Anti Genotoxic Effect of TiO2 Nanoparticle Biosynthesized from Sargassum polycystum - a Marine Macroalgae

Abstract

The dramatic expansion in the nanotechnology industry over the last decade has resulted in the development of a myriad of novel materials specifically in the nano-size range (sub-100 nm). These nanomaterials (NM) are promising to revolutionise our lifestyle as they have unique physico-chemical features encompassing beneficial properties surpassing those of traditional substances. Such features include enhanced electrical or thermal conductivity, more efficient catalysts, high tensile strength (yet lighter weight) or improved drug delivery vehicles. Consequently, NM has potential applications in a wide range of industrial settings in addition to medical healthcare and consumer products [1].