Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles via Plant Extract: A New Era in Cancer Therapy
Kirti Rani Saad
There are many potential applications for the production of green nanoparticles (NPs) in medical and environmental sciences. Green synthesis is focused on minimizing the use of harmful chemicals. Scientists are working to create unique approaches for treatment and diagnostics of cancer in light of development of the newest technology. Primarily plant-based approaches have been chosen as the best course of action due to benefits of biogenic approaches over traditional synthesis, including their simplicity, speed, energy efficiency, one-pot operations, safety, economics, and biocompatibility. The finest sources of biogenic NPs are secondary metabolites that operate as stabilizers or reducers to form NPs. Here, we discuss the role of plant mediated NPs for cancer therapy.
Keywords
Cancer Therapy, Green Synthesis, Nanotechnology, Nanoparticles, Plant Extract, Plant Metabolites
Published online 2/10/2024, 22 pages
Citation: Kirti Rani Saad, Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles via Plant Extract: A New Era in Cancer Therapy, Materials Research Foundations, Vol. 160, pp 163-184, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644902974-7
Part of the book on Nanoparticles in Healthcare
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