Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal Plants: Green Nanoparticles, Antibacterial, Antifungal and Antiviral Activity

The book presents a focused study of the role of medicinal plants in the green synthesis of nanoparticles and their antimicrobial potential. It examines how plant-derived bioactive compounds contribute to the development of eco-friendly nanomaterials with significant applications in medicine, microbiology, agriculture, and environmental science. It discusses the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanoparticles produced through plant extracts and other biological systems. It explains the principles of green chemistry, the factors affecting nanoparticle production, and the properties of major nanoparticle types, including silver, gold, palladium, platinum, copper, and zinc oxide. Particular attention is given to their physicochemical characteristics and biological performance. A key feature of this volume is its detailed treatment of antimicrobial activity. It explores the antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral effects of green-synthesized nanoparticles, especially silver nanoparticles, and evaluates their production through plant-, bacterial-, and fungal-mediated methods. The book also addresses synthesis parameters, ion reduction mechanisms, advantages and limitations of different biological routes, and their wider applications in agriculture and the environment. Clear, relevant, and research-oriented, this book will be valuable for students, researchers, and professionals in biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology, nanoscience, and related fields. It offers a concise yet substantial contribution to the study of plant-based nanotechnology and its role in developing sustainable antimicrobial solutions.