green chemistry – Page 2

Valorisation of fish scales and bones: a sustainable source of bioactive proteins and collagen for nutraceuticals

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Fish scales and bones, usually thrown away as waste, contain valuable collagen and proteins that can improve skin, joints, and overall health. New extraction methods can recover these beneficial compounds efficiently while being environmentally friendly. Studies show that taking fish collagen supplements daily can improve skin appearance, reduce joint pain, and lower blood pressure, making them a sustainable and natural health solution.

Harnessing pycnidia-forming fungi for eco-friendly nanoparticle production, applications, and limitations

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Certain types of fungi can produce tiny metal particles called nanoparticles that have useful properties. These fungi-made nanoparticles can kill bacteria, fight cancer cells, clean pollutants from water and soil, and be used in medicines and agriculture. Unlike traditional chemical methods for making nanoparticles, using fungi is cleaner and safer for the environment, though scientists still need to understand more about how they work and ensure they are safe to use widely.

Green Synthesized Copper-Oxide Nanoparticles Exhibit Antifungal Activity Against Botrytis cinerea, the Causal Agent of the Gray Mold Disease

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Scientists have developed tiny copper particles using environmentally friendly methods with beneficial fungi to fight gray mold, a devastating disease in vineyards and crops. These green-synthesized nanoparticles were more effective at stopping the fungus than commercial fungicides currently in use. The research shows this approach could be a sustainable alternative that reduces harmful chemicals used in agriculture while protecting crops more effectively.

Extracellular Biosynthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized by Filamentous Fungi

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Researchers used three types of common fungi to create tiny silver particles in an environmentally friendly way. These silver nanoparticles were found to effectively kill harmful bacteria and fungal infections. The fungus Cladosporium cladosporoides was the most effective at producing these particles, showing promise for use in medical and health applications.

Mycosynthesis of Metal-Containing Nanoparticles—Synthesis by Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes and Their Application

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Scientists have discovered that common fungi like mushrooms and molds can produce tiny nanoparticles that fight bacteria, kill cancer cells, and speed up chemical reactions. This fungal method is much cheaper, safer, and more environmentally friendly than traditional chemical production methods. The nanoparticles can be used in medical treatments, wound dressings, water purification, and farming as natural fertilizers and pesticides.

Advancing Food Preservation: Sustainable Green-AgNPs Bionanocomposites in Paper-Starch Flexible Packaging for Prolonged Shelf Life

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Researchers developed an eco-friendly food packaging material by coating paper with corn starch and tiny silver particles created through green chemistry methods. This innovative packaging significantly improved food durability, reducing weight loss in fresh produce like tomatoes and grapes by 6-8% over six days. The material is completely biodegradable and poses no safety concerns, making it a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging.

Agricultural Waste-Derived Biopolymers for Sustainable Food Packaging: Challenges and Future Prospects

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This review explores how agricultural waste like rice husks and corn cobs can be transformed into eco-friendly packaging materials to replace harmful plastic. Currently, most plastics take hundreds of years to decompose and cause serious environmental damage, but biopolymers derived from farm waste are completely biodegradable. The article discusses various ways to extract these materials and improve their properties, while identifying remaining challenges that need to be solved before widespread commercial adoption.

Fungal and Microalgal Chitin: Structural Differences, Functional Properties, and Biomedical Applications

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Chitin is a natural fiber found in mushrooms, algae, and shellfish that has many medical and industrial uses. Traditional chitin from shellfish shells has environmental and contamination problems, so scientists are studying chitin from mushrooms and algae as cleaner alternatives. These sources produce chitin with different structures that can be better for certain medical applications, and can be extracted using environmentally friendly methods.

Fungal and Microalgal Chitin: Structural Differences, Functional Properties, and Biomedical Applications

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Chitin is a natural fiber found in mushroom cell walls and algae that can be extracted and used for medical applications like wound healing and drug delivery. Traditional chitin from shellfish shells contains heavy metals and requires harsh chemicals to extract, but chitin from mushrooms and algae is cleaner, more sustainable, and can be grown year-round. Scientists have developed environmentally friendly extraction methods using special solvents and enzymes that preserve the chitin’s useful properties. This makes fungal and algal chitin promising alternatives for creating biomedical materials and packaging.

Harnessing pycnidia-forming fungi for eco-friendly nanoparticle production, applications, and limitations

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Scientists are using special fungi called pycnidial fungi to create tiny nanoparticles that could revolutionize medicine and environmental cleanup. These fungi naturally produce chemicals that can turn metal into useful nanoparticles without the toxic processes used in factories. The resulting nanoparticles show promise in fighting bacteria, cancer cells, and cleaning polluted water, offering a safer and more eco-friendly alternative to traditional methods.

Research Topic: green chemistry