Nanozymes: A Promising Horizon for Medical and Environmental Applications

Nanozymes are nanomaterials that exhibited high enzymatic activities and considered as a better alternative to natural enzymes. These nanoparticles are characterized by unique properties such as high catalytic activity with high stability, easy and low cost preparation. The multi-functional feature of nanozymes enables them to be applied in a wide range of applications such as biosensing, immunoassays, diseases diagnosis and therapeutics as well environmental management. In this context, this review provides a comprehensive overview about these nanoparticles, especially their types, preparation, characterization and enzymatic activities. In addition, some of their potential applications in the biocontrol of multi-drug resistant bacteria, medical field as well as environmental pollutants detection and removal have been highlighted. Nanozymes with both unique physicochemical properties of nanoparticles and enzyme-mimicking catalytic properties will attract a broad interest of scientists and offer promising strategies for diagnosis and treatment of many diseases and handling current environmental problems.

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Nanozymes are nanomaterials with high catalytic activity, stability, and cost-effective preparation, making them versatile for applications in biosensing, disease diagnosis, medical field, and environmental management. Research focuses on the types, preparation, characterization, and enzymatic activities of nanozymes, highlighting their potential in biocontrol, medical applications, and environmental pollutants detection and removal.