Recent advances in the nanoparticles synthesis using plant extract: Applications and future recommendations

The Nano-biotechnology represents the intersection of nanotechnology and biotechnology and is a promising field of nanotechnology. Recently, the need of making biocompatible nanoparticles for different applications in various areas by eco-friendly technologies in materials science became significant. Today, green synthesis of different nanoparticles NPs has been broadly examined. Biological synthesis of nanoparticles has evolved as a promising substitute to traditional synthesis methods for producing nanoparticles using unicellular and multicellular biological entities such as actinomycetes yeast, bacteria, viruses, plants, and fungus. In this paper, we provide a general overview on properties, synthesis methods and applications of nanoparticles NPs prepared from plant extract. Indeed, different techniques of green synthesis of NPs by plant extract were discussed and presented. The properties of synthesized NPs, in particular shape and size, were discussed and their applications have been also investigated. Furthermore, the future perspective of green synthesis of NPs and their applications were expressed. (c) 2021 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.