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ReviewRSC advances2024

Cutting-edge developments in zinc oxide nanoparticles: synthesis and applications for enhanced antimicrobial and UV protection in healthcare solutions.

Egwonor Loveth Irede, Raymond Femi Awoyemi, Babatunde Owolabi, Omowunmi Rebecca Aworinde, Rofiat Odunayo Kajola, Ajibola Hazeez, Ayuba Adawale Raji, Latifat Oluwatobi Ganiyu, Chimezie O Onukwuli, Asishana Paul Onivefu and 1 more

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Review in RSC advances, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 33 papers.

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33citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

33 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Egwonor Loveth IredeDepartment of Chemistry, Clemson University Clemson South Carolina USA.
Raymond Femi AwoyemiDepartment of Chemistry, Mississippi State University Starkville Mississippi MS 39762 USA.
Babatunde OwolabiDepartment of Civil Engineering, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Alabama AL 35487 USA.
Omowunmi Rebecca AworindeDepartment of Chemistry, Michigan Technological University Houghton Michigan USA.
Rofiat Odunayo KajolaDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester 500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd. Rochester NY 14627 USA.
Ajibola HazeezDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Lagos Lagos Nigeria.
Ayuba Adawale RajiDepartment of Surveying and Geo-Informatics, Bells University of Technology Ota Ogun State Nigeria.
Latifat Oluwatobi GaniyuDepartment of Chemistry, Brigham Young University Provo Utah USA.
Chimezie O OnukwuliDepartment of Chemistry, Eastern New Mexico University Portales New Mexico USA.
Asishana Paul OnivefuDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware Newark DE 19716 USA.
Ikhazuagbe Hilary IfijenDepartment of Research Outreach, Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria Iyanomo Benin City Nigeria larylans4u@yahoo.com ifijen.hilary@rrin.gov.ng.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4165-5639

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive review of recent advancements in utilizing zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) to enhance antimicrobial and UV protective properties in healthcare solutions. It delves into the synthesis techniques of ZnO NPs and elucidates their antimicrobial efficacy, exploring the underlying mechanisms governing their action against a spectrum of pathogens. Factors impacting the antimicrobial performance of ZnO NPs, including size, surface characteristics, and environmental variables, are extensively analyzed. Moreover, recent studies showcasing the effectiveness of ZnO NPs against diverse pathogens are critically examined, underscoring their potential utility in combatting microbial infections. The study further investigates the UV protective capabilities of ZnO NPs, elucidating the mechanisms by which they offer UV protection and reviewing recent innovations in leveraging them for UV-blocking applications in healthcare. It also dissects the factors influencing the UV shielding performance of ZnO NPs, such as particle size, dispersion quality, and surface coatings. Additionally, the paper addresses challenges associated with integrating ZnO NPs into healthcare products and presents future perspectives for overcoming these hurdles. It emphasizes the imperative for continued research efforts and collaborative initiatives to fully harness the potential of ZnO NPs in developing advanced healthcare solutions with augmented antimicrobial and UV protective attributes. By advancing our understanding and leveraging innovative approaches, ZnO NPs hold promise for addressing pressing healthcare needs and enhancing patient care outcomes.

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PMID38962092
PMCPMC11220610

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