Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: Green Synthesis and Their Antimicrobial Activity

The rise of antimicrobial resistance caused by inappropriate use of these agents in various settings has become a global health threat. Nanotechnology offers the potential for the synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) with antimicrobial activity, such as iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs). The use of IONPs...

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Published in:Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2023-11, Vol.13 (22), p.2919
Main Authors: Zúñiga-Miranda, Johana, Guerra, Julio, Mueller, Alexander, Mayorga-Ramos, Arianna, Carrera-Pacheco, Saskya E, Barba-Ostria, Carlos, Heredia-Moya, Jorge, Guamán, Linda P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
antibacterial activity
Antibiotics
antifungal activity
Antimicrobial activity
Antimicrobial agents
Antimicrobial resistance
antiparasitic
Antiparasitic agents
Antiviral agents
Bacteria
Chemical synthesis
Drug resistance
Drug resistance in microorganisms
Energy consumption
Enzymes
Ferric oxide
Fungi
Fungicides
Global health
Green chemistry
green synthesis
Health aspects
Health risks
Identification and classification
Infectious diseases
IONPs
Iron compounds
Iron oxides
Metabolites
Metal oxides
Methods
Microorganisms
Nanoparticles
Nanotechnology
Organic materials
Organic wastes
Pathogenicity
Pathogens
Properties
Proteins
Public health
Synthesis
Toxicity
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Summary:The rise of antimicrobial resistance caused by inappropriate use of these agents in various settings has become a global health threat. Nanotechnology offers the potential for the synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) with antimicrobial activity, such as iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs). The use of IONPs is a promising way to overcome antimicrobial resistance or pathogenicity because of their ability to interact with several biological molecules and to inhibit microbial growth. In this review, we outline the pivotal findings over the past decade concerning methods for the green synthesis of IONPs using bacteria, fungi, plants, and organic waste. Subsequently, we delve into the primary challenges encountered in green synthesis utilizing diverse organisms and organic materials. Furthermore, we compile the most common methods employed for the characterization of these IONPs. To conclude, we highlight the applications of these IONPs as promising antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antiviral agents.
ISSN:2079-4991
2079-4991
DOI:10.3390/nano13222919