22 research outputs found
Biofabricated Nanostructures and Their Composites in Regenerative Medicine
Biosynthesis of nanomaterials is gaining attention as a sustainable, environmentally friendly, and reliable method for manufacturing a extensive array of nanostructures, such as metal/metal oxides and organic and hybrid materials. Green synthesis is considered a crucial tool to reduce the harsh effects associated with conventional synthesis. Nanocomposite materials containing biosynthesized nanostructures are highly sought after in regenerative medicine. In the present Review, biosynthesis of metal/metal oxides and carbon-based nanomaterials using microorganisms (e.g., bacteria and fungi) and natural compounds (e.g., polysaccharides, proteins, fruit juices, and plant extracts) is highlighted. The toxicity of biosynthesized nanoparticles for biomedical application is also reviewed in depth. The applications of bionanocomposites prepared from these ecofriendly nanoparticles in tissue engineering are reviewed to provide readers with a background for future studies
Current methods for synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles
The synthesis of different kinds of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) has attracted much attention. During the last few years, a large portion of the articles published about MNPs have described efficient routes to attain shape-controlled and highly stable MNPs with narrow size distribution. In this review, we have reported several popular methods including co-precipitation, microemulsion, thermal decomposition, solvothermal, sonochemical, microwave-assisted, chemical vapor deposition, combustion, carbon arc, and laser pyrolysis, for the synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles