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The toxicology of ion-shedding zinc oxide nanoparticles
Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are nanomaterials that are widely used in many fields. ZnO NPs are ion-shedding particles, and zinc ions produce important and potent effects that differ from those of other metal or metal oxide NPs. Several studies have reported the toxicological effects of ZnO NPs administered via several different routes, including orally,…
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In Situ Generation of Zinc Oxide Nanobushes on Microneedles as Antibacterial Coating
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Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using different plant extracts and their antibacterial activity against Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae
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Mechanistic study on antibacterial action of zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized using green route
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