Recent advances in the nanoparticles synthesis using plant extract: Applications and future recommendations

• Published in: Journal of molecular structure 2022-01, Vol.1248, p.131538, Article 131538
• Main Authors: Ettadili, F.E., Aghris, S., Laghrib, F., Farahi, A., Saqrane, S., Bakasse, M., Lahrich, S., El Mhammedi, M.A.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Green synthesis; Metallic nanoparticles; Nano-biotechnology; Plant extract
• ISSN: 0022-2860; 1872-8014
• DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.131538

•Methods of green synthesis of (NPs) using plant extract were reviewed.•Properties and characterization techniques of nanoparticles were presented.•Shape and size of green synthesized (NPs) via each plant have been compared.•Different utilizations of green synthesized (NPs) were inspected.•Future viewpoint of utilizations of green synthesis of (NPs) was studied. The Nano-biotechnology represents the intersection of nanotechnology and biotechnology and is a promising field of nanotechnology. Recently, the need of making biocompatible nanoparticles for different applications in various areas by eco-friendly technologies in materials science became significant. Today, green synthesis of different nanoparticles NPs has been broadly examined. Biological synthesis of nanoparticles has evolved as a promising substitute to traditional synthesis methods for producing nanoparticles using unicellular and multicellular biological entities such as actinomycetes yeast, bacteria, viruses, plants, and fungus. In this paper, we provide a general overview on properties, synthesis methods and applications of nanoparticles NPs prepared from plant extract. Indeed, different techniques of green synthesis of NPs by plant extract were discussed and presented. The properties of synthesized NPs, in particular shape and size, were discussed and their applications have been also investigated. Furthermore, the future perspective of green synthesis of NPs and their applications were expressed. [Display omitted]