibilities and Challenges of Heavy Metal Removal and Nanoparticle Synthesis

Iravani, S., & Varma, R. S. (2022) · Clean Technologies · doi:10.3390/cleantechnol4020030 · Cited by 31

Green nanocarriers and Biodegradable Systems for sustainable drug delivery solutions

shirzad, M., Salahvarzi, A., Fathi‐karkan, S., Rahdar, A., Guettari, M., & Pandey, S. (2025) · Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology · doi:10.1016/j.jddst.2025.107208 · Cited by 31

Cyclodextrin‐Grafted Silica‐Supported Pd Nanoparticles: An Efficient and Versatile Catalyst for Ligand‐Free C−C Coupling and Hydrogenation

Martina, K., Baricco, F., Caporaso, M., Berlier, G., & Cravotto, G. (2016) · ChemCatChem · doi:10.1002/cctc.201501225 · Cited by 30

Pongamia pinnata seed extract‐mediated green synthesis of silver nanoparticles: Preparation, formulation and evaluation of bactericidal and wound healing potential

Paul, M., & Londhe, V. Y. (2018) · Applied Organometallic Chemistry · doi:10.1002/aoc.4624 · Cited by 30

Role of nanomaterials in advanced membrane technologies for groundwater purification

Garg, M. C., Kumari, S., & Malik, N. P. (2024) · Environmental Science Water Research & Technology · doi:10.1039/d4ew00353e · Cited by 29

Anti-human colon cancer properties of a novel chemotherapeutic supplement formulated by gold nanoparticles containing Allium sativum L. leaf aqueous extract and investigation of its cytotoxicity and antioxidant activities

Liu, Q., Wu, F., Chen, Y., Al‐Rashood, S. T., & Alharbi, S. A. (2021) · Arabian Journal of Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103039 · Cited by 30

Chemical synthesis versus green synthesis to obtain ZnO powders: Evaluation of the antibacterial capacity of the nanoparticles obtained by the chemical method

Benitez-Salazar, M. I., Niño-Castaño, V. E., Dueñas-Cuellar, R. A., Arias, L. C., Fernández, I., & Páez, J. E. R. (2021) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2021.106544 · Cited by 29

Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles: A Solution to Environmental Pollution

Patel, M. (2022) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-16-4230-2_97 · Cited by 29

Natural resources for sustainable synthesis of nanomaterials with anticancer applications: A move toward green nanomedicine

Rabiee, N., Ahmadi, S., Iravani, S., & Varma, R. S. (2022) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2022.114803 · Cited by 29

Green Synthesis and Characterization of Palladium Nanoparticles by Pulsed Laser Ablation and Their Antibacterial Activity

Salman, S., Khashan, K. S., & Hadi, A. A. (2023) · Metals · doi:10.3390/met13020273 · Cited by 29

Nanoarchitectonics of ZnO Nanoparticles Mediated by Extract of Tulbaghia violacea and Their Cytotoxicity Evaluation

Mbenga, Y., Mthiyane, D. M. N., Botha, T. L., Horn, S., Pieters, R., Wepener, V., & Onwudiwe, D. C. (2022) · Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials · doi:10.1007/s10904-022-02248-6 · Cited by 28

Photocatalytic degradation of Congo Red under UV irradiation by zero valent iron nano particles (nZVI) synthesized using Shorea robusta (Sal) leaf extract

Jha, A. K., & Chakraborty, S. (2020) · Water Science & Technology · doi:10.2166/wst.2020.517 · Cited by 27

Formulation and characterization of a novel anti-human endometrial cancer supplement by gold nanoparticles green-synthesized using Spinacia oleracea L. Leaf aqueous extract

Zhu, B., Na, X., Yue, L., Wang, K., Bani‐Fwaz, M. Z., Osman, H.-E. H., El-kott, A. F., & Bai, X. (2021) · Arabian Journal of Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103576 · Cited by 28

Microwave synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using longan seeds biowaste and their efficiencies in photocatalytic decolorization of organic dyes

Chankaew, C., Tapala, W., Grudpan, K., & Rujiwatra, A. (2019) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-019-05099-w · Cited by 27

Biogenic Synthesis of Antifungal Silver Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Stem Extract of Banana

Das, J., & Velusamy, P. (2013) · Nano Biomedicine and Engineering · doi:10.5101/nbe.v5i1.p34-38 · Cited by 26

Synthesis and Enhanced Oil Recovery Potential of the Bio-Nano-Oil Displacement System

Wang, B., Wang, S.-P., Yan, H., Bai, Y., She, Y., & Zhang, F. (2023) · ACS Omega · doi:10.1021/acsomega.3c01447 · Cited by 25

Cheilocostus speciosus extract-assisted naringenin-encapsulated poly-ε-caprolactone nanoparticles: evaluation of anti-proliferative activities

Rabha, B., Bharadwaj, K. K., Boro, N., Ghosh, A., Gogoi, S. K., Varma, R. S., & Baishya, D. (2021) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/d1gc02260a · Cited by 25

Chitosan-modified Pd(II)-d-penicillamine: preparation, characterization, and catalyst application

Keshipour, S., Ahmadi, F., & Seyyedi, B. (2017) · Cellulose · doi:10.1007/s10570-017-1206-0 · Cited by 24

Supercritical water assisted preparation of recyclable gold nanoparticles and their catalytic utility in cross-coupling reactions under sustainable conditions

Raheem, A. A., Thangasamy, P., Sathish, M., & Praveen, C. (2019) · Nanoscale Advances · doi:10.1039/c9na00240e · Cited by 8

Chitosan Encapsulation of FerrateVI for Controlled Release to Water:Mechanistic Insights and Degradation of Organic Contaminant

Chen, B.-Y., Kuo, H.-W., Sharma, V. K., & Den, W. (2019) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-019-54798-4 · Cited by 24

Decoration of silver nanoparticles on multi‐walled carbon nanotubes: Investigation of its anti‐acute leukemia property against acute myeloid leukemia and acute T cell leukemia

Shahriari, M., Hemmati, S., Zangeneh, A., & Zangeneh, M. M. (2020) · Applied Organometallic Chemistry · doi:10.1002/aoc.5476 · Cited by 24

Recent advances and developments in advanced green porous nanomaterial for sustainable energy storage application

Muhammad, A., Jatoi, A. S., Mazari, S. A., Abro, R., Mubarak, N. M., Ahmed, S., Shah, A., Memon, A. Q., Akhter, F., & Wahocho, S. A. (2021) · Journal of Porous Materials · doi:10.1007/s10934-021-01138-5 · Cited by 24

Effective photodegradation of organic water pollutants by the facile synthesis of Ag2O nanoparticles

Karthik, P., Ravichandran, S., Sasikala, V., Prakash, N., Mukkannan, A., & Rajesh, J. (2023) · Surfaces and Interfaces · doi:10.1016/j.surfin.2023.103088 · Cited by 24

A rapid flow strategy for the oxidative cyanation of secondary and tertiary amines via C-H activation

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Mentha piperita-mediated synthesis of cobalt aluminate nanoparticles and their photocatalytic activity

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