Biosynthesis of hematite (α-Fe 2 O 3 ) nanostructures: Size effects on applications in thermal conductivity, catalysis, and antibacterial activity

Hematite nanoparticles, being stable and comparatively less toxic, have remarkable contributions in biomedical as well as other interdisciplinary fields of research. A facile, efficient and environmentally-friendly protocol has been developed for the synthesis of hematite nanoparticles exploiting the reducing and capping potential of the aqueous leaf extract of Anacardium occidentale. Nanoparticles of different sizes obtained by optimizing the...