Prospective of family Fabaceae (Angiosperms) in green synthesis: An indication

Abstract

In current scenario, nanotechnology is an area of great interest for most of the researchers globally. Nanotechnology dealing in nano sized particles (NPs) partaking a size of 1-100 nm. These NPs are of immense potential in the fields of atomic physics, medicinal chemistry and pharmaceuticals along with their relevance in some other fields. Due to congenial methodology, time saving and eco-friendly nature, this approach is one of the most emerging strategies in biological science with multidimensional utility. Till date, many studies have been done with the objectives of green synthesis taking several plant species. Considering this, the present review study has been done to highlight the potential of the second largest family of angiosperms (dicotyledons) Fabaceae. The family Fabaceae is well distributed in India and aboard and hugely diversified. Apart from that numerous species, this family have been found to have medicinal importance based on ethnobotanical claims and recent findings. Thus, this review will provide a base work for the usefulness of many unexplored species of this family to be used in the green synthesis.