Review Paper:
Phyto-fabrication
of metal nanoparticles using Thar desert plants
Jangir B., Mochi S., Mishra A., Jangid N.K., Goel R. and Sharma A.
Res. J. Chem. Environ.; Vol. 29(2); 111-119;
doi: https://doi.org/10.25303/292rjce1110119; (2025)
Abstract
Nanoparticles possess characteristic properties that make them potential candidates
for various applications in diversified fields. Developing novel strategies for
the synthesis of nanoparticles is crucial to optimize their properties and expand
their potential uses. The biological route of nanoparticle synthesis, also known
as green method, has been portrayed as an efficient, cost effective and environmentally
friendly technique. Biological materials like plants, bacteria, yeast, fungi and
algae have indeed been reported to possess high bioreduction and stabilization abilities,
enabling them to synthesize metallic nanoparticles of various sizes and shapes.
Among these biomaterials, this review mainly focuses on Thar desert plant-mediated
biosynthesis of metallic nanoparticles. The phytochemicals in desert plants such
as polyphenols, alkaloids, steroids, saponins and pregnane glycosides play a crucial
role in reduction, capping and stabilization of metal nanoparticles. A systematic
study of literature, based on effect of various desert plant materials and experimental
conditions on properties of metal nanoparticles is also provided. This review also
highlights the applications of nanoparticles stabilized by desert plants in various
fields such as agriculture, food industry and medicine.
