Metal/metal oxide nanoparticles: Toxicity, applications, and future prospects

Ratiram G. Chaudhary*, Ganesh S. Bhusari, Ashish D. Tiple, Alok R. Rai, Subhash R. Somkuvar, Ajay K. Potbhare, Trimurti L. Lambat, Prashant P. Ingle, Ahmed A. Abdala

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The ever-growing resistance of pathogens to antibiotics and crop disease due to pest has triggered severe health concerns in recent years. Consequently, there is a need of powerful and protective materials for the eradication of diseases. Metal/metal oxide nanoparticles (M/MO NPs) are powerful agents due to their therapeutic effects in microbial infections. In this context, the present review article discusses the toxicity, fate, effects and applications of M/MO NPs. This review starts with an introduction, followed by toxicity aspects, antibacterial and testing methods and mechanism. In addition, discussion on the impact of different M/MO NPs and their characteristics such as size, shape, particle dissolution on their induced toxicity on food and plants, as well as applications in pesticides. Finally, prospective on current and future issues are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4013-4029
Number of pages17
JournalCurrent Pharmaceutical Design
Volume25
Issue number37
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Callus poisoning
  • Metal oxide nanoparticles
  • Microbial assay
  • Pest control
  • Plant biotechnology
  • Toxicity

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