Probing mercury detoxification potential of biogenic selenium nanoparticles using spectrometric techniques
Résumé
Selenium is a trace nutrient essential for human and animal health and well-being. In order to prevent pathologies resulting from Se deficiency, a variety of nutritional supplements are used. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have been recently proposed as a new innovative Se source due to their unique biological, chemical and physical attributes. In our recent study, highly stable SeNPs issued from a novel microwave-assisted green synthesis using yeast extract as a source of non-toxic reducing and capping agents, were investigated.