ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Antimicrobial Properties of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites Modified by Nanoparticles Produced by Green Chemistry.
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- The Effect of Gold Nanoparticles in Sodium Alginate on the Biochemical Characteristics of Garden Cress.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Antimicrobial nanomaterials in food packaging and preservation.RSC advances · 2026Review
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Abstract
A significant driving force in nanotechnology development is the environmentally friendly synthesis of nanomaterials using natural extracts as reducing and stabilizing agents. In this study, silver and copper nanoparticles were synthesized and compared using two approaches: (1) a green synthesis pathway employing beetroot extract as a natural bio-reductant and stabilizer, and (2) a conventional chemical reduction method. The resulting nanoparticles were extensively characterized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis spectroscopy, and dynamic light scattering (DLS). The study revealed that the green synthesis route produced nanoparticles with well-defined morphology, high stability, and strong antimicrobial potential, outperforming those obtained via conventional chemical synthesis. Copper nanoparticles synthesized using beetroot extract exhibited particularly enhanced fungicidal and bactericidal properties, demonstrating the effectiveness of plant-based reducing agents in producing functional nanostructures. To further evaluate potential applications, the green-synthesized nanoparticles were incorporated into a polypropylene matrix, confirming their integrity and activity within the composite system. This work emphasizes the role of green synthesis in designing high-performance nanomaterials and highlights the promising capabilities of beetroot extract as a sustainable and efficient reducing and stabilizing medium for silver and copper nanoparticle production.
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