Biogenesis and Application of Nickel Nanoparticles: A Review

Abstract

Background: Biogenic synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) are attracting due to the its ecological benefits, cheaper, rapid, and sustainable nature. Among them, Nickel oxide NPs (NiO-NPs) are acquisition the varied catalytic and clinical applications, as they have antibacterial, antifungal, cytotoxicity, anticancer, antioxidant, remediation, enzyme inhibition properties etc. Though, several chemical dependent methods were applied for the fabrication of nanoparticles, but due to their substantial disadvantages mainly toxicity, higher cost synthesis methods, the more secure, greener, eco-friendly, costeffective synthetic methods are in demand. Greener approaches can take away the arduousness and complications of physicochemical methods. Conclusion: The present review is aiming to displayed the recent advancement related to the catalytic activity, antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity and antioxidant application of green synthesized Nickle and Nickle oxide nanoparticles are highlighted as well as their sustainable synthesis options have been discussed.

An Assessment of the Oral and Inhalation Acute Toxicity of Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles in Rats

“…Their unique size-dependent properties have contributed to a considerable increase in the production and use of engineered nanoparticles (NPs), including Ni NPs, for various applications (e.g., electronics, textiles, aviation, catalysis, etc.) in recent decades [ 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ]. At the nanoscale, many of the physicochemical properties differ from larger bulk-sized or microscale for the same materials [ 7 , 8 ].…”

Integrating thermodynamics towards bulk level synthesis of nano Ni catalysts: a green mediated sol–gel auto combustion method

“…In addition to catalysis, NNP are widely employed in biomedicine because of their potent antibacterial and antiinflammatory effects. 28,29 A majority of the conventionally known methods for preparing NNP involve solution phase reduction with hazardous and toxic reducing agents, [30][31][32] which require further purification of the material using organic solvents. Several groups have reported the green synthesis of nickel nanoparticles, which eliminates the use of hazardous chemicals as reducing agents.…”

“…In addition to catalysis, NNP are widely employed in biomedicine because of their potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. 28,29…”

Biosynthesis of NiO nanoparticles using Spirogyra sp. cell-free extract and their potential biological applications

“…The conventional methods employed for their synthesis have restricted their applications in the field of ecological remediation, photocatalysis, biomedicine and agriculture. 2,3 The challenge in the current situation is to develop efficient, rapid, reputable and biological approaches for the synthesis of stable nanomaterials for their widespread biological applicability. Looking at the abundant availability of flora and fauna, researchers have been probing continuously the suitable candidates for bio-synthesis of nanomaterials.…”

“…Commercially, among metallic NPs, nickel nanoparticles have attracted considerable interest owing to their intrinsic semiconductor properties, electron transfer capability, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory potential and admirable magnetic and electrical properties. [2][3][4] In comparison to nickel nanomaterials synthesized chemically, the green approach produces nanomaterials having diminished size with excellent monodispersity, which demonstrate enhanced in vitro biological applications. 15 Currently, few reports are available on biogenic synthesis of Ni NPs by employing various plants and plant products.…”