Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles: Applications and Prospects

This book describes various strategies for the synthesis of green nanoparticles using plant extracts and microbes, including the advantages and disadvantages of different methods and their applications.

After discussing strategies for and the potential of green synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles, it highlights the role of the solvent system. The book then explores the stability/toxicity of nanoparticles and the associated-surface engineering techniques for achieving biocompatibility, and examines the antimicrobial efficacy of green nanoparticles with regard to various bacterial pathogens, as well as the underlying cytotoxicity mechanisms.

Lastly, the book addresses the potential applications of various green nanoparticles in cancer theranostics, and reviews a number of plant-mediated nanoparticles as potential pharmaceutical agents. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to all scientists and students wanting to learn more about the synthesis and applications of green nanoparticles.

Dr. Quaiser Saquib is currently working as an Associate Professor and Coordinator of Al-Jeraisy Chair for DNA Research at the College of Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. For the last 12 years, he has been working in the areas of molecular toxicology of nanoparticles, green synthesis of nanoparticles, toxicity of pesticides, flame retardants, bisphenols, and anti-cancer drugs. In addition, he is an expert on biophysical studies of biological macromolecules, including the interaction mechanisms of binding exogenous ligands with DNA and human serum albumin.

Dr. Saquib received the SESR Bioscientist Award (2018), Scientist of the Year Award (2016) and EMSI Young Scientist Award (2008). Further, he has published over 72 research articles, three books, and six book chapters.

Dr. Mohammad Faisal has over 12 years of research experience in plant biotechnology and is currently working as an Associate Professor at the Department of Botany & Microbiology, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He received the Plant Biotechnologist Award (2017) from the SESR, India, and the NESA Scientist of the Year Award (2015), as well as several national and international fellowships. He is a member of various academic bodies/societies and a fellow of the SESR. He has published over 70 research articles, three book chapters, and four books. Further, he serves on the editorial boards of numerous respected journals.

Professor Abdulaziz A. Al-Khedhairy is currently serving as Director of the Al-Jeraisy Chair for DNA Research at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has published more than 190 research articles, three books and nine book chapters, and holds one US patent. Prof. Abdulaziz has worked on the molecular genetics of inherited diseases in the Saudi community, and on interactions of eukaryotic DNA with genotoxic chemicals and their prolonged effects on human genes.

Dr. Abdulrahman Alatar is a Professor at the Department of Botany & Microbiology, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He also serves as a consultant for human resources and management at the Ministry of Higher Education, Saudi Arabia. He has published more than 60 scientific articles and three books.