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

Spectroscopic and Antibacterial Studies of Anisotropic Gold Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Malva parviflora

Zayed, M. F., Eisa, W. H., & Hezma, A. M. (2017) · Journal of Applied Spectroscopy · doi:10.1007/s10812-017-0406-6 · Cited by 16

Biosynthesis of Functional Silver Nanoparticles Using Callus and Hairy Root Cultures of Aristolochia manshuriensis

Yugay, Y., Sorokina, M. R., Grigorchuk, V. P., Rusapetova, T. V., Silant’ev, V. E., Egorova, A. E., Adedibu, P. A., Kudinova, O., Vasyutkina, E., Ivanov, V. V., et al. (2023) · Journal of Functional Biomaterials · doi:10.3390/jfb14090451 · Cited by 15

Nanotechnology Prospects and Constraints in Agriculture

Chandrika, K. P., Singh, A., Tumma, M. K., & Yadav, P. (2018) · Environmental chemistry for a sustainable world · doi:10.1007/978-3-319-76090-2_5 · Cited by 15

Biomedical Applications of Lignin-Based Nanoparticles

Iravani, S. (2020) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-15-0391-7_8 · Cited by 15

Green Nanomaterials for Photocatalytic Degradation of Toxic Organic Compounds

Susan, M. A. B. H., Ahmed, S., & Ara, G. (2021) · Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology · doi:10.2174/1389201023666211231100843 · Cited by 16

Facile Synthesis of Magnetic Nigella Sativa Seeds: Advances on Nano-Formulation Approaches for Delivering Antioxidants and Their Antifungal Activity against Candida albicans

Malik, M. A., Al-Harbi, L. M., Nabi, A., Alzahrani, K. A., Narasimharao, K., & Kamli, M. R. (2023) · Pharmaceutics · doi:10.3390/pharmaceutics15020642 · Cited by 15

Biological approaches of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanosheets using Pleurotus sajor caju extract and its in vitro pharmaceutical applications

Manimaran, K., Dhakshinamoorthy, G. P., Kumar, S. R., Karunanithi, B., Dahlous, K. A., Mohammed, A. A. A., & Govindasamy, M. (2022) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-022-03457-2 · Cited by 14

Preparation of bionanocomposites and bionanomaterials from agricultural wastes

Abdellaoui, H., Bouhfid, R., & Qaiss, A. E. K. (2017) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-08-100957-4.00015-2 · Cited by 14

Application of titanium nanoparticles containing natural compounds in cutaneous wound healing

Ahmeda, A. F., Abbasi, N., Ghaneialvar, H., Zangeneh, M. M., & Zangeneh, A. (2020) · Applied Organometallic Chemistry · doi:10.1002/aoc.5480 · Cited by 14

Design and synthesis of nano Cu/chitosan-starch bio-composite for the treatment of human thyroid carcinoma

Sun, W., Karmakar, B., Ibrahium, H. A., Awwad, N. S., & El-kott, A. F. (2021) · Arabian Journal of Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103465 · Cited by 14

Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Incorporated Graphene Oxide: Investigation of Its Catalytic Activity, Antioxidant and Potential Activity Against Colorectal Cancer Cells

Zi, W., Karmakar, B., El-kott, A. F., Al‐Saeed, F. A., Negm, S., & Salem, E. T. (2023) · Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials · doi:10.1007/s10904-023-02600-4 · Cited by 14

Silver Nanoparticles in Natural Environment: Formation, Fate, and Toxicity

Sharma, V. K., & Zbořil, R. (2017) · Nanomedicine and nanotoxicology · doi:10.1007/978-981-10-5864-6_10 · Cited by 14

Synthesis and characterization of Fe55Co45 magnetic nanoparticles by polyol and green chemistry method

Jimenez, L. F. J., Herrera, A., & Ávila, Z. I. C. D. (2019) · Results in Physics · doi:10.1016/j.rinp.2019.102785 · Cited by 14

One-pot facile green synthesis of Ag-ZnO nanoparticles using Citrus-limon fruit peel ash for biological and photocatalytic applications

Gasti, T., Dixit, S., Kembhavi, M. R., & Chougale, R. B. (2025) · Inorganic Chemistry Communications · doi:10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115174 · Cited by 13

Nano-dimensional gold synthesis for biomedical applications: upscaling and challenges

Chakraborty, S., Mal, S., Halder, A., Das, S., Sen, K. K., Mukherjee, A., & Roy, P. (2023) · Particulate Science And Technology · doi:10.1080/02726351.2023.2211954 · Cited by 13

Biocompatibility assessment of Rutin and PEG loaded novel nanoceria on human erythrocytes and human myeloid leukemia (U937) cells

Ganeshkar, M. P., Gaddigal, A. T., Shivappa, P., Poojari, P. B., Goder, P. H., & Kamanavalli, C. M. (2023) · Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology · doi:10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104761 · Cited by 13

Utility of Biogenic Iron and Its Bimetallic Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications: A Review

Abedini, A., Rostami, M., Banafshe, H. R., Rahimi‐Nasrabadi, M., Nasab, A. S., & Ganjali, M. R. (2022) · Frontiers in Chemistry · doi:10.3389/fchem.2022.893793 · Cited by 13

Recent plant-based nanomedicine and nanocarrier for cancer treatment

Shukla, M. K., Das, A. K., Gaurav, A., Bisht, D., Singh, A., & Kumar, D. (2023) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-95325-2.00011-0 · Cited by 13

Photocatalytic technology in architectural context: From science to societal debates

Megahed, N. A. (2013) · Indoor and Built Environment · doi:10.1177/1420326x13481236 · Cited by 13

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from aqueous extract of Ziziphora clinopodioides Lam and evaluation of their bio‐activities under in vitro and in vivo conditions

Ahmeda, A. F., Zangeneh, A., Kalbasi, R. J., Seydi, N., Zangeneh, M. M., Mansouri, S., Goorani, S., & Moradi, R. (2020) · Applied Organometallic Chemistry · doi:10.1002/aoc.5358 · Cited by 13

Synthesis and study of zinc oxide nanoparticles and their nanocomposites

Mohammed, N. H., & khazraji, A. H. A. (2022) · Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results · doi:10.47750/pnr.2022.13.04.105 · Cited by 12

Minerals and metal Industry in the global scenario and environmental sustainability

Palit, S., & Hussain, C. M. (2021) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-824342-8.00001-8 · Cited by 12

Some Effective Methods for Treatment of Wastewater from Cu Production

Krstić, V. (2020) · Environmental chemistry for a sustainable world · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-52421-0_12 · Cited by 12

Evaluation of biomass-derived stabilising agents for colloidal silver nanoparticles via nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA)

Luque, R., Ojeda, M., Garcı́a, A., Lastres, C., Campos, R., Pineda, A., Romero, A. A., & Yépez, A. (2013) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/c3ra40368h · Cited by 12

A Novel Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Rubus crataegifolius Bge Fruit Extract

Rokade, A. A., Kim, J. H., Lim, S. R., Yoo, S. I., Jin, Y., & Park, S. S. (2017) · Journal of Cluster Science · doi:10.1007/s10876-017-1196-y · Cited by 12

Bacteriogenic metallic and semiconducting nano-system as a potential sustainable solution for one health complexities

Chaudhary, V., Sonu, S., Raizada, P., & Kaushik, A. K. (2025) · Advances in Colloid and Interface Science · doi:10.1016/j.cis.2025.103648 · Cited by 12

Immobilized Au nanoparticles on chitosan-biguanidine modified Fe3O4 nanoparticles and investigation of its anti-human lung cancer activity

Yang, X., Karmakar, B., Ke, J., Ibrahium, H. A., Awwad, N. S., & El-kott, A. F. (2021) · Journal of Saudi Chemical Society · doi:10.1016/j.jscs.2021.101391 · Cited by 11

Synthesis of Nanomaterials by Biological Route

Thakur, A., Chahar, D., & Thakur, P. (2022) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-16-6819-7_5 · Cited by 11

Hierarchical zinc aluminate 3D nanostructures, synthesized by bio-inspired ultrasound assisted sonochemical route: Display and dosimetry applications

Komahal, F. F., Nagabhushana, H., Darshan, G. P., & Prasad, B. D. (2017) · Arabian Journal of Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.arabjc.2017.07.002 · Cited by 11

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. (2019) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-319-73645-7_53 · Cited by 11

Novel green synthesis of silver nanoparticles mediated by Curcumae kwangsiensis for anti-lung cancer activities: a preclinical trial study

Liu, Z., Zhang, Z., Du, X., Liu, Y., Alarfaj, A. A., Hirad, A. H., Ansari, S. A., & Zhang, Z. (2021) · Archives of Medical Science · doi:10.5114/aoms/134059 · Cited by 10

Advances in the use of green and sustainable synthesis to obtain nanomaterials

Oliveira, J. R. P., & Lenzi, G. G. (2023) · IntechOpen eBooks · doi:10.5772/intechopen.1002866 · Cited by 10

CeO2 foam-like nanostructure: biosynthesis and their efficient removal of hazardous dye

Langari, A. A. A., Soltaninezhad, S., Zafarnia, N., Heidari, M., Varma, R. S., Ebrahimi, Z., Azhdari, S., Borhani, F., & Khatami, M. (2020) · Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering · doi:10.1007/s00449-020-02464-9 · Cited by 10

Novel iminepyridinium -modified silicas as super-adsorbents for metals ions

Wieszczycka, K., Wojciechowska, I., Filipowiak, K., Buchwald, T., Nowicki, M., Dudzińska, P., Strzemięcka, B., & Voelkel, A. (2022) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2022.153555 · Cited by 10

Green‐Nanotechnology‐Driven Drug Delivery Systems

Patel, M. R., Patel, J. K., & Dayaramani, R. A. (2022) · doi:10.1002/9781119650294.ch7 · Cited by 10

Synergic formulation of Ipomoea batatas quercetin loaded with zinc oxide nanoparticles: Photocatalysis of the methylene blue and cango red dyes and biological evaluations

Nandisha, P. S., Sowbhagya, Yallappa, S., Nagashree, K. L., Manjunatha, S., Umesha, B., & Bahir, A. A. (2024) · Journal of Molecular Structure · doi:10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.138766 · Cited by 9

Plasma‐Electrified Synthesis of Atom‐Efficient Electrocatalysts for Sustainable Water Catalysis and Beyond

Perera, M. G. N., Barclay, M., Ostrikov, K., Macleod, J. M., & O'Mullane, A. P. (2024) · ChemCatChem · doi:10.1002/cctc.202400899 · Cited by 9

Enhanced Bioactivity of Pyrolysis Liquid and AgNPs from Capparis sicula subsp. sicula : Chemical Characterization and Mechanistic Insights

Yenigün, S., Başar, Y., Demirtaş, İ., Özen, T., SUNYAR, B., Yiğit, A., Yıldız, İ., & Alma, M. H. (2026) · Chemistry & Biodiversity · doi:10.1002/cbdv.202502773 · Cited by 9

Green Synthesis of Pd Nanoparticles Mediated by Thymbra Spicata Leaves Extract and Its Application as a Recyclable Nanocatalyst for Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol and Suzuki Reactions

Tanreh, S., Hallajian, S., Hamedani, Y. P., Nazari, P., Darvishi, K., & Hekmati, M. (2018) · Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials · doi:10.1007/s10904-017-0775-6 · Cited by 9

Biodegradable Polymers and Gold Nanoparticle–Decorated Skin Substitutes: Synthesis, Characterization, and In Vitro Biological Activities

Sasidharan, S., & Pottail, L. (2021) · Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology · doi:10.1007/s12010-021-03600-1 · Cited by 9

Equisetum arvense L aqueous extract: a novel chemotherapeutic supplement for treatment of human colon carcinoma

Wang, L., Zhang, L., Zheng, G., Luo, H., El-kott, A. F., & El-Kenawy, A. E.-M. (2021) · Archives of Medical Science · doi:10.5114/aoms/138146 · Cited by 9

Greenness of things

Varma, R. S. (2021) · Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy · doi:10.1007/s10098-021-02201-0 · Cited by 9

Structural, Morphological, Optical, and Antibacterial Activities of Zinc Oxide Nanopowders: A Comparative Study of Green and Soft Chemical Synthesis

Pushpa, K. C. S., Sakthivel, P., Saravanakumar, K., Anuradha, N., Sankaranarayanan, R. K., & Paulraj, M. S. (2022) · Advances in Materials Science and Engineering · doi:10.1155/2022/7778328 · Cited by 9

Core-shell hybrid nanoparticles: Production and application in agriculture and the environment

Iravani, S. (2020) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-821354-4.00002-9 · Cited by 8

Green synthesis, characterization and in vitro biomedical applications of Coldenia procumbens Linn. synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs)

Yuvasri, C., Dhanavel, D., Venkatesalu, V., & Gopalakrishanan, M. (2025) · Inorganic Chemistry Communications · doi:10.1016/j.inoche.2025.114470 · Cited by 9

Cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of advanced green materials

Yalçın, S. (2021) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-820484-9.00027-1 · Cited by 8

Efficient Production of Platform Chemicals from Lignocellulosic Biomass by Using Nanocatalysts: A Review

Jain, S., & Kassaye, S. (2024) · Reactions · doi:10.3390/reactions5040044 · Cited by 7

Flower extract of Tagetes erecta (marigold) as capping agents for synthesis of magnesium oxide nanoparticles with antioxidant potential

Chandrasekaran, N., Periakaruppan, R., Selvaraj, K. S. V., Shalini, K., & Al‐Dayan, N. (2024) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-024-05668-1 · Cited by 7

Evaluación del impacto ambiental del uso de nanopartículas de alúmina como aditivo de mezclas biodiesel/diésel mediante análisis de ciclo de vida

Ojeda, K. A., Herrera, A., Sierra, M. J., & Tamayo, K. (2015) · Ingeniería y Competitividad · doi:10.25100/iyc.v17i1.2208 · Cited by 7

Aplikasi Gold Nanopartikel dengan Bahan Alam sebagai Kosmetik Pemutih Wajah: Tinjauan Sistematis

Putri, L. T., Syukri, Y., & Werdyani, S. (2021) · Jurnal Sains Farmasi & Klinis · doi:10.25077/jsfk.8.2.116-127.2021 · Cited by 7

Synthesis, characterization and anticancer activities of silver nanoparticles from the leaves of Datura stramonium L.

Chandan, G., Pal, S., Kashyap, S., Siwal, S. S., Dhiman, S. K., Saini, A. K., & Saini, R. V. (2021) · Nanofabrication · doi:10.1515/nanofab-2020-0103 · Cited by 7

Biogenesis of nanoparticles using microorganisms: A Review

Singhal, A., Baweja, P., GUPTA, S. R., Chopra, H., & Gandhi, P. B. (2023) · Plant Science Today · doi:10.14719/pst.2373 · Cited by 7

A review on green synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles (magnetite) for environmental applications

Bolívar, W. M., & Jimenez, N. T. (2019) · Congreso Internacional de Innovación y Tendencias en Ingeniería (CONIITI) · doi:10.1109/coniiti48476.2019.8960849 · Cited by 7

Biogenic Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles with High Antimicrobial and Catalytic Activities using Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa)

Yong, D. W. Y., Lieu, Z. Z., Cao, X., Yong, X. E., Wong, J. Z. L., Cheong, Y. S., Browder, L. K., & Chin, W. S. (2020) · Chemistry - An Asian Journal · doi:10.1002/asia.202001146 · Cited by 7

Modified Kappa‐Carrageenan as a Heterogeneous Green Catalyst for the Synthesis of Nitrogen and Sulfur‐Containing Indenone‐Fused Heterocyclic Compounds

Bayat, M., & Nasri, S. (2018) · Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry · doi:10.1002/jhet.3083 · Cited by 7

Energy, environment and sustainability challenges and opportunities for chemical engineers

Agrawal, R., & Sikdar, S. K. (2012) · Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.coche.2012.07.002 · Cited by 7

Microwave Technology—Applications in Chemical Synthesis

Varma, R. S. (2013) · Wiley eBooks · doi:10.1002/0471238961.1309031822011813.a01.pub2 · Cited by 7

Green Nanomaterials in Energy Storage: Advancements and Challenges

Kaur, S., Rani, A., Sharma, A., Luhakhra, N., & Karol, V. (2024) · ACS symposium series · doi:10.1021/bk-2024-1488.ch012 · Cited by 6

Nature-Inspired and Sustainable Synthesis of Sulfur-Bearing Fe-Rich Nanoparticles

O’Connor, D., Hou, D., Liu, Q., Palmer, M. R., & Varma, R. S. (2020) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c03401 · Cited by 6

Environmental impact study by life cycle assessment of the use of alumina nanoparticles as an additive in biodiesel/diesel blends

Ojeda, K. A., Herrera, A., Sierra, M. J., & Tamayo, K. (2015) · Ingeniería y Competitividad · Cited by 6

Editorial overview: Sustainability via nanocatalysis

Varma, R. S. (2018) · Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.cogsc.2018.12.002 · Cited by 6

How Eco‐friendly Nanomaterials are Effective for the Sustainability of the Environment

Kumar, M., Sharma, P., Chakravarty, A., Paswan, S., & Bhartiya, D. K. (2024) · doi:10.1002/9781119900931.ch8 · Cited by 6

Numerical simulation and optimization of biological nanocomposite system for enhanced oil recovery

Chen, X., Zhou, J., Gao, P., Liu, P., & Feng, Q. (2024) · Nanotechnology Reviews · doi:10.1515/ntrev-2024-0060 · Cited by 5

Degradation of toxic dye pollutant Eosin Y under visible light using synergistic effects of nanocomposite components: zeolite NaY, NiFe2O4, and metal-doped TiO2 (Ag, Au, Pd, Pt)

Kerahroudi, S. S., Nabiyouni, G., & Ghanbari, D. (2025) · Journal of Materials Science Materials in Electronics · doi:10.1007/s10854-025-15106-1 · Cited by 5

Optimized Synthesis of FeNi/TiO2 Green Nanocatalyst for High-Quality Liquid Fuel Production via Mild Pyrolysis

Parapat, R. Y., Putra, M. F. R., Zamaludin, Z., Permadi, D. A., Aschuri, I., Yuono, Y., Noviyanto, A., Schwarz, M., & Schomäcker, R. (2023) · Jurnal Kimia Sains dan Aplikasi · doi:10.14710/jksa.26.10.391-403 · Cited by 5

Exposure control measures proposed by different organizations: the curious case of nanomaterial-involved activities

Shekaftik, S. O., & Nasirzadeh, N. (2024) · International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics · doi:10.1080/10803548.2024.2318088 · Cited by 5

Metal oxide nanocrystals—applications

Patil, V. S., Sattigeri, N. I., Maheshkumar, B., Nagaveni, G. H., Halse, S. V., Shashank, M., Inamdar, S. R., & Kalasad, M. N. (2024) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-96125-7.00026-5 · Cited by 5

Chitosan-transition metal coordination biopolymer: a promising heterogeneous catalyst for radical ion polymerization of vinyl acetate at ambient temperature

Bisiriyu, I. O., & Meijboom, R. (2021) · Journal of Polymer Research · doi:10.1007/s10965-021-02683-y · Cited by 5

Nutritional, Pharmaceutical, and Industrial Potential of Forest-Based Plant Gum

Adnan, M., Oh, K., Cho, D. H., & Alle, M. (2021) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-73077-2_5 · Cited by 5

Sustainable synthesis of NiCo2O4 nanorods with cellulose for high energy density asymmetric supercapacitor application

Sumathy, S., Govindhan, M., & Parthasarathy, M. (2025) · Journal of Materials Science Materials in Electronics · doi:10.1007/s10854-025-15410-w · Cited by 4

Unveiling the antibacterial potential of green-synthesized silver chloride and silver chromium nanoparticles from Pelargonium graveolens extract through molecular docking and bioactivity studies

Ramadan, M. A., Hachem, Z., Abdallah, A. M., Ghouch, N. E., El-Sayed, A. F., Khalil, M. I. M., & Hajj, R. E. (2025) · Microbiology Spectrum · doi:10.1128/spectrum.01142-25 · Cited by 5

A Review of Revolutionizing Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles in Pharmacy and Healthcare

Geetha, K., Yekkala, M., & Kiran, R. S. (2024) · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · doi:10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i57515 · Cited by 4

Optimization of ecofriendly L-Fe/Ni nanoparticles prepared using extract of black tea leaves for removal of tetracycline antibiotics from groundwater by response surface methodology

Rikabi, A. A. K. K., Alzubadiy, M. W. M., Ali, Z. H., Khudhair, H. M., & Abdulhasan, M. J. (2024) · South African Journal of Chemical Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.sajce.2024.07.007 · Cited by 4

Synthesis of novel FeM (Co, Ni, Cu & Zn)/PDMS for magnetic actuators thin film fabrication by greener route

Selvakumaran, N., Gowsalya, M., Gurunathan, K., & Piraman, S. (2022) · Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jmmm.2022.169139 · Cited by 4

The Preparation of a Library of Fused Nitrogen Heterocyclic Compounds Catalyzed by Zn2SnO4 Nanoparticles

Khalaj, M. (2022) · Polycyclic aromatic compounds · doi:10.1080/10406638.2022.2105910 · Cited by 4

Magnetic Nanoparticles for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications

Lakshmi, P. K., Usha, C., Meenakshi, S., & Saravanan, M. (2022) · Nanotechnology in the life sciences · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-12658-1_20 · Cited by 4

Phytochemical-embedded nanocomposites: an update on processes and their applications

Srivastava, M., Gaur, P., Tiwari, N., & Shanker, K. (2024) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-99682-2.00003-7 · Cited by 4

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

Aithal, P. S., & Aithal, S. (2022) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.4161033 · Cited by 4

Green nanomaterials from renewable Biomass: Sustainable Synthesis, environmental Applications, and Life-Cycle implications

Singh, D., Kumar, A., Chawla, P. A., & Chawla, V. (2026) · Environmental Nanotechnology Monitoring & Management · doi:10.1016/j.enmm.2026.101146 · Cited by 4

Antifungal and Antibacterial Activity of Lathyrus aphaca L. Mediated Green Synthesized CdS Nanoparticles and Their Characterization

Faisal, S., Akhtar, N., Ullah, H., Akif, M., Khan, I., Ali, F., & Mohmand, N. Z. K. (2025) · Green Chemical Technology · doi:10.70322/gct.2025.10007 · Cited by 3

Green Synthesis, Characterization, and Antibacterial Activity of Metal Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites Using Leaves Extract of Prunus persica L.

Rahman, T. U., Mukhtar, S., Zeb, M. A., & Liaqat, W. (2022) · Journal of Applied Spectroscopy · doi:10.1007/s10812-022-01424-3 · Cited by 3

Available Synthesis Methods of Green Nanomaterials, Their Properties, and Characterization

Sutradhar, S., Mondal, S., & Ghosh, B. N. (2023) · Smart nanomaterials technology · doi:10.1007/978-981-99-4149-0_11 · Cited by 3

Enhanced Cytotoxic Efficacy of Ocimum basilicum Leaf Extract-Mediated TiO2 Nanocrystals

Kapoor, A., Kumar, N., Sharma, J. K., Sharma, V., Sharma, S., Pundir, P., Anand, G., Kandwal, A., & Kumar, S. (2024) · Journal of Cluster Science · doi:10.1007/s10876-024-02603-2 · Cited by 3

Ni and La substitution of Cobalt nanoferrites preparation: structural, magnetic, and dielectric studies and photocatalytic activity for waste water treatment

Yelagandula, S., Eragari, R. R., Putta, C. S., Kotha, L. R., & Adulla, P. R. (2024) · Journal of Materials Science Materials in Electronics · doi:10.1007/s10854-024-13334-5 · Cited by 3

The vast scientific vision and scientific ingenuity in the field of nanofiltration, nanotechnology and water sustainability- A state of the art review

Palit, S. (2023) · Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry · doi:10.52711/0974-4150.2023.00049 · Cited by 2

Bioavailability and Environmental Safety of Nanoinsecticides

Anbalagan, R., Krishnan, J., & Kannan, S. (2024) · Nanotechnology in the life sciences · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-75798-3_7 · Cited by 2

EtOH ‐Solvated Iron Nanoparticles‐Catalyzed Green Synthesis of Quinoline Scaffolds

Agrwal, A., Chadha, N., Ahmad, N., & Sharma, S. (2026) · Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society · doi:10.1002/jccs.70209 · Cited by 2

Carica papaya male flower mediated environmentally benign synthesis of silver nanoparticles towards the sensing of tryptophan

Harsha Haridas, E. S., Bhattacharya, S., Varma, M. K. R., & Chandra, G. K. (2023) · Materials Today Proceedings · doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2023.03.731 · Cited by 3

Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Haplophyllum robustum Bge. Extract: Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Scolicidal Activity against Echinococcus granulosus Protoscolices

Movahedi, R., Razmjoue, D., Movahedpour, A., Varma, R. S., & Bahmani, M. (2024) · Current Nanoscience · doi:10.2174/0115734137328566240821090454 · Cited by 2

Synthesis of NiFe₂O₄ Magnetic Using Artocarpus altilis Leave Extract for Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye and Antibacterial Applications

Safitri, B., Yohandini, H., Muharni, M., Salni, S., & Hariani, P. (2024) · Jurnal Kimia Sains dan Aplikasi · doi:10.14710/jksa.27.8.371-380 · Cited by 3

Nanotechnology-Based Impacts on Agricultural Soils

Joshi, N., Kaur, R., Saud, S., Rahman, T. U., Bhatti, A., Fahad, S., & Nawaz, T. (2024) · Nanotechnology in the life sciences · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-76000-6_9 · Cited by 2

Chitosan-based therapeutic approaches for gastrointestinal malignancies: A review of novel drug delivery platforms and theragnostic systems

Zhao, N., Chen, H., Cai, S., Li, Q., Wang, J., Wang, W., & Lv, C. (2025) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121608 · Cited by 4

Microwave‐Assisted Biogenic Synthesis of Metal‐Decorated Reduced Graphene Oxide and their Electrochemical Properties.

Gannavarapu, K. P., Azizighannad, S., Muthukumar, S., Mitra, S., & Dandamudi, R. B. (2018) · ChemistrySelect · doi:10.1002/slct.201803420 · Cited by 2

Verbascum chinense L. leaf aqueous extract green-synthesized nanoparticles: Its performance in the treatment of several types of human lung cancers

Fu, Y., Wang, P., Zhou, W. P., Lv, L., Fan, Y., Alahmadi, T. A., Alharbi, S. A., & Wainwright, M. (2021) · Arabian Journal of Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103413 · Cited by 2

Anti-leukemia properties of cadmium nanoparticles in the in vitro and in vivo condition: A chemobiological study

Miao, Y., Mahdavi, B., & Zangeneh, M. M. (2021) · Archives of Medical Science · doi:10.5114/aoms/142465 · Cited by 2

Ultrasound assisted synthesis of starch-capped Cu2O NPs towards the degradation of dye and its anti-lung carcinoma properties

Zhang, H., Xu, W., Wang, P., & Zhang, L. (2022) · Arabian Journal of Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.104121 · Cited by 2

Festschrift in Honor of Rajender S. Varma

Sharma, V. K. (2016) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.6b00254 · Cited by 2

Unfolding plant desiccation tolerance : evolution, structure, and function of LEA proteins

Artur, M. A. S. (2019) · doi:10.18174/465557 · Cited by 2

Antifungal and Antibacterial Activity of Lathyrus Aphaca L. Mediated Green Synthesized CdS Nanoparticles and their CharacterizationPreprint

Akhtar, N., Ullah, H., Akif, M., Khan, I., Ali, F., & Mohmand, N. Z. K. (2024) · Preprints.org · doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0555.v1 · Cited by 2

One-pot preparation of pectin encapsulated Cu2O nanoparticles under ultrasound condition: Investigation of its catalytic, cytotoxicity, antioxidant, and anti-colorectal cancer properties

Li, W., Li, W., Cheng, R., Li, J., & Jin, H. Z. (2022) · Inorganic Chemistry Communications · doi:10.1016/j.inoche.2022.109772 · Cited by 1

CHAPTER 5. The Green Synthesis and Environmental Applications of Nanomaterials

Han, C., Peláez, M. A., Nadagouda, M. N., Obare, S. O., Falaras, P., Dunlop, P., Byrne, J., Choi, H., & Dionysiou, D. D. (2012) · RSC green chemistry series · doi:10.1039/9781849735469-00106 · Cited by 7

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

Sustainability as an emerging design criterion in nanoparticle synthesis and applications

Murphy, C. J. (2008) · Journal of Materials Chemistry · doi:10.1039/b717456j · Cited by 219

Biological Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles: A Review

Devra, V. (2022) · Academia Letters · doi:10.20935/al4689 · Cited by 1

‘Green’ synthesis of metals and their oxide nanoparticles: applications for environmental remediation

Singh, J., Dutta, T., Kim, K., Rawat, M., Samddar, P., & Kumar, P. (2018) · Journal of Nanobiotechnology · doi:10.1186/s12951-018-0408-4 · Cited by 2,847