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ReviewPeerJ2024

Nanotechnology in action: silver nanoparticles for improved eco-friendly remediation.

Suresh Babu Naidu Krishna, Abdul Gaffar Sheik, Karen Pillay, Manhal Ahmed Hamza, Mohammed Yagoub Mohammed Elamir, Samy Selim

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Review in PeerJ, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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0cells of the map it votes in
3citing 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

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

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

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Suresh Babu Naidu KrishnaInstitute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0003-3155-8878
Abdul Gaffar SheikInstitute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Karen PillayDepartment of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Manhal Ahmed HamzaDepartment of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Omdurman Islamic University, Omdurman, Sudan.
Mohammed Yagoub Mohammed ElamirDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.
Samy SelimDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-4025-8586

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Nanotechnology is an exciting area with great potential for use in biotechnology due to the far-reaching effects of nanoscale materials and their size-dependent characteristics. Silver and other metal nanoparticles have attracted a lot of attention lately because of the exceptional optical, electrical, and antimicrobial characteristics they possess. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) stand out due to their cost-effectiveness and abundant presence in the earth's crust, making them a compelling subject for further exploration. The vital efficacy of silver nanoparticles in addressing environmental concerns is emphasized in this thorough overview that dives into their significance in environmental remediation. Leveraging the distinctive properties of AgNPs, such as their antibacterial and catalytic characteristics, innovative solutions for efficient treatment of pollutants are being developed. The review critically examines the transformative potential of silver nanoparticles, exploring their various applications and promising achievements in enhancing environmental remediation techniques. As environmental defenders, this study advocates for intensified investigation and application of silver nanoparticles. Furthermore, this review aims to assist future investigators in developing more cost-effective and efficient innovations involving AgNPs carrying nanoprobes. These nanoprobes have the potential to detect numerous groups of contaminants simultaneously, with a low limit of detection (LOD) and reliable reproducibility. The goal is to utilize these innovations for environmental remediation purposes.

Indexed as

Environmental Restoration and RemediationMetal NanoparticlesSilverEnvironmental PollutantsGreen Chemistry TechnologyNanotechnologyEnvironmental PollutantsSilverAntimicrobial activityBiogenicEco-friendlyEnvironmentNanoscienceRemediationSilver nanoparticles

Identifiers

PMID39372718
PMCPMC11456292

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