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Nano-antioxidant types, functionalization strategies, and notable features

Nano-antioxidant typeAntioxidants and functionalization strategySignificant featuresReferences
Silica (SiO2) nano-antioxidantGA on SiO2 NPsPrecise control and GA functionalization for improved scavenging.[161]
Aurum (Au) NPs nano-antioxidantTrolox, cellulose fiber immobilizationTherapeutic, improved antioxidant properties with immobilization or functionalization.[162]
Argentum (Ag) NPs nano-antioxidantGreen synthesis, bio-functionalizationGreen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant activity.[163]
Hematite (Fe2O3) NPs nano-antioxidantSurface coating, poly(GA) functionalizationTailored strategies, improved antioxidant properties with surface functionalization.[164]
CONPsCNPs with curcuminAntioxidant enzyme-mimetic, enhanced anticancer properties with curcumin.[165]
Dual NPsQuercetin, GA-mediated Ag-selenium (Se) bimetallic NPsEnhanced antioxidant properties, and improved efficiency with dual-functionalized NPs.[162]
Polymeric nano-antioxidantPCL, bacterial cellulose, silymarin, zeinBiodegradable nanocarriers, improved antioxidant activities in polymeric nanocomposites.[162, 166]
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