Sustainable bioactivity enhancement of ZnO-Ag nanoparticles in antimicrobial, antibiofilm, lung cancer, and photocatalytic applications.

Cancer, microbial infections, and water pollution are significant challenges the modern human population faces. Traditional treatments for cancer and infections often have adverse effects and ecological consequences, while chemical methods for water decontamination can produce harmful byproducts. Metal nanoparticles, particularly zinc oxide (ZnO) and silver (Ag) nanoparticles, show promise in addressing these issues.