Ecofriendly and Multifunctional Nanoparticles

This book highlights a comprehensive analysis of marine flora-derived nanoparticles (MFNPs), encompassing synthesis, characterization, physiological properties, and regulatory factors. It delves into the benefits of conjugation, mechanisms of action, and limitations, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in the field. The book identifies research gaps and outlines future directions, providing valuable insights for researchers and professionals working with MFNPs. The book covers a range of marine flora, including seaweeds, seagrasses, mangroves, and other coastal plants. By shedding light on the potential applications of MFNPs, this book serves as a valuable resource for those in the field. It fosters further research and innovation, ultimately contributing to the advancement of MFNP-based technologies and their applications in various industries.

Highlights MFNPs, encompassing synthesis, characterization, physiological properties, and regulatory factors Discusses the benefits of conjugation, mechanisms, and limitations, highlighting the challenges and opportunities Covers a range of marine flora, including seaweeds, seagrasses, mangroves, and other coastal plants

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Dr. Prasastha Ram Vemula is a veterinary doctor and obtained her Ph.D. from ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), India. She has extensive research experience on phytochemicals and Phyto nanodrugs to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) displaying clinical bacteria. Currently, she is working in ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa, India.

Dr. Ramesh Chatragadda is a marine biologist, enthusiastic explorer of the marine life for various industrial and societal benefits. He obtained his Ph.D. from Pondicherry University, Andaman Campus, and working as a senior scientist in CSIR-national Institute of Oceanography, Goa. Since 2011, he has been working on drugs from marine microbes, plants, and animals for investigating their application in combating multidrug-resistant microbes.

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Introduction.- Literature Source and Search Strategy.- Advantages of nanoparticles derived from marine flora.- Reducing and capping agents in marine flora.- Morphology and identification of nanoparticles.- Factors affecting the synthesis of nanoparticles.- Mechanism of nanoparticle synthesis from marine flora.- Applications of marine floraderived nanoparticles (MFNPs).- Enhancing biological properties of nanoparticles by Conjugation.