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Kavaz et al.
Green Synthesized Metallic Oxide Nanomaterials for
Diverse Applications
NanoWorld Journal
Review Article Open Access
https://doi.org/10.17756/nwj.2022-096
Doga Kavaz
1, 2*
, Huzaifa Umar
1, 2
, and Maryam Rabiu Aliyu
3
1
Cyprus International University, Bioengineering Department, 98258, Northern Cyprus via Mersin, Turkey
2
Cyprus International University, Biotechnology Research Center, 98258, Northern Cyprus via Mersin, Turkey
3
Cyprus International University, Department of Energy System Engineering, 98258, Northern Cyprus via Mersin, Turkey
*
Correspondence to:
Doga Kavaz
Cyprus International University
Bioengineering Department, 98258
Northern Cyprus via Mersin 10 Turkey
E-mail: dkavaz@ciu.edu.tr
Received: January 05, 2022
Accepted: February 17, 2022
Published: February 21, 2022
Citation: Kavaz D, Umar H, Aliyu MR. Green
Synthesized Metallic Oxide Nanomaterials for
Diverse Applications. J Nanoworld 8(1) 14-22.
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Abstract
e increased demand for metal and metal oxide nanoparticles has led to
large-scale manufacturing of these nanoparticles employing high-energy pro-
cedures with diverse toxic solvents. is pollutes the environment, necessitating
the use of environmentally acceptable "green" synthesis processes. Bio-resources,
such as plants and plant products, bacteria, fungi, yeast, and algae, can be used to
produce metal nanoparticles as an alternative. In comparison to other methods,
"green" synthesis has low toxicity and is safer for human health and the environ-
ment, making it the best method for creating metal and metal oxide nanoparticles.
Considering metallic oxide nanomaterials as promising materials, we provide a
comprehensive review of studies on the diverse application and green synthetic
method of metallic oxide nanomaterials using biological materials as reducing
agents and stabilizers. is study extensively reviews the recent research on the
synthesis mechanism of zinc oxide, silver oxide, and gold oxide nanomaterials and
their diverse applications.
Keywords
Green synthesis, Biogenic, Nanoparticles, Metal nanoparticles
Introduction
Currently, the scientific community is concerned with new challenges that
are present in health and environmental areas. One cutting-edge area of explo-
ration is nanotechnology, which holds great potential for diverse applications of
nanoparticles, including novel fields of science and technology [1, 2]. Nanotech-
nology refers to the synthesis and alteration of particles smaller than 100 nm.
Nanoparticles (NPs) are used in medical sciences, particularly in drug delivery,
imaging, and diagnosis [3, 4]. ey possess high surface-to-volume ratio due to
their small size, which gives them very distinctive features [5, 6]. Researchers are
planning to synthesize NPs and design nano-devices for future applications in
the fields of medical sciences, environment, energy, information, communication,
industry, and food technology [7, 8].
Green synthesis produces NPs for a minimal price with gentle strain, tem-
perature, and pH that avoids the hurtful elements of their creation [9, 10]. Phy-
tonanotechnology utilizes different parts of the plant, such as roots, stems, seeds,
and leaves, in developing nanoparticles [11]. e green combination of various
types of NPs comes from biomolecules (proteins, nutrients), plant extracts (fla-
vonoids, terpenoids), and microorganisms (microbes, parasites, and yeast) [12].
ere is a huge need to develop better approaches utilizing green nanotechnology