Copper Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Characterization, Physiology, Toxicity and Antimicrobial Applications
Metallic nanoparticles are a new class of materials with applications in medicine, pharmaceutical and agriculture. Using biological, chemical and physical approaches, nanoparticles with amazing properties are obtained. Copper is one of the most-found elements and plays an important part in the norma...
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| author | Michaela Corina Crisan Mocan Teodora Mocan Lucian |
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| description | Metallic nanoparticles are a new class of materials with applications in medicine, pharmaceutical and agriculture. Using biological, chemical and physical approaches, nanoparticles with amazing properties are obtained. Copper is one of the most-found elements and plays an important part in the normal functioning of organisms. Coper nanoparticles have superior antibacterial properties when comparing them to present day antibiotics. Moreover, apart from their antibacterial role, antifungal, antiviral and anticancer properties have been described. Although the mechanism of actions is not completely understood, copper nanoparticles can become a viable alternative in fighting multi-resistant bacteria strains. We hereby review the already existing data on copper nanoparticle synthesis, effects and mechanisms of action as well as toxicity. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-778c3b5b7c1b4959bc5242466903ed3f2023-11-23T11:08:21ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172021-12-0112114110.3390/app12010141Copper Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Characterization, Physiology, Toxicity and Antimicrobial ApplicationsMichaela Corina Crisan0Mocan Teodora1Mocan Lucian23rd Surgery Clinic, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaPhysiology Discipline, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, Romania3rd Surgery Clinic, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaMetallic nanoparticles are a new class of materials with applications in medicine, pharmaceutical and agriculture. Using biological, chemical and physical approaches, nanoparticles with amazing properties are obtained. Copper is one of the most-found elements and plays an important part in the normal functioning of organisms. Coper nanoparticles have superior antibacterial properties when comparing them to present day antibiotics. Moreover, apart from their antibacterial role, antifungal, antiviral and anticancer properties have been described. Although the mechanism of actions is not completely understood, copper nanoparticles can become a viable alternative in fighting multi-resistant bacteria strains. We hereby review the already existing data on copper nanoparticle synthesis, effects and mechanisms of action as well as toxicity.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/1/141nanoparticlescopperphysiologyantibacterial activityaction mechanismtoxicity |
| spellingShingle | Michaela Corina Crisan Mocan Teodora Mocan Lucian Copper Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Characterization, Physiology, Toxicity and Antimicrobial Applications Applied Sciences nanoparticles copper physiology antibacterial activity action mechanism toxicity |
| title | Copper Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Characterization, Physiology, Toxicity and Antimicrobial Applications |
| title_full | Copper Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Characterization, Physiology, Toxicity and Antimicrobial Applications |
| title_fullStr | Copper Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Characterization, Physiology, Toxicity and Antimicrobial Applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Copper Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Characterization, Physiology, Toxicity and Antimicrobial Applications |
| title_short | Copper Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Characterization, Physiology, Toxicity and Antimicrobial Applications |
| title_sort | copper nanoparticles synthesis and characterization physiology toxicity and antimicrobial applications |
| topic | nanoparticles copper physiology antibacterial activity action mechanism toxicity |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/1/141 |
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