Journal of Innovative Pharma and Drug Sciences
Peer Reviewed Open Access Journal
Peer Reviewed Open Access Journal
Nanotechnology, an interdisciplinary and fast-advancing field, deals largely with particles whose dimensions fall between 1 and 100 nm, valued for the distinctive optical, physicochemical, and biological behavior that emerges at this scale. Green synthesis routes rely on plant- and fruit-derived reagents that are inexpensive, renewable, and lower in toxicity than conventional chemical precursors, and such biologically produced nanoparticles tend to be more stable and quicker to form. Because they are highly biocompatible, green-synthesized nanoparticles find use across a wide span of biomedical and pharmaceutical settings. Metal oxide nanoparticles, in particular, display strong catalytic behavior and are routinely applied to neutralize toxic or hazardous substances, especially where environmental safety is a concern. Gold, aluminium, zinc, copper, titanium, iron, and silver are among the metals most frequently exploited for nanoparticle fabrication, with several standing out for their broad relevance in biomedicine; zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs), for instance, are extensively incorporated into food-packaging materials and into paint and varnish formulations. The plant at the centre of this review, Musa paradisiaca (locally called virupakshi), serves as a key raw material for producing several nanoparticle types, including those of silver, gold, iron oxide, copper oxide, and zinc oxide. Traditionally, this plant has been employed to manage ailments such as diabetes, diarrhoea, hypertension, ulcers, and inflammation, a therapeutic profile attributed to bioactive constituents that impart antioxidant, antibacterial, wound-healing, and anti-diarrhoeal effects. In this review, ZnONPs synthesized from Musa paradisiaca peel extract are examined for their relevance to biology, biomedicine, environmental remediation, industry, agriculture, and food science.
green-synthesized, Musa paradisiaca, antioxidant, antibacterial, nanotechnology, sustainable
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