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Green synthesis of nanoparticles using plant extracts: a review

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Green synthesis of nanoparticles has many potential applications in environmental and biomedical fields. Green synthesis aims in particular at decreasing the usage of toxic chemicals. For instance, the use of biological materials such as plants is usually safe. Plants also contain reducing and capping agents. Here we present the principles of green chemistry, and we review plant-mediated synthesis of nanoparticles and their recent applications. Nanoparticles include gold, silver, copper, palladium, platinum, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide.

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Abbreviations

4-AP:

4-Amino phenol

BET:

Brunauer–Emmett–Teller

CR:

Congo red

DLS:

Dynamic light scattering

2,4-DNPH:

2,4-Dinitrophenilhydrazine

EDS:

Energy-dispersive spectroscopy

FESEM:

Field emission scanning electron microscopy

FTIR:

Fourier transform infrared

GO:

Graphene oxide

MB:

Methylene blue

MO:

Methyl orange

MR:

Methyl red

4-NP:

4-Nitrophenol

RhB:

Rhodamine B

RGO:

Reduced graphene oxide

SERS:

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering

TWW:

Tannery wastewater

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Jadoun, S., Arif, R., Jangid, N.K. et al. Green synthesis of nanoparticles using plant extracts: a review. Environ Chem Lett 19, 355–374 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-020-01074-x

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