About this Research Topic
Nanotechnology began to be defined by Richard Feynman in the 1950`s with several studies in different fields and applications. Nanosensors, nanovaccines, drug delivery and nanoactives are examples of biological properties optimization and applications in the health field. Different types of nanoparticles show interesting results based on many research studies. Metallic and metal oxide nanoparticles are well studied, and many products contain these nanoparticles. The synthesis (chemical, physical and biological) of such materials has been carried out with a variety of benefits and drawbacks. With the emergence of sustainable processes, biological synthesis (Green Synthesis) is being studied in worldwide.
Bacterial resistance to antimicrobials is a serious problem for public health. The American economist, O`Neill, predicted that superbugs will kill more people than cancer by 2050. There are few efficient antibiotics to control infections caused by superbugs. However, metallic sand metal oxides have antimicrobial properties and these actives can be used in formulations to prevent infections. The synthesis of these nanoparticles can be performed in three ways: Chemical, Physical and Biological. Nanoparticles provided by biological synthesis or biogenics have demonstrated biological properties with interesting features such as sustainability and strategic applications. Unfortunately, large scale synthesis and standardization are challenges for the biological synthesis of these type of nanoparticles.
We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review and Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
• Green synthesis
• Nanotechnology
• Development of products
• Biological properties (Health)
• Sustainable (reduction of pollutants)
• Toxicity assays
Bacterial resistance to antimicrobials is a serious problem for public health. The American economist, O`Neill, predicted that superbugs will kill more people than cancer by 2050. There are few efficient antibiotics to control infections caused by superbugs. However, metallic sand metal oxides have antimicrobial properties and these actives can be used in formulations to prevent infections. The synthesis of these nanoparticles can be performed in three ways: Chemical, Physical and Biological. Nanoparticles provided by biological synthesis or biogenics have demonstrated biological properties with interesting features such as sustainability and strategic applications. Unfortunately, large scale synthesis and standardization are challenges for the biological synthesis of these type of nanoparticles.
We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review and Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
• Green synthesis
• Nanotechnology
• Development of products
• Biological properties (Health)
• Sustainable (reduction of pollutants)
• Toxicity assays
Keywords: Metallic, Metal Oxide, Synthesis, Products, Health
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