Copper Nanoparticles: A Review on Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

Abstract

An emerging field of science “Nanotechnology” which is involved in manipulation of atoms and molecules has shown great potential in all fields of sciences. Nanotechnology deals with nanoparticles ranging from size 1 to 100 nm in diameter, due to small size and high surface area eventually increases the state of activity. This review focuses on metal and metal oxide nanoparticles and mainly on green synthesis, characterization and application of copper nanoparticles. Green synthesis of copper and copper oxide (Cu and CuO) is economically beneficial and ecofriendly. Copper nanoparticles are used in diverse fields such as biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, bioremediation, molecular biology, bioengineering, genetic engineering, dye degradation, catalysis, cosmetics and textiles. Structural properties and biological effects of copper nanoparticles have promising effectivity in field of life sciences.

Non-doped and transition metal-doped CuO nano-powders: structure-physical properties and anti-adhesion activity relationship

“…[1][2][3] Particularly, copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) have been widely studied and are receiving more attention from many scientists and engineers thanks to their motivating properties and high potential applications in various elds. [4][5][6] In the energy domain for example, CuO NPs have been considered as electrode materials for the next-generation rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, owing to their abundance, environmental compatibility and eco-friendliness, high theoretical capacity, and nontoxicity. 7 Moreover, both morphology and size remarkably affected their physical properties.…”

Biocosmetics: technological advances and future outlook

“…TiO2, ZnO, and ZrO2 nanoparticles act as UV filters and are used in sunscreens, lip balms, and moisturizers (Wawrzynczak et al 2016). Several research papers outline the pros and cons of nanotechnology in cosmetic formulations and describe their various types which impart different characteristics to cosmetic products (Mihranyan et al 2012;Raj et al 2012) (Harishchandra et al 2020). However, due to the small size of these nanoparticles, they can easily enter the bloodstream through skin or via inhalation to be transported to various organs.…”

Green Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles using Green Tea and Neem Formulation and Assessment if its Antimicrobial Effects

“…Currently nanoparticles are of in use in various fields of biomedical and pharmaceutical like diagnostics, biomarkers, bio-imaging, cosmetics, antibacterial, anticancer, immunology, cardiology, genetic engineering,drug delivery for treating cancer and other infectious diseases. 4 Due to their small size,physical and chemical properties, high surface area for interaction and wide area of application of metal nanoparticles are increasing 5 . Copper nanoparticles are used in the field of nanotechnology and nanomedicine due to their good optical, electrical and anti-fungal/ bacterial properties 6 .…”