Green Synthesis and Its Role in Therapeutic Intervention

Humaira Gul, Maryam Farrukh, Minahil Fatima, Maria Manan, Muhammad Yasir Ali*, Hassan Murtaza Naqvi

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Abstract

Green synthesis refers to the usage of substances that are ecofriendly, and reduction in usage of those substances and products that cause damage to ecosystems. Green synthesis is based on 12 principles that provide a comprehensive framework of the processes involved, all directed toward the minimization of substances that harm both the environment and human health. A wide range of uses for natural products made from biological sources have been made possible by research. Because of the antibacterial qualities of metal components, natural products are commonly used to combat bacteria, fungi, and some viruses. However, various biomolecules are essential components of green-synthesized nanoparticles (NPs) that have achieved tremendous appeal due to their low cost and eco-friendliness.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPlant Secondary Metabolites Chemistry and Role
Subtitle of host publicationA Biosynthetic and Mechanistic Approach
PublisherCRC Press
Pages162-186
Number of pages25
ISBN (Electronic)9781040361351
ISBN (Print)9781032702506
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2025
Externally publishedYes

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ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine
  • General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
  • General Chemistry

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