Recent progress in eco-synthesis of essential oil-based nanoparticles and their possible mechanisms

Essential oils (EOs) are volatile compounds generated from diverse parts of plants and includes a variety of aromatic and organic bioactive molecules. Because of their qualities, essential oils have a significant economic value. They are widely employed in a variety of sectors, including the fragrance and medical applications. Also, for their medicinal characteristics, they are predominantly employed in the perfumery business and have a great economic worth. The manufacture of bioactive nanoparticles (NPs) by reducing metal ions with secondary metabolites of plant essential oils is a one-step process with many environmentally beneficial. Nanomaterial’s production using essential oils is a quick and simple procedure that requires no harmful chemicals. throughout this study, we covered recent advancements in the creation of most commonly used nanostructures employing EOs, as well as their hypothesized formation mechanisms. [Display omitted] •A review of most recent reports on Essential oils-based NPs.•Investigation of Essential Oils based phytochemicals for synthesis of NPs.•A review of Major chemical composition of various plants’ essential oils and their Antioxidant and antibacterial properties.•Biosynthesis of NSs using essential oil’s phytochemicals and study of their possible mechanisms.