Journal article
A review of current research into the biogenic synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles via marine algae and seagrasses
Journal of Nanoscience, Vol.2017, pp.1-15
2017
Abstract
Today there is a growing need to develop reliable, sustainable, and ecofriendly protocols for manufacturing a wide range of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles. The biogenic synthesis of nanoparticles via nanobiotechnology based techniques has the potential to deliver clean manufacturing technologies. These new clean technologies can significantly reduce environmental contamination and decease the hazards to human health resulting from the use of toxic chemicals and solvents currently used in conventional industrial fabrication processes. The largely unexploredmarine environment that covers approximately 70% of the earth’s surface is home to many naturally occurring and renewable marine plants.The present review summarizes current research into the biogenic synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles via marine algae (commonly known as seaweeds) and seagrasses. Both groups of marine plants contain a wide variety of biologically active compounds and secondary metabolites that enables these plants to act as biological factories for the manufacture of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles.
Details
- Title
- A review of current research into the biogenic synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles via marine algae and seagrasses
- Authors/Creators
- D. Fawcett (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityJ.J. Verduin (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityM. Shah (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityS.B. Sharma (Author/Creator) - Department of Agriculture and Food 3 Baron-Hay Court South Perth WA 6151 AustraliaG.E.J. Poinern (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- Journal of Nanoscience, Vol.2017, pp.1-15
- Publisher
- Hindawi Publishing Corporation
- Identifiers
- 991005544845107891
- Copyright
- © 2017 Derek Fawcett et al.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Engineering and Information Technology; School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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