Spondias pinnata (L.f.) Kurz Leaf Extract Derived Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Induce Dual Modes of Apoptotic-Necrotic Death in HCT 116 and K562 Cells.

This study evaluates the effects of phyto-derived zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) on human cancer cells, colon carcinoma HCT 116, and chronic myelogenous leukemic K562, along with normal lymphocytes/erythrocytes. The commercial, chemically synthesized ZnONPs (cZnONPs) were also assessed in parallel. Using an eco-friendly approach devoid of harmful chemicals, biogenic nanoparticles were synthesized from aqueous leaf extract of Spondias pinnata (SpLZnONPs) by a sol-gel method.

Manilkara zapota (L.) P. Royen Leaf Extract Derived Silver Nanoparticles Induce Apoptosis in Human Colorectal Carcinoma Cells Without Affecting Human Lymphocytes or Erythrocytes.

Plant-derived synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has found wide biomedical applications including cancer cure. This report deals with biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (MZLAgNPs) employing leaf extracts of Manilkara zapota (L.) under optimized conditions.

Polyaniline modified lignocellulosic fibers from sago seed shell powder for electrochemical devices.

We report the development of a novel electrode material from agrarian waste, sago () seed shell powder (SSP). Lignocellulosic fibers obtained from sago seed shell powder were modified with polyaniline (PANI) by an oxidative polymerization technique. Morphological changes, thermal stability and crystallinity of modified SSP were investigated using FTIR, XRD, SEM, TGA and DSC techniques.

Isolation and characterisation of cellulose nanocrystals from sago seed shells.

Sago (Cycas circinalis) seed shells are agricultural waste materials discarded after taking the pith. In the present study Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are isolated from the sago seed shells by acid hydrolysis. The hydrolysis was performed with 64% (w/w) sulphuric acid.