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Recent Advances in ZnO Nanomaterial-Mediated Biological Applications and Action Mechanisms

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: In recent years, with the deepening research, metal zinc oxide (ZnO) nanomaterials have become a popular research object in the biological field, particularly in biomedicine and food safety, which is attributed to their unique physicochemical properties such as high surface area and volume ratio, luminescence effect, surface characteristics and biological activities. Herein, this review provides a detailed overview of the ZnO nanomaterial-mediated biological applications that involve anti-bacterial, anti-tumor, anti-inflammation, skin care, biological imaging and food packaging applications. Importantly, the corresponding action mechanisms of ZnO nanomaterials are pointed. Additionally, the structure and structure-dependent physicochemical properties, the common synthesis methods and the biosafety of ZnO nanoparticles are revealed in brief. Finally, the significance and future challenges of ZnO nanomaterial applications are concluded.

Source: Nanomaterials

DOI: 10.3390/nano13091500

Authors: Jiani Xie, Huilun Li, Tairan Zhang, Bokai Song, Xinhui Wang, Zhanjun Gu

Institutions: Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu University, Institute of High Energy Physics

Language: English

Topic: Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,892