About this Research Topic
The sustainable synthesis within this article collection must adopt the twelve principles of Green Chemistry, framed within the circular economy, and must be linked to the reduction of the use of scarce products and the maximization of the effectiveness of chemical processes. There are many materials with antimicrobial properties that can be extracted by using sustainable synthesis. For example, fungi. Fungi are living organisms or agents that develop on substrates located inside buildings. They are related to diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and various infections. In addition, bibliographic data link them to the deterioration of materials. The fungi that are generally found in environments inhabited by humans in urban areas are Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Penicillium, Chaetomium, Fusarium, Trichoderma, among others.
Some spore-forming fungi and bacteria are dangerous pathogens but have a great relevance in the food industry and medical microbiology. The synthesis of metallic particles by an eco-friendly and sustainable process can be an important target for development. As example, two different commercial brands of yerba mate from Argentina and their wastes were used for the preparation of aqueous extracts, in order to synthesize antimicrobial silver at room temperature.
The vast majority of publications on this topic focus their research on viruses and bacteria. Only a few publications examine fungi and the use of Ag, Cu or Zn as antimicrobials. As the fungus problem is increasingly manifesting, new investigations about such infectious agents are necessary. Advances in the development of new antimicrobial technologies can prepare us to tackle possible future crises.
The growing interest and diffusion of Green Chemistry is part of an important worldwide advance in the discussions and implementations of new zero waste policies, where Chemistry is re-defined within and outside the laboratory.
We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review and Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
• Sustainable synthesis of metallic particles
• Synthesis of metallic particles using to Principles of Green Chemistry
• Obtention of metallic particles from natural origin in sustainable conditions
• Antimicrobial activity of metallic particles on different surfaces: different fabric, metallic, among others.
Some spore-forming fungi and bacteria are dangerous pathogens but have a great relevance in the food industry and medical microbiology. The synthesis of metallic particles by an eco-friendly and sustainable process can be an important target for development. As example, two different commercial brands of yerba mate from Argentina and their wastes were used for the preparation of aqueous extracts, in order to synthesize antimicrobial silver at room temperature.
The vast majority of publications on this topic focus their research on viruses and bacteria. Only a few publications examine fungi and the use of Ag, Cu or Zn as antimicrobials. As the fungus problem is increasingly manifesting, new investigations about such infectious agents are necessary. Advances in the development of new antimicrobial technologies can prepare us to tackle possible future crises.
The growing interest and diffusion of Green Chemistry is part of an important worldwide advance in the discussions and implementations of new zero waste policies, where Chemistry is re-defined within and outside the laboratory.
We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review and Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
• Sustainable synthesis of metallic particles
• Synthesis of metallic particles using to Principles of Green Chemistry
• Obtention of metallic particles from natural origin in sustainable conditions
• Antimicrobial activity of metallic particles on different surfaces: different fabric, metallic, among others.
Keywords: metallic particles, green chemistry, sustainable synthesis, metallic particles from natural origin natural, antimicrobial and antibacterial activity
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