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Harnessing phytochemicals from Piper betle L. leaves for nanometric advancements with sustainable applications

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The leaves of Piper betle L . have drawn significant attention as a plant-based source for the green synthesis of metallic and metal oxide nanoparticles, thanks to their wide range of phytochemical compounds, especially phenolics, flavonoids, and other bioactive metabolites. These compounds can help reduce metal ions and assist in stabilizing and capping the resulting nanoparticles, thus decreasing the need for traditional chemical reducing and stabilizing agents. Nanomaterials mediated by Piper betle L . have been studied for a variety of applications, such as antibacterial effects, biofertilization, enzymatic and catalytic functions, dye degradation, and anticancer properties. This plant-mediated synthesis offers a relatively straightforward and possibly cost-efficient method for producing nanoparticles, while adhering to the principles of green nanotechnology by leveraging renewable biological materials and potentially minimizing reliance on environmentally harmful chemicals. Therefore, nanoparticles synthesized from Piper betle L . leaf extracts offer a promising foundation for creating sustainable materials suited for environmental cleanup and various technological uses.

Source: South African Journal of Botany

DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2026.09.051

Authors: Priyadarshni Nathawat, Ankita Doi, Mainak Ganguly

Institution: Manipal University Jaipur

Language: English

Topic: Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,750