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. 2023 Oct;201(10):5000-5036.
doi: 10.1007/s12011-022-03549-0. Epub 2023 Jan 12.

A State-of-the-Art Systemic Review on Selenium Nanoparticles: Mechanisms and Factors Influencing Biogenesis and Its Potential Applications

Jit Sarkar #  1 , Deepanjan Mridha #  2 , Mubarak Ali Davoodbasha  3 , Jishnu Banerjee  4 , Sumeddha Chanda  5 , Kasturi Ray  6 , Tarit Roychowdhury  2 , Krishnendu Acharya  7 , Joy Sarkar  8
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A State-of-the-Art Systemic Review on Selenium Nanoparticles: Mechanisms and Factors Influencing Biogenesis and Its Potential Applications

Jit Sarkar et al. Biol Trace Elem Res. 2023 Oct.

Abstract

Selenium is a trace element required for the active function of numerous enzymes and various physiological processes. In recent years, selenium nanoparticles draw the attention of scientists and researchers because of its multifaceted uses. The process involved in chemically synthesized SeNPs has been found to be hazardous in nature, which has paved the way for safe and ecofriendly SeNPs to be developed in order to achieve sustainability. In comparison to chemical synthesis, SeNPs can be synthesized more safely and with greater flexibility utilizing bacteria, fungi, and plants. This review focused on the synthesis of SeNPs utilizing bacteria, fungi, and plants; the mechanisms involved in SeNP synthesis; and the effect of various abiotic factors on SeNP synthesis and morphological characteristics. This article discusses the synergies of SeNP synthesis via biological routes, which can help future researchers to synthesize SeNPs with more precision and employ them in desired fields.

Keywords: Antimicrobials; Bioapplications; Biosynthesis; Physicochemical parameters; Selenium nanoparticles.

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