Exploring the biomedical potential of iron vanadate Nanoparticles: A comprehensive review

• Published in: Inorganic chemistry communications 2023-11, Vol.157, p.111423, Article 111423
• Main Authors: Javad Javid-Naderi, Mohammad, Valizadeh, Nasrin, Banimohamad-Shotorbani, Behnaz, Shahgolzari, Mehdi, Shayegh, Fahimeh, Maleki-baladi, Reza, Sargazi, Saman, Fathi-karkan, Sonia
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 1387-7003; 1879-0259
• DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2023.111423

[Display omitted] •FeVO4 nanoparticles have a number of biological applications, such as sensors, catalysis, energy storage, and environmental cleaning.•Diverse methods have been developed to produce FeVO4 nanoparticles, but hydrothermal synthesis has been selected due to its advantages over other conventional methods.•The exceptional anticancer and antimicrobial (antibacterial and antifungal) properties of FeVO4 nanoparticles demonstrate their potential medical application. In spite of this, there are limitations to the efficacy of FeVO4 nanoparticles, which are discussed in the review. Future research areas will pave the path for the biological applications of FeVO4 nanoparticles. The rising interest in iron vanadate nanoparticles (FeVO4 NPs) in recent years is driven by their unique physical and chemical properties, which puts them at the forefront of numerous biomedical disciplines. This review offers an in-depth exploration of the enormous biomedical possibilities linked with FeVO4 NPs. The salient aspects discussed include a description of FeVO4 NPs, along with an array of methodologies for their synthesis and characterization. An important part of this review details the nanoparticle’s electrochemical mechanisms, based on our findings we recommend promising electrochemical approaches for further investigation. Crucial to understanding their use in the biomedical field, their toxicity and biocompatibility are assessed, proving their safety for such applications. Emphasis is put on their impressive anticancer and antimicrobial attributes, showcasing their therapeutic potential. The multi-faceted nature of FeVO4 NPs is underscored further with a discussion on their potential biomedical, environmental applications, and photocatalytic activity. An exploration of other possible applications is also undertaken. Although FeVO4 NPs present a substantial efficacy, there are limitations, which are elaborated within this review. The study concludes with a constructive dialogue on prospective research directions, setting the stage for continued advancement of FeVO4 NPs in assorted biomedical applications.