Abstract Synthesis and properties of a new zinc oxide nanostructure, and its antimicrobial applications are presented. The synthesis method was fast, clean and green using a natural sweetener (Stevia) extract. The synthesized nanoparticles had a rectangular shape with a size range of 10–90 nm. The antimicrobial activity of the biosynthesized nanoparticles in parasitic strain of Leishmaniasis major and bacterial strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli was studied. It was found that low concentrations of the nanoparticles are required for complete prevention of growth of these organisms in vitro .

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矩形氧化锌纳米颗粒：甜菊的绿色合成及其生物医学效率

摘要 介绍了一种新型氧化锌纳米结构的合成、性质及其抗菌应用。该合成方法使用天然甜味剂（甜叶菊）提取物，快速、清洁且绿色。合成的纳米颗粒呈矩形，尺寸范围为 10-90 nm。研究了生物合成的纳米颗粒在主要利什曼病寄生菌株和金黄色葡萄球菌和大肠杆菌的细菌菌株中的抗菌活性。发现需要低浓度的纳米颗粒才能在体外完全防止这些生物体的生长。