Microwave-assisted biofabrication of silver nanoparticles using Helichrysum arenarium flower extract: characterization and biomedical applications

Innovative Eco-Friendly Microwave-Assisted Rapid Biosynthesis of Ag/AgCl-NPs Coated with Algae Bloom Extract as Multi-Functional Biomaterials with Non-Toxic Effects on Normal Human Cells

“…Notably, MAS enables shorter synthesis durations, reduced energy consumption, and improved efficiency in achieving uniform dispersion of nanoparticles. As a result, MAS has gained widespread adoption for the synthesis of AgNPs using various reducing agents and stabilizing ligands, as highlighted in studies by Revathi et al [ 27 ] and Acar et al [ 28 ]. Building upon this knowledge, our research aimed to utilize the MAS approach to fabricate AgNPs coated with organic molecules derived from macroalga Sargassum biomass.…”

“…(IV) Microwave-assisted heating: the use of microwave irradiation in the synthesis process can generate localized heating, leading to rapid and efficient reactions. Microwave energy can accelerate the reduction of silver ions and promote the nucleation and growth of Ag/AgCl-NPs [ 27 , 28 ]. It is important to acknowledge that the specific mechanism and contributions of individual components within the extract can vary depending on factors such as the experimental conditions, concentrations, and intricate interactions [ 38 ].…”

“…The use of microwave-assisted synthesis (MAS) offers several advantages, including faster reaction times, lower energy consumption, increased product yield, and uniform heat distribution within the reaction medium [ 27 ]. Numerous studies have demonstrated the successful production of AgNPs using microwave-assisted methods [ 27 , 28 ]. Specifically, several research groups have reported the biosynthesis of AgNPs using aqueous extracts of macroalgae Sargassum (AgNPs-ME), which act as both reducing and capping agents [ 29 , 30 ].…”

Green and eco‐friendly biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Calendula officinalis flower extract: Wound healing potential and antioxidant activity

“…The wound healing assay used to measure the migration rate of a population of cells on scratched surfaces was used to evaluate the migratory ability of L929 cells after exposure to Co‐ZnO NPs. To determine the wound healing ability, exponentially growing fibroblast cells were seeded in a 6‐well culture plate at a density of 5 × 10 5 cells/well and incubated for 24 h 37 . The culture medium was changed periodically.…”

“…The wound healing assay used to measure the migration rate of a population of cells on scratched surfaces was used to evaluate the migratory ability of L929 cells after exposure to Co‐ZnO NPs. To determine the wound healing ability, exponentially growing fibroblast cells were seeded in a 6‐well culture plate at a density of 5 × 10 5 cells/well and incubated for 24 h. 37 The culture medium was changed periodically. After confluence was achieved in the cells, a linear area in the cell monolayer was scraped using a sterile 100‐μL plastic pipette tip, and the cells were washed with PBS to remove cell debris.…”