“…5,6 Within this context of innovative green methodologies, plant-based synthesis of nanoparticles has enthused the researchers as they offer an environmentally benign pathway that can avoid the use of toxic additives, specically external reductants and capping agents as well as organic carcinogenic solvents. [7][8][9][10][11] The phytochemicals present in plants such as avones, terpenoids, ketones, aldehydes, amides, and carboxylic acids not only serve as excellent reductants but also as stabilising agents, imparting nanoparticles with considerable stability against agglomeration and oxidation. 12,13 Rao et al reported the synthesis of Fe°/Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles using pomegranate (Punica granatum) leaf extract.…”