Green nanotechnology: nanoparticle synthesis using <i>Curcuma amada</i> , <i>Curcuma caesia</i> , <i>Curcuma longa</i> , and <i>Curcuma zedoaria</i>
Abstract
Translating the conventional methods to produce novel materials with intriguing properties is much needed in the current scenario. It was well established that particles in the nanoscale exhibit superior activity than their bulk counterpart. Recently, biogenic synthesis has gained extensive attention for synthesizing a wide range of nanomaterials including metal/metal oxides, hybrid, and bioinspired nano-materials, respectively. In this context, we have summarized and reviewed the fundamental and mechanisms of biogenic synthesis strategies, especially for non-metal, metal, and metal oxide nanoparticles using four different natural sources of Curcuma viz. Curcuma amada, Curcuma caesia, Curcuma longa, and Curcuma zedoaria, respectively. In conclusion, the content reviewed and presented in current article will provide ready-to-use information for future improvements and value addition related to nanoparticle production through a green synthesis approach using Curcuma species as discussed. Finally, these methods were also found to be more reliable, sustainable, and eco-friendly as per protocols.