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Tanwar S, Parauha YR, There Y, Dhoble SJ. Green synthesis-assisted copper nanoparticles using Aegle marmelos leaves extract: physical, optical, and antimicrobial properties. LUMINESCENCE 2023; 38:1912-1920. [PMID: 37564001 DOI: 10.1002/bio.4579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
Abstract
In the present report, Aegle marmelos leaf powder was used to synthesize copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) using a simple and cost-effective method. A. marmelos leaves have various medicinal uses including for the treatment of diarrhoea, constipation, diabetes, cholera, skin diseases, earache, blood purification, heart problems, and so on. The plant biomolecules induce the reduction of Cu2+ ions to CuNPs and also act as a capping and stabilizing agent. The formation of CuNPs was confirmed using photoluminescence (PL) excitation and emission spectra on a Shimadzu RF-5301 PC spectrofluorophotometer and the absorbance spectra of a UV-visible spectrophotometer at different stages during the synthesis process. In addition, other properties of synthesized CuNPs were also investigated using X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy techniques. The average size of the synthesized CuNPs was in the range 20-40 nm. Furthermore, the synthesized NPs were also considered for an antimicrobial study against Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and Proteus, and Gram-negative Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. using the agar well diffusion method. The zone of inhibition against the Gram-positive bacteria was greater than the zone of inhibition against the Gram-negative bacteria. These investigation results suggest that synthesized NPs are promising nanomaterials for use as antimicrobial agents.
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- Shruti Tanwar
- Department of Microbiology, Taywade College, Mahadula-Koradi, Nagpur, India
- Department of Physics, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, India
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- Department of Physics, Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Taywade College, Mahadula-Koradi, Nagpur, India
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Woźniak-Budych MJ, Staszak K, Staszak M. Copper and Copper-Based Nanoparticles in Medicine-Perspectives and Challenges. Molecules 2023; 28:6687. [PMID: 37764463 PMCID: PMC10536384 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28186687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Nanotechnology has ushered in a new era of medical innovation, offering unique solutions to longstanding healthcare challenges. Among nanomaterials, copper and copper oxide nanoparticles stand out as promising candidates for a multitude of medical applications. This article aims to provide contemporary insights into the perspectives and challenges regarding the use of copper and copper oxide nanoparticles in medicine. It summarises the biomedical potential of copper-based nanoformulations, including the progress of early-stage research, to evaluate and mitigate the potential toxicity of copper nanomaterials. The discussion covers the challenges and prospects of copper-based nanomaterials in the context of their successful clinical translation. The article also addresses safety concerns, emphasizing the need for toxicity assessments of nanomedicines. However, attention is needed to solve the current challenges such as biocompatibility and controlled release. Ongoing research and collaborative efforts to overcome these obstacles are discussed. This analysis aims to provide guidance for the safe and effective integration of copper nanoparticles into clinical practice, thereby advancing their medical applications. This analysis of recent literature has highlighted the multifaceted challenges and prospects associated with copper-based nanomaterials in the context of their translation from the laboratory to the clinic. In particular, biocompatibility remains a formidable hurdle, requiring innovative solutions to ensure the seamless integration into the human body. Additionally, achieving the controlled release of therapeutic agents from copper nanoparticles poses a complex challenge that requires meticulous engineering and precise design.
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- Marta J. Woźniak-Budych
- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Wszechnicy Piastowskiej 3, 61-614 Poznan, Poland
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- Institute of Technology and Chemical Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, Poland; (K.S.); (M.S.)
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- Institute of Technology and Chemical Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, Poland; (K.S.); (M.S.)
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Vincent J, Lau KS, Evyan YCY, Chin SX, Sillanpää M, Chia CH. Biogenic Synthesis of Copper-Based Nanomaterials Using Plant Extracts and Their Applications: Current and Future Directions. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3312. [PMID: 36234439 PMCID: PMC9565561 DOI: 10.3390/nano12193312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Plants have been used for multiple purposes over thousands of years in various applications such as traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda. More recently, the special properties of phytochemicals within plant extracts have spurred researchers to pursue interdisciplinary studies uniting nanotechnology and biotechnology. Plant-mediated green synthesis of nanomaterials utilises the phytochemicals in plant extracts to produce nanomaterials. Previous publications have demonstrated that diverse types of nanomaterials can be produced from extracts of numerous plant components. This review aims to cover in detail the use of plant extracts to produce copper (Cu)-based nanomaterials, along with their robust applications. The working principles of plant-mediated Cu-based nanomaterials in biomedical and environmental applications are also addressed. In addition, it discusses potential biotechnological solutions and new applications and research directions concerning plant-mediated Cu-based nanomaterials that are yet to be discovered so as to realise the full potential of the plant-mediated green synthesis of nanomaterials in industrial-scale production and wider applications. This review provides readers with comprehensive information, guidance, and future research directions concerning: (1) plant extraction, (2) plant-mediated synthesis of Cu-based nanomaterials, (3) the applications of plant-mediated Cu-based nanomaterials in biomedical and environmental remediation, and (4) future research directions in this area.
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- Jei Vincent
- Materials Science Program, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Materials Science Program, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nilai University, Nilai 71800, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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- ASASIpintar Program, Pusat GENIUS@Pintar Negara, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Materials Science Program, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa
- Sustainable Membrane Technology Research Group (SMTRG), Chemical Engineering Department, Persian Gulf University, Bushehr P.O. Box 75169-13817, Iran
- Zhejiang Rongsheng Environmental Protection Paper Co. LTD, NO.588 East Zhennan Road, Pinghu Economic Development Zone, Zhejiang 314213, China
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- Materials Science Program, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
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