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ReviewDiscover nano2026

Mechanistic advances in microbial nanobiotechnology and their applications in sustainable agriculture, environment and biomedicine.

Mir Sajad Rabani, Meenakshi Shrivastav, Mudasir Fayaz, Anjali Pathak, Mahroof Khan, Sheikh Umar Bashir, Insha Hamid, Humaira Hussain, Jitendra Kumar Sharma, Mahendra K Gupta

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Review in Discover nano, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Mir Sajad RabaniGovt. Degree College Doda, Department of Botany, Doda, Jammu & Kashmir, 182202, India. msrabani4u@gmail.com.
Meenakshi ShrivastavSchool of Studies in Microbiology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, 474011, India.
Mudasir FayazPlant Tissue Culture Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, 190006, India.
Anjali PathakMicrobiology Research Lab, School of Studies in Botany, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, 474011, India.
Mahroof KhanDepartment of Botany Govt. Degree College, Mendhar, Jammu & Kashmir, 185211, India.
Sheikh Umar BashirGovt. Degree College Doda, Department of Botany, Doda, Jammu & Kashmir, 182202, India.
Insha HamidSchool of Studies in Environmental Sciences, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, 474011, India.
Humaira HussainDepartment of Botany, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, 462008, Madhya, India.
Jitendra Kumar SharmaMicrobiology Research Lab, School of Studies in Botany, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, 474011, India.
Mahendra K GuptaMicrobiology Research Lab, School of Studies in Botany, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, 474011, India.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Microbial nanobiotechnology represents a groundbreaking convergence of microbiology and nanotechnology offering sustainable and innovative solutions across diverse fields. This review explores the emerging trends in microbial nanobiotechnology with a focus on tools, applications, and challenges. Microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, and algae possess exceptional ability to biosynthesize nanoparticles through environmentally benign and cost-effective biochemical pathways. These biogenic nanoparticles, characterized by their controlled size, shape, and functional properties have demonstrated potential in biomedical applications, including targeted drug delivery, imaging, and antimicrobial treatments. Furthermore, microbial nanotechnology plays a pivotal role in environmental remediation contributing to wastewater treatment and pollution control as well as in industrial applications such as agriculture and energy production. The review highlights the integration of advanced tools like genetic engineering, synthetic biology, which have revolutionized nanoparticle synthesis and characterization. However, significant challenges remain including scalability, biosafety, regulatory concerns, and ethical implications. Addressing these barriers is crucial for advancing microbial nanobiotechnology from research to commercial applications. By providing a comprehensive overview, this review aims to serve as a resource for researchers and practitioners offering insights into the future directions and multidisciplinary collaborations necessary for the growth of field. Microbial nanobiotechnology stands poised to address global challenges in health, environment, and industry marking a new frontier in science and technology.

Indexed as

Biogenic nanoparticlesBiomedical applicationsEnvironmental remediationMicrobial nanobiotechnologySustainable synthesis

Identifiers

PMID41870739
PMCPMC13009344

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