Open AccessA Review on Green Synthesis and Applications of Cu and CuO Nanoparticles
Author(s) -
H. C. Ananda Murthy,
Buzuayehu Abebe,
Chander Prakash,
Kumar Shantaveerayya
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
material science research india/material science research india
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2394-0565
pISSN - 0973-3469
DOI - 10.13005/msri/150311
Subject(s) - nanotechnology , nanoparticle , photocatalysis , materials science , coating , catalysis , copper , oxide , copper oxide , chemistry , organic chemistry , metallurgy
Green routes of synthesis are simple, safe, nontoxic and eco-friendly methods to synthesize nanoparticles of various metals and their oxides by the application of bioactive compounds of plants, algae, fungi, yeast, etc. Green engineered copper and copper oxide nanoparticles (Cu and CuO NPs) synthesis has been reported to be more economical and best alternative method among available methods. Cu and CuO NPs have been applied as dietary additives, lubricant supplements, chemical sensors, coating materials in addition to large number of biotechnological and pharmaceuticals applications. The present review aims to bring awareness about various aspects of biogenic synthesis of Cu and its oxide NPs for multifunctional applications and discusses their characterization techniques and applications in antimicrobial activity evaluation, photocatalysis, organic dye degradation, biomedical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, energy and catalysis.