Emerging Trends in Zinc Ferrite Nanoparticles for Biomedical and Environmental Applications

Garg J 1 , Chiu MN 1 , Krishnan S 2 , Kumar R 3 , Rifah M 4 , Ahlawat P 5 Show all authors , Jha NK 6 , Kesari KK 7 , Ruokolainen J 7 , Gupta PK 8

Affiliations 

  • 1 University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, Punjab, India
  • 2 Creative Carbon Labs Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, 600113, Tamil Nadu, India
  • 3 Department of Life Sciences, Sharda School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, 201310, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • 4 Department of Biotechnology, Jamia Hamdard, Delhi, 110062, India
  • 5 Department of Biochemistry, PGIMER, Chandigarh, 160012, India
  • 6 Department of Biotechnology, Sharda School of Engineering and Technology, Sharda University, Greater Noida, 201310, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • 7 Department of Applied Physics, School of Science, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
  • 8 Department of Life Sciences, Sharda School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, 201310, Uttar Pradesh, India. [email protected]
Appl Biochem Biotechnol, 2024 Feb;196(2):1008-1043.
PMID: 37314636 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04570-2

Abstract

Over the last few decades, the application of nanoparticles (NPs) gained immense attention towards environmental and biomedical applications. NPs are ultra-small particles having size ranges from 1 to 100 nm. NPs loaded with therapeutic or imaging compounds have proved a versatile approach towards healthcare improvements. Among various inorganic NPs, zinc ferrite (ZnFe2O4) NPs are considered as non-toxic and having an improved drug delivery characteristics . Several studies have reported broader applications of ZnFe2O4 NPs for treating carcinoma and various infectious diseases. Additionally, these NPs are beneficial for reducing organic and inorganic environmental pollutants. This review discusses about various methods to fabricate ZnFe2O4 NPs and their physicochemical properties. Further, their biomedical and environmental applications have also been explored comprehensively.

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