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Essential Oil-Mediated Synthesis of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles

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Essential oil; Nanoparticles; Phytochemistry

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The past few decades have witnessed an enormous surge in the synthesis of metal-based nanoparticles using plant extracts, gums, resins, and oils. However, one of the latest trends in this arena is the use of essential oil in aromatic medicinal plants as bioreductants and potential bio-cappers. In this process, the toxic bulky metals are converted to nontoxic nanoparticles with potential bioactivities including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, and anticancer activities. The method is a refined, environmentally benign and cheaper approach toward the synthesis of metal nanoparticles. Recent studies reveal the outstanding catalytic applications of these nanomaterials, particularly, in dye degradation and reduction of organic pollutants subsequently opening doors toward environmental remediation.

Essential Oils

Essential oils are bioactive volatile aromatic liquids present in medicinal...

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  1. Department of Science and Humanities, Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

    Vidya Vilas & Archana P. Das

  2. Department of Physics, Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

    Daizy Philip

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  1. Department of Chemistry, University of Pattimura, Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia

    Chinnappan Baskar

  2. Centre for Nanofibers & Nanotechnology, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

    Seeram Ramakrishna

  3. Manufacturing and Civil Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Gvovik, Norway

    Angela Daniela La Rosa

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    Amutha Chinnappan

  2. Research and Development Center, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, India

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Vilas, V., Das, A.P., Philip, D. (2022). Essential Oil-Mediated Synthesis of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. In: Baskar, C., Ramakrishna, S., Daniela La Rosa, A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Green Materials. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4921-9_3-1

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