Green Synthesis of Bioinspired Nanoparticles Mediated from Plant Extracts of Asteraceae Family for Potential Biological Applications

The Asteraceae family is one of the largest families in the plant kingdom with many of them extensively used for significant traditional and medicinal values. Being a rich source of various phytochemicals, they have found numerous applications in various biological fields and have been extensively used for therapeutic purposes. Owing to its potential phytochemicals present and biological activity, these plants have found their way into pharmaceutical industry as well as in various aspects of nanotechnology such as green synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles. The nanoparticles developed from the plants of Asteraceae family are highly stable, less expensive, non-toxic, and eco-friendly. Synthesized Asteraceae-mediated nanoparticles have extensive applications in antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic, and photocatalytic degradation activities. This current review provides an opportunity to understand the recent trend to design and develop strategies for advanced nanoparticles through green synthesis. Here, the review discussed about the plant parts, extraction methods, synthesis, solvents utilized, phytochemicals involved optimization conditions, characterization techniques, and toxicity of nanoparticles using species of Asteraceae and their potential applications for human welfare. Constraints and future prospects for green synthesis of nanoparticles from members of the Asteraceae family are summarized.

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The Asteraceae family, with its rich phytochemicals, is widely used for traditional and medicinal purposes. These plants have found applications in various biological fields and nanotechnology. The synthesized nanoparticles from Asteraceae plants are stable, inexpensive, non-toxic, and eco-friendly, and have extensive applications in antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic, and photocatalytic activities. This review provides an opportunity to understand the recent trend in green synthesis of advanced nanoparticles and discusses the extraction methods, synthesis, characterization, and potential applications of Asteraceae-mediated nanoparticles for human welfare. Constraints and future prospects for green synthesis of nanoparticles from Asteraceae family are summarized.