Green Synthesis of Plant-Based Nanoparticles: Influence of Physicochemical Factors on Formation and Stability
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2027 | Viewed by 3885
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Interests: coordination chemistry; metal complexes with bioactive ligands; polyphenol–metal interactions; bioinorganic chemistry; antioxidant metal-based compounds; transition metal complexes; spectroscopic characterization of coordination compounds; biological evaluation of metal complexes; medicinal inorganic chemistry; metal-based therapeutic agents
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Interests: neuroprotection; natural molecules; antioxidants; pharmacology; healthcare; biotechnologies
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Dear Colleagues,
The sustainable and eco-friendly synthesis of nanoparticles using plant extracts has emerged as a promising approach in nanotechnology, offering advantages such as biocompatibility, reduced toxicity, and cost-effectiveness compared with conventional chemical or physical methods. Plant-derived phytochemicals, including polyphenols, flavonoids, terpenoids, and alkaloids, play a crucial role in reducing metal ions and stabilizing nanoparticles. However, the characteristics and properties of the resulting nanomaterials are highly dependent on several experimental parameters.
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in the green synthesis of nanoparticles using various plant extracts, with a particular focus on how factors such as pH, molar ratios of precursors, reaction time, and temperature influence particle formation, morphology, stability, and biological activity. Contributions addressing systematic optimization, mechanistic insights, and structure–function relationships are especially encouraged. Both original research articles and comprehensive reviews are welcome. By gathering the current knowledge in this area, the Special Issue intends to provide valuable perspectives on tailoring plant-based nanoparticles for biomedical, environmental, and technological applications, thus advancing the field of green nanotechnology.
Dr. Ionut-Iulian Lungu
Prof. Dr. Oana Cioanca
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green synthesis
- plant extracts
- metallic nanoparticles
- physicochemical parameters
- pH and temperature effects
- reaction kinetics
- ionic precursors
- stability and aggregation
- eco-friendly nanotechnology
- bio-based nanomaterials
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