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GREEN AND BIOSYNTHESIS OF SELENIUM NANOPARTICLES AND THEIR PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS – REVIEW

*Rajeshwari Sivaraj, Kishore B., Venckatesh R., Nandhakumar R. C., Saravanan M. and Karunanidhi M.

Abstract

Selenium nanoparticles, offer a wide range of possible uses. As a result, they have received greater attention recently, and several synthesis techniques have been implemented. The use of plant extracts in green synthesis has grown in favor because it calls for non-toxic solvents and temperate temperatures. Additionally, it safeguards the environment and uses a readily available, biocompatible reducing agent. In this review, we provide the most-latest information on the capacity of various plant resources for selenium nanoparticle production. Conditions for synthesis (temperature, precursor, extract concentration and time) together with the properties of the resulting product (composition, size, form). This review focusses on the green methods and biological synthesis of Selenium nanoparticles and highlights their applications in the pharmaceutical field, particularly cancer treatment.

Keywords: nanoparticles, selenium, green synthesis, anti-cancer activity.