Green synthesis of ZnO/Fe 3 O 4 nanocomposites from Citrus reticulata peel: antibacterial activity against MDR Acinetobacter baumannii , CRISPR-Cas gene modulation, and anticancer potential

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Noor Majed Abdallah, Mohammed Rasheed Mohammed, Halah Al Haideri, Amirah S. Alahmari, Khairiah M. Alwutayd, Rowa K. Zarah, Hamida Hamdi, Luluah M. Al Masoudi, Noha T. Al Thagafi, Ashwaq T. Althobaiti, Mohsen A. Khormi, Abdulkarim S. Binshaya
+2 more Adil Abalkhail, Mohamed K. Y. Soliman
DOI: 10.1039/d6ra02362b
Cited by: 1
References: 85

Abstract

Green-synthesized ZnO/Fe 3 O 4 nanocomposites derived from Citrus reticulata peel exhibit antibacterial activity against MDR Acinetobacter baumannii , modulate CRISPR-Cas genes, induce anticancer effects, and possess antioxidant properties.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
34
Pages
32990–33010
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN