Synthesis and Applications of ZnO Nanoparticles in Biomedicine Upadhyay P.K.1, Jain Vikas Kumar2,*, Sharma Kavita3, Sharma Ravi4 1Department of Physics, Govt.Nagrik Kalyan Mahavidyalaya, Ahiwara, Durg (C.G.) India 2Department of Chemistry, Govt. Engineering College, Sejbahar, Raipur (C.G.) India 3Department of Botany, Govt. Arts and Commerce Girls College, Raipur (C.G.) India 4Department of Physics, Govt. Arts and Commerce Girls College, Raipur (C.G.) India *Corresponding Author E-mail: vikaskumarjain1@rediffmail.com, rvsharma65@gmail.com
Online published on 30 April, 2020. Abstract Over the last decade, nanotechnology has been one of the fastest-growing areas of science and technology. The unique physico-chemical properties of various nanomaterials make it possible to create new structures, systems or devices with potential applications in a wide variety of disciplines. Presently, because of nanodimension of functional components of living cells, the application of nanotechnologies in biomedical purposes is inevitable. Zinc oxide (ZnO) possesses unique semiconducting, optical, and piezoelectric properties, so it has been investigated for a wide variety of applications. One of the most important features of ZnO nanomaterials is low toxicity and biodegradability. One of the most promising directions is to use zinc nanoparticles for molecular diagnostics, target delivery of drugs, developing new pharmaceutical preparations. The paper reports the synthesis, characterization of ZnO nanoparticles. Their location in the organism and role in important biological processes, which show the ways of possible practical applications of zinc nanoparticles in biomedicine are also discussed. Top Keywords Zinc oxide, Zinc nanoparticles, Biosynthesis, XRD, biomedical applications. Top |