Microbial Nanobiotechnology: The Melting Pot of Microbiology, Microbial Technology and Nanotechnology

Biosorption performance of the multi-metal tolerant fungus Aspergillus sp. for removal of some metallic nanoparticles from aqueous solutions

“…However, it is still unclear how NPs move through the environment and what their fate is [ 7 ]. In contrast to the analogous bulk materials, NPs' huge surface area to volume ratio creates novel materials with altered properties [ 8 ]. However, these altered properties, together with NPs' extremely small size, may also increase the material's bioavailability and toxicity [ 6 ].…”

Recent advances in functionalization of nanotextiles: A strategy to combat harmful microorganisms and emerging pathogens in the 21st century

“…Nanoparticles of different types have been exploited for numerous biomedical applications [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]. The use of nanomaterials has expanded the scope of nanotechnology in various disciplines of natural and applied sciences, engineering, agriculture, medicine, built environment and humanities [ 5 , 6 , 7 ]. Among nanomaterials that are used in different investigations, metal nanoparticles (MeNPs) are the most popular and versatile [ 8 , 9 ].…”

“…This is due to several advantages of the process which include simplicity, high formation of nanoparticles, eco-friendliness and enhanced biocompatibility of MeNPs [ 10 ]. As a result, varieties of metabolites from plants, microorganisms and animals have been used extensively for the biosynthesis of MeNPs for diverse applications [ 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 ].…”

Comparison between effective compounds between peel and seeds of Capparis Spinosa

“…Hydrogen peroxide is formed secondary by the dismutation reaction of a superoxide anion, it is not considered afree radical, but it is highly reactive and has a high oxidation capacity (16) .but the hydroxyl radical it is produced according to the Haber-Weiss reaction, the hydroxyl radical is thousands of times more reactive than the peroxide radical. It stimulates the production of new radicals by removing ahydrogen atom or transferring it is electron (17) .…”