Biosynthesis of selenium nanoparticles using plant extracts
Krystyna Pyrzyńska, Aleksandra Sentkowska
Journal of nanostructure in chemistry
Abstract
Abstract Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have the potential to be used for various applications. Therefore, they have attracted more attention in recent years and several synthesis methods have been exploited. Green synthesis using plant extracts has gained popularity because it requires non-toxic solvents and moderate temperatures. Furthermore, it is environmentally friendly and uses a reducing agent that is easily accessible and biodegradable. In this review, we present recent reports concerning the capability of different plant materials for the biosynthesis of selenium nanoparticles. The synthesis conditions (temperature, time, selenium precursor, and extract concentration) are discussed in combination with the characteristics of the obtained product (composition, size, shape, stability). The application of synthesized selenium nanoparticles was briefly presented. Graphic abstract
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green synthesis uses reducing agent
“Green synthesis using plant extracts has gained popularity because it requires non-toxic solvents and moderate temperatures. Furthermore, it is environmentally friendly and uses a reducing agent that ...”
green synthesis requires non-toxic solvents
“Green synthesis using plant extracts has gained popularity because it requires non-toxic solvents and moderate temperatures.”
green synthesis requires moderate temperatures
“Green synthesis using plant extracts has gained popularity because it requires non-toxic solvents and moderate temperatures.”