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GREEN SYNTHESIZED METALLIC NANOPARTICLES BY PLANT-BASED EXTRACTS AND THEIR FOOD APPLICATIONS: A REVIEW
Abstract
Studies using plant-based extracts as reducing agents contribute to the synthesis of non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and economically viable metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) as an alternative to traditional chemical reduction procedures. While the synthesized nanostructures stand out with unique features depending on the metal type, they commonly share properties such as antimicrobial activity. This review presents a comprehensive overview of recent advances in green-synthesized MNPs using plant extracts. It highlights the latest research on their applications in food packaging, as food additives, and as antimicrobial agents targeting pathogens. Furthermore, this paper discusses the toxicological aspects, safety concerns, and limitations of green-synthesized MNPs. Most studies indicate that these on biosynthesized nanomaterials are safe for use as novel food ingredients; however, further in vitro and in vivo investigations are still required to fully establish their safety and efficacy.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Food Engineering, Food Technology
Journal Section
Review
Early Pub Date
January 2, 2026
Publication Date
January 2, 2026
Submission Date
April 15, 2025
Acceptance Date
November 21, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 51 Number: 1
APA
Arslantürk, M., Ozcan, B. E., & Karadağ, A. (2026). GREEN SYNTHESIZED METALLIC NANOPARTICLES BY PLANT-BASED EXTRACTS AND THEIR FOOD APPLICATIONS: A REVIEW. Gıda, 51(1), 187-205. https://doi.org/10.15237//gida.GD25053
AMA
1.Arslantürk M, Ozcan BE, Karadağ A. GREEN SYNTHESIZED METALLIC NANOPARTICLES BY PLANT-BASED EXTRACTS AND THEIR FOOD APPLICATIONS: A REVIEW. The Journal of Food. 2026;51(1):187-205. doi:10.15237//gida.GD25053
Chicago
Arslantürk, Meliha, Basak Ebru Ozcan, and Ayşe Karadağ. 2026. “GREEN SYNTHESIZED METALLIC NANOPARTICLES BY PLANT-BASED EXTRACTS AND THEIR FOOD APPLICATIONS: A REVIEW”. Gıda 51 (1): 187-205. https://doi.org/10.15237//gida.GD25053.
EndNote
Arslantürk M, Ozcan BE, Karadağ A (February 1, 2026) GREEN SYNTHESIZED METALLIC NANOPARTICLES BY PLANT-BASED EXTRACTS AND THEIR FOOD APPLICATIONS: A REVIEW. Gıda 51 1 187–205.
IEEE
[1]M. Arslantürk, B. E. Ozcan, and A. Karadağ, “GREEN SYNTHESIZED METALLIC NANOPARTICLES BY PLANT-BASED EXTRACTS AND THEIR FOOD APPLICATIONS: A REVIEW”, The Journal of Food, vol. 51, no. 1, pp. 187–205, Feb. 2026, doi: 10.15237//gida.GD25053.
ISNAD
Arslantürk, Meliha - Ozcan, Basak Ebru - Karadağ, Ayşe. “GREEN SYNTHESIZED METALLIC NANOPARTICLES BY PLANT-BASED EXTRACTS AND THEIR FOOD APPLICATIONS: A REVIEW”. Gıda 51/1 (February 1, 2026): 187-205. https://doi.org/10.15237//gida.GD25053.
JAMA
1.Arslantürk M, Ozcan BE, Karadağ A. GREEN SYNTHESIZED METALLIC NANOPARTICLES BY PLANT-BASED EXTRACTS AND THEIR FOOD APPLICATIONS: A REVIEW. The Journal of Food. 2026;51:187–205.
MLA
Arslantürk, Meliha, et al. “GREEN SYNTHESIZED METALLIC NANOPARTICLES BY PLANT-BASED EXTRACTS AND THEIR FOOD APPLICATIONS: A REVIEW”. Gıda, vol. 51, no. 1, Feb. 2026, pp. 187-05, doi:10.15237//gida.GD25053.
Vancouver
1.Meliha Arslantürk, Basak Ebru Ozcan, Ayşe Karadağ. GREEN SYNTHESIZED METALLIC NANOPARTICLES BY PLANT-BASED EXTRACTS AND THEIR FOOD APPLICATIONS: A REVIEW. The Journal of Food. 2026 Feb. 1;51(1):187-205. doi:10.15237//gida.GD25053