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ArticleBioprocess and biosystems engineering2025

Biosynthesized ZnO-based bimetallic nanocomposite for anticancer, antimicrobial, and photocatalytic applications.

Nidal M Hussein, Sobhan Mortazavi-Drazkola

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Article in Bioprocess and biosystems engineering, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Green synthesis of ZnO/FeRSC advances · 2026
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Nidal M HusseinDepartment of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan.
Sobhan Mortazavi-DrazkolaMedical Toxicology and Drug Abuse Research Center (MTDRC), Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran. S.mortazavi23@yahoo.com.

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Abstract

Industrial wastewater, particularly antibiotic-laden effluents, poses a significant environmental threat, necessitating efficient and sustainable remediation strategies. In this study, ZnO/Au nanocomposites were synthesized using Urtica dioica extract (ZnO/Au@UDE NCs), offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional chemical methods. The NCs exhibited well-defined spherical and oval morphologies (40-50 nm), as confirmed by FTIR, TEM, and XRD analyses. Their photocatalytic efficiency in degrading penicillin G was optimized by adjusting key parameters, achieving rapid degradation within 130 min. The incorporation of gold nanoparticles significantly enhanced the electron-hole separation, thereby improving photocatalytic performance. Furthermore, ZnO/Au@UDE NCs demonstrated potent antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MIC: 125 µg/ml) and exhibited strong antioxidant and anticancer properties, with IC50 values of 72.49 µg/ml for MCF-7 and 23.63 µg/ml for AGS cancer cells. The combined photocatalytic and biological functionalities highlight the potential of these NCs for environmental remediation and biomedical applications, demonstrating a sustainable and multifunctional approach to nanomaterial development.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsAntineoplastic AgentsMetal NanoparticlesNanocompositesZinc OxideCatalysisEscherichia coliGoldHumansMCF-7 CellsPlant ExtractsPseudomonas aeruginosaAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntineoplastic AgentsGoldPlant ExtractsZinc OxideAntibacterialAnticancerCatalystGoldZinc oxide

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